Surface gauge - SHOPMADE

Another quarantine project done.
Starrett surface gauge style.
Hope you guys enjoy the video. As always, thanks for watching.
Thanks for your support: / calem21

[@johngrace199]

It takes 'patience' to work through one's failures. It takes 'skill' to manipulate the medium into the desired shape. It takes 'artistry' to see the finished product before even starting. You sir have all three...amazing skills.

[@lforbesconstruction]

I think when you show a couple of mistakes or problems along the way to making something so well made it makes you seem as if you are nearly as imperfect as those of us watching you. Talent is often the drive to keep working until you achieve the result that you want. Never ever give up.

[@ADBBuild]

In today's episode of "I don't have one so I'll make one"... PLUS bonus build! Make a tap from a freakin' tap! Incredible work dude.

[@noobFab]

This is gorgeous work! Thanks for taking the time to share, and PLEASE keep making new stuff - so very cool to see someone making so many high quality tools themselves and repurposing things along the way that would otherwise be thrown out.

[@slawomirk1625]

I watch your videos for 4 years now your work is awesome

[@Khether0001]

The last test was so impressive! Well done!

[@roadshowautosports]

Well, one thing I’ve learned from this video! After careful consideration on the investment in machinery, tools, and supplies… let me get back to my search for a decent used surface gage!

[@adrianjackman9422]

Takes me back 45 years making a clock stand as part of my apprenticeship as a toolmaker.

[@thesergeant3524]

Ca Lem never disappoints. Another fantastic build. Thank you for sharing!

[@aerial_camera_video_imaging]

This is a wonderful example of your growing knowledge and skill, thank you for sharing. You have a gift and I am so gland about that. The new camera positions and shutter speeds are great too. Keep exploring the possibilities. Kindest regards and best wishes from Dublin, Ireland.

[@mdl_reviews3607]

I love your vids man! You quickly went from some dude tinkering in his garage to a precision machinist nearly overnight. You seriously don’t understand how impressive a lot of the stuff you do is. I’ve been a machinist for a few years and I’m still in awe of a lot of your work! Please keep the toolmaking videos coming, not enough KZbin machinists do fun to watch toolmaking. Videos like yours are what inspires people to join the trade and keeps manual machining alive! Next time try making a cylindrical grinding jig. You have all the tools necessary to make one and you certainly have the skill. And as of now only 1 big you tuber has made one, Stefan. He’s big league, I wanna see you there too!

[@cucubits]

Those mirror like finishing passes on the lathe are impressive. Very well tuned machine!

[@assembler01]

Don’t have the tool I need, but I do have a lathe, I can make one!! It’s gonna be amazing to see what you come up with over the course of the next 10 to 20 years! Your talent is equal to Tom Lipton, Robin Renzetti, and Stephon Gottswinter!

[@st3althyone]

As always, it is a treat to watch you do your thing, and it's amazing what you can do with what you have on hand. Keep putting up all your wonderful content for us to enjoy!!

[@mdl_reviews3607]

A tip for those small easy to bend parts, take a piece of aluminum and drill and tap a hole for that thread, screw it in tight and it won’t bend, it can still shear so to mitigate that, bore a small shoulder that the knurled section fits tightly into, this will take all the tangential load off the threaded section and save you so much frustration

[@DanielPerez-bn9bi]

Another great video! I’m not even a machinist but I love watching you work! You have a resourcefulness in your approach that is refreshing. It’s great to watch you repurpose old metal and refurbish old machines... Cheers 🍻 brother!

[@DaftOldMan]

Thank you, Thank you, for showing the parts breaking from the chuck. This always happens to me. You made me feel much better.

[@thepreserver83]

im amazed by your precision, great work.

[@tylergarza8695]

Very very nice workmanship indeed. You know your way around a grinder for sure haha

[@slawomirk1625]

Obserwuje Cie od 4 lat Twoje prace sa zajebiste

[@tommasofossati5123]

Remember to wet sanding on the lathe. Wd40 or spirit, alcohol... So the abrasive grit wont fly all over machine surfaces and mechanisms

[@samrodian919]

You absolutely never cease to amaze us all with your skills Ca Lem. Yet another brilliant piece of work! Skilfully designed beautifully executed. Keep on the way you are going and you will be one of the worlds best hands on machinist. So glad I subscribed 18 months ago, I've enjoyed every last video you have uploaded.

[@TheEvertw]

Awesome skill with the Lathe to make that round shape. Great camera work. Thanks for also showing the fails ;-)

[@MaPee1982]

At this rate, this guy will never run out of tools. He will just create a tool from another tool.

[@parkerlockhart7476]

Pretty freaking awesome young man!!! Attention to detail, and such devotion to accuracy is amazing. Love it!

[@lukaszkus9937]

I love yours movies , it’s pleasure to watch! Piece of art! Respect 😎

[@julianrivas1389]

Nice work mate, especially the pad design on the underside of the base and making your own tap. As an old machinist I do enjoy seeing your good skills at work...and a Ronnie van Zant fan as well! :)

[@andyZ3500s]

Ca Lem is very a very resourceful man. I admire his attention to detail. When I first came across a video of his, I was impressed so I was checking out his channel and all it said was Simple Man " be something you can love and understand" Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[@burnheretic3950]

Thanks a bunch Ca Lem. Always love watching your projects take shape. Very nice.

[@davesmith9325]

Utterly incredible ! Thankyou for sharing this beautiful build. How you turned the shaft so precisely without using a rest I cannot magine ! You are on your way towards robin and stefans level. Fantastic craftsmanship.

[@icwalk444]

Beat ToT to it

[@EmptyPocketProductions]

Shame on TOT

[@janusrasmussen191]

There is no comparison with TOT this guy is legend 👌 the commitment is just outstanding

[@TonyLicavoli]

As soon as I saw the vice chucks at the end, i thought this might be a side channel of his.....like an alter-ego or something, lol Either way, can't wait to watch through some of this guy's videos.

[@josephlovell6951]

Off the charts my friend. It is so grate to see you doing such fine work. You have come so far since i first watched you work on your first lathe. With no tools to speak of. Now look at you go.. god bless and keep up the grate work

[@therestorationshop]

This illustrates the dangers of letting an artist play with machine tools... it raises the bar to an unfair level. I was perfectly happy with my surface gauge before, now I guess I'll just melt it down and take up golf.

How about use it as the golf club

[@kaakeith3772]

it is the surface gauge ToT has been promising us for ages!

[@papaburf7275]

Thanks so much for the content. I really enjoy watching you make tools and parts.

[@adrianw.1638]

Sound check for hardness?! Love that!

[@zvonibab]

Making something out of nothing is what I like too, but you have some serious skills, good on ya Mr Ca Lem!

[@markshort9098]

A little tip.. when hardening long parts, don't drop them in sideways because they will tend to bend towards the side that hit the liquid first.. best to have a deeper tank and drop it end first

[@esrAsnataS]

Work of art, outstanding!

[@shawnhuk]

"Ohhh", I actually made that sound when I saw the thumb screw fly out... Earned a sub.

[@oldhick9047]

Your work is first rate sir.

[@repairtech9320]

You always seemed to have the perfect feeds and speeds. That's amazing

[@waynewright1398]

gday ca' lem i have just stumbled across your channel and i'am happy that i did, have watched you shop tour and your english is very understandable so don't worry. the quality and the pride of the work you do is unbelievable i would be very happy to buy some of your work instead of the junk from china for some one such as your self who i guess has had no former training is very talented and rear keep doing what you do and never ever stop learning hope you and your family are staying safe in this troubled world that we live in at the moment i have also subscribed to your channel cheers from australia mate

[@bostedtap8399]

Excellent work, great design and materials. Thanks for sharing and stay safe all.

[@douglasharley2440]

just so amazingly useful and beautiful...future upgrade: *magnetic base!*

[@jeffb6517]

Very. Well. Done. Thanks for sharing.

[@lowerballjoint]

Very nice, epic machinist..love the machinery & your experience level..

[@LittleRestraint]

You have some serious talent.

[@USM247]

So very glad to see you working again. Always a pleasure to watch you make something from nothing.

[@BeachsideHank]

Freehand turning a ball end without a form tool, man I'd like to see a video on that all by itself, the hand- eye coordination must be perfectly tuned to produce such an accurate result as you did. ☺

[@984francis]

That impresses me too. I've tried it, not successfully.

[@MaPee1982]

There will always be an Asian who's better than you and me.

[@artmckay6704]

You are an instrument maker! Nice work!

[@nigelmonicahobson1267]

Love the content, nice piece of engineering from metal turning too heat treatment too surface grinding and testing wow👍👍👍

[@curm1778]

This Old Tony: Your move!

[@andyZ3500s]

Impressive workmanship as always Ca Lem. Your resourcefulness and attention to design are a pleasure to watch. Andy

[@EverettsWorkshop]

You do excellent work, no question about it!

Everett's Workshop thank you sir ;)

[@robertthomas8744]

Beautiful work as usual Cà Lem !!

[@filippofior3722]

just a little tip: leave your camera in manual focus when it's on tripod and you don't have to show the piece.

[@dainius4168]

Liked this video very much! The fabrication and also editing was very well executed!

[@zemo323]

Starrett gauge isn't destroyed, it's just adapted for different purpose. excellent work

[@trevorjarvis3050]

This guy is the clickspring of steel!

[@andreseduardolanderosperea425]

another level, incredible work!!!!!

[@thedacchio]

Beautiful work ;)

TheDacchio thanks. Stay well and safe, brother.

[@hdt1312]

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[@ShotgunAU]

Made sure I pressed that bell, seriously do not want to miss any vids.

[@465maltbie]

Very nicely done thank you for sharing. Charles

[@werschkowdennis6533]

Amazing Work. Super. Как всегда всё на высшем уровне. Всё с точностью, на все 100%. Такие вещи и продавать можно и я думаю будет спрос. Красавчик. Удачи и здоровья тебе. С.у. Денис.

[@jmtx.]

Awesome construction. Very nice detailing of the project.

[@micmike]

You make the coolest tools

[@holyomnissiah1234]

Как всегда, красавчик. Очень качественная работа! Времени по ходу заняла, жуть!))))

[@xavierronsin8941]

Man that’s just awesome...you are an artist ! Thank you to share that with us....

[@BernardSandler]

That be some mastercraft work there. May all the projects that use it fall within tolerance.

[@dillydallydollcomachineand8246]

Great Job!!!! something we take for granted we just buy it . Good inspiration!!

[@Arthaniel]

Just found your channel recently and I've been watching so many of them while I'm in quarantine. Love your videos, keep it up man!

[@paulwomack5866]

Amazing that such a classic tool can be made by a home shop guy ... ... with only a lathe, mill and surface grinder !!!!!!

[@EvoKeremidarov]

Your attention to detail is great... thank you for another great video

[@dudeandre1726]

so good to see someone making stuff with conventional machines ! Great content keep it up that way man !

[@bobolander]

nice to wake up to a new Cà Lem vdeo. well done sir, well done indeed. also yooooooge freehand tap grinding balls. ;)

[@Neptune730]

Nice!!! Wow and hardened even. I want one. LOL

[@matthasaname]

Very impressive work.

[@radiusnorth1675]

Thanks for showing the failures, it gives me hope.

[@adamayala1077]

Your skills are off the charts! Keep it up my friend!

[@brockstravels7586]

Beautiful workmanship, you have some serious hand skills.

[@adkinsfabricationandthenso3488]

Very nice sir. Extreme attention to detail. Now I need one too? Thx....... lol. Great job sir.

[@karlthompson1961]

That’s a great demonstration of quality engineering. I wish I had your skills👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@sarertnocrasec1]

La calidad de tus trabajos es impecable

[@johnnason7019]

Thinking of the way you clamped the piece on the rotary table to cut the large radius, you could make a round fixture plate with threaded holes for it that was taller than the jaws and have slots underneath and just hold it down with the Chuck.

John Nason that’s dividing head. Not supposed to use as rotary table i think. I’ll get the rotary table soon.

[@buildmotion1426]

Excellent craftsmanship as always. Truly enjoy watching you work.

[@belgrademachine]

found you channel about a week ago and now every video is a must watch! Your work is incredible but must also mention the camera work, editing, selective focus, use of bokeh etc. is very cool as well. Great stuff and thanks for sharing with us.

[@TomChame]

Beautiful!!!!

[@rexmyers991]

Very impressive skill set

[@jonkaso6110]

craziest youtube toolmaker !sick work bro!

[@jeffanderson1653]

Incredible! I wish I had your talent! I always look forward to your videos. Very original content and good camera work.

[@gasparini76]

You are very talented.

[@RedDogForge]

Stellar work sir!

[@jasonjoens279]

very well made! Thank you for sharing this video! I've been wanting one of these. Maybe I will try my hand at making one.

[@quanphi3636]

Superb. You're very talented em trai à. One of the most channel I have ever seen. Liked and sub. Greeting from Hn :)

[@mariopuppo3913]

Simply awesome !!!

[@augustindurdan7814]

Great realisation and vidéo. Thank you !

[@esrAsnataS]

Fantastic job.

[@funnystuff9998]

Great craft skills and excellent video work. Lovely tool.

[@keirfarnum6811]

Really nice work! 👍🏻