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| kvom:
Looks like an ambitious project. I will be following along. |
| sbwhart:
Chris Draw file method:- hold the file in both hands either side of the job keeping it as flat as posable move the file along the plate not across it, take you time, have good lighting, and a good clear line to work too. Stew |
| raynerd:
Darren since I read you post earlier in the day I did dig out my flap wheel but I only have 80 and 120 and even the 120 was being too aggresive or more like I couldn`t control it well enough. Thanks for the suggestion. I may possibly buy a very fine one for polishing at the end, this is the first time I have used one. :beer: Stew - thanks!!! :headbang: Draw file method worked a treat, I did a bit of a google before hand and it really worked well. Infact, I used it for the flats as well as the curve. So another hour and I`ve now finished the two flat long sides and the large arcs at the bottom. I have a feeling I am going to have a few more nights on this if i want it to look accurate and neat. |
| Krown Kustoms:
Great start, I am still threatening to lay out a clock but then I will know how much time I spend doing things the hard way. :lol: -B- |
| Cliff:
Hey Craynerd been following your post very close I have been interested in clocks since the late 60's I even ran a sales and repair business for about ten years till health problems caused me to have to close it. When I had to make something like what your doing I put the flap wheel in a small drill press so the piece I was working on was square with flap wheel and more ridged. Cliff. |
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