Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this woodworking video I make a wall clock for my shop. I begin by milling up lumber for the 12x12 panels that was comprised of two 1/4" panels. One maple and the other walnut. After the panels were glued up I taped them down to the CNC machine and cut the clock face using a 30 degree V-bit and then switched over to a 1/4" spiral bit to cut the clock out of the panel.
After installing the hardware I applied one coat of an oil/wax finish and then hung the clock on the wall.
The first mistake I made was actually with my illustrator file. I forgot to rotate the numbers to make them 90 degrees essentially, and the second issue was with the toolpath for the logo. I ended up cutting them too deep which makes them kind of hard to read. I've since fixed both issues for future clocks if I decide to make anymore.
For more photos: simplecove.com/1091/shop-clock
Article on how to make a clock face in illustrator: lifewire.com/making-clock-face-in-illustrator-1701842
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Sean Walker
PO Box 1502
Versailles, KY 40383
In this woodworking video I make a wall clock for my shop. I begin by milling up lumber for the 12x12 panels that was comprised of two 1/4" panels. One maple and the other walnut. After the panels were glued up I taped them down to the CNC machine and cut the clock face using a 30 degree V-bit and then switched over to a 1/4" spiral bit to cut the clock out of the panel.
After installing the hardware I applied one coat of an oil/wax finish and then hung the clock on the wall.
The first mistake I made was actually with my illustrator file. I forgot to rotate the numbers to make them 90 degrees essentially, and the second issue was with the toolpath for the logo. I ended up cutting them too deep which makes them kind of hard to read. I've since fixed both issues for future clocks if I decide to make anymore.
For more photos: simplecove.com/1091/shop-clock
Article on how to make a clock face in illustrator: lifewire.com/making-clock-face-in-illustrator-1701842
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Help support what I do by buying a SimpleCove t-shirt! bit.ly/SCWoodworkingShirt
--------------------------------
Tools I Use (affiliate):
amazon.com/shop/simplecove
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See more projects like this on my website: simplecove.com
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Subscribe to my channel: youtube.com/channel/UCmlRWK6jRFi2No_gDBDjwow?sub_confirmation=1
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Follow me on Social Media:
Instagram: instagram.com/simplecove
Twitter: twitter.com/simplecove
Facebook: facebook.com/simplecove
Pinterest: pinterest.com/simplecove
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Sean Walker
PO Box 1502
Versailles, KY 40383
