Lesson learned about clock inserts - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

MikeyD · 10-08-2009, 03:47 AM

I purchased a set of three mini inserts from a popular company for a christmas gift. The set contaned a clock, temp and a baro. in a rectanglular shape. I measured the clock and cut the three holes. Now the temp and the baro. fall out of the three holes and the clock is too tight for the three different holes. I can fix all this hmmmmmp.

I just wanted to pass on the lesson that even if there in a set you should measure all of them before cutting your holes.

Mike

evilbadger · 10-08-2009, 04:02 AM

Mike

It happens to all of us. Remember measure twice cut once. Also a good thing to remember is double check to make sure you grab the right bit I have put them away in the wrong spot and just grab it not thinking about checking it. So I know how that goes.

Tim

JohnB · 10-08-2009, 06:03 AM

Mike,
You are not alone mate.
I always drill what I think is the correct sized hole in piece of scrap and check the inserts prior to drilling the Proper holes

Don't ask how I learnt this.

sawdustus · 10-08-2009, 12:33 PM

Been there, done that. Some inserts are supposed to have a little rubber like ring that goes around the insert to keep it in the drilled hole. If it is not there the insert will be too small for the hole and will fall out every time. They have to be removed to set the time and sometimes they just fall off or are not installed before shipping. Check with the company to see if they are supposed to be there.

george

normded · 10-08-2009, 01:18 PM

i CUT ONE THAT FIT BEFORE I FINISHED IT BUT AFTER I FINISHED IT THE HOLE WAS TO BIG??? I JUST PUT A RUBBERBAND AROUND THE INSERT.

JERRY

10-08-2009, 03:47 AM	#1
MikeyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Henryetta, Ok. Posts: 102	Lesson learned about clock inserts I purchased a set of three mini inserts from a popular company for a christmas gift. The set contaned a clock, temp and a baro. in a rectanglular shape. I measured the clock and cut the three holes. Now the temp and the baro. fall out of the three holes and the clock is too tight for the three different holes. I can fix all this hmmmmmp. I just wanted to pass on the lesson that even if there in a set you should measure all of them before cutting your holes. Mike

10-08-2009, 06:03 AM	#3
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,859	Mike, You are not alone mate. I always drill what I think is the correct sized hole in piece of scrap and check the inserts prior to drilling the Proper holes Don't ask how I learnt this. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

10-08-2009, 12:33 PM	#4
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,975	Been there, done that. Some inserts are supposed to have a little rubber like ring that goes around the insert to keep it in the drilled hole. If it is not there the insert will be too small for the hole and will fall out every time. They have to be removed to set the time and sometimes they just fall off or are not installed before shipping. Check with the company to see if they are supposed to be there. george __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

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10-08-2009, 04:02 AM	#2
evilbadger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 314	Mike It happens to all of us. Remember measure twice cut once. Also a good thing to remember is double check to make sure you grab the right bit I have put them away in the wrong spot and just grab it not thinking about checking it. So I know how that goes. Tim

10-08-2009, 01:18 PM	#5
normded Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 266	i CUT ONE THAT FIT BEFORE I FINISHED IT BUT AFTER I FINISHED IT THE HOLE WAS TO BIG??? I JUST PUT A RUBBERBAND AROUND THE INSERT. JERRY