Clock Face "TinyDottie" cnc

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The wall clock "TinyDottie" is an extreme example of the intarsia principle, with a tiny dot representing every minute. The dial itself was crafted from pine plywood, showcasing its beautiful wood grain. Unlike the sticky milling dust that plagued me on the Five-sided-Grill-Lantern project, the flat pockets in this design are not affected by this issue. Numbers and dots were cut from 1 mm thick smoked oak veneer. To precision-cut such small parts, I sat alongside the machine, using a screwdriver to hold them down as they flew around during cutting. Inserting these tiny pieces was a time-consuming but straightforward process: applying a minuscule drop of glue and placing each part in its designated spot. A contrasting edge made from solid walnut adds depth to the clock. To conserve materials, I divided the circle into four sections and nested the parts closely together. However, this approach complicated gluing, as conventional clamps are not sufficient for the task. Upgrading the aluminum clock hands required applying dark veneer with superglue. The build was carried out on a desktop CNC machine provided by Stepcraft. For more engaging clock designs, visit https://www.zenziwerken.de/en/Clocks.