Introduction: Record Clock

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"Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day

Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way

Kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown

Waiting for someone or something to show you the way…"

Time - Pink Floyd


I had been thinking of creating a clock from Pink Floyd's the 'Dark Side of the Moon' album as it features the classic song 'time'. But then I had another think and used a record I didn't want to play any more instead.


Making a clock using a record is an amazingly simple project to do and makes for an excellent gift. I gave the one I made to a friend who was about to spend $50 on buying a living room clock.

Supplies

  • Record - Preferably one you don't want to listen to any more or you can always buy a cheap one from a charity store.
  • Clock mechanism and hands - I purchased this one on AliExpress for less than $10.

Step 1: Enlarge Hole for Spindle

Measure the clock's mechanism shaft and enlarge the hole in the record so it will fit through.

Step 2: Secure Clock Mechanism

Secure the clock mechanism to the record using supplied washer and nut.

Step 3: Attach the Hands

Attach the hands which came with the clock mechanism. They just pushed on.

The clock mechanism didn't have a hook on the back to hang it. I used some duct tape and attached a loop, so it could hang on a hook. Blue-tac can also be used to attach the clock to a wall.