Making The Pendulum
Added 2016-05-25 19:47:46 +0000 UTCIn 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.
Comments
Hi Chris, I would agree on your finishes - how do you get such a spotless glow to everything ? A video not only on the tool sharpening but on your step by step process and materials to get the finish you achieve ?
Alan Wood
2016-05-30 10:51:28 +0000 UTCI'm not sure if a grown man is supposed to get that excited by a swinging lump of metal, but I freely admit I was!! Cheers mate :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 19:40:27 +0000 UTCHey Mark, yes I've been meaning to get onto that video for some time... time to get moving on it! Cheers mate :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 19:37:53 +0000 UTCAnother beautifully made video Chris. Seeing it all come together now must be intensely satisfying. Can't wait for the next one!!!
Derek McAllan
2016-05-26 11:53:43 +0000 UTCExcellent as always Chris, the surface finish you get from the lathe is something I would truly love to have. Do you have any advice on tool bit sharpening and geometry. I would love to see a video on how you sharpen your tool bits, I'm sure others would benefit too.... When you get a chance that is.
Mark Valenzia
2016-05-26 11:10:28 +0000 UTCHa ha! thank you Jerry!
Clickspring
2016-05-26 10:25:57 +0000 UTCare you some kind of wizard?!?!?!?!
Jerry Vella
2016-05-26 10:06:00 +0000 UTCHey James, yes it does and it also slightly changes length with humidity too. I'm using the silk thread to be consistent with the design tradition of this style of clock, but its not the best way to suspend a pendulum at all. It also has no temperature compensation, a recoil escapement and a relatively large swing which all pretty much guarantee modest timekeeping. In its day this style of clock was intended more as a visual showpiece, rather than a spectacular timekeeper. If I can get it to hold time within a minute of two per day, I will be well pleased!
Clickspring
2016-05-26 08:52:53 +0000 UTCThanks for the video Chris! Great as always. It feels a bit odd having that silk string in there amongst all that metal and high-precision. Does the string stretch over time or shift in the spool, affecting the length of the pendulum? I guess it doesn't but it feels surprising to me.
James Cowling
2016-05-26 05:12:45 +0000 UTCHa ha! yes I think that might be unavoidable from here on, especially once I polish up the rest of it! Cheers Scott :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 04:48:44 +0000 UTCGreat, as always! In fact, your surface finish was so good on the bob that you snuck in a few unintentional cameos.
SCOTT SWAALEY
2016-05-26 03:50:27 +0000 UTCChris, looking forward to the hand vice completion. It looks to be a must have tool. Thank you
Nelson Collar
2016-05-26 03:13:51 +0000 UTCThank you very much for the encouragement Nelson, I really appreciate it. Definitely more on the way soon - I will be narrating the next episode of the hand vise build this evening after work. Cheers mate :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 03:04:54 +0000 UTCI do not know what happened. Chris you are just awesome in all you do, your machining, your narration and delivery keeps me waiting. You have a style that can not be beat, don't change a thing. Love all you do and already looking for the next email notification. The clock is now looking just gorgeous and anyone would be proud to have half your ability and skill. Thanks Chris
Nelson Collar
2016-05-26 02:26:13 +0000 UTCChris
Nelson Collar
2016-05-26 02:20:14 +0000 UTCI kinda like keeping my mug off camera, keeps the focus on the work. Cheers mate :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 01:43:34 +0000 UTCI notice you have never shown your face :) how about when its finished you post a picture of yourself with it? Keep up the fantastic work.
Brendan Gill
2016-05-26 01:32:51 +0000 UTCHey David, yes I was definitely pushing the limit of CA glue there, I was expecting to have problems too. I think the taper cut helped by removing the amount or metal to be removed, as well as being quite gentle with the actual form tool cut - I was mostly just scraping powder once I got to the full face on the cutter. Cheers mate :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 00:55:16 +0000 UTCGreat video as always. I'm really surprised that you were able to use a form tool on a superglued face like that. Your tools must be a lot sharper than mine--I'm pretty sure mine would have popped off.
David Rysdam
2016-05-26 00:49:30 +0000 UTCI can hardly believe it myself - the finish line is finally in sight! Cheers Jon :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 00:47:58 +0000 UTCCheers Sam :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 00:47:23 +0000 UTCHa ha! Thank you PJ!
Clickspring
2016-05-26 00:46:58 +0000 UTCGreat video, as always. Cant believe we're up to part 18 already. Always something to look forward to, seeing "Clickspring has posted a new video"
Jon
2016-05-26 00:40:00 +0000 UTCCheers James :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 00:06:48 +0000 UTCThanks Aaqib, appreciate your encouragement :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 00:06:30 +0000 UTCThanks Scott!
Clickspring
2016-05-26 00:05:12 +0000 UTCTerrific to hear that Mike, more on the way soon :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 00:04:36 +0000 UTCThank you mate :)
Clickspring
2016-05-26 00:02:12 +0000 UTCThank you Isaac, I very much appreciate your support mate :)
Clickspring
2016-05-25 23:59:28 +0000 UTCWho needs drugs when you're out there making videos? I've been following you since the beginning, and your videos never disappoint. You're awesome!
Isaac Smith
2016-05-25 23:57:31 +0000 UTCThanks for the info on the pendulum and setting it up. The fade from the tool bit to the profile bit was superb! Very much enjoyed the making of the top piece and the way you nailed the depth to a sliver...dead on!! 8.7 seconds a day works for my clocks....WOW! Thanks for the extraordinary time, effort, education and amazing video on this build...and the squeaks & giggles of course! ~¿@ ~PJ
PJ
2016-05-25 21:43:01 +0000 UTCAwesome.
Samuel Irons
2016-05-25 21:30:38 +0000 UTCReally exciting to seeing this getting closer to completion, Chris. Fantastic work.
cwemslie
2016-05-25 21:25:22 +0000 UTCBeautiful work as usual! The bump alignment tool teaser led me to think there would be more of a wait before this video - this was a nice surprise!
Mike Michelizzi
2016-05-25 21:13:45 +0000 UTCOnce again a superb video. I like the contrast finish of the pendulum and can't wait to see the final product. Well done!
Scott Clausen
2016-05-25 20:37:14 +0000 UTCThe finish on that is phenomenal. Can't wait to see the final polished version of the clock. Keep up the great work, Chris (Who am I kidding, of course you will)
Aaqib
2016-05-25 20:20:41 +0000 UTCAnother outstanding video. Thanks
James Holbrook
2016-05-25 20:09:50 +0000 UTCYeah! Can't wait! :D
Bart Jennings
2016-05-25 19:50:42 +0000 UTC
