Another quarantine project done. Starrett surface gauge style. Hope you guys enjoy the video. As always, thanks for watching. Thanks for your support: / calem21
This is gorgeous work! Thanks for taking the time to share, and PLEASE keep making new stuff - so very cool to see someone making so many high quality tools themselves and repurposing things along the way that would otherwise be thrown out.
It takes 'patience' to work through one's failures. It takes 'skill' to manipulate the medium into the desired shape. It takes 'artistry' to see the finished product before even starting. You sir have all three...amazing skills.
I think when you show a couple of mistakes or problems along the way to making something so well made it makes you seem as if you are nearly as imperfect as those of us watching you. Talent is often the drive to keep working until you achieve the result that you want. Never ever give up.
This is a wonderful example of your growing knowledge and skill, thank you for sharing. You have a gift and I am so gland about that. The new camera positions and shutter speeds are great too. Keep exploring the possibilities. Kindest regards and best wishes from Dublin, Ireland.
Well, one thing I’ve learned from this video! After careful consideration on the investment in machinery, tools, and supplies… let me get back to my search for a decent used surface gage!
As always, it is a treat to watch you do your thing, and it's amazing what you can do with what you have on hand. Keep putting up all your wonderful content for us to enjoy!!
A tip for those small easy to bend parts, take a piece of aluminum and drill and tap a hole for that thread, screw it in tight and it won’t bend, it can still shear so to mitigate that, bore a small shoulder that the knurled section fits tightly into, this will take all the tangential load off the threaded section and save you so much frustration
I love your vids man! You quickly went from some dude tinkering in his garage to a precision machinist nearly overnight. You seriously don’t understand how impressive a lot of the stuff you do is. I’ve been a machinist for a few years and I’m still in awe of a lot of your work! Please keep the toolmaking videos coming, not enough RUclips machinists do fun to watch toolmaking. Videos like yours are what inspires people to join the trade and keeps manual machining alive! Next time try making a cylindrical grinding jig. You have all the tools necessary to make one and you certainly have the skill. And as of now only 1 big you tuber has made one, Stefan. He’s big league, I wanna see you there too!
Another great video! I’m not even a machinist but I love watching you work! You have a resourcefulness in your approach that is refreshing. It’s great to watch you repurpose old metal and refurbish old machines... Cheers 🍻 brother!
Off the charts my friend. It is so grate to see you doing such fine work. You have come so far since i first watched you work on your first lathe. With no tools to speak of. Now look at you go.. god bless and keep up the grate work
This illustrates the dangers of letting an artist play with machine tools... it raises the bar to an unfair level. I was perfectly happy with my surface gauge before, now I guess I'll just melt it down and take up golf.
Utterly incredible ! Thankyou for sharing this beautiful build. How you turned the shaft so precisely without using a rest I cannot magine ! You are on your way towards robin and stefans level. Fantastic craftsmanship.
You absolutely never cease to amaze us all with your skills Ca Lem. Yet another brilliant piece of work! Skilfully designed beautifully executed. Keep on the way you are going and you will be one of the worlds best hands on machinist. So glad I subscribed 18 months ago, I've enjoyed every last video you have uploaded.
As soon as I saw the vice chucks at the end, i thought this might be a side channel of his.....like an alter-ego or something, lol Either way, can't wait to watch through some of this guy's videos.
Nice work mate, especially the pad design on the underside of the base and making your own tap. As an old machinist I do enjoy seeing your good skills at work...and a Ronnie van Zant fan as well! :)
Ca Lem is very a very resourceful man. I admire his attention to detail. When I first came across a video of his, I was impressed so I was checking out his channel and all it said was Simple Man " be something you can love and understand" Lynyrd Skynyrd.
found you channel about a week ago and now every video is a must watch! Your work is incredible but must also mention the camera work, editing, selective focus, use of bokeh etc. is very cool as well. Great stuff and thanks for sharing with us.
Awesome vid beautifully filmed an edited as always. Loved the shop level vid the other week. Would be keen to see more levels stuff cause it really showed off your precision
Don’t have the tool I need, but I do have a lathe, I can make one!! It’s gonna be amazing to see what you come up with over the course of the next 10 to 20 years! Your talent is equal to Tom Lipton, Robin Renzetti, and Stephon Gottswinter!
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In today's episode of "I don't have one so I'll make one"...
PLUS bonus build! Make a tap from a freakin' tap!
Incredible work dude.
This is gorgeous work! Thanks for taking the time to share, and PLEASE keep making new stuff - so very cool to see someone making so many high quality tools themselves and repurposing things along the way that would otherwise be thrown out.
Ca Lem never disappoints. Another fantastic build. Thank you for sharing!
It takes 'patience' to work through one's failures. It takes 'skill' to manipulate the medium into the desired shape. It takes 'artistry' to see the finished product before even starting. You sir have all three...amazing skills.
I think when you show a couple of mistakes or problems along the way to making something so well made it makes you seem as if you are nearly as imperfect as those of us watching you. Talent is often the drive to keep working until you achieve the result that you want. Never ever give up.
I watch your videos for 4 years now your work is awesome
The last test was so impressive! Well done!
Takes me back 45 years making a clock stand as part of my apprenticeship as a toolmaker.
Those mirror like finishing passes on the lathe are impressive. Very well tuned machine!
This is a wonderful example of your growing knowledge and skill, thank you for sharing.
You have a gift and I am so gland about that.
The new camera positions and shutter speeds are great too.
Keep exploring the possibilities.
Kindest regards and best wishes from Dublin, Ireland.
Well, one thing I’ve learned from this video! After careful consideration on the investment in machinery, tools, and supplies… let me get back to my search for a decent used surface gage!
Thank you, Thank you, for showing the parts breaking from the chuck. This always happens to me. You made me feel much better.
As always, it is a treat to watch you do your thing, and it's amazing what you can do with what you have on hand. Keep putting up all your wonderful content for us to enjoy!!
A tip for those small easy to bend parts, take a piece of aluminum and drill and tap a hole for that thread, screw it in tight and it won’t bend, it can still shear so to mitigate that, bore a small shoulder that the knurled section fits tightly into, this will take all the tangential load off the threaded section and save you so much frustration
I love your vids man! You quickly went from some dude tinkering in his garage to a precision machinist nearly overnight. You seriously don’t understand how impressive a lot of the stuff you do is. I’ve been a machinist for a few years and I’m still in awe of a lot of your work! Please keep the toolmaking videos coming, not enough RUclips machinists do fun to watch toolmaking. Videos like yours are what inspires people to join the trade and keeps manual machining alive! Next time try making a cylindrical grinding jig. You have all the tools necessary to make one and you certainly have the skill. And as of now only 1 big you tuber has made one, Stefan. He’s big league, I wanna see you there too!
Beautiful work ;)
TheDacchio thanks. Stay well and safe, brother.
Thanks a bunch Ca Lem. Always love watching your projects take shape. Very nice.
Another great video! I’m not even a machinist but I love watching you work! You have a resourcefulness in your approach that is refreshing. It’s great to watch you repurpose old metal and refurbish old machines... Cheers 🍻 brother!
Pretty freaking awesome young man!!! Attention to detail, and such devotion to accuracy is amazing. Love it!
Remember to wet sanding on the lathe. Wd40 or spirit, alcohol... So the abrasive grit wont fly all over machine surfaces and mechanisms
Off the charts my friend. It is so grate to see you doing such fine work. You have come so far since i first watched you work on your first lathe. With no tools to speak of. Now look at you go.. god bless and keep up the grate work
Thanks so much for the content. I really enjoy watching you make tools and parts.
This illustrates the dangers of letting an artist play with machine tools... it raises the bar to an unfair level. I was perfectly happy with my surface gauge before, now I guess I'll just melt it down and take up golf.
How about use it as the golf club
Utterly incredible ! Thankyou for sharing this beautiful build.
How you turned the shaft so precisely without using a rest I cannot magine !
You are on your way towards robin and stefans level. Fantastic craftsmanship.
At this rate, this guy will never run out of tools. He will just create a tool from another tool.
You always seemed to have the perfect feeds and speeds. That's amazing
You absolutely never cease to amaze us all with your skills Ca Lem. Yet another brilliant piece of work! Skilfully designed beautifully executed. Keep on the way you are going and you will be one of the worlds best hands on machinist. So glad I subscribed 18 months ago, I've enjoyed every last video you have uploaded.
Excellent craftsmanship as always. Truly enjoy watching you work.
Man, that's awesome! Beautiful work!
Very very nice workmanship indeed.
You know your way around a grinder for sure haha
Beautiful work as always.
im amazed by your precision, great work.
Impressive workmanship as always Ca Lem. Your resourcefulness and attention to design are a pleasure to watch. Andy
Beat ToT to it
Shame on TOT
There is no comparison with TOT this guy is legend 👌 the commitment is just outstanding
As soon as I saw the vice chucks at the end, i thought this might be a side channel of his.....like an alter-ego or something, lol
Either way, can't wait to watch through some of this guy's videos.
Always so much creativity on display. Another great video!
Sound check for hardness?! Love that!
Work of art, outstanding!
Your attention to detail is great... thank you for another great video
Love the content, nice piece of engineering from metal turning too heat treatment too surface grinding and testing wow👍👍👍
This is a nice design! Beautifully made!
Beautiful work as usual
Cà Lem !!
Awesome construction. Very nice detailing of the project.
Nice work mate, especially the pad design on the underside of the base and making your own tap. As an old machinist I do enjoy seeing your good skills at work...and a Ronnie van Zant fan as well! :)
Ca Lem is very a very resourceful man. I admire his attention to detail. When I first came across a video of his, I was impressed so I was checking out his channel and all it said was Simple Man " be something you can love and understand" Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Beyond amazing. Thank you for the video!
Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
Beautiful workmanship, you have some serious hand skills.
Excellent work, great design and materials.
Thanks for sharing and stay safe all.
Nice build Ca' Lem - keep up the great work.
Man that’s just awesome...you are an artist ! Thank you to share that with us....
another level, incredible work!!!!!
Your skills are off the charts! Keep it up my friend!
Incredible!
I wish I had your talent!
I always look forward to your videos. Very original content and good camera work.
Incredible craftsmanship as usual! Thanks so much 😊👍
Как всегда, красавчик. Очень качественная работа! Времени по ходу заняла, жуть!))))
Just found your channel recently and I've been watching so many of them while I'm in quarantine. Love your videos, keep it up man!
found you channel about a week ago and now every video is a must watch! Your work is incredible but must also mention the camera work, editing, selective focus, use of bokeh etc. is very cool as well. Great stuff and thanks for sharing with us.
"Ohhh", I actually made that sound when I saw the thumb screw fly out...
Earned a sub.
Great job, tuned out beautiful.
So very glad to see you working again. Always a pleasure to watch you make something from nothing.
Excellent work, enjoying your videos everytime!
Great Job!!!! something we take for granted we just buy it . Good inspiration!!
Awesome vid beautifully filmed an edited as always. Loved the shop level vid the other week. Would be keen to see more levels stuff cause it really showed off your precision
Liked this video very much! The fabrication and also editing was very well executed!
Nice video as always. Thanks for uploading 😀
Just incredible. Great job.
Don’t have the tool I need, but I do have a lathe, I can make one!! It’s gonna be amazing to see what you come up with over the course of the next 10 to 20 years! Your talent is equal to Tom Lipton, Robin Renzetti, and Stephon Gottswinter!
Very excellent work.
A real pleasure to watch
Stellar work sir!
You are an instrument maker!
Nice work!
Great craft skills and excellent video work. Lovely tool.
Very. Well. Done. Thanks for sharing.
very well made! Thank you for sharing this video! I've been wanting one of these. Maybe I will try my hand at making one.
Wonderful work Ca Lem! Very well done Sir! Greetings from Southport, UK.
Great realisation and vidéo.
Thank you !
You have some serious talent.
Just right, as always. My hat’s off to you. Thanks. Les in UK
Your work is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Very impressive work.
Very nice, epic machinist..love the machinery & your experience level..
Really nice work! 👍🏻
Excellent work👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing.
Well done! looks very well made!
I love yours movies , it’s pleasure to watch! Piece of art! Respect 😎
That’s a great demonstration of quality engineering. I wish I had your skills👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
Simply awesome !!!
Great video and fantastic work,thanks for sharing!
Awesome skill with the Lathe to make that round shape. Great camera work. Thanks for also showing the fails ;-)
Fantastic job.
Really well done 👍
Precision? noo ,, Ultra precision, very good job Cal as always !!
I wish I had 10% of your skill and talent. Keep the videos coming and stay safe.
A great job, thank you for sharing.
Incredible! Thanks for sharing
Superb work as always...
You are very talented your videos are top notch have watched a lot of them keep up the great work and please keep them coming
Your work is first rate sir.
Amazing work
Very nice work!
Beautiful!!!!
Top work and well done !!! 👌👍