Vintage 78 Record Clock

Here are the first of my two projects I created for the Record Contributor's Challenge: A clock made from a old 78 and an up-cycled clock mechanism & hands.

Sue sent us a variety of records (45's, LP's & 78's) and for this project I went right to the 78 because they are smaller than an LP and usually a little thicker/heavier. I also liked this one's label.

I up-cycled a clock mechanism I pulled from a garage sale clock and spray painted the hands silver and the second hand black so the would both pop off the red label.

The clock backs usually have a hanger built in but I wanted this one to be a bit more special so I crafted a little stand out of an old cast iron receipt holder and marching band music holder.

Here’s a shot of some of the recent garage sale clocks. Quick Tip: I always carry an extra AA battery when I go junkin’ so I can test the clocks I find and make sure they work when I get them back to my lab.