making a wood clock that looks like a football helmet

[pjdonaldson]

I have a great idea of making a clock for our football coach that looks like our football helmet. I have never made a clock. I so far have determined that I want the clock to be at least 36" in diameter. The shape of the helmet would be cut from a cabinet grade 3/4" plywood.

From this point on I am lost! I have gone to Michael's Arts and Crafts

and looked at the clock parts that they have. I do not know what size of mechanism that I need, what size number, or hands! Is there a rule to follow? The biggest numbers I saw at Michael's were 13/16", they seemed like they would be too small. Can anyone offer any suggestions or help. Thanks

[J T]

Tue, Jan 4, 2005, 5:20pm (EST-3) [e-mail] claims: The biggest numbers I saw at Michael's were 13/16", they seemed like they would be too small. Can anyone offer any suggestions or help. Thanks

Make your own.

JOAT EVERY THING THAT HAPPENS STAYS HAPPENED.

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[Nova]

For a clock that large I suggest a high torque movement and balanced hands. I doubt if you'll find anything like that at Michael's.

Take a look at Klockit's web site:

particular see an example of the balanced hands at: the high torque movement at: should be able to find other on-line vendors of "clock making supplies" by doing a Google search.

-- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA (Remove "SPAM" from email address to reply)

[Charles Krug]

I'm thinking I'd use a real helmet for this.

[pjdonaldson]

Thanks for all the advise, it has really helped.