This little rocker mini clock is a gift for a new retiree or new mother. This clock is only about four inches tall so it's perfect for a desk or display shelf.
The rocker is cut from 1/8" Baltic birch plywood. The base is 1/2" thick. The base is required because the rocker is not balanced to hold the weight of the clock. There are tabs on each rocker to attach the rocker to the base.
This project requires a 1 7/16" mini clock insert. I think the insert I used with the pink roses would be perfect for a new mother. You can find this clock insert at this link. www.bearwood.com
Choose the clock style for the gift you need.
These 1 7/16" mini clock inserts require a 1 3/8" mounting hole. I use a 1 3/8" Forstner bit for accuracy. If you cut the hole with your scroll saw it is best to slightly undercut the hole then sand it to a snug fit.
Important Note:
This little rocker is cut from 1/8" thick wood. Wood this thin can be extremely difficult for new scrollers to cut. Actually, it's not easy for most scrollers at any level.
The thin wood does not give any resistance to the blade and make it difficult to control the cut. The easiest way to improve this is to stack cut multiple pieces.