Timeline Clock

Clock for wall, shelf, or mantel
Assembled dimensions: 200 x 200 x 45 mm

Simple, elegant, and playful, the Timeline clock is wrapped with a string which can be used to mark the time, or as a playful decoration to be changed from time to time. The Timeline clock can either hang on a wall or stand on a surface such as a shelf or mantel.

In addition to the 3D printed components, you will also need a string of wool or other material, and a standard clock movement with a 10mm (0.375 inches) threaded shaft.

The dial is designed to securely lock into the frame, just push it gently from the back until the snaps lock properly. The string does not keep the frame and dial together, so it can be wrapped around them freely. Notches are provided in the front and back to hold the string and align it with the hour marks. Use them to prevent the string from slipping, but don’t feel restricted by them. Just use your creativity, the possibilities are endless.

The components in the pics were printed on a standard desktop 3D printer, without supports or secondary operations.

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Nozzle: 0.4
Layer: 0.2
Supports: Not needed
Infill: 20%
Scalable: NO
Tested with: PLA

For the dial:
Since some printers create aberrations around holes (especially visible with transparent/translucent materials), two files are included, one with a hole and one without. Choose the one that best suits your case.

For the clock hands:
The easiest solution is to purchase hands for your specific clock movement, often clock movements sold online or in hobby stores already come with a set of hands of your choice. In this case, the length of the minute hand should be approximately 70mm (2.75 inches) from the center of the hole fitting the shaft. If you want to print your own hands to match the ones in the pics, the included files are for a press-on clock movement. Three different-sized holes are provided, but given the different movements on the market and the tight tolerances required, it is virtually impossible to expect that they will fit properly. Just print the ones with the closest (smaller) hole size and gently rim the hole by hand with the proper drill bit. Please refer to the guide in the pictures to select the best starting option, one of the provided files simply has a 2mm pilot hole.

If you have any questions, please ask in the comments or via email.