ULTRA PRECISION REPEAT O METER

I needed a quick and dirty repeatometer for my surface plate lapping project. Then I realized it fit the requirements of the Spareroom toolmaking competition 2018 by Emma. So with a 20 minute limit I tried to capture all the fun.
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[@EdgePrecision]

We always had a saying in the machine shop. If you cant make it right at least make it look good. Or better yet make it right and look good. If your a machinist that does this for a living when your part goes to inspection if it looks good the inspector will always have a better attitude. Or the converse of that he will find something to reject on a shoddy looking part. It only takes a little care and effort to make a good looking part. Awesome instrument and video Robin!

[@TraditionalToolworks]

Setting a new standard...accurate to a "renth"! Well done! 👏 💪 👍

[@warrenjones744]

Wait till Tom Lipton sees this thing! You will get a bazillion of his style points for the design elements and finish. I have tool maker envy all over again. Well Done sir.

[@StefsEngineering]

Really nice repeatometer! As always enjoyed watching your video's. About a week ago I had a discussion with someone about people that introduce themselves as beeing "the expert" and how I dislike those people. I told my friend that a real expert doesn't have to explain he is, it shows by his work! After that I showed a couple of your video's and used you as an example. With this video you have proven it once again! Thanks for the time and effort you put in the video and sharing your knowledge Robin!

[@SteveSummers]

Very nice work Robin. Looks like a tool that was made by a professional. Because it is.👌 Thanks for sharing. Your work always makes me want to step up my game.

[@mirceabascuti]

Nice work and design as usually from a top notch craftsman. Robin, the only thing I don’t see is your logo or manufacture signature on the tool you made. I think your brand will be really appreciated over the time, as it is now, but without a way to prove the provenience would be hard to authenticate... Thank you for sharing your knowledge and high end craftsmanship that inspire so many people.

[@lalmuanpuiamizo]

I'm into electronics, i know next to nothing about mechanical engineering. But your work, this level of precision always amazes me. You're awesome

[@DudleyToolwright]

My favorite part of this project is that your "quickie" project, would be, if completed by myself, the best thing by far I had ever done. Fantastic work.

[@mikestabile0526]

9:35 "ahhh... there we go" So satisfying!

[@wnebergall]

I am taking a metrology class now at 56 years of age I now have a greater understanding of what you do Can't wait for more tool building videos Thanks

[@unclespicey42]

That is simply brilliant. You know, now I have no choice but to make one for myself. I hate it when people make me do things I did not plan to do. If I were you I would patent it.

[@pierresgarage2687]

This is an amazing tool, simple and deadly efficient... All the othr entries on Emmas contest will curse you from this moment on... lol Something I may seriously consider, as soon as both my parents stop requiring so much special attention, and, also all the other projects that are waiting in the queue... So much catching up since the last 3 to 4 months stall... ATB, Pierre

[@ROBRENZ]

You are doing what is really important! Seasons of life. ATB, Robin

[@randomdude1786]

That dovetail tool stole the show for me all the rest was just really really good! Thanks robin you never fail to entertain

[@quintinsmits]

I am not a machinist, but I play one in my garage. Every video of yours (and some of the other engineering/machining channels') I see adds to my list of things to try, build or buy. Thanks!

[@CyclesInc]

CyclesInc 1 hour ago I have three favorite KZbin channels on machining, because of intelligent approach, technique and experience. You are definitely one of them. Tom Lipton and Joe Pieczynski are the other two. I love to see all these qualities in action. You guys stand out from the rest. I like and watch a few other channels but not for the same reasons or experience.

[@Factory400]

The slotting and dovetailing trick is a true gem. Make your Bridgeport a mini-shaper. If you did not show that, I would be guessing for a long time how you pulled that off.

[@aparrish47]

Beautiful work as always. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@MrJugsstein]

Its 1.00 in the morning and Im up to watch your work. Still worth it 👍

[@PracticalRenaissance]

So much to learn from this design, wonderful work thank you Robin!

[@CapeCodCNC]

Elegant simplicity at its finest. A true work of art. I love watching a true master craftsman at work.

[@MinhasA]

great design and build! cant wait for the next surface plate episode

[@JohnCasale]

Awesome video Robin! Would love to see you put together a video about slotting on the bridgeport.

[@MatthewRulla]

Yes, more detail on the slotting operation. Tool grind, stepover, etc. Please!!!

[@curt149k]

That is an elegant design Robin.

[@EmmaRitson]

thanks for the comments on finish and detail. and thans for entering the competition, its much appreciated.

[@mikemichelizzi2023]

Some of the comments use the word 'elegant' and I think that's one of the best ways to describe your work. I especially lovethe dovetail cutter! Thanks for sharing!

[@billdlv]

Great work Robin, outstanding design details.

[@xenonram]

Robin is so proud of his Chamfer Meister.

[@unknownapprentice625]

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all of your thoughts break their bonds. Nice work repeat-o-master craftsman 🦉

[@63256325N]

Brilliant! A *well* built tool! Thanks for the video.

[@kibi15]

Very nice Robin. As a fellow EEVblogger, it was your Kelvin clips video a few years ago that tipped me over the edge and made my buy my first lathe, I think I was also inspired to buy and restore a Fluke 8840A. Thank you for that, never looked back. Your workmanship is always inspiring to me, your attention to the finer details is amazing.

[@ROBRENZ]

Thanks very much, that is great to hear! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@moeszyslack4676]

Outstanding, as always. Thank you for sharing this.

[@dimitar4y]

I love these kind of one-shot designs with such simplicity!

[@arnljotseem8794]

Great video Robin. Tons of tips as always.

[@ProfRonconi]

Amazing stuff. I can't thank you enough for producing these videos.

[@blacksupra10]

masterful as always, thanks for taking the time.

[@thecogwheel]

And another exceptionally interesting part comes out of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory ... I mean Robin's shop. Thanks for taking the time to edit and post.

[@christurley391]

Nice tool Robin. Looking forward to seeing it in use.

[@ShadonHKW]

Looks great Robin, fit, form and function all brought together!

[@magicponyrides]

This is the channel I've been looking for.

[@MakinSumthinFromNuthin]

Really nice machine work as always Robin. Nifty work on the dovetail ~ Richard

[@CraigLYoung]

Kudos! Love the simplicity.

[@TheSwagga69]

Your a true precision master. Thanks again for sharing

[@judge743]

Wonderful work, Robin. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mike-sp7ru]

I really enjoy your stuff, and I learn a lot. Thank you

[@wlogue]

Just incredible... thanks Robin!👍👍

[@RPMoore55]

Your attention to detail is amazing. Thanks for another great video.

[@jimliechty2983]

Great video,tool,and workmanship! I love my Roll In Saw ...Thanks again for the help!

[@StraightThread]

That is pure elegance, Robin. It has only the elements it needs to function, each in its simplest form, and not a thing more. Brilliant the way you carved it from a single piece of material. That and the attention you give to details elevates it from a kludged together one-time tool to a piece of art. Brain and eye candy. Always a pleasure to look over your shoulder and hear you explanations. Thanks for sharing.

[@homemadetools]

Great build. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

[@jimmilne19]

Art: with a refined function. Beautiful.

[@JBFromOZ]

Thanks for the construction footage! Very nice execution of a lovely tool cheers mate!

[@ActiveAtom]

You do really nice work we are happy to be here to watch you share precision fine but with great pride.

[@kevCarrico]

wow! phenomena stuffl! this is all new to me and yet you make it greatly understandable... with amazing lap harmonics! thank you, rob!

[@Phantomthecat]

That's just brilliant. Functional and beautiful. 👍👍👍

[@literoadie3502]

I’ve never seen a nicer looking tool, actually a nicer looking thing, ever.

[@ajtrvll]

It looks futuristic

[@rickholmwood2000]

I love your videos sir. You are a very smart man. Thank you for sharing all these cool projects you create

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Wonderful work Robin. Great video, I want to make one. Why, just because. Beautiful and simple.

[@christopherdonius1215]

Beautiful elegant design !

[@billlee5307]

Delicious tool making!

[@matthewklein9225]

A significant amount 5 or 10 thousandths Love it

[@peterblake548]

A very outstanding design brilliantly executed - Thanks so much for sharing it wit us.

[@ROBRENZ]

Many thanks!

[@lyntonr6188]

Great video, always so much to learn from you. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and pass on your knowledge to all of us.

[@JoeKlaas]

like the tips on the final touches, will definitely implement them

[@wotnoturbo]

Stunning - looking forward to seeing it in action

[@eduardorosales1959]

Simple. Beautiful!

[@oakenarbor2046]

Elegant solution executed to perfection. A joyful experience for all of us. Many thanks!

[@davidcolwill860]

Fantastic! I'm liking the flextures. I must try this. Many thanks for sharing.

[@nowayjerk8064]

such a pleasure to see your work thanks for sharing !!

[@lancebaltzley4770]

As always, you never fail to impress.... Once again thank you for the content and giving all of us some "considerations" to shoot for!!!! You are really an artist, looking forward to more in this project progression.

[@1jtolvey]

GREAT VIDEO !!! FANTASTIC REPEAT-O-METER !!!

[@mog5858]

thanks for the finishing tips. your right little things can make a huge difference. keep up the good work

[@mrtomsr]

Excellent presentation. Always new ways to measure and to learn.

[@Neo7CNC]

Great project and video Robin. I love your attention to detail.

[@OldIronLover]

Fascinating. I do love the attention to detail.

[@ajtrvll]

Almost mesmerizing... a little like Clickspring or Stefan, but with a hypnotizing accent.

[@yawpaw9796]

You are solving a huge problem in the fine arts realm. Flatness. Edit: thanks for showing how to make the tool. Your support is HUGE to industry at large

[@bugrobotics]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[@doscucharas]

Holy crap, a work of art!

[@SpencerWebb]

Beautiful work, Robin.

[@johnbodmer5645]

Fantastic design for a Repeatometer Robin. I love the simplicity and beauty of this tool. Thanks for sharing.

[@braxtonec]

Thanks for sharing this elegant design. Your finishing tips will improve the quality of my work.

[@longlivepunk]

Beautiful, Robin. Great work and attention to detail as always. It's funny how a great example of the art of simplicity can have so much detail to it. I mean, it looks very simplistic at a glance, but the lines following the angles of the indicator, the indicator mount being angled to have it sit at a pleasant angle, the edges put on the carbide feet, the corner-rounding, cable-tie bosses... Love it. I may have to try my hand at making one to work with my lowly tenths DTI until I can afford (and have the skill to make use of) an electronic indicator.

[@cellularmitosis2]

Beautiful work!

[@OO-xc7zg]

Stunning! 👍👍

[@TAWPTool]

Phenomenal Robin! Thank you!

[@deanharris7149]

Wow. Outstanding

[@nothermarkgnomex]

Beautiful work and an elegant solution. It seems every time I watch one of your videos I learn several subtle things that make sense once I think about them. Thank You for showing us and the explanations!

[@philgarbarini9645]

Wow. Really impressive work. Thanks for sharing.

[@3rcamera]

Super! Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@sixty3impala]

Inspiring project. Great work.

[@barrygerbracht5077]

Beautiful instrument.

[@VintageMachinery]

Very nice job! I have been wanting to get my hands on a Repeat-O-Meter for some time now - might be time to just make one!

[@ROBRENZ]

Thanks Keith and thanks for stopping by. I really did just wanted a quick and dirty functional gage but this popped out in the process. ATB, Robin

[@mrcpu9999]

Just darn good stuff. Thanks for sharing it.

[@davidwootton683]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing this with us. Kind regards and greetings from Africa.

[@JPGuay]

Outstanding !

[@michaelschnock3998]

wellllll done :) very impressive. it is even harder to make things as simple as possible without loosing features . thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Ujeb08]

Very impressive! No doubt that extra time and effort to put a great finish on all surfaces makes a huge difference in appearance and perception of quality.

[@ThrowingItAway]

Sometimes making the tool to do the job is more fun than the job itself! That is a very nice build

[@xDevscom_EE]

It's a beauty, thank you for sharing!

[@kevinwasilauskis8943]

Nice project. The surfacing company we have come in uses the Rahn repeat-o-meter. They can be had for $1200 or so. Just mount a dial comparator indicator to it. It gets pricey when you go to purchase the electronic level kits for surface plates.

[@riversvic]

There goes everyone else's chance in Emma's Competition, Darn it Robin!

[@ROBRENZ]

Not so, you need to enter. You have no idea what the judges are looking for. I am trying to inspire, not discourage! ATB, Robin