#backwardsclock

A timeline of the build process of Backwards Clock project. The clock actually runs in reverse. The clock makes a great conversation piece.
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Tools used:
Epilog Legend 36EXT Laser - 60 watt
Excalibur 21" Scroll Saw
Powermatic 14" Bandsaw
JesseEm Router Table
Porter-Cable 3 1/4 HP Router
Ryobi Oscilating Spindle Sander
Dewalt Palm Sander
Rigid Drill Press
Craftsman Planer
Whiteside Rabbet Router Bit
WoodRiver 45-degree Bevel Router Bit
CorelDraw X6
Parts:
3/4" Poplar
Klockit Reverse Clock Mechanism
LEED RGB LED Light Kit
1/4" Cast Acrylic
1/8" Mirrored Acrylic

[@Zanewv]

Do you sell those?

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Zane Wv I am considering it. Not sure if people would pay what I would have in it for materials and time. How much do you think I could sell them for?

[@Zanewv]

Mike DeRegnaucourt I'd pay 120 for it if you could just get everything cut out and sell it as a diy project. I'll put it together myself while watching the video. would 120 cover cost of wood, leds and dial?

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Zane Wv I would have to go back and add up the materials. Just off the top of my head I would think that would cover it. The clock definitely gets a lot of compliments at work. lol. It is funny because it confuses people but I am now so used to reading the time off of it even though it is backwards. lol

[@DCDLaserCNC]

I do like your idea of a kit form for those individuals that like putting stuff together. Assembly is not difficult. The difficulty is in making the parts. With a DIY kit, that would give folks the option of finishing the frame in their choice of finish. Could be stained or painted.

[@independencedayvideos2860]

do u want to buy

[@DrZipZwan]

Just one word: AWSOME!!!!!!!!

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Thank you!

[@otherallies]

I was thinking of making a clock that would work as night light, I found something similar, great work!

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Thank you! I have a couple other designs rolling around in my head that I think I might make.

[@Ziopandarino1]

Cool! Amazing! Everybody has a laser cutter in his house anyway...

[@DCDLaserCNC]

There are some fairly inexpensive import lasers now available. A laser makes a great addition to the shop.

[@miquelquiles727]

That's really dope I like it looks great

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Appreciate it

[@shaikismail4487]

I love ur work awesome

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Thank you very much!

[@annecohen8927]

Awesome project!!!

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Thank you so much!

[@mahmoudtawil2382]

Thanks very nice

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Mahmoud Tawil Thank you! Glad you liked it. it was a fun project.

[@ledmk2]

Nice idea, nice made

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@m-musicm-music2912]

Very nice

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Milind Chitnis Thank you.

[@johnvangeffen269]

Verry nice

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Thank you very much!

[@shantayprueeissen8914]

All my woodwork I am making with woodprix. Google and try it.

[@darnellsprmla47]

Superb!

[@panahkhan]

nice bro

[@DCDLaserCNC]

mp chachar Thank you.

[@reido171]

Did you change de direction of the yourself, or you bought it like this?

[@DCDLaserCNC]

reido171 I specifically bought the clock kit components that run backwards.

[@OmasHouse5976]

One roman numeral? Weird..that would drive me nuts. Nice on everything else.

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Each number is an entirely different font including a Roman numeral for the 6. 🙃

[@momoney2720]

nice music

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Thank you Rod! The music is through KZbin's free background music.

[@user-ec1sx2xj5u]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@craigkoegel4674]

Clock looks great. What were the setting you used on the laser to get the frost look on the numbers?

[@DCDLaserCNC]

I have an Epilog Legend 36EXT 60-watt laser. I reverse engraved the backside of the acrylic using a setting of 100% speed and 30% power at 600dpi. Keep in mind that in order to get a decent "frosting" on acrylic it should be cast acrylic as opposed to extruded. I hope that helps.

[@thalesmiqueias4839]

Hey Mike what an amazing work, I am really impressed!!! You should consider Craig's idea for real and try to sell it. You could try to make a kind of deal with an enterprise wich could produce the wood's pieces. Perhaps look for the cheapest kind of wood wich satisfacts the quality. Try to automatize the production and hire and teach someone to make these clocks while you work in finances, marketing and new solutions and products. I was wondering how much would that Epilog costs here in Brazil... I had nice ideas for it while watching your video. Thank you for sharing your work Mike ;)

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Thales Miqueias Thank you Thales! I have actually considered selling them. I am working on plans to make some of the parts on a CNC router. As for the cost of an Epilog laser in Brazil I am not really sure. High qulaity laser engravers can get pricey unless you can find a good used one or go with one of the lower cost Chinese made machines.

[@thalesmiqueias4839]

Hello Mike. You're welcome :D That's really cool, I'm glad that you are making these plans. Btw would you have any idea of how much I would pay for this epilog is US? Also I though about doing some of the parts in a CNC machine, specially the drawings that you do in the epilog, I think that virtually any piece of metal would be able to draw in the acrylic.

[@DCDLaserCNC]

I did a quick search of eBay and it appears there is a used 45-Watt Epilog Helix laser for sale. The eBay listing has it at $7,500 US. That laser is the next size down from the one I have and 15-watts less. If interested in a new one, I would suggest contacting www.epiloglaser.com

[@markosvit]

It's so simple to do, just go around the corner and buy all the material and machines.

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Don't forget coming up with the idea and design.

[@mohammadzukri9785]

can I place an order for a wall clock like this

[@serkandemirhanofficial]

hi..... could you write down the prices of the machines that you're using in this project too in your description ? please.... ?

[@DCDLaserCNC]

The machines were acquired over many years.

[@bestamerica]

' confuse the backward reverse clock... PM or AM MP or MA

[@DCDLaserCNC]

That would be a good idea if the clock displayed AM or PM.

[@agapitaporqyesu663]

muy bonito pero , te has dado cuenta de que el reloj esta al reves

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Sí. El reloj fue diseñado intencionalmente para funcionar en reversa. Siempre quise un reloj atrasado, así que hice uno. Es un gran tema de conversación.

[@puneetsharma4458]

How to make please explain it in step by step

[@independencedayvideos2860]

it's anticlockwise digit number

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Yes and the clock also runs in reverse too.

[@HemanthKumar-bp6kq]

how can we buy this clock .. do u sell this type clocks

[@DCDLaserCNC]

I actually have another one that I built I would sell. It is a little different but also runs in reverse as well and is LED edge lit. If interested, I can send you some photos of it.

[@othmanyussofyussofrazak3353]

isee long time many time years

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Yes, the idea had been in my head for many years. Finally had decided to make it a reality.

[@bilalmushtaq8474]

Thank's for sharing but where to find all these machines !!!!

[@burbageadmtb3746]

BILAL Mushtaq

[@DCDLaserCNC]

BILAL Mushtaq Thank you!

[@dotdot4820]

Why you don't use funny clocks on Android phone :) play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=skyred.labs.funnyclockwidget&hl=en

[@DCDLaserCNC]

I have no desired to hang my Android phone up on the wall. lol

[@DCDLaserCNC]

You're welcome. Best place to start for finding the machines would be a Google search or your local woodworking supply store.

[@puneetsharma4458]

I want buy it how can buy in India please reply me as soon as possible

[@BILTOO13]

clock is anti clockwise why?

[@DCDLaserCNC]

The clock was intentionally built to run backwards as well as have the numbers in reverse order. I have always wanted to make such a clock. It totally confuses people that see it as well as makes a great conversation piece.

[@sendeuyuma1005]

👍🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@ospreystudio]

Do you sell them?

[@DCDLaserCNC]

ospreystudio I have thought about selling them but not sure if people would be willing to pay eniugh to cover all the labor, materials and time. If you are interested in one, let me know and we can discuss.

[@christinan4634]

Want to buy? www.etsy.com/ru/shop/PurpleWiresInterior?ref=hdr_shop_menu

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Those are cool.

[@peterbrown1968]

mmm ok looks good but is back to front

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Yes, the clock was intentionally designed to run backwards.

[@Mr22brian22]

Hello How can i contact you ?

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Contact me through DCD Laser CNC at [e-mail].

[@AkramKhan-pi7fw]

ye mujhe chaye apk pass h kya......................

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Sorry, I do not understand.

[@juliegalarza8700]

joey

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Thank you for passing along the video.

[@luissepulveda9005]

Fome porque no esplica nada no dises como aserlo vea otros vídeo

[@DCDLaserCNC]

The video shows how I built the clock. I did not want to bore the viewers with every tiny detail, just the main highlights.

[@user-jb4sp2dm8w]

Нахера столько заморочек

[@ozlemkhylnlr2768]

clock fail

[@DCDLaserCNC]

ozlem khylnlr The clock was intentionally made to run in reverse.

[@divyadharshinixld1681]

clock class wrong....fix.

[@DCDLaserCNC]

Senthil Vani The clock was intentionally designed to run backwards as a conversational piece as well as just to mess with a person's mind when they first look at the clock. It definitely peaks people's interest.