Cigar Box Clock Project

[thebayratt]

I had seen these cigar box clocks on eb@y for anywhere from $25-50. I thought to myself, I want one of those!! But wasn't about to fork out that kind of money for one.

I was discussing this with one of my fellow BOTLs and he said "I want one made out of a VSG Box that he had" He said he would give me another VSG box to make me one out of and a few smokes as payment. DEAL!

So here is the finished products. I have a a few more boxes to make for a few more friends to. I'll post up pics of those soon.

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/DSCN29015.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/DSCN29045.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/DSCN29065.jpg

If anyone is interested in one, let me know, and maybe we will work out a deal or something on one.

[jledou]

Very nice Shawn!

[maninblack]

Damn I got like 30 boxes lying around. This looks interesting.

[awsmith4]

Looks great!

Where do you get the innards?

[seanb]

Looks great!

Where do you get the innards?

Where do you get the clock innards?

Sean

[NCRadioMan]

Where do you get the innards?


http://www.amazon.com/BATTERY-OPERATED-CLOCK-MOVEMENT-HANDS/dp/B00149K1VO

Dude's making a killing if he sells them for $25 or more.

[Wharf Rat]

Another clock movement source:

http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm/category/102

[taltos]

Almost any craft shop or section in a store will have the movements and hands to make the project work.:tu

[Ogre]

Great Idea, may have to look into something like that for me.

[thebayratt]

http://www.amazon.com/BATTERY-OPERATED-CLOCK-MOVEMENT-HANDS/dp/B00149K1VO

Dude's making a killing if he sells them for $25 or more.

Ive seen them on e-say for upwards of $30-50 for higher ended cigar boxes..
I wouldn't go for more than $15+shipping though.

Looks great!

Where do you get the innards?

E-say.... I usually get them in bulk and save on shipping.

[thebayratt]

New clock I built for Viaje loving friend.

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/Cigars/ViajeBoxClock.jpg

[thebayratt]

I had the Viaje Clock Box in a cardboard box ready to be sent off today to my buddy. Sat it out on a table by my door so I wouldn't forget it.... well my 1yr old puppy SHREDDED THE CARDBOARD BOX & ATE THE CORNERS OUT OF THE CIGAR BOX!!!!

I almost had one less mouth to feed when I saw it.....

[dwoodward]

I had the Viaje Clock Box in a cardboard box ready to be sent off today to my buddy. Sat it out on a table by my door so I wouldn't forget it.... well my 1yr old puppy SHREDDED THE CARDBOARD BOX & ATE THE CORNERS OUT OF THE CIGAR BOX!!!!

I almost had one less mouth to feed when I saw it.....

Unlucky man! But puppies will always be puppies unfortunately.

[bigliver]

I wouldn't go for more than $15+shipping though.

Are you offering to build and sell some? I would really like one of those. I would have to think about the box though.

[thebayratt]

Are you offering to build and sell some? I would really like one of those. I would have to think about the box though.

Yeh, I can/will.
If u send me a box (or not, if I can get the box locally) and some PP "gift" I can send you a box clock.

[bigliver]

Yeh, I can/will.
If u send me a box (or not, if I can get the box locally) and some PP "gift" I can send you a box clock.

Let me think of the box. PM will be coming.

[thebayratt]

Made my buddy a CAO box whom just had a baby girl.

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/Cigars/2.jpg

http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/thebayratt/Cigars/1.jpg

I got a few boxes I'm on the look out still for people.

[thebayratt]

Just finished this one up for bigliver. He wanted an Avalon box. It took a while to get it. Luckily I caught the shop owner when he was putting the empty on the "for sale" stack.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183676_194656850559510_100000455893150_623612_4308 087_n.jpg

[HollywoodQue]

Shawn, your clocks look absolutely great...Now, start doing some research and selling them man.... Great idea. I would buy one from you brother... Post your cost!! Nice work.

[Domer]

dude, i had the same idea. didn't realize they actually sold these. i tore apart a cheap ikea clock for the innards, but haven't gotten around to picking a box yet. might have to find some hands like yours. those are pretty sweet. good job!

[thecatch83]

That is a great Idea! I would love to have an Opus clock for my DAR......nice work!