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Title: Analog clock with digital glitch
Post by: robroy865 on January 23, 2016, 01:22:51 pm

I saw a wooden cabinet once that was made to look as if it had a digital glitch (actually more of a VHS tape malfunction which I remember messed up some videos as a kid and there was this line across the screen warping everything). I was inspired by this and we need a new kitchen clock. I thus made this clock with a warped face. The whole process of making can be seen here (including a high speed video of my scroll saw technique - any critique would be welcome since I am new to this and completely self-taught): http://indukudesign.com/2016/01/23/warped-clock/

Title: Re: Analog clock with digital glitch
Post by: dunk on January 23, 2016, 02:00:50 pm

Enjoyed reading the entire article and viewing your video.  Nicely done all around including the clocks.  I don't think it was necessary to hot glue the clock to the back of the wooden faces though.  The twist on ferrels would hold it in place.  Gluing the clock housing will make it difficult to replace in the future if need be.  Just my opinion of course.  Looking forward to your next warped ideas..and those pix elated ones of course.

Title: Re: Analog clock with digital glitch
Post by: Hawkdave on January 23, 2016, 04:28:34 pm

Hi robroy...Well done mate. I love quirky things like this and you have made an excellent job of this one.

Dave.

 

Title: Re: Analog clock with digital glitch
Post by: DWSudekum on January 23, 2016, 04:50:13 pm

Very nice Rob.  I like it.  Thanks for sharing this with us.


DW

Title: Re: Analog clock with digital glitch
Post by: Marcellarius on January 24, 2016, 12:57:11 am

Great idea, and it came out really good.
Nice job.

Title: Re: Analog clock with digital glitch
Post by: robroy865 on January 24, 2016, 04:34:36 am

Thanks for all the nice comments.

I should mention, in response to dunk, that I actually only used hot glue on the one mechanism. This was the one I salvaged from our old Ikea clock and it did not have a threaded bushing and nut as the other mechanisms I bought. This is also the one currently hanging in our kitchen and has a much louder tick than the other mechanisms. Overall, I think the ones I bought are much better quality.

Title: Re: Analog clock with digital glitch
Post by: dunk on January 24, 2016, 11:40:11 am

Ah, That makes sense.   :D

Title: Re: Analog clock with digital glitch
Post by: Kepy on January 26, 2016, 10:06:39 am

Very neat unusual idea.  May have to think about something like that as I have a whole box of motors just waiting for something to do.

Title: Re: Analog clock with digital glitch
Post by: wombatie on January 28, 2016, 03:58:56 am

Unique. You did a terrific job.

Marg