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13 Hour Clock
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Ok so
there's no such thing as a 13 hour clock. The idea came from
Themonstermaze.com based on an original clock at the Haunted Mansion in
DisneyWorld/Land. I use the clock as set decoration and conversation
piece. This year it also served as a redirect for the guests attention. |
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Building
the clock can be as elaborate or simple as you want it to be. For the
one shown, I opted for simple. The wood used for the clock is 3/4 inch
pine hobby boards. The front of the clock is a cheap wood picture frame
($2.00) I picked up at Wal-mart. The measurements for the rest of the
clock are figured from the picture frame. For the sides (S1 & S2) I used
3/4" 1X4, for the top and bottom I used 3/4" 1X6. The back is just 3/4"
plywood with a 4"X4" hole cut into the center of the back about 2/3 from
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The face of the clock is also 3/4' Plywood cut in
a 6 7/8" diameter circle with a 5/16" holed drilled through the center
to accept the clock mechanism. As for putting it together, use screws or
biscuits to attach the 4 sides to the back. Attach the unit to the top
and bottom, then attach the face to the inside centering the hole in the
face with the square cut out of the back. Don't worry about the screws
showing, they'll be covered by the clock face.
The clock mechanism is available at all craft shops or Wal-mart for
about $5.
The clock face can be downloaded here by simply "save target as"
clockf.gif
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I used
Microsoft Publisher to make sure the image printed as a 6 7/8" diameter
clock face. I cover the printed image with clear "Contact paper." Glue
the clock face to the face.
Stain the
clock to match the picture frame. Attach the picture from the the unit
with small hinges. Insert clock mechanism and hands and you're done. Top
with a rat for garnish. Total cost around $15.00 |
Instructions and
graphics courtesy of Mike Heckel
Ghoul School
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