Gear clock face, 280 mm
This gear clock face has 5 spokes and a clean industrial look at 280 mm. Cut it from 3 mm hardwood, plywood, acrylic or MDF. It suits anyone who wants a simple wall clock with a mechanical feel.
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- Size
- 274 × 271 mm (10.8 × 10.6 in)
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Fits
- Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Hang in an office or shop for a workshop vibe
- Use as a housewarming gift for a maker friend
- Finish with sanded edges and oil for a natural look
How to make it
Cut from 3mm hardwood. Sand and oil finish. Install clock movement through center hole (7mm). The center hole cuts at 7 mm; drill it out to 8 mm (5/16") for a standard quartz clock movement (sold separately).
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 13.83 mm | 6.83 mm |
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 13.83 mm | 6.83 mm |
| 3mm Acrylic | CO₂ laser | 13.74 mm | 6.85 mm |
| 3mm MDF | CO₂ laser | 13.79 mm | 6.88 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- ✓Passed: Units are millimetres, 1:1 · Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments · No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum · Narrowest opening ≥ what the machine cuts cleanly · Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose) · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.
Questions
What size is the gear clock face?
The design measures 274 x 270 mm (10.8 x 10.6 in).
What materials and machines is it checked for?
It was checked for 3 mm hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), 3 mm birch plywood, 3 mm acrylic and 3 mm MDF on a CO₂ laser.
How do I install a clock movement?
The center hole cuts at 7 mm; drill it out to 8 mm (5/16") for a standard quartz clock movement (sold separately).
What file formats are included?
SVG and DXF.
