discussion Upcycling autoart

[Ancientmariner]

Thought I'd have a bash at some upcycling and truly hand at a brake disc clock.

Got some old discs off a 997 Turbo and currently cleaning up and spraying.

Idea will be one will sit upright with other as a stand, spot welded inside.

 

[Bortig the Viking]

Hi, will look good when finished, only thought is what would it get used for, not a criticism just a thought.

 

[Nicko]

Cool idea.

Nick

 

[Ancientmariner]

Hi, will look good when finished, only thought is what would it get used for, not a criticism just a thought.

It's going to be a desk clock........hopefully

 

[Bortig the Viking]

It's going to be a desk clock........hopefully

Ah, clever idea, look forward to seeing the result.

 

[Ancientmariner]

Bit more time, prepped second disc and just welded. Weld isn't as pretty as I'd like but pleased it seems to be holding at least and hasn't cracked......

 

[Jim R]

Hi James
A very unusual idea. One unique desk clock.
Jim

 

[Ancientmariner]

Hi James
A very unusual idea. One unique desk clock.
Jim

Just going to need a strong desk to sit on......

 

[Ancientmariner]

The completed piece. Looks better than they did when I got them.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice clock for the workbench there....

 

[Ancientmariner]

So I completed this and following a trip to the garage last month I asked for the old discs off my car to be put in the boot so I could use them for a "MkII clock".

Bit of a different take as I am cutting one disc into the other for more stability.
Also hoping that now I have a MIG/TIG setup the welding will be a bit tidier.

I have also removed the middle of the upright disc with the plasma cutter so the clock face will be bigger which will be stainless steel.

 

[Ancientmariner]

So welded discs today with the MIG and was surprised they didn't crack actually as I out a fair bit of heat in and decent length runs. Not come out too bad but now all cup brushed back, remasked and primed.

Top coat tomorrow!

 

[Dave Ward]

So welded discs today with the MIG and was surprised they didn't crack actually as I out a fair bit of heat in and decent length runs. Not come out too bad but now all cup brushed back, remasked and primed.

Top coat tomorrow!

James,
you'll have to have a sturdy table/shelf to support that!
Dave

 

[Ancientmariner]

Now done the top coat.
Needs clear coat, the face putting in and acid etching logo into it and that will be it done.

 

[stillp]

That's a very organised workbench James!
Pete

 

[Ancientmariner]

That's a very organised workbench James!
Pete

It wasn't before I tided it for that photo! Most things are covered in grinding dust and mess from plasma cutting the face out :smiling2:

 

[minitnkr]

Nice bunch of pullers & some slide hammer attachments?

 

[Ancientmariner]

Nice bunch of pullers & some slide hammer attachments?

Indeed that's correct there's a disassembled slide hammer in there

 

[Ancientmariner]

So plasma cut face, cleaned up and transfer printed design onto it using design mirror printed off an ink jet printer, acetone and isopropanol.

Had to repaint hands to look like classic 80s Ford dial hands.

Pics not great but you get the idea.