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Clock Bracket (Update for members)

#1 PostAuthor: tlc » Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:42 pm

I`ve given a few other members some of the correct backing foam that is fixed to the clock bracket and thought some of you may be interested to see how I did mine.

Starting with my freshly painted bracket.......

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And freshly rebuilt clocks........

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I made some templates out of card and checked that they fitted correctly.

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I then drew the shape onto the foam.....

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And cut out all 4

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I used a hydraulic fitting size 12L and hammered it onto a block of wood to make the circular cut out.

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Until I ended up with all 4. You will notice that one has a semicircular piece cut out on the edge. I do not know why this is there but followed the shape anyway.

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I made sure that they fitted the backs of the clocks

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Before gluing them into place

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And finally the worst part...............waiting 24 hours for the glue to properly cure.

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#2 PostAuthor: Padders » Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:11 pm

Nice one

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#3 PostAuthor: mikey » Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:40 pm

Very professional looking chris well done.
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#4 PostAuthor: dazzler » Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:52 pm

beats double sided tape :lol:

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#5 PostAuthor: GUYZED » Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:36 pm

Very neat job - wish i had that foam when i did my clocks :(
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#6 PostAuthor: tlc » Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:38 pm

Still got plenty. Possibly more available.

Will supply to anyone FOC :D
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#7 PostAuthor: ludders » Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:34 am

Hi TC ,great job, how mutch £ to cut out a set and post to me :?: :)
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#8 PostAuthor: PJ » Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:02 am

ludders wrote:Hi TC ,great job, how mutch £ to cut out a set and post to me :?: :)


Great idea - me too


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#9 PostAuthor: PJ » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:56 pm

Arrived today - superb

I will try fitting them later(as long as the kids let me)

Cheers again Chris
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#10 PostAuthor: ludders » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:43 pm

Arrived to day,superb job :up ,
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#11 PostAuthor: MaineKZ » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:02 pm

Hi TC

Not that I'm jumping on the bandwagon or nuffink.......

but how's about a set for me too?... :D

Cash waiting - It'd be nice to have one less job to think about

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#12 PostAuthor: Padders » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:23 pm

Er any chance of buying a set, I get my bracket back next week freshly powdercoated.

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#13 PostAuthor: tlc » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:59 pm

Mainekz. I diid give you enough for at least 2 sets of clocks..............or did it blow away again :?: :lol:

If you want to get it back to me I could cut you a pair out and sort out Padders at the same time.

I`ve just given my last bit to a member but could get more next time I`m in Wycombe.
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Re: Clock Bracket (Update for members)

#14 PostAuthor: tlc » Tue Mar 23, 2021 4:36 pm

I'm bumping this from the archives as a couple of members have requested foam. I can't believe I originally did this 12 years ago :shock:
I knew I had some left. So, anyone that wants some is welcome to it, free, gratis, at no cost. Be aware though once it's gone it's gone. I remembered that it's called 4mm Toshiba (closed cell foam) and the place that gave it to me is no longer there.

Please only ask if you have some clocks that need it for a current rebuild. I can always hang on to it and will gladly supply anyone.
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