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| mattinker:
I agree with Harry, you can't see the hands, they need to be in contrast with the background. I would go for something dark, dark blue or black for the hands and how about blued steel for the weight, especially if the screws are blued. Regards, Matthew |
| raynerd:
Thanks guys, Garym, I've been pretty quiet and not up to much for about 4 months, since Christmas really. Works been hard and I fall asleep now where as I use to play for a few hours in my workshop. A blued weight would look awesome but I doubt I could blue something that big, certainly not evenly! Yes, dark would work for the hands. Worse case I can always re-paint or cut new ones if I'm not happy. Chris |
| Pete49:
dark hands for sure. How about a piece of copper pipe capped both ends and filled with shot or sand...easy to adjust the weight as well. That's what I used for my wooden clock 'Genesis' by Clayton Boyer. Made out local hardwood. Now in bits as a couple teeth broke on the sprockets. Kids can be a pain at times, especially if not your own :wack: Pete PS website is www.lisaboyer.com if interested |
| sbwhart:
Good work Chris :headbang: Stew |
| raynerd:
Thanks guys, I appreciate the replies! I didn't get your message in time. My wife wanted white hands, so I did white front side with black edges and back...looks quite nice I think. In the living room. |
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