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[@oldschool1993]

A GREEK TRAGEDY IN 1 ACT SETTING- Tasos, local wheelwright drops by his nerdy pal Demetrios' house. TASOS- " Hey man how's that computer thing coming along?" DEMETRIOS- " I totally screwed up and cut my gears before filing the square hole, now the blasted thing doesn't run true- a whole week wasted" TASOS- " The gods are angry at you, but don't worry, we can fix it" DEMETRIOS- How?? the whole thing needs to be re-done" TASOS- " Do it like we do over at the chariot shop- just cut away the old gears and we can shrink a new ring on like we do with the chariot wheels, then just cut some new teeth- no need to re-make the whole thing" DEMETRIOS- You are awesome dude- that blasted Olympic committee has been on my case to finish this thing. Come on over this weekend and I'll cook up some calamari and we can pop the cork on an amphora or two."

[@hectorwilliamson3437]

Underrated comment!

[@phillip6083]

Hey. Been watching your antikythera build and I gotta say....impressed. In a previous episode you mentioned that candle soot is a good temporary marking compound you were grasping at a better compound. In those days the paints and inks would likely be usable but also temporary due to the how primitive they were and the fact the were primarily used on porous materials like wood, parchment, leather and clay/stone etc.... There is another option that would have been available and known to any person who works metals (especially alloys) Tarnish....or in other words....patina. A brass or bronze object left out in the air or exposed to many types of mild acids and bases has the tendency to discolor.this patina can be easily marked through and when the job is done removed either by rubbing or dipping in a mild acid to dissolve. I've used this method working copper water line.

[@TRINITY-ks6nw]

@@hectorwilliamson3437 Agreed

[@dantheman8862]

This dude is handling that purple dye constantly but never has any of it on his fingers. He's some kind of super hero of the shop, simply amazing stuff.

[@uhhhhh262]

Would gladly watch hour long episodes... professional production and top quality skills.

[@bitfreakazoid]

The great thing is that it wouldn't even feel like an hour. Some videos you get a sense of how long it is, but these completely enrapture you that you are surprised that it's already over.

[@majord_nz]

The timing and pace of these videos is professional and just right. But I agree that I could happily watch an hour of this. Just love the skill and craftsmanship - of both the work and the video.

[@ThisOldTony]

spectacular. and don't for a second think I missed your fred astaire @ 11:35. smooth moves!

[@Clickspring]

Would a little cocktail umbrella have been too much?

[@gregfeneis609]

In the same scene, it looked like Chris was working with a stunt double crown wheel support bracket. The layout dye colors kept changing btw blue and violet.

[@elidouek5438]

That colour shift is just due to filming angles

[@دربكه-م4ض]

This Old Tony سسسس

[@rups22]

The titans clash with this comment

[@christophervolk6087]

This video has some of the most satisfying scenes in any video ever

[@Clickspring]

In this video I make the small assembly that enables the user to drive the mechanism. Its an extra length episode for you folks, so please enjoy!

[@matthorvath9951]

Awesome video as always Chris, I love how relaxing these videos are to watch.

[@Saurabh070494]

awesome work chris..!! i use to be your patreon but due to some financial conditions could not continue.. i am looking forward to start being your patreon again.

[@TomMarsh1010]

I wonder if the teeth were precut on the strip. You could imagine them having long lengths of teeth strips, it would be a good apprentice task. Similarly, it might be easier to turn the circle down to the right size for the teeth, than build an equivalent of your indexer.

[@theostrich7322]

I just noticed you forgot to flux the joint before folding it again

[@Bereft777]

Clickspring Thank you!

[@barmetler]

I fall asleep to your videos so often.. Not because they're boring! They're just so relaxing. I love the warm lighting, sharp reflections on the brass, the precision of your craftsmanship, your voice, it's all very satisfying.

[@eliot6775]

The *pip* sound when you slide the gear onto the square pin. So satisfying

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Great as always. Very much enjoying this series.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate :)

[@bigboy6704]

I love seeing you comment on videos.

[@thoushaltnotsubscribetome3705]

NightHawkInLight, do you comment on all of Clickspring's videos? lol

[@bartlankheet9026]

wouldnt expect you here ;)

[@aries_9130]

The moment that the steady pins you filed down completely disappeared to the naked eye was freaking amazing. Yet another fascinating video. Thank you!

[@Migueldeservantes]

I guess that any one can call me bias.. but I just don't understand why this channel don't have 10 million subscribers.. for me watching his work, is rewarding, educational, relaxing & entertaining... "I guess that not every one have a mechanical mind like mine"

[@barbudania]

I just love it when two pieces fit together and make that beautiful click sound

[@ian-c.01]

Stunningly beautiful as usual and very satisfying to watch, especially that little click as the wheel is slipped onto the shaft ! For reference it's at 17:07

[@patprop74]

I could not of said it better myself! this EP has only been realised 3 hours ago, and already has 20.000 plus views, Clearly we are not alone that enjoys watching his fantastic craftsmanship.

[@alexreeve]

indeed that was that "oh yeah" kind of moment

[@rdspeedfab]

Always a pleasure when a new Clickspring video pops up in my feed. Thanks for never dissapointing!

[@ttgydddsd6305]

Out of all my youtube subscriptions, I look forward to your videos the most, Chris. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your work and film production. You are truly a master workman in your field. Can't wait for the next one.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you very mate, appreciate your support :)

[@Hakucho64]

Obviously the craftsmanship is through the roof, but so are the production values: editing, sound, lighting, composition. It's a masterwork in every respect!

[@AppliedScience]

Your work is always inspiring. I especially enjoyed the CA glue chuck on the mill and vee-cut living hinge in brass. Quick and elegant!

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate, terrific to have you watching!

[@VenturiLife]

Amazing, the complexity of the original mechanism also, and the skill of the ancient artisans to make something like that by hand.

[@bobwarren3898]

I took a couple of machine shop operations courses in college and I believe I have learned more about accurate part layout from this video than I did in two semesters at school.

[@InstrucTube]

Ugh, that little click when parts go together really well is SOOO good. Best sound ever.

[@Benwinch07]

I would probably sit and spin those gears for hours and not get anything else done.

[@Clickspring]

Blew half a day myself, doing just that...

[@elcheapo5302]

Chris, your level of craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none. Thank you for sharing.

[@EricEsquivel_Brazil]

I am always amazed by your skills and your method, but what really impresses me a lot, but much much more, is: How did they do it??? How did the Greeks could produce all parts and pieces, with the tools from that time?!?!? This is the most perfect 'mechanical computer' ever?!?!?!? How was all this knowledge lost during so many centuries? Thank you for sharing all the episodes.

[@dovos8572]

the only reason why we lost knowledge so often over the centuries is greed, pride, war and idiocy. i don't even want to know how many brilliant minds got killed in the name of a believe or because someone got jealouse or by one of the meny wars that were always happening. the next thing is that knowledge like that were most likely never written down or only in one highly guarded secret book that only a handfull of trusted people and the main apprentice got to see. the weel is one of the first major inventions after we started to farm in settlements and it isn't hard to believe that crude gear like weels out of wood and stone were used since then to grind corn or sharpen tools, but because of how greedy and jealouse humans are and the constantly fighting between themselve, it got reinventet over and over and over again until it was at least once invented or spread everywhere on the world and thus not forgotten again.

[@6NBERLS]

Stunning that our ancestors could make this kind of device at 100 BCE. Thanks, Chris, for the excellent photography, narration and production.

[@BadObsessionMotorsport]

This is absolutely exquisite work Chris. Beautiful.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate :)

[@mountwestmusic]

Your sense of detail and dedication to your craft is simply astonishing to watch.

[@RGSABloke]

Holy shit, he broached that square hole with a file!!! - total respect, i am humbled by your skills sir. kindest regards. Joe.

[@MrBigbobsbeans]

must have taken a wee while.

[@marvinkitfox3386]

A lovely video showing tool and instrument making as done by the gods, but what is a mere human supposed to learn from this?

[@mattgolman]

Somehow it ended up pretty true, too. No idea how he does that.

[@stxrynn]

I learned a bit of your secret to such glorious craftsmanship: you treat each part as a complete project in itself. You never rush through to get to the next part. Good hands, man. Excellent work.

[@marvintpandroid2213]

G'day Chris

[@Clickspring]

G'day!

[@thethomasbuilderrblx6273]

...here and welcome back to Clickspring.

[@funnytourtoise]

New Clickspring videos always make my day. Chris you make working with brass look way too easy, I can appreciate the effort it must take to make your videos look this well polished! :)

[@Newidude]

Yesssss! Love your work Chris. Love that "clickspring has uploaded a new video" notification.

[@Clickspring]

Great to have you watching mate :)

[@johnnywayne7654]

I love your videos, in fact, as a tradesman, journeyman machinist myself for over 25 years, you're quite hypnotic to watch. One thing I do, just as a safety and handy thing when parting off, is to leave a nubbin attached, around .1 thick, as then break my part loose by hand. It's big enough to hold the part for tool removal from the cut and small enough to break off by hand, with a sander or clip with pliers. Carry on, great video as always!

[@dasani7524]

Amazing work as always Chris

[@shanemathews4177]

Watching the series of videos makes me so much more interested in the mechanism! Imagine the Advanced Techniques they had over two thousand years ago to accomplish this construction it is beautiful

[@zanpekosak2383]

Thanks for finally using a lathe to cut the teeth! Much more interesting.

[@neilfranklin5644]

It is amazing that you manage to work out how to make all the parts from what we're a corroded lump of brass.

[@SalahEddineH]

Yaaay! New Clickspring video! Keep rocking, my man! Your work is simply top notch!

[@koszuta]

Ahh Sunday morning coffee and Clickspring. There's nothing better

[@tomgraham2688]

This is just so good, the amount of care and effort you place on every single parts is astonishing. Genuinely incredible.

[@GaryTruesdale]

The glorious precision! And then you snatch that part out of the air as it falls from the cutoff tool! Bravo Sir!

[@Clickspring]

That was one lucky catch - hoping for a call up for first slip...

[@Mrdark7199]

A tip from a apprentice black Smith when joining two flat ends like @3:29, when its flat hammer a slight taper in thickness, opposite on each end, so that you can have the ends overlap and you keep the same dimensions. You can then weld and or rivet the end together making a stronger joint even if you just bud and solder it.

[@hazbutler]

If I was in a packed bar, and this was on the tv, you would find me there, pint in hand, staring at the tv in amazement. Your videos are so engaging and incredibly well produced. Cheers, Chris.

[@Steelcrafted]

Dude I love your use of superglue arbors...and that tool post fly cutter!!!!

[@btcbob11392]

Don't know what kind of glue you use but I never get those kinds of results with the " super glue " I use, :(

[@mikewasowski1411]

Nothing comes close to this on KZbin. You are a master. Thanks for sharing. Sick pleasure from watching this.

[@mikewasowski1411]

I meant such pleasure! Ha

[@isedki]

Click, like, watch, be inspired and repeat. Chris you are a legend

[@Linrox]

@Clickspring You have more patience than anyone i know. But those patience allows for some extraordinary skills and beautiful work, something that is sorely lacking in today's world.

[@JohnHarmon]

I am always amazed with your patience. Thanks for sharing, I enjoy these videos.

[@danieldevito6380]

This is, quite possibly, my favorite channel on KZbin. If not the first, definitely in the top 3...

[@nachtdiertje1972]

Indeed, i love these notifications, but this is not youtube, but youtube-art. These movies are fabulous, the information is great, the voice sounds right, music is very nice, on and on and on..... Great work again Chris, but especially the amount of detail is pure makers-porn in it's highest quality.

[@Clickspring]

Thanks very much Barrie :)

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Barrie Vermazen Machine porn to be exact.

[@Flyingroadkilz]

the noise the crown wheel and driving arbour made as you put them together was so satisfying; "shhkt"

[@originaltonywilk]

Just a thought on the 2-part assembly... leaving the tooth ring free on the arbour would allow the maker to adjust the tooth engagement when assembled, then drill and pin the tooth ring in exactly the right place.

[@milesjwade]

Superb, as always. From the metalwork, to the camerawork, to the...editwork and soundwork. Just superb.

[@frazer26]

The way you make the steady pins disappear is amazing, best youtuber

[@havertgreymane240]

I am very glad you went back to using your machinery, while investigating how they would have done things long ago is cool, I also enjoy seeing how you masterfully use modern equipment! Awesome video, I look forward to these every time I see them pop up.

[@BrassLock]

+Havert Greymane : I'm glad you raised that point. I had assumed the whole thing was an investigation into how the ancients did it with their limited machinery. Maybe I wasn't listening carefully enough about the purpose of using the modern tools Vs ancient tools.

[@willybee3056]

With all the exceptional work that you are doing, when you are done, I am guessing that the bidding will start at $100000........ Keep up the good work. ..

[@ghostindamachine]

Your collection of tools and machines is just astounding!

[@trezzh4]

I was going to bed... new clickspring video. of course i should view it before sleep.

[@wiseoldfool]

I have a feeling I'm going to be watching this whole series many times over.

[@ChrisB257]

Breathtaking work again Chris. There's only one Clickspring! :)

[@Clickspring]

Thank you mate :)

[@loul7239]

Agree with a previous comment, I would watch hour-long episodes happily. This could and should be a television series.

[@quickisgod]

Uugghh, so.... Much.... Time.... Between.... Videos. I was wondering what happened, and if you were going to post something new. It had been a REALLY long time. However, despite being frustrated with how long it took, it was worth it. Keep it up!

[@georgeboaru5935]

I had to clean the desk first, I just messed with my OCD. New videos from Chris are like therapy. Many thanks!

[@gaffyh1745]

It's been too long! Yay new episode!

[@pmgodfrey]

Blown away, as always. The level of detail you put into each piece, no matter how small, is just amazing.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful clean work as always

[@snepNL]

Love your craftsmanship! You must have the patience of a thousand men.

[@MrJewripper]

Ohhhh yeah love those notifications! !!

[@RealBelisariusCawl]

Between the amount of work that goes into the creation of this WORK OF ART and the editing of the video, it’s amazing you still have time and energy for anything. This is true dedication and passion on display. Much respect. ❤

[@jaywest4102]

How can this channel have less than 300k subscribers?

[@ΑΡΗΣΚΟΡΝΑΡΑΚΗΣ]

jay west that is a high quality mark

[@betlejuice247]

jay west because most care about cat videos.

[@waynenocton]

If there was a way to see the IQ of his subscribers... These aren’t viral videos, not everyone appreciates the skills like we do. I bet his ratio to paid subscribers is well above almost anyone on KZbin.

[@reddcube]

Not sure, but a more frequent, regular upload schedule could help.

[@AndreaArzensek]

If you support him on Patreon you'll get once a week update and video of different project he does. Well worth it!

[@8gmm8]

By all means and with no questions left a more than sympathetic demonstration of humbleness and skill. You, sir, teach me to take my time for the small stuff as its always worth it. Thanks for that level of content!

[@Scrivscribe]

Amazing. If I had Adam Savage as a friend on Facebook I'd be forwarding this to him. I just hope he isn't missing out...

[@ZenMinus]

Absolutely wonderful manufacturing! Both the hypothesis of design and the subsequent implementation are superb!

[@ryPish]

7:20 cutting that last tooth was *so* _satisfying_ ...and I don't even have a dentist fetish!

[@gregfeneis609]

Do you think the cutter stopped next to the crown gear in view of the camera on the first try switching it off?

[@christianvlek]

I know right !

[@srgpgda]

Was working on a very important project due In 30 mins. And then got an email that there was a new video. Dropped everything I'm doing to watch this.

[@440trigger]

Thank you Clickspring. Your videos are supurb! I'm the same, can't wait for that notification, so I'm going to check out this Patreon thing...

[@vzhickok]

My heart skipped a beat when I saw this in my subscriptions feed!!! One of my favorite things online.

[@microbuilder]

This is good, but have you seen AvE mill a potato??

[@JeremyMcMahan]

ROFL! Yes... I'm guessing they'd get along great...

[@semifavorableuncircle6952]

Or that other guy turn a parsnip?

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

AvE, who I also like wouldn't know how to act around this guy. He'd be like a hooligan in church.

[@betlejuice247]

microbuilder he is nuts

[@microbuilder]

I think AvE is the kind of person that knows how to act proper when the time calls for it. I also think he's the kind of person who by the end of the video would have Mr. Clickspring making an awesome new vice to hold his junk in while saying how skookum it is lol

[@PiperFishing]

Its amazing to watch how intricate and difficult this build has been for you, even with using some modern tools. Its even more amazing to think of the original maker building this with such primitive tools.

[@Lyric.S-]

infinite respect for you !

[@baarni]

Now this is a true craftsman. Fastidiousness and attention to detail rarely seen these days.

[@mikecunningham3423]

#Clickspring Do you think the method of construction was chosen so the teeth of the input crown wheel could be laid out and cut when it's flat and then formed round after???

[@shanepowers7566]

I vote no, but good thinking.

[@milantrcka121]

The hand-work precision - measuring, scribing, filing, center punching, sawing, linisher work, surface finish... just astonishing. I always wondered how the old clocks, scientific, and astronomical instruments and mechanism were made using relatively simple machinery. And the tools - drills, saws, cutters of all kinds. Now I see it - by hand (or damn near)!

[@woody94157]

Gotta get em up faster. Having withdrawal symptoms down here in Tassie. Lol.

[@MikeeCZ]

These really are the ultimate videos to watch on Sundays when enduring a hangover.. So calming, peaceful, well made, amazing craftsmanship and engineering.. Love it

[@simondid]

you cut to make a video telling us where and how you have acquired you're skilled / know-how and tools

[@tIPODgraphic]

Stunning, everything, the process, the video production, all. Congrats and thanks a lot for these episodes.

[@dbmail545]

I had a religious experience when that last gear tooth cut was perfect

[@greggardner1455]

As usual your craftsmanship is impeccable and the resulting work is fascinating,

[@UnprofessionalTreasure]

Could it of been made in 2 parts so that if the teeth of the gear happened to wear out just the ring would of needed to be reformed?

[@Clickspring]

Yes, definite possibility

[@UnprofessionalTreasure]

I think that is a very good theory actually.

[@117nh]

my (probably wrong) theory was that it might have been easier to cut teeth on a flat piece of stock then form it to the circle later

[@firstmkb]

Clickspring have you thought about the ring being movable for depthing, then later soldered into place permanently?

[@DrathVader]

I'm subscribed to this channel since part 3 of the clockmaking series and I still can't get over how absolutely stunning and precise every part you make is.

[@RonaldRaygun555]

Hey Chris! I've been watching since the start of the clock build, and I've loved every video that you put up. I am only in my early 20's right now, but I want to learn this craft and explore the possibilities that it can bring. Do you have any advice for someone wanting to explore and create? How does one begin this journey?

[@Clickspring]

See if you can track down a watchmaking school in your area - several in the UK, Europe and the US, as well as the BHI distance learning course: bhi.co.uk/

[@elidouek5438]

anywhere here in Australia?

[@Clickspring]

Hey Eli - there was a watchmaking school in Sydney attached to a TAFE I think? Not sure if its still running

[@saartal4524]

Can't find the words to describe that amazing project as you do it... art and machining at the same time... incredible!

[@themechanic6117]

"The last items on the parts list for this episode"......NOOOOOO!

[@theambient1]

Your passion and attention to detail are second to none. Keep up your amazing work!

[@gosdg]

New video again! Waiting too long!

[@dws_damiansworkshop]

Every single time you post a video I am amazed by your skills, patience and the results. Great Work! Thanks for sharing.

[@TFSHotss]

Anyone know where or when episode 6 will be released?

[@Clickspring]

Next Sunday, right here :)

[@petersxxx]

Clickspring Thank you! Never anticipated a KZbin video more.

[@John_Ridley]

Lovely and relaxing to watch on a Sunday morning. All the layout with the surface plate and height gauge makes me think for a moment that I'm watching a MrPete222 video.

[@user2C47]

You should build a steam (or compressed air) engine next.

[@WhisperXK]

I must say, your an amazing human being, i couldn't understand or be able to do any of the things you have done in making the clock and the mechanism you are making currently thank you for being amazing

[@coalitionofrob436]

909th !!!!! Yeah, take that all you firsts!

[@valsteppe7754]

Robert Miller 18,990th! And only two hours after it was uploaded!

[@tom7601]

31,239! :-)