Building your own grandfather clock? You probably never imagined that you could ever start from scratch with just the supplies and get the German grandfather clock that you desire, but it is true, and with a grandfather clock kit you can do just that.

How to Buy

Choosing a grandfather clock kit certainly does not have to be difficult. You need to just take a look at what the clock is going to look like once you are done building it. This is really the only way to decide what size and style of grandfather clock that you are interested in and which you want to have after you are done.

You can find a grandfather clock kit in pretty much every make and model of grandfather clock out there, and there are a few examples to show you more about how it works.

How it Works

Take this Whitmore Shaker Floor Kit for one, which is a traditional clock that you are going to enjoy building for yourself or to give as a special gift. There are two shelves on the clock that can be put at varying heights to accommodate different keepsakes and collectibles. You can even remove the shelves altogether so that you have the included pendulum that you can hang, if you want a more formal look.

This clock features a quartz chiming pendulum movement, volume control and night silence, ivory metal dial with arch and corner accents. There is plain glass in both the upper and lower doors, and the wood is red oak which is very lovely for a finish.

Or take this, the Buckingham Grandfather kit, which gives you everything that you need to build the clock from start to finish. This clock blends solid hardwood construction with the most innovative clock movement mounting system ever designed. It features clear grain, kiln dried North American red oak for all case parts, and cabinets that are sized to run any mechanical movement for a full week.

It will definitely take you some time and practice to get the hang of a grandfather clock kit, but over time and as you get more experience with it, you will get better and better and in no time at all you will be able to use a grandfather clock kit as easy as pie.

More than anything, you are going to be so proud of yourself that this is something that you did all on your own and can tell all your friends when they come to visit.