How to: make a clock peak to stop glare.

sikelsh · 3rd January 2014, 22:41

Decided to make a peak out of plastic and then cover it in carbon fibre to put on top of the clock.

1) take a perfectly good Tupperware lid and butcher it

2) tape it to the misses chopping board and use her favourite cook book as a straight edge, then cut along with the Stanley knife.

3) take her favourite ceramic pan and score a curve, make sure you scratch the pan, eventually you will have a curve shape.

4) get one of her scented candle a start to curve the plastic.

5) realise the edge need some tidying and then proceed to slice your finger end and embed the blade in your hand in one movement.

Next bit is very important, shout upstairs as you pass out on the kitchen floor and request help.

If a mod could move this to correct section, I will update when healed! (I am joking btw

)

Simon

Simondi · 3rd January 2014, 22:53

Great idea, look forward to seeing the finished object - when you are healed.

Hope you are ok

sikelsh · 3rd January 2014, 22:57

I'm good Simon, just so stupid it was doomed from the start

tareim · 3rd January 2014, 23:27

would it not be easier to just get one of these? and if required mod to fit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/52mm-Boost...item565ff0534a

sikelsh · 3rd January 2014, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by tareim

would it not be easier to just get one of these? and if required mod to fit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/52mm-Boost...item565ff0534a

LOL yes perhaps that would be safer, good thinking

Dragrad · 4th January 2014, 00:55

TBH I never notice the glare until someone highlights it on this forum... then it bugs me for days....

Until the days lighten up and I don't notice it anymore

James.uk · 4th January 2014, 01:20

It may be a good idea, but I can't afford to lose so much blood........

...

Nige B · 4th January 2014, 06:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikelsh

Decided to make a peak out of plastic and then cover it in carbon fibre to put on top of the clock.

1) take a perfectly good Tupperware lid and butcher it

2) tape it to the misses chopping board and use her favourite cook book as a straight edge, then cut along with the Stanley knife.

3) take her favourite ceramic pan and score a curve, make sure you scratch the pan, eventually you will have a curve shape.

4) get one of her scented candle a start to curve the plastic.

5) realise the edge need some tidying and then proceed to slice your finger end and embed the blade in your hand in one movement.

Next bit is very important, shout upstairs as you pass out on the kitchen floor and request help.

If a mod could move this to correct section, I will update when healed! (I am joking btw

)

Simon

Should have asked for help mate ,got experience with knives

kevein57 · 4th January 2014, 06:24

You see you should have had at least 3 glasses full of you favourite tipple before attempting this ambitious project so you wouldn't have felt the pain - I'm gonna give it a go though as I've just gotten some fresh blades for my Stanley....

Cheers - Kev.

macafee2 · 4th January 2014, 07:22

I noticed the reflection on the windscreen a few days ago and then could not get it out of my sight. yesterday did not notice it, tareim's link is a good idea if it fits.
Simon I like your description "take a perfectly good Tupperware lid and butcher it"
macafee2

3rd January 2014, 22:41	#1
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	How to: make a clock peak to stop glare. Decided to make a peak out of plastic and then cover it in carbon fibre to put on top of the clock. 1) take a perfectly good Tupperware lid and butcher it 2) tape it to the misses chopping board and use her favourite cook book as a straight edge, then cut along with the Stanley knife. 3) take her favourite ceramic pan and score a curve, make sure you scratch the pan, eventually you will have a curve shape. 4) get one of her scented candle a start to curve the plastic. 5) realise the edge need some tidying and then proceed to slice your finger end and embed the blade in your hand in one movement. Next bit is very important, shout upstairs as you pass out on the kitchen floor and request help. If a mod could move this to correct section, I will update when healed! (I am joking btw) Simon __________________ Si Kelsh Last edited by sikelsh; 3rd January 2014 at 23:02..

3rd January 2014, 22:53	#2
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Great idea, look forward to seeing the finished object - when you are healed. Hope you are ok __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

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sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	I'm good Simon, just so stupid it was doomed from the start __________________ Si Kelsh

3rd January 2014, 23:27	#4
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4th January 2014, 00:55	#6
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	TBH I never notice the glare until someone highlights it on this forum... then it bugs me for days.... Until the days lighten up and I don't notice it anymore __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

4th January 2014, 01:20	#7
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	It may be a good idea, but I can't afford to lose so much blood........ ...

4th January 2014, 06:24	#9
kevein57 Regular poster Rover 75 V6 2.5 Contemp SE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth Posts: 64 Thanks: 83 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	You inspired mod..... You see you should have had at least 3 glasses full of you favourite tipple before attempting this ambitious project so you wouldn't have felt the pain - I'm gonna give it a go though as I've just gotten some fresh blades for my Stanley.... Cheers - Kev.

4th January 2014, 07:22	#10
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,929 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I noticed the reflection on the windscreen a few days ago and then could not get it out of my sight. yesterday did not notice it, tareim's link is a good idea if it fits. Simon I like your description "take a perfectly good Tupperware lid and butcher it" macafee2