Hi Folks,
Wine, wax, woad and yes, There Will Be Blood... all in an effort to discover the best ancient marking fluid. (And I'll let you decide how the blood supply issue might have been deal...
2019-01-08 08:07:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
Its time for some more shop made tools - Please enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
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Hi Folks,
In this episode I take an in depth look at the process of using ferric chloride to etch fine line detail. Please enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
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2018-11-03 02:34:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
In this video I make what is arguably the most impressive section of the mechanism - the small gearing module that models Hipparchus' observation of the variable motion of the Moon - Pleas...
2018-10-11 23:11:50 +0000 UTC View Post
(Update Jan 23rd, 8:00pm AEST)
Putting some of the India Ink buttons I made in the line visibility vid to good use in this next video 2018-10-03 03:30:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
In this video I make the gearing that calculates the mean sidereal period of the Moon, and have a closer look at some of the mechanical limitations of the device.
Cheers,
Chris...
2018-09-16 01:10:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks,
Continuing on with the investigation of what it was like inside the ancient workshop, here's a closer look at another of the demonstrated techniques: The precise joining of metal using so...
2018-09-05 01:24:12 +0000 UTC View Post
(Update August 31st, 7:30pm AEST)
The heat coming off these soldering tools, combined with the fire nearby is intense - Old school soldering is definitely a winter sport! Working ...
2018-08-04 10:04:09 +0000 UTC View Post
(Update July 30th, 7:15pm AEST)
The pin and slot mechanism in progress (short movie) - The pin moves from one end of the slot to ...
2018-07-10 08:53:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
In this episode the mechanism continues to take shape as I make the support structure for the gearing. Some really cool shapes that add a lot to the performance and visual impact o...
2018-07-02 09:48:15 +0000 UTC View Post
(Update June 30th, 8:00pm AEST)
The latest BSC episode is taking a lot longer to edit and narrate than I expected folks, thanks for your patience - 2018-06-06 07:08:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
This video is a sort of continuation from TGT#4 where I covered the basic starting point for setting up the shop. In this video I continue the story, with some of the things to consider w...
2018-05-31 09:24:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
A new one for your weekend viewing - Please enjoy :)
Cheers,
Chris.
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2018-05-12 23:43:41 +0000 UTC View Post
(Update May 16th, 9:00pm AEST)
(short movie) - using a test bar between centers to test the WM250V tailstock alignment - th...
2018-04-02 08:20:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
Here's the first in a new series of engineering tips videos. The format is well suited to doing requests, so I'll be using it to cover those requests that have already come in, and I'm ha...
2018-03-23 11:14:56 +0000 UTC View Post
(Update March 29th, 8:00pm AEST)
The pivot and inside shoulder bearing for the Saros Pointer Assembly - There were several other adjacent components constraining the size, shape and design of this l...
2018-03-05 08:18:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
A new TGT episode is now available, all about the shop made foundry pyrometer.
Cheers,
Chris.
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2018-02-26 10:56:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
The precision of the holes in the Antikythera mechanism is one of the most fascinating aspects of its construction. In this video I make a tool that is capable of creating holes to the re...
2018-02-20 06:54:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
Here is the first of 2 new Fragments videos, both investigating the drilling technology that could potentially have been used to build the Antikythera Mechanism. In this one, I have a goo...
2018-02-19 05:05:21 +0000 UTC View Post
(Update Feb 26th, 9:15pm AEST)
Just completed the upload on a new TGT, all about the foundry Pyrometer - As it happens, its a very awkward tool to shoot because its so long and thin. I just barely s...
2018-01-14 10:06:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
In this video I depth & plant the gear train, and give it all a first test within the body of the mechanism. Its a key milestone in the project, and is a sort of plateau in the build ...
2017-12-30 23:09:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
I partially covered this subject in a text article on buying a lathe a few years ago, but I think I can do a better job of covering the subject again in this video, and a few subseq...
2017-12-11 22:06:58 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video I make the gearing that drives the Metonic, Callippic and Olympiad pointers. If you're interested in a bit more detail on the ancient Greek approach to calendars, then I recommend this e...
2017-11-27 04:55:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
In this episode I go through 2 different methods for making the Front Dial Bowl - one fabricated, and the other based on a casting. They each have their merits, but I have to say I really...
2017-10-17 23:14:25 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video I make the small assembly that enables the user to drive the mechanism. Its an extra length episode for you folks, so please enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
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2017-09-18 05:21:15 +0000 UTC View Post
(Update Dec 30th, 6:30pm AEST)
Narration & editing complete, now uploading BSC Part 7 - It should be...
2017-09-02 10:13:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
By request the full detail on my furnace, please enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
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Hey Folks,
Episode 3 of the BSC project is now available for viewing. I go into a bit of the detail of the train arbors, as well as complete all 6 of the remaining wheel assemblies to the poi...
2017-08-13 22:32:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
The most recognizable component of the mechanism continues to take shape, and becomes the first moving part within the plates. Please enjoy!
Chris.
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2017-07-24 20:56:20 +0000 UTC View Post
(Update Aug 29th, 7:00pm AEST)
I have just finished shooting a new TGT on the furnace - I'll narrate it tomorrow, and expect it to be uploaded the following day
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2017-07-09 04:10:46 +0000 UTC View Post