02-16-2017, 09:05 PM
Got tired of making stuff for everyone else and decided to make something for myself.
I came across a NOS reel of Ampex recording tape the other day and since its not used much these days, decided it would make a novel clock. The reel is anodized aluminum with the colorful Ampex logo and since its 1" tape, there was plenty of room for a battery powered quartz clock movement. The only machining required was a turned acetal plug press fitted into the reel to hold the movement. Now I just need to find some empty wall space in the shop to hang it up.
Tom
I came across a NOS reel of Ampex recording tape the other day and since its not used much these days, decided it would make a novel clock. The reel is anodized aluminum with the colorful Ampex logo and since its 1" tape, there was plenty of room for a battery powered quartz clock movement. The only machining required was a turned acetal plug press fitted into the reel to hold the movement. Now I just need to find some empty wall space in the shop to hang it up.
Tom