Dn540 67 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Hey folks, Just thought I'd leave this here... Made this clock for my Dads birthday today, first attempt at one and first attempt at engraving. I think my engraving needs some work and for the next one I think I'll find a different clock insert as this one needs to be removed from the bearing cups to change the battery/time. The paint was supposed to be stainless steel but i could have just bought a can of silver for half the price... maybe I'll do satin black next. I also toyed with a style using just the rod, minus the piston. Cheers! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Haha! I was like what the heck is this thread going to be about. Couldn't fathom what a 'piston clock' was Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 That looks cool. Wonder what one would look like completely cleaned, then polished, and then clear coat instead of silver? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 As Borat says... Very nice, how much? You could chuck a few of these on TardMe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 DIY win!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 ^^^^ What he says Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Yeah that's rad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dn540 67 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 That looks cool. Wonder what one would look like completely cleaned, then polished, and then clear coat instead of silver? Probably a sh*t load better I'd say. The silver really wasn't what i was aiming for but had spent the money and painted it already lol. As Borat says... Very nice, how much? You could chuck a few of these on TardMe Could definitely chuck a few on Tardme, the clock inserts are about $20 delivered.. I just don't know how much to list one for. Going to make a lamp out of the my 190E's cam shaft, just need to find a machine shop that can drill longitudinally through it for the cord to run through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 engraving hint: use tape. rule your guidelines. carefully print your script on the tape, stick to the substrate. use slowest rotational speed on your engraver that you can, and try to maintain your hand at same angle to the substrate as you trace your words. I've found that it catches and wants to head in its own direction when I've leant the cutter head over. take your time. I've done some using an engraving cutter on my dremel with handpiece; with some patience you can get good results. peel tape off afterwards, boomshankah! HTH Olaf 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 ^ alternatively, polish to smooth finish, tape up, sand blast with rough grit, stain with enamel, rub clean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dn540 67 Report post Posted July 2, 2015 engraving hint: use tape. rule your guidelines. carefully print your script on the tape, stick to the substrate. use slowest rotational speed on your engraver that you can, and try to maintain your hand at same angle to the substrate as you trace your words. I've found that it catches and wants to head in its own direction when I've leant the cutter head over. take your time. I've done some using an engraving cutter on my dremel with handpiece; with some patience you can get good results. peel tape off afterwards, boomshankah! HTH Olaf Excellent tips, thanks. I used the engraving tip on the Dremel but at half speed with no tape/writing. Might have to practice on some spare metal. ^ alternatively, polish to smooth finish, tape up, sand blast with rough grit, stain with enamel, rub clean. What do you mean stain with enamel? Quite like a Bronze finish, got seven more here I can play with haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted July 3, 2015 Dude, what makes it cool is that it isn't perfect. If you make it look like a bought one it just looks like you bought it. Diy win! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
