Jan 2021 Update

Once a new video comes up,, the wait is well worth it.

Chris Schmedding

As much as I would love to see the collaboration happen, seeing Martin take an angle grinder to anything Chris makes would break my heart. Love them both though.

Caleb Willey

Video or not, I'm just happy to support the channel. I found a hobby I'm really passionate about thanks to Chris, so I'm glad I have a chance to literally repay the favor.

Evan Foster

YES. I came here to see if there was a patron-only post or series. Sad there isn't but hopeful there will be a new video in the near future!

Hogtown Pens

Anyone else get excited to see that Patreon charged us for Clickspring this month? I smell a video in our future! No pressure Chris :-) All the best.

Dilapidus

No. The data, methodology and conclusions are as reported. Cheers :)

Clickspring

Chris- have you tried omitting the 'worst' measurements and fudging a few distances between holes (perhaps to adjust for warping and splitting during corrosion undersea) to get an even better fit for the lunar calendar hypothesis? Not that you must publish such results as that would be construed as p-hacking by most... but just to confirm.

Gregor Shapiro

Ah, nerd drama. I’ll get my popcorn. ;)

d j

Wait, I take it back, continued just doing a text search on every page and they do credit the paper they wrote on their bibliography. (http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr/bibliography?f%5Bauthor%5D=170) Must be working in tandem to some degree.

Doggfite

Yeah, I saw it on Ars Technica too and didn't see any mention of Chris, I even followed through to the research teams website (http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr/project/team) and didn't see Chris documented anywhere. In fact, the paper that Chris et al published, the only one of those 4 that's credited at all on that website appears to be A. T. Ramsey, assuming it's the same person as Andrew Ramsey.

Doggfite

I see they don't cite or acknowledge you. How much overlap is there in what they have discovered, and your work? I'm sad that the recent press coverage (e.g. https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/03/scientists-solve-another-piece-of-the-puzzling-antikythera-mechanism/) doesn't mention you.

Simon Fraser

There is an overlap on a key point of difference that should lead to worthwhile discussion - Cheers :)

Clickspring

I was wondering the same thing. Chris - is it related to any of your research you have published for us? Is it in alignment with your findings?

SvenM

Hello mate, no that paper is from Tony Freeth, one of the primary researchers of the mechanism - Cheers :)

Clickspring

is this you, Chris? https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-84310-w

d j

Hi Chris, this might be a little off topic, but Martin (Wintergatan) has been working on his marble machine X for a while, and he's considering building an escapement mechanism similar to what most clocks use. Perhaps you could help him with that endeavor. I'm pretty sure both the audience in your channel and in his channel would cherish the collaboration. For more information, check the mmx community channel in his discord server: https://discord.com/invite/wintergatan

JM

The other day I saw a clock that didn't have a pendulum but had 3 spinning balls that wound up and released. Found out they're called torsion pendulum clocks. Have you ever thought about building one of those?

Matt

Yes agreed, and this last few months has been pretty much exactly that. I'm covering a tremendous amount of new (to me) ground at the moment. One way or another, the most useful info always makes its way into the videos - Cheers :)

Clickspring

Thank you Dominik :)

Clickspring

Prototyping, eh? Y'know, those are some of the most interesting parts of the design process. Even though you usually (always, AFAICT) produce highly-polished videos of the final result, I learn at least as much from the design/test/refine/iterate cycle.

Glenn Trewitt

Hi Chris, I’m very happy to hear that your spring is still clicking and you are well. I’m very happy that I can support you, your skills and I’m supper pleased that I can follow you on your journey. Looking foreword to hear from you again. Cheers mate!

Dominik Rogala

Ha ha! Cheers mate :)

Clickspring

Thank you mate!

Clickspring

Hi chris, hope you're feeling better now! Take care of your health the videos can wait. Wish you all the best! I'm ur biggest fan from Qatar :p

Faisal Al-Suwaidi

Hi Chris, thanks for sharing all your awesomeness over the past few years. How do we send vacation donations?😎

Bryce Williams

I'm with you, Eike. :)

Matt Walters

I'm a very fortunate chap indeed to have Patrons like you. Thank you :)

Clickspring

Thank you mate :)

Clickspring

So pleased to hear its going well mate :)

Clickspring

I am in no way joking, except for the forcing him to take our money part. From my point of view Chris' contributions to the understanding of ancient engineering and craftsmanship has already granted him a pension from society, even if he would from now on chill on his porch. That said, cheers Chris, looking forward to hear from you and even if it‘s from the porch. Lots of love 😘❤️.

Eike Dreesen

Well, I see what you're saying and I know that you're joking to an extent. But imagine it from the creators point of view, if you haven't produced anything that you feel is worthy of payment, then receiving payment is not going to be good for your mental wellbeing. It would be like a form of imposter syndrome almost, having to reconcile the feelings of taking money you don't feel you've earned with people's willingness to support you regardless.

Doggfite

Guess we’ll need to file a feature request with Patreon because of this humble specimen of a creator. There needs to be a way to not allow him the suspension of payments. My support for Chris is absolutely unconditional and non transactional. You have absolute free reign what to do with the money I send, do what makes you happy, because that makes me happy. Let it unleash creativity, just your plain freedom or a beer. Whatever you choose to do, it’s the right thing :). Take care!

Eike Dreesen

Same as others, I see Patreon as a platform for, well, patronage. To support artists and creators who are prolific and should get as much free time as possible so that they can create, learn and invent and contribute to society that way. Time off to take a break and rebuild stamina, or for health reasons (including mental health), and time spent on learning and thinking instead of creating are normal and necessary parts of an artist/creator's life. Patreon allows us to support you over the long term without focusing on monthly output. I wish there was a checkbox to say "I intend to support this person for the next 10 years. I give this creator free reign and will support them regardless of how regularly they publish updates, and regardless of the topics on which they work; if Clickspring drops metalworking and changes their focus to biology, I am sure they would in time bring valuable contributions to humanity, and would not withdraw my support.". Truth is, I don't even follow regularly the work of most people I support, because I'm busy. I can spend a year or more without keeping tabs on a creator, and at some point binge-read or binge-watch what the person did in the meantime.

Suzanne Soy

Gday Chris, hope your good :) just like to echo the rest of the comments on here, not paying per vid but for your contribution to the science/arts G :)

Graeme Brumfitt

Hello Chris, hope you are well on the way to being fully fit now. You really don't need to suspend payments, especially when you are working on project behind the scenes. Speaking as a new guy here (new also to metal work) I am getting a huge amount of enjoyment information and inspritation from your videos. As learning exercises, I have made your scriber, gyroscope (Christmas present for my partner) and have just finished the finger plate clamping tool. my ultimate goal is set on clock making, and in particular supplying a missing tune barrel to a 6 tune musical clock which will take some precision!!!! In the meantime the smaller project are really helping me get aquainted with the lather, milling machine and processes and the things I have made have turned out reasonably presentable thanks to you clear intructionand advice. Big thank you!

jeremy j Boughton

:)

Clickspring

Cheers mate :)

Clickspring

Thank you mate :)

Clickspring

Thank you mate, I appreciate that very much. It's a hard one for me to judge, so I figure its better to err on the side of caution. I want to not take for granted those that see it perhaps as a little more 'per video' based - Cheers :)

Clickspring

G'day Chris! You must stop suspending our contributions! Being a Patron of the Arts never comes with a guarantee of x amount of masterpieces every y amount of time. We want you to focus on your art and not worry about the mundane.

evertw

G'day! And I agree with Ivar, while I get a lot of enjoyment watching your content I am also proud to just support your digging into the antikythera device

Clovis Chitwood

Mate, you being able to work on the antikythera device, learning new stuff and prototyping is why I am a patron. Take the money and do what you need.

Ivar Ryding

G'day Chris: Just came here to say exactly the same as Derek. Happy to support you, I only give what I can afford but it's gladly given.

James Turner

G'day! Now that's one nasty looking obedience stick. I'd hate to get on your bad side mate xD

Chris Ivison

Very much appreciated John, thank you :)

Clickspring

Thank you mate :)

Clickspring

Thank you mate :)

Clickspring

Hello mate!

Clickspring

Hi Chris, always good to hear from you, thanks for the update. It's a pleasure to support this work in some tiny way.

John S Dilsaver

We're here to support you, not employ you. The charge shouldn't stop because you feel like you didn't bring enough value to the viewers and supporters and while we appreciate it, it's better for it to continue if it leads to more content in the future.

Pavel Tchourliaev

As always Chris, I believe I speak for a lot of other supporters when i say I have no issue with you NOT suspending charges for the month. Your videos, the content, production quality, the passion, is unequalled in any other channel that I watch. I look forward to your next production content as I always do. As a side note: I have been asked about the framed brass engraved piece I have framed from you on my shelf. I have to tell your story and share your content. I hope I am leading them in the direction of subscribers and/or Patreon members.

Chris Muncy

G’day Chris

COLIN GLANVILLE

G'day mate!

Clickspring

G'day!

Gregor Shapiro

Thanks Derek :)

Clickspring

It's always great to get an update! As a patron, I'll say again that I wouldn't mind if you continued charging even if there isn't a video this month. I'm here to support your great work, not just purchase videos! I'm sure that we'll get to see the results of your labor and research when it's ready.

Derek Meisenhelder

Ah very good! Keep an eye out for the new platform in the next few months, it will be the perfect place for you to share your skills with us all - Cheers :)

Clickspring

On another note, I have actually done this in the Jewelry world making silver Jewelry. I am also a gemstone carver.

Jonathan Numer

Thank you mate!

Clickspring

Yes, this one is brass, but I have been testing out the new shop made vacuum casting setup with brass, bronze and sterling silver. So far its working well, I will cover it in the next TGT.

Clickspring

Hope you are well! Your work is always beautiful and can't wait to see what you do next

Jonathan Numer

Is it the sprues remaining after a [bronze] casting?

Jeff Armstrong

I was getting a sort of small Marron vibe off it :)

Clickspring

That looks so much like the top of a beet that went to seed... but it definitely isn’t.