Machinists level - shopmade

Have some fun in the shop these days.
Stay safe guys!
As always, thanks for watching!
Thanks for your support: / calem21

[@ThisOldTony]

beautiful!

[@stevedavo79]

Wow even TOT approves.

[@pauldavidson6321]

Have you considered tattoo's Tony ? Adds some colour .

[@operator8886]

Why this comment not pinned yet?

[@eduardogarcia3049]

Collab?

[@JT-tz5hp]

YAY! Great to see the oldest of Tony's stopped by!

[@MrCurstesy]

I learn a ton from This Old Tony, but he spends about half of his videos teaching, not building. Considering he is an exceptional teacher and entertaining to boot, I am glad he struck that balance. That being said, your focus on showing builds, while obviously having a similar whimsical nature to your videos, is a great addition to the KZbin machinist scene. Ignore any criticism about you "copying" ToT, you are obviously doing your own thing and it's great! Thanks for your time and effort, look forward to the next one!

Jim Morrissey Thank you. Everyone know that. You just cant coppy Tot.

[@stewartfrye]

Dear Mr.Ca'Lem's Father; I have watched and witnessed your son progress through the challenge's and necessary process by which one gains an understanding of a trade and develops his skills in that trade. Your son is an extraordinary self taught student. Not only in machining, but in documentary video and editing techniques. He has progressed through the lessons, with extreme attention to detail that far outweighs his competitors and peers. He has a special aptitude and respect for the craft he has chosen. That in itself is special and admirable for such a young man. The skills he has developed so far can not only support a family in the future. But can be used to prototype his future ideas, and make them come into existence. He has come so far in such a short period of time, I cannot wait to see him blossom further. You should be very proud of your son for hearing the passion from within. I wish him and your family a safe and prosperous year. If he was my son, I would have a grin from ear to ear watching my son's passion for what he does in life.

[@TheMotoWerx]

Today on, "This old Cà Lem." Masterful, absolutely masterful!

[@jmiddlefinger]

That was such a cool demo with the hair. You do some incredibly beautiful work, man, and your production chops are really good, too!

[@futten3230]

see you took something outa this old tonys book with the "magically" splitting metal

[@DangolWhopper]

@@vablo7198 Never heard of "spontaneous crystalline fracture phenomenon? Get it right, buddy!

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

I tought it was just natural decay.

[@MegaSteamfreak]

He even has the same mill!

[@LordPadriac]

Pretty sure Old Tony didn't invent that trick. I remember seeing that shtick on educational shows about how stuff is built meant for little kids back in the early 80s.

[@futten3230]

@@LordPadriac never heard of it and only seen it on TOT's videos

[@adrianw.1638]

the way you tread your stuff, your machines and tools, shows that you love what you do. A joy to watch. Thank you!

[@etiennelellouche5852]

o_O" < my face when the hair moved the bubble all the way

[@Warkive]

I couldn't believe the level was that sensitive.

[@maxx1nsane]

That's because he used milk to cool down the grinder. 😂

[@zemo323]

Me too, didn't expect such sensitivity 😶

[@bandols]

What blew my mind was knowing it's that sensitive and yet he still had the patience to calibrate it so accurately.

[@etiennelellouche5852]

@@bandols because it's accuracy would be for naught if the the support Cà Lem made wasn't as accurate

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Precision level was created to torture those with OCD. 😁

[@kylemichael2175]

Woods Creek Workshop very very true!

[@CJ-ty8sv]

Yep, couldn't agree more!!!

[@ykristoforusaguskwang6731]

hahaha true

[@nanobot81]

I make sure that bore is within .0002. I'm fired if I don't. Machinists are like satellites in human form

[@wbryantclark]

YES... beautiful work, beautiful tool. Realy love the up close camera work telling the story how this tool was crafted. Another very enjoyable video, thank you Cà Lem.

[@tomharp9325]

Excellent !!! Each time you use it you will be proud of it knowing beyond any doubt that the level is spot on.

[@grntitan1]

Very nice work dude. I am so impressed how you continue to think outside the box. That isn't something you teach. You either have a knack for it or you don't. You most certainly do. BRAVO!!

[@SuperDave44Mag]

LOVE your work dude!! One of the best machinists on KZbin!!

[@curtisvonepp4335]

Lem . Lot's of percise machine work and it came out RIGHT ON LEVEL 👍😁 .

[@TomMakeHere]

Great work! Your surface grinder was a good addition to your shop!

TommyGun Machining thanks mate.

[@BIGWIGGLE223]

Your videos are top notch, sir. Top notch indeed. And your machining abilities are as equally impressive. I find myself entranced by your videos now. Beautifully done.

[@BayouChilehead]

The amount of precision in the work you do is AMAZING!!

[@LarrysMachineShop]

Incredible again., Good for you. I am honored to even get to see these.

[@tombloom99]

Hard to tell machining from art on this level

[@ADBBuild]

You are WAY too good and free-handing curves/balls on the lathe. This thing turned out beautiful. When I saw the thumbnail for the video, I thought you had bought a commercial level and just restored it. Can't believe you made the whole thing! That 4-jaw setup to single point the threads was crazy too! Awesome job!

[@darrelljones7879]

Absolutely beautiful work Ca Lem! I love your use of brass and stainless. Not only functional but very pleasing to the eye. Just the way a precision instrument should be.

[@541Maxim]

Another amazing video Sir! It is the little things that you take the time to do that make your videos worth watching. Also, your skill level with the machines is spectacular.

[@nikolaikauerhof3643]

Youre videos get better and better, the more i watch. You are a great alternative to TOT videos. I like it.

[@eak125]

Ca Lem is one of the few who can experience true level with nothing but a bubble of air. That demonstration with the (i hope it was a) human hair was amazing.

[@Neptune730]

@2:05 Cà Lem is like, "Oh what pretty colors" LOL When steel gets that color the temperature got around 550F (287C). Keep up the good videos my friend.

Neptune's Creations yeah. Not gonna lie, i was abit confused to keep that color or just grind it off. But that thin oxide layer not long last so...

[@arthgrel]

Although it can bring a really cool finish to a part if the surfaces are polished and if you bring your part at a homogeneous temperature. It also give a little rust protection.

[@irvingcobian]

Holy shit I've never had so much respect for a level before! Amazing work my friend!!

[@daveharriman2756]

That was just awesome! I like how you used a rule on a round bar in the vice to get the centre to drill, thanks for that! all the very best, Dave

[@leslieaustin151]

As always, outstanding. Thank you. Les in UK

[@ilmondodimassi]

At this level, it takes a collaboration with "this old Tony". It would be nice

[@simonzelf]

Great looking, ridiculously accurate level. Nice work 👍

[@Junebug2030]

Your workmanship and skills are amazing! Can't wait to see more...

[@garagemonkeysan]

Nice film. Beautiful bubble level. Superb. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@samrodian919]

This is one EXCELLENT piece of work Ca Lem, beautiful as TOT says. Your attention to detail is truly astounding for one who only a couple of years ago had trouble running a lathe due to inexperience. In that short time you have become a MASTER of your craft. Keep it up and the force is definitely with you! I hope you and your family are staying safe, fit and healthy, and your shop is a haven to be " Locked down " in lol

[@tomhood8897]

Beautiful work, as expected! Fantastic video production as well!

[@LetsRogerThat]

You my young friend have an abundance of talent. Well done

[@caseypiert412]

Love it and love how he found center in the mill

[@blly8325]

Wow, GREAT fab ! Impeccable accuracy 👍👍👏👏 Luv the machinist’s vise too, beautiful !!

[@OstapHelDesigns]

Excellent work! Pleasure to watch and learn.

[@FriedRys]

Amazing, love this stuff! Hope to see you bring out your artistic side some more, the Engraved Brass Hammer video is one of my favorite.

[@ApukEldar]

Cà Lem, excellent work! Bravo! This Old Tony style...hahahahahaa!

[@markh2128]

Very nice workmanship and the video was very well done, no annoying talk or music just get right to it. New subsriber!

[@sweetpeaz61]

Very impressed, you have made some lovely things

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent work👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing.

[@homemadetools]

Beautiful work as always :) We posted your video on our homemade tools forum yesterday, and people really appreciated it.

[@werschkowdennis6533]

Incredible Work. Bravo Maestro.

[@burknstock]

Beautiful work masterfully done.

[@karredpool5470]

oh my god the precision is amazing. very good job, congratulations

[@nigelmonicahobson1267]

Wow nice job, great workmanship.👍👍👍

[@user-oq7xg8jo5g]

Excellent work. Funny too!

[@stevejones7580]

Brilliant Always enjoy your work , Stay safe too

[@ChrisLell1]

Great work as always, keep the shop made videos coming!

[@jasonh3109]

Beautiful design and build! You are amazing!!!

[@davesmith9325]

Beautiful craftsmanship !

[@dr.sawdust4278]

Super cool! That's the nicest waterlevel I've ever seen!

[@Androidbw]

Your channel is highly underated, great channel and excellent craftsmanship

[@captcarlos]

Another fantastic build. Yes, it's a pity you hadn't seen the Starrett level with the rotating protective tube. I can see that as a revision. Those that haven't, do not realise how fussy adjusting those levels is. I have 3 levels of 0.02mm/m acuracies and have spent hours on each setting them. I think the level and the cylinder square are the only two self calibrating measurement tools. Next: The Cylinder Square!

[@markrosa5575]

Beautiful work, sir. Good job.

[@douglasharley2440]

lol, the only thing i want to know is... *WHO TF DISLIKES THIS, AND WHAT IS THEIR MALFUNCTION?!?!* 🤨 just amazing beautiful work here. when you put that hair under the end and it looked like an earthquake i just loled.

[@jeffanderson1653]

You are making some nice tools there my friend. Well done. That vise is sweet.

[@Cpl.Cadaver]

That is the best project on YT I have seen in along time.

[@klaasbloem]

Best video and post processing of any machinist channel!!

[@ROBRENZ]

Beautiful work Ca Lem! ATB, Uncle Robin

[@Johnholt73]

Fab video. I have looked for someone making their own precision level for some time and this might be the only one on here. Elegant design too. Many thanks.

[@robertthomas8744]

Beautiful work Cà Lem !!!

[@leriksenbendigo]

First time I've burst out laughing at a machining video. Bravo sir, well played !!

[@mdhebert]

That precision is fantastic. :)

[@Berbatov204]

The attention to detail is outstanding!

[@Garfieldchr]

I've been following you for a while, and I would like to say bravo! You have come a long way realy fast! I know machinists who would love to have your skills. Greetings from Denmark

[@jasonvos3956]

Every time you show a new project I am in awe. You are very inventive. Some of your designs would be very desirable to purchase if you made them for sale, even as one off customs. Between you, TOT, and ABOM, as well as a few others you have inspired me to get back into learning machining and purchase some equipment in the near future. Thanks again for sharing and looking forward to what you come up with next

[@matthasaname]

Superb work sir. Superb. The hair was so impressive. Earned my sub today.

[@aromalgerie]

Pure craftsmanship.

[@Khether0001]

I had no clue it could be so precise!

[@Kevin-gx8lc]

Wonderful Ca Lem! Wonderful... !!! Greetings from Southport UK.

[@koford]

Woauw.. a hair under it and actually read it.. impressive. Once again, fine piece of art.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

That was an awesome job. I really enjoyed this one!

[@MF175mp]

Awesome, you are pretty good with the grinder I see. Keepin' the heat low.

[@marcoscamara5624]

I have no words. EXPECTACULAR. A greeting from Spain. Marco

[@mjdtouma7031]

Nice this old tony trick you preform it verry well You got yourself a subscriber 👍

[@Farmores]

Very well done works great and looks great!

[@spykeshadow6042]

OMG this is soooo nice from attention to detail to video quality, keep up you are doing a perfect job!

[@marttreble292]

For a new person like me watching your video, a small detail directly indicating the quality of your work is the denomination of each material used. Greetings from Schaublinland

mart treble So... in the schaublinland, are they using schaublin mill as the egg whisk in the kitchen?

[@russtdodd]

What a delight to watch!

[@maxleadleybrown]

Gorgeous work! I love the adjustment capability

[@chuxmix65]

Amazing! Thanks for another great video.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Nice little project. 1:06 min is about the same principle as I use for my car tires bolts: Get a calibrated torque wrench, set it to correct torque and then one big extra whack to be sure... ;-). Btw, a torque wrench could be good idea for your new vise.

[@brianmoore1164]

I usually watch your videos on my TV so rarely comment, but I wanted to stop by and thank you for some great content! The vise and the new level are works of art!

Brian Moore thank you brother!

[@randyhager2054]

Now that young man......is just plain SHOWING OFF!!! :) It was a great video and great work as always Ca"Lem.

[@buildmotion1426]

As always, Excellent Craftsmanship!

[@garymucher9590]

Very nicely machined. And equally interesting to see how precise it is to be able to measure that fine wire. Obviously dust will show up with it now... Thumbs Up

[@Nixtutru]

that wasn‘t wire that was a hair

[@lforbesconstruction]

Your work is really great, and love the humor. Mariachi music is for lathe work.

[@oldschoolengineer58]

Excellent content thanks for sharing. That's a really neat precision Level

[@nikeairmax5656]

Hello mate, i just want to say Good job and keep walking. Congrats from me Nick from Bulgaria.

[@MRNVCDIY]

Amazing my friend

[@LaxianKey1]

Great work! Keep the videos coming and stay safe.

[@brandonraggette]

bro your 4-jaw lathe set ups are always dope....AND MAKE ME DIZZY. lol and that vise....its just so damn pretty

[@jadams7346]

Couldn't you just have "hot glued" it together? LOL :)))))))))))))))) Excellent as always. Such attention to detail and accuracy! Keep em coming!

[@wickeddubz]

Like instantly, then i started watching. High five to you, talented dude 🙌🏽

[@Schraubfreak]

It's really great. Thanks for this.

[@mechguy83]

Wow! A true craftsman.

[@samc5898]

Fantastic video. I'm very glad I found your channel a few days ago and I will say that your video quality is very very high. Your video style reminds me of This Old Tony, who is also one of my favorites. Keep up the amazing work👍🏻👌🏼