How to CNC Wall Clocks - Start to End!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- This particular wall clock was meant to be an acknowledgment of country sign before we decided to make a personalized wall clock out of it! It features hand-drawn artwork that was V-Carved into the face along with some text, all done on a Onefinity CNC machine.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - What Timber Im using
1:04 - Staining the timber
1:52 - Sealing
1:54 - Clock face
2:21 - Design the clock face in V-Carve Pro
10:44 - How to set up the round on the CNC for engraving
12:07 - Applying Oramasking for the face engraving
13:04 - Cleaning the engraving before painting
13:22 - Sealing and painting the engraving
13:48 - The magic after peeling the masking!
14:45 - Finishing the clock face
15:44 - Installing the clock movement
These are the bits I used for this project:
bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc125/. Astra Coated* Bits&Bits 425-DNC125 - 1/8″ Down-Cut Spiral 5/8″ LOC x 1/4″ Shank
amzn.to/3poKYtz Amana Tool - RC-45711 In-Tech Insert Carbide V Groove 90 Deg
amzn.to/438AKLt Oracal ORAMASK 813 film
Im glag youtube show me your video, ive never imagened dping a cloc with my cnc. Now its a new project for me here in mexico. Cheers and enjoy your trip here in the platform
You are welcome! I need to do a few more with different designs. There is so much you can do! Thank you for your comment.
I have been making clocks with a laser cutter, but I think the carving looks better. Very nice job and love the artwork. Now I am convinced I need a CNC.
Thanks very much! I started with my laser as well but soon realized the potential of having a CNC. Good to have both I reckon. I want to make a clock for my kitchen next but this time I want to use resin as well. Maybe in the next two weeks or so. :)
Great job! Thanks for the video. I subscribed - good luck in your RUclips journey!
You are welcome and thank you very much! It's a start and Im sure they will only get better as we go. Appreciate the support. :)
Nice looking clock, Where did you get the Specrite panel from? I think because it's laminated, there will be less chance for the panel to warp and cup. Thank you
I got those from my local hardware store (Bunnings if you are in Australia) easy enough to cut from a rectangular panel if you have to though.
Nice clock. Good work.
Thanks 👍
looks great
Thanks very much! I need to do one soon for my kitchen. Something different. Will post that as well.
Which type of bit did you use...?
I forgot to mention in the description. I used this bit to cut out the pocket for the movement on the back ( bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc125/ ) and this one ( amzn.to/3poKYtz ) to do the engraving. Many people seem to use a 60 degree or even a 30 degree V, but I find this works well in most cases as long as the font is not too small or the letters too thick, else you start to loose detail. I have had other 90 degree V bits, but this one I have not had the need to even rotate the blade yet! Love it! Hope that helps. ;)
How much do you charge for a clock like that?
I did this one a while ago now, but I think it was about $180AUD. I have learned a bit since making this one and will be doing another soon, but it depends on how much detail/customisation the customer wants.
Something similar that anyone can buy would probably be less, but in saying that, you could make a couple of “cheaper” clocks to sell for less, or take your time to make something more premium and only sell one or two for the same profit or more.
I’m leaning more and more to the more premium side of things these days because it’s less work for the same profit or more at the end of the day. Hope that makes sense?
@@TwinSummitDesignsHi, Thanks for replying. I guess anything with " Custom made " at the beginning will always attract a premium price, as it is unique and personal to whoever is buying it, but production items that can be bought anywhere are in the " everyone can buy one " category.
True! Sometimes it’s getting people to realise they are getting something that is unique or one of a kind sort of thing as well as sticking to charging what your time and effort is worth. Else you end up chasing quantity for next to nothing and you end up hating what you do.