Patron Series 3: Constructing a

[@narkyboy]

Ruby Slipstone.. Isn't she the 1920s intrepid explorer, and pilot of your flying machine?

[@t4rtee819]

i need to draw it... thank you...

[@jeremylastname873]

She’ll hone your heart to fit. ❤

[@DanielOwens-v5f]

As a soon to be retired ME and toolmaker, it does my heart good to see that this level of understanding and craftsmanship are still alive and well. When I was a mere apprentice some 50+ years ago, a journeyman tool maker, Sven who was himself 75 years old at the time, confided in me that he was afraid the art was dying and being replaced by automated equipment. Most folks nowadays don't appreciate the level of precision that can be achieved with simple tools and has been for centuries. Thank you Chris for restoring my faith. Somewhere Sven is smiling too.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate, great to have you watching :)

[@Marcuscalafatty]

Good old super glue from Bunnings .

[@Paul-FrancisB]

It makes me smile that your idea of a "presentable state" is what normal people aspire to 😂

[@Tasarran]

LOL, yeah, his 'good enough for now' is my final dream goal

[@Clickspring]

Hi Folks, Episode 3 of the Dial Indicator project is good to go! There is much hand fitting in this episode, as well as a thorough testing of the watchmaker's faceplate. Have a great Christmas, and I will catch you all in the New Year! Cheers, Chris.

[@ItsJoebie]

* makes a piece of art orders of magnitude more impressive than anything ive done in my life * Chris: "Its presentable."

[@opendstudio7141]

Mesmerizing when presented in a well crafted production. Lighting style added a touch of depth; knowing you shops small footprint; quiet impressive. Of course, dramatizing the reflective nature of the material by add contrast. 👍

[@Clickspring]

Thank you, appreciate you tuning in :)

[@pjhalchemy]

Absolutely stunning Cinematography (DP) in my book. Chris always creates a mood and feelings with light, dark and reflections as well as stunning visual movements (lathe plate spinning)....On and On I could go! Thanks @opendstudio7141 and Chris for the Magic!!

[@iTeerRex]

Oh hey have you been flying that thing all over NJ scaring people?

[@EleanorPeterson]

Formation flying with the old 'Boston' guitar-ships.🙂

[@BadYossa]

You win the internet!

[@Yaivenov]

That juxtaposition of the incredibly ornate fixture plate with the rudimentary indicator (the wood skewer) is a beautiful cross section of technology and history.

[@warrenjones744]

Now that I have seen the watchmakers faceplate in action I have to say it is absolutely brilliant. As always Chris your presentation and craftsmanship are to be admired greatly.

[@ralflisell3287]

Absolutely breathtaking - again. Thank you, Sir Chris.

[@Clickspring]

Cheers to you Sir Ralf!

[@linkah]

man, I can only dream of having such a detail oriented mind. I always get to a point in my projects where I'm just.. "close enough to call it good" and then I regret it for years afterwards. I just can't visualize the dimensions and maintain that vision. Always amazing to watch you work.

[@jackpijjin4088]

As someone who also makes things and obsesses over details... don't feel bad, don't regret it. It's better to be "good enough" than to be super nitpicky perfectionist, because more often than not the outcome is being unable to enjoy your project and ultimately being burnt out over it.

[@jtcustomknives]

So glad you jeweled it. So worth it in the long run. Very impressive

[@colehasson1584]

Rediscovered the channel last night. So good to see great content produced regularly, over years.

[@AlanHardacre]

This is by far the most elegant channel on KZbin.

[@gregvw123]

An absolute joy to watch. Thank you!

[@tIPODgraphic]

After these years following your content, I can say, at least in my case, that your videos are like ASMR for my eyes, for which I am very grateful. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

[@ChrisB257]

You're one of a kind Chris - as ever, a joy to watch you at work with such exquisite attention to detail.

[@KC_463]

I continue to be amazed at the utility of CA glue for these projects. I had no idea it could be such a versatile helper!

[@dhombios]

I didn’t expect this video to come out that soon. The design looks great!

[@kennethstaszak9990]

The animations are worth the price of admission.

[@jackpledger8118]

Great video and amazing craftsmanship.

[@ДмитрийР-у1щ]

Я ваш постоянный зритель. Мне всегда нравится как вы делаете какой нибудь механизм. Сколько труда, сколько любви вы вкладываете в свою работу. И у вас всегда получается по истине шедевр. Уважаю таких людей как вы. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Clickspring]

Спасибо, ценю, что уделили время просмотру.

[@olekbeluga314]

Я не знал что здесь по-русски говорят. Clickspring -- мастер.

[@Cookie-cn2jc]

Every time you release a new vid the whole family stops everything, sits mesmerized with oohs, aahs and sighs with admiration. Unfortunately, also with intense feelings of inadequacy and the knowledge we will never reach the god-like perfection you exemplify with our meager skills. Thanks so much for setting the bar so high.

[@ramonpizarro]

That's a very nice O'Neill cylinder you're flying through, I hope the habitat authorities don't slap you with a fine for flying too low

[@AbdulazizAl-Khater]

Stunning work! Absolutely love the attention to detail.

[@ManSkirtBrew]

I'm so pleased to see you holding the mechanism with a watchmaker's movement holder

[@s_m_north]

Have followed the Antikythera mechanism and Sun dial calendar builds these videos are so inspiring and thought provoking. As a hobbyist luthier there are so many transferable and relatable points that I can use whenever I feel a “that’ll do” moment coming on. Thank you!

[@arloames4517]

I drop everything every time you drop a video. Thanks for showing all of us what truly fine work looks like.

[@RalfyCustoms]

G'day Chris, and a very merry Christmas to you and yours buddy, thanks for sharing all you do, I've thoroughly enjoyed it 🎉

[@Clickspring]

Merry Christmas mate!

[@ianwarnock1160]

I would love to see this work suplimented with the rose or straight-line engine! (Grand Seiko kind of stuff! 😉) But as always, Chris is a master of his trade and I love watching every bit of the process!

[@Oldtanktapper]

Yeah, surely it’s too good an opportunity to miss!

[@christopherharsh8837]

Every video every time this man's level of perfection amazes me. The level of patience this man must have is unreal

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍 and Merry Christmas to you and your family 😊

[@Clickspring]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Craig :)

[@danielmorrison7579]

Your precision finishing detail work is so fine, it looks like a CAD drawing.

[@stevemackelprang8472]

Truly " otherworldly" skills!

[@peterhackett178]

Incredibly impressive, Chris.

[@gragaloth6237]

I'm a professional clock repairman and getting into clockmaking as well. I've also dabbled with the trades in tool and die and mechanical design. There's definitely a clockmaking way of construction and an industrial way of construction, they're quite different but both are certainly adequate. It's quite interesting to see the difference between the typical construction of a dial indicator and the one you're making. This one definitely screams a clockmaker made this lol but it has those hints of industrial mechanical design. It really is like watching an artist grab inspiration from multiple different avenues. Very nice

[@ErugoPurakushiOne]

Breathtaking series!

[@bksl09]

That 5-sided broach usage at 4:15 is really interesting. I never thought something so simple could be so genius!

[@steveward53]

Thank you for posting the best , most riveting 35 minutes of TV that I shall watch this entire festive season , spellbinding work sir.

[@aelliixx]

Can we talk about how good the music is in this video?!

[@vincejamison8078]

Im not a machinist, I love your channel.

[@Clickspring]

Very much appreciate you watching :)

[@beachcomberbob3496]

Cor, I haven't seen 'finger cots' for 25 years! Nice to see they're still in use.

[@curmudgeon1933]

KZbinr 'Nekkid Watchmaker' uses them on nearly all his watch restorations. Well worth checking out.

[@mhorlor]

The video is art, the work and skills making the piece of physical art are of the highest order

[@Chris-ho2by]

I knew it, the interstellar warp gate is in the next project series !

[@cadthunkin]

I find in every industry, the best makers are also the best tool makers. I'm thinking at every step, Did he make that? Yah, he made that too. Dang it.

[@Ujeb08]

Beautifully done Chris! Thanks so much for sharing . Your skills are impeccable

[@MrTrapper28]

Chris, you’re on another level. I absolutely love and admire your work. Happy Christmas.

[@steamerpowered]

Absolutely amazing! I'm so happy to see this project advancing! World class work, Chris!

[@FloorEyes0_0]

Absolutely beautiful work as always. Love watching your processes!

[@petethefeet1461]

exquisite work ... a Merry Christmas everyone

[@markusfischhaber8178]

wow.. simply wow!

[@tomjewett5839]

Great Christmas present thank you so much. Your attention to detail is awesome

[@colepdx187]

Thanks! Your videos are the greatest.

[@PurpleFinchFarm]

LOL Those jewels are absolutely enormous.

[@ezruarn]

The most satisfying KZbin channel provides both amazing video editing and great music.

[@erniecamhan]

Such a talented/skilled and creative man 👌

[@iansmeath8674]

Now you video skills are approaching your machining abilities! Another great presentation, thank you Chris and all the best for the holiday season...cheers.

[@55ATA3]

Great video, as always your skills are at a very high level. I worked making machines for car plants, the only things that had to be within 1 mm were the NC blocks and locating pins for the steel. We used lasers to tell us what needed to be shimmed, by how much and in what direction. You just can't do that when your making something so small.

[@jackhowell8708]

“A slight reluctance . . . “ Was just thinking this whole thing is poetic when you said that.

[@richt-1]

Thank you so much for making this wonderful content Chris. A very merry Christmas and happy New Year to you.

[@Clickspring]

Cheers mate, Merry Christmas to you too :)

[@CandidZulu]

Outstanding work and presentation!

[@midimidori4699]

Merry Christmas to me! This is the best gift I'll receive this year 🖤

[@midimidori4699]

Also I can't believe I never noticed, but Chris, are you a southpaw?

[@midimidori4699]

I also think this has been my favorite in this series so far. Thank you so much, Chris! Been following you since Antikythera, and I hope to see more of your beautiful, meticulous machining for years to come!

[@wiso31]

La verdad que este canal es un deleite.....

[@fellipec]

This level of workmanship is almost obscene

[@majord_nz]

There's nothing "almost" about this workmanship

[@Oldtanktapper]

Merry Clickmas Chris! Loving the progress of this project, it’ll be a beauty when you’re done.

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

Incredible work as always Chris. Have a merry Christmas 🍻

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate, Merry Christmas to you too :)

[@fabricancustoms]

You satisfied my itch. Thank you sir!

[@t4rtee819]

somehow i develop a habit of eating while watching your videos. apparently this level of work leaves me hungry for more!

[@Jarek66]

Twoja praca jest genialna a montaż filmów to poezja. Dzięki i pozdrawiam.

[@Clickspring]

Dziękuję, doceniam, że poświęciłeś czas na obejrzenie

[@gregprevis34]

Chris. I look forward to each of your videos. Content keeps me riveted and your editing is superb! Merry Christmas from Prince George Va. USA!😊

[@MarioAlbertoTibantaGarcia]

Excelente, mucha paciencia, conocimientos y habilidades. Felicidades.

[@jamesfisher2430]

Chris, are you going to be doing investment casting for the body? I feel that would be easier for you to get the details you want with wax and plaster. I see a lot of smiths use that technique to get the intricate pummels and cross guards.

[@mr.b2232]

Absolutely outstanding as usual. Thanks and Happy Christmas to all. 👍😎

[@andersjjensen]

YES! The space ship dial indicator is back! :D Merry Christmas everyone.

[@johnmoorefilm]

Music is always so good….❤

[@likebot.]

uh... Merry Chris mas Your videos are so relaxing along with everthing else.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

An out of body experience. 😳

[@TheChzoronzon]

Merry Christmas

[@Mongo63a]

I really enjoyed this episode.

[@BaconbuttywithCheese]

Hey Chris, just had NASA on the blower, they want their uber precision bbq skewer back. Astonishing work as always.

[@patw999]

Hi Chris, again you never cease to amaze me. I have a thought. On one of your “Tools, Glorious Tools” maybe you could make true stones using the WhitWorth method and show us how it’s done? Just a thought. Thanks.

[@NyancyCat]

one thing that i think goes underappreciated in your videos is the music. its always perfectly balanced such that it holds your attention without overpowering the content. makes your videos extremely relaxing - lost count how many times ive fallen asleep to them.

[@johnkelley9877]

Incredible work! Thanks for sharing this.

[@whistlertimbc]

Just amazing...many thanks!

[@_D_P_]

First appearance of 3D printing in a Clickspring vid? Looks to be resin, which is delightful for detail and precision. The custom sanding guide is a great application. I've not seen that before.

[@hegyimutymuty]

man, this guy is a genius, he has the creativity and foresight, to plan ahead, make the mechanism one way, and to demonstrate another way by retrofitting the previous way to ruby bearings. I have been following you for the last few years since the antykthera mechanism and I just looked you up, and I haven't found anything about who you are (I'm guessing that's on purpose) I was imagining you were someone in your 50s 60s with your nice deep baritone voice, and immense experience and knowledge, am I somewhat right, or I'm sorely mistaken? congrats for what you have achieved so far, and I wish you all the best for your future endeavours! I really like your editing style and music choice as well :) I asked about this in another video, but if you see this, is the antykthera series done, or set aside? sorry if I missed something

[@stringmanipulator]

another jawdropping video

[@Preso58]

That was lovely to watch. Regards, Preso

[@Clickspring]

Cheers mate :)

[@mayhemmayo]

THANK YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@kristiandelchev4034]

Amazing work!

[@krzysztofkozorys516]

The modern Da Vinci !

[@TheRaro777]

Perfekto!

[@auntyflo-fv1oc]

I am entranced! Thank you!

[@elluisito000]

A pristine video, as usual 😊

[@andrewnaylor3965]

Superb work Thank you for sharing

[@Pv2qso]

the level is really really high!

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Great as always Chris TFS, GB :)

[@Clickspring]

Cheers mate :)

[@wombleofwimbledon5442]

Merry Christmas!

[@Danger_mouse]

Merry Christmas Chris

[@RNMSC]

Not having done any of this, I would be concerned that peaning over the locating pins would also tend to drive them in just a little bit further, which might affect the locating function. I presume that to do this 'right' is largely a matter of technique where the process involves moving the pin material to the side more than down. But that's likely to take me a few years to get right. :-) Looking great.

[@Clickspring]

You are correct, the peening does indeed very slightly send the pins a little deeper, which affects the fit although not the location. The trick is being aware that this is going to happen and keep it in mind regarding the feel of the fit prior to the peen. Brass is such a beautifully malleable material, even a slightly tight fit will tend to give a little after time. Great to have you watching and commenting mate :)