Wedge Style Hand Vise - Part 5

I figured that was the case. Thanks for the quick reply.

Myles Farrell

Hello mate - it depends on the application. Most of the parts that I rivet tend to experience little or no tension load, only very light shear. So it tends not to matter and I usually go for the lower risk path to a seamless fit, and of course more often than not the flush cut finish is a requirement for clearance (eg the B1 assembly on the AM). There would be nothing technically wrong with countersinking under most (all?) circumstances, but I generally see it as introducing an unnecessary risk to the outcome if it serves no essential function. On the occasion that the assembled parts are under tension, or if I would like to guarantee a part is 'pulled' down to a tight seating then I do lightly countersink, its just very rarely required for the work I do - Cheers :)

Clickspring

Chris, I'm making my way through watching all of your videos for a second or tenth time. One thing I've noticed is you always seem to remove the rivet head after peening. Doesn't this dramatically reduce the strength of the joint? I'm wondering why you don't add a small counter sink to peen into? I know it would slightly increase the chance of an inclusion, potentially ruining the seamless look you are going for, but as meticulous as you are with everything I feel like you would be paying enough attention to prevent that. Thanks

Myles Farrell

Ha ha! Awesome mate :)

Clickspring

GDay Chris, That was the best morning spent watching metal porn ever, TFS. G

Graeme Brumfitt

Hey Misha, that is a small hand vise with a scrap of flat brass held in it to act as the screwdriver blade - the brass reduces the likelihood of scratches or damage to the screw head - cheers :)

Clickspring

hey Justin, yes you can d/l onto a PC with adobe acrobat reader installed - cheers :)

Clickspring

What's the thing you use as a flathead screwdriver?

Unable to view the pdf on my phone. Do i have to download it on a computer?

Justin Densmore

Righto, I'm with you now! I'm fairly sure its just a garden variety Zinc Chloride flux, so maybe try a local equivalent and see how you go. Terrific to hear about the new career path, nothing quite like doing something you love :)

Clickspring

sorry, it was in part 4. about 6:40 in. you used a flux to clean oxide from heat buildup. i get a similar oxide when engraving stainless with a laser. i am looking for good ways to clean up the result. ive not seen the 801 flux you use in your video. wondering if other fluxes work as well or if the 801 is special in some way... thanks heaps for the response. i love your videos, and you amoung other peers on youtube have played a big part in sending me down a whole new career pathway. thanks again.

Not sure I follow you Tristan - can you give me a time reference to show me what you mean? Cheers, Chris.

Clickspring

in this you use an 801 flux to clean the burn marks. is that the zinc chloride or does other flux work as well. say the 601.

I really like your tradition of showing us how to make tools. Also, function you perform is done as an instruction. I am sure your example is helping us at home to make tooling and parts with a professional finish.

Paul Devey

Hey there Roci, are you able to see the "Load More" button at the bottom of the feed? if not perhaps try a refresh? Contact me direct if that still doesn't sort it out for you. Cheers, Chris.

Clickspring

Can I get a link to all 5 parts? I scrolled down, but the other vids seem to have fallen off the feed.

Rocinante

Sure thing Mehdi, I will be doing a lot of polishing in the last episode of the current clock build, so I will cover it then.

Clickspring

Hi Chris, the way you polish the pieces you make is really nice , can you please make some explanation about the material you use for polishing and procedure . Thank you

Mehdi Illipour

Hey Jeff there's a bit of info here: <a href="http://www.clickspringprojects.com/large-diameter-flycutter.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.clickspringprojects.com/large-diameter-flycutter.html</a> Let me know if you have any other Q's

Clickspring

I was lookng through the comments and didn't see this: Can you describe the flycutter you use?

Jeff Klingelhoefer

Awesome! So enjoyable to watch, your videos never seem long enough. Nice one. :-))

Thanks for sharing that Robert, that was a terrific read! Amazing to think that we still have such a poor understanding of such a commonly observed phenomena. Link below for those interested: <a href="https://www.nist.gov/sites/default/files/documents/calibrations/mono180.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.nist.gov/sites/default/files/documents/calibrations/mono180.pdf</a>

Clickspring

Thank you Eric!

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Cheers Nick!

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Terrific to hear that Florian, appreciate your support :)

Clickspring

Thank you Brent!

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Cheers J'Bob!

Clickspring

Thank you Peter :)

Clickspring

Definitely fired up Tom, I'm buzzing with new project ideas for the channel! Very much appreciate your support and encouragement, thank you :)

Clickspring

Cheers mate!

Clickspring

Definitely more on the way Scott, very much appreciate your encouragement, thank you :)

Clickspring

I really do enjoy your videos, Chris, and I especially appreciate the excellent quality. It's nice to see gage blocks in use as they were intended. As to why gage blocks wring, no one really knows, though there are many theories. Check out the "Gage Block Handbook" from the US NIST, Appendix B on wringing films. The whole book is dry science and other dark statistical magic, but this part is at least written with a bit of humor. Again, great work and I can't wait for the next project.

Excellent work Chris!

Eric Hobbs

Awesome man. Thanks!

Nick Pelissier

Wonderful project. I enjoy watching people do something they are very good at. Your videos I enjoy a lot.

fantastic work as always. so much fun to watch

Brent Reed

What a great series! And an awesome tool!

Nice looking tool.

Peter W. Meek

A fine finish to a great series. I hope the success of this project and all the appreciation you've received in the comments here and on YouTube will keep you fired up to make many more. It's great to watch your Patreon support continue to increase month by month...that's about the surest sign I can think of that folks appreciate what you do!

Tom Colson

Not much more satisfying than having a solid, well-made tool that will last. Wonderful job, Chris!

cwemslie

Such a great project! Please have many more. It's so addicting watching these projects being built.

Scott Clausen

Cheers Al :)

Clickspring

Thank you Max, very much appreciate your encouragement.

Clickspring

Just amazing. Your attention to detail continues to be an inspiration.

As usual solid design with perfect execution. I wonder how many tries it will take me to make something approximating your vise. Oh well, back to work dragging order out of chaos in my new shop that is still under construction. Thanks

Al McKague

Terrific to hear that Matthew, will do :)

Clickspring

Hey Paul, the screwdriver is a small clamp style hand vise loaded with a scrap of brass filed to a screwdriver blade shape. I find its a great way to get exactly the correct size blade for wide custom screws, and the brass safeguards the screw head finish. Next Patron Series project is an absolute doozy - Its a massive project, and I am still working on the prototype, but its looking great so far. It will be a long term project, so its likely that there will be several Patron Series projects on the go at once as I build a few tools that have been requested by patrons, to mix things up a bit. I'm sitting on the details for now, but the first reveal of the details will be here on Patreon once I get the clock project over the line. Cheers mate :)

Clickspring

By Far one of the best series I have watched. Thanks Chris! Looking forward to whats next. My shop is still gearing up to where I might be able to produce something, but lots more practice before I can make anything that looks that good. Keep it up.

Matthew Dormer

Cheers Ben!

Clickspring

Thanks Darren!

Clickspring

Beautiful!

Such amazing craftsmanship like always! Fantastic result!

Brilliant as always. What is the screw driver you used at the end? What will the next project be?

Paul Busby

Cheers Sebastian :)

Clickspring

Ha ha! Cheers mate :)

Clickspring

Your support helps keeps the boat afloat Kyle, thank you :)

Clickspring

Thank you Paul!

Clickspring

Thank you Jeff :)

Clickspring

Hey Robert, the screws in the prototype are still quite secure so I think its probably not required, but it can't hurt if you want to add it. Cheers mate :)

Clickspring

I think its a vacuum thing, once you wring them together they stick like glue, I reckon Arnie would struggle to break them apart!

Clickspring

Cheers Bo :)

Clickspring

Cheers Paul :)

Clickspring

Cheers mate :)

Clickspring

Thank you David, very much appreciate the compliment mate :)

Clickspring

Terrific to hear that Damian!

Clickspring

Cheers PJ :)

Clickspring

Looks awsome well worth the time to make it

Been looking forward to this for a LONG time mate...

bo

Stunning Chris! Fabulous build and grateful for the plans and getting to watch a master build it with aplomb! It will last several lifetimes I'm sure. Thank for sharing all of this wondrous Stuff!!! ~¿@ ~PJ

PJ

Simply mesmerizing - as are all of your videos! You're a true Inspiration. I have just bought a lathe :) the first project will be a scribe :) Looking forward to more videos!

Damian Sutter

You are one of my idols in terms of pedagogical style.

David Sinclair

What a great looking little tool Chris, brilliant finish. How do those gauge blocks stick together? Have you thought about releasing a DVD of projects or something like that?

Tim bennett

One of these days I'm gonna learn to read through the comments before I comment. Nah, probablyu not.

My Growth Rings

That turned out great. Do you add a small amount of thread locker to the screws so they can't back out over time?

Robert

Chris, Please tell me you made one for yourself while you were making mine, otherwise I'm going to feel weird taking that beauty from you. Either way I'm sure I'll get over it. Scott

My Growth Rings

I love the work with the brass rivets! Amazing tool, it looks so brilliantly handy (and beautiful as well!)

Jeff, Practical Renaissance

It came out marvelously, I'm sure that whoever wins it will treasure it!

Fantastic work Chris! Your videos are such fantastic inspiration for making things. I hope you can keep making videos for years to come.

Gorgeous work Chris, as always! You just can't buy tools like this anymore. It sure would come in handy as I finish my clock. :)

Ken Condal

Looks great, amazing how those rivets just disappear.

Sebastian Howe

Hey Matt I get my slip stones from artcotools: <a href="http://www.artcotools.com/norton-arkansas-stones/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.artcotools.com/norton-arkansas-stones/</a>

Clickspring

Cheers mate!

Clickspring

Amazing work! Its great to see this project finally finished!

The Art Of Weapons

Fantastic work! Your tips and methods for finishing are always an eye opener and always impressive (now to find myself some smaller slip stones...)

matt stott

Cheers mate :)

Clickspring

My question exactly, did you make two?

Fantastic! Can't believe you're giving it away as it really must be incredibly uselful (like you said). Did you build a second one off camera? ;-)

I commented on Youtube but I'll comment here too... Turned out awesome Chris :)

Jess Neal