Laser-Cut Tabletop Stand Tutorial: Turn Your Wall Clock Into a Tabletop Statement Piece

In this video, I walk you through the entire process of assembling, priming, painting, and finishing the Coastal Cuckoo Tabletop Stand Kit. This interlocking, tongue-and-groove design is precision laser-cut on our 60W CO2 laser, offering maximum structural support for both short and long-pendulum clocks.

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🛠️ What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial:
How to properly clean laser-cut wood edges to remove char before priming.

Choosing the right primer (why oil-based bonding primers work beautifully to cover char in one pass).

Assembly and glue strategies (using Titebond for strong internal joints and clear-drying glues for visible areas).

How to add protective, pre-cut soft felt barriers to cushion your clock and protect the hand-painted finish.

Tips for adding a final water-based polyurethane or lacquer clear coat to seal and protect your piece.

⏱️ Project Timeline & Materials:
Total Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (including paint drying intervals).

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Maker.

Materials Used: Coastal Cuckoo DIY Stand Kit, oil-based bonding primer, DecoArt metallic acrylic paint, medium-grit sandpaper, Titebond glue, Aleene's Welcome Craft Glue/Elmer's, and pre-cut felt pads.

Because this is a DIY Maker Kit, you can entirely make it your own! Leave it a clean, universal