CLOCK

[Drcal]

I just turned a small desk clock today and I want to add a small (short) pedestal base. I DO NOT want to flatten the bottom.

My problem is attaching the base to the round clock body. I want it to look as seamless as possible and I do not really want to try to match the curve of the bottom of the clock with the pedestal stem. The depth- from the front of the clock to the back--is a full 2 inches so I have space to work with.

Any ideas?

Carmen

 

[Tieflyer]

Could you just use a dowl or steel rod as a pin?

 

[Mr Vic]

Two small dowels on the back edge to keep it from rolling...

Beat me...shouldn't have gone for the beer!

 

[Drcal]

If I use a dowel or even a screw, how will the joint look between the flat top of the pedestal and the round bottom of the clock casing?

Carmen

 

[bobleibo]

I've done some that resembled these. Some day I'll remember to take pics before things are sent away.
Something I did that may be helpful.....I built the base and then "floated" the clock by using 2 clear acrylic 1/16" vertical rods to hold it up much like the dowels that were mentioned. You decide on the base and how high to lift it according to your own taste. I lifted it about 1/8" and it really looked like it was floating.
I'm sure you'll come up with something that is as well done as your clock.

 

[Charlie_W]

How about a dowel or brass rod from the base up to the clock body. Let the clock ride up above the base...not touching at all. Brass would tie in with the gold edge of the clock.

 

[navycop]

What if you use something on the back like a picture frame has? The little leg that folds out.