clock face
- jrj5x5
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clock face
Is anyone else doing clocks?
I just started; any insight would be helpful.
I just started; any insight would be helpful.
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Coreldraw X3, photograV 3.0 & Adobe cs2
Vcarve pro, Photocarve, Cut3D, Aspire
Coreldraw X3, photograV 3.0 & Adobe cs2
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Re: clock face
I've made a bunch....... I posted a few below. What might I be able to help you out with?
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Re: clock face
Hmm I don't have any clock answer .. but looking at yours I am thinking your hands ie hour min, second hands should all be arrows with the point going into the sweet spot you drilled the hole for movement at or mayne kinda make bullseye out of the connection points ( of the hands with tip going in center ... Just m2c first thing that poped into my head when I noticed movement placement
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Re: clock face
Where do you purchase your clock parts?calgrdnr wrote:Hmm I don't have any clock answer .. but looking at yours I am thinking your hands ie hour min, second hands should all be arrows with the point going into the sweet spot you drilled the hole for movement at or mayne kinda make bullseye out of the connection points ( of the hands with tip going in center ... Just m2c first thing that poped into my head when I noticed movement placement
Do you recess the guts into the back of the clock face or do you let it surface mount?
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Coreldraw X3, photograV 3.0 & Adobe cs2
Vcarve pro, Photocarve, Cut3D, Aspire
Coreldraw X3, photograV 3.0 & Adobe cs2
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Re: clock face
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Re: clock face
Another source for clock parts http://www.steebar.com/clocks/index.shtml
Re: clock face
How are yall laying out the numbers on the face. Are you getting them close or actually measuring them?
Re: clock face
You don't have to measure them. It's a 360 degree circle, divided by twelve. The software will do it all for you.cstoutr wrote:How are yall laying out the numbers on the face. Are you getting them close or actually measuring them?
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I'm using xcarve pro. I understand what you are talking about how do I get The software to calculate it? Please bear with me, this will be my first clock. Thanks
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Re: clock face
Read how to use circular array tool...cstoutr wrote:I'm using xcarve pro. I understand what you are talking about how do I get The software to calculate it? Please bear with me, this will be my first clock. Thanks
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php? ... ock#p64307
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Awesome! I'm learning stuff everyday. Thanks for the link. Opens up so many new doors.
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Re: clock face
A slightly different method of locating the numbers:
Draw a circle of the diameter and location where you want the centers of the numbers to be located.
Use the text tool to create any character (I use the number 1 for convenience). It can be placed anywhere, but preferably not on the circle .
Select the character and the circle (in that order).
Use the Copy Along Vectors tool to create 12 copies of the text around the circle.
Open the Draw Text tool and select and edit each character to the correct number.
Rotate each number in increments of 30 degrees if desired. But do this after the numbers are edited, since any time you edit text using the Draw Text tool, the text reverts to the original orientation (and spacing if kerned).
Draw a circle of the diameter and location where you want the centers of the numbers to be located.
Use the text tool to create any character (I use the number 1 for convenience). It can be placed anywhere, but preferably not on the circle .
Select the character and the circle (in that order).
Use the Copy Along Vectors tool to create 12 copies of the text around the circle.
Open the Draw Text tool and select and edit each character to the correct number.
Rotate each number in increments of 30 degrees if desired. But do this after the numbers are edited, since any time you edit text using the Draw Text tool, the text reverts to the original orientation (and spacing if kerned).
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Re: clock face
I've carved a lot of 3D clocks and all of them have the mechanics recessed on the back. The hardest part is calculating the length of stem on the clock you'll need which is why I keep an assortment of them. Other wise you have to change the depth of your cut on either side.