Machining The "Impossible Dovetail" Puzzle - 100,000 Subscribers Thank You Giveaway (Winner Drawn!)

Wow, what an INCREDIBLE year! Thank you all so very much for subscribing, liking, and generally being an awesome audience.
Thank you for choosing to be a part of the channel, thank you for telling your friends about it, and thank you most of all for your wonderful, supportive comments. I feel so fortunate to have you on board, and I want you to know how much your support means to me.
So I'd like to give away this "Impossible Dovetail" puzzle as a gift to a lucky viewer. It's a great little desktop toy, and I had an absolute blast making it.
Just leave me a comment below, and on the 16th of January 2016, I'll use this webpage:
-- www.sandracires.com/en/client/... --
to randomly select a viewer as the winner. The contest is international, and I will ship the puzzle to you wherever you are in the world, free of charge.
Again, thank you for your support and enthusiasm, be safe over the holiday season, and I look forward to having you all back here in the New Year for an even bigger 2016.
Cheers,
Chris.
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Edit 16th of January 2016
Congratulations to the lucky winner - PNathan!
Watch the draw here: • Impossible Dovetail Draw
Cheers,
Chris.
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Abbreviated Transcript:
00:07 In this video I machine my version of the "Impossible" Dovetail. This is a popular woodworking project, that I learned about from watching Jack Houweling on his KZbin channel.
01:06 One of the key things required for the project to succeed, is that the parts be able to fit together regardless of how they're oriented when they go back together. For that to occur, its critical that the initial stock be perfectly square,
01:46 A quick check over at the other corner confirmed the alignment of the spindle, and then I made a start on removing the bulk of the waste stock. Now the way I'm choosing to tackle this project means that it hinges on the availability of a narrow taper dovetail cutter to remove the rest of the stock.
02:30 There's a lot of contact with the work piece, and it's both conventional and climb milling at the same time, which is far from ideal. But it did a great job, and had no trouble cutting through the soft aluminium, in fact it took out most of the waste stock in a single pass.
02:47 One small negative was the little burr at the top which suggests its rubbing rather than cutting at the very top of the cutter. But other than that, the rest of the cut was quite good, and a quick clean up pass on each side, left an excellent surface finish.
04:11 The walls of the cut were ok, but the bottom surface was a bit ordinary, and nowhere near as clean as the aluminium. In any case, the end result was adequate for the project, and the two major pieces came together quite nicely.
04:3 The burr on the brass piece was making the fit a little tight, so again some 120 grit paper sorted that out, and the fit was much improved.
06:26 Once the diameter was sorted, I parted off and then used these gravers to form the dome section on the other end. The final piece to make is the stand, which I started by roughed out the basic shape on the scroll saw.
07:45 Its a bit of extra work, but its a very convenient way to get small shapes into position for soldering, that might otherwise be difficult to hold in place as they're heated. Now the brass sheet is supplied with a hard temper, so its already work hardened.
Machining The "Impossible Dovetail" Puzzle, by Clickspring.

[@Cmccall89]

As an owner of a machine job shop with 20+ highly skilled machinists, using 4 axis okuma milling centers with 15k rpm spindles running at 1200 inches per minute, 3 axis turning centers with sub spindles, to engine lathes with 60" turning diameter with 30' between center turning capacity made in 1941, your channel is absolutely mesmerizing. Your editing and video production is very appealing, and using your manual machines to make beautiful parts is refreshing. There are so many people who know nothing of what it means to be a machinist, and how much respect it deserves to be known as one. What you are doing by making these videos has much more of an impact on your viewers than you could ever imagine. Thank you for doing that you do, which is creating art, and in my opinion, the most beautiful form of it. Please don't ever stop, these videos will be here long after you and I are no longer breathing, but the knowledge and skill you are transferring to the next generation is priceless. Thank you.

[@Clickspring]

+Corbin McCall Very much appreciate your kind words and encouragement Corbin, thank you.

[@ThirdHillFromTheLeft]

I totally agree. His work is fantastic and I am getting into machining and this gives me a lot of inspiration

[@mwhite42]

+ThirdHillFromTheLeft I'll third that.

[@SFaPiL2]

I have no such pedigree as the original poster, but I can agree on the fact that what you are sharing with us is a lot greater than the sum of its parts. Your videos are constructive and inspirational; both to the older and younger audience. Keep on doing what you do with pride 👍

[@rgnissen202]

+Corbin McCall I am also not a machinist, though my grandfather was a machinist. However, I agree. This is a dying art form, and I've always been of awe of those who can shape things from metal like this.

[@Yfr28]

You're the Bob Ross of machining videos.

[@capnskustomworks]

Couldn't be more precisely put!

[@kdknitro]

+Yfr28 and a happy little mill here, and a few files later and vuala.

[@captainfloyd6124]

Best thing I've read all day.

[@SialuXD]

+Yfr28 His videos are just as relaxing :).

[@rafzan]

+Yfr28 the parts are all inside your tools, you have just to put them out.

[@depenthene]

Finish on the bolt knob is amazing.

[@JimTheZombieHunter]

But .. is it a bolt knob or a pin head?

[@JimTheZombieHunter]

Was making a dumb esoteric joke .. cool puzzle box -> Hellbound movies -> Pinhead. And this is why I have no real freinds, lol.

[@snyder8669]

i like it

[@dons1932]

Polished knob AF

[@shirothehero0609]

Because of you, I purchased my own mini-mill. You're an inspiration.

[@Cole-xq2tl]

How's the mill working out?

[@shurdi3]

Machining videos are always so relaxing for some reason

[@jayv7404]

I know!

[@UrbanPanic]

+shurdi3 Well, parting off is more satisfying than relaxing, but in general... yeah. Unless it's AvE. Then you'd have to find a different word than relaxing.

[@zac.sciola6386]

A good why to make me sleep

[@benlaverman2467]

Especially because he is so precise

[@TelmoMonteiro]

absolutely!

[@scottgifford467]

My wife calls you the "New Yankee Workshop" of metalworking and that is no small praise. Love your channel.

[@Clickspring]

+Scott Gifford High praise indeed, please thank her for me :)

[@frederickborne501]

I did this in the 70's as part of my tool making year. A year i loved i used to run work. great video brings back the years thank you

[@joshhenry2830]

Outstanding Craftsmanship was a joy to watch ..And the finished product..Just Wonderful..Subscribing

[@Clickspring]

Appreciate your sub Josh, thank you

[@gagecoffey7385]

Clickspring you earned a sub but how much would it cost me to commission a smaller one of these from you?

[@hawg1barksdale]

I would pay for one the same size since it's already in the computer! I am serious!

[@newdeathscope]

AVE recommend your chanel a while back, and I haven't stopped watching.

[@sparkiekosten5902]

+newdeathscope Same here. The quality of work is second to none!

[@gica1990]

+newdeathscope that is funny i found AVE after this guy

[@68MalKontent]

+newdeathscope Likewise :) Chris' work is lab-clean, precise and the skills as well as the equipment are top notch, as is his cinematography :)

[@Blackwido11]

+newdeathscope Same here! I could watch this for hours (and I have haha :P)!

[@Sarklord]

+newdeathscope same here, checking every day to see if a new video about that clock is up..cannot wait to see it finished.

[@LGR]

I could watch these videos all weekend. Perhaps I will!

[@reanimationxp]

+Lazy Game Reviews I watch your videos all night!

[@squireca]

+Lazy Game Reviews I did watch them all this weekend and wish there were more to see. Guess I'll just have to wait. Great stuff..

[@jacoblemieux3791]

LGR WATCHES THESE VIDEOS WHAT??!!

[@reanimationxp]

+Jacob Lemieux Right? lol

[@BobbyMartian]

Omg I can't believe LGR commented on this haha

[@69adrummer]

Instead of a pin through the piece, what about insetting two super strong magnets on the inside (one one each piece) so they would be hidden?! Great work as usual!

[@ellieprice3396]

Great idea, that way it would be hard to tell how it comes apart. Just a strong pull on the right part in the right direction and the magic happens.

[@goldenmath4091]

Brilliant...

[@kennyfahy4971]

For the magnets to work both pieces of metal would need to be ferrous metals..

[@pcblah]

@@kennyfahy4971 Or you could read the comment and understand that there are two magnets

[@123kkambiz]

@@kennyfahy4971 not necessary, he could use two pieces of magnets , positive and negative side facing each other to attract each other.

[@jarydmiddleton5828]

This channel is gold. The filming, clean shop, attention to detail and accent.

[@RichardBetel]

I live in awe of your patience for polishing.

[@Clickspring]

+Richard Betel Ha ha! Great to have your support Richard :)

[@wulfman15]

It's always a good day when there's a new Clickspring video.

[@Clickspring]

+Chris Groff Great to have your support Chris :)

[@malibuu6969]

+Clickspring if you have uploaded today this video how is your comment from 6 days ago?

[@Askjerry]

I would have never thought of super-gluing a part for milling, then removing with a torch. Along with everything else I saw here today... I will be using that method for several items I need to machine but had not figured out how I was going to hold the piece! Nicely done... great video!

[@arzr_er]

This pleases me more than it should.

[@DougTooley]

Your attention to detail is humbling. I love seeing the notice that a new video has come out.

[@Clickspring]

+Doug Tooley Cheers Doug, very much appreciate your support mate :)

[@GraniteValleyDave]

Thanks for the giveaway mate. My day is always better when you bring out new videos :) My father and I always watch your videos and while I adore them, I think he is just amazed at your skill and precision.

[@Clickspring]

+dashn64 Pass on my best to your Dad :)

[@mprice7676]

This is the first time I have visited your channel, and awesome stuff. I was not looking for Giveaway's, but man do I regret being too late on this one. I have a bit of a fascination with Metals (specifically, soft metals), and I would love to hang with you in the shop..It would blow my mind...and senses. Good work Mate!

[@Clickspring]

Thanks for taking the time to check it out :)

[@JacketBarnes]

there's something so hypnotising and soothing from watching people machine things. I love it.

[@grahamblack3534]

That was brilliant - it is good the see there are some clever people out there who are willing to share their ideas. I appreciate being able to watch this talent .

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to have you watching Graham :)

[@ramosel]

Awesome project. The hand turning of the rivet head was exquisite.

[@4barhigh]

Been finding a bunch of puzzle videos lately and this just randomly came up. Absolutely stunning work.

[@japgsheol]

I just watch all the videos in your channel in ONE DAY! love your work, I cant wait to see the clock finish!

[@williamvoelkle1945]

From a guy who has the basic tools and a beginner's skill, "thank you" for the incredible work and skilled camera use. Very cool!

[@craftedworkshop]

Absolutely incredible work! No clue how I'm just stumbling upon this channel but I have a lot of watching to do.

[@Clickspring]

Thanks for taking the time to check it out :)

[@jacobtosch5953]

That in and of itself, was a work of art. I could watch stuff like this all day. Fantastic. Certainly cannot wait to see and watch more of your videos!

[@manicdepressive]

this is the first time I've ever watched any thing to do with machining, I'm kind of in awe, most of these things I've never thought about and it's crazy to see done.

[@yuirei6729]

Everything is so perfect and symmetrical! It's so satisfying!!!! You're so good at what you do! Keep it up!

[@loganthesaint]

There will always be someone better. That is not me however. People like you amaze me.

[@chad_levy]

There's something almost therapeutic about watching these videos. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us in the future!

[@dunmegatate5778]

You are beyond gifted & the finished product is stunningly amazing! So worth watching.

[@xenonram]

I think Clickspring has the best production quality out of all the channels I watch. Thanks Chris.

[@xenonram]

How are the comments from 5-6 days ago when the production date is Dec 30th?

[@Macspieler]

+Andrew Delashaw Clickspring releases his videos 7 days earlier for his patreons.

[@xenonram]

+Macspieler Oh, I see. Thanks.

[@IanLConnors]

I've recently liked a number of woodworking channels. I'm glad to have found a metalworking one that is awesome too!

[@TylerJVezina]

I started watching the series about the clock and was surprised to realize it isn't even finished yet! Looking forward to the rest of that project, and have been enjoying the rest of your videos in the mean time. So satisfying to watch!

[@toyotaalltheway1]

This single video earned you a subscriber. You are an amazing machinist. I am relatively new to the scene (3 years of employment in a machine shop) and what you are doing on manual machines is amazing.

[@ArsyadKamili]

Just found this channel, hypersharp amazing video quality.. YOU NEED 10 MILLION SUBS.

[@Clickspring]

+Arsyad Kamili Ha ha! Wouldn't that be nice! Thanks for watching :)

[@isaacsmith6335]

+Clickspring I would definitely pay someone ro make this it is an excellent idea to make

[@art1muz13]

+Arsyad Kamili at least!

[@humminna]

This is the 5th video that I have watched and I was already willing to subscribe after just the first video. The quality of workmanship, detail of descriptions, and project content are all superb. I graciously await all future videos as a new subscriber.

[@Clickspring]

Cheers Steve, I appreciate your sub

[@ThreeTwoVictor]

I said almost the same thing a few months ago during the skeleton clock build. Top-notch KZbin content.

[@laytonaho]

This channel is amazing! Thank you for giving us the pleasure of seeing your work!

[@michaelschuler2707]

Chris, your videos are among the most well produced content available on KZbin. Thank you for the time and energy you put forth into your craft and content creation.

[@milbo007]

The quality of the editing is exceptional!

[@ohmynoun]

This has got to be one of the most satisfying things in the world to make.

[@N4w4k]

You're thanking us for watching and subscribing but let me thank YOU for providing us all these great videos!! They're very professionally done, always interesting *and* you take the time to make subtitles so us non native speakers can get every details!! Many thanks again and happy new year to you and your family!

[@xkambing]

most finest work even been recorded!! hope could do like this in the future..

[@BehindTheRides]

I'm always excited when I receive a notification that Clickspring has uploaded a new video. Love your work man!

[@TheReaper1oo]

I came here from Primitive Technology. I have to say, I didn't have much interest in clocks until I saw a few videos of yours. I didn't know either that brass work hardened so quickly, thank you for the informative videos!

[@Clickspring]

Thanks for dropping by!

[@MrBloodyBat]

This is an amazingly professional way of presenting your projects. Good job!

[@danielposner6831]

Always an amazing build. The precision in the work is always my favorite part.

[@WhereWhatHuh]

The amazing part is not so much what you do, but how easy you make it look.

[@DaBalloonGuy67]

Subscribed. My training in CNC was on a wood CNC. I do love the dovetail look on metal or wood.

[@DRAWINGFLIES]

Awesome video. I was a machinist for over 15 yrs. Been outta the trade for 12 yrs or so, but still enjoy seeing the stuff that skilled craftsman can produce.

[@Tintyn82]

Amazing craftsmanship as always Chris its a pleasure to watch you work!!

[@GoughCustom]

Brilliant work and video as usual Chris! Congratulations on getting to 100k subscribers, I know how much work that must have been!

[@Clickspring]

+Gough Custom Thanks very much Aaron!

[@Noble909]

+Gough Custom Hey, your knives are cool too!

[@GoughCustom]

+Noble909 Thanks mate!

[@ariasdad]

Hi, Gough! I love your knife making videos too! It was really fun watching you getting that CNC machine running.

[@normanboyes4983]

where did you learn your engineering skills and where did you learn the photography side - you are a master of both.

[@normanboyes4983]

+Norman Boyes Its OK found your website and the answers. :-)

[@NotMe35971]

+Norman Boyes Dedication, passion and patience are the key to craftsmanship of everything.

[@TakeLife2TheExtreme]

Your videos are so calming and satisfying. It is so odd how such precision and attention to detail brings joy?

[@rurimuni2937]

Wow, this is just so great to watch. I love how the metal just peels away!

[@Michaelzeleznik4765]

You are very good at your trade I must say. Well done!

[@ZzTriplett]

Such a great looking project. it looked amazing when I first saw it in wood, but seeing the contrast of the different metals together makes the illusion even better. Can't wait to see what you have in store for 2016!

[@Andyjpro]

+Zach Triplett We must share a lot of subscriptions.

[@usincode8383]

Not only do you do a great job on your work, you've also put a lot of time into your production. Keep it up, mate! Top notch videos.

[@PSNJustin724]

the amount of care you put into each project & it's accompanying video is simply astounding! Keep up the great work!

[@Clickspring]

+PSNJustin724 Thanks for watching

[@Guitar.Rookie]

If I were to make one, I'd make it with the Brass piece regardless of difficulty/imperfections, It looks GREAT!👌 Adds conceptual value aswell!👍😎

[@ryPish]

6:19 Love the new camera angles! Since you're not only creative with metal but also with film-making, should we expect a soundtrack composed and performed by you in the near future? Or do your talents have _some_ limit? ;)

[@jpage5350]

His talents seem to have no end :D We shall await a soundtrack soon enough.

[@jlg395]

+Jess Page Huh?

[@jpage5350]

Whoopsie. Make sense now?

[@higgydufrane]

You are simply amazing. Thank you so much for this channel that we can watch. Cheers!!!

[@j2davaugn]

Spending my long weekend binge watching your incredible work. Thanks, and keep it up.

[@aussieshooter5358]

I love that old Aussie, "Seeya later" at the end of all your vids mate.

[@Clickspring]

Cheers mate :)

[@Fuwisiicisiiwkw]

The way he made that dome should be on one of those satisfying compilations

[@scogel8911]

I saw this done in wood and when I saw a video with it in metal I just had to watch. Outstanding craftsmanship. Good job

[@JakeRonaldGirard]

Hey Clickspring, Thank you for posting these videos, I randomly stumbled across your page a while back and I have been absolutely hooked since. I love what you make, and your skill with videography and machining is astounding. Thanks for what you do!

[@wv_]

I was like: Hmm I recognise his voice from somewhere... THE TIME TRAVEL This Old Tony vid!

[@Aristocob]

Nice job, Chris, and I would be honored to win this. Thanks for the contest and congratulations on your first year success! Scott

[@Clickspring]

+Aristocob Thank you Scott, very much appreciate your support (from literally day one!)

[@Zolotniik]

I can't believe I just came across this channel, such fantastic quality videos, great attitude and amazing workmanship!

[@jeffcanyafixiy]

Just stumbled across this channel. You do magnificent work! And that shop,,, it's spotless! 👍👍 I'm hooked! THANK you for taking the time to post these.

[@TomButlerfication]

I only found your channel a month or so ago and i eagerly await every video just the accuracy and care put into everything you do is awesome

[@KingTesticus]

+Tom Butler because of Chris i'm investing in my own mill tools..... a formidable project to be sure..

[@vilmarmoccelin]

+KingTesticus Now i'm a woodworker wannabe, but their vídeos make me think about a metal work course in a technical school... The vídeos are filmed, edited, and narretad with great care for the details!

[@KingTesticus]

Vilmar Antônio Moccelin Júnior oh, i'm in the process of obtaining a mill and CNC because of Chris from clickspring. these videos have inspired me to enlarge my shop from exclusively wood working, to something that includes metal. i started building wooden clocks and youtube recommended Chris' channel based on some clock gear search i did some months ago. one look at that amazing thing he's making and i was like, instant subscribe! he comes out with a new video and i'm like, i can't wait to watch it :-) his attention to detail is phenomenal. it reminds me of a quote from Louis Nizer: "A person who works with his hands is a laborer. A person who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman. But a person who works with his hands, his brain, and his heart is an artist."

[@TomButlerfication]

+Vilmar Antônio Moccelin Júnior I agree about the videos being shot and narrated really really well. It's just a really well don't channel as a whole. I'm really excited to see the fully finished clock

[@vilmarmoccelin]

+KingTesticus Some day I will expand my shop too... The maker vírus is strong! And guys like him only push us more into this world.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

If you ever make another one of these you might consider using a ball and spring in the middle to index the parts invisibly instead of a visible pin. A it more mysterious that way. :) Excellent as always.

[@Clickspring]

+InsideOfMyOwnMind Great idea, thanks for watching :)

[@stoobydeux]

I've only just discovered your videos, so working my way through the backlog! Thanks, and keep up the good work.

[@norwamoom]

Absolutely incredible! What a great talent you have.

[@Clickspring]

Thanks for watching Ronald :)

[@Shopbuilt]

Very impressive! Great video as well:)

[@TheHopelessGamer]

G'day i like your videos. btw i live in Australia too! also i never new what a click spring was until i saw your videos! 🖒

[@jimstar327]

Stunning craftsmanship again. Love the videos. Keep up the great work!

[@TheRokr1292]

your videos are incredible. not only informative, but beautiful, and even therapeutic. I love puzzles like this

[@RuneBroberg]

I love it. Best Christmas present yet: Two Clickspring videos. (Of course, also the first Christmas present, but still! Not likely to be outdone.)

[@Clickspring]

+Rune Broberg Ha ha! terrific Rune, have a great day :)

[@Golahkonibla]

Any thoughts on making it so that the pin threads into the hole and matching the material for whichever side you put it on? That way it looks like it is just two pieces vice three which will almost certainly increase the time it takes to solve.

[@dotdissonance]

Those curls off the button were mesmerizing. I’m trying to learn to be as calm and deliberate in my own content. I’m about halfway through all your videos and I haven’t seen one thing yet that wasn’t stunning.

[@mrdavidurquhart]

Beautiful video. Thanks for so much effort and sharing your expertise. It's very encouraging!

[@meandkg]

Thank fuck you showed the solution, I would have been trying to solve this all day lol.

[@LunchBXcrue]

Man I would love to have these tools in my garage. Say, I've been seeing a lot of videos with the photo-luminescent powder and resin in tables made of wood, I'd love to see that stuff incorporated into some of these projects, maybe a box like that with nice glowing geometric patterns?

[@BringBackTheDislikeButton]

These videos show the great quality of a craftsman, and a videographer. Great work!

[@mlgilbert30]

What an excellent video! They all are and have shown me a huge number of practical techniques. Please keep up the good work Chris.

[@clarsen310]

Hi Chris. I'm wondering why you tend to cut so far away from the lines on sheet stock. It seems like a lot of sanding to get to the line. Is It just because you're worried about cutting too much off or is there some other reason?

[@Clickspring]

+Chris Larsen Hey Chris, yes I take a different approach on this, and just use the saw as a coarse roughing out tool. Typically I will cut about 1 - 2mm short of the line with the saw, and then end up 0.5 mm short after linishing, leaving the rest for final finishing with files/abrasive paper. The reason is that there is often much variation in the cut depth for a jewellers saw blade, given that not all cut strokes are perfectly vertical, and its very easy to drop a cut mark inside where you think you've put your cut and mess up the perimeter. The belt sander solves this so easily, because linishing is so fast an accurate, and leaves a superior finish anyway. So for me I see no real payoff in taking it slow and precise with the saw cutting close to the line, when I can just rip in with the belt sander from safely outside the line, and be done in seconds, without any of the risk of ruining the part. Thanks for watching and asking :)

[@MrMatte0000]

I hope one day I can afford to get machinery to try to make some of your projects, cant do a whole lot with just a drill and a scroll saw

[@marcoseifert-simpson8138]

+MrMatte0000 with a drill a scroll saw and some hand tools you can make some other pretty usable machines

[@seanmelton8415]

Oh my that was possibly the most beautiful thing i have ever seen... you did an amazing job!

[@astroturtle7665]

I know nothing about metal working and came across your channel totally by chance. However I am completely fascinated by your work and have spent hours totally entertained by your videos. Amazing work! Hope to see much more in 2016!

[@GeneralG1810]

I've never seen metal turning with the tools on the rest just like wood turning, very nice job on this piece mate. I've never been very good at intricate machining I'm more of a large parts machinist

[@JgHaverty]

Mr Spring... Are there any inexpensive, small metal lathes you can recommend? Small projects like your metal scribe really are just amazing to me, and Id love to get into that, but I have no desire for a 5000$ mega lathe. Thanks!

[@Clickspring]

+JgHaverty Hey JG, check out this article for some ideas: www.clickspringprojects.com/blog/which-lathe-should-i-buy Thanks for watching.

[@JgHaverty]

Clickspring AWESOME thank you! I figured you had something like that, but Ill be honest and say i didnt have the patience to tread throuhg your blog very long lol (Sorry!). Ill check them out, appreciate the tips.

[@JgHaverty]

Egbert Joostens I decided instead of getting a shitty cheap one, Im going to save up and get a good quality used one.

[@neilhoffman4818]

+JgHaverty I purchased a Precision Mathews PM1022 lathe new for about $1700 delivered. Nice lathe. Keep in mind that used is fine as long as you know what you are buying and what to look for. A good quality used one seems really hard to find (that is why I bought new).

[@richny13]

I picked up one of these several years ago to do minor copper, aluminum and brass turning for cheap. Great way to learn but not capable of much out of the ordinary cutting. $350 Price is hard to beat though. www.grizzly.com/products/4-x-6-Micro-Metal-Lathe/G0745

[@NobukiPhu]

Great project, brother! I just happened to stumble upon your channel, and I must say, it always makes me smile to find an Australian maker. I feel like I am about to spend the next hour or two down the rabbit hole. Haha. Cheers mate.

[@Enriath]

You make some of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Big congratulations on the 100k

[@keithklassen5320]

Did you use hand-held gravers on steel? I really just saw that? Didn't know it was possible.

[@TheMattc999]

Keith Klassen damn, I wouldn't have thought to do that either. Learn something new every day I guess.

[@terrancestorey7254]

how did you develop your filming and editing style? there's so much detail and elegance to each video.

[@Clickspring]

Thank you for the kind words Terrance. I started filming after enjoying watching other KZbinrs like Frank Howarth, Diresta etc Still plenty to learn!!

[@annaokennedy3673]

love the project by the way! i was wondering, what do you do with all the brass and aluminium shavings that come off the metals?

[@unluckynumbersleven]

This is so fire, I could literally watch stuff like this all day. Makes me feel like I'm somehow productive. lol

[@alexeivaningen]

Amazing as always! You have definitely inspired me to want to attempt many of your projects.