Peter Brown's ShopTime

In this episode of the ShopTime YouTube channel, Peter sets out to create a Star Wars clock using a laser cutter and electroforming .  However, he faces a series of unexpected challenges along the way. His decision to have struggles along the way in this project mirror the very struggles of the Rebellion to break free of the evil clutches of the Empire.  Peter is always striving to connect to his projects on a number of levels and this one proved no different!  The video begins with Peter attempting to cut a quarter-inch piece of maple plywood using a X-Tool laser cutter. He has a simple design in mind, which includes the Rebel Alliance logo, a small hole and a large circle as a backing. However, he accidentally cuts the wrong design due to a software error. After fixing the issue, he discovers that the piece of wood is too large to fit in the laser cutter’s frame. There is no need to Force it Peter! Peter then successfully cuts the wood down to size and applies conducti...

I spent Saturday making a Star Wars themed wall clock. It's the symbol of the rebel alliance, and it came out pretty good. It's currently hanging at my work. I can see the imperfections, but I'm just calling them my signature homemade style! My first time with scrolling cuts at the band saw. Yeah, I could use some more practice! 2+ hours of rasps, files and sandpaper. I need a spindle sander... UPDATE: On a whim, I posted it on my Etsy page, and it sold. I ended up re-sanding the imperfections, adding a better mounting solution and fixing some finishing flaws so I feel it will be well received. But that's not the strange part. I miss it. I think I will have to find some time to make another one in the future... UPDATE: It's July and I completed it's replacement. This one will not be for sale, it is now part of my office decor.