Analog clock with digital glitch

[robroy865]

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/

[dunk]

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.

[Hawkdave]

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

Dave.

 

[DWSudekum]

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


DW

[Marcellarius]

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

[robroy865]

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.

[dunk]

Ah, That makes sense.   

[Kepy]

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.

[wombatie]

Unique. You did a terrific job.

Marg