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D.I.Y. wooden clock using laser cutter

Super_D
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D.I.Y. wooden clock using laser cutter

I made this wooden clock from plans I downloaded from the internet. 
All the pieces are cut on my Co2 laser cutter, from 3ply from Bunnings
The body I had to cut by hand as it was too big for my laser bed.

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It is made from 3ply Pine and Brass, the weight is about 5kg and 
is made from plumbing parts and lead. 
I used a Cedar stain for the body, and a clear coat on the rest of it.

 

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I started it in September last year and worked on it when I could, mainly on Thursday.

It was a fun build and I am looking forward to the next one.

 

 



Materials

3Ply pine, brass rods and tube and lead, Sand paper, Cedar stain, and a clear coat

Tools

Co2 laser cutter
Scroll saw

Sand paper

Wood glue

 

Dave-1
Community Megastar

Re: Wooden Clock

Evening @Super_D 

ENVIOUS! :smile: I have looked at these types of clocks for ages and keep putting the thoughts aside. I would like a laser cutter but the price is always a little too high :smile: You have done a nice job! How close does it run to time? When you say plaumbing parts, are you suggesting we can get all the bits bar the laser cut ones from Bunnings? :smile: 

 

As usual, your work is up there :smile:

 

Dave

Super_D
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Re: Wooden Clock

Super... Thanks Dave, The plumbing parts are the brass bits manly the weight and I have to still do a bit of fine tuning with the run time. My laser is just a K40 from ebay and is about $500, but I did some mods that cost about another $300 to $400, but it would be able be used to make this out of the box more or less.

Dave-1
Community Megastar

Re: Wooden Clock

Thank you @Super_D 

Went straight off to have a look at the laser :smile: I have access to them at work so really should kick my own butt and learn what I need to do. I should also prob buy one :smile:

 

Dave

EricL
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Re: Wooden Clock

Hi @Super_D 

 

That clock assembly is just amazing. That carbon laser comes in real handy when creating precision parts. Should you have an opportunity to post a short video, it would be awesome to see the clock assembly in action.

 

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful project.

 

Eric

 

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Super_D
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Re: Wooden Clock

I have a video ready to post but I ran out of time to upload it.. As I didn't know I had to upload to YouTube first..

But I will hopefully tomorrow..

Super_D
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Re: Wooden Clock

Video is uploaded now...

Dave-1
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Re: Wooden Clock

@Super_D 

hahaha and now I REALLY want one! Thanks for the video :smile: Bugger!

 

Dave

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