Byzantine Sundial-Calendar '1000 Hrs' Mega Edit

[@Clickspring]

It's been a year like no other folks, so its definitely time for a chill out vid. Do please enjoy this '1000 hours' style mega edit of the Byzantine Sundial Calendar project. Without doubt, I have never felt more relaxed than watching this 27 minutes sail by. Thank you for tuning in, have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, and I'll catch you all in 2021. Cheers, Chris. Build info: The build is a modernised interpretation of the original sundial-calendar artefact currently located in the London Science Museum www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ . The original artefact is currently regarded as the second oldest geared mechanism on the historical record (after the Antikythera Mechanism), and is loosely dated to around 500AD. As the name suggests, it's a combination portable sundial and lunar calendar mechanism. In addition to being a portable sundial, it computes the current age and phase of the moon, the position of the sun and moon in the zodiac, as well as the current date. I've extended the original design to include a Lunar Node display, according to the research of the engineering historian Michael Wright. This transforms the device from a simple calendar into a very effective eclipse prediction machine. It also makes it a great tool to help visualise the celestial mechanics behind an eclipse. Original Device: collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co1082/byzantine-portable-universal-altitude-sundial-with-geared-calendrical-device-sundial-perpetual-calendar Wright & Fields research: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00033798500200131

[@EAkin2000]

Honestly this might be the highlight of my year ahaha happy christmas!

[@Udead_Mage]

is there going to be a narrated version?

[@errorcode1249]

Hi Chris BTW do you own the clickspring clips channel or is it a fan channel, I'm guessing you own it since there is footage I haven't seen on your main channel

[@TT3TT3]

@@errorcode1249 What main channel?

[@baddoopey]

Wish you great days and hope to see a lot of your work in the coming year(s). A big thanks for all you do from here in Spain.

[@zoogoo404]

The Clicksprings have returned to the workshop. The world is healing.

[@Just_Sara]

HAHAHAHA!!

[@MindBodySoulOk]

STOLEN2020

[@Palemagpie]

Nature ah, ah finds a way

[@colinfurze]

there is so much skill on show here.

[@Clickspring]

Thanks mate :)

[@sa.8208]

A true UK hero is among us.

[@aklman]

Colin, soon you will be in the same league. ❤️

[@glitchedbraxden8756]

colin!!!

[@amiedexter8562]

Colin Furze, the man, the legend, the tie!

[@MrTridac]

No TV station could ever provide this kind of entertainment. Thanks for making these videos.

[@JoeSmith-cy9wj]

You're darn tootin! Too bad production values aren't nearly as high on tv.

[@user2C47]

That's because most people who watch TV unfortunately aren't interested. All they seem to care about is sports, fake news, or game shows. Also, it would look awful in compressed letterboxed 480i.

[@PattysLab]

Making the parts is one thing, but filming it in such detail simply no words really good job!

[@zaszz]

Engraving on interior parts. The absolute madman.

[@Nerdule]

I was legitimately flabbergasted.

[@LogonBob]

Agreed, I thought it was going to be an Open Design to show off everything inside let alone the engraving. Couldn't believe it when the covers went on. Good news is, thanks to the this video we know what's inside.

[@Jordan_C_Wilde]

Did he just carve the most elaborate floral pattern on some spacers that got covered anyway ? Unbelivable...

[@alexmart3931]

That's what I'm thinking. But hey, he's the artist, what do I know.

[@taitano12]

That's our Chris! 😄

[@MrKotBonifacy]

I once asked my then-girlfriend, "what so special about that fancy (and criminally expensive) underwear? No one on the street would se that you're wearing it, and I care much more what underneath" (and thus be tempted to, ahem, "get it out of the way, ASAP", if you get my drift... ;-) We were then both young, full of, umm... 'stamina", she had fantastic knockers - why bother with those pesky textile obstacles? Guess, what she told me?

[@Mrfoobaer]

@@MrKotBonifacy "I wear them for Chris, from Clickspring"

[@MrKotBonifacy]

@@Mrfoobaer Nah, nope - that was way before Clickspring. Actually, it was even before KZbin itself. Well, in fact... it was even "before the internet". O'right, "before the internet as we know it today" - or "the prehistory of the internet", if you will. Dial-up modems and such. "Such" being 15" CRT monitors ("14" viewable size"), CPUs running at 200 MHz, 6 GB HDDs, 32 or 64 MB of RAM - well, you get the idea. Mind you, pretty fast they were, them modems - top of the line models could easilly ("easines could vary depending on your local provider") reach blazin' 56 kbps speed. See? Impresive, eh? (And yes, the porn then was still on video cassetes. Pricey video cassetes, no doubts about it...) Nice try, anyway ;-) Cheers!

[@billstrahan4791]

What is so impressive about this isn't that people who make things appreciate it, it's that people who don't know how to do any of these things appreciate it. It is SO obvious that you are watching a master at work that you don't even need to truly grasp what the work is. The approach and the way in which it is documented is more than enough to assert that the builder has mastered his craft. Well done, Clickspring!

[@BarefootBoatworks]

And some of us have no idea what Chris just made but want one anyway. A work of art.

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

Detecting a master at anything skilled is a piece of cake. They make it look effortless.

[@Volkbrecht]

Thing is, watch these videos and you get a pretty good idea how it can be done, even if you are not trained in the craft. Doesn't mean that you will get anywhere near the precision or complexity of what Chris does, but he manages to capture the exactly right moments in this edit so one knows where to start trying. Condensing hundreds of hours of worktime into a 27 min video that manages to do that is in art in and of itself.

[@TheLanceFrazier]

Just think, he worked approximately 1,000 hours on this-@25 wks at 40hrs/wk! If you paid him the paltry sum of $100/hr for his artistry alone, this piece would be worth a minimum of $100,000!

[@markfryer9880]

@@TheLanceFrazier But is $100 per hour suitable renumeration for someone with the skills that Chris has? Think about it, he has mastered; clock making, videography, voice over narration, script writing and editing, video direction and editing on a par with the best offerings from the ABC Australia or the BBC Wildlife shows. Does $100/hour seem a little on the cheap side of things? Mark from Melbourne Australia.

[@The-Advent-Sabre]

One of the BEST 27 mins I've spent in a long while. My boys and I just watched this. It's the longest they've been silent in a while! I quote from my son, 'Why the hell isn't stuff made like this anymore? ' and 'Imagine if cars were made with this much care, they'd last a life time!' Well I have two very inspired minds now... thank you.

[@markfryer9880]

How old are your sons?

[@JoeSmith-cy9wj]

They USED to. 1908 silver ghost.

[@Flea_ip]

This level of craftsmanship is just mind boggling.

[@shaunstewart4064]

I have just spent 27 minutes and 19 seconds with my mouth open staring. What can I say? Well nothing because my tongue dried up. Exquisite engineering!

[@andersjjensen]

Oh, if you're new to Clickspring's "machinist porn" you have a huge back-catalogue of pure eye-gasm material to go over... The card press he made for Chris Ramsay is artisan craftsmanship at the highest level!

[@RobertAlexanderIrving]

Normally watch Kurtis CEE.Austrailia.

[@CristiNeagu]

It's not just that you're building amazing mechanisms, but each piece is simply beautiful on its own.

[@timothyball3144]

Do you mean like the scorped plates underneath the cover that can't be seen?

[@iongabrielzamfir8613]

Cristi Neagu Ai dreptate !

[@CristiNeagu]

@@timothyball3144 They're still beautiful.

[@timothyball3144]

@@CristiNeagu Yes. And because he put them under the cover, its like he made them just because he likes making beautiful things, even if you can't see them.

[@Craftlngo]

I've studied mechatronics, work as a designing engineer for the last twenty years. I've designed machines of all scales to produce parts for the automotive industry. And now I'm sitting here, watching this video and find myself being more a Caveman seeing a machine for the first time in his life! What an astonishing machine! Merry Chrismas to you and your family!

[@colinbrown8487]

Now watched 4 times and I am about to watch again. Beyond beautiful, thanks for posting this.

[@MrBebopChamploo]

You know, most nice things I see I like because there's a specific part of it that is really impressive or well designed. But this is one of those things that... there's just no single thing, every part of it is *chef's kiss*

[@DH-be4ur]

This is a good Christmas present. Thank you.

[@morkovija]

those screws at 14:10 should go to national library of congress. Or be considered a world heritage by UNESCO. Definitely the most beautiful screws i've seen

[@andersjjensen]

This is why other machinist youtubers excuse for not "polishing it to a Clickspring finish" :P

[@HatfieldCW]

@@andersjjensen I love that. KZbin might be corpo scop, but the community is still terrific, and it's heartening to see them all interact organically and share little inside jokes. Clickspring is definitely a bookend for machinists on this platform. The incredible attention to detail, even--or perhaps particularly--in cases where nobody will ever see it, is a hallmark that everyone can respect. People like me dream about doing work like this.

[@princecuddle]

Instead of the motto "No Man Left Behind" Chris's Motto has become "No Finger Print Left Behind!!"

[@DigiLab360]

No shortcuts, no compromises, no amount of detail is too much effort, only quality. Incredible craftsmanship.

[@Solitaire1]

The true embodiment of "If it is not worth making beautiful, it is not worth making." Even the video is beautiful. Truly happy to see new full length videos again. Thank you very much, sir. You are a true artist.

[@johnnycanuck250]

when you stop being a craftsmen and you become an artist.

[@NAFUSO1]

Who says they're mutually exclusive? Art and precision happily coexist.

[@johnnycanuck250]

@@NAFUSO1 “He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”

[@Soulsmithing]

Disagree. THIS is a craftsman!

[@izzyboss6875]

He’s all the above

[@Avetho]

@@izzyboss6875 Yes, see how the quote Johnny Canuck shared keeps adding to each level? Hands = Laborer, Hands + Head = Craftsman, and Head + Hands + Heart = Artist. In this case, he who is an Artist by that quote is also a Craftsman and a Laborer. Clickspring is an Artist, since he puts his Heart into all he does, and he's a master Craftsman to be able to do so by using his Head to make it all come together, and he is a Laborer by using his Hands to put in over a _thousand_ hours into this amazing mechanical device. Clickspring is an Artist, a Craftsman and a Laborer, he embodies the ideals of all three titles. You could probably call him a Mechanical Artisanal Craftsman. Edit: Swapped Artisan for Artisanal since the latter is the adjective form of the former.

[@bastelwastel8551]

That whole assembly is a masterpiece... But holy shit, those screws are special

[@trevorsgaragemusings]

Right, about the only nit pick from me would be my OCD screaming that the screw slots in the head don't point to the center of the circle of the mechanism.

[@watsisbuttndo829]

I would be more than happy to recieve just one of those screws for christmas.

[@watsisbuttndo829]

Words cannot describe. We have the privilege of watching things like this being birthed and elsewhere on youtube people argue about what the dome over "flat earth" is contructed from.

[@DLCaster]

Quite probably one of the finest craftsmen currently working on this planet.

[@RamblerMan68]

There's the old Clickspring!!! Welcome back sir! Nice to have you back making videos for us poor schlubs to view. As a KZbin creator, you were probably most responsible for my having a mill and a lathe in my shop now. When you went off to pursue other avenues, This Old Tony sustained me...but you were always sorely missed. Hope you're back for good... outstanding as always. Semper Fi. KD

[@horned_w1tch]

Oh man, when you slipped the lid in that dish... phenomenal. I like the little things.

[@panossavvaidis6086]

and when I've seen it all, HE STARTS DRAWING! COM'N MAN!

[@andersjjensen]

Watch the Card Press for Chris Ramsay episode... Clickspring operates on another plane than us mere mortals....

[@panossavvaidis6086]

@@andersjjensen oh, I've seen it, it's majestic

[@andersjjensen]

@@panossavvaidis6086 Yes. It's so ungodly pleasing to look at that it is borderline perversion.

[@BlitzedNostradamus]

Good to see you uploading again Chris. Hope this year has been kind to you.

[@emilchandran546]

The Pandemic has hit Cairns really hard. But yeah, compared to the rest of the world, I mean Queensland hasn’t really had any community transmission for well over 6 months. Australia as a whole is doing pretty well. But where Chris lives is all about tourism. Well tourism and mining. I’m sure it’s been a tough one for the region. But we’re in a privileged position. I hope this year has been kind to you and he both.

[@DavidGuyton]

Well I guess I'm not going anywhere for a half hour.

[@ChuckFickens1972]

I'd say at least two hours, while rewinding and saying "did he really just...." And I've not even watched it yet....

[@c.d.w.3944]

Between your videos and Chris's, I'm not getting anything done today.

[@dukem8774]

@@ChuckFickens1972 I'm gonna be honest, I don't understand enough about this kinda stuff to feel that way.

[@Boorne2Kill]

I’d bet You weren’t planning on going anywhere anyway 👌🏻

[@ChuckFickens1972]

@@dukem8774 That's fine, If you're here and can recognise the beauty of the stuff Chris makes it's all good :)

[@mavos1211]

Even the screws are a thing of beauty!! Absolutely off the scale..... totally in awe of this man and what he can do.

[@HeavyBirdPilot]

How can one person have this much skill and talent ? It's awe inspiring

[@TheWhiteDragon3]

I have no compliment to give of the craftsmanship that hasn't already been said, so instead I'll compliment your editing. You've always been a master of editing and using visual storytelling methods to make sure we always understand what's going on, and it _really_ shines through in videos like these where not a single word is spoken. Excellent work!

[@callumgilchrist5769]

One of the few channels that leaves me lost for words every time I watch them. Love the content- inspiring

[@PasiX2]

Man, these screws... they are so shiny! The blueish tempering looks great. And the engraving! My oh my, you really stepped up your game.

[@DBurgur]

I can barely imagine the satisfaction of finally assembling all these parts together after hundreds of hours of fine machining and detailing.

[@picksalot1]

It must be very rewarding to have learnt the skills and possess the understanding to so beautifully reconstruct this ancient calendar. I imagine you must feel a special bond with a kindred spirit that lived centuries ago that built the original device. Your abilities are inspiring. Thanks for giving us a look at what real craftsmanship is. I enjoyed your series on the Antikythera Mechanism, and look forward to the upcoming episodes.

[@PlayAClip]

These videos make me sad because I realize no matter how much I want it, I’ll never have this much talent! Incredible!

[@jeffarmstrong1308]

Don’t let it get you down. I won’t either but, by watching Chris’ work, I have achieved results that I would NEVER have achieved.

[@acomingextinction]

Well I know what I'm doing for the next 27 minutes. Love the moments that the workshop noises sync with the music.

[@solidacid1337]

These videos are so calming, I really appreciate the effort it took to make them!

[@keanuken9039]

I physically didn't think I would shed tears over a craftsman video, but I don't think I've ever seen something so beautiful before either.

[@ozzyvilla2823]

If ever somebody pondered what it is to be a master craftsman. A lifetime of dedication to a craft. Bravo..... and more importantly thank you, for sharing.

[@DylanODonnell]

The most satisfying video you'll watch this year. Thanks Chris - Happy holidays!

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

It was wonderful seeing you make this (again). I still might watch it the long way again yet, I love hearing you chat away as you craft. Craft doesn't seem an adequate word though. Thanks Chris.

[@weepingangel2564]

with the amount of time, effort, skill, and artistry that went into making this masterpiece, it is probably just as priceless as the original.

[@joepie221]

Amazing. One of the best parts, most oddly satisfying, was the blending of the angled surfaces on the pointer with a file at 19:29. I could watch this stuff all day and can't even imagine the effort to edit this. Thank you.

[@DBurgur]

Hands down, Clickspring is the finest combination of beautiful video-editing, precise fabrication and sublime detailing work on the web

[@CraigLYoung]

Although the outsides looks amazing the real beauty is hidden by the covers. Well done and Merry Christmas.

[@sparkle1234]

The combination of your talents in one person is exceedingly rare. Hats off.

[@enriqueshockwave8869]

its not talent, it's skill

[@sparkle1234]

@@enriqueshockwave8869 I’d argue it’s both.

[@hibahprice6887]

At the same time, "rough" processing - casting, and precise processing, and jewelry engraving ..

[@Palemagpie]

@@sparkle1234 I'd argue its neither. Just pure dedication, everything else is just a matter of time.

[@chrisp7641]

It's easily the planning. THAT is the process that makes the mechanism.

[@iTeerRex]

Come on, I bet you everyone would've liked an extended version for such gorgeous work. Like 2-3 hours.

[@BradiKal61]

the term "methyl violet" suddenly popped into my head 45 years after my last metal shop class because of this video

[@obscurity3027]

I’ve watched every video on this channel, and they are all fascinating. It’s easy to see how talented of a machinist you are. However, when you freehand drew the floral wave pattern, that was on a whole other level. Absolutely brilliant.

[@AlanReeve287]

I am a time served engineer, toolmaker & CNC programmer/setter, but watching this guy work blows my mind. The skill he has in his little finger is more than all the skill I have in my whole body. Could watch him work all day long. What a beautiful thing he has created. WOW!!!!

[@davelahoud1256]

The epitome of precision, craft, and passion. Amazing work as always Chris. And congratulations once again on accomplishing so much this year. I'm still catching new bits of details on the 2nd time watching. Even the laminar flow of the water on the dial face at 16:27 is perfection.

[@FireGuy90]

Lovingly hand engraves brackets, which will never be seen. That’s a statement

[@FrontrunnerDK]

Exactly my thoughts! Astonishing!

[@PhilJonesIII]

That was my 'Oh come on!' moment.

[@gorgeousdzastr]

I think it's as you said, a statement to the impeccable love put into the work. Something inside that only another artisan who may eventually some 100 years from now see for the first time.

[@finnz7913]

The attention to detail, the background music, the workflow makes for a very relaxing video to watch but yet so entertaining.

[@WaxingRadiance]

Imagine the look on the face of the original Byzantine engineer when you tell him a quarter of a million people watched a replica of his machine being constructed from stock to polish in less than half an hour.

[@Chris.Davies]

Imagine taking it back in time, to the original team of people who made it, after they heard it was lost at sea in a shipwreck. Show them the photos and x-rays of the eroded original find, and show them they used ultra-modern techniques to try to find out what it was and how it worked, and then one man used ancient techniques to re-manufacture it. Seeing how accurately it has been reproduced would be mind-blowing to them, and if we're honest - much like a restored car is much better than it left the factory, I feel confident the original workers would be shocked at how precise Chris's work is, and that it is superior to their own.

[@c0nstantin86]

*Greek engineer .... there is no such thing as "Byzantine", only if you're a souer ass catholic/protestant who's pagan Rome was refused by orthodox Constantine. Enjoy "diversity" (sexual deviations)! 🇷🇺 *Z* 🇷🇺 *Z* 🇷🇺 *Z* 🇷🇺 *Z* 🇷🇺 *Z* 🇷🇺 *Z* 🇷🇺 *Z* 🇷🇺 *Z* 🇷🇺

[@UnbannedAgain]

​@Chris.Davies maybe more how so much technology has come together to be able to be made by one man. I'm sure they could appreciate the use of such sofisticated technology and might think that rightly so, it be superior to theirs

[@icwalk444]

Immediately upvote. You can't understand how happy your content makes me

[@coyotepeakentertainment]

So incredibly excited to watch this whole thing. Incredible work, as usual!

[@okiwatashi2349]

It actually gives me hope for the world that there are people with this level of skill around. We need many more. Beautiful work as always Chris, thanks for sharing. Happy Christmas

[@onetruth9869]

I am truly amazed at what you do. When I see your finished project, I am sure the ancients would not be too anguished with your use of ' modern technology. I feel quite certain that we would be just as amazed at how they accomplished what they did we had the opportunity to observe them doing their thing. Time well spent from my perspective. Thank you , and have a safe and happy holiday season.

[@urlkrueger]

I don't know which I enjoy more, the building of the mechanism or the cinematography. To have the skills to build such a work of art is a significant achievement in itself, but to then have the skills to photograph the process so exquisitely is a whole separate art form.

[@Infiniman603]

This is what level 100 crafting looks like. IMO, this is the best byzantine sundial calendar ever made.

[@CristiNeagu]

The man is making his own screws because nothing commercially available is anywhere near the quality he needs. What more is there to say?

[@andersjjensen]

I loved it when he just casually melted a few faucets to make a casting, but in the next scene it looked like he had brass shavings enough to cast a bathtub :P

[@Sw4y]

Dude! This is absolutely mesmerizing! So many talents and so much specific knowledge went into this single project. I can't even begin to fathom the amount of hours that went into this along with all the trials and errors it took to become THIS good. Incredibly well done!

[@EngineerBrunS]

Perfect job! I really enjoyed this video!

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate!

[@tonywilson4713]

@@Clickspring Am I seeing it wrong or did your parents give you lumps of brass and a set of files instead of play-do?

[@micahreid5553]

@@Clickspring We love you Chris, but seeing you do that gorgeous engraving on pieces that will hardly ever see the light of day, especially one that is 80% covered by the gear it supports really makes it feel like you're flexing on all us plebs.

[@entrophany]

I'm just curious, what type of people fanboy over this channel? I am a taxi driver, used to be a bouncer. So the intellectual value is clearly not the thing for me, but I'm hooked still :D

[@alexanderalex4012]

Engineer BrunS почему то я не удивлён встретить вас на этом канале.

[@randyscorner9434]

Your technique and clever approaches to fitting, sizing, and finishing are amazing. I've learned so much from just watching your construction and plans. It has inspired me to do more and better. Thank you.

[@BarefootBoatworks]

Wow! The precision of your work - machining, hand tooling and finishing - is simply astounding. Not to mention the videography. Wow!

[@MrDougDR]

Unblinking, while watching the art of this craftsmen, is like touching the miracle of a rainbow.

[@dozer1642]

This is what “we” have been waiting for, it’s what we have been craving, been venting about when we get a thirty second teaser, what we have wanted from you for all these months. I hope you understand how much we appreciate what you do. What’s funny is that it’s not just precision machining, its not just amazing CAD design, it’s not just amazing videography or editing, it’s not just about the fascinating ancient technology, and it’s not even just the fact you are rebuilding an unbelievable relic that was pulled from the seabed. It’s all of this and more. You are giving us a glimpse into the past while we marvel at the precision you perform. Thank you for doing what you do. You are amazing.

[@davdal33]

I would love to see Chris work with Leo on authentic instruments for tally ho, how good would it be to see 2 really gifted craftsmen add such good detail to a project.

[@PaddyQuiggin]

This is definitely a crossover I would like to see

[@theonlybuzz1969]

What a wonderful talented guy, the skill set that he has is superb and has a lot of patience with this build. I’m very impressed with this guys working method and his eye for detail, thanks for showing us, it is wonderful to watch. Thanks for showing us this wonderful calendar build. Phil

[@davidkohler7454]

Just wanted to leave a comment for Chris. You are amazing. Your work is the very best that can be imagined. You always leave me in awe. And feeling insignificant. We cannot all be so gifted.Thank you for sharing your work. Also I missed hearing your voice. Hope to see and hear more later.. peace.

[@MarkKent2112]

Why is this SO SATISFYING to watch? A master craftsman in his element.

[@herpderpington]

Stop everything you’re doing, clickspring just uploaded a video.

[@blacklupus]

What if I was just watching another Clickspring video?

[@Avetho]

Yeah I have to finish a go kart project for college in the next couple hours but yeah, college can wait, I need some Clickspring to help me regather my wits :P

[@herpderpington]

@@blacklupus watch simultaneously, two different tabs.

[@zubrkabbi]

This is the best thing that has happened to me for a while

[@DragonSamurai182]

I love watching someone do something they are passionate about and it’s clear that you are passionate about the things you make. They turn out not only functional but beautiful as well. The care you take into making everything precise goes to show the amount of time you’ve put into studying these designs and your desire to share these with the world.

[@PabloCimadevila]

Amazing!

[@Emenblade]

Pablo, your art is very inspiring. People like you and Chris really do make the world better through your craft. Lots of love! 💕

[@MrWilsonVolleyBall]

Pablo, must be pinned!

[@jamesluck2969]

Both Click and you Pablo

[@STriderFIN77]

Yes, its Amazingk!!

[@gsdtdeaux7]

Pablo!! Where ya been man? I sure miss your videos too!

[@MiniatureConcepts]

This is, hands down, unequivocally the most incredible thing I've ever seen. I've been watching your channel for years, and it was foreplay for this. I can't even begin to describe how enthralled I was. This was insane. Bravo sir. Bravo. Thankyou so so much for sharing your gift with the world.

[@paddlefaster]

Incredible craftsmanship. This piece is absolutely stunning.

[@BM-yy8db]

It breaks my heart how all your breathtaking work is hidden behind the face plate at 25:22 This might well be the single most soothing 27 minutes on KZbin

[@DurpVonFronz]

Remember when this channel did stuff, was awesome..

[@ltmcolen]

This is pure magic. It's like sleight of hand, you see him do it up close yet can't believe its happening. The amount of skill is amazing, we should treasure people like you.

[@HomebrewHorsepower]

I just want to comment on how Chris's fingernails have the same precision fit and finish as the rest of his projects. This Old Tony could learn a thing or two.

[@justintorrex6676]

This comment made me look at my fingernails and feel ashamed of the brut trims a give them. I guess precision is a habit carried in every aspect of life, even nail scaping.

[@phillace]

I fail to comprehend how someone could possibly give a "thumbs down" to this amazing piece of work .

[@routercnc9517]

They thought to themselves this is the best piece of work I have ever seen, hands down. Now where’s the hands down button, oh there it is . . .

[@Jimbodawg]

Envy, sheer envy.

[@bellowphone]

They emerged from Mordor, hit the button, and descended again.

[@Chungus75]

As of today that 22k thumbs up v's 171 thumbs down. 0.0077% I'd say that's in the statistical range of people who were actually going for to click thumbs UP button, but due to intoxication, bad eye sight, or twitchy fingers, they accidentally hit thumbs down instead of thumbs up.

[@-TKMAX-]

@@Chungus75 haha must be! Very good explanation!

[@morkovija]

We have been blessed yet again folks! Getting spoiled here with frequent uploads!=)

[@nicodianime]

The brushed finish on the zodiac rings was seriously seriously *chefs kiss * delightful.

[@nicodianime]

It's at 17:00 I keep watching it over again ☠️

[@Unknown_Industries_]

A like here, doesn’t do the work here justice... and neither does a comment. But this replica/reincarnation (I cant think of a better description) certainly does the original manufacturer/engineers just that. The mind boggles at how resourceful people where. brilliant vid, thank you

[@AvenEngineer]

"G'Day. Chris here, and welcome back to Clickspring..."

[@samaker4]

"Thanks again for watching, I'll catch you on the next video"

[@casychapin4647]

I am looking forward to hearing that again

[@spudpud-T67]

Such a gentle voice and such inspiring craftsman ship. Chris is one special man.

[@paolovedova5486]

Everybody read that with Chris voice

[@theselectiveluddite]

@@casychapin4647 G'day , If you haven’t found out yet, the next full episode of the Antikythera Mechanism build went up on 13th December, 2020, on Clickspring’s main channel, with a description of what he discovered. Also check his description for the link to download their research article in the British Horological Institute publication for in depth descriptions of their discoveries. It's free, and is one of the things Chris pushed for with this release :)

[@SethKotta]

Nothing clever to say here. Just commenting to please The Almighty Algorithm.

[@andersjjensen]

I have no reply for that, but still the same.

[@syx3s]

yeah, after watching that my brain is just kind of tingling. missed these.

[@TrevorDennis100]

Works for me. I can hardly say how much pleasure watching this video gave me. I think a lot of people are going to watch the entire series all over again.

[@robertc49]

Feel the same. I usually skip through. Watched every second.

[@markgreco1962]

Wow

[@SoCoMOwoodwork]

Mindboggling how the shavings don't change colors as well. They have less surface than the piece just blows my mind. Awesome video as always thanks

[@Nerdule]

the shavings are brass, the screws are steel. The blue oxide layer that forms is specific to steel.

[@valentinrusu8844]

This video it's like a meditation. An unexpected Christmas Gift. Incredible skils and care for details. This guy honors the human race.

[@mavos1211]

I feel like I am watching the Mona Lisa being painted! Absolutely beautiful and a work of art in every sense.

[@Bill_N_ATX]

The obvious other place you see this intense level of precision and obsession is in very expensive time pieces. Which is what this is, just not one you put on your wrist. They do this same thing but on a much smaller scale. But the artistry of the two are comparable. The only other is in optics where they can be equally obsessive. This is not only insane engineering and skill but beautiful. However, let’s give a hand to the original too. Imagine what it took back then.

[@sethsoarenson7414]

I really missed out when I was born as a human being and not ClickSpring's Lathe

[@-TKMAX-]

Thank you, Chris. I actually shed a tear. Such stunningly beautiful work, as ever. These pieces you have created will be forever in history. Priceless. I cannot wait for the rest of the Antikythera mechanism. God speed.

[@ColtGuthrie]

You are such an inspiring craftsman, and your videos are so wonderfully put together. I'm glad to be able to take some solace at the end of this trying year, in knowing that I get to watch a few more things from you. Thank you.

[@scotthutson736]

There are excellent machinists. There are spectacular artists. And then there is Chris. Just amazing what you can do with brass and steel.

[@patrickbarr7364]

How many others, like me, shouted "Nooooooo!!" when he placed the cover over the exquisite engraved bridges inside? His videos are works of art, about works of art.

[@CristiNeagu]

Another Clickspring video? It must be Christmas... Oh wait, it actually is Christmas!

[@timothyball3144]

Whats really funny about this post is that Chris liked it and with the heart on his icon, its a nice, Christmasy red and green.

[@earle0024]

Can you imagine how he makes a cup of coffee, I bet it's unreal and takes 4 days

[@ianjackson8643]

well he has to make the cup, he has to grow the beans then pick them, he then has to build the roasting machine, next he has to build the grinder then grind the beans, oh and he has to build the farm, milk the cow. finally he has to build the coffee machine

[@jmchez]

@@ianjackson8643 Back when she was a teen in the 1920's, my grandmother used to pick coffee beans from her yard, roast them, grind them and then brew them with a cloth filter. You know what she said about modern coffee machines? "They are a lot less effort and taste just fine."

[@carlsmith6889]

This is without a doubt some of the very best craftsmanship I’ve ever seen... simply amazing work.