Milling a Metal Scriber

[@skivvy3565]

always love watching *clickspring's* videos. I'm used to watching his channel I didn't realize he was featured on others

[@thomasmalek8628]

I love how he shows all the alternative methods for folks who don't have the required tools. I think it's just that little touch that makes his videos more enjoyable.

[@RusticKey]

That is... a bloody stunning looking piece of sculpted metal. Just, outstanding. Bonus points for being easy to fix, too!

[@madnessbydesignVria]

Having done videography and instructional videos in the past, I'm amazed at how consistently good your presentation is. Everything from your camera angles (clearly framing the items), to your clear voiceovers (most people struggle with audio), to your expert editing is top-notch. I wish you could do a course on how to do a course! Well done again!

[@stxrynn]

I made one last night, my wife ordered one immediately. So I'm making another one today. This is a really simple, useful project. I used grey scotchbrite to put on a brushed finish. It feels right in my hand. Great idea, and a useful tool. Thanks man!

[@WhitentonMike]

In high school and junior high I took woodshop for 6 years. I loved it, so much I skipped machine shop classes. I have regretted that ever since. You have inspired me to save up for and keep and eye out for a good deal on a lathe to experiment with. I am suspecting that my love of woodworking extends to machining precision parts as well. Thank you for the inspiration. I enjoyed the video very much. Ironically, I wasn't sure I even wanted to watch someone make a silly scribe. Boy was I wrong. Your teaching style is fantastic! More videos please about simple tools I didn't realise I needed and will use frequently.

[@Clickspring]

Mike Whitenton Hey Mike, that is just fantastic to hear! I have no doubt your love will extend to precision machining too. There is a real satisfaction that comes from making your own tools, and other fun items on a metal lathe. Thanks very much for watching, more projects on the way soon.

[@Aristocob]

I just had a funny experience with this video. I am subbed to the Make: channel and while sitting in a boring meeting I clicked on this video in my feed and started watching it with the sound off. It didn't take long for me to think "Somebody at Make: has been watching Chris on the Clickspring channel". Imagine my surprise when I scrolled down to the comments and saw Chris replying to all the comments! I still haven't listed to the video, but Chris, your style is so distinctive and as always is a pleasure to watch. Scott

[@Clickspring]

Aristocob Cheers Scott! Very pleased to be able to brighten up that boring meeting!

[@erickvanpatten673]

Hey man what is the aproximate diameter of that rod? Is it 1/4 in?

[@garystamper9380]

Derek Richline Hi Derek, that's a bench block. Starrett makes one, it's #129.

[@Gottenhimfella]

Chris - Does it irk you that the Make channel insists on labelling your turning videos as "Milling"?

[@Reboot153]

I have absolutely no use for one of these scribers but after watching you make them, I WANT ONE!

[@esmithiii2003]

There is something very satisfying about hearing someone with an australian accent using imperial measurements! Nice video!!

[@EleetCanoe]

Ernie Smith hard to find good people like that

[@StudioCluiss]

At first I was skeptical about the homemade bit, but seeing it work, I am impressed and will probably use that trick in the future

[@6NBERLS]

Wow! The zero rake on brass cutting tools was a real wake up for me. Thanks!

[@rickl.orchids]

never miss a Click Spring episode, great work!

[@fredfauver451]

Thanks for the idea! I just made one from an old 1/2" x 6" bronze bolt. I knurled the section above the taper, and domed the other end. A #16 sail maker's needle made a sturdy and sexy tip: sharp point, strong, and TRIANGULAR in cross section.

[@Stephen1455]

Wow!!! I have never seen anything like that in all my 44 years of machining!!!!!!! The whole removal of headstock like that!!!

[@gjkozy]

I see a few of my favorite KZbin shop mavens using this scribe.

[@InspireToMake]

Love your videos Chris!

[@andoidv8945]

Hi, I'm working my way through all of your video's. They are excellent. This one should enspire many people to get into turning/machining. You have a wonderful way about you my friend ☺

[@PatEm10]

So glad you got this partnership Chris! Hopefully this helps you keep up your amazing work!

[@Clickspring]

***** Cheers Pat, it will definitely help!

[@STR3AK]

I do not have a machine at homes or care to own this tool but this video was still very entertaining. Thanks

[@franksmit8334]

Very nice video Chris! Love the detail and image quality, also the cleanness of your workspace and the sharpness of your tools, great!

[@shawnlund]

Every time I see the quality of your tool grinds Chris I swear I'm going to spend more time honing my tools😀

[@AndreaArzensek]

I'm a fan of Make because of Diresta, ILTMS and now Chris from clickspring is here too! Congrats Chris, your videos are simply amazing!

[@Clickspring]

Andrea Arzensek Thank you very much Andrea, you have mentioned me alongside very good company!

[@Patroand]

When I know that I will see another Clickspring video, a big smile appears onto my soul and I associate it with a comfortable cinema chair and a good expresso coffee. Thanks

[@WhereTheVideoEnds]

Great to see you getting more notice, Chris! Your main channel is criminally underfollowed considering the quality of your videos! Keep up the amazing work!

[@Clickspring]

WhereTheVideoEnds Thank you for the kind words mate, I appreciate it. More projects on the way soon!

[@markw480]

Alec Steele recommended your channel so glad he did.. just the project I was looking for !!! Well made video thanks !!!

[@randomtux1234]

stunning photography and explanation

[@sumising]

Another amazing video thanks a lot. Every time I come to see your videos get to learn so many new things .

[@MakeSomething]

This was well explained! I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on a Grizzly Micro Metal Lathe.

[@Clickspring]

Drunkenwood Awesome David! Time for a name edit: DW(&M)W :)

[@copperbot10]

+Clickspring I was wondering what's the larger bench top lathe shown in the video

[@1972Russianwolf]

+Make Something I'd go for a Sherline lathe over any of the 7x lathes (they are pretty much all the same). Much more accurate and versatile.

[@jordanmcdowall9852]

+john cena ??????

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

Make Something if you mean the 4x6 its a great little lathe for projects like this.. however id go with 7x10 or bigger so you can thread.

[@Wongsterwish]

Another beautifully made video with superb content!!! Thanks for sharing your work, on Make: or on your own channel!

[@kohjb]

Woohoo....I took the plunge and made one today. Works (and looks) great! Now I just need to figure out how to make a safety cover for this - that fits well and looks cool too.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Awesome video and project! I loved your lathe!

[@Clickspring]

Scrap wood City Cheers SWC, thanks very much for watching. Its a great little lathe, and can do plenty despite its small size.

[@Guesticles]

Clickspring what kind of lathe is it?

[@alcoxy]

Guest icles Yes very interested to hear exactly what lathe you were using please.

[@GhostOfJulesVerne]

Guest icles It is a Sherline 4100 lathe.

[@nealsmith7040]

I am not a machinist by trade but I always enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@klauswittrupjensen]

Nice project, and - as always immaculate video quality.

[@EzraYong]

This clarifies a lot of things that I've seen in other turning videos! Thank you!

[@SignedAdam]

That looks like something you would buy out the shop

[@bashkillszombies]

Clickspring is amazing. I'm glad they've got him producing custom content for them, it sucks me right in!

[@kohjb]

Love your videos as always Chris! Such wonderful quality. I'm a relatively newbie and I think one of the "problems" with this beginner video is the need for the special cutting tools. I have yet to try my hand at making them, so it would be great if you could do a tutorial on that too so that newbies have a class act to follow!

[@davidbean6383]

Great videos. Just made a couple scribers (one for me and one for my brother) - really useful tool! Enjoying the clock series - keep up the good work

[@jacekgospodarczyk4384]

I made such a metal scriber a year ago. It works perfectly.

[@camvanderveer]

Just finished making one. Love this scribe! Great project

[@bnemmie]

I saw the thumbnail and said " that looks like click spring tool." Lol great vid. Love your work!

[@Clickspring]

bnemmie Ha ha! Cheers bnemmie!

[@tsalluzzi]

lovely video and great production value.

[@harlech2]

Such a cute little lathe! Maybe it will grow up soon and help finish The Antikythera Mechanism.

[@George-gz5zm]

Thanks for getting me on to this channel...awesome.

[@Clickspring]

George Harris Cheers George, thanks for watching.

[@MrJp-izzle]

Finally made mine today. I am learning to use a haas tool room lathe and the was the perfect project to make. Took maybe 30 minutes and thats with learning a new interface

[@muh1h1]

didn't know cris made videos for make, loving his videos, i am even a patreon subscriber :)

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

Really great video! I especially valued the tip about the spear point tip. I often make my own drills to get the exact size for tapping holes. I have just been putting a bit of a notch on the end of some silver steel with a dremel. Also great tips on the cutting tools! Please make lots more!!!

[@winkoldhj7545]

I must say this one is so beautiful!

[@jlyonm]

This is a fantastic, well done video. It makes me want to get a metal cutting lathe!

[@piervalsa]

Great video. As soon as I started watching it I started thinking his voice is very familiar then I realized it was you Chris of Clickspring. Keep up the good work glad to see you may be making other types of videos.

[@Rubbernecker]

Clickspring is an amazing channel! I've watched all of Chris' videos, some of them more than once.

[@KindlyRequested]

Awesomely filmed and narrated as always. Your precision with the lathe is just beautiful to watch. I'm already a subscriber, and I'm happy to see you got covered by Make, this should give you a bit more visibility, you deserve it so much! Cheers from Italy, keep up the good work. P.S. - nice aussie accent

[@Clickspring]

KindlyRequested Thank you very much for the kind words, and thanks for tuning in.

[@easyBob100]

This is sweet. I just subscribed to this guy the other day! Now he's got a Make video, I guess I know how to pick em! :D I'd really like to see more educational/project videos like this!

[@JoopMedia]

Beautiful, makes me want to make a set of custom darts :)

[@Clickspring]

Joop Media Ha ha! I kind of thought the same thing as I was making the groove pattern! Maybe I should make a follow up vid: Matching pen, scriber and dart box set! Thanks for watching :)

[@BJCP]

+Clickspring I love to see the matching pen set! I have already thought about doing something similar and I'm yet to even use a lathe yet. Small steps...

[@reanimationxp]

+Clickspring Do itttt

[@MRMETZGAR1962]

Very nicely organized and described.

[@felixdietzCGN]

great photography!

[@UttiFrutti27]

I love Clickspring he is my favorite youtuber in this category

[@bagheadbaby]

just a tip i used a tungsten tip, just used abit of tungsten from my tig welder and stays sharp

[@charrontheboatman]

Chris, Amazing what some left over cut offs and a few pennies worth of string will do after some time on a couple thousand dollars worth of machines LOL. Thanks for sharing with us as always keep safe.

[@boldger13]

Make: This is one of the best make videos in a long time.

[@jaxnean2663]

Totally enjoyed watching this, great job

[@Clickspring]

Jax Nean Thanks for watching Jax.

[@randomtux1234]

those aussie electric sockets are so cute

[@TechVentions]

At first I thought it won't be exciting but after 3 minutes I liked the video. ;)

[@user-bc7cb8uu7e]

These videos make me really wish I had a legitimate reason to buy a lathe.

[@theonlyalan731]

忘れたくなかった that by itself is a legitimate reason to buy a life

[@ianviljoen9036]

You already have, just make it happen

[@tek4]

You do have a legitimate reason. The craft and hobby is one because you can make money, or you can bring forth works that will leave a mark in the world if you wanted too

[@Bloodray19]

Something about this video, maybe the yellowish orangeish shading, but makes your eyes feel comfortable while watching. And the really hight quality is just gorgeous. It's an orgasm for eyes :D By the way, amazing work.

[@oreubens]

Sweet, great idea, Think I might make one with a screw on cap to protect the needle tip just need to figure out a design where the screw thread won't make using it less comfortable.

[@BrainFizz]

What about drilling a tight fitting hole for the needle, the heating the brass to expand it slightly, then having it grip once it cools again (can't remember the engineering term)

[@DavidKirtley]

With a piece this small. you will draw the temper out of the needle. That brass will hold a lot of heat relative to the needle.

[@Keith_Ward]

***** I think you were searching for "shrink fit". There is also "press fit" or "interference fit", "slip fit" (used in this video) and possibly others but these are the most common.

[@BrainFizz]

Keith Ward yes it was interference fit I was thinking of, but as previously mentioned the temper would go in the steel

[@doyouwanttofuk]

you could still do it, just use a 2mm tungsten welding electrode, no temper to draw as it's hard from the get go!

[@nerfzinet]

@@H-to-O Except you can't swap it out unless the material the needle is made of expands less than the material you make the holder out of. You'll also need to be extremely precise to shrink fit a hole that small and probably heat it up quite a lot. If I was going to do something other than supergluing it I'd probably just solder it.

[@Psycogamingoutdoors]

A little tip on finishing, at the end, when you don't want to have jaw marks on the part, is to have something like paper around the part, where it contacts jaws. might get slightly off center, but at finishing, doesn't really matter.

[@ScorpFOZ]

I now have a hundred projects I didn't know I needed to do!

[@micromachine7954]

Great video! One thing I would have done differently is adding a set screw to the bottom so you can easily remove the tip to sharpen or replace it. It would also be nice if you milled a flat somewhere to keep it from rolling away from you and hitting the floor (which could snap the tip off as well). Anyway looks like a fun project!

[@uxsvent1]

you could add a set screw to hold the pin. so you dont have to heat it over and over to change the point. still a fun project.

[@RobCartwright]

And...now I want a lathe.

[@thabestsniper]

That feeling... :D

[@her0b0ss]

Rob Cartwright That's super expensive

[@RobCartwright]

Samuel Mason Kids today. Just want everything for free...

[@Jcsthird]

Not for a lathe. Pretty cheap actually.

[@her0b0ss]

Samuel Mason XD

[@raisinbranman]

I made one of those tapered bits out of a nail to flatten the end of a hole drilled into a block of wood but I didn't make it with a spear point.

[@SpaceraverDK]

The lathe used is a Sherline brand. Too small for my purposes, but a really nice machine by the looks of it.

[@Stephen1455]

Now you get my recommendation to anyone in the machining world for lining up center height for cutters using center in tailstock!!!! No more silly tools!!

[@Slugsie1]

I want to buy a metal lathe now just to make one of these scribes. Nice.

[@Medallion2006]

With some additional changes this would also make a beautiful pen.

[@honoriocarmona2897]

A very nice video; professionally narrated. Can you tell me who makes the tool that holds the needle? Thanks.

[@tochimoreno]

Beautiful!! Have you think in make a version with cap?

[@JustSomeGuy23]

I've been making that drill bit for years as a watch maker

[@codysett1]

That scribe flexes so much in other videos

[@AlanTuringWannabe]

Could you use a grub screw instead of adhesive to keep the needle in place?

[@hermanmoore3301]

Thanks for a great tutorial !

[@gostcutgaming]

8:10 I made this into some darts. They grip very good and work well

[@patbong338]

good machining tool......and a wonderful scriber.

[@jeffreymiller4624]

hi Chris, just found this video. sorry i missed it. nice shop made tool. Jeff

[@Samir-K]

Your video inspired me to buy this lathe and start new hobby. what would you suggest about beginners lathe and any beginner course I should do here in US. Awesome video just love to watch How piece of metal turn out to amazing tool. Thanks

[@Clickspring]

samir kapadia Terrific Samir! I think the Workshop Practice series of books are a great starting point. www.teepublishing.co.uk/books/workshop-practice-series/ They are divided into different topics, so you can build up a small library on the areas that interest you. Thanks for tuning in.

[@otheraccounts12]

Wouldn't it be a good ideea to drill a hole on the side that connects to the needle hole and then use a tiny screw to fix the needle in place? I think it would make the needle changing easier and faster

[@littlestworkshop]

* Turning a metal scriber Love Clickspring's videos

[@Clickspring]

***** Thanks for your continued support :)

[@samswift1718]

Good to see you on make clickspring

[@AIexanderHartdegen]

My god this milling machine is amazing... How to get the same?

[@chadbingham8069]

I don't own a lathe or plan on buying one. I actually don't even know how I got here. But this video is awesome. +1

[@miqbal8058]

I wonder..how did you mount the cam for radial motion view ?.. so smooth

[@cv8metal884]

Could that little sherline lathe make little motors that would run like steam or little v twins?

[@owainrichards4372]

I’ve got something similar but instead off a needle o I’ve used a broken carbide drill bit that I sanded to shape

[@studio1005]

Nice done!

[@armenatorvan4949]

Would love to get a lathe one day. Thanks for the video!

[@Clickspring]

armena torvan Cheers AT, thanks for tuning in.

[@ethancray1563]

What brand is the lathe you typically use in your shop? I'm looking into getting a decent lathe for home projects and to make things to sell and don't want to have to buy a really expensive lathe for my first, just to get the feel of it without having to spend so much. And hopefully to get good enough to do what you do in a few videos and make your own tools and cutters.

[@lasarith2]

That would make a nice looking pen.

[@peternewson2275]

could you cut the spear point on the back of the needle you are going to use as a point?