+Poncho likes bacon It's perfect! the machining is beautiful. The commentary is informative. The editing is superb. I watch soo many machining channels but chris offers THE best viewing angles. I dont think I could love this channel any more.
+Joel Crawford I'm so pleased you're enjoying it Joel, I have to admit to being kind of emotional myself! I can tell you this clock is protected better than POTUS - I can't begin to tell you how careful I have become while handling this clock!
such a nice video, I'll never have the patience to make a clock, nor do I have much interest in clocks. These videos are just so satisfying to anyone who appreciates shop tools and metal work
I work as a machinist for 16 years now, altho much MUCH bigger pieces from 400mm - nearly 2meter, just got home from work and just watching this is pure relaxation for me looking forward to the finished project, and future projects! :)
Geez, I can't get over how gorgeous this clock is, and the moment you get to see everything working together after months of watching is purely satisfying.
Everything is so perfect it looks simply unreal. It's like some computer animation of clockwork for a high-budget steampunk anime. And you made it with your own hands. Wow!
People with no machining experience or interest in machining take one look at this channel and are mesmerized! I'm so happy for you getting this close to the end!
I have been a machinist for around 10. your are a great craftsman. love ur videos my favorite bit is u make most ur own tools and ur problem solving due to working in a limited shop. good job I look forward to ur next video
There are few series where - without fail - if I see an episode in my inbox, I will drop whatever I'm doing and watch. This is one of them. I've used a lathe on only one occasion (at school about 20 years ago), and I have no knowledge of clocks at all (or at least I didn't before I started watching these), but I appreciate the quality of the craftsmanship here - in both the metalwork and video-making departments. Keep up the fine work, Chris!
You are the only person with an Australian accent that I can listen to. My girl friend is from new Zealand and I'm used to hers, Australian just sounds weird and I end up focusing on nothing else. But with you. Your work speaks way louder.
Very pleased that you went for 5 spokes when crossing out the wheels... I'm all for prime numbers in wheel crossing... 3, 5, 7, 11... somehow much more aesthetic than even numbers. Nice video, up to your established professional standards.
Man, seeing everything fit together and watching the hands spin for the first time brought the biggest smile to my face. Watching the whole process over the months and seeing it be so close to being finished makes me both giddy with glee like a five year old and a tad bit sad, knowing that it will soon be finished. Keep up the fantastic work Chris!
Chris, I decided to comment only on the last vid in the series, as not to repeat myself umpteen times. And, although I am not given to randomly used superlatives... there is but one word in its place here. WOW ! Truly amazing work!!
I couldn't comment in all part of the project but this complicated hand work explains why the mechanic clock is expensive but i enjoyed every minute Thank you for sharing and these vides what makes youtube so much educating and fun
If this is amateur work then I'd like to see professional clock-making. Your skills and knowledge with your tools is very impressive, excellent work man and your videos are all top shelf, bravo
Beautiful clock. Just my sort of thing, nothing fancy and you can see all the working bits........one of the best series on youtube, your work is stunning Chris, I always get excited seeing a new episode and rewatch the others just because...... There's never too much or too little information, just the right balance. Great camera work and lighting plus it's never boring to watch......unmissable
Chris, when you finaly finish this beautiful piece of horologie, please stick all these videos together and make one 2-3 hours documentary. It will be one of a kind. I would buy Blu-ray disc with such a movie! Not to mention it will be better than 99% of documentaries on TV. You have great talent not only in machining but in film industry also. Thank you for all happy moments I had with your videos!
Finally another video!! Feel free to make it an hour! I could watch this all day long! So amazing, you do such a great job, not only in your craftsmanship but also on cinematography!
I have to say as a machinist by training and by hobby, your craftsmanship and attention to detail is most admirable. This is the quality of product that I strive for as a machinist. What's more the videography and time spent on the videos shows how much you love what you're doing. I sincerely thank you for sharing your precious time and talents with the rest of us.
yo chris.... i need more of your videos.... they are truly inspiring.... you are an amazing craftsman and very professional... i have watched every one of your videos multiple times and i will continue watching them. please do another project........
+Cesotoseot Still 5 more episodes before its off to college - Escapement, pendulum, stop work, winding key and another design modification that I'm building up the courage to attempt :)
61 dislikes??? People don't appreciate good craftsmanship and hard work anymore! Yeah he can't just blink his eyes and spit these out. Yeah it's not a CNC cutting this out. Good Old Quality craftsmanship with skill! Great job!
The most professional video on u tube.Just the wright amount of commentary.Ive watched some engineering vids from America some are piss boring they just babble on and on.Oh and what a beautiful workshop.
Off the charts Great ER tip. The clock looks great. Never ever apologize for a long video. I would watch a full length movie if there was one! Great job Chris! Incredible work!
This entire serial on making your own clock is probably the best made YT video on building something. Nice and precise builds, good narrating, good editing... Great! Keep building, and thanks for sharing.
The project looks more like a clock now, which brings me the fear that it comes close to an end, I don't want this to end. Keep that beautiful work going.
I got shivers seeing the hands come out and the final wheel crossings. When the clockwork started coming together, it actually literally took my breath away. This is genuine craftsmanship. Watching you work is a thing of beauty.
This is just amazing, I just love your attention to detail. It is inspiring in a world of disposable rubbish to see someone working to such a high level.
I have never seen a video which emphasises the need of good quality, well kept, sharp hand files... One of the most under appreciated tools in anyone's inventory
I'm liking the long form videos. Your clock looks to be coming together amazingly as well. Thank you for sharing your process with all of us. I know I at least have been finding all of this very interesting and quite entertaining. Keep up the good work and thanks again! :-)
Every new video is like, ok, lay back and get your dose of know-how. ...to the point I somehow cannot wait to ear the damn spring clicking! Congratulations Chris. You do amaze internet, big time.
@MacroMachines Haters are probably people who don't have any skills, or anything better to do. These videos are amazing with the level of craftsmanship he displays. I'd imagine that doing the work is almost therapeutic for him. Making something from scratch can have that effect.
At the moment I'm looking at this, its 54 downvotes, vs 11K upvotes, so.... fraction of a percent downvoted it. Yeah, there's always a tiny fringe who hate whatever particular thing exists I guess, but they're insignificant.
Great craftsmanship shows in the quality of the work and of the videos. Thorough job getting all the right camera shots. Clock making is such a timeless craft. (and that is a loaded statement)These videos restore a small piece of my faith in the world.
Hi Chris, thanks for another installment of your exquisite craftsmanship as you construct this clock which truly is a piece of art. Thanks for your gift mate!
As always a great video. We were waiting for weeks, every day asking ourselves: today Clickspring wil appear?. It is a pleasure watching you, all the stress of the day disappears. Returns one to believe in man as a creative being. Thank you very much
Awesome work, Chris! I'm in the early stages of making my version of this clock and your videos are both inspiring and terrifying! With each new video you reveal additional operations that I've never attempted (or even heard of). I hope clocks are still in vogue if/when I finish mine.
when someone describes something as absolutely premium I use your videos and work as a baseline for it. because your work is incredibly premium. fantastic work.
One of the most beautiful and a very high quality production video on RUclips. The wait for every new video is worth it. Thumbs up for keeping it lengthy. Bravo.
i love how every thing you do is so clean and there's no oil or grease on your benches. what are you going to to once the clock is made and i think your clock is running a bit fast :)
Haha, I saw the tool marks left on the minute pilot and only began to say to myself, "oh, he's not gonna let those stay there" when you transitioned to some file finishing... As always, such amazing and beautiful work! Simply the best "amateur" content producer on RUclips! -EngineerGunter
Every time I come to watch a new episode I have the mentality that I'm just gonna be watching some decent machining. Yet I am blown away with every piece you make. Beautiful work.
Excellent series, I get to learn a lot about fine finishing, and, also would like to learn some of your production and editing skills... ;) Thanks again for sharing, Pierre
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Truly one of the best content providers on all of You Tube.
+Poncho likes bacon Great to have your support mate, very much appreciated :)
+Poncho likes bacon This is the diary of a madman.
Mad as in perfection isn't good enough?
+Clickspring hope you don`t consider yourself as "content provider" man. beautiful work. really beautiful.
+Poncho likes bacon It's perfect! the machining is beautiful. The commentary is informative. The editing is superb. I watch soo many machining channels but chris offers THE best viewing angles. I dont think I could love this channel any more.
I love your video's. I have no intention of making a clock, but you speak so calmly and you make beautiful stuff.
Terrific to have you watching :)
And I will keep doing that. I pressed that subscribe button a long time ago and I'm happy to have done so.
+Clickspring some of the shots were a little blue?
It seems easy but it isnt.. it gives a lot of work and patience
These videos remind me of the show 'How it's Made'. It's very much nostalgic, because the Discovery channel was my childhood
She runs like clockwork, Some would say you have too much time on your hands. lots of respect mate, your attention to detail is superb.
I won't lie - I shed a tear when I saw the hands spinning around. A year watching and waiting. It was beautiful, Chris.
+Joel Crawford I'm so pleased you're enjoying it Joel, I have to admit to being kind of emotional myself! I can tell you this clock is protected better than POTUS - I can't begin to tell you how careful I have become while handling this clock!
The video could be twice as long, I'm sure none of us would mind at all!
+Troy Graham I dream of hour-long clickspringing
Shadowhurtz Don't we all! Hahaha
Troy Graham In all honesty, I download his videos, I subscribe to RUclips Red. I'm going to need a bigger Micro SD Card. :-)
Hahaha, go get one then!
such a nice video, I'll never have the patience to make a clock, nor do I have much interest in clocks. These videos are just so satisfying to anyone who appreciates shop tools and metal work
+Alexander Delarge Thank you for tuning in mate :)
I work as a machinist for 16 years now, altho much MUCH bigger pieces from 400mm - nearly 2meter, just got home from work and just watching this is pure relaxation for me looking forward to the finished project, and future projects! :)
+Daniel Hanssen Thank you Daniel, very much appreciate your support, definitely more projects to follow this one :)
Absolutely amazing! Watching those gears come together is like poetry. Great job Chris!
+TheChaosPsyke Thank you mate :)
Geez, I can't get over how gorgeous this clock is, and the moment you get to see everything working together after months of watching is purely satisfying.
Everything is so perfect it looks simply unreal. It's like some computer animation of clockwork for a high-budget steampunk anime.
And you made it with your own hands. Wow!
+Nathan McDaniel Great to have you watching Nathan
People with no machining experience or interest in machining take one look at this channel and are mesmerized!
I'm so happy for you getting this close to the end!
+Dux Bellorum Me too! thanks for tuning in :)
I have been a machinist for around 10. your are a great craftsman. love ur videos my favorite bit is u make most ur own tools and ur problem solving due to working in a limited shop. good job I look forward to ur next video
+Thomas Siekierski Cheers Thomas, very much appreciate your support :)
There are few series where - without fail - if I see an episode in my inbox, I will drop whatever I'm doing and watch. This is one of them. I've used a lathe on only one occasion (at school about 20 years ago), and I have no knowledge of clocks at all (or at least I didn't before I started watching these), but I appreciate the quality of the craftsmanship here - in both the metalwork and video-making departments. Keep up the fine work, Chris!
+Wabznasm Thanks for watching :)
You are the only person with an Australian accent that I can listen to. My girl friend is from new Zealand and I'm used to hers, Australian just sounds weird and I end up focusing on nothing else. But with you. Your work speaks way louder.
Very pleased that you went for 5 spokes when crossing out the wheels... I'm all for prime numbers in wheel crossing... 3, 5, 7, 11... somehow much more aesthetic than even numbers. Nice video, up to your established professional standards.
Man, seeing everything fit together and watching the hands spin for the first time brought the biggest smile to my face. Watching the whole process over the months and seeing it be so close to being finished makes me both giddy with glee like a five year old and a tad bit sad, knowing that it will soon be finished. Keep up the fantastic work Chris!
+gergorian Cheers mate! Still 5 more episodes to go on this one, and the next long term project is in development now, so plenty more to come :)
Chris,
I decided to comment only on the last vid in the series, as not to repeat myself umpteen times.
And, although I am not given to randomly used superlatives... there is but one word in its place here.
WOW !
Truly amazing work!!
+gh778jk Thanks very much for tuning in mate, I appreciate it :)
It's like poetry for machinists. Absolutely beautiful to watch.
I couldn't comment in all part of the project but this complicated hand work explains why the mechanic clock is expensive
but i enjoyed every minute
Thank you for sharing and these vides what makes youtube so much educating and fun
+aaag Thanks for watching
You have such amazing patience and easily produce the highest quality content on RUclips!
I am excited to see this work of art finished!
+The Art Of Weapons
IT really is a lost art.
+The Art Of Weapons Thanks mate, love your work :)
Just wanted to say your technique and craftsmanship is
amazing. Its inspiring to see.
Thanks very much for the encouragement Charles :)
If this is amateur work then I'd like to see professional clock-making. Your skills and knowledge with your tools is very impressive, excellent work man and your videos are all top shelf, bravo
I was supposed to go to sleep an hour ago... But then you posted this and I've gone back through your videos.
+Humberto Saltynut Terrific! Who needs sleep :)
Just wonderful work! These videos are a pure joy to watch.
Wow. Fantastic work you're doing, looking forward to the finished product. Also.. just watched all 16 episodes in one sitting. Very zen.
Watched this video to help figure out why an antique mechanical clock, hour hand, gets stuck at the 12. Thank you for the video. Will subscribe.
Beautiful clock. Just my sort of thing, nothing fancy and you can see all the working bits........one of the best series on youtube, your work is stunning Chris, I always get excited seeing a new episode and rewatch the others just because......
There's never too much or too little information, just the right balance. Great camera work and lighting plus it's never boring to watch......unmissable
+Matthew Sykes Terrific to have your support Matthew :)
Well there's my 15 minutes of meditation. Thanks Chris! :)
I know, my only regret is that he can't update more! His videos are honestly gold.
I'm binge rewatching them. Urgh, I need more in my lifeeeeee!
Oh wow, 23:45, time to go to bed...
OH BOY, CLICKSPRING UPLOADED!!!!
the same at 1am xD
What am i supposed to lick? D:
+B V A spring?
Chris, when you finaly finish this beautiful piece of horologie, please stick all these videos together and make one 2-3 hours documentary. It will be one of a kind. I would buy Blu-ray disc with such a movie! Not to mention it will be better than 99% of documentaries on TV. You have great talent not only in machining but in film industry also. Thank you for all happy moments I had with your videos!
Shaping small metal pieces with files is such a relaxing way to spend an evening.
Easily one of my favorite channels on RUclips! Your videos are so very well shot, edited and narrated.
Finally another video!! Feel free to make it an hour! I could watch this all day long! So amazing, you do such a great job, not only in your craftsmanship but also on cinematography!
Greetings from the future... It has gotten to the point where I drop everything when a Clickspring vid come out!
That's the most professional amateur work I've ever seen.
Inspiring.
I have to say as a machinist by training and by hobby, your craftsmanship and attention to detail is most admirable. This is the quality of product that I strive for as a machinist. What's more the videography and time spent on the videos shows how much you love what you're doing. I sincerely thank you for sharing your precious time and talents with the rest of us.
+William Mund Terrific to have your support William, and thanks for taking the time to watch and write :)
yo chris.... i need more of your videos.... they are truly inspiring.... you are an amazing craftsman and very professional... i have watched every one of your videos multiple times and i will continue watching them. please do another project........
The next clock video is on its way very soon Rod, expect it in about a week :)
Very cool to see this piece rotating finally, keep up the great work.
My goodness, what can I say what craftsmanship. Also incredible video techniques something that anyone would cherish!
It's bittersweet watching this finally come together! Like watching someone watch their kids go off to college.
Mindblowing work.
+Cesotoseot Still 5 more episodes before its off to college - Escapement, pendulum, stop work, winding key and another design modification that I'm building up the courage to attempt :)
61 dislikes???
People don't appreciate good craftsmanship and hard work anymore!
Yeah he can't just blink his eyes and spit these out.
Yeah it's not a CNC cutting this out.
Good Old Quality craftsmanship with skill! Great job!
The most professional video on u tube.Just the wright amount of commentary.Ive watched some engineering vids from America some are piss boring they just babble on and on.Oh and what a beautiful workshop.
+Anthony Pindor Great to have your support Anthony :)
I get more and more amazed and intrigued by this clock and the making of it. Great work Chris!
+Marin de Vree Cheers Marin, thanks for watching :)
Off the charts
Great ER tip. The clock looks great.
Never ever apologize for a long video. I would watch a full length movie if there was one!
Great job Chris! Incredible work!
+phooesnax Thank you Jim :)
Always amazed from your videos and craftsmanship!
Purely aesthetic holes with no tolerances needed whatsoever. *starts reaming*
Gotta love your style
This entire serial on making your own clock is probably the best made YT video on building something. Nice and precise builds, good narrating, good editing... Great! Keep building, and thanks for sharing.
I could watch this thing turning for ages!
What a beauty.
Another awesome video. The clip of the mechanism spinning was absolutely beautiful.
I agree with Poncho - consistently one of the best video series on You Tube, Heck on anything. You should be far more famous!
The project looks more like a clock now, which brings me the fear that it comes close to an end, I don't want this to end. Keep that beautiful work going.
+Ruji Yu Plenty more to come Ruji :)
I got shivers seeing the hands come out and the final wheel crossings. When the clockwork started coming together, it actually literally took my breath away.
This is genuine craftsmanship. Watching you work is a thing of beauty.
+Elliot Grey Thank you Elliot, very much appreciate the kind words :)
The finish on the parts is just ridiculous good! Thanks for the video and for sharing your work with us!
+Stefan Gotteswinter Great to have you watching Stefan :)
You sir are an inspiration. Would love a shop tour!
Incredible to see those hands finally start going around! Your attention to detail is amazing.
+John Drachenberg Thank you for tuning in John :)
you are by far the most patient man i know of. pretty damn skilled too. you have my respect.
+Snake322 Thanks for watching
Oh my god Chris, this is so amazing. Please keep up the amazing work, i've been watching for a couple months, and you haven't disappointed!
Consistently the best videos on RUclips. Thanks again. I would love to see a video tour of your workshop by the way. :)
you make it look so easy even though we all know its anything but easy. you have to love the attention to detail.
Chris you are so patient with the hand filing.
Magnificent work as always Chris!
+johnnyq90 Cheers mate!
This is just amazing, I just love your attention to detail. It is inspiring in a world of disposable rubbish to see someone working to such a high level.
+Tom Smith Cheers Tom, terrific to have your support :)
Fascinating! It’s hard believe people were doing this hundreds of years ago and without power tools and modern equipment.
I have never seen a video which emphasises the need of good quality, well kept, sharp hand files... One of the most under appreciated tools in anyone's inventory
+Jack Clarke So true Jack, nothing feels quite so sweet as the cut of a new file :)
Chris I love watching your videos... every time I'm that much closer to buying a lathe or a mill.
I'm liking the long form videos. Your clock looks to be coming together amazingly as well. Thank you for sharing your process with all of us. I know I at least have been finding all of this very interesting and quite entertaining. Keep up the good work and thanks again! :-)
From this single video I've learned a couple of great techniques! Thanks a lot, one of the best craftsmanship channels I've ever seen.
+ms4eji0bek Thanks for watching :)
Every new video is like, ok, lay back and get your dose of know-how.
...to the point I somehow cannot wait to ear the damn spring clicking!
Congratulations Chris. You do amaze internet, big time.
+Francois Hirigoyen Thank you Francois, very much appreciate your support :)
It honestly pisses me off that people dislike a click spring video
Terrific to have you watching mate :)
+Clickspring I wouldn't be anywhere else!
@MacroMachines Haters are probably people who don't have any skills, or anything better to do. These videos are amazing with the level of craftsmanship he displays. I'd imagine that doing the work is almost therapeutic for him. Making something from scratch can have that effect.
At the moment I'm looking at this, its 54 downvotes, vs 11K upvotes, so.... fraction of a percent downvoted it. Yeah, there's always a tiny fringe who hate whatever particular thing exists I guess, but they're insignificant.
I’m going to speculate on the Haters. Liberals, they must be liberals. Think about it.
I follow you for awhile, and i need to tell you man, your videos and yours construction quality it's amazing! Awesome job!
Your videos helped me restore an old heirloom "Seth Thomas Legacy 3w." Your work is entertaining and educational.
+Nathan Capps Terrific to hear that Nathan, very pleased the videos have helped :)
Great craftsmanship shows in the quality of the work and of the videos. Thorough job getting all the right camera shots. Clock making is such a timeless craft. (and that is a loaded statement)These videos restore a small piece of my faith in the world.
+Zach Kibbey Great to have you watching Zach :)
how many years experience have you got to make something this perfect?
Beautiful work Chris! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Hi Chris, thanks for another installment of your exquisite craftsmanship as you construct this clock which truly is a piece of art. Thanks for your gift mate!
+Jeffrey Vastine Terrific to have you watching Jeffrey :)
As always a great video. We were waiting for weeks, every day asking ourselves: today Clickspring wil appear?. It is a pleasure watching you, all the stress of the day disappears. Returns one to believe in man as a creative being. Thank you very much
+Ferlopag Thanks for being patient :)
Awesome work, I am loving every minute of this build.
Give this man a tv show
He's too cool for TV.
+Jttv TV is a wasteland. Online is where all the good content is.
you are something like bob ross among machinists. i don't know anything more peaceful than your videos about clock making
Thanks for the well made and inspiring videos. Your level of precision is jealousy inducing.
this has been an awesome series Ty for taking the time to post them on RUclips
Awesome work, Chris! I'm in the early stages of making my version of this clock and your videos are both inspiring and terrifying! With each new video you reveal additional operations that I've never attempted (or even heard of). I hope clocks are still in vogue if/when I finish mine.
+KenToonz Awesome Ken!
+Clickspring Out of curiosity, how long have you been doing metalwork? I started about 7 years ago.
+KenToonz Bought the red lathe in 2012 I think?
+Clickspring You've acquired all these tools and all these skills in 4 years??? Hell Chris! That's more impressive than the clock or your videos! :)
when someone describes something as absolutely premium I use your videos and work as a baseline for it. because your work is incredibly premium. fantastic work.
+mmcallery Thank you mate, very much appreciate your support :)
One of the most beautiful and a very high quality production video on RUclips. The wait for every new video is worth it. Thumbs up for keeping it lengthy. Bravo.
i love how every thing you do is so clean and there's no oil or grease on your benches. what are you going to to once the clock is made and i think your clock is running a bit fast :)
Amazing. Simply amazing.
nice to see the clock come this far, it will be bittersweet to see this series finish.
+clint lemire More to come once its finished Clint, thanks for taking the time to watch :)
Your videos make my OCD very happy! Everything is so shinny and accurate! I look forward to watching your videos!
amazing amazing amazing... you are a true master of art
Ahhh, seeing it all come together is beautiful :')
That was the most satisfaction I have felt all week. Thank you.
+Micro_Squid Thanks very much for tuning in :)
Time flies by when watching your videos sadly >.< thank u for the amazing work.
Beautiful.
So how much of a dance did you do when you saw it working for the first time?
Haha, I saw the tool marks left on the minute pilot and only began to say to myself, "oh, he's not gonna let those stay there" when you transitioned to some file finishing...
As always, such amazing and beautiful work! Simply the best "amateur" content producer on RUclips!
-EngineerGunter
+Hexlattice Ha Ha! There's no way I could get tool marks past you Gunter :)
Every time I come to watch a new episode I have the mentality that I'm just gonna be watching some decent machining. Yet I am blown away with every piece you make. Beautiful work.
I liked the video before actually watching it :) and I know I won't regret it later
+Jiří Jezdinský Great to have your support Jiří :)
Excellent series, I get to learn a lot about fine finishing, and, also would like to learn some of your production and editing skills... ;)
Thanks again for sharing, Pierre
+pierre beaudry Terrific to have you watching Pierre :)
Jeez man. This is poetry in motion. Nicely done.
+Thomas Barnes Thanks for tuning in Thomas
Between you and Inheritance Machining I get a lot of education in precision machine work. It is fantastic