I ll show you how to take your boring old wall clock and turn in into a super fabulous vinyl record clock in under 5 minutes.
Making a vinyl record into a clock.
Some tips for when you look for the appropriate kits for turning your poured vinyl lp records into clocks.
I did need to take a drill and slightly widen the hole in my 12 inch vinyl record but it was easy to do.
I chose a 1 4 clock movement kit because most vinyl record holes are approximately 1 4 in diameter.
This instructable will teach you how to reuse an old vinyl record and turn it into a clock.
Look for the short length mechanisms about 6mm or 1 4 inch the minute hand should be about 120mm or 4 5 inches for a 12 inch record a continuous movement sweeps without ticking.
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1 old electric clock.
The materials you will need for this project are as follows.
Using your drill and a 5 16 drill bit widen the record s center hole so that the spindle will more easily fit into the record.
Positives this clock mechanism the 130 mm is perfect for my diy clock art.
I have used these hands on two clocks to date.
It is also a great beginners clock.