The E30 clock

[IronmanE30]

Let's say a new clock costs $80 the problem is that the faceplate appears to be NLA. You would need to source out old face plates and/or maybe used clocks from ebay or here on R3V which appear to cost $40-50 plus shipping. Then add your materials for your clock and your time to make them on top of that. If you could get those costs down to around $50 plus shipping and paypal fees you would be a little over $100. Not sure if the R3V members would pay that much but you need to put a value on it and see how the response is. This is a cool item, GLWS.

Cheers,

Jim

[burkey001]

I just came to same conclusion about the clock face. Kind of a bummer.

I have done some due diligence regarding other cost components, ignoring my labour.
See below


- dc socket - $1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-5-5-mm-x-2-1mm-DC-Power-Jack-Socket-Female-Panel-Mount-Connector-/130678748921?pt=AU_CablesConnectors&hash=item1e6d0f76f9

- power pack 12v - $8

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/48W-LCD-Monitor-Screen-12V-4A-4-Amp-12Volt-AC-Adapter-Charger-Power-Supply-/280797163174?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_PowerSupplies&hash=item4160d0aea6

- power lead
$2.68

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-3-Prong-Port-Laptop-US-AC-Power-Adapter-Cord-Cable-/140834525099?pt=AU_CablesConnectors&hash=item20ca644fab

clock $86USD

http://www.schmiedmann.com/62-13-1-376-903/product-type/new/search-by-productnumber/page1.aspx#230997

clock face
unknown


wiring - ~$0.50

heat shrink - ~$0.25

wood - ~$1

aluminium - $3

So assuming a new clock, cost in parts alone is just over $100.
A second hand clock brings that down by about $30-35.


I know dealing with R3v is like dealing with school-age children, but I do want to help out. If people want to send me a clock, I can turn it into a desk clock for you for some sort of rudimentary price to at least appease myself I am not working weekends for nothing.

You are welcome to pay me in craft beers if you're local :)

[jaywood]

Sending you a PM

[burkey001]

jay... You're an ideas man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkBQ4xUHAUA

[jaywood]

jay... You're an ideas man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkBQ4xUHAUA

Lol, ;) Thanks!

Pm'd you back!

[Rsully70sev]

I'd be down to just send you my clock, do the transformation, and pay you for your time and materials.

[Luis325]

i want one of these for my office desk!!! cool work man!

[Sean5294]

famous

http://jalopnik.com/5943228/how-to-make-a-retro-desk-clock-out-of-an-old-car-clock

[CrusherCurtis]

^That is awesome.

[burkey001]

....like a boss :)