Just a quick update:
I have sanded the clock case, but I’m at a stand-still. I thought we had some wood stain, but I’m going to have to get some, so I’ve not got the clock put together until I can finish the case.
Also, our transmission in our Van developed a bad leak, and Mike is going to have to either rebuild it again, or get a exchange somehow. We do have one we’ve found on Ebay, but we have a friend who does transmissions, and he’s helping us locate one locally. Which means we’re having to save a bunch of money, so my clock and watch tools shopping has been put on hold. I am continuing with viewing the video’s and staying in the ‘know’ while I wait. 
Will keep y’all updated.