Clockmaking - How To Make A Clock In The Home Machine Shop - Part 3 - Making The Washers And Screws
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How To Make A Clock In The Home Machine Shop - Part 3, by Clickspring.
Plenty of lathe work in this video, making the brass washers and mild steel screws for the John Wilding "Large Wheel Skeleton Clock" project.
I also tackle a problem that has been bugging me for a while - how to get a decent scratch free polish using diamantine powder. Far from a perfect finish, but a big improvement on my previous efforts at a black polish.
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Abbreviated Transcript:
00:20 The washers are as you'd expect, a simple disc, but with an ornamental groove around the edge. I need 5 like this, and then an additional one with a countersink, making 6 in total. Its a fairly straightforward piece of turning, and I found it easiest to turn them all in the one sitting.
00:39 The first one I'm doing is the one with the countersink, followed by the 5 with just the simple clearance hole. Wilding recommends in his construction manual that they have a slight undercut at the center of the underside surface, so they seat well on the plates.
01:14 To do that I turned up a quick cement chuck on the small lathe, bonded the washers on with a little super glue, and then set up for a very light taper cut. Just a few degrees, and then took a facing cut across the underside of the washer. A little bit of heat breaks the super glue bond, and now the washers have a slightly concave base, and should sit nice and snug at the perimeter.
02:21 First I roughed out the shape, then undercut the head, and finally I used a die to cut the thread I parted them off just a little bit overlength to leave a bit of metal for finishing.
04:11 At this point the screw form is basically complete, it just needs to be brought to final dimension and then polished. So its back to the small lathe for the final operations.
04:34 Off camera I turned up this little filing guide to help me keep the edges of the screw square during sanding and polishing.
05:29 The lap aligns nicely with the surface of the screw head, and can be lightly rotated to bring a fresh cutting surface to bear on the work, but I've found that under power its a bit too aggressive, probably causing more problems than it solves. Operated by hand though, with a reasonably fine grit, and it does a good job.
06:25 I figured I would try out different polish consistencies, and a few other things, and see what I could learn. So first up I tried a fairly wet mix on a soft wood lap. Most of the texts also make mention of a putty consistency to the polish, so I tried that too. In both cases the polish cut ok,
07:30 So first of all I went back one step to remove the scratches with the emery paper. Then I resurfaced the wooden disc. I tried out a few different types of wood, but I found mdf had an immediate positive effect.
08:11 Now I know that the results are far from perfect, but the deep scratching problem all but disappeared, and for the first time, I was starting to see the surface pop out the way I had read in books.
08:26 Its a huge improvement on my previous efforts with diamantine, and at least now I know what I'm aiming for. Anyway, with that little adventure behind me, I blued the screws to finish them off.
References:
John Wilding Large Wheel Skeleton Clock construction manual:
www.ritetimepublishing.com/
How To Make A Clock In The Home Machine Shop - Part 3, by Clickspring.
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*Makes literally most perfect part I have ever seen* "Now, I know the results are far from perfect..."
@cameronvandygriff7048
5 жыл бұрын
Lol I was literally about to say the same thing XDXD I'd love to have this level of skill at machining and really wonder if this was a career path or just a hobby
@gabrielturot6964
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I came here to say the exact same thing too :y
Your videography is nearly as good as your lathe skills. I have zero intentions of ever making a clock or even working a lathe, but I'm finding watching you do it fascinating.
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Yoggington Terrific mate! Very pleased to have you on board. I will be mixing in tool making projects with the clock builds, so hopefully that will interest you too. Thanks for watching.
@nathangonzales-hess6569
8 жыл бұрын
+Clickspring I'm an experienced (non-hobby) machinist, and while I don't do everything the same way you do, you're an inspiration. Your videography is an item unto itself. Are you familiar with +Eevblog? You two are making me wonder what's up in Australia :)
@nathansharp3193
5 жыл бұрын
KZread has got me watching a guy build clocks and another guy building wagons and wooden wheels. ...I've even subscribed to an interesting drywall channel!! Seriously! 🤔
@timothyball3144
2 жыл бұрын
@@nathansharp3193 I'm thinking of starting a paint drying channel. Are you in? 😂
"I know it's far from perfect" In my 42 years on this rock i have never made anything as excellent as this screw. Including my children. :\
@Frankowillo
4 жыл бұрын
I've seen your children and I have to agree with you.
@4mageo
3 жыл бұрын
@@Frankowillo lol, you made my day.
the scratches were from silicates in the wood (that's why mdf was better, covered with the bonding resin). glad you found tin. way to go. thanks for the videos.
@AsymptoteInverse
4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if that might be the cause. Glad I'm not the only one.
Who the f**k is voting this down? Master craftsmanship and great videography. Such relaxing viewing!
The amount of time and work for each screw of a set is nothing short of a true craftsman and clock maker.
Please make a blueing tutorial/video.
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
Max Mustermann Will do Max. I'm thinking about starting another shorter length video series for exactly this sort of thing. Keep an eye out for it over the next few weeks.
@grendelum
6 жыл бұрын
@Clickspring - I know I’m late to the party but I would *_seriously_* love a tour of your shop, the gear you have and where you learned your trade.... from now (the past) to the present you have _”leveled up”_ tremendously incredible time !!
I used to watch the show "How is made" on Discovery a few years ago. Now that I found this channel I have to admit that these videos are much better!
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Wayne Green Thank you Wayne, I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
@tonyravens
7 жыл бұрын
HI. im new here and i was fascinated how you made those bolts blue,i mean after you warmed them up pretty good you just put them in oil and thats it?thank you and very very good videos you have here
@ogi22
4 жыл бұрын
I like "How it's made" too. The difference is that he is showing it all from tech's perspective. "Mow it's made" was for general public so they usually didn't dig into the subject so deep. I love how he explains his operations, shows problems and mistakes. That's brilliant and very informative :)
Your craftsmanship is way beyond impressive. What a perfectionist. A pleasure to watch.
I cross section my laser welds here in the lab all the time. The key to getting a scratch free surface is to clean the part between every step. I throw the part into an ultrasonic cleaner When I'm changing sand papers on the polishing wheel. You got to get the 600 grit dust off of the part before you use the 800 grit. Put the part upside down in the ultrasonic so the debris falls away and out of all the nooks and crannies. Also, you should use separate discs for each grit of paste. That way you don't cross-contaminate grit sizes. I know I'm 5 years late to the party from this video being posted. The algorithm just recommended your channel to me a few weeks ago. I grew up in a machine shop around machinist my whole life. You Chris, are a freak of nature! Completely mesmerizing craftsmanship.
@Clickspring
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul, completely agree with your recomendations re cleanliness, contamination etc, terrific to have you watching :)
Simply fantastic craftsmanship! Wonderful so far. Can't stop watching.
@francoismichaud760
8 жыл бұрын
i agree, but we need more videos!
@priitmolder6475
8 жыл бұрын
+Duncan „DunMac“ Mac Lets make your comment TOP comment!
@matthewsykes4814
7 жыл бұрын
If he rushes the vides we won't enjoy them so much??
I've heard of bluing, but I had no idea that it could look SO GOOD! Amazing and now I want to try it!
You are seriously committed to your standards, lovely vid, I'm hooked!
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+boing615 Terrific! Great to have you watching :)
@NathanK97
7 жыл бұрын
im just amused he made his own screw driver
what I love a out this channel is every single component is as intricate and masterfully crafted as the entire assembled project. Then having such high quality cinematography and editing is just mind blowing.
I remember watching these videos when I started getting interesting in machining and didnt understand much, but loved it. Today I have a mill and a lathe and enjoy watching them again. Maybe this is the project I will try when I'm retiring?
Outstanding! This is a work of passion. This will not be A Clock, this will be THE Clock!
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
tomy983 Ha! it certainly will be for me! i think I'll need a good rest once I get this one over the line. Thanks for watching :)
Such an outstanding blue color!
Your work is unreal. Wow what a skill you have
I think my favorite thing about these videos is that they make me want to be more meticulous about the work I do.
"I know the results are far from perfect" o_O. I've never considered a small screw polished so well I can see my face in it.
Chris, Just watched the whole series on building this clock. And, I have say, "My, Brotha, you got skills!" I'm not an aspiring clock maker. I'm professional ship model builder, so your attention to detail and abilty to work to the finest tolerences is something I deeply appreciate. It is something I strive for in my own work-and once in a while I actually hit it. Your videos have inspired me to try to take the metal work on my models to the next level. Thanks for the good hit! Tom Lauria
The screws. Shades of hand made English and German firearms. Each with it's own unique set of screws and drivers. This video gives in a nutshell what it took me months to learn.
Your attention of detail is very appreciated on this end. I've been watching these over the last few weeks, and I'm learning a lot, and getting immensely jealous of your setup!
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
Edwin Avalos Terrific Edwin! I am indeed very fortunate to have such a fine little shop to work in.
It's interesting that the finer the workmanship, the more critical you become to the point that it must be almost impossible to be ever fully satisfied. I suppose life would be boring if you ever reached such a point. Excellent workmanship and video production skills to boot.
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+deemdoubleu So true, thank you for taking the time to watch :)
Home for the holidays and showing your videos to my family. My engineer father and I are both sitting here marvelling at the work and my mother really appreciates the beauty of your craftsmanship. Keep being awesome, man!
Such skilled fine engineering is very rare these days - most people would have used bought-in screws, but not you. My very deep respect to you, sir, notwithstanding the fact that you are clearly antipodean, hence in terms of Cricket and Rugby, our sworn enemy! ;o) Keep it up, mate and all the best, Gordon (pommie bastard).
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Gordon Burns Cheers Gordon, great to have you watching mate
What a beautiful screwdriver
That blue oxide finish is gorgeous. I can see why you use it on so many things.
I absolutely love that color of blue. Especially when its nice and polished like that.
*Sniffs* I will never be this good..... but I have learned an immense amount, that is the best thing to take from all of your video's
This is just beautiful.
i found your channel a few days ago and havent stopped watching since. As a highschooler on a robotics team, nothing impresses me more than your outstanding craftsmanship. Keep up the good work :)
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Drew Maggio Great to have you watching Drew
The old saying never too old, I learned something today thank you, very interesting video,
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Walter Maisey Cheers Walter, I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
Very interesting video. Nice to watch people return the old principle when making screw heads like they used to in 1800. Regards Shaun,
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
Great to have you watching Shaun :)
THIS IS METAL ART AMAZING ! philippines
I've watched all of these videos dozens of times. You're as masterful a filmmaker as you are a clockmaker. Beautiful work in both regards.
@Clickspring
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Brian, very much appreciate your support, thank you :)
I would love to see a more in depth tutorial on how to heat treat and bluing parts like you do in the video. What steel to use, etc. The finish look amazing!
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
Daniel S You got it Daniel, I'll work it into one of the future video's. Thanks for suggesting, Chris.
@HLSDK
9 жыл бұрын
Clickspring I can second this. I haven't seen a color quite like that that wasn't anodized aluminum. I'm really eager to learn more!
My old man used to fix watches, about 30 odd years ago...had two pocket watches he never got round to fixing. Big heavy ones too, can't remember the make. What I can remember is they had casings that let you take the watch from the case, for some odd reason he kept them in the car's glovebox...... no idea why. We no longer have them or him but I know he'd love this series, he was a mechanical minded guy, always tinkering. Still the best video's on youtube
That blueing looks amazing couldnt imagine it would look so good
i like the color of those screws
Nice to see you have a Sherline lathe. Sweet little lathe. One of my local watch repair shops uses one. Wish I'd bought one, but I at least bought the Sherline 8 way milling machine, with all the goodies to go with it. Again thank you for posting all your videos. They are absolutely marvelous.
Excellent video. I don't understand how anyone could find a reason to give them a thumbs down. Thank you for another fascinating installment.
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Maxx B Great to have you watching
My goodness, I've watched you do so many impossible things over and over. You are truly a modern day Archimedes.
Very nice videos! Big thanks for showing what you are doing. When it comes to flatpolishing of steel parts, you dont have to make it very difficult. I remember when I was still in the watchmaking school, not one single student or even my teacher where able to polish it properly. We thought it was almost impossible to do, maybe some magic had to be involved to succeed. Now after a few years of experience as a watchmaker I understand how easy it is when someone just show you a good method. In the watchindustry here in switzerland I have only seen people use tin plates on a final polish for flat parts. Pure tin works great, some like to mix in some led or other soft metals. The diamond paste I see most people use is very thick but I am sure this is not so important. An article that explains more about polishing of screws.
@kajkorpela6812
8 жыл бұрын
The article: www.watchesbysjx.com/2015/01/explained-fine-art-of-black-polishing.html
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Kaj Korpela Hey Kaj, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Agreed on tin as a polishing base: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6d12ZaKYbOzaLw.html Thanks for watching.
Thank you so so so much for all these high quality videos, and also writing the transcripts! It's really convenient for further researches.
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
Rexus King Very pleased that you're getting some value from the transcripts, thanks for watching.
The coolest part about this video was the screwdriver at the end. Such an elegant brass tool, blew my mind.
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
EddvT Thank you for the kind words mate, appreciate it.
10 minutes of heaven. I doubt I'll ever be this good but I would like to get half way
Literally the best blue steel I’ve ever seen, you’re godly
I was supposed to go to sleep, but now I can't stop watching.
Fine wet and dry paper with oil on your lap against a straight surface will work as well as your daimantine on mdf... - great video! Thanks...
A real craftsmen great vid
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
Great to have you watching Craig :)
Fantastic effort on the screws and I love the choice of bluing them for a great contrasting effect
The attention to detail is God like!
I'm so glad AvE linked you in his video. This is amazing!
As a vintage/ antique clock & watch collector it was fun to "watch" you work to achieve best possible results in our time. Your equipment, skills and techniques are awesome :-)
I don't think i have ever thought to myself "Wow, that is a beautiful screw."
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Taylor Cheers Michael, I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
every time you come out with a new video I have to go back and watch the previous ones! so enjoyable thank you!
I was checking out your blog. MyFordBoy has been one of my favorites for a long time. It's like an awesome silent DIY movie. Without words, we can replicate [if we have the talented hands] everything he does. It still amazes me, how much info can be passed along without audio. Anyway, cheers!
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Tommy Rad Hey Tommy, yes I learn plenty from MyFordBoy, love seeing a new video from him pop up in my feed :)
As a machinist...I must say.....much respect...this is the kind of attention to detail I use even when not seen but your results are masterful! FYI you may wish to try a product called "Blue Magic" for polishing
Really interesting how you tracked down the polishing issues. I've tried diamantine powder on watch screws and have never been able to get it right. I'm going to have to go back and try again! Thanks for the amazing videos.
@Clickspring
7 жыл бұрын
Yes my main problem at this point was contamination,. Not long after this video I tracked down some pure tin to use as a lap with the diamantine, as per standard watchmaker practice. I am getting reasonably consistent black polish results now with both a solid tin block for under hand polishing, and a circular tin lap for a tailstock polishing tool for the lathe. Pm me if you would like some more info Fred
Ever since I watched you ToT collab I've had a great time watching your work. Your a true artist, keep up the great works 👍🙂👍
A beautiful piece of art in the making!
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Thomas Pongetti Cheers Thomas, I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
The blued screws look incredible.
Almost every you tube channel I have autoplay turned off, except this one! Clickspring is instrinsically therapeutic.
@Clickspring
4 жыл бұрын
Great to have you watching mate :)
@mrc6032
4 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ is the author of freedom. God speed for your great effort, detail, precision.
Man you’re like a wizard work in that damn metal
Unreal! Very interesting. You are really highly skilled. Those blued screws are beautiful.
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
getalifepeoplereally Thank you for watching.
In a metallurgy lab, we mix the lapping compound into a watery slurry and apply it to a felt pad for polishing. We also keep separate pads for each grit and wash them clean before each use to prevent contamination.
Fantastic! Thank you for a lot of tips with metal working!
I second Yoggington's comment! Nice to watch a true craftsman.
Your blueing is incredible. I hope to blue a watch case and mesh bracelet one day.
Thank you for the reply. I did not know that mild steel can be blued. Now I do :-)
Thank you for all your great videos. Very informative.
I just love watching you work!!!! NICE!!! Thanks for sharing with us armchair machinists!
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
kitesquid Thanks very much for watching!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WORK!!!!!
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
Matthew Fisher Cheers Matthew, thanks very much for watching :)
Your dedication is inspiring. Thanks.
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
Jose Quintero Thanks very much for watching Jose
I'm in love with your series!
You are such a perfectionist and I love your work. Amazing stuff. :)
Your videos also are shot very professionally. Is that all your own skill as well? If so, you exhibit great metalworking craftsmanship and great video skills!
Hi, Do you rekon that you could make a video on how you made that screwdriver that you were using ? :) thanks
Absolutely stunning...
Never heard of that superglue tecnique, Gonna help me in the future, Nice done!
I.... I... I just cant stop watching!!! very cool this! great editing!
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Paul Avesaath Thanks very much Paul, more on the way soon. Keep an eye out for a new one on the Make: channel on Wed too.
Wow! This series is amazing! Ill def. keep watching your videoes. They are really high quality and very entertaining
eres todo un artesano y profesional.felicidades.
I have watched some of your vídeos and all of them are very nice ! thank you for sharing your knowledge with us !
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
C AZEVEDO Thanks very much for watching!
Wow just great. The finish on the hardware just awesome. Great video. Thank you.
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
Elton Topalli Thanks for watching Elton
such great videos that teach me so much. thanks mate
This is great. Thanks for sharing.
hi!, machinist here, i love all your work and tools you got badass skills, i use a denim cloth and the same polish as you when im working inox, give it a try maybe it works on brass. keep it up! nice work! :D
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Arturo Romero Will give it a try Arturo, thanks for watching!
Wow! the finish on those screws is amazing.
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
Gary Truesdale Thanks Gary.
Amazing work!!!!
Absolute stunning ...
Just discovered your channel - new sub!! You are an amazing craftsman!
Your videos are fast becoming one of my favorite ways to get my day going. Again, well done. Scott
@Clickspring
9 жыл бұрын
Aristocob Thanks Scott, I'll keep 'em coming!
Each piece is an artwork. Amazing!
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+SIDNEI DE OLIVEIRA Nascimento Thank you for watching :)
Almost 68k views and no one before me commented. Everyone's struck dumb with awe, I tell ya. Keep up the good work, mate.
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+truebluekit Cheers mate, thanks for watching :)
It's time for something new ...... Love the program...
I stumbled upon your videos tonight. The production quality of your videos are brilliant! And your workmanship is beautiful. I'm hooked, you have another subscriber!
@Clickspring
8 жыл бұрын
+Iron Valkyrie Terrific to hear that IV, I appreciate your sub :)
very very nice finish.
Very VERY cool! Great work and nice video tempo