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Something for the Weekend - Part 221 - Watch out!

  • August 16, 2024
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Hi,

There were some great ideas in our village green challenge, thanks to all who took part.

 

This week we have an object, specifically, a tiny pallet fork which is found in the escapement of a watch. However, in Photoshop it can be any size, or anything, you want to make it. I've given you two views of the object - can you choose one of them and use it to make something else?

 

The “rules”:

  • Use the starter image as at least part of your own image entry.
  • Anything goes, as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright, etc.
  • Anyone, and everyone, is welcome to have a go, whether you are a complete beginner or a Photoshop expert. This is not just for our forum “regulars”.
  • There are no prizes apart from the chance to practice, show off your skills, or bring a bit of humor and fun. Don't be shy, join in and have a go!
  • The starter image is made available for you to use in this forum challenge only.

 

To download the image, hover over the image and click on the circle with the arrows at the top right. Then, when the image opens in its own window, right click and choose “Save Image As/Save Target As” (or similar depending on your browser).

 

When posting back your image — please use the blue reply button in this first post and use the 'Insert Photos' icon at the top of the reply box. If posting a comment on someone else’s entry, then please use the grey reply button next to their image post.

 

Have fun!

 

Dave

35 replies

Tina_Irvine
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August 16, 2024

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August 16, 2024

The Star Trek team can stop wondering now. It looks hostile! Nice job, Tina.  🙂

 

Dave

Tina_Irvine
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August 16, 2024

lol yes I guess they can! Thank you @davescm 

J E L
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August 16, 2024

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August 16, 2024

It ensured that the closing ceremony went like clockwork 🙂

Dave

J E L
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August 16, 2024

Ha, exactly, Dave!

Jacob Bugge
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August 16, 2024

 

                                     The SFTW Euro Pallet Fork

 

 

Click to get closer, Click again to get closer still

 

davescm
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August 16, 2024

Haha. The other, and much larger, type of pallet fork! 🙂

Dave

@mj
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August 20, 2024

Make sure the gizmo is in the locked position before operating this forklift!

TheOriginalGC
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August 16, 2024

Red Alert!

jane-e
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August 16, 2024

Haha, they're wondering what it is, too! 😊

Jane

jane-e
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August 16, 2024

Very nice render Dave, and our education on SFTW continues! 😊 I had no idea what a palette fork on a watch is, but have now learned that Its purpose is to lock the escape wheel, and release it one tooth at a time at each swing of the balance wheel. 

 

Jane

EuanWilliamson
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August 16, 2024

I had to go and look. This seemed a great explanation. 
https://youtu.be/9_QsCLYs2mY?si=CsgiVL6HIGQAitSB&t=251

Best regards, Euan.
jane-e
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August 16, 2024

This is great Euan, as it also explains the escape and balance wheels!

Jane