Clock Insert

[NazNomad]

Right, here's a puzzler.

I need a clock insert to fit a 55mm hole, but it MUSt have a 65mm bezel.

I can get 55 hole / 60 bezel
I can get 60 hole / 65 bezel

But can I bloody find one 55 hole / 65 bezel?

Tried all the usual suspects, plus some 'Johnny Foreigner' sites.

Any clues?

To add, it's not to fit in wood, so I can't adapt the hole. it's a Portmeirion clock (emailed them, no joy).

 

[dynax]

Naz, here's one second one down, not cheap though, http://www.megaquartz.co.uk/contents/en ... d8_02.html

 

[NazNomad]

I don't bloomin' believe it, I looked at that site.

Think I must've had clock-blindness.


Just under £30 with the postage. I think she got the clock from a boot sale but I'll let her know... thanks.

 

[marcros]

is it definitely a 55mm hole? it isnt a 60mm hole with a rubber ring stuck in it from the old insert is it?

(I am sure you have checked, but it is worth asking the question all the same)

 

[NazNomad]

Checked it with digital calipers. Must be some weird sized sourced from the far East by Portmeirion, I reckon.

 

[NazNomad]

Might try drilling out the porcelain with a 60mm Forstner bit later........ JOKING :-D

 

[marcros]

Checked it with digital calipers. Must be some weird sized sourced from the far East by Portmeirion, I reckon.

always the case, isnt it! sods law!!

 

[bugbear]

I don't bloomin' believe it, I looked at that site.

Think I must've had clock-blindness.


Just under £30 with the postage. I think she got the clock from a boot sale but I'll let her know... thanks.

A quick check on eBay shows working s/h Portmeirion clocks going for £5-£15 + postage.

BugBear