How to Make a Bicycle Rim Clock
Take out your old bicycle rim., Remove any unwanted parts, including any protruding parts such as the hub., Find a suitable clock., Disassemble the clock., Make a sheet of aluminum out of an empty soda can by cutting down the sides of the can., Glue...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Take out your old bicycle rim.
Clean your rim thoroughly. , The clock should be cheap, and should ideally have long hands.
However, we will be making hand extensions, so if you cannot find a clock with long hands, do not worry. , Carefully remove the hands. , This will be used for the hand extensions.
Measure the radius of the bicycle rim and cut hand extensions for the clock accordingly.
Generally, the hour hand should be about 6 inches (15.2 cm), and the minute hand will be 8 inches (20.3 cm).
Paint them if you would prefer a different color. , Allow to dry.
Use only superglue, do not use a heavy adhesive.
Using a heavy glue may mess up the clock's mechanism. , (optional) Place the hands back on the center of the rim. , You can hot glue it but keep in mind if your surroundings becomes warm this is not advised.
You can use industrial glue for durability. ,,, Put in batteries and adjust the time.
You should still be able to adjust the time as you would normally on the clock. , -
Step 2: Remove any unwanted parts
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Step 3: including any protruding parts such as the hub.
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Step 4: Find a suitable clock.
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Step 5: Disassemble the clock.
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Step 6: Make a sheet of aluminum out of an empty soda can by cutting down the sides of the can.
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Step 7: Glue the aluminum on top of the hands of the clock.
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Step 8: If your bike wheel hub cover is still there
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Step 9: get it
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Step 10: you can still use that.
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Step 11: Get your movement (clock) use a strong adhesive on the front.
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Step 12: Hide the clock itself by placing a gear plate on top of it
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Step 13: use a strong adhesive.
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Step 14: Place the clock on the center of the rim.
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Step 15: Attach the hands on the clock.
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Step 16: Hang your new décor on your wall and marvel at your work!
Detailed Guide
Clean your rim thoroughly. , The clock should be cheap, and should ideally have long hands.
However, we will be making hand extensions, so if you cannot find a clock with long hands, do not worry. , Carefully remove the hands. , This will be used for the hand extensions.
Measure the radius of the bicycle rim and cut hand extensions for the clock accordingly.
Generally, the hour hand should be about 6 inches (15.2 cm), and the minute hand will be 8 inches (20.3 cm).
Paint them if you would prefer a different color. , Allow to dry.
Use only superglue, do not use a heavy adhesive.
Using a heavy glue may mess up the clock's mechanism. , (optional) Place the hands back on the center of the rim. , You can hot glue it but keep in mind if your surroundings becomes warm this is not advised.
You can use industrial glue for durability. ,,, Put in batteries and adjust the time.
You should still be able to adjust the time as you would normally on the clock. ,
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