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My 23J Bunn Special Shop Clock "Click" to Login or Register 
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posted November 25, 2008 01:32
I was messing around on the computer the other day and decided that I should make a fun clock for my crystal shop. You'll notice that it has a genuine double sunk dial made from 3 layers of photo paper on foam core....just the way they used to make 'em! The dial is 7 3/4" in diameter. 2 craft store quartz movements are also featured in its construction. Zero jewels. Pretty nice, huh? Razz



William
 
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posted November 25, 2008 01:45
Very cool, a great idea for anybody with a favorite dial. Geno
 
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posted November 25, 2008 06:31
That is awesome Bill....now can you make a crystal for it?

Steve
 
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posted November 25, 2008 13:26
Two Questions;

1. Where did you get the hands.?
2. When will you start selling these?
 
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posted November 25, 2008 13:29
Bill,

Can I get one just like it but with the 23J Monty dial?

Steve
 
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posted November 25, 2008 15:20

Absolutely the height of cool Cool you gotta bring those to market!

Wink
 
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posted November 25, 2008 21:03
Bill, That as Lindell said Is the height of cool, would really be nice with a first model Bunn Sp'l. YGF case around it!
 
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posted November 26, 2008 02:48
Hello everyone,

My original idea, and one that I'm still entertaining, was to do silk screen on 1/16" milk white plexiglass. Then the two top pieces could be cut and finished with an inner bevel, then all 3 pieces would be cemented together to give a very authentic appearance. The ideal dimensions would be a diameter of 12". The paper and foam core clock is also very good; I use pigment inks on glossy photo paper then coat each print several times with a water resistant gloss optimizer which makes it totally fade proof and to a lesser degree, cleanable. Since there seems to be some interest here, I'll proceed with my original design which is to make a clock that is very authentic, beautiful and durable. I'm not about to sell something made of paper and foam core....that's just a prototype for my own entertainment.


To David,

I got these hands with a do it yourself quartz clock kit that I bought at a craft store. You can probably get them through Timesavers.


To Mr. Middelesworth,

No, I cannot make a crystal for it. Yes, I can reproduce your favorite dial. Please stand by.



William
 
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posted November 26, 2008 06:49
Bill,

There is also another outfit called Klockit. They sell all sorts of clock movements and parts.

Steve

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posted November 26, 2008 11:58
Bill,

A place called the Pottery Barn sells pocket watch clocks which you could maybe use your dial and add another movement for the second hand. Hands look a little like Bunn Special hands as well. The large one is 8" in diameter.

Steve

The Pottery Barn

 
Posts: 1980 | Location: Kentucky in the USA | Registered: March 18, 2008
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posted November 26, 2008 13:31
Capital ides! I agree with Lin, you have to market this!


Best Regards,

Ed
 
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posted November 26, 2008 17:58
This wholesaler includes "free hands" with his very affordable quartz movements which are also small enough to do 1 each for the seconds and minute/hours.

http://www.bearwood.com/CLOCKMOVEMENT-MINI.HTML
 
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