Chris, you’re the reason why I became a machinist. Even if I ended up in a different realm of machinig (general maching and now CNC machinig injection mold components), if it weren’t for you, I’d probably still have no direction in what I’d want to do for a living. What you do is what I’d love to do if I could, together with tool making and making various hobby tools and engineering projects.
Hey Chris, I had a team of students working with Swiss Jewel back in 2012. They supplied us with some synthetic sapphire jewels for a model F1 car. We fitted 2 in each aluminium wheel and used common sewing needles for axles. It was a great idea, but the judges didn't get it. We made up the process for fitting the jewels as we went along, but it was a pretty close copy of what you've shown. I have a George Thomas tapping and staking tool and it was used for most of the work. We had spare jewels, but we didn't break any, so that was a win.
Chris, have you done a video covering details on the stones you use and the best practices for maintaining them, what grits you use, what types are suited for various materials, etc.? That would be a fantastic bit of knowledge to share.
I am particularly interested in the stones and polishing aspect of abrasives. Would also enjoy something like that a great deal, as well as where to get them in Australia.
I'm not sure if you've used "precision ground flat stones" but it maybe a topic ad to the stones video. I hadn't used them till 20 years into machining, but they are incredible.
You should check out Wristwatch Revival, Marshall disassembles mechanical watches, cleans and services them, including on occasion the repair or replacement of parts, at least once he’s had to replace ruby’s, much like Chris does in this video.
That spring reveal was absolutely hysterical. You always work with such fine materials and are so precise and artistic, and the first time I've seen you working with literal jewels you grab a spring from the shittiest sort of pen usable. 10/10, love your work
There are some astounding levels of precision going into ballpoint pens, even a cheap Bic pen. Although I've never seen a Bic looking as refined and polished as Chris's work.
This made an important point that sometimes close enough is good enough. Sure, he could have made a perfect little spring, but why do that when a pen spring will get the job done perfectly well?
@@numberkruncherrmade of brass and different kind of metals for the buttons for the different colored inks. Spin his own springs and all. Now that I think of it, that WOULD be cool! Just not cost effective with all the labor involved.
Thank you, Chris. I’m happy to finally find, that I am not the only person who thinks that a finely made watch is an absolute miracle of human innovation, and frankly, magical. 🤷♂️
@16:39 Chris: "This little test piece..." produces a Swarovski quality item. Your patience, and investment of time, effort, and materials to perfect your craft is beyond admirable.
You learn something new every day. I never knew Jewel bearings were even a thing! I can imagine telling my wife, "I'm buying us some Jewels" She immediately perks up excitedly...... .....For my Dial indicator Project. 😂
If you use steel pivots and jeweled holes, you get very little wear and low friction. If you use steel pivots and brass holes, you get worn out holes before more difficult to repair -worn out pivots. If you use steel pivots and steel holes there is downside. You get the worst friction and the wear on the pivots is much worst than with brass or jewels.
6:07 - "I could use a machine, but there's a more controlled way to get the result we want." ... proceeds to "hold my beer" and chucks it up in a Panavise and take a bloody hand file to it!! 😮 Dude's precision and patience are beyond compare! This is so amazing to watch.
I barely know what this guy is doing most of the time, but I watch these because its really satisfying to watch people be good at things. And also the production levels of the videos. "He seems to be making some type of tube, okay. And now he's making this tube to make another tube, which in turn is used to make some kind of cutting thing, which is then used to make a smaller tube that holds a cutting thing."
This comment was really satisfying to watch someone figure things out from pure observation. I agree on the production value, top notch. He does explain each step along the way too. Although I'm just as enthralled by the precision work, I actually sometimes forget to pay attention to the narration lol.
Your boundless patience, craftsmanship, and attention to detail is evident in every project you do from your small and relatively simple tools and mechanisms to your large and complex assemblies. Your videos always inspire me to try to improve those qualities in myself with my work. Software development is quite different from machining and watchmaking, but at a fundamental level there are similarities. One often writes their own code tools which are then used for engineering pieces of differing size, shape, and purpose. These pieces are assembled to produce a complex system which is used to achieve some goal. At the lowest level a system is just moving, translating, or generating bits information within itself based on the received inputs, desired outputs, and the design of the system itself. I see this as similar to how a mechanical watch controls the flow of kinetic energy from a spring, directing it through a complex series of mechanisms intended to produce precise repeatable movements in the pieces on its face. PS. I always stay to the very end so I can hear you say "Thanks for watchin'. I'll see yah latah!"
Fascinating! I'd never before heard of jewel bearings. I would love to see how the bearing itself is machined out of a chunk of ruby or synthetic corundum. That would be way cool! Great work as always, Chris! Cheers from SoCal.
WOW does not even begin to describe. I've been a long time subscriber to your channel. Your level of detail, the way you showcase the video (with all that is needed in rigging, editing, and such) and the informative commentary. Minutes go by like seconds when viewing your videos Chris! Thank you!
Nice edit in the turning shots at 10:30. I don't recall seeing that kind of edit on your channel before, usually it's the 3d model zzzp-zzzping in and out. Seeing it done via fades with active cuts was very satisfying.
Mate ive said it once and ill say it again you are a amazing engineer 👏. Ive watched your videos and have learned so much from heat treating to making home made drill bits your a great teacher the best. Some people make videos but you explain them right to the point of completion just amazing thank you
I recently used some 681 size ball bearings (3mm OD, 1mm ID) to make some very tiny 3D printed fidget spinners. Even though they are very simple by comparison, they gave me an appreciation for working at the scale you share and the tools you make to work at it (I did not make any custom tools, but I am considering it since I have enough bearings and 4mm M1 bolts to make 50 or so of the spinners). This video is extremely relevant in that regard, but a lot more precise (I used a 2.9mm drill bit for my 3mm bearings, for example). Anyway, I'm no watchmaker or even metalworker but now I'm going to be looking for reasons to buy some jewel bearings. Maybe for some kind of brass and ruby fidget spinner... 😆
Your videos are at once relaxing and very inspiring. My shed is a little smaller than yours, and I have a very small budget, but knowing what's possible makes everything in there more fun. Thank you for filming and sharing so much :)
A mechanical calculator that was made to be a practical/useful device in a modern setting (no, I'm not even sure how you would do that), would be amazing.
Another great video Chris, and encouraging to hear mention of the dial indicator project. Really looking forward to further content around that build as well. Your attention to detail and level of precision is amongst the best I've seen. Simply superb!!
Hey chris ! I'm a watchmaking student, and after finishing my school watch, i finally realise how hard and time consuming bevelling and getting a perfectly flat straight-line finish can be. I have to say i'm genuinely impressed by your piece, truly amazing work. Could you possibly one day elaborate on the finishing aspect of the test part you show at the end ? I would love to learn some new tricks :) Thank you
Chris, I know that this video shows you using a combination of skills you've developed and displayed (and frankly in more difficult builds / with greater precision) in depth in other videos, but to me it feels like you've just casually shown us a huge step up in your production capabilities here. Including video production, oddly enough, which is something I've always seen as an obvious strength of yours. Thanks for continuing to share your passion with us all, and for creating this huge body of deeply educational material that others can use to build these skills ourselves, should we so choose.
Your videos are of such high quality and have been so for so long that I've been blown away at the volume of amazing content on this channel. I find myself lost in you videos always wanting more. Thank you
I saved a lot of ruby balls and white sapphire seats from old check valves of laboratory HPLC pumps. Maybe I will let it integrate in some steampunk jewelry. 😉
Chris, you are inspirational! I bought some jewel bearings on sale and was intimidated by their size so I haven't done anything with them. Instead I bought some round 13mm synthetic ruby/sapphire's and slowly lapped a cone into them to make pin point bearings. It's worked, but I'd love to have a go with the "proper" parts and you've just given me enough belief that I could pull it off to have a go! Thank you!
UA-cam randomly suggested this video, and I'm glad I watched it. Interesting little piece of machining. I work as a machinist on much larger equipment, and we've been working on cutting tool design and development recently. The narrow land area shown at 4:20 is INCREDIBLY important to the function. Too narrow, and the tool can dive into the work, cause chatter on the surface being cut, or the edge of the tool may fail. Too wide, and the pressure needed to push the tool to cut goes up dramatically, and can start ploughing and smearing the surface instead of cutting.
Exquisite as always, I was so glad to see a longer video today. We don't see enough of your expertise. More please, as soon as possible, without rushing of course.
What is cool, I have all the tools for watch and clock making and repair. Including a complete 1950/60s swiss made Star warchmakers lathe. It's in incredible shape. No rust and runs like it did when it was brand new. I have all the original parts, including the original mounting fasteners. I inherited all these tools from my father and grandfather, who were both clock and watch makers. I like these videos because they help me identify the tools I have. Thanks for the content.
I had seen the jewels in old watches before, but I had always assumed they were enamel, not actually gemstone! What a gorgeous component, and a clever way to handle the insertion in a home shop;
I have an old tractor that I have been restoring with a bad tachometer that needs repair. The pivots need replaced and I was considering jewels, with your great video I now understand this process. Thank you. Now I need to learn how to calculate the watch spring parameters because the old one is boogered...
When you open up a watch you can really tell the craftmanship and the tolerances of a device, some have unfinished edges and others are an eye to behold and to think no one ever sees the movements.
I was looking through an old box of dial indicator parts I have for several indicators that needed repair, then I opened UA-cam to see the second video in my "For You" section is this video. Certainly could be coincidence or could be the secret mind reading technology, i've never once before had any indicator vids show up. Either way, I'm not disappointed in the suggestion. Great work!
Really enjoyed your Antikythera series, thanks for all the effort reconstructing it. I've actually referenced ur video a few times when confronted with individuals who think it's alien in origin...lol. You showing how it could be made with hand tools and what it's actual purpose was saved me a lot of time and headaches. You also inspired me to build a primitive, hand driven workshop for machining. Cheers! I'll see ya later! Love your outro btw.
making gear cutters, a watchmakers Faceplate, hairsprings, setting jewels, practicing anglage and guilloche - somebody here is gearing up to build a watch...
I have pressed in many jewels where it was more convenient to try and make up very small bushes for small clocks. Careful broaching out to give a press fit. Smaller wheels in most trains are under very little stress and are hardly likely to push out on axial load.
Interesting I have a device that looks like a jewel pusher that is used to insert copper VIAS in printed circuit boards to construct or repair micro-electronics. The device has several heads that fit in the copper vias that are a few hundred microns across. This video had me looking up corundum balls and raw material even though I've never ever attempted to build a movement of any kind. [edit] Yes, the tool and the heads are very expensive.
The nice thing about the red saphire (ruby) is that the synthetic ones usually glow under a blacklight. I used to work with a liquid chromatograph that used tiny saphire check balls in the pump. They were the clear ones and if one rolled away it was damn near impossible to find.
👍👌👏 Simply fantastic again and as always (video and work). Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.
Chris, you’re the reason why I became a machinist. Even if I ended up in a different realm of machinig (general maching and now CNC machinig injection mold components), if it weren’t for you, I’d probably still have no direction in what I’d want to do for a living. What you do is what I’d love to do if I could, together with tool making and making various hobby tools and engineering projects.
Channels like these are also the reason why I'm learning machining too.
So pleased to hear that mate :)
As a machinist i support youre goals. actually use to machine sapphire
Chris, you are the reason I became a truck driver.
@@phil6506 And I cry in my shed 😢
The brushed brass with the polished fillet edges looks amazing.
Thank you mate, appreciate you watching :)
@@Clickspring can you do an in depth video into how you achieved this look, truly inspiring!
Hey Chris, I had a team of students working with Swiss Jewel back in 2012. They supplied us with some synthetic sapphire jewels for a model F1 car. We fitted 2 in each aluminium wheel and used common sewing needles for axles. It was a great idea, but the judges didn't get it. We made up the process for fitting the jewels as we went along, but it was a pretty close copy of what you've shown. I have a George Thomas tapping and staking tool and it was used for most of the work. We had spare jewels, but we didn't break any, so that was a win.
Sounds like a great project mate :)
Looks like we got another gem from you!
Haha I see what you did there 😂
Badumm tsssss
I assume you'll see yourself out? :P
Ayyyyyy! This guy!
I'd be hard pressed to fit a better joke here
Chris, have you done a video covering details on the stones you use and the best practices for maintaining them, what grits you use, what types are suited for various materials, etc.? That would be a fantastic bit of knowledge to share.
Its on the list, thanks for suggesting
I would love to see that too.
I am particularly interested in the stones and polishing aspect of abrasives. Would also enjoy something like that a great deal, as well as where to get them in Australia.
I'm not sure if you've used "precision ground flat stones" but it maybe a topic ad to the stones video. I hadn't used them till 20 years into machining, but they are incredible.
The debur tool at 13:40, I discovered those about 8 years ago and they are now one of my most used pieces of debur kit.
Exceptional craftsmanship. Just blows me away. I've never seen anyone work to this level of perfection. Just amazing!
You should check out Wristwatch Revival, Marshall disassembles mechanical watches, cleans and services them, including on occasion the repair or replacement of parts, at least once he’s had to replace ruby’s, much like Chris does in this video.
@@davelister2 Already subscribed to his channel. Thanks for pointing me there.
That spring reveal was absolutely hysterical. You always work with such fine materials and are so precise and artistic, and the first time I've seen you working with literal jewels you grab a spring from the shittiest sort of pen usable. 10/10, love your work
He gave the spring a better purpose in life :)
There are some astounding levels of precision going into ballpoint pens, even a cheap Bic pen. Although I've never seen a Bic looking as refined and polished as Chris's work.
This made an important point that sometimes close enough is good enough. Sure, he could have made a perfect little spring, but why do that when a pen spring will get the job done perfectly well?
When I was a kid those four colour pens seemed like the coolest thing ever.
I'd like to see a clickspring version of that.
@@numberkruncherrmade of brass and different kind of metals for the buttons for the different colored inks. Spin his own springs and all. Now that I think of it, that WOULD be cool! Just not cost effective with all the labor involved.
Just about every viewer is mesmerized by the machining, but your true skill is in composition and videography.
Palladium gold and ruby... like paints on a swatch you paint a beautiful picture with them Chris.
Thank you, Chris. I’m happy to finally find, that I am not the only person who thinks that a finely made watch is an absolute miracle of human innovation, and frankly, magical. 🤷♂️
@16:39 Chris: "This little test piece..." produces a Swarovski quality item. Your patience, and investment of time, effort, and materials to perfect your craft is beyond admirable.
You learn something new every day. I never knew Jewel bearings were even a thing!
I can imagine telling my wife, "I'm buying us some Jewels" She immediately perks up excitedly......
.....For my Dial indicator Project. 😂
maybe make her some jewelry using these jewel bearings
Well that should be interesting. Those need to be good to .001 or less
If you use steel pivots and jeweled holes, you get very little wear and low friction.
If you use steel pivots and brass holes, you get worn out holes before more difficult to repair -worn out pivots.
If you use steel pivots and steel holes there is downside. You get the worst friction and the wear on the pivots is much worst than with brass or jewels.
6:07 - "I could use a machine, but there's a more controlled way to get the result we want." ... proceeds to "hold my beer" and chucks it up in a Panavise and take a bloody hand file to it!! 😮 Dude's precision and patience are beyond compare! This is so amazing to watch.
The patience is underrated and underappreciated. The edits make it look quick and easy.
I barely know what this guy is doing most of the time, but I watch these because its really satisfying to watch people be good at things. And also the production levels of the videos.
"He seems to be making some type of tube, okay. And now he's making this tube to make another tube, which in turn is used to make some kind of cutting thing, which is then used to make a smaller tube that holds a cutting thing."
This comment was really satisfying to watch someone figure things out from pure observation. I agree on the production value, top notch.
He does explain each step along the way too. Although I'm just as enthralled by the precision work, I actually sometimes forget to pay attention to the narration lol.
This videos are a safe zone for my busy days. Remind me that humble curiosity and honest work is so much fulfilling
Still one of the very best channels UA-cam has to offer.
The music, the voice, and the impressive craftsmanship make for videos that are absolutely hypnotic... I love ask the work you do!
Your boundless patience, craftsmanship, and attention to detail is evident in every project you do from your small and relatively simple tools and mechanisms to your large and complex assemblies. Your videos always inspire me to try to improve those qualities in myself with my work. Software development is quite different from machining and watchmaking, but at a fundamental level there are similarities. One often writes their own code tools which are then used for engineering pieces of differing size, shape, and purpose. These pieces are assembled to produce a complex system which is used to achieve some goal. At the lowest level a system is just moving, translating, or generating bits information within itself based on the received inputs, desired outputs, and the design of the system itself. I see this as similar to how a mechanical watch controls the flow of kinetic energy from a spring, directing it through a complex series of mechanisms intended to produce precise repeatable movements in the pieces on its face.
PS. I always stay to the very end so I can hear you say "Thanks for watchin'. I'll see yah latah!"
Always a pleasure to watch such fine craftsmanship beautifully presented. Thank you so much!
Fascinating! I'd never before heard of jewel bearings. I would love to see how the bearing itself is machined out of a chunk of ruby or synthetic corundum. That would be way cool! Great work as always, Chris! Cheers from SoCal.
I don't know which is better, your machining skills or your camera skills. Amazing.
WOW does not even begin to describe.
I've been a long time subscriber to your channel.
Your level of detail, the way you showcase the video (with all that is needed in rigging, editing, and such) and the informative commentary.
Minutes go by like seconds when viewing your videos Chris!
Thank you!
Chris I gotta say you’re something else. As beautiful as what you’re making is you somehow manage to still let the tools steal the show.
Nice edit in the turning shots at 10:30. I don't recall seeing that kind of edit on your channel before, usually it's the 3d model zzzp-zzzping in and out. Seeing it done via fades with active cuts was very satisfying.
Mate ive said it once and ill say it again you are a amazing engineer 👏. Ive watched your videos and have learned so much from heat treating to making home made drill bits your a great teacher the best. Some people make videos but you explain them right to the point of completion just amazing thank you
I recently used some 681 size ball bearings (3mm OD, 1mm ID) to make some very tiny 3D printed fidget spinners. Even though they are very simple by comparison, they gave me an appreciation for working at the scale you share and the tools you make to work at it (I did not make any custom tools, but I am considering it since I have enough bearings and 4mm M1 bolts to make 50 or so of the spinners). This video is extremely relevant in that regard, but a lot more precise (I used a 2.9mm drill bit for my 3mm bearings, for example). Anyway, I'm no watchmaker or even metalworker but now I'm going to be looking for reasons to buy some jewel bearings. Maybe for some kind of brass and ruby fidget spinner... 😆
Your videos are at once relaxing and very inspiring. My shed is a little smaller than yours, and I have a very small budget, but knowing what's possible makes everything in there more fun. Thank you for filming and sharing so much :)
Well, your shed must be tiny, ‘cos Chris’s workshop is VERY small!
Papa Smurf, is that u?
Have you ever pondered the thought of making a Curta Calculator? Maybe even a hexadecimal version.
A mechanical calculator that was made to be a practical/useful device in a modern setting (no, I'm not even sure how you would do that), would be amazing.
Chris might be one of the few people that would be able to do this. More a question of time, I guess: there are a lot of parts
Chris, it's always a joy to see your work. Keep being you and thanks for sharing your work with us.
Another great video Chris, and encouraging to hear mention of the dial indicator project. Really looking forward to further content around that build as well. Your attention to detail and level of precision is amongst the best I've seen. Simply superb!!
Hey chris ! I'm a watchmaking student, and after finishing my school watch, i finally realise how hard and time consuming bevelling and getting a perfectly flat straight-line finish can be. I have to say i'm genuinely impressed by your piece, truly amazing work. Could you possibly one day elaborate on the finishing aspect of the test part you show at the end ? I would love to learn some new tricks :)
Thank you
That minute repeater at the beginning is incredible! Such an incredible bit of watchmaking to setup a seemingly "simple" component!
you make it look so amazingly easy - cutting the boss and parting off the pusher in one deft movement was so clean.
One of the best watchmaking videos, especially using a scrap brass o showcase what is happening, I loved it, thank you Chris.
Mr Chris, you are absolutely... (fill in whatever positive you want). Thanks a lot.
Chris, I know that this video shows you using a combination of skills you've developed and displayed (and frankly in more difficult builds / with greater precision) in depth in other videos, but to me it feels like you've just casually shown us a huge step up in your production capabilities here. Including video production, oddly enough, which is something I've always seen as an obvious strength of yours. Thanks for continuing to share your passion with us all, and for creating this huge body of deeply educational material that others can use to build these skills ourselves, should we so choose.
Your videos are of such high quality and have been so for so long that I've been blown away at the volume of amazing content on this channel. I find myself lost in you videos always wanting more. Thank you
Beautifully presented. Thanks Chris!
I saved a lot of ruby balls and white sapphire seats from old check valves of laboratory HPLC pumps. Maybe I will let it integrate in some steampunk jewelry. 😉
As a car mechanic, this is just so relaxing. I think you'd be an incredible engine builder if you ever wanted to master another craft.
I would so love him to do an engine build!
"Here's the 5.0mL V8 you ordered!"
I have absolutely no idea about watchmaking but I love watching this maker. 👍
I think you spent more time on this test piece than I've spent on some of my entire projects. Beautiful work as always.
Chris, you are inspirational! I bought some jewel bearings on sale and was intimidated by their size so I haven't done anything with them. Instead I bought some round 13mm synthetic ruby/sapphire's and slowly lapped a cone into them to make pin point bearings. It's worked, but I'd love to have a go with the "proper" parts and you've just given me enough belief that I could pull it off to have a go! Thank you!
I love the brushed finish with polished edges. Stunning.
It’s extremely funny that you’re scavenging a spring from a plastic novelty pen for your precision watchmaking equipment 😂
Precision is what BiC does. Do you know anyone else who can make a razor for a quarter-dollar that doesn't do horrible things to skin?
@@stevenclark2188 Every razor blade manufacturer on Earth?
@@ChristopherHallett😅
UA-cam randomly suggested this video, and I'm glad I watched it. Interesting little piece of machining.
I work as a machinist on much larger equipment, and we've been working on cutting tool design and development recently. The narrow land area shown at 4:20 is INCREDIBLY important to the function. Too narrow, and the tool can dive into the work, cause chatter on the surface being cut, or the edge of the tool may fail. Too wide, and the pressure needed to push the tool to cut goes up dramatically, and can start ploughing and smearing the surface instead of cutting.
Exquisite as always, I was so glad to see a longer video today. We don't see enough of your expertise. More please, as soon as possible, without rushing of course.
Now, is what you mean. I am ready for another one...NOW.. Definitely a bloke we could watch all day.
What is cool, I have all the tools for watch and clock making and repair. Including a complete 1950/60s swiss made Star warchmakers lathe. It's in incredible shape. No rust and runs like it did when it was brand new. I have all the original parts, including the original mounting fasteners. I inherited all these tools from my father and grandfather, who were both clock and watch makers. I like these videos because they help me identify the tools I have. Thanks for the content.
i want to mention, your transitions at 4:56 are the best i have seen.
i really apreciate your art
I had seen the jewels in old watches before, but I had always assumed they were enamel, not actually gemstone! What a gorgeous component, and a clever way to handle the insertion in a home shop;
Excellent machining. Seeing how a part is made with µm precision is really mesmerizing.
I have an old tractor that I have been restoring with a bad tachometer that needs repair. The pivots need replaced and I was considering jewels, with your great video I now understand this process. Thank you. Now I need to learn how to calculate the watch spring parameters because the old one is boogered...
Excited to see more of the DTI build ..hopefully it makes it way to youtube at some point
When you open up a watch you can really tell the craftmanship and the tolerances of a device, some have unfinished edges and others are an eye to behold and to think no one ever sees the movements.
No big deal, just banging out some jewel bearings for my homemade dial indicator. As one does.
I was looking through an old box of dial indicator parts I have for several indicators that needed repair, then I opened UA-cam to see the second video in my "For You" section is this video. Certainly could be coincidence or could be the secret mind reading technology, i've never once before had any indicator vids show up. Either way, I'm not disappointed in the suggestion. Great work!
I'm always highly impressed with your videos and workmanship. Cheers Chris
Really enjoyed your Antikythera series, thanks for all the effort reconstructing it. I've actually referenced ur video a few times when confronted with individuals who think it's alien in origin...lol.
You showing how it could be made with hand tools and what it's actual purpose was saved me a lot of time and headaches.
You also inspired me to build a primitive, hand driven workshop for machining. Cheers! I'll see ya later! Love your outro btw.
I am impressed by the amount of information in this video. It is a unique resource! Bravo! And thanks!
This guy is my hero. I hope to spend my retirement tinkering with precise stuff. Just 24 years to go.
I love your channel soo much! Making your own tools is like living on god mode, i'm soo happy to apply what i learn here
absolutely beautiful as always. thank you for creating this and sharing it!
More than just admirable we're talking astonishing. Awesome work
I am glad that this video is narrated. I miss the narration of your earlier videos.
making gear cutters, a watchmakers Faceplate, hairsprings, setting jewels, practicing anglage and guilloche - somebody here is gearing up to build a watch...
Could you imagine the beauty of a handmade clickspring watch? 😱😱😱
That purple and silver color combo looks pristine.
Absolutely love the work you show us. Always worth watching.
Some engine turning or perlage (sp?) on that bridge would be 😮💨 Awesome work as always Chris 🍻
Fantastic video and superb project, Chris! It's nice to hear your voice again 🙂
Thank you mate, appreciate you tuning in for each release - Cheers :)
@@Clickspring Thank you, for spoiling us with such treats like this video 🙂
The way clickspring puts together a video is the best on youtube. Keep doing what ur doing Chris!
From a goldsmith... that polishing of the tappers looks terrific.
Im in awe of the quality of this video. Really impressive work aswell, i love it.
One could say this video was an absolute...... Gem
Eventually I have no doubt Chris will be making his own jewels from rubies he mines out of his own gem mine!
A great pleasure to have a video from you this week
Video quality as high as the components fabricated, overall a very compelling experience. I must say that I haven't really seen it done better.
This was an incredible video. Thank you for such amazing footage and explanations.
Hello Chris,
Glad to see you again!
Beautiful work Chris! Thanks for sharing this.
i love following your journey, anywhere you decide to take us
Absolutely spectacular video, as always, Chris!
It's always a better day, when Chris from _Clickspring_ drops a video! 🥰
I love how the ruby looks against the palladium finish
Gold is cool, but that shine with the redish purple is devine
Thanks Chris, this is captivating material. 👍
Dude that edge polish is amazing!
Even the test pieces are gorgeous.
Una maravilla tu oficio !! Se nota el amor que le pones a cada trabajo !!saludos desde Argentina 👌🇦🇷
I have pressed in many jewels where it was more convenient to try and make up very small bushes for small clocks. Careful broaching out to give a press fit. Smaller wheels in most trains are under very little stress and are hardly likely to push out on axial load.
Gorgeous looking components
Superb as usual! Thank you Chris
Beautiful work sir.
Interesting I have a device that looks like a jewel pusher that is used to insert copper VIAS in printed circuit boards to construct or repair micro-electronics. The device has several heads that fit in the copper vias that are a few hundred microns across. This video had me looking up corundum balls and raw material even though I've never ever attempted to build a movement of any kind.
[edit] Yes, the tool and the heads are very expensive.
It’s always a good day when a new Clickspring video drops
Simply awesome work and video!
The nice thing about the red saphire (ruby) is that the synthetic ones usually glow under a blacklight. I used to work with a liquid chromatograph that used tiny saphire check balls in the pump. They were the clear ones and if one rolled away it was damn near impossible to find.
This is a jewel of a video.
11:37 I'm glad to see even the pros feel like they need to give it a test boing.
👍👌👏 Simply fantastic again and as always (video and work).
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health in particular.
Your work amazes me.
16:28 that bevel looks so incredible