Hey all, my name is Charles, and I currently reside just north of Milwaukee, WI, in the heart of dairyland country. I'm a part time computer science student who works in retail, as well as restores flip clocks and cars in my spare time. I got into the hobby in late august this year and I've learned so much already, thanks to the FCF YouTube channel (big shout out to Mackey). This has been a fun journey for me as I've always been fascinated by clocks. I had a really cheap GE flip clock as a kid that I had to take apart so much to get it working, it eventually found the bin I think, probably had a bad gearset.
Anyways, I wanted to share some projects as well as ask some questions, and potential post some of my restorations for sale here. They're not perfect, but they're all really nice in my opinion and are unique in their own ways. I also sell these clocks on eBay with some minor success so far.
Here are some of the latest projects:
Restoration of a rare (I've never seen another one) Elgin RD-1040 clock radio, which uses dual neon bulbs. The only clock I've encountered so far with two bulbs.
Restoration / repaint of a Copal 229, which had damaged wood grain and heavy scratching on the front plastic. I've gotten quite experienced with spray painting as a result of this hobby. I try to choose really nice colors.
Restoration / repaint of a Sanyo RM-5020, which again, had damaged and discolored wood grain and UV damage to the front plastic. Resprayed in a Coral color. New neon bulbs and adjustment of alarm function to work correctly.
Restoration of a Caslon 701, with heavy smoker damage to the case. Was able to retrobright it back to near-original condition, as well as clean the insides and replace the neon bulb. Sold it for over half what I paid for it, was too nice for me to keep it lol.
Thanks for letting me share!
Anyways, I wanted to share some projects as well as ask some questions, and potential post some of my restorations for sale here. They're not perfect, but they're all really nice in my opinion and are unique in their own ways. I also sell these clocks on eBay with some minor success so far.
Here are some of the latest projects:
Restoration of a rare (I've never seen another one) Elgin RD-1040 clock radio, which uses dual neon bulbs. The only clock I've encountered so far with two bulbs.
Restoration / repaint of a Copal 229, which had damaged wood grain and heavy scratching on the front plastic. I've gotten quite experienced with spray painting as a result of this hobby. I try to choose really nice colors.
Restoration / repaint of a Sanyo RM-5020, which again, had damaged and discolored wood grain and UV damage to the front plastic. Resprayed in a Coral color. New neon bulbs and adjustment of alarm function to work correctly.
Restoration of a Caslon 701, with heavy smoker damage to the case. Was able to retrobright it back to near-original condition, as well as clean the insides and replace the neon bulb. Sold it for over half what I paid for it, was too nice for me to keep it lol.
Thanks for letting me share!
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