This is a fascinating site. I am a mere amateur, trying to build the Isaacs beginner's clock. And I do not have a fraction of your equipment! But I am learning a lot from watching these videos. I watched you turn the wheel down to size, and it was howling. You were using a brazed carbide tool. Carbide tools are wonderful but whenever I get that very same howling sound I examine the tool with a loupe, and usually there is a tiny chip in the tool edge. I do not have the wheels to grind carbide. But perhaps this is the cause of the chatter. In the end it did not matter. HSS does not chip, but carbide does.Thank you for posting these videos; you make them, I'll watch them!
@Novice1943nl7 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear of your problems. Hope you recover completely soon. I am from '43 so I know a little about old age problems. See you soon I hope
@clockguy27 жыл бұрын
I get chatter if my tool height isn't right, it's dull, or there is too much play in the cross-slide. I use cheap plunge type carbide router bits with a 1/4" shank as boring bars and they work great. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@seanmooney39076 жыл бұрын
Hey James, I heard you say, "as we say in Maine wicked sharp." I live in Bangor, Maine. I wonder if you are far from me. I haven't heard of you so I am not so sure. I am however, sure you probably won't put your location on here. I was just curious. Thanks for sharing your talent. All the best, Sean
@Guds7777 жыл бұрын
Is your tool sharp and on center.
@thaiexodus29168 жыл бұрын
Did you ever figure out where the chatter, vibration, was coming from? I'm an engineer and tend to get lost in those little retails. Unequal contradynamic forces or something be loose in the works? Really fun videos. A source of fascination or a soporific for us micromechanically oriented nerd types.
@gregorywest20298 жыл бұрын
Inotice that the flat belt on the lathe rubs on the lower support? Does it need to be tightened or the motor adjusted up a bit? Enjoyed the video, keep em comming? Greg
@jamesa.leathevillageclockm81138 жыл бұрын
Greg. What it really needs is a leather belt. I have one just haven't had time to put it on. That plastic one is supposed to be very good but I find it stretches quite a bit.
@thecrazybishop16649 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your great work. I collect chess clocks and have quite a few, most made in Germany. Some of them are old and stopped working and hopefully they just need to be cleaned. I would love to bring them back to shape if I can. Any help is much appreciated Thanks so much
@Novice1943nl7 жыл бұрын
Hi James, I've missed you for some time. I hope everything is ok with you?
@jamesa.leathevillageclockm81137 жыл бұрын
Prostate cancer has me down for now but hope to get back in the shop with more videos soon. Thanks, JL
@PendulariaCronosRelojoaria6 жыл бұрын
Parabéns Mestre!
@kylanrory14023 жыл бұрын
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@rowenkane51973 жыл бұрын
@Kylan Rory instablaster =)
@kylanrory14023 жыл бұрын
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@kylanrory14023 жыл бұрын
@Rowen Kane it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass :D
@rowenkane51973 жыл бұрын
@Kylan Rory You are welcome xD
@JamesSmith-hn3mi4 жыл бұрын
What is a fair price to charge for clock repair is $75.00 an hr a fair price?
@verybigkittens75507 жыл бұрын
I take it you make clocks as well as repairing them, being a village Clockmaker.?
@jamesa.leathevillageclockm81137 жыл бұрын
Yes I do. Please see my web site at jamesleaclocks.com
@ronalddebruin90092 жыл бұрын
Why are you still using Inches instead of milimeters with such delicate measurements.
@stuknda80z157 жыл бұрын
you either got worn bearings or loose gibs to vibrate that bad on brass
@daki2220007 жыл бұрын
it very well could be the grind on the cutter. sounds like the spindle is turning backwards....
@Guds7777 жыл бұрын
Also carbide tools are not ideal for fine cutting, HSS is better.
@masonmok11858 жыл бұрын
My clock only work 20 minute, every time if swing the clock , every time can only work again fir 20 minute. Some one know teach me how to fix the clock