Hi all. I’d like to replicate this kind of kickstand feature that you can see on this TARS-like Seiko pocket clock. The clock is made of metal and plastic, and the stand relies on friction to pivot and then hold the leg in place so it supports the clock:
I’m going to remake the clock into a wooden version (with inlays and laser engravings) as a gift, but I’m stuck figuring out how to make a functional kickstand. I could make a pivot using a small dowel or section of a nail, but how do I make it stop and hold? The real thing is friction-based so it can be adjusted to any position, but I don’t mind if the version I make has just one fixed stop.
If you have any ideas on either a technique or some bit of hardware, I’m all ears!
Recess the screw head in a little pocket from the inside of the project. Use a dense wood that will hold the thread of a smaller screw. Create the pocket with a router or use the Shaper Origin to create a larger pocket to fit more of the clock parts.
