Clockmaking - How To Make A Clock In The Home Machine Shop - Part 19 - Making The Legs And Base

Making The Legs And Base, by Clickspring.
In this video I make a change to the support structure of the clock, and do a little bit of woodwork with a beautiful piece of Red Morrel Burl sourced from Djarilmari Timbers in Western Australia.
www.djarilmari.com/
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Abbreviated Transcript:
00:23 The classic Y Frame design upon which this
clock is based, was traditionally a very ornate and elaborate mechanism, and while the current arrangement is perfectly
acceptable, I'd like to push the final result just a bit
closer toward that classic tradition.
00:53 And for the base, I've been very fortunate to find this beautiful piece of Red Morrel. Its a species of wood native to Australia, much prized for its rich and highly figured burl, and it'll make an excellent contrast with the brass of the clock mechanism.
01:18 Now you wont be surprised to learn that I wanted to see how the legs turned out before I committed to cutting the frames, and they're a lot like the clock pillars from a previous episode, in that there are some contours that I'd like to have exactly the same across all 4 components. And like the pillars, I used simple form tools to make it happen.
02:01 I'm turning an extra chucking section, as form the basic profile. The precursor shapes for the rope knurls were formed, and then I took a taper cut along the body of the part, to reduce the workload for the second form tool. Now I've recently started forming rope knurls while rotating the chuck by hand.
04:13 Next I took care of the initial surface finishing, using a crossing file to help maintain the profile curve. And at this point most of the hard work has been done. It'll still need some more polishing before I'ts complete, but the only remaining feature to be put in is the small dome at the top.
09:04 Now the position and vertical orientation of the mounting holes for the new legs is critical. Even a slight error would be glaringly obvious on assembly, and most likely mean scrapping of the frames - an unthinkable outcome. So I'm taking this next step very carefully.
09:21 I've turned up some pins to be a close fit into the lower frame pillar holes, and I'm using an indicator to position the work upright using those holes as the datum reference. An edge finder locates the position of the new holes, which were then drilled and tapped to accept the leg mounting fasteners.
10:18 And speaking of fasteners, there's quite a set required for this part of the build. 4 small screws are required to mount the legs to the frames. 4 of these larger bolts will be used to mount the entire mechanism to the base, And a set of 8 timber screws are required to fasten the brass feet to the base.
12:47 And I don't have much in the way of woodworking power tools so I'm doing the work on my small mill which is not really ideal from a mess perspective, but I've covered up everything in the shop and I'll give the mill a thorough oil and cleanup at the end of the job. I'm using standard carbide tipped router bits and a shop made flycutter for the cuts,
13:27 Now to some extent using this piece of wood for the base is a bit of an experiment. I live in the tropics, so there's going to be an issue with high seasonal humidity.
13:42 So there's a question mark over the long term stability of this piece of wood, and I may yet have to revisit this aspect of the build in the future. But I really would like to be able to use this type of highly figured burl on future projects, without having to go through the hassle and cost of resin stabilisation.
15:26 Once the features were machined I applied a shellac finish, using the French Polishing technique. Click on the link to see a separate video showing that process.
References:
John Wilding "Large Wheel Skeleton Clock" construction book can be purchased online from Ian T Cobb:
www.clockmaking-brass.co.uk/cl...
Red Morrel:
florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/brow...
Making The Legs And Base, by Clickspring.

[@franksalterego]

He makes his own wood screws. Over 50 years in the machinist trade, and I've never seen anyone take the time to make their own wood screws. Masterful. Frank

[@Clickspring]

Thanks for the encouragement Frank, very much appreciated :)

[@Sammus7t]

I don't have your experience, but that's a first here, too. Prettiest wood screws I've ever seen.

[@philmann3476]

And even more impressive when you realize that, in normal use, these works-of-art screws aren't even visible. Only the builder and whoever takes this apart at some future date will ever know....(except for us of course).

[@mrgodBG]

An amateur clock making he says! an AMATEUR!!!

[@atiseru]

Amateur means hes not making money off of it. Professional means the opposite

[@esond]

Not his profession, therefor he is not a professional. Be damn, he sure could be.

[@michagrill9432]

mrgod 🤔 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TFSHotss]

mrgod master machinist, amateur clock maker.

[@Vixolent]

4 dislikes? who could possibly dislike any Clickspring video? this is damn beautiful

[@brettbeatnick]

Heh probably other crafters and video makers. Chris sets the bar pretty high.

[@SasTech_]

There is always haters. I have my haters even with 10 subs :D Always watch the ratio between likes and silikes. 3200 compared to 6. Just dont care them :)

[@MacroMachines]

My thought exactly

[@nickhadfield3192]

Agreed. I mean, come on. Who makes their own wood screws?

[@godeeperdown4362]

The exact thought crossed my mind, "am I really watching someone making their own wood screws" Chris makes me feel inadequate and lazy

[@marcusyauyau]

Chris' videos are the literal meaning of the term "a labour of love", everything is done so perfectly. Bravo Chris

[@Clickspring]

Cheers Marcus, great to have you watching mate :)

[@jpdemont]

Support Chris on Patreon. I do because his videos are amazing, and we all want to encourage him to make more. Thanks Chris.

[@thawhiteazn]

That piece of wood is absolutely gorgeous.

[@nunyabussiness4054]

That's what she said. Sorry, couldn't resist.

[@thawhiteazn]

Nope, I guess I pretty much set myself up for that one :D

[@thewhiteraven2385]

Your right it looks like fire absolutely beautiful

[@maggs131]

Thank you 😌👍

[@KOakaKO]

Ladies and Gentlemen... The Ten-Thousand Hour Handmade Clock. A sheer masterpiece of design and engineering, and after all that hand-finishing, and hand-made fasteners, it had BETTER be. ;)

[@MetroDET2011]

Cant wait until this clock is finished. It must be worth thousands and thousands

[@HarmonicaMustang]

Not necessarily. Owning such a clock is a privilege , but owning one that you yourself have built and spent tens (if not hundreds) of hours upon is indescribable. It's a great pride and pleasure to use something you've built yourself; the satisfaction is fantastic.

[@royreynolds108]

He said on another video that this clock is not going to be sold. It is a present for his wife. That will be awesome when it is presented.

[@granmestre33]

It's a priceless piece.

[@__gavin__]

Its undoubtedly hundreds of hours, the question is whether or not it's thousands.

[@2005StangMan]

That's a figure I've been wondering about and would love to find out.

[@squat224]

I mean, at this point it doesn't need to be said that the quality of video/work is outstanding, but holy cow that wood! So beautiful, and it almost looks 3d. Just amazing.

[@gredangeo]

These legs look a hundred times better than the old ones. Well done. Totally worth the effort. :)

[@toblexson5020]

I was possibly unreasonably excited to see a wood screw be turned

[@Hutch5321]

10:40 Did anyone else have to go back and watch those wood screws being made? Like about 10 times? lol That is just awesome! You've outdone yourself with this video, Chris! Bravo!

[@ronpeck3226]

Smithsonian grade work! Thanks for the outstanding series! The downers are simply FUBAR!

[@vplusultra]

Your videos are weirdly calmimg. Not like fallimg asleep calming but relaxing in some way. I like it. Probably my favourite videos on the internet.

[@jimmygrey6848]

Never thought a timepiece could be so timeless...

[@nicolasduguay4]

The sexiest "How To Make A Clock In The Home Machine Shop" video so far!

[@uditsharmaification]

Quality over quantity, and this quality is phenomenal. Great work Chris

[@ComandanteJ]

This guy makes his own wood screws... I'm convinced now. He is the same guy from the channel Primitive Technology, but some years in the future. He actually used the finished Antikythera mechanism to travel trough time and post vids on two channels.

[@nomadben]

Your camerawork is excellent, Chris. The macro shots really bring the viewer into the work. So many times while watching your videos I've forgotten how small the things that I'm looking at really are. Cheers mate.

[@giorgiograzioli1341]

Every time I watch your videos rest speechless! is not only a masterful realization .... is pure art! Bravo.

[@SalahEddineH]

I write software. I never touched a lathe in my life, or even seen one for real. Yet I can't get enough of your videos, I have literally now seen them all. It's reassuring, that your attention to details ends up paying up, and gives noticeable results. Other programmers I work with always complain that I try to do things "too" right on the first try and spend an hour looking for the best solution before writing a single line of code, so it feels good to see I'm not alone. Like you, I do get tunnel vision some times, and lose sight of deadlines. Anyway, your videos are amazing, your craftsmanship is amazing. If you made a video of just your end results, it would look like "CGI Stock Picture of Brass Clock Parts #89273". They're so perfect they look CG! I love that! Cheers!

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to have you watching mate!

[@marcusmaloney8078]

You will probably hate me for this, but my OCD compels me.. I so wanted to see all the screws holding the base plates on with their driver slots all in a row. You are amazing Chris. These are the best videos on KZbin. Well done

[@AdamDUrso]

You made your own woodscrews! They do say genius is close to madness.... Amazing videos, keep up the good work and I can't wait to see the final result.

[@jakubkluba]

Incredible as always. I watched this movie with my daughter. She usually has attention span of a little kitten, but she watched the whole 18 minute clip with full attention. I have a photo :D

[@Clickspring]

I'm thrilled to hear that :)

[@marka9292]

my favorite part of all your videos is that purple dye.

[@johnhowell145]

Chris I've got not a clue what you're doing in these videos, but I love them anyway. Keep it up!

[@OhHeyDavy]

Seriously, who "dislikes" these videos? On a bad day (like that's possible) Clickspring is better than anything on television. Amazing work (machining and editing) as ever, man.

[@dannymaciejewski]

People just click it cuz they dont care and want to F with people's heads

[@rengecko]

Crazy cool as usual... It must have been a little tough to cut into those frames!

[@Clickspring]

Oh boy was it ever!!

[@edgeeffect]

That wood is lovely... from some angles it looks like the surface of another planet.

[@Smokiebacon]

not only is your workmanship astonding but laso your camera work and added animations are great. 10/10 would watch again.

[@Clickspring]

Cheers Liam, thanks for the encouragement, much appreciated :)

[@NordicRifleman]

Amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail, not to mention superb video lighting and editing skills. This is truly Best Of KZbin! Thank you so much!!!

[@vdubs1112]

I'm a mechanical engineer looking to build out my own shop for home projects, and your work is inspirational Chris. The workmanship and attention to detail, both in the shop and in the production value of your videos is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this content with us.

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to have you watching Chris, have fun building your new shop :)

[@piast99]

You are insane, mate! Self made timber screws at the bottom of the clock, where nobody can see them... :) This wooden base looks amazing. Another incredible video, this one really showing why we have to wait for each episode. That was a huge amount of work shown in just 18 minutes video.

[@Phantomthecat]

Wow, making your own wood screws - dedication! As always, simply superb work. :)

[@terrygingell7253]

Unspeakably, heart breakingly beautiful work. You made your own wood screws?!?!?!?! And even screws that will never see the light of day again, after assembly, were made to perfection. Yours is some of the finest craftsmanship I have ever seen.

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to have you watching Terry :)

[@alexakkers2859]

These are are the best videos on KZbin, no doubt.

[@washingtonirving2077]

I am a wood worker and I find the the way a machinist like you would make something out of wood

[@johnnelson8956]

your craftsmanship and attention to detail is astonishing.

[@montewoods4766]

your entire site is a testament to detail, craftsmanship and perfection. well done

[@troylee3700]

This is not normal, you are a real gifted man. Amazing work!

[@elidouek5438]

I finally understand what he was referring to when he was talking about those "well known commercial clamping devices"

[@burninpwder76]

That is a beautiful piece of wood you found. Nice job on the finish. I had a feeling that the legs were not going to stay the way they were. The brass work and the wood really compliment each other Can't wait for the next video

[@PeterDiCapua]

I baked a piece of hardwood once at 200 degree f for 12 hours to remove all the water I could and then i sealed it 3x with marine lacquer. Its hasn't moved at all even after flying and changing climates.

[@Clickspring]

Thanks for sharing that info Peter, will keep it in mind for future :)

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Peter DiCapua… I have a nuke in my garage/workshop for just that purpose, any green wood gets turned, nuked, I weigh said wood and when the weight stabilizes I then turn to what item I'm making.

[@hignaki]

I just wanted to praise you on your editing and camera angle work. You've improved tremendously, which is a large statement considering your original first few videos were amazing already.

[@Clickspring]

Thanks very much for the encouragement, much appreciated :)

[@962domo]

Unbelievable... just unbelievable what You did! I love your projects!!

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to have you watching :)

[@imapigeonyoupeasant1489]

Your videos are the definition of perfection

[@surikWW]

Чувство прекрасного и чувство меры выше всяких похвал. Многое узнал, хоть и не считаю себя новичком в обработке металла)))

[@imsickofmakingnames]

Breakfast and Clickspring, what a great way to start a weekend!

[@marcmarc172]

I love how you laid the tools over the paper

[@Makerside]

Wow! i can't imagine the amount of WORK was done. Waiting for next videos

[@OttScott]

The clock is not your only work of art... I could watch you make screws all day long... Beautiful work all around...

[@DimitriMasson]

That piece of wood is marvelous. Good job Chris, your videos are alway inspiring! Thank you

[@SmokyFrosty]

No clickspring for a month, then all of a sudden two videos! :D

[@kevinkorthuis6365]

I had to pull over and watch this when I got to notification that there was a new clickspring video! I can't get enough of this stuff! Especially when you add beautiful wood working! Well done again Chris! Thank you for your videos!

[@scott98390]

wow, the three dimensional look of that figured wood is amazing...

[@Cssfiend]

I like the overlay of the cad model on the lathe at 2:04, your production quality gets better and better

[@sofiadragon1979]

I can't even express how gorgeous that this project is coming out, and that burl wood was a wonderful choice!

[@nitsn_france]

So glad to see that even Clickspring has a hard time aligning the slots of slotted head screws :)))) Amazing work as always !

[@Penfold8]

That wood is beautiful. It almost looks like marble. I am putting an Arcade cabinet together myself, but it is no where note worthy like your craftsmanship is. In my project wood filler has become my best friend ;-).

[@stevenhanley2371]

This is one of the best series of youtube videos I've watched. Great job!

[@eln74]

Oh man can't wait to see it running in it's full, tnx for sharing your awesomely beautiful job with the world!!!

[@YupHio]

Wow, I love the direction you went with this new base design.

[@Sizukun1]

That plinth is a remarkable piece of art just by itself. The way you incorporated wood with the brass is amazing.

[@marcopolo6590]

Clickspring for president !!!!!!!!!

[@BoSoffen]

If this ever gets finished, i want a 12h video of this just running along. I love your videos. Thank you for your work!

[@glennfelpel9785]

Masterpiece! Absolutely a thing of beauty!

[@MihirrPanchaal]

Oh my. What beautiful little screws you make. Chris. You are the epitome of making absolutely gorgeous machining videos. Thank you so much. Starting my weekend with the videos.

[@peternosal2829]

raining outside, watching clockspring vid. Best kind of saturday i can imagine :)

[@AndreaArzensek]

This clock will be used in Louvre museum! That burl looks amazing!

[@Reggiland]

the wood is amazing! it looks like a nebula but in a tree.

[@NoobtuberX20]

Getting the notification that you made A new video is the best thing ever . Good job my man

[@andrewmesser1955]

Chris "With all of the parts complete, let's have a look at how it goes together" ...Literal Perfection...

[@NiPziGaming]

1k likes, 0 downvotes ... unbelievable. just shows the great work you put in to the clock !

[@allanrichards6448]

I must say in making the precision wood screws this build is of the highest level. Amazing to watch. To keep the clock looking that good a glass case should be on a future episode.

[@femkevdw8369]

Omg the wood is gorgeous

[@2005StangMan]

The month wait from the last video was a killer, but dude, I'm left speechless. Those legs and the results on that wood base are nothing short of incredible.

[@artiet5982]

Obviously, every video you make is amazing. I just have to mention that this video is the best like to dislike ratio I’ve ever seen. 8,000+ likes to 37 dislikes! Also, who in the hell would dislike this or any Clickspring video??

[@jeffkeen6943]

More stunning content Chris. Can't wait to see what you come up with next...

[@joncraw29]

Chris, this is truly magnificent! I honestly don't know which is better....the quality of your videos or the quality of your craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing!

[@derekjanleen8217]

Your videos are an absolute joy to watch! Thank you for sharing this process

[@Rouverius]

Those new legs are lovely. They look like they could be chess pieces.

[@Aeschyne]

The final reveal on the legs really sold it for me, they look beautiful! You made a great decision with them.

[@marctennill8367]

You are a true master of detail and polish!!

[@xSchiism]

That wood has the most beautiful grain pattern I've ever seen

[@frankpitochelli6786]

WOW...you are an artist and a true craftsman...!!!! Amazing.!!!!

[@thomas6244]

I'm not even into clocks... but your videos are some well made and interesting ! Thanks !

[@Clickspring]

Thanks for watching

[@matthewsykes4814]

Now that is a handsome clock........no matter how often I watch I never get bored, pretty much the best quality vids I've ever seen

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to have your support mate :)

[@MrCoaster36]

I can't get enough of your videos. I wish you would upload more often.

[@peterlansdale1793]

Probably the coolest wood grain I've ever seen.

[@TheTerribleTy]

These are some of the best quality videos I have ever seen on KZbin, it's hard to believe just one man in making them!!

[@TheBearuk1]

wow....thats all i can say...had a really rough crappy week at work, got home, cracked open a cold one and then i turned on the computer and there were 2 clickspring video's to watch! a perfect end to a rough week! thanks Chris for sharing this next stage of the process, i always think its not possible for you to make this clock build more perfect but you always bring home the goods, that wood is absolutely stunning and suits it perfectly! thanks again mate!

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to be able to cheer you up mate :)

[@FerdySmith]

I think brass is such a beautiful metal to make anything out of, it looks incredible when it is shiny and polished!

[@AndyFiorello]

I have to say, that is an absolutely beautiful piece of wood you are using, I watched the video where you polished it up, and it looks amazing!

[@111fishkiller]

Absolutely amazing Chris. Great build friend. Very enjoyable!

[@tl4723]

I've never seen someone flycut wood before. Pretty cool

[@stevenjabour4288]

Man... That beautiful piece of wood as the base really makes the whole clock POP! I love the contrast between that and the brass. As always Chris, looks stunning!

[@Edition89]

just when I thought there was nothing that could make this clock better. love that piece of wood you chose.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Beautiful choice in wood, looks excellent so far

[@alexbarnett8541]

Awesome information! I never thought to use carbide router bits for soft metals. I can't wait to try it tomorrow. I just found this channel and I've already made a brass bluing box today. You make exactly the kinds of things I enjoy making myself. Can't wait to see more. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@specialk22tt]

The layout fluid is just as beautiful as the craftsmanship!