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[Full Video] - Wedge Style Hand Vise - Part 4
The latest installment of the Hand Vise project - Enjoy!
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Tools & Products:
"Solidworks 2013 Bible"...
2016-07-19 02:57:02 +0000 UTC View Post[Full Video] - Making The Legs And Base
A new record for video length folks at 18 minutes, and without doubt the most satisfying one to produce so far. It covers a fairly wide range of shop activity, so I do hope you enjoy it :)
E...
2016-07-09 07:54:34 +0000 UTC View Post[Full Video] - Spare Parts #14 - French Polishing A Piece Of Red Morrel Burl
That lovely chunk of wood has kept me busy this week, and here's a bit of detail on the finishing process. The full clock episode video will follow in a few days.
Cheers,
Chris.
2016-07-02 03:58:23 +0000 UTC View PostJune 2016 patron supported
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2016-06-30 23:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostSingle point threading a set of timber screws for the clock base
These were an interesting little part to make - 8 are required to fasten the feet from the previous post to the timber plinth. The thread form is a 60 degree degree included angle, with a much larger ...
2016-06-23 07:51:25 +0000 UTC View PostUsing a standard wood router bit to profile brass.
Here's a quick clip of profiling the 4 feet that will sit beneath the clock plinth.
Its a standard 2 flute router bit (cove, 12mm radius, carbide tip) cutting 5mm sheet leaded brass with a m...
2016-06-22 03:48:56 +0000 UTC View PostA beautiful piece of wood for the clock base
The next clock episode is all about the support structure for the clock.
I've been meaning to cover this part of the build well before now, but I've been held up searching for something spec...
2016-06-21 06:28:53 +0000 UTC View PostMay 2016 patron supported
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2016-05-31 23:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostWedge Style Hand Vise - Part 3
Hey Folks,
Here's one to kick off your Sunday Morning - Enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
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Tools & Products: 2016-05-29 08:22:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Making The Pendulum
In this video I complete the pendulum assembly, and then have a quick look its behaviour with the help of a Microset timing machine.
Cheers,
Chris.
2016-05-25 19:47:46 +0000 UTC View PostHow Accurate Is A Bump Centering Tool?
The latest clockmaking episode (Making The Pendulum) will be ready very soon folks - Its turned into another long one (15 mins+), so I'm spending a few more days to complete the edit. In the meantime,...
2016-05-23 10:54:42 +0000 UTC View PostWedge Style Hand Vise - Part 2
Hi Folks,
The body of the tool starts to take shape in this 2nd episode of the hand vise build, as I make the threaded insert and the pivot block.
Cheers,
Chris.
2016-05-03 22:21:28 +0000 UTC
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2016-04-30 23:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostMaking The Regulator And Suspension Post
Hi Folks,
In this video I make the suspension hardware that will support the pendulum. There's a bit of everything in this one; lathe, mill and hand finishing work, as well as some heat ...
2016-04-30 04:06:40 +0000 UTC View PostIntroducing The Patron Series - Part 1
Hi folks, and welcome to the very first episode of the Clickspring Patron Series. A new and exclusive series of project videos created specifically to say "Thank You" to the Clickspring Patr...
2016-04-08 19:38:43 +0000 UTC View PostMarch 2016 Patreon supported
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2016-03-31 06:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostMaking The Motion Work And Hands
I think this one is the longest videos I've ever made!
Enjoy :)
2016-03-29 23:52:50 +0000 UTC View PostClickspring is now on vessel.com
https://www.vessel.com/channels/clickspring
I'm very pleased to announce that I'm in the process of uploading all ...
2016-03-28 22:54:25 +0000 UTC View PostSpare Parts #13 - Making A Square Broach
It's not necessarily a common event, but when you need to make a square hole, it can be difficult to get a precise result.
One of the best methods to achieve a professional cut, is ...
2016-03-10 01:04:41 +0000 UTC View PostThe Monthly Q & A videos
Hi Folks,
With the introduction of the Patron Series of projects that I mentioned recently, I have decided to make a few changes to Patreon, and one of them is to discont...
2016-03-02 02:27:43 +0000 UTC View PostHeat Bluing A Set of Steel Clock Hands
Hi Folks,
This spare parts video started out as just another sequence within the "Motion Work and Hands" clock episode that I'm currently working on. But the subject of heat bluing steel...
2016-03-02 01:56:39 +0000 UTC View PostFebruary 2016 patron supported
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2016-03-01 07:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostOne step closer...
Just finished up the bluing of these hands this evening, and very happy with the result. The gauge plate I used tends to blue a little darker than I would like, but it does polish better so its a trad...
2016-02-26 10:47:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe hands in progress...
It might sound odd, but making these hands has been the most surprising part of this build so far. Such delicate little parts, yet so important to the visual impression of the clock. Barely a few hund...
2016-02-24 11:35:05 +0000 UTC View PostProject Preview
Hey folks,
Here is a quick little preview clip for the first "Patron Series" project that I've been working on over the last 4 weeks. This first project is based around the construct...
2016-02-15 00:12:03 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Q & A February 2016
Not long after I purchased my little red lathe, I started to wonder whether I had just invested in a shiny red boat anchor. The tailstock design is incredibly poor, and its almost unusable for any sor...
2016-02-09 12:36:42 +0000 UTC View PostJanuary 2016 patron supported
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2016-01-31 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostHow To Make A Clock In The Home Machine Shop - Part 15 - Fitting The Dial Assembly To The Frames
Hi Folks,
In this video I made a small change in the way I had planned to fit the dial assembly to the frames, and ended up with a full additional video for the series.
Cheers,
C...
2016-01-16 06:42:45 +0000 UTC View PostSneak Peek at the First Patreon Project
Hey Folks, no Q & A questions have come through for the month of December, which I take as a sure sign that everyone was thoroughly enjoying the holiday season!
I w...
2016-01-03 23:37:38 +0000 UTC View Post