tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995009067480606492.post2061104671351008338..comments2024-03-23T12:23:43.469-07:00Comments on Clocks & Clockmaking: Month-Going Longcase Clock Project Part 5 - Custom Longcase HandsJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09831757279235998895noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995009067480606492.post-13377250878113657362017-03-28T16:38:28.000-07:002017-03-28T16:38:28.000-07:00Ron, don't sell yourself short! If you can ope...Ron, don't sell yourself short! If you can operate a hand saw (ie: move your hand up and down) you can cut clock hands. They may not turn out as perfect, but that's only a matter of practice. This is only the 4th set of clock hands I've ever cut. I did two sets in thin metal (even easier to cut - one set was brass), and one other single hour hand for a 1750 timepiece. If you cut away from the line (leave extra) you can just file up to the line. Filing is also not difficult.<br /><br />My friend Jim cuts hands with a metal cutting band saw, and there's also a scroll saw that can be used if you have one that is variable speed and with the correct blades.JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831757279235998895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995009067480606492.post-80579075503433268572017-03-28T15:13:02.062-07:002017-03-28T15:13:02.062-07:00A great project JC. Not something I could tackle b...A great project JC. Not something I could tackle but I can see how much they add to your project.Ron Joinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282731076812901157noreply@blogger.com