Home Machine Shop Tool Making - Machining A Pinion Head Depthing Tool - Part 1

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Wouldnt that mean we have nice things because hes made them?

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I've said this before and I'll say it again. You are not a machinist, and your are not a clockmaker... You are an artist! No other word comes close to describing the quality of work you do my friend! An artist plain and simple. Keep it up the exquisite work my friend. It's an absolute pleasure watching your videos.

[@Clickspring]

Thanks very much for the encouragement and kind words, terrific to have your support :)

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[@Clickspring]

+olivius007 Thank you very much!

[@colsanjaybajpai5747]

You'll put a professional to shame with your exceptional work

[@Clickspring]

Making this tool is something of a rite of passage for any amateur clockmaker. If you're going to make a clock using the modern approach of creating the pinions as "heads", then at some point you're going to have to take time out from the clock itself, to make one of these depthing tools.

[@Jsjsjjssjs]

what are you doing at 1:58?

[@Lierofox]

+Bonhor That's called an Edge Finder. When the small shank touches the edge of the part, it will 'kick over' like you see, it starts off wobbling and then gets more and more stable until it kicks over just a tiny bit. Usually from there you subtract half the diameter (usually 0.200" so you'd move over 0.100") and that puts the center of the spindle over the edge. After finding his Y axis edge he moves over and finds the X axis edge, from there he can use his DRO (Digital Read-Out, basically an electronic ruler that measures and shows the exact location of the mill table at all times, usually to within 0.001"-0.0001" accuracy) to perform all of his other operations using the dimensions in his plans. They're surprisingly reliable if you creep up on the edge carefully.

[@dan84054]

A video on how to use the depthing tool you showed at the beginning would be pretty interesting.

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[@Clickspring]

Nitin Anand Thank you very much Nitin.

[@hernancoronel]

At 5:30 after watching lots of your videos I simply know you will be doing much more to that piece than just deburring it with a file ;-). Thanks for the incredible videos!

[@lamproknives]

Your voice is incredibly reassuring and peacul I'm not a machinist at all, I'm a knife maker but this is so satisfying to watch

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[@matthewsykes4814]

Just got in from a more than usual hectic day and I needed to unwind. Every time you are my go to chill out video's, just ordered a steam engine kit. All bare metal and castings so I've got a long project ahead, my first lathe is going to be a SEIG SC3........I would love a Monarch 10EE though, gorgeous machine.

[@kevCarrico]

holy crap! amazing machining, and amazing lighting, and amazing photography, and amazing animation, and amazing editing, and amazing audio. you are a filmmaker.

[@Clickspring]

+KevCarrico Cheers KC, I appreciate the support mate :)

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[@61066clocks]

This is one of the most critical parts of clockmaking, depth ing the pinions to the gears,and having a accurate tool to transfer the dimensions to the plates,, looks great so far, keep it Up Chris , love the vids , great work

[@Clickspring]

TIM WILSON Cheers Tim

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[@Clickspring]

Alex Taradov Thanks Alex, very pleased you're enjoying them.

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[@Clickspring]

Crolodon Thank you.

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[@Arv1749]

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[@Clickspring]

+Arvinda Chetram Terrific to hear that Arvinda, will do, more on the way soon :)

[@phooesnax]

Incredible work and production too. Look forward to your show every week. It really looks like it could be on TV

[@Clickspring]

phooesnax Thank you very much mate.

[@pjhalchemy]

Chris, I'm So appreciative of your videos and all the work you do in explaining to the point with no err's and um's and showing the animations in SW...worth their weight in Gold and fascinating to watch! Seems like I always watch them twice to get every little nuance! Was also Most impressed that you were able to hold perpendicular/parallel at

[@Clickspring]

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[@Trueenglishgent1]

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[@Clickspring]

+Trueenglishgent1 Cheers mate, thanks for taking the time to check them out :)

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iam a carpenter but became additive to your videos

[@joreknight]

Excellent video, your channel is now in my top favorites from youtube. makes me want to have a machine shop of my own.

[@Clickspring]

joreknight Thank you.

[@GoughCustom]

Great video Chris! I like that you use a proper modern spotting drill rather than a centre drill. The parts all look exceptionally clean!

[@Clickspring]

Gough Custom Thanks Aaron, yes I'm a bit of a clean freak!

[@jeffreymiller4624]

Hi chris, A wonderful video, your machining is truly top notch. We've all been caught with the wrong tool at the wrong time. Some good h.s.s. taps are always handy. Thanks for your time. Jeff Miller

[@Clickspring]

Jeffrey Miller Thank you for watching Jeff.

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[@Clickspring]

TitusLivy777 Cheers mate, thank you for watching :)

[@grizlybr]

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[@mikeadrover5173]

New subscriber, and new to metal-working; I just got my first lathe, “South Bend” tool room circa 1940 + I think 13”. A woodworker by hobby and by trade, yet I hope is to ad metal-working to my skills. That all said! As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video! And I support this site. ~M~

[@Clickspring]

Mike A Drover Great to hear from you Mike, and very pleased to have you aboard! Your support is greatly appreciated.

[@RPMechanics]

Really nice work. Well done.

[@Clickspring]

RP Metalwork Cheers

[@LukeGaddie]

Another amazing video. I'm always in awe watching. Great work!

[@Clickspring]

Luke Gaddie Cheers Luke, thanks for watching.

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Such quality. Thanks again sir!

[@Clickspring]

Harlequin314159 Thank you!

[@ronalduptain5344]

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Ronald Uptain, what do you mean "No"?

[@jc8952]

I love your videos. I've made a couple of clocks out of wood from Clayton Boyer's designs and love doing it, but after watching your videos I'm saving my money for a lathe and mill and start making clocks out of brass.

[@Clickspring]

jc8952 Terrific to hear!

[@robertcook1485]

What a beautiful and clean shop, would love to see it! Bob

[@Clickspring]

Robert Cook Hi Robert, I haven't done a shop tour yet, but there's a bit of info here: www.clickspringprojects.com/blog/from-little-things Thanks for watching!

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Chris, there's still a great call for this video format... :)

[@MeisterDonDon]

You make me want to do this so badly. Beautiful videos and awesome craftsmanship.

[@Clickspring]

+MeisterDonDon Ha ha! Thank you MDD, I appreciate your support mate :)

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[@Clickspring]

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[@Clickspring]

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[@Clickspring]

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[@Clickspring]

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+flemish4 Same here.. Good stuff

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Beautiful work!

[@Clickspring]

***** Cheers!

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Really perfect job, wonderful..

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Love the videos, you get right down to it and unlike other machinists you don't gabber on for no reason. I have tried to subscribe, but it wont let me. however I will seek out your videos. Live it...

[@Clickspring]

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Don't make clocks but I want one TFS. G :) Best of luck with your Antikythera paper Chris

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I'm not even into clock making, I just watch for the lathe and milling work

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Hi mate. I have been watching the series on the playlists, I find your videos inspirational. I love the tools that you make and use. The only thing that is driving me absolutely Nutz is the music on a loop. Please x 1000 plus a few extra for good measure, can you do something about it when you start a new series before I end up at Graylands mental facilities here in Perth WA. A lot of the providers do not use any 'music' at all, and they do quite well. I'm aware that there is no compulsion for me to watch the videos, but still....... Thanks mate.

[@sablatnic8030]

I'll have to make one of those - can be used for wood clocks too.

[@Clickspring]

+Sablatnic Yes certainly, thanks for watching.

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[@Clickspring]

+валерий смелый спасибо за просмотр!

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amazing video....

[@fredhem]

Thanks for this!

[@seanjoseph8637]

A short instructional vid on the edge finder's use would be much appreciated.

[@liquidtool]

Why do you start your holes with what looks like a regular drill bit, and then finish with an endmill? Also this is the best channel on youtube right now. I'm rewatching these waiting for the next one to come out.

[@Clickspring]

Joe Doesntcareaboutthis Hi Joe, I use an end mill for the final sizing when position and finish of the hole are important to the piece. It tends to leave a better surface finish, and also drops the hole precisely below the spindle. A standard twist drill leaves quite a poor surface finish inside the hole, and will occasionally wander despite best efforts with spotting drills etc. Thanks for asking mate.

[@liquidtool]

Very cool. Thanks for answering!

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so nice

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love it,

[@gabehyman9508]

What do you do with all of the metal shavings?

[@joshfoley8862]

6:50 I see you use this bit after drilling holes. What is its purpose? Does it just clean the bore?

[@evandh2000]

Francis Grabetz pretty sure it just makes sure the hole is exactly the right size

[@jeffarmstrong1308]

It's a reaming tool. Drills do not make truly round holes, these do and bring the hole to exactly the correct size.

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I use Dormer Shark taps because they are color coded for different materials and the quality is amazing. Check them out if you like. Yellow is for steel/brass/copper. Green is for non ferrous materials and blue is for stainless steel. Then you have red for alloy steels and white for cast iron

[@Clickspring]

Daniel S I'll check them out Daniel, thanks for the tip.

[@BobBlarneystone]

Thanks for the excellent videos. My skills are still very limited, but I learn some new with every video. In this video I saw a countersink with a "D" cross-section. I understand that drill bits can be shaped so and that holes drilled with them are more precise than with regular twist bits, but perhaps less precise than with a reamer. Could you please comment on this, and possible make a video if time and opportunity permits? Thanks

[@Clickspring]

Hey Bob, that has been my experience regarding D-Bits - excellent for drilling precision, usually equal to or just short of reaming precision. A dedicated D Bit reamer is also a very simple cutting tool to make. I have covered D bits in the 1st patron Series project, and will likely revisit again in another project when the need for one arises. Great to have you watching

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Ok, thanks. I'll look for it.

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Clickspring a

[@CUBETechie]

Could you please make a video about this indicator? I need to refresh it

[@liquidtool]

Also why after you've bored out the central hole, and cleaned up that bottom surface, do you go back in with a reamer? Just to put a cleaner finish on the bore surface?

[@Clickspring]

Joe Doesntcareaboutthis A reamer is generally used to achieve final hole dimension, as well as leave a good surface finish. In this case, its more about final dimension. The tool needs all tolerances kept to a minimum to maximize its accuracy when in use. Cheers mate.

[@jasonbone5121]

The device for holding round stock at 7:21 what is it called? Awesome machining and video production.

[@Clickspring]

Jason Bone Thanks for watching Jason. That's an ER Collett Block. I purchased it here: www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Collets/ER-Collet-Fixtures

[@jasonbone5121]

Outstanding. Thank you.

[@gregfeneis609]

From 2:00-3:13, are you using any coolant or lube to machine tool steel?

[@ENGFREEMAN]

many thanks ...for sharing your information ... but can you tell us what is the model of your lathe and the milling machine?

[@Clickspring]

+ENG. Man The mill is an SX3, a bit of lathe info here: www.clickspringprojects.com/blog/which-lathe-should-i-buy Thaks for watching.

[@matthewprestine1974]

Another great video, thank you. Why do both of the carriers need to move along the tool bed? It seem mechanically simpler to have one fixed and the other move. Perhaps it will be obvious in the next videos.

[@Clickspring]

Matthew Prestine Hi Matthew, you are correct that one carrier could be fixed and the tool would work fine. In fact a competing design by John Wilding is designed exactly like that, and has been made and used for decades. I like the idea of both carriers moving mainly for easier handling of the tool when it is loaded up with wheels for depthing. If both carriers move, the whole assembly can be moved down the bed, making it a bit easier to hold and use.

[@321mach]

Did you use a dead center in place of a spot drill?

[@horle]

Another thumbs up! Why is it necessary to center punch the holes first? Can't you just drill them straightaway if you use the mill to position?

[@Clickspring]

horle I think so, yes. Generally speaking a punch mark will help the spot drill start better, but to be honest, I often do it to make sure I have the picture in front of me, to try to avoid absent minded mistakes. Thanks for watching.

[@CarroBelga]

Whats the name of that Lathe at 8:31 ?

[@Xenro66]

Can someone tell me the name of the device at 3:32? I see a lot of people using it for precision stuff

[@Clickspring]

+Jordan O'C (Xenro66) Hey Jordan, that's an Interapid brand Dial Test Indicator. Thanks for watching :)

[@Xenro66]

Clickspring Oh right! Thank you, and also thanks for producing suuuch good content, I literally binge watched all of your clock making videos because they were so good :D

[@DoctorTooploop]

i'm a hobby machinist in australia, wondering where you get brass stock like that?

[@jeffarmstrong1308]

If you have a manufacturing facility that uses brass in your area, you *might* be able to raid their scrap bins - for a price. Generally if you offer to pay scrap prices plus a bit they'll listen. This is less available these days as many places are worried about OH&S considerations. Alternatively you can try various Model Engineering suppliers. My favourite is here - ejwinter.com.au/collections/brass They're not that cheap but no copper alloy is these days especially if you don't want full lengths from the industrial suppliers.

[@MrMegaMaui]

hello I wanted to know where I can find the tools you use for the workpiece zero on the cutter. thank you.

[@Keith_Ward]

Nice work Chris. I haven't heard anyone mention Frank Ford in quite a while, I wonder what he is up to now? I believe he had some surgery a few years back but has not updated his web site in a very long time. I always looked forward to his latest tips.

[@Clickspring]

+Keith Ward Hey Keith, I wondered why his site went silent a few years ago too. I do hope he is alright. He is one of my favorite sources of information, his site is an absolute goldmine of tips and techniques. Thanks for watching mate :)

[@johndarakashiko9011]

Nice work! What is the name of the music ? thank's

[@TheMetalButcher]

What cad program do you use? I need something with movement.

[@Clickspring]

+justfakeit888 I use Solidworks, it has the ability to animate assemblies for motion studies etc, very powerful software. Thanks for watching.

[@TheMetalButcher]

Thank you.

[@ddlc7022]

What is the name of the holder where you put the screw on the mill machine vise ?

[@Clickspring]

David De La Cruz That is a Collet Block. It holds ER32 collets, There is a matching hex version too. I reach for them so often, they are one of the most used tools in my shop. I got them here: www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Collets/ER-Collet-Fixtures/ER32-Collet-Blocks

[@madissiimkull]

is your mill CNC machine?

[@richardschoellhammer]

I'm sure it's mentioned somewhere, but what lathe are you using?

[@tomrevere9091]

it's a sherline lathe. don't know what model.

[@MrGoatflakes]

Wait, I don't understand how you can depth a wheel that is already mounted on its arbor. And what's pinion wire?

[@FabioNakatani]

Just love your videos. by the way what is the name of the program used in prototyping your tools. would you mind telling?

[@Clickspring]

+Fabio Nakatani Hey Fabio, I use Solidworks for design, thanks for watching :)

[@joey243win]

what type of mill are you running??

[@Clickspring]

+joey243win SX3, thanks for watching

[@nguyenvantoan1441]

Anyone can tell me what tool that this guy use at 2:00, Please...

[@geraldreeve6403]

That is an edgefinder. there is a video on making one at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKGppmmqqKqHZ5o

[@nicholashorsey9221]

Yessss

[@jacopomorero4652]

Which programm do you use to draw your project ?

[@chewmanfoo]

What benchtop metal lathe would you recommend for a beginner? What do you use?

[@Clickspring]

Chew Manfoo I wrote a short blog articel on this a few weeks ago that might be of interest: www.clickspringprojects.com/blog/which-lathe-should-i-buy Thanks for watching.

[@chewmanfoo]

Thanks, you're awesome. I googled around for this for a while i.e. "what metal lathe does clickspring use" and found nothing. Thanks again!

[@0v3r10rdSG]

love the video as always. if you don't mind me asking, what type of mill do you have? did you have it shipped or buy it locally

[@kevingleason3771]

what type of milling machine do you have

[@Clickspring]

Kevin Gleason Milling machine is an SX3. Thanks for watching Kevin.

[@williammcbride134]

Hi thanks for taking the time to do these videos I enjoy them very much. Very good filming job as well. What kind of Milling machine do you have? Bill

[@Clickspring]

William McBride Thanks for watching Bill. The milling machine I have is a SIEG SX3.

[@JonPearsall]

@clickspring, how long does each part take?

[@Clickspring]

Hey Jon, do you mean each video episode? If so, for me its approx a month to plan shoot and edit. Thanks for watching

[@lecaonguyen79]

great