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Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

Own a Grandmothers Display Clock

Designed and Handcrafted by our own

Kent Replogle

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The story behind this Special Clock

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The wood is from the property that belonged to Tammy Higley Replogle’s parents, Denver & Betty Higley, in Bryan, OH.  The tree was cut in 1994 and was over 32" in diameter, with 40 feet of log before the first branch.  The trees grow fast and tall due to the five artesian wells that flow freely in the wooded area of the farm.  This area was once a maple sugar camp, and the Replogle kids have fond memories of making maple syrup there with their Grandpa Butch.

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Wood is sustainably harvested every 10 years after recommendation by a forester.  Trees are only cut from 1/2 of the property to allow the remaining trees to mature.  This year the Replogles harvested 222 trees, a little over 250,000 board feet of hardwood, mostly maple, walnut and white oak.

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The wood for the clock was harvested approximately 30 years ago.  It was stored inside, and selected for its color and quality.  After milling, the pieces were cut to rough size and smoothed with a planer.  The clock took approximately 100 hours to build.  The walnut, valued at $2,300, was sanded, by hand, five times, with the final sanding being done with 600 grit sandpaper (you woodworkers understand!). After sanding, three coats of polyurethane were applied and hand rubbed between coats. All of the hardware on the clock is solid brass.  Add some glass, the clock mechanism, and it is finished.  

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Kent is a self-taught woodworker, having made redwood patio furniture and planters for CostCo, wooden spiral staircases, and custom cabinetry & furniture.

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Bidding for this heirloom piece starts at$3000.00. You may choose to buy it now for $4,000.00. It is valued at $5,000.  All proceeds will go to support the Children’s Ministry Missions at Aldersgate UMC. Contact the office to view the clock during office hours. 

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Aldersgate
united
methodist
church

(256) 883-9062

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12901 Bailey Cove Rd 

Huntsville, AL 35803

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