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Crazy Numbers Clock

Crazy Numbers Clock
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This wacky numbers clock is what I chose to make for the gift exchange.  I followed the methods laid out in fungus amungus's instructions in Make a Cut-Out Valentine's Day Card to lay out the numbers in Illustrator.  I used several different fonts and sizes for the numbers, and made some into outlines for an eclectic look.  Then I used the Epilog laser cutter to cut it out of 1/4" acrylic.

I designed some clock hands and cut them out of 1/4" mirrored acrylic.  I attached these to a store-bought clock mechanism, and used washers cut out of the same acrylic to keep the hands spaced apart.  I finished off the hands with another circle cut out of mirrored acrylic, and offset from center to add to the lopsided feeling of the finished piece.

I hope Gorfram enjoys her new clock!  I sure had fun making it :D
12 comments
Feb 26, 2012. 12:02 PMbferneau says:
Did you ever upload the DXF files? I would sure like to try this with my new Zing 16
Jun 5, 2011. 2:24 PMsignguy.ron says:
Love your clock. And I do have a Epilog Laser, all I need is the layout file.

Can you supply the cut file for this project?

Thank you ...... Ron "The SignGuy"
Sep 19, 2010. 5:43 AMPikminRed says:
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. the only thing i see wrong is that the edges need to be sanded down a bit. Annnyway. I like it and i wish I had a laser cutter.
Aug 11, 2010. 5:08 AMMichelMoermans says:
Great job I bet Gorfram will be really happy about this :)

Any chance we could get a design template? (or a flat picture with size marks?) I would really like to make this for my sister.

I don't have a lasercutter but I think I can do it with MDF plate, drills and a saw.
Aug 12, 2010. 1:03 PMMichelMoermans says:
Thanks scooch :) Looking forward to it!
Aug 12, 2010. 9:15 AMjeff-o says:
I'd suggest baltic birth plywood over MDF. It'll cut much better, finish nicer, and is stronger at that thickness.
Aug 12, 2010. 11:55 AMJayefuu says:
Please can you upload the .dxf file please so those of us also cool enough to have laser cutters can play? :D
Aug 11, 2010. 3:28 AMKryptonite says:
Nice! I love the result with some of the numbers just an outline, but others are completely filled in.
Aug 11, 2010. 12:53 AMgmjhowe says:
Thats it Jayefuu, I am heading up to use the laser cutter!
Aug 10, 2010. 5:27 PMNinzerbean says:
Wow!

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