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Antikythera Fragment #3 - Ancient Tool Technology - Hand Cut Precision Files

Hey Folks,

There are quite a few very interesting tools still to come in this Fragment series, but I have to admit I've been super excited about these: A set of hand cut files suitable for constructing the Antikythera Mechanism. Please enjoy :)

Cheers,

Chris.

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Panasonic GH5 - 2017-07-04 13:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Antikythera Fragment #4 - Ancient Tool Technology - The First Hardened Steel

Hey Folks,

One of the key tool technologies that needs to be explored around the Antikythera Mechanism is the simple hand held file. So this is the first of 2 Fragment videos relating to the making and hardening of a set of custom files, using materials and processes consistent with the period.

This particular video is all about the hardening process, and the other one is all about making the files from scratch. They kind of need to be se...

"How To Use" video for the Fire Piston

Hey Folks,

For those who have already purchased a fire piston, here is the "How To Use" video that I mentioned in a previous post. The Q & A starts at 2:42 and shows how it works, how to clean, make char cloth etc The timestamps are listed below.

If you're considering getting one for Father's Day, be sure to use your "CLICKSPRINGPATRON" code at checkout to get your $10 discount.

Cheers,

Chris.

What is a Fi...

Byzantine Sundial-Calendar - Part 2 (Cutting The Wheels & Pinions)

Hey Folks,

Episode 2 of the BSC build: All about the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth...

Cheers,

Chris.

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Panasonic X920 - 2017-06-02 22:41:51 +0000 UTC View Post

[STATUS] - June 2017 (Update June 30th, 10:30pm AEST)

(Update June 30th, 10:30pm AEST)   

Its a good thing there's so much division required to build this mechanism, because I absolutely LOVE using this dividing plate (SHORT VIDEO). So fast, and easy to use. Not just the wheels to divide, but also the calendar ring markings, calendar location holes, as well as angular placement of some of the other f...

The Clickspring Fire Piston (Update June 1st)

 (Update June 1st)

OK it all looks good from the fulfillment side, the first 20 orders are now winging their way around the world :)

The rest of the stock is now available for purchase, so have at it folks :)

Cheers,

Chris.

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(Update 10:15pm)

Thank you folks! The initial limit of 20 has now been sold, so let me confirm all is as it should be regarding shipping etc...

[STATUS] - May 2017 (Updated May 31st, 2017 PM)

(Update May 31st, 2017 PM)

Shooting some product shots of the Fire Piston, aiming for a limited quantity release to Patrons later this evening to test the order process.

 (Update May 31st, 2017 AM) 

Creating animations and overlay graphics for BSC Ep 4 - The PC will be working hard today!

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(Update May 30th, 2017)

Working on the BSC drawings this morning - for interest, &n...

Antikythera Fragment #2 - Ancient Tool Technology - The Original Dividing Plate?

One thing about this machine that is truly surprising, is just how small the teeth are.

There's a well established theory as to how the tooth divisions were marked out, but employing that method to mark out multiple wheels has forced me to question whether it can reasonably be applied to the Antikythera Mechanism.

So in this video I propose an alternative process of wheel division, using only the non precision tools of the period.

P...

Antikythera Episode 3 - The Plates And Main Bearing

In this episode the basic structure of the mechanism comes together, and I put forward a theory on a simple method for achieving the extremely close clearances observed in the original device.

Its an extra length episode for you folks, so please enjoy!

PS Thank you to Peter Meek for the idea to wrap the small parts vise closing ring with leather - It now has a very pleasant feel as its closed or released, and the wood i...

Byzantine Sundial-Calendar - Part 2 (Cutting The Wheels & Pinions)

Hey Folks,

Episode 2 of the BSC build: All about the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth...

Cheers,

Chris.

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Panasonic GH5 - https://amzn.to/2rEzhh2 

Panasonic X920 - 2017-03-28 23:44:25 +0000 UTC View Post

Tools, Glorious Tools! #2 - The CNC Lathe Indexer

Hey Folks,

Please enjoy TGT#2, all about that fancy digital indexer!

Just as a bit of an aside, it occurs to me that with these TGT videos I'm going to be talking about specific tool product names in a way that I've not done before.

So it's probably also worth mentioning, that if you hear me say something nice about a given product, its because I'm a customer, and I genuinely like it. I have no commercial a...

TGT#1 - Shop Made Clamp System

Hey Folks,

A little trial video for you on our favourite subject: Tools, Glorious Tools!

I've done this one to test the waters, and gauge interest in the format. If it grabs you, be sure to let me know.

Cheers,

Chris. 

btw There are some great videos out there on these vise sub tables/mini pallets/pallet vises. Tom Lipton's is well known (2017-03-09 21:49:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Antikythera Fragment #1 - Ancient Tool Technology - Making A Small Parts Vise

Hey Folks, 

This video is the first episode in a companion series to the main Antikythera Mechanism project, that I'm calling "Antikythera Fragments". Sort of like the ongoing Spare Parts series, but specifically for the AM.

The reason for the separate series is that there's a lot that I'd like to discuss about this machine, that requires a large amount of speculation and guesswork. I'd like the main series to be a...

Antikythera Episode 2 - The Main Solar Drive Wheel B1.

Hey Folks, 

The first key component of the device is complete, and I'm even more amazed at how sophisticated the engineering is in this little machine... Enjoy!

Chris.

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Constructing A Byzantine Sundial-Calendar - Part 1 (Making The Cutters))

Hey Folks,

Making your own cutters is a valuable trick to have up your sleeve. So in this episode I go through one method in detail, and also provide a handy calculator that you can use to crunch the numbers.

Download the calculator and learn about the other methods from the "Tools, Glorious Tools" gear cutter series: https://youtu.be/8-eAhLGmsNQ

If you'd pr...

Antikythera Episode 1 - Greeks, Clocks and Rockets.

We're off and running folks, enjoy!

Cheers,

Chris.

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BSC City Names Vote

http://www.clickspringprojects.com/BSC-City-Names-Poll.html

OK, the nominations for the BSC Northern Hemisphere dial cities are now in, so let the voting begin!

Like any good horse race, its a wide open field with a few favourites, and more than a few roughies (hello Walla Walla!). If you're looking for inspiration on how to ca...

Byzantine Sundial-Calendar - Part 1

The first episode of what I think is going to be a terrific little build. Please enjoy!

Cheers,

Chris.

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Panasonic GH5 - https://amzn.to/2rEzhh2 

Panasonic X920 - 2017-01-15 20:43:48 +0000 UTC View Post

City names for the northern hemisphere dial of the Byzantine Sundial-Calendar

Hey Folks,

First episodes of both the Antikythera and Sundial Calendar projects will be out in a week or so, but in the meantime I'd like to get a start on selecting the 16 city names for the Northern Hemisphere Dial of the BSC.

I'm expecting quite a long list of nominees, so extra bonus points given for choice justification!

I will put the list of nominees to you as an online poll in a later post.

Cheers,

C...

Patron Series Project #2

Hi Folks,

This one was a bit hard to find at the end of yesterdays release, so I figured I should give it its own separate post. 

Thank you again for your encouragement and support folks, I can't tell you how much it motivates me.

Here's to an exciting 2017!

Cheers,

Chris.

What's Next For Clickspring?

Hi Folks,

The next long term YouTube project for 2017 - be sure to stick to the end for details on the next patron Series Project too.

Cheers,

Chris.

[BONUS VIDEO] Chill Out Edit - 1000 hours in 12 minutes

Hey folks,

Here's a fast edit video summarising the whole project, please enjoy.

Cheers,

Chris.

The Final Skeleton Clock Episode

Hey Folks, This is the big one, I do hope you enjoy it!

Cheers,

Chris.

Making The Stopwork Mechanism

In this video I build the small mechanism designed to protect the clock from overwinding. Enjoy!

Cheers,

Chris.

Quick Update

Hey folks,

A quick update for you, so that you know where I'm at with the next Patron Series and YouTube projects.

I've spent the last 2 weeks continuing with the prototype work for each project, and all is going well so far. As it happens there are a quite a few square holes to be formed for these projects, so I needed to make 2 new square broaches for the job, and I've included a couple of interesting improvements to the broach design....

Patron Series Project #1 - And the project goes to....

Drew Macrae!

Good on you mate! Drop me an email with your postal details, and I'll get your new hand vise on its way to you.

Well folks, that completes Patron Series project number one!

I do hope you've enjoyed watching the series. Right now I'm prototyping both Patron Series project #2, and the next YouTube project to follow the skeleton clock build.

I've selected the 2 to tie in together, and I can honestly say they a...

Wedge Style Hand Vise - Part 5

Here is the final episode of the hand vise build folks, I'm thrilled with the way that it turned out. I will draw the winner of the tool in about 12 hours.Enjoy!

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First Tick of the escapement!

The escapement is alive and ticking folks, enjoy!!

Making The Crutch Assembly And Eccentric Bushing

Hey Folks,

Here is the first of the two escapement related videos that I mentioned in the previous post. I am aiming for the second one (showing the first tick of the escapement) to be up by next Sunday, although I suspect I will be a day or two later than that due to work life getting in the way.

Hope you are all having a great weekend!

Cheers,

Chris

Quick update

Hey Folks,

A quick update for you on my progress with the next video drop.

I had planned to cover the escapement construction in a single episode, but there is so much good stuff to show in this part of the build, the video has grown to over 25 minutes, with still a bit more shooting to to be completed. 

I'm reluctant to cut too much of it out, so I'm splitting it into 2 separate videos of approx 15 minutes each....