I'd kind of disagree. Every decent machinist I've wached on UA-cam have all worked in the range of one thou for every measure on the workpiece - even on projects where overall lengths are measured in feet. Proper machinists are all very precise;)!
I disagree, not as a jab to Chris, but because a lot of what he does is more of clock making than machining. And the clock making techniques allow for lower precision, given that they were developed way before modern machines like lathes and mills.
I agree, I have learned so much today its unbelievable, sure its going to take some practise, but the amount of tips and tricks just watching this, you could take a degree in watchmaking within a week. A if a whole series of these throughout the arts and sciences, engineering, and others would make such an educated capable being...imagine watching such quality condensed learning week in week out with practical workshops setup to go to or complete kits of all the parts and tools to be supplied to your house in a box or l building a local skill center where they had ten benches with all these tools laid on. Not incomplete ill equipped technical schools with bits missing but where you could work through the modules at your own pace and with an overall instructor that came round doing one to one with the pupils.....it would be a great way to really learn
@@chrisblythe1006 That would be an incredible way to get an idea of how an industry functioned for a perspective pupil, or as practical experience for a current employee in that field, but it would NOT work for the actual education (or at least not all of it). Engineering for example takes YEARS of math and physics courses alone, and while this would assist those classes (especially if the curriculum was woven together well), those skills do not just occur to students while they are using a lathe or other tool.
What I love about your videos actually has precious little to do with clockmaking. Your patient, calm tone of voice helps me relax even after a bad day at work, and your steadfast attention to detail and quality inspires me to seek similar levels of workmanship in whatever I do (in my case programming). Thank you, Chris.
the production quality of these videos is exceptional, and that before mentioning the craftsmanship being displayed. Beautifully produced videos of an exquisite workmanship.
Lee Han I've been adding parts and stock and machines and everything else. $10,000 is what I'm up to so far and I'm not even close. And to start off at knowing nothing? You're going to want to find any scrap metal you can find for practicing. Buying it all will send the number through the roof. Can't do it over night. Start small, and grow :)
Each subsequent video in this series puts me in a higher state of awe. Just when I think the craftsmanship can't get any better, you go and trump it. *_I'M BLOWN AWAY._* *_TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY !_*
Hey, thats cool! Using this same method of etching, you can create home made circuit boards. Only, instead of using solid brass, you use copper clad fiberglass - then you etch away the copper where you dont want PCB traces. As a long time electronics enthusiast, who is just getting into watches and clocks, i thought that was a really cool example of the same process being used for 2 conpletely different goals
If awards were given out for You Tube videos, you deserve an Oscar. The lighting, camera angles, narration....everything are pretty close to perfect. Never had an interest clock making before.
I used to watch Steffen Pahlow for traditional watchmaking with precision tools. Since I have found your channel, I am still in awe of your amazing skill and your techniques which are far more available to me. You are a true craftsman and I look forward to continually viewing all of your projects. Works of art, I tell you.
Sean Harris Hey Sean, very pleased to have you on board mate! More vids on the way - of course the clock episodes, but also some more tools specific to clockmaking. Thanks for taking the time to check it out.
I have discovered your videos at exactly the right time. I inherited an 18th Century long case clock a few weeks ago. It's generally in good condition but the black numerals are mostly worn. I had no idea what was used to fill in the etched numerals until I watched this video. Once again, you have amazed me with the quality of your work and informed me at the same time. Thank you very much.
This is absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much for taking us along on this project. I eagerly look forward to every new installment. Please keep going!
Mister your hands are in gold a perfect job !!! thank for the share ...Sorry for my English langage I'm a french man living at Isigny sur Mer in France Normandy ...
Chris, in all my years practicing horology I've never done chemical etching and this was absolutely fascinating! Thanks again for bringing us along on this build. Scott
You are a true craftsman, I really like how you keep your work area nice and clean. Your attention to detail is top notch, I am a certified tool & die maker and your videos are very inspiring.
Thanks for posting these videos! You inspire me to get back to making my astro regulator I started many years ago. Now all I need is some 'spare' time.
This is one of the few videos that I've actually talked out loud to: "Holy Crap. Holy crap." Your work is amazing, and your attention to detail is stunning. I'm genuinely in awe.
Ive seen the all 22 episodes and this one was my favorite (aside from the final assembly). I really enjoyed watching you make the clock and Ive learned a few things along the way. Thank you for these amazing videos. keep up the good work
I've only just recently subscribed to your channel, but for the last week or so I've been watching this series while I make dinner. As someone with mainly a background in electronics engineering and woodworking, this metal machining is like a whole new wonderful world to explore. Watching a clock being born from raw metal is just a beautiful thing to see. The quality of your video work should be noted too. Amazing job, man!
You are my favorite channel and I look forward to your videos weekly. The production quality is fantastic but I always find myself jealous of your home shop and abilities. It truly is a pleasure to watch your videos
I found this video series about days ago and Ive watched every video back to back, now I have to sit and wait for the next one. Amazing work, man. Keep it up!!
Chris absolutely fantastic all your videos, the amazing technique and knowledge, precision, perfection. All the time you take editing the videos. Thanks for sharing, an absolute pleasure to see all your creations !!!! Congratulations !!! Jean
You craft your videos as beautifully as you turn brass. I'm astonished and inspired by your artistry and attention to detail. You're a unique presence on youtube. Cheers!
I was always put off engraving dials on the lathe because it looked just too difficult to get really good results. This technique looks so much better the design is only limited to what you can draw in CAD or a drawing package. Thanks for yet another inspirational video!
I've just found Clickspring by chance and have watched this build up to No. 8 and I am amazed at the quality of the machining, the video clarity and the sound. It would be hard to improve on, and I agree with the comments recently made by Ash. Thanks for a great site.
Amazing work! I used to do a similar process a few years ago, with copper electronic boards, to expose the copper and leave out the electric circuit. Keep up the good work!
I always love your work! I'm restoring a large tower clock and have to make some wheels that are 5" diameter brass. The cost of brass right now (August 2021) is astronomical, your clocks must cost a lot to make. I'm starting to melt my own brass from shavings and scraps.
Wow one of the first chemical etchings I have saw demonstrated, with outstanding results, You should be very pleased with the results, great work Chris, enjoyed
I would assume the Roman Numerals were just CNC'd with an extremely tiny cutter. This level of work is just nuts. No easy way out with you is there, lol! Impressive hand work buddy.
this guy has to be the most precise machinist ive seen on youtube
he is like a machine.... a robot.... very inspirational...
I'd kind of disagree. Every decent machinist I've wached on UA-cam have all worked in the range of one thou for every measure on the workpiece - even on projects where overall lengths are measured in feet. Proper machinists are all very precise;)!
I disagree, not as a jab to Chris, but because a lot of what he does is more of clock making than machining. And the clock making techniques allow for lower precision, given that they were developed way before modern machines like lathes and mills.
Aistlander I disagree. This article is not about precision, it's about craftmanship. I rest my case.!!
you bet :) maybe the best in the business :) :)
If all of youtube was like this the advancement of knowledge would be incalculable.
+cvcoco Too bad its just teens playing video games.
and keemstar talking shit all over the day
I agree, I have learned so much today its unbelievable, sure its going to take some practise, but the amount of tips and tricks just watching this, you could take a degree in watchmaking within a week. A if a whole series of these throughout the arts and sciences, engineering, and others would make such an educated capable being...imagine watching such quality condensed learning week in week out with practical workshops setup to go to or complete kits of all the parts and tools to be supplied to your house in a box or l building a local skill center where they had ten benches with all these tools laid on. Not incomplete ill equipped technical schools with bits missing but where you could work through the modules at your own pace and with an overall instructor that came round doing one to one with the pupils.....it would be a great way to really learn
@@chrisblythe1006 That would be an incredible way to get an idea of how an industry functioned for a perspective pupil, or as practical experience for a current employee in that field, but it would NOT work for the actual education (or at least not all of it).
Engineering for example takes YEARS of math and physics courses alone, and while this would assist those classes (especially if the curriculum was woven together well), those skills do not just occur to students while they are using a lathe or other tool.
Indubitably!
What I love about your videos actually has precious little to do with clockmaking. Your patient, calm tone of voice helps me relax even after a bad day at work, and your steadfast attention to detail and quality inspires me to seek similar levels of workmanship in whatever I do (in my case programming).
Thank you, Chris.
Thank you Ash, very much appreciate your kind words :)
It is so neat to see precision objects being made from raw materials.
oisiaa I love it too, it's a really satisfying thing. Check out the work by Marco Terenzi: www.marcoterenzi.com/work/ Absolutely stunning.
the production quality of these videos is exceptional, and that before mentioning the craftsmanship being displayed. Beautifully produced videos of an exquisite workmanship.
+T FourZeroSevenSeven Thank you very much for taking the time to watch :)
+Clickspring how long did it take for you to learn all of this, and is it quite expensive?
Lee Han I've been adding parts and stock and machines and everything else. $10,000 is what I'm up to so far and I'm not even close. And to start off at knowing nothing? You're going to want to find any scrap metal you can find for practicing. Buying it all will send the number through the roof. Can't do it over night. Start small, and grow :)
I've been watching these bit by bit and this one is a particular work of art. Congratulations on keeping an old tradition alive!
Christopher Soto Thanks for watching Christopher!
This is truly a piece of art!
Stefan Gotteswinter Thanks very much Stefan!
Each subsequent video in this series puts me in a higher state of awe.
Just when I think the craftsmanship can't get any better, you go and trump it.
*_I'M BLOWN AWAY._*
*_TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY !_*
I love your videos. I don't know anything about machining or anything but it's so calming to watch your work after a stressful day. Thank you.
+DelfinManny Terrific to hear that, I appreciate you taking the time to watch
Hey, thats cool! Using this same method of etching, you can create home made circuit boards. Only, instead of using solid brass, you use copper clad fiberglass - then you etch away the copper where you dont want PCB traces.
As a long time electronics enthusiast, who is just getting into watches and clocks, i thought that was a really cool example of the same process being used for 2 conpletely different goals
I have never witnessed such professional and perfect work done like this in my life.
+Michael Domenichiello Great to have you watching Michael :)
If awards were given out for You Tube videos, you deserve an Oscar. The lighting, camera angles, narration....everything are pretty close to perfect. Never had an interest clock making before.
***** Thank you very much Rod! Very pleased you're enjoying it :)
I watch these just because I like watching turning and milling. This one makes it look so easy
I used to watch Steffen Pahlow for traditional watchmaking with precision tools. Since I have found your channel, I am still in awe of your amazing skill and your techniques which are far more available to me. You are a true craftsman and I look forward to continually viewing all of your projects. Works of art, I tell you.
Sean Harris Hey Sean, very pleased to have you on board mate! More vids on the way - of course the clock episodes, but also some more tools specific to clockmaking. Thanks for taking the time to check it out.
I like how it says amateur clock maker at the beginning of each video. Talk about humility.
I have discovered your videos at exactly the right time. I inherited an 18th Century long case clock a few weeks ago. It's generally in good condition but the black numerals are mostly worn. I had no idea what was used to fill in the etched numerals until I watched this video.
Once again, you have amazed me with the quality of your work and informed me at the same time. Thank you very much.
That silvery bronze colour is amazing. I wish I had things around me with that colour.
Make them, you now know how :)
Amazing. This is almost exactly how homebrew printed circuit boards are made. Of course, your end result is truly a piece of art. Great job.
+Rouverius Cheers mate, thanks very much for watching.
This is absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much for taking us along on this project. I eagerly look forward to every new installment. Please keep going!
***** Cheers Pat, will do!
Two words keep coming to mind when I watch you vids Chris.... Precision and Art. Cheers mate :)
Jess Neal Thanks very much Jess :)
I might not be making a clock (yet) but the materials used to etch, wax and silver the brass is immensely helpful! Thank you!
You make it all look so easy but I know that it is in no way what so ever and very time consuming.
Great work!
Your level of fine craftsmanship is simply stunning!
Can I just say the video making and lighting is just as exquisite as the engineering, I'm gobsmacked!
Fantastic workmanship, I'm becoming addicted to your videos.
your indicators are very encouraging, they don't danse and clap for this really god! job !!!!
Robert Patoine Ha Ha! They're a tough crowd Robert!
your work is incredibly impressive. such perfection is a joy to watch
Mister your hands are in gold a perfect job !!! thank for the share ...Sorry for my English langage I'm a french man living at Isigny sur Mer in France Normandy ...
Chris, in all my years practicing horology I've never done chemical etching and this was absolutely fascinating! Thanks again for bringing us along on this build. Scott
MrToolhunter Thank you for your support mate, appreciate it.
You are a true craftsman, I really like how you keep your work area nice and clean. Your attention to detail is top notch, I am a certified tool & die maker and your videos are very inspiring.
+adam cain Terrific to have you watching Adam :)
Thanks for posting these videos! You inspire me to get back to making my astro regulator I started many years ago. Now all I need is some 'spare' time.
This is my favorite video out of the whole clockmaking series. Such a nice final part!
You made the card press for Chris and I'm now following your videos. Thank you for the precision, it's excellent.
Absolutely amazing 😍😍
It's not often that I comment on a video but your workmanship is extraordinary. Thank you for sharing.
+JuanAngel Garcia Cheers JuanAngel, I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
This is one of the few videos that I've actually talked out loud to: "Holy Crap. Holy crap." Your work is amazing, and your attention to detail is stunning. I'm genuinely in awe.
I love it! I didn't realize it was a solid piece of brass until I actually saw the final result! Gorgeous!
***** Thank you!
Wow . This is my favourite part of hour build
I followed your photoresist etching method and it worked out way better than toner transfer paper. Thanks so much!
You are amazing I love this series. I can remember photo etching Copper Circuit boards but this is a work of art and precision.
I CANNOT STOP WATCHING THESE VIDEOS! Thanks for taking the time to film your work. What a gratifying hobby this must be.
+Dean Diamond Great to have you watching Dean :)
i do have to say, your videography is flawless. love the work you do and the quality of your workmanship.
Thank you WW, very much appreciate the kind words
Ive seen the all 22 episodes and this one was my favorite (aside from the final assembly). I really enjoyed watching you make the clock and Ive learned a few things along the way. Thank you for these amazing videos. keep up the good work
That is insanely beautiful! I am a welder and your precision work puts mine to shame.
You wouldn't want to see my welding! Terrific to have you watching Abbey :)
+Clickspring hehe, wonderful channel.
Clickspring Amazing!
+Clickspring why you mark 4 as IIII not IV
Isn't it to do with Louis XIIII of France?
IIII is viewed as creating a more visually balanced dial
I've only just recently subscribed to your channel, but for the last week or so I've been watching this series while I make dinner. As someone with mainly a background in electronics engineering and woodworking, this metal machining is like a whole new wonderful world to explore. Watching a clock being born from raw metal is just a beautiful thing to see. The quality of your video work should be noted too. Amazing job, man!
+Organgrinder010 Thanks very much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
wow. now I have seen how a $10,000 clock is made.
Labor of love
You are my favorite channel and I look forward to your videos weekly. The production quality is fantastic but I always find myself jealous of your home shop and abilities. It truly is a pleasure to watch your videos
I can not stop watching over and over each of your videos. Fascinating
Ferlopag Terrific, thank you!
I just found this channel and I can't stop watching this seri
Absolutely stunning. What an amazing process to produce such a gorgeous result.
I found this video series about days ago and Ive watched every video back to back, now I have to sit and wait for the next one. Amazing work, man. Keep it up!!
These videos are mind blowing in their quality and joy in watching. And your breadth of knowledge and attention to detail is to be admired.
+Plain 'Ol Beekeeping in Plano, TX Thank you for the kind words, great to have you watching :)
After this video I will really value all old hand made things your videos are like blessings to me 👍👍 ADROIT .
Chris absolutely fantastic all your videos, the amazing technique and knowledge, precision, perfection. All the time you take editing the videos. Thanks for sharing, an absolute pleasure to see all your creations !!!! Congratulations !!! Jean
Thanks for the encouragement Jean, I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
You have some amazing skills.
Congrats
You craft your videos as beautifully as you turn brass. I'm astonished and inspired by your artistry and attention to detail. You're a unique presence on youtube. Cheers!
+Caleb Courteau Thanks for the kind words Caleb, I very much appreciate your support :)
I was always put off engraving dials on the lathe because it looked just too difficult to get really good results. This technique looks so much better the design is only limited to what you can draw in CAD or a drawing package. Thanks for yet another inspirational video!
+Andrew Deacon Cheers Andrew!
Hello I am from Russia. I watch your every video. Really like.
jelacce Terrific jelacce, thank you for watching.
I've just found Clickspring by chance and have watched this build up to No. 8 and I am amazed at the quality of the machining, the video clarity and the sound. It would be hard to improve on, and I agree with the comments recently made by Ash.
Thanks for a great site.
Cheer Jon, thanks for the encouragement :)
That's what I call a labor or love. Hope you're getting paid very well, there's enough work involved for sure. Beautiful work mate!
Watching some of this series for the second time. This is perhaps my favourite, it’s beautiful mate.
Amazing work! I used to do a similar process a few years ago, with copper electronic boards, to expose the copper and leave out the electric circuit.
Keep up the good work!
***** Thanks for watching Paul!
God, ClickSpring, you are so talented! Thanks for this series.. Your videos are hypnotic..
I always love your work! I'm restoring a large tower clock and have to make some wheels that are 5" diameter brass. The cost of brass right now (August 2021) is astronomical, your clocks must cost a lot to make. I'm starting to melt my own brass from shavings and scraps.
What an incredible looking design. I'm also a big fan of the superb video quality!
You are a straight up genius!
Amazing...I've seen all your videos and seriously think this one is the best. Your skills are out of this world.
+born2burn1 Thanks for watching :)
This is the best channel on UA-cam😀
Wow! I have an exam tomorrow and i needed something relaxing to watch! Thank you!
Enrico Silvagni Good luck with the exam!
I should really go to sleep but I keep clicking the next video.
Fantastic stuff.
+Harty1275 Awesome! sleep later :)
I'm speechless! Your work is amazing!
+MegaInformazione Thanks for watching
Absolutely amazing. What a beautiful profession.
Mike & Drea Thanks for watching :)
Amazing workmanship!
Wow one of the first chemical etchings I have saw demonstrated, with outstanding results, You should be very pleased with the results, great work Chris, enjoyed
TIM WILSON Yes very pleased with the result Tim, thanks for tuning in mate.
Your work is amazing, I can't stop watching it is mesmerizing!! Thank you!!
It seems you studied a lot to make this.. I watched the whole series, and this is absolute perfection...
What can I say, super professional.
Absolutely precise, fantastic work !
I love your clockmaking channel.
Michal Rimmerak Terrific Michal, thanks very much for watching!
Clickspring I don´t know, which is better.Your machining precision, or video cutting/editing precision :-)
I wish you good luck with clockmaking :-)
This is absolutely amazing. You are quickly becoming one of my favorite UA-cam channels.
Davros Terrific Davros, thanks for taking the time to watch.
I am just blown away by your work. Fantastic!
+Vance Rutherford Thanks very much Vance, appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
That is absolutely gorgeous work.
Thank you for showing the process so well. Beautiful work.
Ben Brandt Cheers Ben, thanks for watching :)
This video just blew my mind. big thumbs up mate! ❤
This is the best machining channel on UA-cam!
noskill52 Thank you so much for tuning in :)
I thank you for making videos :D
True craftsman!!! I enjoy and am awed by your attention to detail.
SAA 77 Thank you for taking the time to watch
Lovely work yet again. So good to watch.
You know you are awesome, and we are here to remind you - just in case you forget! Cheers!
Andrea Arzensek Thanks for your continued support Andrea, I appreciate it.
You do such awesome work. I would swear this is your profession.
Just incredible... Great work Chris.
Thanks for taking us through all the steps, it really came out beautiful.
tinylogic Thanks very much for watching.
Nicely done. Good, clear. and concise, who could ask for more?
Chris Stephens Cheers Chris.
TFS Chris, That was a pleasure to watch, the ruler sander was a neat idea:) Best Regards G
Love your work! Cant wait to see the finish product!
I admire your very precise work, such the world is already too much.
+Viliam Karvay Thanks for watching Viliam.
I would assume the Roman Numerals were just CNC'd with an extremely tiny cutter. This level of work is just nuts. No easy way out with you is there, lol! Impressive hand work buddy.
Stunning workmanship, amazing video quality. Inspirational.
+Des Owen Great to have your support Des, thank you.
Thats truly astonishing! Thank you for sharing such awesome show of craftsmanship and attention to detail :)
mictho100 Thanks for your support mate.
Wow, that turned out really nicely. I like the effect of the shellac. Definitely going to try that on a project.
DammitCoetzee Terrific DC, thanks for watching.
Speechless, this is just too good
These are so satisfying to watch! I need to buy a laithe...
and a mill, and a scroll saw, and on and on...