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I turned a $17 plastic alarm clock into something that actually feels created– timeless, purposeful, and worth keeping. In this video I keep the original electronics and reconstruct everything around them, beginning with a rough very first variation that still felt too do it yourself, then resetting for a 2nd pass with higher standards, tighter percentages, and a more industrial, manufactured feel. Along the way I'm battling the constraints the circuit boards force on spacing and button placement, making (and repairing) mistakes, and chasing after that moment when the item lastly seems like it was always suggested to exist by doing this.
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Clock:.
Paper Backed Veneer (much cheaper in other places):.
Gorilla Glue:.
Flexing Brake:.
Big Bandsaw:.
Mold Foam – 3", 3lb:.
Miter Saw:.
End up:.
Spray Adhesive:.
CA Glue (Offered by Total Boat):.
Disc Sander:.
Little Bandsaw:.
Table Saw:.
Yellow Paddles:.
Vacuum:.
Vacuum Bag:.
Hand Drill:.
M5 Bolts:.
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Casio Keyboard Re-casing:.
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Saturday, June 20th. Early night to midnight. (Still working on precise times).
Saturday, June 27th. Early night to midnight. (Still dealing with specific times).
151 South Saint Clair, Toledo, Ohio.
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45 minute drive from Detroit Airport.
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I like these videos. This and the keyboard one are really cool.
Upscaling the clock into an interesting intuitive a nightstand that’s a large bandsaw box could be cool.
Work of Art!
This is the third video about recasing I’ve seen in the last couple days, I think the universe is telling me something 🤔 Absolutely loved the final product!
Mmmm. That click sound is almost as satisfying as popping bubble wrap!!!!
Super film. Love the redos! Failure is a good thing. Both clocks are sick! Thx for sharing!
Nice work 👏
Looks great 👍
My experience with MTN 94 white is that it takes FOREVER to cure. The other colors are not nearly as bad, but the white is noticeably slower.
Great work David! Personally, I liked the wood version better. However, the metal one looks cool as well!
“I don’t know anything about split ends” while taking the beanie off is pure gold.
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6:25 😂 I’m a nerd and said that in my head when he said “whatever this is” then you immediately have this after 😂😆😆
YES DAVID!
A project like this can be a great exercise in design! A second attempt makes this video so much better!
Love to see Princees Bride playing in the background.
Truly fantastic work, Dave! It looks amazing!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
The first version would make a nice little old school radio.
Looks really nice!
23:45 that button reveal, though. Hot damn.
You had a scrap the perfect thickness!?! Inconceivable! ⚔️
Thing the thing to the thing? Inconthingable!
Watching David 3:20 design is like christmas 🎉🎉🎉