The Most Expensive Hinges Ever -- Don't Miss This One !!!

[@kenny5174]

Holy Mackerel, I think you could build a heart valve for a hummingbird! Fantastic detail!

[@joepie221]

That would be pretty small.

[@anthonycash4609]

I would definitely be betting on Joe that would be money in the bank.

[@mpetersen6]

If you want to see somebody doing some pretty small work do a KZbin search for Japanese Watchmaker. The first video in the que is about a man that spent a year building a watch that keeps traditional Japanese time. Twenty "hours" a day. And the length of the "hours" are different depending on the amount of daylight.

[@jimfirv2982]

What lathe is that?!

[@outsidescrewball]

Awesome..watching I have to keep reminding myself the size of these parts….as always, lots of lessons while you build

[@joepie221]

Thanks for the comment Chuck. I hope all is well.

[@BensWorkshop]

You have every right to be smiling. That is a spectacular result.

[@joepie221]

Thanks.

[@ChrisB257]

Ken Reed's comment says it all! Talk about small scale precision (lot of) work... patience and attention to detail again Joe - this makes the absolute elegant solution to the hinges. Door lock also - inspired. Once more - jigging works wonders.

[@glencrandall7051]

I almost cannot believe the degree of work you can accomplish at that scale. I am in awe. 👍👍👍👍You certainly are entitled to smile over this one. 😃😃😃Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. 🙂🙂

[@drevil4454]

If and I say this with a big IF, I had the skill to do this I'd be a very happy man. If I can find the small parts afterwards I'd be even happier. This is turning into a work of art

[@joepie221]

Thank you very much. I'm putting my heart into these.

[@deemstyle]

Being able to spin proud of the recess... pure genius how well that allowed for an easier assembly. Absolute pro move! Thanks for sharing

[@melwilson514]

Great job Joe! Shades of ClickSpring😀

[@esrAsnataS]

Currently the best thing on the internet.

[@ArmchairDeity]

Dude… that whole video was a humble, quiet flex. The perspective given when your fingers were in the shot was insane! Such tiny pieces! Well done sir!

[@russellmcclenning9607]

A true master of his craft Thank you Joe

[@joepie221]

Many thanks.

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍 You know Joe, for those of us who enjoy making Models, not toys. You have been an inspiration regardless of what that Fruit Loops thinks.

[@joepie221]

I suppose you have to be a toymaker before you become a toolmaker. Thanks for the comment.

[@loydsa]

Lovely to see a new Joe Pie video - brightens my whole day 🙂

[@joepie221]

Your comment did the same for me. :)

[@johnvaluk1401]

Thank you Joe for the videos. I love the work arounds you come up with and share with us. Always learning.

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

One happy man right there. 😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rizdalegend]

"Watch out for body parts with an interrupted cut" comment, was eye opening. Made so much sense how lathe pull ins can happen.

[@michaelrandle4128]

You always make it look so easy Joe, a thing of beauty is a joy for ever, don’t know if you have kids but if you have they will be fighting over your miniature machines one day, I know I would, regards from across the pond

[@frodobaggins169]

This was the most interesting video I've seen in a while. Thank you for your time spent in the production, machining and recording of this fine video. You have awesome talent, Joe!

[@mchiodox69]

Really like the way the hinges turned out,,,,Awesome and well done!

[@joepie221]

Thank you very much!

[@peterphelps1159]

Again, so sweet. The best 1/2 hour of my day so far. Thank you.

[@johndevries8759]

Nice solution to a bad design. Excellent looking result Joe, Thanks for sharing.

[@josvandiepen3425]

Only one word: UNBELIEVABLE beauty.

[@janettehill8544]

Making small parts is a whole different world. Always inspirational watching your videos

[@leemarsh3569]

Another great video. Thank Joe!

[@joepie221]

Thank you.

[@andylewis7360]

Where jewellery making and watchmaking coincide, there's Joe Pie! Clickspring no doubt approves. ;-D

[@joepie221]

That would be high praise. The man is a superb craftsman.

[@rexmyers991]

26:10 “unloosening” LOL - you made me wait for it.

[@hughobrien4139]

Love the enthusiasm towards the end.

[@vandalsgarage]

I teach my sons that everything you make is an artifact of you from that time, so make it right, and make it to last. These are works of art that will be treasured heirlooms for Joes family. Many years from now, someone will look at Joes tiny machine shop models and be astounded at the craftsmanship.

[@wallbawden5511]

yes agree he is a master of his triad for sure i just love his work and all the tips he has passed on to me i am forever great full for sure

[@joepie221]

Thank you very much for the compliment.

[@wallbawden5511]

@@joepie221 firm believer in giving Credit where Credit is due thanks for all the tips and tricks thus far i just know there is more to come

[@123Shel12]

Your skill working on such small components just blows me away! WELL DONE!!!!!

[@robertwatsonbath]

Greetings from the UK. Enjoyed that one Joe, thanks. Some more good tips - the thin groove and needle file issue hadn't really occurred to me before.

[@jimstone2669]

Joe my hat is off to you SIR.

[@thecatofnineswords]

Genuine joy here too! I love your fine work and today's video is sublime for highlighting your skills. The custom brass hinges are a significant upgrade and just amazing.

[@slagelcabinetry9875]

Great job as always Joe!! 👏🏻 a true craftsman!! 👍🏻

[@neilredelinghuys3263]

wow. i was also smiling. this was soooo satisfying!

[@rexmyers991]

Those hinges are absolutely AWSOME! So neat. You made it look easy.

[@seamusbolton215]

Once more, you have both educated and entertained, thank you

[@joepie221]

Always the plan.

[@onlooker251]

Hi Joe - I'm loving this... It's brilliant to see this small intricate work done on you Colchester lathe. I admire your well honed skills something that I can try to achieve myself as a self taught machinist. Thank you so much again for sharing this amazing project.

[@richardsweet5068]

Nice to have the massive machines to handle these parts.

[@mikepelelo5657]

Thanks for this video Joe. I get a great deal of pleasure watching these. That's some ingenious work flow right there.

[@carloantoniomartinelli5418]

A thing of beauty indeed ! Well done Sir ! And thank you for allowing us to share all this.

[@howder1951]

Great job on a tiny scale Joe, I really like it, cheers!

[@voodoochild1954]

Wow! I’m making things like that on my Sherline mill but I gotta admit yours is 100 times better! Your a true Craftsman Joe. You deserve to smile.

[@joepie221]

Thank you. I'm still smiling.

[@BigMikesGarage]

Outstanding design enhancement! I love the detail. Nice work sir!

[@joepie221]

Thank you. I like the contrast of the components.

[@azenginerd9498]

Great little wrench... and great to see you finding a use for the dental pick.

[@roberthiggins1142]

That is some amazing work on such tiny parts, 10 out of 10.

[@joepie221]

Thanks. I'm extremely pleased.

[@daveschroedersworkshop4479]

You should be smilin' Joe! Brilliantly thought out, amazing craftsmanship!!

[@geneard639]

16:29 a 1/8" wrench? Dang. Sikorsky Aircraft Co. used to give out a 'Golden Wrench Award' to commands with exceptional stats and I was lucky to get one. I had to use it one day because ...well... they built the helo around a connector I had to take apart that used 1/32" nuts. I had to use two inspection panels to just get access to it, ended up bending my teeny tiny golden wrench but that pot metal wrench got the job done. Sure wish the Navy had deep enough pockets back then to outfit a 6 month cruise tool box with some of those smaller tools, oh and forceps! Locking forceps are your friend when it comes to dealing with cramped spaces!

[@joepie221]

That wrench was about mid range in a 16 piece set. What a great gift it was.

[@peterdouglas4073]

You and thread cutting, can't beat it. I just have to keep practising.

[@leesherburn9460]

Love it. I was wondering how you were going to drill the housing for the door. That was really good and suits the model. Keep up the amazing work can't wait to see it working.

[@joepie221]

I'm looking forward to it too.

[@johnparichuk8367]

I'm not a machinist, but I enjoy watching your videos. What strikes me most is your attention to detail.

[@pitt6801]

Hi Joe, yet another excellent presentation demonstrating your gift for detail and precision. Thanks for taking us all along, regards Adam in Shropshire England

[@thomasbraeking6225]

AMAZING! The brass "bling" really sets off the features! RE: Using the slide hold-down hole to drill the hinges : It looked to me that there was just enough offset that ONE hole would have been out of whack to align with the hinges. Plus, that would have required ONE through hole; not good. Your solution was inspired and beautifully executed!

[@angelramos-2005]

Extremely amazing Joe.Thank you for sharing.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for watching.

[@JoelSantos75]

YAY...BEEN WAITING FOR THE NEXT ONE!!!!

[@joepie221]

Wait no more....

[@lohikarhu734]

Always some nice technique to pick up, Joe! When 'good enough' is not good enough!

[@joepie221]

Good enough is never good enough.

[@bangbangbillb1142]

I worked on aircraft for 22 years. It is paramount to insure you don't drop small pieces of hardware. I used a tiny dab of superglue to glue the bit to the end of my finger. Once the threads started I unloosened my finger by tearing off a small piece of callous where the bit was glued.

[@allangoodger969]

Am watching this at 2am on a Sunday morning, 3 hours after it being posted and there are already 100+ comments. Joe you are one popular bloke. Well done mate.

[@Preso58]

Outstanding work Joe. The smallest parts take the longest to make. Surgical forceps are your friend when assembling parts like those.

[@joepie221]

With my orthopedic background, its a small miracle I don't have dozens laying around. I'll have to fix that. Thanks for stopping by Mark. Always good to see a comment from you.

[@mrc1539]

You never cease to amaze me . That came out absolutely beautiful, you certainly have a reason to be smiling. Think I’ll just watch it again and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Thanks again !

[@stuartkorte1642]

Now that’s fine work on a fine part.

[@jimfairbanks6544]

Patience is a virtue, and my friend you have lots. Keep up the fantastic work. Jim

[@christurley391]

Thanks for the video Joe.

[@joepie221]

You bet.

[@inspector1794]

Another beautiful bit of work, always a pleasure to watch a craftsman, thanks for letting us into your shop just to watch.

[@truegret7778]

Love it .... very cool. As you were going in around 2:14 in the vid, I thought "he has a new cut-off tool", but instead you proceed to cut threads (that I can hardly see)! Thanks Joe - stay safe

[@garyclayton6014]

Awesome job there Joe 👍👍

[@peterridgway7355]

Brilliant work again Joe! You a joy to watch work and an inspiration too. All the best to you

[@denniswhitley9916]

Amazing craftsmanship a credit to your profession

[@michaelvillone6069]

Great job Joe! I’m smiling too

[@daveticehurst4191]

Well done Joe. Just a word of warning if you do not know, Do Not get this damp or wet, you have mixed Brass and Aluminium, dissimilar metals and you will get an electrolytic action. They will react and corrode and seize up. If you ever do make aluminium parts for wet reasons, only used stainless steel fixings or Nickel plated brass screws. Regards from Australia.

[@joepie221]

Thanks Dave. Thats an interesting fact. I'll keep that in mind.

[@Ed_Downunder]

10/10 for inspiration. Really appreciated. Thank you.

[@joepie221]

My pleasure.

[@stevenaegele5228]

I'd be proud of that too! Great job!

[@joepie221]

Thank you.

[@nigesbasementworkshop9541]

stunning work, what more can be said, very stunning inspiring work.

[@magiclarry7688]

All I can say is “wow”. And that is in a good way.

[@ophirb25]

Very very nice job. Kudos.

[@donstelfox2936]

From fabrication to assembly, what a great process, and what a beautiful result. Love it, Cheers.

[@georgehollowell9295]

Another masterful job. The brass was a superb touch as the contrast really makes the brass stand out. Your explaining the planning you do before cutting metal emphasizes that planning leads to good processes and good finished parts. Excellently done!

[@jimzivny1554]

Amazing quality of workmanship.

[@joepie221]

Thank you very much!

[@andymusgrove6590]

Speechless 😮. I mean wow, thanks Joe. I love your work, your manner and enthusiasm a total joy to watch and learn every time. Thank you. Andy.

[@joepie221]

Thanks.

[@dennisleadbetter7721]

Hi Joe, That really is fine precision detail work. Those hinges and the latch and knob are incredible. That little shaper is looking amazing. I'm looking forward to the next episode. Regards from Oz, Dennis.

[@joepie221]

Hi Dennis. thanks. I'm sure I'll tweek a few more things before I'm done.

[@Rheasound]

Definition of *precision and accuracy* is *Joe Pi* Simple as that!

[@joepie221]

Thank you.

[@scotthaddad563]

Hey Joe, I am a former hydraulic technician who rose through the ranks (out of necessity) in a small shop in south central Florida. I had to learn Everything! I also self taught to machine cylinders . In my time there, I had no idea what I was doing but the stuff worked. Since the invention of KZbin and with the participation of videographer/machinists such as yourself I have learned more techniques and processes than I ever did by myself. My only problem now is NO MACHINES! I am pretty good with the “Mexican Milling Machine” and have spent many hours making parts for muzzle loaders by hand. I just want to thank you for allowing me to look over your shoulder to see what I could have done so many years ago when I had unlimited access to the company’s machines. Now I am retired and have a garage shop with the common “Handyman Tools” but the machine tools are lacking. Count your blessings and make hay while the Sun shines!

[@joepie221]

At the very least, I'll have to have a mill and lathe when I retire. For now, the boss doesn't mind me using the machines. :)

[@jdsstegman]

Can't wait till we watch you hand scrape the ways!! Nice work as always.

[@joepie221]

I may have to disappoint you on that request.

[@Toolsaddo]

Never fail to learn something from your techniques in your videos. More amazing stuff thanks Joe.

[@PaulSteMarie]

Good to see you got some use out of those!

[@joepie221]

Very generous gifts that I'll use for a very long time. Thank you Sir.

[@josephcitizen4195]

Amazing. I don't know why but I've been fascinated by those hinges and how that door was going to be attached since the beginning. Keep up the great work Joe.

[@davemason6273]

Great result again Joe, I like it. As we say there's many ways, I make little knobs like that solely on the lathe, using a dremel on the toolpost I drill a hole circle, then turn down to the dia of that circle. Same result.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Joe, Glad you are smiling. That was some intricate machining and it turned out great. Like the way the door latch works. You and your family stay safe.

[@williamsquires3070]

Hi Joe! Absolutely beautiful work there on the hinges! May I make one (constructive) criticism? Make some sort of index mark on the knob (handle) vis-a-vis the interior cam, so you can tell at a glance when the door is locked? Maybe drill a small hole in the knob, and fit a small wire (filed and rounded-down, so you don’t poke your finger) into the hole as an interference fit, so it looks like the sort you would find on a real machine (such as the table X/Y feed on a milling machine.) This way, you can tell where the cam is by looking at the handle on the knob. It’s going to be difficult to see the cam when this is all fully assembled, and the knob - being round - is rotationally symmetric, making it difficult to tell where the cam is relative to the knob rotation. 😌

[@paulmorrey4298]

Thanks Joe

[@rtkville]

Very very awesome! I could never do this kind of miniature work thanks to my old and shaky hands and eyes. Thank you!

[@joeziegler9054]

Perfect! Great job Joe Pie! Looking forward to the next one! Keep up the awesome work sir.

[@joepie221]

Thanks! Will do!

[@cameronmccreary4758]

That is very nice work for the hinges on the door.

[@MichaelMoranGearHead]

It's fun to just sit on the couch and watch you work. I can share in your joy at doing this. I even like the little divot in the center of the knob. It doesn't look out of place at all.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for your continued positive comments. Much appreciated.

[@michaelguglielmo2749]

Excellent fine completion of the door unit !

[@ArmchairDeity]

I love the tiny line on the knob… it gives you a clear indication, visible at a bit of a distance, as to whether the panel is latched or not.

[@jeffbenson6102]

Wow! That was breathtaking! A thriller!

[@paullewis6612]

Joe, How many of us still chuckle at “Unloosening” ? Loving your latest build progress, and smiled at the “Dirty Hands” comment last week. Still the cleanest hands in any shop on KZbin. Keep it up. 👍🏼 Regards, Paul 🇬🇧

[@ryan_mcme]

Masterful! These really are a treat to watch.

[@joepie221]

Thanks. They are a lot of fun on this side of the camera too.

[@raysteele7701]

Always fun to watch a manual machinist ply his trade!! Great video!!!

[@LabRatJason]

Wow those hinges are phenomenal!