[STATUS] - August 2018 (Update August 31st, 7:30pm AEST)

I thought the same thing!

Clickspring

Gday Chris, Is it just me or do the bits look like Turkish Delight with icing sugar on. G :)

Graeme Brumfitt

Thank you mate, fixed :)

Clickspring

You have a minor problem with the uploaded file: raw materials of soft soldering it comes up as 1 with no jpg extension. Once downloaded and the jpg file type is added it open up correctly. Keep up the great work, cant wait for the next video.

Rich Cizik

Hey Brendan, that is ceramic fiber called "Kaowool" I get it off ebay - Cheers :)

Clickspring

Quick question..... I have seen when you heat treat metal you have a gauze background to make a temporary furnace / protection. What is that material?

Brendan Gill

Awesome mate, so pleased to hear that :)

Clickspring

I've been agog awhile now, waiting for the next video! Seriously, love your videos they're like my zen helps me relax after a long day.

Noah Focht

That would be a fun project Kirk :)

Clickspring

The only place you can go after this masterpiece is build a Curta calculator.

Kirk Jensen

Hello mate - O1 is the go. Its the easiest to heat treat in the home shop with a gas torch and simple quench - recommend this book: "Hardening, Tempering &amp; Heat Treatment", Tubal Cain: Amazon affiliate link: <a href="http://amzn.to/2IdTQLw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2IdTQLw</a> - Cheers :)

Clickspring

Chris! I had a quick question for ya -- what type of tool steel (silver steel/drill rod) do you prefer to work with? I've managed to find a connection through my employer - Interlloy, they seem to stock *most* of the drill rod i'm aware of and I figure you're the best person to ask for what a good beginner tool steel would be (I was left alone with an old book [The Caxton Engineering Handbook] and had my eyes set on either O1 or W1)

Matthew Thomas

Hey Andrew, you can purchase the plans for the clock from here: <a href="http://www.clockmaking-brass.co.uk/clock_construction_books.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.clockmaking-brass.co.uk/clock_construction_books.html</a> scroll down to the Large Wheel Skeleton Clock - The design is not mine (John Wilding), so I have not released the CAD files. However its very easy to model - Cheers :)

Clickspring

Dear Chris, I have been inspired to try to build the skeleton clock you made last year. Where would I be able to buy a copy of the plans you used so that I would have paper instructions to follow. Are those CAD files you used available to Patreon supporters? (I bought plans a skeleton clock from wrsmithclocks.com which are facinating but I think they differ from your efforts)

Andrew Smith

Super Awesome! Can't wait... (still watching the 1000 hours vid and being mind blown each time lol)

Clifton Ballad

Thanks Ian, will add it to the list of methods to test :)

Clickspring

Not sure mate, but very happy doing what I'm doing now :)

Clickspring

I was thinking about your primitive layout fluid problem and then watching you use shellac made me think, what about wax? Beeswax or tallow mixed with soot would be easy to apply in a thin layer, resistant to handling, and make clear accurate marks. It is easily removed with the heat of a candle or a wooden impliment, and is cheap and reuseable. I remember hearing that in ancient Rome boys would use wax on stone tablets to take notes or practice their letters, then heat them up to erase them so it seems like a plausable idea. You could even make a stick of it like your shellac has.

Ian Alexander Banchs

If you were to take a position at a company crafting the things you craft here, how much would you want to be paid per year?

Dylan T

Thank you mate, still a one man band :)

Clickspring

Welcome to the machinist world!

Charles Rioux

After TOTs last video I just had a good laugh when your logo turned up in the timeline. "Clickspring, making a gear since 76 B.C."

MrTridac

Chris, I bought a Sherline this week. This is all your fault. Thought you should know!

It is obvious now that Chris's real purpose on this earth is to teach his loyal flock patience. :)

Sean Kirby

I can’t wait!

After having done some detail filing to fit a couple of parts at work I have even more respect for the work you do Chris. Thanks so much for going through the extra effort to share it with us!

Mike Michelizzi

I knew I'd forgot something this evening. He has a cameo??? C u later.

PeetieGonzalez

Chris... I guess by now you have a couple of Santa's Helpers but you've always been an absolute perfectionist in the shop and on video. Have you managed to let go of a bit of production or are you still holding this all together by yourself? Either way you're doing an amazing job and I can't imagine letting someone else potentially mess all that up!

PeetieGonzalez

Ha ha! Glad you enjoyed it - Always fun working with Tony :)

Clickspring

Cheers mate :)

Clickspring

maybe hang out less at TOTs place ;)

Also, it was really neat hearing your cameo on the recent ThisOldTony video. :)

Brian Ballsun-Stanton

Ah Chris, thanks for the update, I've been hanging for another video.

Tim bennett