Ancient Layout Line Techniques For Constructing The Antikythera Mechanism - Experimental Archaeology

[@ThisOldTony]

using your own blood for layout fluid has got to be the toughest thing I've ever seen; stuff of legends! parents will recount this to their children for generations. as always, extraordinary detective skills.

[@molitovv]

This Old Tony still thinking about the ringleader in the tub here!

[@davelahoud1256]

Funnily enough, I thought of you when he used blood!

[@1theheightofparadise]

That is so metal

[@StefanGotteswinter]

We used to use apprenticeblood. But HR has frowned uppon that.

[@finnsailing69]

TOT i thought you used blood too, i´ve seen you cover some work pieces with your blood.... wait? that wasn´t suppose to happen? ;)

[@Clickspring]

Thank you for all of the excellent suggestions folks, it was a blast checking them out - lots more testing to come over the next few videos in the main series as I get stuck into the engraving - Please enjoy :)

[@rjk7104]

I love this series. I do wonder if this sidetracking is a little bit excessive in the grand scheme of things - it's not like Dykem would be seen once the project is completely finished.

[@AbdulKarim-fs5iw]

Awesome breakdown Chris .. Thanks again..

[@aussiebloke609]

@rjk The whole point is to see just how hard it would be to use period techniques and materials. Doing it all with modern machines and materials way would be much easier - and wouldn't be visible either. But that defeats the intent of the exercise.

[@Bereft777]

So cool of you to collaborate like that. You are a shiney example, thank you!

[@driftonAloft]

I see blood as a very valid option thouhg it probably wasn't human, goat, chicken or pigs blood would of be readily available and thanks for all the videos they are one of the things that has gotten me interested in machining

[@Wintergatan]

That Engraving test was so beautiful. Being a test piece made it almost even better somehow. Thanks for this series!!

[@Clickspring]

Thank you Martin :)

[@1495978707]

Clickspring Yeah that’s a lot of work for just a test

[@nullsnaggle5198]

Holy snek its martin...gotta say you got me into making mechanisms so thank you

[@edeggermont]

I never enjoyed watching paint dry more! Fascinating, and I just love your dedication

[@maxximumb]

It appears at least 6,600 other people, including me, agree with you.

[@ZomB1986]

Also try enjoying drying paint under a microscope by Sixty Symbols. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYiYqHVup69rkMU

[@dsenti]

I for one like to pretend that you just happened to have all these materials laying around your workshop. “Squid ink, hm. Oh right! Next to the woad!”

[@trentpierce7656]

I read that in an Adam Savage voice haha

[@MultiPureEnergy]

Trent Pierce for some reason I did too, but I didn’t realize until i read your comment

[@slypig24]

You do know he has a Time Machine, that's how he gets all his very accurate techniques & layout recipes.

[@MrPotatochips4]

I was just taking my first sip of Tea - couldn't quite get it all down.

[@livedandletdie]

@slypig24 Those 2 rascals and their time machine, eh?

[@ericwebster6911]

And the winner of 2018's most unusual shopping cart goes to...

[@Abom79]

Chris, very impressive tests, and way cool you took into account all of the viewer suggestions. Like Tony, was amazed at the "blood" test! I never would have thought of that.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate!

[@shonaoneill5151]

@@Clickspring My two favourite KZbinrs.....YAY 😄

[@cnclathe21]

Adom we wait a video for the new radial bro!!

[@624Dudley]

Chris, I’m amazed that in the short time available, you were able to research and procure a wide range of odd materials, study up on their uses & history, (presumably) practice off-camera, and then produce quality video. Are you being assisted by aliens? This is quality stuff, my cyber friend! Keep up the good work!

[@shonaoneill5151]

@@624Dudley Agreed, Chris is extremely thorough, going through all those items to find the most likely and suitable method for the job at hand......impressive.

[@DobraEspacial]

I really can't believe I have access to this type of quality content FOR FREE. I'm learning so much with you. THANKS! 😄

[@camogrrl]

We wrote essays from enclyopedias at the library before the internet. Now there is too much info and you can find any lie you want to believe in on there. University will not accept internet references. You must cite the original reserch. Lol academia knows the internet isn’t a reliable source.

[@vladimirpoutine4140]

@@camogrrl It seems entirely like you were responding to some other arrangement of words.

[@dustysparks]

"Remember kids, the only difference between screwing around and Science, is writing it all down!" But seriously, you're finding excellent materials for filling in engravings as you mentioned, not just for marking for cutting/drilling. This is awesome, and inspiring!

[@MrPotatochips4]

I read about these ancient materials and compounds 40 yrs ago, somewhere, in a book, when learning to work with wood - and there was a partial translation to modern English - now to see them so clearly while in use is just miraculous. 1000 x thanks! Bless your heart! Down votes are obviously from the ever AWOL volunteers.

[@mikedrop4421]

Today on Clickspring we're making Dykem. Paging Alec Steele. Mr. Steele your dream video is ready.

[@maxximumb]

Blooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Dykem! (I think that's the right lyrics)

[@MiniMartimus]

You are the only KZbin creator who i have never skipped through a video Honestly your craftsmanship and videos are breathtaking 👍

[@sheller153]

Good choice in watercolors! Winsor & Newton is fantastic!

[@motopreserve]

If Dykem was available during antiquity, it would have still been on the Antikythera device when found...based on how long it stays on my hands after a project.... :)

[@mpetersen6]

Now if it was Prussian Blue* or Prussian Red (which I haven't seen in 50+ years) it would still be there when the Sun expands onto a Red Giant *I once had to do a map for school and my dad had a tube of Prussian Blue in the basement. Oh was I a mess. He also had Prussian Red which he got from his father.

[@motopreserve]

@@mpetersen6 Very true. I've only used it a couple times years ago for valve lapping.... looking at it on my fingers now :)

[@iskandertime747]

I love these moments when you try to get in the head of the original maker. It's fascinating to imagine how he overcame the challenges of the build.

[@elislider]

The painstaking dedication to the finest of details is unparalleled in anything I've ever seen. "no big deal just etched out this entire small plate with intricate detail just as an example". Simply amazing

[@grandmastergeorgez]

You kept the best and simplest for the end.... marking and then rubbing the surface makes everything easy to read.

[@stevenfrance6290]

Oh clickspring, how I've missed you so so much..

[@aaronbouquet644]

I wish i had not found this chanel, AVE, and This Old Tony right before tax season. Gonna be a real chore explaining the new forge, lathe, and drill mill to the mrs.

[@elistevens6366]

Seriously, Clickspring is the best channel on KZbin. Each video raises the bar so much higher for all other content creators. Chris, thank you for another amazing video! Truly, you inspire me, keep up the great work!

[@christopheleblanc9175]

love the archeological approach to every step of this build, we some times take for granted how easy tooling and marking is now a days, it really puts the difficulty they had in building any thing , let alone some thing as precise and complected as this device was to make,

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

If at all possible, from what I've seen from you, I was surprised by the quality of the hand engraved letters - so perfect it rivals with any machine, and it's just a test piece...

[@davelahoud1256]

Blew me away too, and it really shouldn't have surprised me considering all his other incredible builds and videos.

[@Pcat0]

The text was a work of art.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

@@Pcat0 Absolutely!

[@JakeBiddlecome]

Holy crap I didn't catch that that was a test piece. I got chills when I saw it and immediately wanted one. For what purpose I don't know...

[@PaulMurrayCanberra]

@@JakeBiddlecome Hey, Chris: sell the test pieces!

[@PiperFishing]

I'm happy to know that there are so many intelligent people that comment on your videos to give you all these great suggestions.

[@HandToolRescue]

14:23 Worst omelette ever...

[@Crustyswede1]

Your patience and precision never ceases to amaze me. ANOTHER great video. Take care.

[@StuffUCanMake]

Once in a while in the dense forests of KZbin I come across a true gem like your channel and I feel sad. I am sad that it took me this long to know such a gold mine. Thank you, I will be regular here!

[@BrassLock]

A very well expressed comment that also rings true for me.

[@ΓΡΗΓΟΡΙΟΣΛΑΦΑΡΑΣ]

I see a lot of greek fans. Keep up with your exellent videos. Περιμενουμε το επομενο!

[@mitchtavio]

The amount of effort you put into these builds and videos is immense. Thanks for spending so much time on them! That engraved test plate was a whole project in itself!

[@granander]

You Sir have fantastic patience when it comes to massive amounts of research and trial and error... quite inspirational!

[@OutOfNamesToChoose]

Holy CARP!!! Tyrian purple is 4,280.00 USD * / 1000 mg at one supplier I found!

[@wobblysauce]

Yep... they know their market.

[@nurgle11]

Takes a huge amount of Murex snails to make just a small amount ... 8500 snails per gram

[@jort93z]

@Evi1M4chine I think when you are paying over 1USD per mg, it is not a bad idea to use mg.

[@elcheapo5302]

You...hand engraved that entire plate? Just when I think I've seen Chris do it all, he astounds me once again.

[@intjonmiller]

That entire *test* plate.

[@howder1951]

Again, answering the unanswerable! Great depth of possibilities, i love that you don't simply "ask" a question. Good work, enjoy these videos I do!

[@Tigerbythetoe]

This series of videos, is so watchable! I can even watch the same video more than once and still be wowed. Really great, no, amazing and fascinatingly mesmerizing content. My appreciation of the level of skill put into these videos just increases with every new installment. Thank you!

[@slick4401]

By far the best series of videos on the Internet. Extremely well done. Impeccable work. Congratulations!

[@LethargicVids]

The depth in which you explore these different techniques never ceases to astound me. Constantly looking forward to your next video. :)

[@ngiorgos]

Εμείς ευχαριστούμε για τα φανταστικά βίντεο. Με την τέχνη σου δίνεις ζωή στην ιστορία

[@frankduxe1218]

Im a user of KZbin since its very beginning and this is the first ever recommendation that's worth it. This content is brilliant. Thank you so much!

[@dimitriskoutsipetsidis]

That final inscription in greek ("thanks for viewing") got me by surprise! I've been following your channel from the clock project and I was beyond excited when I saw you were going to do the Antikythera Mechanism. I find everything about the artifact so interesting and intriguing and have read and seen lots about it - but your series really stands out in so many ways. Hope your content gets some official, and much deserved, recognition by museums and institutions by the end. Thank you so much for your time and effort in sharing this amazing project with us! Greetings from Greece!

[@EleanorPeterson]

It's hard to imagine a higher quality series of videos than this. Everything about it - content, sound balance, music, camerawork, narration, lighting, pace - is brilliant. I'm currently watching the whole series for the third time. It never gets tired, Chris. :-)

[@Clickspring]

Thank you!

[@alessandroceloria]

Literally giving your own blood for the sake of the video and the project... This... Is dedication... Keep it going Chris, your videos are just plain awesome and inspiring!

[@BisdremisKostas]

Somehow i feel so proud being able to read the inscriptions on the dial , ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΟΥΜΕ ΔΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΨΥΧΑΓΩΓΙΑ.

[@jtcustomknives]

Absolutely amazing the amount of time he takes to do things. This is hard proof he enjoys the process. I have always said it’s the journey that counts not the destination. Enjoy every step of your chosen path.

[@lodgecav490]

And there I was thinking you had nothing but pure patience running through your veins! Awesome as ever, thank you!

[@DustyKorpse]

This is what the interweb was made for, inquisitive minds coming together to develop innovative solutions to problems. All the best for 2019 to Chris and everyone in the comments section 👍☺

[@johnwayne2103]

What an extraordinary video. The depth of what you went into is amazing. You sir need to win an award for this video.

[@Bereft777]

BEAUTIFUL! The collaboration of many minds guiding a hand of one awesome man. Thank you! I scribe everything, to leave my fingerprint behind.

[@scottholt2]

He sure does his research. Excellent video

[@jayphilipwilliams]

I'm VERY impressed by the intelligence and knowledge of your viewers!!!

[@hvanmegen]

The quality of content and the production value of these video's are just INSANE... this stuff surpasses anything I've seen on TV, KZbin or any other source.

[@utooth8114]

I am blown away by your detailed approach to this subject. I've learnt heaps about marking dyes etc in this video. Please keep the great videos coming. 👍

[@maxdoran2504]

One of the more outstanding things about these videos is the amount of geniuses in the comments who think of those ideas! Ofcourse he does a great job aswell and your videos are amazing so good job

[@1959Berre]

The quality of your video's never seizes to amaze me. One can only guess how much time you spend preparing, filming and editing. Wonderful job. Congratulations on the 400K subscibers, you earned it!

[@manoslogothetis4247]

Blood, sweat and I hope no tears were involved into making those wonderful videos. You are a modern Hephaestus! Εύγε!

[@eiriksjon8656]

That`s one hell of a testpiece!! Outstanding work as allways

[@citizen116]

I am not qualified to even watch you work SIR. Your mastery of focus is astonishing. I have watched the watch makers sand a bridge on a ‘A Lange & Sohne’ watch and was amazed with her efforts as well. You are not the only gifted artisan HOWEVER, you are the only one that has delivered this volume of content to the masses. There is no way to thank you sufficiently nonetheless THANK YOU!

[@cycoholic]

Amazing as always. Your dedication to exploring the possible construction techniques is to be applauded. 😊

[@PeterWMeek]

As always, the production values of your videos are head and shoulders above almost every other KZbin Creator.

[@matthewroepke4644]

Chris, you’re the coolest horologist out there. Keep up the great work! You inspire so many with your amazing skills. Thank you!

[@girliedog]

I've always been fascinated with ancient methods for painting and fabricating. This is a fascinating video, thank you,

[@levelthr33]

I applause your Greek engraving! At first i thought you had a stencil, but then I saw you did it freehand! Amazing, I as a Greek couldn't have done it better! Also, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΟΥΜΕ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ!

[@me3333]

Chris, you are one of the few people that can actually say you have "Blood, Sweat and Tears" in your work without exaggerating. Love your videos and very much appreciate you sharing such high quality content!

[@antalz]

When it comes to drying time, I think we should take into account the extraordinary patience the makers of these devices had.

[@madrandomize5115]

"ΚΑΙ ΕΜΕΙΣ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΟΥΜΕ ΓΙΑ ΑΥΤΟ ΤΟ ΒΙΝΤΕΟ " (WE ALSO THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO) Keep it up !

[@LeatherandLight]

This project is absolutely fascinating and your attention to detail pertaining to the methods of the time makes it even more interesting and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for your diligence and craftsmanship.

[@Veptis]

Oh God yes. You are the one that can talk me to sleep. And your videos are inspiring me to keep my projects alive.

[@maxximumb]

If you want another good bedtime voice, BigClive here on KZbin.

[@petersatzer3010]

Phenomenal work. Just stunning. Not only the mechanism itself, but your dedication to detail and great presentation as well.

[@fynbo1007]

Amazing, thank you for sharing your journey. God bless you and your family

[@dittilio]

I can't believe how much detail you went into each one. This is incredible.

[@ChrisB257]

Great to see you back Chris. This was a most informative set of demos. Super work - particularly that test engraving - gorgeous. :)

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate :)

[@bluebalute]

@@Clickspring That test piece would make an excellent give away.

[@RobGodMC]

This was a great video. The effort and result of obtaining the ressources, testing them and reading all the comments and obviously research is outstanding. BTW. Great move to like every single one of these comments.

[@jarofmilk5113]

Your videos are SO thorough and well made, I'm just saying that now even though I've been a fan for a long time. I'm surprised you don't have well over 1 million subs.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate, very much appreciate you watching :)

[@bkboggy]

This is awesome. I was actually thinking about you yesterday.... I was like "Man, this year would start off great if Clickspring posted a video." And here we are, thanks!

[@madnessbydesignVria]

"Come in off the ledge!" "Why?!?" "Well, there's a new Clickspring video!" "... Sweet." :)

[@ChuckUnderFire]

This is awesome

[@Bereft777]

Amen

[@madnessbydesignVria]

What's amazing is not just the quality of his manufacturing skills, but also his skill at visually documenting it and narrating it so clearly. Any one of these things is an art-form in itself, but he nails all three consistently... :)

[@DeadFront1319]

You Sir are a dying bread, absolutely amazing!!! The attention to detail is spectacular!! Thanks for the videos!

[@trueherbsman]

..,you'll see me every time! Wow Chris you are so inspiring!

[@peternicholsonu6090]

I watch your videos in a desperate attempt to improve my patience which I badly need to improve. Thankyou so much for making my therapy sooooo interesting.

[@BrianJ001]

To build the stunning Antikythera machine you used modern machines, engineering brass stock metals and drills with steel that I am sure weren't available to the ancient artisans. How the hell did they do it and how many did they make?? And modify?? Clickspring is magic and you are a magician! Many thanks!! :-]

[@bvs1q]

this is amazing, super props to you for actually taking up suggestions from the comments, and putting all this info in 1 vid !

[@wewd]

ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ ΠΟΥ ΠΑΡΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΗΣΑΤΕ ΤΟ ΒΙΝΤΕΟ

[@edgeeffect]

Ευχαριστώ - it would take me a long time to type that into Google Translate without a Greek keyboard... now I can cut 'n' paste. :)

[@gfilippou]

That was cool

[@jasondoe2596]

edgeeffect, it says: "THANK YOU FOR WATCHING THE VIDEO"

[@samc5898]

Google translate is slackin lol

[@rolflews]

Looks Greek to me...

[@matthewsykes4814]

History and science coming together in the best way possible. I was never a real fan of most of history, military yes but the rest kinda got left on bookshelves. Science on the other hand........ Fascinating subject and done in your usual thorough and exacting way, the waiting is more than worth it

[@siegfriedgsa]

For a passionate like me your videos are really incredible ! Thanks for your excellent work ! Cheers from France :)

[@TheDaken]

Our craft is an art. Clickspring you have a beautifully rare talent keep it up 👍

[@ItsMeeJon]

I hate that it takes so long for new videos but I understand why. Amazing work!

[@Blueshirt38]

The most amazing part about this video is that you actually went through almost the entire comment section on your video.

[@thedabblingwarlock]

Whoa, this is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen. The Copper Sulfate method (on steel) was like watching magic. I wonder if this is how the myths about lead into gold and Midas got started.

[@levih7052]

Yeah, that (the copper sulfate) was a particularly beautiful process.

[@raulcid2369]

I admire your channel and those who follow you because regardless of our professions or tastes, we share this passion for creating things or understanding how they are created from a technical or aesthetic point of view. Thank you for creating this type of content with the effort and attention to the details that you present!

[@sketchstuffs]

Chris, you are a boost to local economies. I see the notification, and before I watch, I run to the store and buy $40 worth of junk food that I can enjoy while watching your new video! 😂😂😂

[@Clickspring]

Ha ha! Terrific mate, thanks for tuning in each release :)

[@RCTitan33]

The video and production quality is incredible, this should be a TV series

[@BrassLock]

My sense is that TV is now a failed platform due to the "Media Moguls" of the last century kidding themselves that most of the world's population (i.e.viewers) were stupid, had no curiosity to learn skills, and had little interest in reality. Very little has changed, as the focus becomes more political, sensationalist or searching for fashionable trends.

[@heatshield]

Bye, Sharpie. There's a new highly experimental compound in town.

[@JL20231]

Amazing content Chris, the anicents would be proud of all the hard work you are doing to rediscover their secrets.

[@tater0909]

thanks for all the wonderful videos. love them!

[@chrisbrowner]

Your thorough scientific approach is really impressive. Great ideas from the community too

[@ROBRENZ]

Most excellent Chris! ATB, Robin

[@Clickspring]

Thank you Robin :)

[@kgeorgejunior]

"ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ ΠΟΥ ΠΑΡΑΚΟΥΛΟΥΘΗΣΑΤΕ ΤΟ ΒΙΝΤΕΟ". ΕΜΕΙΣ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΟΥΜΕ ΓΙΑ ΑΥΤΟ ΤΟ ΥΠΕΡΟΧΟ ΒΙΝΤΕΟ!

[@fasfan]

Quandry: Wants more Clickspring videos because of the amazing quality and skills involved. More frequent uploads would mean less time making Clickspring videos of such high quality. Accepts upload rate because you can't rush art. I want more videos because they are awesome. They are awesome because of the time and care that go into each one.

[@billysharp2242]

Iv just joined... I'm a auto mechanic and do some fine detail work sometimes. I have massive respect for the skill set required to to do what you do sir! Hats off to you!! Look forward to many more brilliant videos!

[@mikevanderkuijl5127]

Once again a great video Chris!

[@bshinn4884]

I have been mesmerized by your channel since I found it months back. This is awesome, and I wish I had half the skill you have.

[@johnthorogood6601]

If I hadn't previously worked out your Stralian accent, the Coles beetroot gave you away mate!. love your videos!

[@pilgrimm23]

Thank you Chris. You have discussed chemicals I am aware of, never seen looked at this in depth before, and done practically, intelligently, and this in completely..... My Hat is off to a master.