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Good Directions recently had the pleasure to manufacture a bespoke copper 3D weathervane as a retirement gift to one of our customers living overseas. One half cut out, next to paper for size. This copper weathervane was replicated from a pre-existing design of a weathervane and turned into a new and exciting product. We cut two camels out of copper sheet on our waterjet cutter, which were shaped and dressed with care and precision using a hammer and sandbags to individually form each half. These halves were then formed and structured around the support tubes on the inside of the camel to allow the weathervane to stand and rotate freely. Afterwards, they were soldered together to complete the 3D camel. The finishing touch of this weathervane came in the form of treating the copper to create a burnished patina, to give a beautiful weathered bronze effect allowing it to proudly stand out against the sky on the customers roof.   Engineers, shaping and moulding the camel. At Good Direc...

As exterior clock and clock tower manufacturers this is a question that we are asked all the time and there are many good reasons why we use GRP. A Good Directions GRP clock tower on a cricket score board As exterior clock and clock tower manufacturers this is a question that we are asked all the time and there are many good reasons why we use GRP.    An abbreviation for 'glass reinforced polyester', GRP is a light, durable and astonishingly tough constructional material, which can be moulded and fabricated into all manner of products. When manufacturing our clock towers in GRP one side is first hand crafted in Ash timber from which a mould tool is produced. Ash timber is used for the original pattern to ensure the finished product has a beautiful realistic wood grain, unique to Good Directions clock towers, making them the most realistic looking on the market. An oxford style cupola with Traditional style clock and a rooster style copper weat...

Monolith Clock on display outside St. Albans Reception Area Bespoke Monolith Clock Good Directions Ltd was contacted by St. Albans Girls’ School who were celebrating their 100-year anniversary and were considering installing a commemorative clock outside of their main reception area. They had very specific requests and requirements, and Good Directions was more than happy to work alongside them and ensure they received a product they were delighted with and was a fitting celebration for their centenary. This bespoke monolith was manufactured out of brushed Stainless Steel panels. The metal framework was powder coated yellow, with their crest and bespoke sign writing applied in blue and yellow vinyl to match the school colours. The clock hands were finished in the same RAL blue that the vinyl is in, ensuring a perfect match. This monolith had 2 clocks, one traditional, with Roman Numerals on the outside, the other had 8 influential and inspirational women’s names from activists t...

  Bespoke Clock designed by a pupil. Good Directions Ltd prides itself on its skilled workers and creativity when it comes to creating bespoke and unique clocks. They have always had their finger on the trigger of ingenuity and consistently strive to make beautiful products that you are proud of and will be talked about for years to come. Bespoke designs and allowing you to have creative freedom when ordering items from them is the companies USP and is no more evident than in this clock which was made for Dallimore Primary School. The school ran a competition where the children were asked to design a clock for the school and the winning design was made into reality. Incorporating everyday school items into the clock hands design is what truly separated this design over all the other submissions. The ruler and pencil clock hands were cut out of Dibond, which is an aluminium and plastic composite, making it strong and rigid and eliminating the need for a rib down the middle of th...

Bespoke Pillar Clock for Ruddington Grange Golf Club. Good Directions LTD is proud to present the Albert Pillar Clock it manufactured for Ruddington Grange Golf Club in Nottingham. This Pillar Clock comes in at a height of 3800mm and can be finished in any RAL colour. Also available is the option to have a variety of extras added to the finish. This includes but is not limited to, lighting work behind the dial and Gold Leaf work on the dials or pillar itself. Good Directions takes enormous pride in its ability to create unique and special clocks for its customers and welcomes the creative flair customers can bring to the projects themselves. The Albert Pillar Clock is just one of four different styles of Pillar Clock available for you to choose from; these Pillars range in height and can have either two or four clock faces, ensuring there is the perfect Pillar Clock for you and one that is guaranteed to perfectly encapsulate the aesthetic and tone you are trying to achieve. Pillar ...

   Our Engineers Proudly Showing Off Their Hardwork. Good Directions recently worked in partnership with a Rotary Club to produce and manufacture two identical clocks for the inside and outside of the clubhouse at Chislehurst Recreation Ground.   One of these clocks was situated in the club bar for its patrons and the other is sitting on an a-frame on the roof of the building, both running in time with one another, allowing great visibility from the pitch, ensuring no one misses kick off. The dial situated by the bar is a 400mm square bezel with the clubs’ colour in vinyl proudly on display on the dial, with the rotary logo also present in the middle of the dial. The larger clock on the roof of the establishment is a 900mm square bezel which is sat on an a-frame, also displays the clubs’ colours and Rotary logo in the middle, ensuring synchronisation in time and aesthetics. Both these clocks were additionally fitted with an electric mechanism and a ...

  Press Release Photograph By Alton Towers Good Directions LTD had the honour and absolute pleasure of working alongside the Creative Director of Alton Towers, John Burton to manufacture and produce a 1900mm dial for the newly opened ‘World of David Walliams’ at Alton Towers theme park, bringing the story of ‘Gangsta Granny’ to life.   This enormous clock was designed by John Burton and closely following his design we produced a piece which has swiftly become one of our favourites. Using a variety of materials, cutting-edge technology and techniques, we have produced a clock which will be seen by thousands, if not millions of people for years to come.   Foam pieces cut out on the Waterjet being sprayed The large dial is all in gold, with vinyl being used to create the desired effect. This clock also features raised numerals, which were cut out of foam PVC sheet on our waterjet. We chose to use this PVC as it is lightweight, durable, and best of all waterproof, ...