I swear watching him blend brass pins into other brass components is like the ultimate black magic to me.

@garyhendrick4391

2 жыл бұрын

I might have to go watch the clock playlist again :)

@JohnDlugosz

2 жыл бұрын

We need to have a battle between Clickspring and Baumgardener Restorations.

@garyhendrick4391

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDlugosz Lol, I'm just watching that now. Add Alec Steele in to the mix.

@garyhendrick4391

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDlugosz kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJaD2qZpm8bNhJs.html

@adamkerr1660

2 жыл бұрын

honestly, watching those pins just disappear is the most satisfying thing ever

Ya, but have you seen my pre-historic workshop? It's just a cave that I walk around in. Some would say I am a meanderthal.

@everythingknife8763

2 жыл бұрын

I laughed waaaay too hard at that, even harder when I saw who said it.

@birknerjohn

2 жыл бұрын

Oh hand tool, you know you rushed to his new episode just as fast as us you awesome caveman.

@aussiebloke609

2 жыл бұрын

Meanderthal...I see what you did there. Think I'm going to have to "borrow" (coughcoughbullshitcough) that one. :-D

@ferky123

2 жыл бұрын

When they showed you the light did you walk out or keep believing in the shadows?

@stxrynn

2 жыл бұрын

I thought having a pun in Canada required a license....

I saw the first episode of this series and was about to start my first day at uni. Now I am still watching this series except haven completed a mechanical engineering degree.

There are just so many reasons that this is the best series ever uploaded that I cannot even pick a single one.

Welcome back Chris, everything will be alright with the world for the next 19 minutes.

@micaelalves6804

2 жыл бұрын

Brazil may be at the verge of a military coup d’etat, but not in these 19 minutes

@Chr.U.Cas2216

2 жыл бұрын

Dear R. 1st Even longer because ABBA is reunited!!! ;-) Best regards, luck and health.

I see this video is unlisted. I got here from the Casting a Roman Oil Lamp video. This was a suggestion in the top right corner. Sorry for being here Early!

@Clickspring

2 жыл бұрын

Great to have you watching Sam :)

The world is healing and all it took was a "g'day, Chris here".

@KimMoth

2 жыл бұрын

I know, right? It's like when there's been a constant annoying noise you forget about and only notice when it stops. The world's a better place with Chris doing his thing in it.

@paulwilson2204

2 жыл бұрын

I got tingles when he said that.

@matthewlee8917

2 жыл бұрын

All we need now is an appearance from This Old Tony. Things will be set right then.

It's almost poetic watching Chris use these ancient techniques with ancient tools while we are on our miniature pocket multimedia device using some of the most advanced techniques man has to assemble. As always, this is a masterclass in history and metalworking.

HES BAAAAAACCCKKK! SOUND THE ALARMS! LIGHT THE BEACON! Good to see you posting again!

@partywithartty

2 жыл бұрын

The Beacon of Gondor is lit!

Ayyy he's back! :D

It's fun watching these as a manufacturing student and seeing how much some of our processes have progressed, and how little other have changed.

Great to see you back, Chris! You’ve been missed.

@twinleaf3076

2 жыл бұрын

He really has

I just realized how much I appreciate your cadence and tempo of the way you speak, it allows you to present the information in a satisfying and detailed way.

@altaroffire56

2 жыл бұрын

I watch a lot of videos on 1.25x-2x speed, but with Clickspring I can't. Not because I can't understand him that way, but because it feels wrong. His calm delivery is so soothing. I'd be missing out.

Just when the world needed him the most, he returned!

@octoBadger

2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@thechumpsbeendumped.7797

2 жыл бұрын

@Pablo Estafez The truth is out there.

@scottgilmour8392

2 жыл бұрын

@Pablo Estafez That's a legitimate hypothesis; except that it doesn't account for one detail... Look at the quality of Chris' work. No matter how over budget or over due, you don't find that comming out of a government programme. ;-P

5 years from now, when this thing is finished, it's going to belong in a museum as much as the original. Masterpiece!

@stuartd9741

2 жыл бұрын

Wonder what Value it will have. Being so precisely made? Not that this is about financial gain. This mechanism is built as close as we can tell to the original almost a copy of the original. Priceless?

@Dunkelelf3

2 жыл бұрын

@@stuartd9741 basically yes since it doesn't only involve a recreation as close as possible to the original mechanism but also is sort of a case study on how it might have been built without access to any power tools. ofc he does use them but only after having a go with his selfmade more primitive tools to proof it CAN be done without machining. the craftsmanship and time going into this thing is insane still. you have to really wonder how long it took quite some people to build the original mechanism back in their day since they couldn't speed up the process with a little machining here and there.

@stuartd9741

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dunkelelf3 Indeed. I won't begrudge Chris for using machinery as it's all about the passion. Even thou he uses modern technology. At least 70% is done traditionally. The attention to detail is indeed insane and patience of a saint! ... It does go to show the meticulous methodology required to build the mechanism let alone during millennia ago. I would disagree on the no power tools It is conceivable, the ancient Greeks used water wheels to power a lathe via pulleys and belts. Or use livestock (ox) to rotate large pulleys again to power tools. This is how they lifted sandstone blocks when building medieval cathedrals. Thou there were "hamster" type wheels humans walked in (circles) to do the same when at height and some churches are + 250ft high. Point being, machinery is possible without water power or fire. We just haven't found any examples around the ancient Greek period sadly. Also have to consider the techniques used to build the pyramids too.

@Dunkelelf3

2 жыл бұрын

@@stuartd9741 well i'm not saying they didn't have the technology to build things. neither am i saying they didn't have some form of machinery. what i'm saying is that they didn't have the precission machinery like a lathe and whatnot he is using that can cut a rod of brass down to an exact diameter within seconds. something that would take forever to do by hand and even then would be nowhere near as perfect. the thing really isn't only the mechanism itself but also the amount of astronomical knowledge that went into this machine so that it was able to predict future solar eclipses hundreds of years into the future and basically was an analog computer or really a model of the solar system for solar and lunar events aswell as the 5 known planets. the amount of precission required is insane and it is even more mindblowing that it was done with far more primitive tools than we would have at our disposal today.

@stuartd9741

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dunkelelf3 I agree. I know you wasn't suggesting ancient Greeks didn't have machinery. I was just putting some ideas out there that could have been used. The astronomical knowledge required to build the mechanism is truly mind blowing. Suggesting many years of study. It is conceivable they had a rudimentary pedal type lathe that spun 180° in either direction via pedal power. Thou I do wonder how or what form shape the smelted brass took. They didn't have rod or plate brass . The more one delves into the mechanism the more complex it becomes on so many levels.

Where patience, intelligence, and true craftmenship can lead to…….. Thnx Chris!

My dad and I have watched this series since the first episode. This if the first that’s came out while I’ve been away at university and I can’t wait to call and talk to him about it.

He, is, back! As if he was never gone! Love it!! Thanks for coming back! We all missed you!!

I swear to god you have me to thank for these videos. The last 2 have been released later the same day I searched KZread to see if any new ones had been released.

Bloody hell, I’d forgotten how much I enjoy just listening to THAT voice… and then there’s the content 😎

I just wanted you to know that the timing of this video is perfect. My father in law just passed away and we used to watch your channel together. This is what I needed. Thank you sir.

The finest creator of our lifetime.

@Watchyn_Yarwood

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

I’ve never had a stranger greeting me make me feel as complete as you. Welcome back! I’m excited to see this project through

I love how he goes right into it, like it hasn't been 14 years since his last video!

Chris, totally unrelated (sorry). My brass scriber is my favorite tool. It was one of my first lathe projects years ago and to this day make me happy when I use it! Thank!!

@Clickspring

2 жыл бұрын

So pleased to hear that mate :)

Please put all of these together as some sort of complete documentary once you've completed the build. This has been an incredible journey you've allowed us to follow along with.

@shexdensmore

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@whisky1975

2 жыл бұрын

I so agree with this. I'd buy that!!!

@justindunlap1235

2 жыл бұрын

I would definitely buy that

@johnd9357

2 жыл бұрын

He does a complete video, or at least he did with the clock, when the project is done.

@alex0589

2 жыл бұрын

of course he will, the real challenge is you living old enough to see that happen

I was wandering in the hot desert, dying of thirst, and finally a glass of cool, clear water! Thanks!

When the world needed him the most, he returned

I have waited so long for this!! i'm fascinated by this whole series, the process is such a beautiful one to witness. Keep them coming!!

NileRed: 4 months Micheal Cthulhu: 5 months Clickspring: 8 months All of you posting new videos within 5 days of each other: priceless

"Gday Chris here" is the best thing I've heard in months

The King has returned! And he brought a historical conjecture! I’m so happy!

Ahhh, the beguiling voice of the master maker. Everything else is forgotten as you take us into your wonderful world. Thank you Chris.

Every time we get a scene of the "ancient" workshop I am instantly reminded of videos of modern day workshop videos from India, Pakistan and other countries from that region. The feel is the same. And I've seen most of the tools mentioned here in one or another of those videos, even the post anvil. Including an innovation from one of the craftsmen, where they stuck some of the post anvils into circular weights that look like millstones. So that they could roll them around for portability.

I screamed and maybe cried a little bit when I saw there was a new video. now I have to go back and watch them all over to get caught up again!

I can't see why 113 people would dislike this... I can't even imagine how much work and research that goes into all of Clicksprings videos. Thanks you for sharing this wonderful journey with all of us! The crazy part it that he does it for free and people press dislike? I really hope they meant press Like but missclicked or something...

G'day Chris here. Its time again!

There just aren't enough words to describe how much I appreciate every single aspect of these videos.

@KimMoth

2 жыл бұрын

The ne plus ultra of KZread content, one guy said. +1

Your conclusion really sums up why this is such a satisfying project to witness. The forming and cutting of these parts required the same level of quality and precision then as it does now. The connection of science and craft between millennia is a delight to witness.

Clickspring videos are definately videos worth waiting for...no matter how long between them they may be. The skill and precision of his craftsmanship are amazing!

You are a singularly wonderful light in an otherwise terrible past two years

Yes.. Welcome my friend 🤩

These are the best videos on youtube! Hands down, I would give my left leg to have that artwork in my house.

So great to hear your voice again Chris! Excited!

Oh shit, this jumps all my queues and watch laters! Perhaps the mechanism was someone's masterpiece, taking a while year to really be complete while inventing new tools and processes along the way. Now you are following the steps. And the series turn into a research project and documentary. You can feel the passion. The most satisfying part is always how the pins get driven through the parts, and just melt into it after the fine work. Being practically invisible

@DirtyRobot

2 жыл бұрын

It was made in China

@douglasbubbletrousers4763

2 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyRobot proof?

Going on seven years and it's still such a gift when a new video is shared. 🙂👍🤝

Commenting to feed the algorithm gods. Good to see you back, keep up the great work!

I love thinking about the people behind things like this. The Antikythera Mechanism is this globally famous artifact, but the person who made it was an actual person. He had a name and parents and a favorite color and stuff. We don't remember his name or favorite color, but we all remember this beautiful machine he made. Learning about the real people of the past is the best part of history. Also, lol at Chris coming back from an 8 month hiatus without acknowledging it. I enjoyed 2021's video. Hopefully 2022's is just as great!

He's back boys and girls

Holly shit God bless this day. Best day of many many months!! ♥️

Ah, Chris, thanks for continuing to share your amazement and excitement for this project, the history, and the archeology of it. Keep being you man, I'm content to wait for you to reach the next milestone and share it.

@Clickspring

2 жыл бұрын

Great to have you watching mate :)

I had forgotten the warm and fuzzy feeling of excitement I get starting to watch your videos. Thank you!

The stars and moons have finally realigned again ✨

@sac3528

2 жыл бұрын

Gosh if only there was some kind of device that could tell us when that will happen again

Oh how I have longed for this time to come again!

"... As I move forward with the rest of the build." Music to my ears. Welcome back.

I come in from spending three hours working on one mortise and Tenon for a Barn I'm building and see this video. What I consider tight tolerances are nothing compared to this mastery of precision. I love these videos.

That was the longest wait ever....! So glad to see you back!

Welcome back, its great to hear the words 'G'day Chris here" after so long! Your work is so thorough that it is more impressive than a PhD thesis.

@TudorCarare

2 жыл бұрын

He took such a long break from videos on Antikythera 'cause he made some new discovery about the mechanism while studying it and took time off to write a paper about it, so yeah... fits with the PhD thesis :))

And the viewers rejoiced, upon seeing the notification bell lit up! Chris, your precision is unparalleled. Even my Scottish-terrier stops what she’s doing to watch, which proves the calming effect you have. 👍

Now this is how you make history interesting for engineers!

*THE RETURN OF THE KING*

Glad you're healthy and back.

With all our modern technology and precision around us, its easy to overlook how far simple hand tools and some ingenuity can take us. This series is really eyeopening in that regard. Experimental archeology at is finest!

I can't tell you how happy I am to have you back doing longer segments and back to building this amazing tool. Of all of the youtube builder I watch you are my favorite. looking forward to more.

Chris, this made my day. Thanks! Hey, I was recently reading a quote from Dr. Adam Wojcik whose a co-authors of the recent Nature article "A Model of the Cosmos in the ancient Greek Antikythera Mechanism." He was saying that one of the current challenges is to "prove its feasibility by making it with ancient techniques"... Looks like you're well on the way to proof that point for him! Good on ya!

I have never clicked on a video so fast! 11 seconds! Your videos are amazing and I love how this is informing real academic research!

"Finishing it all to a required standard" Holy fuck dude! :) Beautiful work as always!

Finally, another video concerning the world’s most famous ancient Astrology tool.

I almost cried when i heard that magical, voice. Its been TOO long since ive had my therapeutic g'day chris here

Huzzah! Another video! It is a glorious day!

_Chris, the way that your love for the process supersedes the urge to rush toward the endpoint is what inspires me the most!_ ⏳📅😊

I have been living vicariously through your videos. I am legally blind and would love to be able to do this kind of precise work again, without the aid of magnifiers etc. Love your videos!

I love how you call this a fragment, yet there is more information and content in this 19 minute video that in pretty much every hour long documentary I've ever watched. Keep up the great work Chris. Great to have you back.

When the world needed him most, he returned.

Please, anyone give this man an award for patience and ingenuity!!! So flattering that humans still do something outstanding.

Best possible surprise to be greeted with today. G'day, Chris, from Canada.

I love these bedtime stories! Peaceful. Everything is right in my world for 19 minutes

This is an absolutely legendary video series, thank you

It is so amazing to have you back Chris! I'm so excited to see the continuation of this project!

I even got my retired engineering teacher watching you and he rates you higher then most as you lean and show us mere mortals how to workout, design, and how to make objects which are museums quality, thanks and welcome back

Return of the king

Thank you Chris, good to see you back!

The king returns! So good to see you again, and a pleasure to see not only your work on the machine, but perhaps even more, your interesting insights into the workshop of the past! We love you and hope you're well and look forward to your next installment of the series.

Chris, a word on abrasive stones. I've found that one of the most important aspects of using abrasive stones is learning how to properly dress and shape the stones into the required shape and flatness.

I’ve been having the worst day, but seeing a new video has totally upped my mood! Thanks Chris 🥰

@sketchstuffs

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@sarah-jadesmith113

2 жыл бұрын

@@sketchstuffs was literally soooo excited when I saw the notification 🤩🤩🤩

Haha! I was just lamenting how long it had been since the last video. Started rewatching the series just last night. Can’t wait for more!

These videos are the exact serotonin boost that I needed. Glad to see you back, Chris!

I'm so glad it's finally back

So glad to have you back Chris. Looking forward to the continuation of this project.

I'm sure we all missed Chris! I know I did! I just had 20 minutes well spent relaxing with this video. I felt like I was transported to ancient times.

When Clickspring releases a new Video, everything else goes in the waiting queue. Another amazing Video, worth the wait!

Good to hear your voice again Chris, looking forward to the rest of the build 🛠👍🏻💚

This was fantastic and extremely informative. Id love a similarly in-depth video on how ancient workers could have prepared stock precisely. I feel like the large flat plates present a huge technical challenge, but also becoming easy to take for granted once a manufacturing technique is established.

@michaeldillio

2 жыл бұрын

This right here. Throughout all these videos, this is an aspect that has yet to be addressed. It may be something that is not worth going into- maybe slaves just hammered stock “flat enough” and the master craftsman just knew which parts of the piece of plate to use for a given part, in much the same way a good cabinet maker knows which piece of a board to use. All of the roughness of hand-wrought stock would be worked away in the finishing/polishing process anyway. Never mind, that’s the answer.

Wonderful to have you back! Never leave us again... :)

I can’t put into words how happy I am to see a full blown clickspring video again!

This video was greatly anticipated. Being a scientist, I love the approach that you are taking in your methodical and well reasoned reenactment of the construction of the Antikythera mechanism, and showing how, with a bare minimum of tools, but the power of the human mind, a complex device could be constructed, over a millennium before our Western centric thinking suggests would be possible. I was thinking about this the other day when I was attempting to change a lock at home and the diameter of old bore in the door was a centimeter smaller than the bevel of the new lock. I looked around and the only tools I had that I could use to remove that amount of wood and increase the bore on hand was a chisel and a hammer. So I ended up turning a 4cm circle into a (rough) 5cm square. The lock seated properly and it was good enough for the use case. I made me think that I had just used tools that our ancestors from thousands of years ago who had to work wood used to make what they needed to make. Thank you for your great videos and if you happen to come across This Old Tony in your travels, tell him we miss him too.

Always so grateful to see another new Clickspring video! The work you put in is always so absolutely immense, you're an inspiration to so many.

The king returns! Good to see you're still sane! Thank you for the video!

Here I was thinking at the beginning of the video that Chris would add some parts to the build that looked rough and hand made. But of course they end up looking absolutely flawless and matches perfectly.

Yay! It's great seeing you back!