It’s been over a week now and the Phoenix has only stopped a couple times. So I’ve been making small adjustments here and there. But still, it’s amazing how one small detail could lead to this sitting idle for over 30 years… See you again on April 14th!
@Jordan-9093 Жыл бұрын
Well if we all know you Brandon, a few side projects later that clock will never stop!! Beautiful work as always!
@cavemanvi Жыл бұрын
Mmmmmaaaake a metal oneeee *mortal kombat theme song*
@doylerabjohn3435 Жыл бұрын
Definitely will be looking for to April 14
@BetweenTheBorders Жыл бұрын
Clocks are the inevitable ending point of all perfectionism. They're so neat. Keep us informed as your mean time to failure increases!
@danielmclellan7762 Жыл бұрын
I'm newly interested in horology, and the pivots, along with the escapement, are the friction points, especially the interaction between the escape wheel and the pallet forks. The forks are made from jewels in modern movements, maybe use an extra hard wood for the pivots and forks, or even brass bushings and/or inlay on the striking faces of the pallet forks? Also the runout is still too much on the escapement wheel, and why didn't you try skimming it to closer to flat?
@somebodyelse6673 Жыл бұрын
That's a worthy heirloom. Having generations of hands on the project makes for real family history.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Very true! It's one of my most prized inherited items
@WayneWerner Жыл бұрын
@@InheritanceMachiningtime to fabricate a gorgeous picture frame to house the letter. Be sure to use UV glass
@worldtraveler930 Жыл бұрын
This is a truly laudable undertaking!!! 🤠👍
@robertmatch6550 Жыл бұрын
Very good post. I am fascinated by mechanical gadgets. I remember a visit to the British Museum in my pre-internet youth and a walk through galleries of mechanical exhibits of various gearings. As a self-made horologist, are you open to the experts you can find online?
@ctdieselnut Жыл бұрын
The way you worded that made me think the clock should have an additional dial that is labled 'generations' that is currently set to '3'. Your kids could set it to '4', and so on. Lol
@arial_01 Жыл бұрын
I dont even mind that its not machining this time, I just love anything gear-y, analog, or DIY!
@SystemX1983 Жыл бұрын
Well, at least he machined a bushing. So, not all hope is left 😆 And as its name implies, it was successfully resurrected 😀👍
@_billyk_ Жыл бұрын
He's like This Old Tony- He could be talking about gardening shears for 20 minutes and it'd still keep you fully invested in the video lol
@ronwilken5219 Жыл бұрын
What's really amazing is he didn't have to open the "disaster box" once and no side projects, other than the square gear mount, if you have to count one. Patients of Job!
@Hyratel Жыл бұрын
@@ronwilken5219 well, I think that qualifies as a Fixture, and it wasn't exactly a complex one to deploy
@swiftyskys8948 Жыл бұрын
Your content is genuinely some of the best I’ve ever seen, the editing is on point, the way you present and explain things is perfect for what you’re doing. Another thing is how you show the entire process of each project, from how you get an idea to drafting it on paper and then every side project along the way till the final product. Never stop creating
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I very much appreciate that. Thank you!
@kristjanjonsson7723 Жыл бұрын
I agree 100%.
@neilcrickmere8117 Жыл бұрын
Inheritance Machining does Click spring! Excellent video. A full size brass version would be an amazing addition.
@quantumfluxuation Жыл бұрын
Stainless and brass would be great
@HalibutHook10 ай бұрын
This channel and click spring are two of my favorites.
@bscott3211 Жыл бұрын
Watching all of your episodes and knowing the history of your channel, this video is special. In a way, it has heart or at least a heart beat. Your storytelling sets you apart and above many.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
This project definitely had a lot more meaning behind for me. Thank you!
@halfdippedcom Жыл бұрын
@@InheritanceMachining my mom and gf both watched this video with me. As I explained the story of your channel. What a wonderful story I look forward to every video. Thank-you for telling your amazing story .
@Davesobscurevideos Жыл бұрын
I really really hope you make a PDF of the manual and upload it somewhere. There’s a fair chance someone else in the world is in need of it.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
that's a great idea actually!
@jrkorman Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. I'm sure that this project has joined so many others in the "orphan" category.
@sundeki8880 Жыл бұрын
@@InheritanceMachining I would love to get my hands on the drawings and turn them into CAD files and print them on my 3D printer
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Oh thanks for the info!
@robbie6625 Жыл бұрын
@@InheritanceMachining you also might contact your library. They might have (or know someone who does) a book scanning machine.
@DavidHerscher Жыл бұрын
Ok, a couple of things here. 1; This story is incredible, intimate, and moving. The fact that you found the book, with hand written correspondence containing critically necessary information is, well it’s almost supernatural. As if grandad reached down from heaven to lend a hand. 2; Your video editing skillz are infuriatingly good. 😂
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I real stroke of luck is what it is! Also I have to give the editing credit to my wife. She's amazing! Thanks as always!
@dirtfarmer7472 Жыл бұрын
@@InheritanceMachining Give her a hug and a kiss from me. To say thank you Ma’am, we appreciate your efforts.
@Hanible7 ай бұрын
Also the clock is called Phoenix clock, it's as if it was always destined to be restored! The story is spookily convenient!
@pauloalvesdesouza7911 Жыл бұрын
This is easily one of your best episodes. Your videos aren't just about machining. They're about love for the trade, dedication to the goal and enjoyment of the process. I bet you've read Robert Pirsig's "Zen & the art of motorcycle maintenance". This clock is an amazing story because connects not only to your grandpa but also your great grandpa. Finding the manual was the cherry on top. Life is way more interesting than fiction 'coz you can't make this s*** up! What a heirloom! And maybe, just maybe, this might inspire you to make your own clock...
@irishwristwatch2487 Жыл бұрын
The whole thing is such a beatiful piece of history. Handwritten notes from the designer himself too. You rarely get that kind of thing anymore
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I know... I was shocked. What a drastic difference to todays world.
@MagnetOnlyMotors Жыл бұрын
I inherited an 1870’s 7’ tall long case clock in 1983, after my mother died. It has a standard clock work of the era, but it needed some TLC too. I found it didn’t enjoy an outside wall in the winter time 😢. Once I located an appropriate interior wall, it would keep time all year long. I eventually found its accuracy was superior to my VCR, of the 1980’s too. I still have it and wind it every Saturday morning. It’s a happy old clock. It’s a tribute to Robby Burns. 😊
@richheine Жыл бұрын
Great video. I, too, have gone through the journey you describe so well. The Kassner clock is very likely based on the Thomas wooden clock plans that used to be sold in the classified section of Popular Mechanics in the 60's. I bought a set of the Thomas plans and built a clock very much like yours as a senior in high school. After college, in the 70's, I built several wooden clocks and sold all but one. I can hear that clock ticking as I type. I, too, hit upon the idea of a machine screw adjusted crutch to set the beat. If you'd like to compare notes about our clocks I'd be interested.
@paulcooper2897 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful clock! I've built 3 wood clocks, none as ornate and pretty as yours .. I'm a little jealous! Graphite is your absolute Best Friend. No matter how good, wood finishes dont "slide" well over each other, and do collect dust. Graphite from a quality drafting pencil (I think you might have one) on the faces of all the gear teeth makes a huge difference in reliability. Even after "polishing" all the teeth to 600 grit, I found graphite still made a worthwhile difference. Good luck with the final adjustments! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Thanks!
@pappyjohn8142 Жыл бұрын
So satisfying to fix rather than toss
@charlvanniekerk8009 Жыл бұрын
I am really left speechless at the legacy and history that this clock has at it shows up generation after generation in your family. Its really a marvel to see how accurate those clocks were made and the fact that you got it running is even more so. I was going to say that this will be a "timeless" piece in your family for generations but I think its quite literally the opposite ;-) ...
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Only time will tell I suppose... But I'll be enjoying it until it until its a pile of dust! 😂 Thank you, Charl!
@charlvanniekerk8009 Жыл бұрын
@@InheritanceMachining Its always a pleasure. I hope the joke about it not being timeless landed since it literally keeps time😂
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I am always keen on plays on works 😉
@CopeCory Жыл бұрын
One word of advice, the play in the pendulum pin needs to be shimmed. The pin slot is too wide and the pin fit is sloppy. You are losing power there. The pendulum needs to be snug , not tight, so when the escapement kicks, all the power goes into the pendulum. Remove that slop and improve the reliability. You have made quite an accomplishment. Nicely done,
@gamer_dad181 Жыл бұрын
I love that you are continuing on where your grandparents and great grandparents left off. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your future videos!
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
😊 Thank you!
@davidchang-yen1256 Жыл бұрын
This project hits me right in the feels. My grandfather passed down a beautiful schoolroom wall clock that sat for a few years with a broken main spring. At the end of one school term (I was 14 I think) I was able (with my parents help) to take it apart and fix it. It still runs! Awesome to see your hard work paid off as mine did all those years ago.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@davidchang-yen1256 Жыл бұрын
@@InheritanceMachining Thanks! I told my folks that all I want for my inheritance is the clock. My siblings can have all the rest 😁
@ubertalldude Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful piece! Amazing analysis on the repair. As a side note you could, if you choose to, do the internet a huge favor by scanning that manual and uploading it for others to hopefully see in case they weren't as fortunate to find the manual
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I might do just that. I don't think there are a lot of these clocks around. But I'd bet I'm not the only one that has tried to find anything on it! Thanks
@taitano12 Жыл бұрын
@@InheritanceMachining that kind of manual would help someone like me to design and build one from the ground up. That would be awesome.
@SephYuyX7 ай бұрын
@@InheritanceMachining were you able to scan and upload?
@Wintorn8 ай бұрын
The book at the end was a very good subtle joke
@grantkaplan Жыл бұрын
Brandon, it’s hard to explain just how much of an inspiration you and this channel are to me. I recently got into machining during my first semester in college, and it’s quickly become my favorite time of the week when I get to go into that shop. I have a woodworking background, so this video in particular was really wonderful to see. Please keep doing what you’re doing, I can’t wait to go on this machining journey with you as I go through college!
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I love hearing that! And you are quite lucky to have shop access at your school. Eat it up! Thanks
@bigal4502 Жыл бұрын
Nice touch on the closing, a leather bound with gold leaf lettering Audels Machinists Hand Book. Really love your channel and how you include your family heritage and lore. My hat off to you Sir
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@bigmo450 Жыл бұрын
What would be seriously cool would be making a series of videos of you making a brass/alum replica of that clock with some machinist flair lol.... that's a series I'd be interested in for sure
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I have no doubt something like that is in my future 😁
@davidwilliams1383 Жыл бұрын
Approximately 80 parts, measuring tools, drafting board and tools, a "little" free time.... 3 to 4 months? That would be cool.
@HalibutHook10 ай бұрын
I agree. I would love to see a brass version of this.
@jeffpitzer8521 Жыл бұрын
It's awesome that you're completing your great grandfather's legacy.. I too am honoring my great grandfather.. for more than 40 years his 51 GMC pickup that he bought new has been sitting in an Iowa field deteriorating. I even had tried getting it going when I was in high school to drive as my first vehicle. Time passes priorities change but I now have it in my shop and have begun the restoration process. My plans are to modernize the mechanics to make it more drivable on modern roads and maybe take it to a car show from time to time...grandpa Frank lived to be 101 years old and I named the truck after him. I hope he looks down from heaven and is pleased with what I've done.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
What a cool project! Good luck with the restoration/modernization!
@Tasarran Жыл бұрын
It makes your content even more heartwarming that you are not just putting your grandfather's old tools back in action, you're actually finishing his unfinished projects... Also, hugely appropriate name; I thought you were just calling it the phoenix clock, but that it is actually NAMED that is just mindblowing...
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I was shocked when I realized that was the name of the clock. It's so fitting for its story!
@Tasarran Жыл бұрын
@@InheritanceMachining Sometimes, life is better than anything you could have scripted! :D
@PatrickPease Жыл бұрын
It must be a huge honor to work on four generations of projects, every family should be so in touch with their heritage. Using the surface plate for woodwork gave me a good laugh, because it's such a good idea
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
😂 most convenient flat surface I had! Thank you!
@karroome Жыл бұрын
What a historic jewl👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And the manual and letters are icing on the cake
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad I could hang onto it. And get it running!
@waynepennington2769 Жыл бұрын
That is the coolest clock an one hell of a treasure your grand parents left you that is so nice. What more could you ask for. You are truly blessed.
@Sumitso Жыл бұрын
The box of shame cries out from not being filled this time. Good episode, the pocket idea was clever!
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
😂 Thanks!
@greglaroche1753 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful restoration! Amazing that kits like that were once available before CNC.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Thanks and very true. I would have loved to see their manufacturing operations
@martinnordholm686 Жыл бұрын
No shortcuts, No 3D printing No bull, just good old craftsmanship and using the inside of the head. Great work.
@tftf60 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
my pleasure! Thanks
@airy6867 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, and it was a shock you tried something with wood, which is surely non-standard, but as a millennial kid, I can see the value this clock holds, both historical, and also emotional, since it has been something in your family for multiple generations now. Really awesome project, I am looking forward to the next video (my personal favourites are things that make your life in machine shop easier, like the camera arm, or chuck adapter you made)
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Gotta try my hand at all materials at some point 😁 Thanks! PS, I think you will like the next video as well!
@phrozenwun Жыл бұрын
Working to understand and correct those things which shorten the operational duration on a generational project gives me hope for our future. Intended or otherwise, thank you for this inspiring parable.
@themiker15 Жыл бұрын
You have become one of my all time favourite creators on youtube, I'm not a machinist but have always admired the craft. I hope you continue these videos for years to come.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
😁 Thank you very much! I'm going to keep at this as long as I can!
@edm00se Жыл бұрын
Nice work, that looks great, especially that subtle view of the brass bushing.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Tried to be as discrete as possible
@crsirbs215 Жыл бұрын
New inheritance machining content. Made my Friday a win
@worldtraveler930 Жыл бұрын
This is a Truly Laudable Undertaking!!! 🤠👍
@EpiphonicResonance Жыл бұрын
A machinist doing woodworking and horology. This is my favorite channel. 🖖
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I'm no horologist or woodworker. But I can try! Thanks
@calebconnolly2778 Жыл бұрын
I love how you say you were "forced to make a temporary pin for the shaft" as if you weren't just itching to make some chips
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
A wonderful story, beautifully told!
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ron!
@ksafe3604 Жыл бұрын
"Great-Grandfather" clock, in a play on words; and literally as well. Well done !!!
@chiaotinger Жыл бұрын
Mr. Jim Kassner would surely be very pleased that you revive the clock. Great work!
@Kenthrex5 ай бұрын
I LOVE the sound of wood in a metal lathe
@whittysworkshop982 Жыл бұрын
Woodworker here. The PVA type wood glues like you used do not have "gap filling" properties, it requires close fitting parts, "toothing" or "keying" the surface will actually make the bond weaker....... Treat these type glues in a similar way you would your Loctite. The way they work; close fitting parts are glued and clamped tight, as it's clamped the glue penetrates the small pores of the wood...... This is what creates the bond, the glue in the pores create a mechanical "tooth" in a way which is stronger than the wood itself....... A good glue joint will split the wood before the glue line. Because of the way it works into the pores of the wood; it'll only work on porous materials...... Wood, leather, and such...... It wont bond metals to wood, best to use epoxy for that job. Not sayin all this as in "you done it wrong", it's not "wrong" if it works..... I've learned a lot from watchin your videos so I wanted to be able to teach you somethin too 😁 Was a nice surprise to see you workin wood, I really enjoyed this video lad 😁🤙
@whittysworkshop982 Жыл бұрын
To add; "Close fitting parts" for a woodworker is vastly different from what you would call a close fit....... I more so mean parts that "mate" together and touch all along their surface. If parts are too close, then ya could split somethin as the parts are pushed home....... the water in the glue will slightly swell the wood fibres. Also, the pores in the wood need to be open for the glue to work...... That's why you scraped away the old glue (PVA type glue will not bond to itself) but it also won't stick to any finish (stain, oils, varnish) because the finish is filling the pores, the glue needs fresh wood. I thought I should correct myself........ "Close fitting parts" is a term us woodworkers borrowed from yee engineers, but it's a different thing completely 🙄😆
@nixielee Жыл бұрын
Gotta love the hand-written letter with instructions. Clocks are always a treat, thanks.
@aboriani Жыл бұрын
This video is a gem and this channel is therapeutic! I've been watching all of your content for the last week and I am almost running out of videos! My father bought a small lathe years ago but we never used it and I'm itching to take a shot at doing some chips with it. Some day I'll find the courage and time to learn how to use it.
@TechOttawa Жыл бұрын
Wow. Wow. Wow. Speechless. Thank you for sharing this story.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@186RaNdOm186 Жыл бұрын
I just love curling up with an old Machinist Handbook at the end of a satisfying project.
@jcsrst6 ай бұрын
I love that you're a restorer NOT a destroyer! This video ticked all the boxes for me, restoring, wood and a relentless pursuit of accuracy. Awesome!
@henricberg7346 Жыл бұрын
not often i have been so relaxed and calm of watching a creation take shape. fantastic jobb
@stevenkostamo1279 Жыл бұрын
This reminds me of my struggle with a cheap grandfather clock I found at the swap shed of the local garbage transfer station when I was in my early teens. I never could get it to run for more than a few hours, but lacked the mechanical understanding I have now 35 years later. Watching this video and reminiscing I am almost certain where the issue was in why I couldn't keep it running. It did provide me with a complex mechanical device to take apart and re assemble correctly, as in doing so left me with the same inability to stay running, No chance of finding that clock again, as it went back to the same garbage transfer station a few months later, but into the bin that time. I would say it was a good education for me that only cost me time.
@aguycalledlucas Жыл бұрын
Wow, this whole vide is absolutely incredible. Catching the manual before it got scrapped was so important it can’t be expressed. That was a piece of history.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
It was very serendipitous that I was the one cleaning out that cabinet! I'm glad I thought to flip through everything!! Thanks, man!
@mattmays9063 Жыл бұрын
Clickspring has entered the chat. :) I love that your passion overflows so frequently into your everyday life that it also has such a rich story attached. I commented before learning about the correspondence between your grandfather and the clockmaker.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
thank you 😊 I honestly don't have a lot of stories like this but when they are relevant I share them
@veciolupo Жыл бұрын
Precision wood-working on a metal lathe. A great old clock is saved. Really exciting!
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
😁
@MarionMakarewicz Жыл бұрын
My grandfather’s clock was too large for the shelf so it stood ninety years on the floor. Neat work!
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@petercourtney11 Жыл бұрын
Just plain lovely at every level. My love of woodworking springs from my grandfather whom I trailed after for years as he made broken things work again.
@wesofalltrades5 ай бұрын
I've recently discovered your channel and I've been binge-watching from the beginning. This episode is so fascinating, and when I saw the handwritten notes from Jim, it inexplicably brought me to tears to see such care and devotion put into his work and making sure his customers were completely taken care of.😢 It made me think about how customer service and everything in general has changed in the last 30 years.
@AlwaysCensored-xp1be Жыл бұрын
Grew up listening to grandmother's cookoo clock. Amazing piece of carved wood working.
@margiejansing5744 Жыл бұрын
Hypnotic video. Beautiful piece of heirloom art for your wall.
@adamschmidt4688 Жыл бұрын
Oh HELL yes. New video, 25 minutes long, and I’m tucked in bed. Keep ‘em coming! (I haven’t even watched the video yet, I’m just that excited)
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
haha thanks man!
@DamienDarkside Жыл бұрын
I own a Skeletonized Fossil watch, so seeing the Phoenix Clock show up on the feed was an amazing thing to see. Here the mechanical watch is on my wrist, while you have this beautiful clock one up on a wall! As soon as you mentioned timing and time loss I went "the escape wheel". Seeing all those wooden parts I thought it was a binding issue. It's the thing I never have to worry about with my spring-gear driven watch, physical weights to power the mechanism. My (and majority of) mechanical watches uses synthesized rubies as axel points to prevent as much friction as possible for the steel axels to spin in. The teeth on the fork that catches the escape wheel also has two ruby "teeth" (pallets) which prevents friction as well. With clockwork, you want MINIMUM friction as possible, so you may want to look into adding more lubrication. The other thought I had were the pallets, if there was a way to reduce friction between them and the escape wheel too that might help a bit for timing.
@yeagerxp Жыл бұрын
Excellent restoration 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@55ATA3 Жыл бұрын
Very nice, its was great to see how you found the issues with the clock. Thanks for taking the time to video this clock and sharing it with everyone.
@tomcushing3619 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for rekindling my interest in mechanical clocks. My dad used to repair small coo-coo clocks. I still have his fixtures and big box o' parts.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Very cool! Happy tinkering!
@_f355 Жыл бұрын
as a hobby watchmaker, I'm blown away by the history and the beauty of this clock! great job fixing it - I've noticed all the problems the first time you've shown it kinda running, and you were spot on with your solutions. with the clock this big, I myself would probably play with the pallet depthing a little bit - it seems too deep now, adjusting it might make the clock run more reliably and increase the run time from a single "wind", since less energy is lost. I'd also apply a tiniest thinnest layer of grease to all the pivots and on the pallet mating surfaces, it might help quite a bit, but I have zero experience with wood-on-wood interactions, so don't take my words for granted.
@zerostarx1 Жыл бұрын
I believe for wood on wood moving parts some kind of wax would be the least intrusive and best for wood longevity, like a paraffin or bee wax. Also seen people use thin nylon tape for things like all wood drawers.
@jameshisself9324 Жыл бұрын
Aside from the realization that 1983 is now considered ancient, A very interesting and satisfying video. Thanks again.
@MJQAZ Жыл бұрын
The machinist book from Audels. Nice choice for clock side reading!
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
😁
@AWizardAndaMouse343210 ай бұрын
I really enjoy watching restorations like these. It’s always awesome seeing whatever was restored working once again, just like it was gotten just yesterday brand new.
@duaneglover92837 ай бұрын
Been watching for a long time, I too have made and designed several of these all wood clocks, it's a real challenge, great job, beautiful clock, looking forward to your next project, thankyou
@stephenrichendefer8782 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. This reminds me of the progression of the Harrison clocks.
@darrellhart9363 Жыл бұрын
Wow this brings back memories of a neighbor we had in the city I grew up in he had all kinds of clocks in his Garage and the tools for machining them this was one of those clocks up on the wall working it didn't have any stane on it. Then one day his family show's up and moved him I miss his collection all beautiful restored clocks
@andersjonsson7218 Жыл бұрын
It is purely meditative to watch your videos Unique balance of technology, know-how and curiosity..... and editing
@CorJ0nas Жыл бұрын
Imagine your ancestors looking down on you. Finishing what they started. How proud they must be. Well done. This is the way
@robertschauer376 Жыл бұрын
Love the ticking of an old clock
@jasonnickson46316 ай бұрын
Your content is great, it's realaxing and engagine from start to finish. Thank you for shairing your work and process. I hope to see you videos for a long time to come.
@guataco Жыл бұрын
Your grandfather and great grandfather are happy and proud in heaven. 👍🏻
@loiclescieller2490 Жыл бұрын
Loved the small detail of grabbing the Machinist's Handbook at the end ;)
@flamewave000 Жыл бұрын
I just got a 3D printer for Christmas and I've been wanting to try and make a clock like this. I was really worried about it being plastic, but if a wood clock can work that well, a plastic one should too!
@MrHazz0 Жыл бұрын
In theory it could be better as long as you dont have uv exposure! And you can have access to lubricant options!
@flamewave000 Жыл бұрын
@@MrHazz0 Yeah I was thinking something like a wax so it doesn't run off but is maybe still more smooth than the plastic
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I'd say it's worth a shot!
@johnmccrane1660Ай бұрын
I think that the brass bushing added was a great start. wood on wood will wear down the axle, and create drag. Full brass bushings will improve the time keeping and longevity of the clock. And add some of your family touch. Great job.
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a find. That manual and the hand written notes are historic treasures to be kept with the fabulous clock. As always, such an interesting, engaging and entertaining episode. 👏👏👍😀
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
No doubt I will be keeping them both well kept and maintained! Thanks as always!
@steveschultz300 Жыл бұрын
WOW!!! I have a love for clocks and have always wanted to "work" on them. But, I've been intimidated by all the mechanisms. Hm, maybe I should just jump in and build a kit from scratch. Thanks for the video and the care that you showed for this family heirloom.
@aviator267 Жыл бұрын
What a treasure. Such a deep history.
@danbreyfogle8486 Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine recently built a wood clock using his CNC equipment to cut the gears. He used some magic solution to impregnate the wood that is supposed to reduce the effects of humidity on the components. Yours is old school but well worth the work to correct the problems. Great video, as always.
@rpower1401 Жыл бұрын
Unique video. I still have my grandmother's mantle clock, as a teen I got it back up and running for her with some cleaning and a little lubrication. I haven't run it much in the past few years, partially because I don't want to wear it out and part because the noise travels through my hardwood lined house with ease to my sleeping ears.
@chucksterock Жыл бұрын
Spotted your Tau Beta Pi Bent screwed to the wall by the door. Not sure where I've squirrelled mine away to, but it's here somewhere. Maybe I'll hang it in the new shop this summer too. Nice!
@Sunjoy1 Жыл бұрын
Nothing like the tic of a clock...😊 I'm sure Paige is thrilled to have this added to your beautiful home..
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
amen!
@SubramaniamLakshminarayanan11 ай бұрын
It is spectacular engineering that Brandon with these modern machines and an ancient reference manual from the manufacturer of the clock and also with DRos and what not have been able to restore it to its pristine glory. But more importantly, to imagine that this clock was made several decades ago, and with the precision in manufacturing that relied solely on technical skill and not DROs...
@FatJesusLive Жыл бұрын
Didnt know this even existed. thank you for bringing this clock to light through a video. Not only that... You made it work!
@pauldevey8628 Жыл бұрын
Great story. Thank you so much for sharing.
@IHWKR Жыл бұрын
This video reminded me of my grandpa and myself . He was a woodworker and I was a sheetmetal fabricator during my time in the Air Force. I wish we had more time together but he passed when I was young.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that man. I fortunately got to spend a great deal of time with my grandfather, but it still wasn't enough. Thanks
@michaelcoffin4364 Жыл бұрын
The least machining in one of your videos, yet one of my favorite. There is just something extremely satisfying and rewarding about finishing a project that has been in your family for generations. I will eventually have my fair share of said project bestowed upon me.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
The story behind projects like this are what really make them special. Tools are cool but stories are cooler! Thanks
@robertpearson8798 Жыл бұрын
This reminds me that I have a Thomas wooden clock to finish that I started about 30 years ago. I purchased a laser cut set of wooden gears a few years ago but never got around to completing the job. One more thing to check off of my retirement project list.
@ColCurtis Жыл бұрын
Its so awesome that you were able to find that manual.
@DisabledParkHopper Жыл бұрын
Amazing project, This is one I have wanted to do for many years! This and rebuilding my grandfathers home built (No Kit) live steam engine.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
You should go for it! Thanks
@zacmilne9423 Жыл бұрын
Love this! Also, I want to point out that it’s a pendulum’s period which is constant (below 1 radian of amplitude). The speed (angular velocity) changes with amplitude. Great work and awesome video!
@taranson3057 Жыл бұрын
I love wood gear clocks, Brian Laws clocks has wooden gear clock plans that are affordable.
@junkmannoparts9696 Жыл бұрын
Great story it brought a tear to my eye how everything worked out . Great job Marty McFly Doc Brown would be proud of you . JM
@terrywilson5048 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful clock....thanks for sharing
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chris_scott Жыл бұрын
That was so relaxing. Your videos also have significantly improved my anxiety on my own projects. Your method of dealing with failure, by showing it, explaining it, turning it into both a learning and teaching moment, it has helped me deal with failures on my own projects Too many youtubers show only perfection, and this led to me wanting to match that perfection with my own projects. The "If they can do it, why can't I?" Mentality. Your channel is relaxing in more ways than building something neat, it has helped bring some relaxation to my mental health and projects. Thankyou.
@InheritanceMachining Жыл бұрын
I'm really glad to hear that. I originally shared the mistakes because I though it was honest and I could poke fun at myself a little. But it seems to help a lot of people realize we all make them. And also shows what not to do when things go wrong. Thanks for the kind words!