Speedo clock

Post by **scotty177** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:00 pm

Hi
For my dad's 50th I got an old broken minor speedo and turned it into a clock. I have other Speedos to do
This too and was wondering if anyone here was interested in this unique item. You can see my dad's one in the
Picture.

Cheers

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Post by **Budgie** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:07 pm

As a clock collector, ive got approx 50 mantle clocks ,20 wallclocks and 3 grandfather clocks plus a convertible minor , i like the idea , its a nice touch and a novelty gift for any minor owner as long as the speedo,s you use are definately beyond repair and likewise the clock that was once sitting in the case, i want one

Post by **scotty177** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:17 pm

Yeah Speedo was bought of eBay broken and I put a quartz clock mechanisms where the mechanical drive housing was and the clock housing is custom built by my dad as he is a joiner. Here's a lorry one I made for someone else.[frame]

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Post by **Budgie** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:24 pm

Ah rite i see i was wondering because all clock movements can be different diameters from make to make so that answers my query, so what would you be chargeing for a minor one out of curiosity?

Post by **scotty177** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:29 pm

I have just started to make them. I would be looking for about £40 +pp but price ain't set in stone
Time scale would be hard to establish as I can't tell when a broken speedo will appear

Paul

Post by **Budgie** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:34 pm

well thats not a bad price but as you state, its as and when you can get hold of a speedo thats beyond repair to use , still want one though

Post by **scotty177** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:38 pm

Sent you pm

Post by **Budgie** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:45 pm

Thanks, pm returned

Post by **jagnut66** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:13 am

...... and if your fuel gauge gives up you'll always have a spare one in the clock!!.......

Post by **irmscher** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:58 am

Those will make nice presents

Post by **scotty177** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:42 pm

You'll always know you have a spare fuel guage

They would make great presents and that's why I made one for my dad

Post by **jagnut66** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:04 pm

It is a very fine looking clock, I love the wood you used for the casing, what is it?

Post by **scotty177** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:57 pm

It's an old wood veneer that my dad has not sure what kind tho

Post by **les** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:46 pm

jagnut66 wrote:It is a very fine looking clock, I love the wood you used for the casing, what is it?

I'd say the first was a Birds eye maple and the second Sapele

Post by **scotty177** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:43 pm

Sounds familiar. Does anyone have any broken Speedos with the faces and chrome in fair condition and wants rid of them?

Post by **neil4030** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:33 pm

Fantastic. Could be a nice little business for you because I would definitely buy one!!!

Post by **scotty177** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:36 am

Only problem is sourcing some Speedos to use.

Post by **scotty177** » Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:46 am

Just asked my dad and the second clock is walnut

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