05-02-2013, 02:53 AM
Having made up my mind to put a brass dial on this clock I realized that it did not fit in with the ideals of minimal clocking, the finished dial will cost around 20$
So I was left with the problem of finding a alternative.
I have a few photos and scans of old dials for reference, so i found one that looks right and did a Photoshop job on it, then adjusted the size on the printer,
A dial ring was cut from a scrap alloy plate, and the two bonded together.
Unfortunately the bonding process affected the cheapo ink that i have in the printer
and gave the dial a blueish tinge, but I think the system will be OK. The cost ---less than 1$.
Back to the boat engine
Brian.
So I was left with the problem of finding a alternative.
I have a few photos and scans of old dials for reference, so i found one that looks right and did a Photoshop job on it, then adjusted the size on the printer,
A dial ring was cut from a scrap alloy plate, and the two bonded together.
Unfortunately the bonding process affected the cheapo ink that i have in the printer
and gave the dial a blueish tinge, but I think the system will be OK. The cost ---less than 1$.Back to the boat engine
Brian.
