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The Antikythera Mechanism Episode 12, Part 1 - Making The Lunar Phase Display Assembly
Hey folks,A spherically themed Antikythera vid, do please enjoy :)Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: TBAYoutube: https://youtu.be/i8W0T29TojQ
Antikythera Fragment #14 - Ancient Tube
Hey folks, The matter of close fitting thin-walled tubing in antiquity has been contentious. Initially argued as not possible by some, it is now a widely integrated but unverified feature of several theoretical models. So, in this video I develop & prove out a method for controlled production of such tubing, using methods suitable to the period - do please enjoy! Cheers, Chris.Direct links to the ...
Antikythera Fragment #13 - Three Advanced Bow Lathe Operations Essential For The Construction Of The Antikythera Mechanism.
Hi Folks,Some thoughts on the more advanced operations used to construct the Antikythera Mechanism - do please enjoy!Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1067534288/8f833942c8?ts=0&share=copyYoutube: https://youtu.be/XwNqcm1o3pI
Antikythera Update
Hey Folks,I've been working on the Antikythera project for the last few months, with a couple of videos in progress. As always, the work is taking a lot longer than I would like, I expect to have the first of several videos completed soon.Thanks for your patience, I very much appreciate it.Cheers,Chris.
Patron Series 3: Constructing a #ArtDeco Dial Indicator Part 3 (Making The Bridge & Main Plate)
Hi Folks,Episode 3 of the Dial Indicator project is good to go! There is much hand fitting in this episode, as well as a thorough testing of the watchmaker's faceplate. Do please enjoy.Cheers,Chris.By the way, keep in mind that you have a standing invite to the weekly Clickspring Discord chatthat I host every Sunday at 2200 UTC. Come along, say G'day and get to know your fellow Patrons. In...
Can Jewel Bearings Be Pressed In The Home Shop?
Hey folks,Time to go for a bit of a deep dive on jewelling, do please enjoy!Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://bit.ly/3XyhrvJYouTube: https://youtu.be/kuWQM7B8AIc-------------- Video Notes: ---------------Leo, Macro Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMe-5YmcU6YInstrument Jewels: https://www.swissjewel.com/Drawings: https://bit.ly/3XwpDfIReferences:"Watchmaking", Dan...
Antikythera Fragment #12 - Files, Saws and Reamers - Constructing The Antikythera Mechanism
Hey folks,What can a single Antikythera mechanism component tell us about the cutting tools of the day? Time for a deep dive, do please enjoy!Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/951029124/469310d887?share=copyYouTube: https://youtu.be/ntsROi3xNS8-------------- Video Notes: ---------------Antikythera Mechanism raw CT data source: Antikythera Mechanism Research ProjectAn...
New analysis supports Antikythera Mechanism calendar results.
Hey Folks,Many thanks for your patience on the next Antikythera video. As is often the case it's taking much longer to complete the work than I would prefer.As I continue to work on it, I thought you might like an update on the status of the Front Dial Calendar Ring, and how your Patron support has generated new and interesting progress in the research.You will recall that during the initial i...
Making Carbon Steel Hairsprings for Watches, Clocks and Other Small Mechanism.
Hey folks, this one is guaranteed to put a spring in your step, please enjoy!Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/914680696/cbce3c183eYouTube: https://youtu.be/in6yWrlighI-------------- Video Notes: ---------------The Selective Luddite – Hand Making a Verge Watch Hairspring. Pt.3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98wI6IA4TH0References/Further Reading:Watchmaking, Danie...
Patreon Tier "Spruce Up" for 2024
Hi Folks,Just a quick note to let you know that I have decided to give the Patreon reward tiers a bit of a New Year "spruce up". There's no major changes to the basics; the pricing is the same, the fundamentals of the rewards are the same, and you don't have to do anything at all in response to this message.The only thing I'd like you to be aware of is that I've decided tha...
Antikythera Fragment #11 - Ancient Tool Technology - The World's First Precision Lathe?
Rosin up your bow folks, it's time to have a look at the lathe that I think was very likely used to construct the Antikythera Mechanism - Do please enjoy!Thank you all so much for your support this year, and I wish you the very best for 2024.Cheers,Chris.ps Be sure to come and say hello on the Clickspring Discord, every Sunday at 2200UTC. Lots of makers, sharing a love for all things creative ...
Antikythera Update
Hey Folks,I am working through the next section of the mechanism and have taken the opportunity to go deep into the detail of the workshop tooling to tell a comprehensive story. The tool suite indicated by the wreckage is considerable, and it’s taken most of the last few months to ‘prove out’ everything and make all the necessary bits and pieces period correct - on a side note, I might be ab...
Making a Watchmaker's Faceplate for the Sherline Lathe - Part 4
Great Wobbling Wobblesticks! The final episode of the Watchmaker's Faceplate build is good to go - do please enjoy :)Cheers,Chris.ps Plans for the tool will be up in the next few days.Direct links to the videos -Making a Watchmaker's Faceplate for the Sherline Lathe - Part 4Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/866950764/46ec15117cYoutube: https://youtu.be/X4xy7TFkxsgEngraving A Watchmaker's Facepl...
Thank you & update!
Hi Folks,Thank you so much for your patience with the release of the next few videos. As it happens I went on a bit of a journey engraving the Watchmaker's Faceplate, and it ended up taking a tremendous amount of time to complete. The good news is that I filmed all of it, so I have a fun chill-out engraving video in the works too.Again, thanks for your patience, I will have them out as soon as...
Making a Watchmaker's Faceplate for the Sherline Lathe - Part 3
Hey Folks, Part 3 of the Watchmaker's Faceplate build is complete, do please enjoy!Cheers, Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/817966666/5d9e9d3583Youtube: https://youtu.be/TXsZ1Cg2cZw-------------- Video Notes: ---------------Final music track is "Fading" by Sappheiros - visit https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusicReferences:Archie B. Perkins, The Modern Watchmak...
Making a Watchmaker's Faceplate for the Sherline Lathe - Part 2
Hey Folks,Part 2 of the Watchmaker's Faceplate build, do please enjoy!Also, if you have a question from the video, or if you'd like to just say g'day, do come along to the weekly Clickspring Discord chat that I host every Sunday at 2200 UTC. Join with this link: https://discord.gg/twFHDxhc5JCheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/798098011/12aaa8e129Youtube: ht...
Making a Watchmaker's Faceplate for the Sherline Lathe - Part 1
Hey Folks!A bit of tool'ception to close out the year! This one will make an appearance in the dial indicator project and I expect in several other projects too.Thanks very much for your support this year, have a great Christmas and I will see you all in the New Year.Cheers,Chris.ps - keep in mind your standing invite to the weekly Clickspring Discord chat that I host every Sunday at 2200 UTC....
The Antikythera Mechanism Episode 11 - Inscribing The Back Plate - Part 2
Hi Folks,Part 2 of the Back Plate Inscriptions is good to go! A deep dive on all things Saros and eclipses - do please enjoy :)Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/755518861/23b56dad55Youtube: https://youtu.be/DlN-QFkDkvE-------------- Video Notes: ---------------References:LUNAR ECLIPSES AND THE SAROS: https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEsaros/LEsaros.htmlhttp://hist.scien...
Update, August 2022.
Hey folks,Just a quick update for you: Work continues on the next Antikythera video. As usual, its taking longer than I'd like, so thank you for your patience. I've attached a short clip showing some of the fine detail work that will be a feature of this next video, with much practical use of simple sticks & stones. As always, send me through any questions or comments you have below, and d...
Patron Series 3 - Constructing a Dial Indicator Part 2 (Making The Indicator Shaft Assembly)
Hi Folks,The latest in the Dial Indicator project; get your fix of home shop fixturing!Cheers,Chris.By the way, keep in mind that you have a standing invite to the weekly Clickspring Discord chat that I host every Sunday at 2200 UTC. Come along, say G'day and get to know your fellow Patrons. In addition to the regular Sunday chat there is much activity at all other times of the week, on all ma...
The Antikythera Mechanism Episode 11 - Inscribing The Back Plate - Part 1
Hi Folks,Pack your sandals for the Hellenistic world, and be sure to bring the translator! We're off to learn about the Metonic calendar...παρακαλώ απολαύστε!Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/707381101/62d3981d19Youtube: https://youtu.be/iBRCL090PxA-------------- Video Notes: ---------------References:http://hist.science.online.fr/antikythera/DOC...
April Update
Hi Folks,Just a quick note to say thanks for your patience regarding the delay on this next Antikythera video. There's a lot of detail to cover in this one and unfortunately its just very time consuming work to complete.I'm pleased with how its turning out and am aiming for early May as a realistic release time for Part 1 of what has become a 2 part video.As always, drop me a note if you&#...
The Straight-Line Engine - Depth Of Cut
Hi Folks,A start on the deep dive into operation of the Straight-Line Engine, with a cameo appearance by the tool from the previous video!Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/680265352/f358f0dc0bYoutube: https://youtu.be/IoNK8wVz63Q-------------- Video Notes: ---------------(Amazon Affiliate links to items used in this video)Cameras:Panasonic GH5 - https://amzn.to/2rEzh...
Making A Depth Stop For The Straight-Line Engine
Hi Folks,This was a fun little build, and will be a useful add-on to the base machine. Do please enjoy!Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/676413389/4bb05eb261Youtube: https://youtu.be/sl89zm4_yKc-------------- Video Notes: ---------------(Amazon Affiliate links to items used in this video)Cameras:Panasonic GH5 - https://amzn.to/2rEzhh2Panasonic X920 - https://amzn.to/...
Thank you
G’day Folks,Welcome to my end-of-year note to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a happy New Year, and also to give you an idea of what I have in store for the channel over the next year.To begin, much groundwork was laid this year that will begin to deliver dividends next year. Some of that has been about personal skill development, and has revolved around me learning to do some new things, a...
Patron Series 3 - Constructing a Dial Indicator (Making The Wheels, Arbors & Pinions)
Hi Folks,Episode one of Patron Series #3 is good to go, do please enjoy! (The drawings for this episode can be found at the attachment links just below this post on Patreon)Cheers,Chris.Direct links to the video -Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/652736367/c779d692f1Youtube: https://youtu.be/pOWhVj0rLrk-------------- Video Notes: ---------------References:WHAT MAKES IT WORK? #18 "How a Dial indicator W...
Introducing The Rose Engine (Happy Anniversary, Mrs Clickspring.)
Hi Folks, Here is an introduction video for the Rose Engine, a companion machine to the Straight Line Engine. Much like the recent SLE video I have put this video together without narration, as more of a chill out thing. The plate material is fine silver, the pattern is sometimes referred to as 'Escargot' and the pendant is an anniversary gift for my lovely wife. The enamel is from Milton ...
Antikythera Fragment #10 - The Workshop
G'day folks,In this latest Fragments video I have a go at recreating some aspects of the AncientWorkshop that are indicated in the mechanism. Do please enjoy!Cheers,Chris.Bonus download: Some of the initial concept sketchesDirect video links:Youtube: https://youtu.be/BLBDKmFG90UVimeo:https://vimeo.com/595402148/fc23d2c469-------------- Video Notes: ---------------Research sources/References:An...
Patron Series 3 - Constructing a Dial Indicator (Overview)
G'day folks,Do please enjoy this overview of the next Patron Series on constructing a dial indicator. As for the most recent TGT video, I have put together a selection of hi-res pics of the series prototype as wallpapers, so be sure to check them out too: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=52894753&i=8310743Next up in the video pipeline is the Antikythera project with both a full episode and a Fra...
Tools, Glorious Tools! #11 - The Vacuum Casting Machine
G’day folks,A new TGT for you on the vacuum casting machine I use for investment casting, do please enjoy!Also, I have put together a selection of hi-res pics of the finished casting as wallpapers, so if you’re looking to brighten up your desktop with something new, then be sure to check them out. (zip file link below this post.)Cheers, Chris.Edit: Drawings for the adapter plates: https://www....
