Crafting a Precision Model Clock with a CNC Router for My Daughter

When my daughter Felicia received a school assignment to create a model clock, I initially planned to craft it with simple tools—paper, pen, and a knife. Without a compass or ruler, drawing accurate circles and marking tick marks proved almost impossible.

Frustrated by the results, I decided to leverage our company’s CNC router to bring the project to life. After dropping Felicia off at her dance class, I headed to the workshop.

I downloaded a ready‑made clock design from a reputable CAD repository and had a colleague refine the pointer. After setting the toolpath and importing the file into the router’s controller, the machine produced a flawless clock face in just ten minutes.

Surprisingly, the finished piece was perfect—every circle was true, and the tick marks were evenly spaced. I brought it home to Felicia, who was thrilled to see a hand‑made gift from her father.

We then decorated the clock with Choi Clay, applying paint to give it a personal touch. The result was stunning, and Felicia’s teacher praised the uniqueness of her creation. Many classmates even asked how she made it.

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