Clockmaking - How To Make A Clock - Part 10 - Machining A Bezel For The Chapter Ring

How To Make A Clock In The Home Machine Shop, Part 10, by Clickspring.
The chapter ring gets a little extra bling in this episode, with the addition of an ornamental bezel.
Plenty of lathe and milling operations in this video, as well as some of my favourite activity at the moment: hand turning with a graver.
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Abbreviated Transcript:
0:00:20 Wilding doesn't describe the fabrication of a bezel in his construction notes, but I think it will really add to the visual impact of the clock, and it's a feature that's consistent with the tradition of this design. I'd like the outer bezel to dominate visually, so I'm going to give it an ornamental pattern.
0:00:42 The real challenge for this part is simply holding onto it to make the cuts, and if you've been watching the previous videos in this series, you won't be surprised to see me reaching for another super glue arbor. I've sized this arbor to give me access to the front and perimeter of the part, and to also allow me to make a trepanning cut in the center which I'll show you in a moment.
0:01:03 Once the blank was fixed in place, I trimmed the perimeter to size. Then I made the trepanning cut to remove the stock from the center. This slug of brass will make an excellent great wheel on a future clock. The inside diameter was brought to dimension, and then I formed the recess to accept the chapter ring.
0:01:58 At this point I'm giving it a very slight back taper, for a snap fit with the chapter ring, and good undercut for a close seating. I've machined a register on a second arbor to be a close fit in that recess. This arbor will then hold the part from the other side, so that I can machine the other face.
0:02:51 I want the ornamental cuts to be precisely the same depth around the entire piece. The work was then set up on the mill to form the pattern. I'm using a rotary table for indexing, and I'm making the cut with this shop made D bit cutter.
0:03:11 I've shaped it with a wide angle on the tip, to give a broad shallow cut that I hope will generate interesting reflections from the light. The cutter was positioned over the work, and a series of fine cuts were made to create the pattern.
0:04:32 The milling needs a little tidying up at the edges, so I re-mounted the work in the lathe, and carefully skimmed the perimeter. I also pulled out the form tools that I usedin a previous video to make the pillars. I used them here to put a light camber on the outside edge, as well as a nice contour on the inside rim.
0:05:02 So before anything else I put on a coat of lacquer. I will need to redo this again later. But for now it'll keep the oxidation to a minimum. So now on to the inner bezel. And in some respects this part was more difficult to make, simply because it ends up so small and flimsy.
0:05:24 I held it in a similar way using a super glue arbor, and started by truing up the disc, and then machining the recess for the chapter ring.
0:06:00 I turned up another arbor with a register that matched the rim, and then after it was fixed into place, I formed the basic profile of the bezel. I finished the final profiling by hand using this high speed steel graver.
0:06:29 And I know I've said it before, but I just can't get enough of this freehand turning, especially on brass. So with both the inner and outer bezel complete, its time for a closer look at how it all fits together.
0:07:46 And that's the bezel done for now. Now whilst the outer bezel is a good fit, I think it would be better to have a more robust idea to lock it in place, so in the next video, I'll make some bezel screws that should do the job.
References:
John Wilding "Large Wheel Skeleton Clock" construction book can be purchased online from Ian T Cobb:
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How To Make A Clock In The Home Machine Shop, Part 10, by Clickspring.

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There's something so.... pleasing about finely machined and lovingly made things.

[@mikimomo97]

That bezel was absolutely gorgeous. Something I can only admire. Never reproduce. But no matter I've been watching these from beginning to end. And I must say, I'm extremely impressed at the sheer attention to detail.

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+mikimomo97 Thanks very much, I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)

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Ung, the way those parts snap together.

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A showman shows how difficult it is, a master makes it look easy. You are a master. I have enjoyed every video you have made. "Time keeps on ticking, ticking into the future" keeps going through my head watching this series.

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You really have a God given gift with metal.

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+RocketFoxStudio I appreciate your support mate, thank you for watching :)

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That bezel work was insane. I mean, more insane than your typical insane.... wow

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You do fantastic work! Both in your machining and in your presentation.

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Jay Bates Thanks very much Jay!

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ryan kohl Thank you very much Ryan, more on the way :)

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That snap is so incredibly satisfying.

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Jacob Janson Cheers Jacob!

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Not only is your skill astounding, but your narration and video editing is terrific. thanks for these great videos.

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+Here 2 There Cheers H2T, appreciate the kind words. Thanks very much for taking the time to check them out :)

[@andrewmullen4003]

That outer bezel is beautiful work, nice one

[@jpgaul]

My word... that really is beautiful at the end. It's the sort of thing that defies the idea that a human hand had produced it. Your videos are such a joy, thank you.

[@Garageworkshop]

Amazing fit. The ornamental pattern looks great.

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Garage workshop Cheers mate thanks for tuning in again.

[@ExMachinaEngineering]

Many of these operations may be clockmaking best practices but to me it just looks like so much thinking outside the box. I'm learning a lot, and loving it...

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+Kostas Froudarakis Terrific to hear that Kostas, I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)

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Absolutely amazing. "Just gonna knock out this work of art in an 8 minute video". As always Chris, cheers sir!

[@Clickspring]

Harlequin314159 Thanks mate!

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This channel is my new favorite thing.

[@bitfreakazoid]

I love how you did the bezel. Has that rose engine cut look, but thicker.Very cool.

[@joebainter]

Guy, that is stunning!

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Very nice camera work.

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Oh wow! That bezel! Great machining technique.

[@Max_Marz]

man the fits you got on those rings is impressive as hell.

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+Max Maruszewski Cheers Max! Thanks for tuning in :)

Must.... have..... more..... videos! Chris, your attention to detail is very addicting to watch. Great job!

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Custom Woodwind and Brass Cheers Adam! A couple of new ones out on Sat am Aust time, hope you like 'em!

Awesome, looking forward to checking them out.

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never stop performing. never stop recording for us to see. - New die-hard subscriber

[@Clickspring]

+nosloppyagape Awesome, thrilled to read that! Plenty more on the way - At least 9 more episodes of this clock build, a huge list of shop made tools (and growing), as well as the new series for Make. You keep watching, I'll keep 'makin 'em :)

[@charlesbrewer6552]

Thanks so much for these videos. The info and tecniques are invaluable. The chapter ring and bezel are FANTASTIC! You gotta be happy with that.

[@Clickspring]

Charles Brewer Glad you're enjoying the vids Charles, thanks very much for watching :)

[@Clickspring]

The chapter ring gets a little extra bling in this episode, with the addition of an ornamental bezel. Plenty of lathe and milling operations in this video, as well as some of my favourite activity at the moment: hand turning with a graver.

[@zachbrenner9959]

+Clickspring What mill do you use?

[@Clickspring]

Zach Brenner Sieg SX3, thanks for watching.

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+Clickspring Sehr großer verbrauch an Sekundenkleber :)

[@andygaras]

+Clickspring what do you use to thin the clear gaurd

[@moholo8898]

+Andy Garag For lacquer I would just use lacquer thinner unless the maker says otherwise.

[@ChrisB257]

Love that bezel pattern - brilliant result. You must have stacks of large stock to make all those super glue arbors! I think you'd make any clock-maker happy.

[@JDesignSwe]

Ah come on! Thats just amazing! Well done chap

[@Clickspring]

JDesignSwe Thank you!

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Who the hell clicked thumbs down?! Great video Chris, I am a self taught machinist and do not have nearly the same patience as you! I can't wait to see the whole thing come together.

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+Eric Au (Metro Grade Goods) Thanks very much Eric, appreciate your support mate :)

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that ant though

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That's a green ant and they sting like a bitch!

[@jimmydiresta]

Brilliant!!! I assume you are lifting the quill between cuts with the fly cutter ??? For the diamond pattern ?? The video doesn't seem to show the up-and-down motion great vids always!!

[@Clickspring]

jimmydiresta Yes exactly right. The up and down of the quill doesn't really show up that well on the high speed! Lift, index, cut, lift index cut... 108 times. It took about 40 minutes I think for the whole piece. Very pleased I didn't mess up the indexing! Thanks for watching Jimmy.

[@infoanorexic]

Clickspring something in one of your other videos tweaked my interest in seeing how you got that pattern into that ring. So I came back a few to see... I bet those last 5 or so cuts had the apprehension ramped up to maximum. Did you have a kitty-Cat plan in place, just in case they didn't quite match up at the finish?

[@Clickspring]

Its fair to say I was more than a little bit nervous on those last few cuts! No real plan B... if it didn't work, there would be no hiding it. Thanks for watching and asking!

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Good means of production.Plus golden hands.

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By the way, if any one doesn't get it ... a "Kitty-Cat plan" is simply a way to cover your mistakes :-)

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New favorite channel. I probably already said that. Please feel free to include more footage. Of any of the process. These vids are perfect.

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Joe Doesntcareaboutthis Terrific Joe, very pleased to hear that! Will try to cram in as much as I can, cheers mate!

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+Simas Jukna Hey Simas, very pleased you're enjoying the vids, thanks for watching :)

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Beautiful job

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eight minutes and forty four seconds of happiness

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+kandalfus Its so relaxing like watching Bob Ross paint but with brass

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That's what I call a nice fit

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You make it look so simple, amazing!

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TheBertjeT Terrific, very pleased to have you aboard! New video out on Sat morning (Aus time)

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HOLY.... how did that shape of a cutter make that kind of design.... wow

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"Firebreathing dragon! Flee! Flee!" 2:25

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I have watched all your videos about 5/6 times and every time I learn something new keep up the good work

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That is absolutely beautiful work. Thank you so much for making these.

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Beautiful!

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"Amateur" is the understatement of the year. Each episode brings another surprise.

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Prior to watching this video, I thought you would need an ornamental lathe (vintage 1890s) or a rose engine (same vintage) plus an oddball chuck to do that bezel. I see I was wrong. You did it with a mill boring head! I am very, very, impressed. Bravissimo! Thanks for posting this very educational video. Me, if I get my Isaacs clock going at all, I will be happy.

[@Clickspring]

Juan Rivero Cheers Juan, hope you get it going!

[@LYLEWOLD]

nice little optical illusion (for me, anyway). at the beginning of the video i thought the outer bezel had a domed profile. then i see it a concave profile. as ever, i am in respectful awe of the talent here. i never thought i'd enjoy so much watching a clock being made.

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+Lyle W That illusion tricks my eye too! Thanks for watching Lyle :)

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Only just noticed the ant. Amazing addition!

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Wow truly astounding.

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Absolutely gorgeous.

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Работа - высший класс!!! 👍👍👍Я бы тоже так хотел !

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Absolutely beautiful, excellent craftsmanship!!

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this is like fluid art.. quite fascinating to see, thanks for taking the time and effort to present then to us.

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Excellent work. The production values of the video exceed even the quality of the machining. I wait for every episode with baited breath. Nice one Clickspring!

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Tu te Kohe Thank you very much for the kind words, I appreciate it :)

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Beautiful job Chris!

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l0ckcr4ck3r Thanks Phil!

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Outstanding!

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You brighten my day with these videos. Not only your work is brilliant, but your video capture and editing is just amazing and so much fun to watch. I'm glad I found your channel :)

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+Aza Shukri Awesome to hear that, I'm glad you found it too! Thanks for watching :)

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Excellent work as always. Very cool to see how you did the pattern.

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Amazing !

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Can not wait for the next video, even though I'm not a very big fan of clock making, your videos gives a whole other perspective. Awesome work man!!!

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Linus Nilsson Terrific to hear Linus, thank you for letting me know :) New clock build episode out in a bit over a week.

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Awesome can't wait!!

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Amazing work !

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RoboCNC Frees- & Graveerwerk Cheers mate, thanks for your continued support

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Your video quality is amazing ! always sharp picture and everything important is in focus. I could not resist and watched all of your videos. It is really pleasure to watch.

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T1iCanon Thank you very much, I appreciate it. There will be a new video out next Saturday.

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when you put them together it look awesome

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Wow, now that's gorgeous and classy! :D

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sooth15 Cheers, thanks for your continued support.

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Beautiful 😀

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So much love for the art of working with metal. Thank you for sharing such great content!

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Great to have you watching :)

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Very amazing work Chris. Keep it up and thanks for sharing

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holry7778 Thanks for your support mate, will do.

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Wow! Have never done that on a metal lathe!

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Fantastic- loving this series!

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Brilliant!

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Beautiful work. Subscribed.

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+princebatswater Terrific, I appreciate your sub :)

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WOW!! Amazing job.

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wow, that's amazing.

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Amazing work! This is pure art!

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***** Thanks very much for watching Paul.

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you are a very clever man , great job

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Great update Chris. Amazing work.

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russtuff Cheers Russ, thanks for your support mate!

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that bezel was absolutely gorgeous, seriously I want a clock like that for myself now, but I doubt I could afford your rates hehe. seriously blown away by what you can make.

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+Mikej1592 Cheers Mike, I figured i could never afford one either so I had to make my own! Thanks for your support mate, I appreciate it :)

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Insane skills! Love every single one of your videos sir! Inspiring

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wow man some serious talent...

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I've watched this entire series 4 times through at least, and this is the first time I noticed the ant's lines at 2:26. That's funny.

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Clickspring have you done videos before, because your production quality is really amazing

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Was just about to ask the same question! The vids are great

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3MrP3 Fredheim Thank you very much. This is my first time with making videos. I am a huge jimmydiresta fan, Frank Howarth, Steve Ramsay, and so on. I watch what they do, and hope that a bit rubs off on me! Thank you very much for the kind words, and for your continued support.

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That is fantastic work there. Can't wait to see the rest of your vids!

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Incredible workmanship! I just tuned in to your channel and this series has been addicting. Well put together.

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Fascinating and inspiring video. Thanks

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Very nice

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Perfect!!!

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Dang, you made so many arbors for this video!

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breath-taking Chris. I'm just starting out making videos and I watch yours and feel like 'getting my coat' :D truly stunning content. thank you SO much for sharing.

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A great series!

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Been loving your videos... Great. This chapter ring turned out AMAZING. That is great! Thank you!!!

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+Steven Allen Cheers Steven, thanks for tuning in mate :)

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Hey, cheers

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I waswaiting for this! And it turned out to be another great video. now back to waiting

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***** Ha ha! I do so wish I could make these videos faster! Thanks for tuning in.

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Nice video

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Inspired, I just had a go at freehand turning, works wonderfully on brass, titanium, not so much, I shouldn't be surprised, but I am a bit disappointed :)

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Wonderful thanks!

[@Clickspring]

madmodifier Cheers, thanks for watching.