Hey Folks, this is the first episode of the third Patron Series project, Constructing a Dial Indicator. Each of the videos from this series will appear here on KZread in due course as the project progresses. The plans for the project are available as part of the $1 tier on Patreon, and if you'd like to help me make these videos you can do so here: www.patreon.com/clickspring/about - Cheers :)

The scale is always so hard to judge and it looks normal,until you see a gigantic thumb come into shot. Fantastic work as always Chris!

@HangarQueen

5 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure you've stumbled on the truth: that Chris is a giant using normal human-sized tools. That's how he makes it look so easy. It's clear that nobody could really make such intricate parts so small, so perfectly. Occam's razor: he's a giant.

1) "G'day, Chris here" 2) Eyegasm after eyegasm after eyegasm, relentlessly for 20 minutes straight. 3) Chipper little "See'ya'layta" Never change, man. Never change.

Being from the area, I'm happy to let you know that you pronounced Waltham correctly! Growing up in New England, most dads in our neighborhoods were machinists in either the weapons or aeronautics industries. I, myself, was an apprentice machinist before jobs went to other countries in the late 80s. Yours is one of the best channels on YT, being the absolute best for machining in horology. Your Antikythera videos should be given awards for short film. Thanks for what you're doing.

@Clickspring

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, I appreciate you watching :)

@TheMatthewklos

5 ай бұрын

I live in Newburyport mass!

@LanceMcCarthy

5 ай бұрын

The only disappointment is they turned that factory into overpriced condos

@KingNast

5 ай бұрын

Now let's hear him try to pronounce Woburn 😂

@mcseforsale

5 ай бұрын

@@KingNast I live in Georgia now. Try explaining Worchester to these folks! HAHAHAHA!

I'm convinced the Antikythera mechanism was actually made by Chris and he has a working time machine that's how he knows so much about what tools were used to make it, that's probably why we don't see it anymore cos he had to go back in time an throw it into the sea so it could be found

@musicmaneman38

5 ай бұрын

He used @ThisOldTony lathe time machine to do it.

@serineaaskold8428

5 ай бұрын

He borrowed it from This Old Tony a few years ago

Chris, your editing has always been absolutely top notch, but your recent videos, and this one in particular have taken that to a new level.. The CGI is absolutely mind blowing. That paired with the borderline insane attention to detail you have.. I'm really at a loss for words. Can't wait to see the series progress.

@Clickspring

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, so pleased you enjoyed it :)

@inund8

5 ай бұрын

My guy, that's not CGI, those are our future robot overlords. The footage was sent back in time obviously.

@RNMSC

5 ай бұрын

@@inund8Pretty sure @ThisOldTony would simply declare that they were Brought back in time through the use of their combined lathe time machines.

@chrisestill8825

5 ай бұрын

If Chris said it was all a series of hand drawn and painted animations, I would believe it. He is a man of many talents and is extraordinary at all of them.

@user-yy8cs6bv1u

5 ай бұрын

Did he seriously do all the CGI in that? On top of the hundreds of hours he already put into editing? And not to mention the actual dial itself? Man...

Never thought I'd see an art deco dial indicator, looks awesome

@1crazypj

4 ай бұрын

I'm at a loss for words, which is pretty unusual.

I like the giant, automated tooling animations. Very Portal-esque.

@andersjjensen

5 ай бұрын

And a humours contrast to the itty bitty gear wheel on the tip of his finger.

i have said this before but it cannot be over expressed. it is truly a pleasure for this old master clocksmith to watch your work. i am glad these techniques will survive for the next generations and lifts up the responsibility i have felt for being too lazy to pass on the skills myself. i have had apprentices in the past but this is a more durable and widely accessible way of passing on the skills. thank you 🙂

@Clickspring

5 ай бұрын

Terrific to have you watching mate :)

@adam6806

5 ай бұрын

This makes me feel good about humanity. Love you both.

A huge smile goes across my face any time I hear "G'day Chris here". Thanks for sharing your projects with us!

I rarely comment but this is a special occasion indeed. Art deco and Clickspring, the mix I never knew I wanted so bad.

Listening to Clickspring describe the inner workings of this dial indicator makes me believe he would make an outstanding 'Turbo Encabulator'!

@thetrevor861

4 ай бұрын

If it wasn't already on the list, I guess it is now !

Oh. That CGI is fun! Wow!

Who doesn't get excited when they hear the words, "G'day, Chris here and welcome back to Clickspring".

To further drive home the connection between horology and dial indicators: in German dial indicators are called „Messuhr“, which literally translates to „measuring clocks“.

Loving the Against a Dark Background thumbnail! My favourite Ian M. Banks novel.

Using a dial indicator to construct a dial indicator, a wonderful paradox. Thanks for sharing!

@christopherjones7191

5 ай бұрын

I also thought that on the test indicator. But I suppose you could use a very long lever held in a pivot since it was just to check runout and not measure.

Using a dial indicator to make a dial indicator... That's just straight up full circle poetry in action. I always love the concept of how those tools started. Such a repetitive process; to start with something crude and using the finished product to create the next better one, until they increasingly become as precise as the ones we're used to today. I just imagine the first true mill created that probably literally helped create the next one. I envision it being a janky, wobbly, accurate enough-ish thing that did exactly what it was designed to do: prove a concept

"G'day Chris here". Thanks for yet another stunning piece of work.

For me --- never in a million years. Beautiful work.

Doing a dial indicator is genius, it's been a long time since I had that "wait I could make that?" reaction.

Nice work. I did a 4 year apprentice to become an instrument artificer then moved to London and repaired and calibrated various bits of kit for years. We had an isolated room in springs with set temperature and humidity with an extensive set of Standards we used as references. So its almost back to work for me today. 2x 👍

Yes they can be used for many things. We, guitar players, technicians, and luthiers, use them, also. We used them to measure fret height. String height. Neck relief. All are small measurements. 1-2mm max. With neck relief being the smallest number from zero to 0.4 to 0.5mm

@jackpijjin4088

5 ай бұрын

Most luthiers just use a feeler gauge or... business card or quarter. X)

Wooh, so art deco!

Outstanding as always. Cannot wait to see how you've made the case. It must be the only art deco dial indicator in the world!

I saw the illustration and I had to see this art deco build 🤤😍🤩

Never ceases to amaze me the quality of both your machining, and your cinematography skills. Always a good day when one of your videos comes across my feed.

I didn't need an Art Deco dial indicator yesterday, but I sure do today 😮🤩

Ah, your videos are like a hot cup of tea on a frosty sunrise.

I could never have done my old job without these, absolutely essential. 🙂👍

Very impressive on such a small scale. The little sci-fi cutscenes are a neat addition!

The art deco look of your indicator is outstanding!

I've been waiting for someone to build an indicator from scratch, so glad it was you, as your style and attention to detail is unmatched.

As a fabricator I would not normally be interested Astro engineering precision, but that is art at it finest. Thanks for sharing.

Love your videos, The thought of how we go from stone tools to lathes and precision completely fascinates me, thanks for the inspiration and education. Your videos have made me commit to the idea of buying a small lathe like yours, I didn't think it would be possible for me to have a lathe at home because I'm used to much bigger larger machines at work, your approaches to solving different work holding problems shows me whats possible, so glad I found your channel!

@Clickspring

5 ай бұрын

Awesome, so pleased to hear that!

A new clickspring video? Ahh today is gonna be a good day. Let’s get the weekend started off right

I said it once and will say it again, your content and machining are absolutely gorgeous to watch

I want to binge watch the whole series

Fantastic to find out Waltham played such a major role, been collecting their 636 movements for years and greatly enjoy their work. Hope to make one of these some day too!

During my apprenticeship, there were also precision mechanics at our vocational school who exhibited their work. Fascinating works As a carpenter, I could only be amazed Great work, and nice film!

I find your content very calming as well as entertaining, Thank you.

Its always insane to remeber you do all this in a broom closet

Chris, what a fantastic project! Your workmanship, combined with the entirety of your videography, is unsurpassed in the KZread videos I view! Thanks. I can’t wait for the next episode. Be well & Best regards.

Chris, It would seem your design skills match or surpass your machining skills. I have always been attracted by the art deco period, that case design is spot on!

I am in awe of such beautiful and precise work. You are truly a master craftsman.

Thanks for another superb production, Chris 👍 I was unaware of the historical connection to Waltham, which is nearby; within the sprawling old Waltham watch factory there is nowadays an excellent technology museum, which includes displays of the former company’s many manufacturing innovations. On my next visit I’ll see whether dial indicator evolution is on display.

One of the best KZread channels on machining I have seen. Video production quality is outstanding. Keep them coming and I will keep watching and clicking like

@jeffarmstrong1308

5 ай бұрын

Why not subscribe? ... if you have not already.

This'll probably sound weird, but I feel congratulations are in order? Making a dial indicator feels like a major milestone it developing one's machine shop skill. Great work, Chris, and congratulations!

You and your fellow youtube machinists are going to cost me a fortune. If you keep making content this good. I'll be begging for money to buy materials at this rate 😉. Great work mate.

It is always a good day when another clickspring drops :-)

Get in, Chris made a video! Right, back when I've watched it :)

coffeezilla style graphics, i like it.

Absolutely amazing machining and precision, a joy to watch. Definitely way way over anything I could dream to make. i will follow with keen interest the progression of the manufacturing of the gauge.

Holy crap… I can’t believe what my eyes have just bore witness to. ❤ Between the amazing camera angles, cgi, excellent narration and pacing, and don’t even get me started on the concept and beautiful design… omg that art deco. This series is going to be a masterpiece to live in KZread history.

The video is just astonishing - the quality, the editing, the music... Besides these aspects, the quality of the machining is also amazing - the precision, the explanations. I can only give it a 10/10.

I can hardly wait for the next episode.

Actually, as I watch, I feel that the video is lovely enough to watch, without knowing what is being done!

I have used many dial indicators in the past so this is a vey interesting tutorial! Thanks for sharing this Chris.

Absolutely impressive precision work, as always! Not to mention editing, that is amazing :-)

I have a Taig tools lathe, also. I converted mine to a power feed using a geared motor and 12 volt power source...easy peasy!

Excellent contribution to the world. Thankyou.

Quite simply…. you’re an inspiration. First rate, first class.

Man that indicator is going to be a work of art. I love it. It is going to have to go on my build list.

8:05 Wait, what..? Ah. You've just given me an idea. Given that your videos are so ASMR-adjacent, even approaching an altered state of consciousness on occasion, I think that one of these days I might partake whilst enjoying some appropriately complementary substance(s). For now, a small dram of Wild Turkey 101 will suffice. Hope you don't mind. Respectfully yours etc.. PS been catching up on this project, and utterly blown away, goes without saying. And after a few years, there's some sort of cumulative ?mindfulness effect. Seriously, thank you Chris.

Magnificent production in every aspect!

Off the chart impressive. Thanks a lot!

Wow, I just re-found your channel last night and caught an upload 16 minutes after, awesome!

this was wonderful, learned some valuable techniques.....thank you very much, cheers from Florida, USA...Paul

Why did I discover your channel just now!? I am a lover of the steampunk and dieselpunk esthetic, by extension i love mechanical mechanisms and machining, especially with art deco and victorian design. I'm subscribing for sure.

Destined to be the most gorgeous dial indicator ever 😋

@larrybud

5 ай бұрын

Think he'll melt his own silica to make the front glass? lol

Babe wake up, new clickspring video just dropped!

Bravo, Chris. Awesome project!

Between Chris and tony, i am never board

Crazy good stuff Chris. Seriously.... awesome work as ever.

Excellent

I'm so happy you are back! :)

ok so, i actually really like how you turned it into a space ship XP

I didn’t think it was possible to put more work into your videos, but you’ve gone and done it! Excellently done as usual!

Thanks again for the Antikythera Mechanism series :)

It gets me everytime a finger comes on screen and suddenly highlight how freaking tiny the parts are

Can't tell you how much I love these videos to watch in bed before I go to sleep

omg this is sooo much cooler than a ****** card press!!

Doah! you really had me riveted. you are a very talented machinist. teach me obi-one. your my only hope. thanks for sharing.

I think This Old Tony make a joke a few years ago about making your own dial indicator. Lovely video as always!

4 minutes in and I lit said "Wo" t a cool channel! Great quality!

Dittos on all the amazing comments!! Your work is amazing and impeccable!! Look forward to seeing more of this art in progress!! Thank you!

Another video that is just fun to watch ..

Saw a video with an interesting title so clicked. Heard "Gday Chris here and welcome back to Clickspring" and instantly smashed the like button 😂

Speechless.

I love the foreshadowing of how monstrous the case will be after all these little parts

This is so absolutely cool. Steam punk robot mega factory!

12:22 phew! Well done!

I love that the watchmaker's lathe is so small you can use stock rods to wrench the chuck.

You really love the word "arbor"

Magnum P.I. of KZread! Thanks for what you do, Chris!

I'm speechless...

OK, I now officially have tool envy. That thing is *cool* !!! 😎

Beautiful case design .. and im loving all the fun graphics you are doing too

Enjoyable and informative video. Thanks!

Hearing an Aussie accent talking about inches brings back memories. And yes, I'm that old. 👍