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Printable clock supplier required, sources needed please?
I’m currently trying to prototype a product, a portable sign, which will incorporate a clock.
Being protable, the clock face would be better being behind a plastic face. I’ve a printed clock on the wall here from an autospares supplier, it’s perfect for the job… but can I find them anywhere. :bangshead:
Does anyone know of any suppliers, who can supply a wall clock, we can print the face ourselves, either dye sub or digitally.
Looking for something similar to the attached.
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I got something similar from argos. Was a basic clock that I dismantled and printed an insert for my sons room. Cheap as chips 🙂
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I used to make clocks as a giveaway to some of my customers. Mechanisms are readily available to buy on line and in bulk quantities
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Am guessing you have tried magic touch and xpres? Subli supplies may also be a shout.
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Cheers for the tips.
i’ll look at Argos, never thought of that.
dye sub blanks seem expensive for what they are, and probably ott for what I have in mind.
I contemplated that method Phil, but as the boards will be transported, the hands will probably get damaged rendering it useless. I could use a digital clock, but think analogue would look better.
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Maybe cover the clock face with clear acrylic held in place using Chrome stand off locators?
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The movements can be bought from cousinsuk.com.
They have a good selection of movenents. These are the ones I use at my other job are these –
https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/standard-uts
When you assemble the clock it is easy to over-tighten the centre nut which can cause it to loose time. It is better to do finger tight and glue the movement to the dial to stop it rotating. -
quote Phill Fenton:Maybe cover the clock face with clear acrylic held in place using Chrome stand off locators?There is probably a list of ways to do this when we put our mind to it. I love the limitless creativity that comes with being in the sign industry. Things many would never think of like "making a clock" as your demo shows Phill.
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How many do you want to buy?
Or trade supplier printing direct onto acrylic, then add a movement.
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I made this from an IKEA clock a few years back.
Think from memory it cost me just over a pound.
John
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Will be adhoc, and each individually printed, so not worth getting in bulk.
Needs to be cheap(ish) and have the hands protected, I’ll look at Ikea/Argos :thumbsup:
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