I have to say I was amazed by this gear system. It's incredible and uses all available space for the lever. My dad is a mechanical engineer. I was always more of automation and electronics guy, loved to chase electrons more than having fun with screws. But to be a good tinkerer, you have to keep an eye or two on other stuff :D I hope you will invite Mr Robert Murray-Smith for some next year fun😉 It is wonderful to see this community of makers and science propagators developing. Merry Christmass and a happy New Year to all! 🎅
I love how much time you spent having fun with Emily's robot arm gift. The goofy things you did and six million dollar man sound effects had me in tears. 😂And I'm sure Emily loves that you had so much fun with it.
I came to say much the same. Lifting that bench with it was incredible! Who knew it was so strong! I’m sure Emily the Engineer loved seeing this. Loved the Sound effects and lifting the kid off his feet for his chocolate 🤣👍🇬🇧
TOT is definitely the guy you want making your present in this game. I feel like he always goes above and beyond. Like the guy who buys an ipod for a 20$ secret santa.
I was concerned you were going to take the kid's lunch money, but I'm glad to see you only took his candy. You're saving him later dental bills, such a considerate man! 😁😂
I know it’s late to comment on this video but I just rewatched it. Tony is really a magical creator. Super talented, funny and creative. While he doesn’t post as much as he used to I’m really glad he chooses to continue to upload something every now and again. Tony if you happen to read this you’re the best. I hope getting used to the new arm.
I do so love Maker Secret Santa. These clamps for Becky are stunning. For half a second, I thought maybe "SUBSCRIBE" was CGI'd in on the clamp, but then I remembered who I was watching. Thanks for sharing!
I always really love your Secret Santa videos. You clearly put a lot of thought and effort into the gifts you make and you are always interested in whatever you receive. Well done.
Well those clamps looked stunningly good, that drag engraving is particularly effective. The standout was the videography on this one, along with the music, fantastic stuff. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year TOT. Hopefully we will see a little more of you in 2024?
There's lots of good machining channels out there but theres only ONE This Old Tony!! Been watching your videos for almost a decade now, one of the first machinist channels I subscribed to and always been my favorite, informative and hilarious!! What more could you ask for! Thank you Tony!! Your awesome! Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas amd a Happy New Year!
this was so wholesome! 🤗The amount of thought and care that went into the clamps is wonderful. I loved this video especially your reaction to Emily's gift.
Becky's second set of claws look like a compliant mechanism! One that wraps around what it's grabbing. Those are super awesome, perhaps Becky's video shows that in action, will watch that next. 😁 Awesome content as always Tony, happy holidays! 🥳
@@mikamajlund3622 Tonylla oli hauskaa, Emilyllä oli hauskaa, molempien yleisöillä oli hauskaa. Maailma on parempi paikka ja kaikki voitti. Asioiden arvo ei ole aina yksioikoinen.
I am not a machinist, and most of the time I don't even understand the engineering behind some stuff ToT makes or explains... But I am all here for the awesome jokes and pieces of knowledge he shares! Happy holidays for you too sir!
If I could ever make something half as good as ToT does, I’d have a one-armed clamp. Incredibly beautiful and hilarious to watch, as always. Thank you and Merry Christmas ToT!
Dang, in her video Emily called out the fact that she she received a hand as her gift, and gave one to you, and then you at least thought about giving a THIRD hand specifically to Becky and then ACTUALLY received one from Emily. Crazy.
I like the solution with the pins.. i always thought the "retention Thingamajigg" looked a bit sloppy.., like a last moment solution.. You knocked this one out of the park!
I’ve got to say, some of yall make much higher quality and more time intensive projects than others. I sure would love to get This Old Tony as my secret Santa
@@ArunBasilLalWell, it's kind of in bad taste given that ToT has the advantage of years of metalworking and machining experience, which means his projects naturally align with the type of design that society sees as high quality. They've all made projects that are in line with their sub field of making, that really shouldn't be surprising or something to try and rank them on
@@bosstowndynamics5488 yeah, but not even bothering to properly clean up your 3D prints? Like all the fuzz on the spreader jaws? Just in poor taste IMO
@@Renee_R343think Emily spent longer designing and building hers than Tony did his because of two things - Tony's thing exists already. Tony has years of experience as a machinist. Tony made a machinist clamp. Emily made an arm. Materials wise, Tony used some spare brass and steel knocking about his shop. Emily used a bunch of plastic. Cost wise I wouldn't be surprised if it was fairly close. Tony had plenty of time to focus on finish, Emily spent hers designing the actual thing first. Now you value a machinists clamp more than a plastic third arm, which is fair. But effort and cost is probably about the same.
I love the Christmas gift specials us makers do for each other, it's really what makes our community very special and unlike any other. I'm sure Becky loved your machinists clamps, I'm half tempted to go try make my own now. Have a very merry Christmas, Tony! Enjoy being a robot :)
I made the same clamps in high school 46 years ago. Of course our shop teacher ( Rolls Royce trained machinist) made us us only a hacksaw and file to make the clamp body and lathe and drill press for screws. If it could be done by hand it was! Thanks Mr. Logan! I still use them today.
Hi Tony, watching you use the lathe with your new robot arm was absolute gold. I didn't spit out my drink on to my computer like most people on RUclips, perhaps I just have stronger lips than most, but I sure did have a good chuckle.
every year i watch this series and cant help but be jealous of whoever gets the TOT gift. this man makes the best gift every year. I might need the address for the breakdancing courtyard.
If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye, on account of the beauty, I don't know what will you are a monster. Thanks This Old Tony! (for sharing the process with us, I don't need a pair...)
The excitement when This Old Tony releases a new video is real. Tony, I find your editing very enjoyable, your humor is right up my alley and foremost I love the self irony in your videos, you are a really likeable character! Thank you for all you do!
I really love your clamps. But what I love even more is how kindly you showed off Emily's gift. You put so much effort into filming these use chases. Great.❤
Those clamps in their box! What a beautiful gift!!!! And the ingenuity of the robot arm! I love to see how much time and effort you gave to make someone happy. Happy Christmas all of you.
Olde Skewl viewer from your MySpace daze..... Appreciating the world's best Jazz Hands masticating machinists malapropisms Xmas, after Xmas, after Xmas. Keep yer schtick on the vice!
I absolutely love TOT! Never fails to get a laugh from me. This was no different. On top of that he always makes something super cool, or does something interesting. Easily top 3 YT creators for me.
Thank you Tony! I love my clamps!
Come on ToT, you clamped them, now pin them!
I love how he gave you his trademarked Subscribe Easter egg to include in your videos lol
I have to say I was amazed by this gear system. It's incredible and uses all available space for the lever. My dad is a mechanical engineer. I was always more of automation and electronics guy, loved to chase electrons more than having fun with screws. But to be a good tinkerer, you have to keep an eye or two on other stuff :D
I hope you will invite Mr Robert Murray-Smith for some next year fun😉
It is wonderful to see this community of makers and science propagators developing.
Merry Christmass and a happy New Year to all!
🎅
Thank you ToT for your time and sharing
Nice😮
Super and fabulous
Good
So glad the super strength aspect of the arm still works! Phew! Merry Christmas Tony! 😂
I'm blown away by that gear-hinge design!
He is edits were brilliant 👌💯🤙
I shoulda commented this on the main video, but those pyramid grippers look truly Festo-inspired
I want to buy whatever Super Strength power bank is that you used for it! Lol
It made it unscathed through shipping.
I love how much time you spent having fun with Emily's robot arm gift. The goofy things you did and six million dollar man sound effects had me in tears. 😂And I'm sure Emily loves that you had so much fun with it.
I came to say much the same. Lifting that bench with it was incredible! Who knew it was so strong! I’m sure Emily the Engineer loved seeing this. Loved the Sound effects and lifting the kid off his feet for his chocolate 🤣👍🇬🇧
oh 100%. that absolutely made my day 😅
The SYNERGY. The SYNERGY.
Oh THAT'S WHAT THE SOUND IS? Amazing.
Wait until he watches Emily's video and realizes he can take all the groceries inside in one go.
Subscriber for 9 years here. Still excited for every new episode. Thank you ToT for your time and sharing.❤
thanks RichJ!
Another richardj here! And I get a special feeling every time I see a Tony video! Keep them coming!
I love it when TOT puts out new content!
And this episode is particularly important for me personally. I've been looking for a way to clamp my fancy pants!
Welcome to the new guy!
TOT is definitely the guy you want making your present in this game. I feel like he always goes above and beyond. Like the guy who buys an ipod for a 20$ secret santa.
"Makes" an ipod
The clamps look amazing!! She’ll love them!
thanks! and fingers crossed!
@@ThisOldTony Robot fingers at that
Great work. Wow!!! I went to see her reaction and it was great!!!
Woohoo!
Grippers crossed.
I love a good parallel universe pun
go watch the movie called "Another Earth"
The engraving took that gift to 11. Very nice.
And the box took it to 12! Top and bottom machined out. 👍🇬🇧
I know the Secret Santa stuff is all fun and games, but dang Tony, these clamps will be treasured for years to come. Well done!
every time i come back to watch new or old videos, im constantly amazed at how good of a machinist, editor, and teacher tony is
And what about the sense of humor sprinkled throughout the episodes 😂
and comedian 😀
I've no idea how good a machinist he is -- and consequently I can't evaluate him as a teacher either. But damn, he makes some entertaining videos.
he might be old but he knows a thing er 2.
I genuinely can't tell if he engraved "subscribe" onto that one clamp, or just did an amazing job of editing it on.
I was concerned you were going to take the kid's lunch money, but I'm glad to see you only took his candy. You're saving him later dental bills, such a considerate man! 😁😂
That super zoomed in shot of the sparkling brass chips looked pretty spectacular
I thought for sure he was making custom glitter for the gift decoration
You are the best. No matter how sad or depressed I am you make me happy like no one else on RUclips. You are the friend the world needs.
Thanks Tony for the nice Supply of (Nowadays) rare Quality Content
Gotta love Tony, making or receiving gifts for/from him are equally amazing.
I can't believe I've never seen or thought of the idea to hold threaded rods with a nut like that. Genius
But what should we call it? Pinch Nut? Split Nut?
@@Itsa_Mearod between nuts 😉
@@Itsa_MeaSplitty Pinch Nuts
@ Itsa_Mea - Deez.
An ER collet?
I know it’s late to comment on this video but I just rewatched it. Tony is really a magical creator. Super talented, funny and creative. While he doesn’t post as much as he used to I’m really glad he chooses to continue to upload something every now and again. Tony if you happen to read this you’re the best. I hope getting used to the new arm.
Six million dollar man sound effects are the usual lovely touch. Great stuff.
Tony, the editing in these videos is far beyond what it has any right being and is one of the many reasons I always come back
It would turn out that Tony is an absolutely decent machinist and tinkerer but a world class production manager.
Dang, those clamps turned out gorgeous 😍
I do so love Maker Secret Santa. These clamps for Becky are stunning. For half a second, I thought maybe "SUBSCRIBE" was CGI'd in on the clamp, but then I remembered who I was watching. Thanks for sharing!
Never thought a clamp would be so effective at holding up a pair of pants. Might need one myself!
OMG, these clamps are works of art. Outstanding!
I always really love your Secret Santa videos. You clearly put a lot of thought and effort into the gifts you make and you are always interested in whatever you receive. Well done.
I almost got a tear in my eye TOT. The thoughtfulness you've shown to the recipient is very moving.
Signed,
A Trucker.
Well those clamps looked stunningly good, that drag engraving is particularly effective. The standout was the videography on this one, along with the music, fantastic stuff. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year TOT. Hopefully we will see a little more of you in 2024?
Of all the secret santas on the playlist, you definitely did the best job of showcasing the gift you received. Well done; I had a good laugh! 😊
That set of clamps is both terrifically functional and amazingly beautiful.
What a wonderful gift to make!
Those are the most beautiful clamps I've ever seen!
There's lots of good machining channels out there but theres only ONE This Old Tony!! Been watching your videos for almost a decade now, one of the first machinist channels I subscribed to and always been my favorite, informative and hilarious!! What more could you ask for! Thank you Tony!! Your awesome! Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas amd a Happy New Year!
I love seeing how handmade tools are created! Ty
this was so wholesome! 🤗The amount of thought and care that went into the clamps is wonderful. I loved this video especially your reaction to Emily's gift.
Those clamps…outstanding.
Tony, you make awesome gifts. And I love how you play with the gift you get! Happy Christmas 🎉
Those clamps are so beautiful they made me cry!
Becky's second set of claws look like a compliant mechanism! One that wraps around what it's grabbing. Those are super awesome, perhaps Becky's video shows that in action, will watch that next. 😁 Awesome content as always Tony, happy holidays! 🥳
Tony's clamps were for Becky. The claws came from Emily the Engineer :-)
@@egodreas Ha, thanks for the correction. 😊
Tony valmisti käytettäviä työkaluja ja sai vasta lahjaksi muovi lelun 😣
@@mikamajlund3622 Tonylla oli hauskaa, Emilyllä oli hauskaa, molempien yleisöillä oli hauskaa. Maailma on parempi paikka ja kaikki voitti. Asioiden arvo ei ole aina yksioikoinen.
Best Christmas present... a TOT video! Thanks, Santa Tony!
I am not a machinist, and most of the time I don't even understand the engineering behind some stuff ToT makes or explains... But I am all here for the awesome jokes and pieces of knowledge he shares! Happy holidays for you too sir!
Beautiful work. Everything was so perfect. Even the box.
If I could ever make something half as good as ToT does, I’d have a one-armed clamp. Incredibly beautiful and hilarious to watch, as always. Thank you and Merry Christmas ToT!
Not only has This Old Tony made something genuinely useful but also beautifully made. What a talent.
Dang, in her video Emily called out the fact that she she received a hand as her gift, and gave one to you, and then you at least thought about giving a THIRD hand specifically to Becky and then ACTUALLY received one from Emily. Crazy.
Beautiful clamps! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
If I don’t check the other channels, I can live in a world where everyone made and received clamping jaws.
And if you only watch Emily's, everyone made hands!
I like the solution with the pins.. i always thought the "retention Thingamajigg" looked a bit sloppy.., like a last moment solution..
You knocked this one out of the park!
You're putting the squeeze on us here 😂
tis the season to squeeze!
What a wonderful gift she will cherish these forever………
I’ve got to say, some of yall make much higher quality and more time intensive projects than others. I sure would love to get This Old Tony as my secret Santa
This is true. I am surprised not many are saying this.
@@ArunBasilLalWell, it's kind of in bad taste given that ToT has the advantage of years of metalworking and machining experience, which means his projects naturally align with the type of design that society sees as high quality. They've all made projects that are in line with their sub field of making, that really shouldn't be surprising or something to try and rank them on
@@bosstowndynamics5488 yeah, but not even bothering to properly clean up your 3D prints? Like all the fuzz on the spreader jaws? Just in poor taste IMO
@@bosstowndynamics5488 i.e 14:22
@@Renee_R343think Emily spent longer designing and building hers than Tony did his because of two things - Tony's thing exists already. Tony has years of experience as a machinist.
Tony made a machinist clamp.
Emily made an arm.
Materials wise, Tony used some spare brass and steel knocking about his shop. Emily used a bunch of plastic.
Cost wise I wouldn't be surprised if it was fairly close.
Tony had plenty of time to focus on finish, Emily spent hers designing the actual thing first.
Now you value a machinists clamp more than a plastic third arm, which is fair. But effort and cost is probably about the same.
Brilliant gift and execution.
I love the Christmas gift specials us makers do for each other, it's really what makes our community very special and unlike any other. I'm sure Becky loved your machinists clamps, I'm half tempted to go try make my own now.
Have a very merry Christmas, Tony! Enjoy being a robot :)
Stunning gift. Very nice
I love how you use the clamps to show off your old turntable project
Thanks Tony
Great clamps, and video presentation of your making them!
Also, best gift receipt video I’ve seen yet!
Beautiful clamps! The old MAHO is doing great!
Your fancy pants clamps are very cool. The engraving put them over the top. They came out, . . . . may I say it, . . . . beautiful.
I made the same clamps in high school 46 years ago. Of course our shop teacher ( Rolls Royce trained machinist) made us us only a hacksaw and file to make the clamp body and lathe and drill press for screws. If it could be done by hand it was! Thanks Mr. Logan! I still use them today.
Both gifts were quite clever! Thanks for sharing.
I like the brass screws, softer and almost self lubricating, nice.
Awesome job Tony! 😃👍🏼🗜️🗜️👊🏼
Fantastic heirloom quality clamps. I would be over the moon excited to receive those for Christmas!
What a lovely gift. Merry Christmas everyone.
Went with the non-magnetic bronze! Wow! The good stuff! Lot more expensiver than the regular magnetic kind. Spared no expense!
It's not Christmas until I've seen the Makers Secret Santa Series! I've now seen all of it, and back at yours. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Tony. Comedy Gold
Great video! Exquisite craftsmanship and great humor.
Hi Tony, watching you use the lathe with your new robot arm was absolute gold. I didn't spit out my drink on to my computer like most people on RUclips, perhaps I just have stronger lips than most, but I sure did have a good chuckle.
Those clamps are beautiful! And that wooden case just made it even better!
Those are the nicest clamps I have ever seen. And the Honor to Becky, is just awesome. You are a good man. And people like you give men a good name.
Of course, the machinist gives the best secret santa gifts. That engraving took it to a whole other level. Then the wooden box, chefs kiss.
every year i watch this series and cant help but be jealous of whoever gets the TOT gift. this man makes the best gift every year.
I might need the address for the breakdancing courtyard.
That engraving looks Spectacular
If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye, on account of the beauty, I don't know what will you are a monster. Thanks This Old Tony! (for sharing the process with us, I don't need a pair...)
He’s out of control. That’s a $400 gift all day. Very nice and top craftsmanship. The storage case is such a plus.
Wow those clamps turned out amazing!! What a gift!! 😍
Thanks Tony for the nice Supply of (Nowadays) rare Quality Content. You're putting the squeeze on us here .
Your presents are the best every year !!!!
These turned out AMAZING!!!
The excitement when This Old Tony releases a new video is real. Tony, I find your editing very enjoyable, your humor is right up my alley and foremost I love the self irony in your videos, you are a really likeable character! Thank you for all you do!
Those clamps look incredible! Great video!
It just baffles me that you can make a video about machining this funny. At the end I'm always left with a smile on my face.
You Sir, are one of my favorite channels!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all of your family!!! God Bless!!!
Exquisite!
True functional jewelery.
The clamps are amazing! I think she'll be more than happy to receive such beautifully crafted and unique ones.
I really love your clamps. But what I love even more is how kindly you showed off Emily's gift. You put so much effort into filming these use chases. Great.❤
Nice to see This Old Tonys woodshop getting in the christmas spirit 😁
You are really creative! This clamp has a unique design, it’s truly a work of art.❤
The Secret Santa episode is always my favorite.
Those clamps in their box! What a beautiful gift!!!! And the ingenuity of the robot arm! I love to see how much time and effort you gave to make someone happy. Happy Christmas all of you.
The amount of effort you putting in to showing your appreciation for the gift is just awesome!
Every year, you give a gift that will last several generations. This year, was the best so far. Every year, I envy the person who gets your gift.
Those clamps are incredible! The engraving turned out so nice
Most excellent as always Tony!
ATB, Robin
I'm so happy you keep making videos! Bravo.
Olde Skewl viewer from your MySpace daze.....
Appreciating the world's best Jazz Hands masticating machinists malapropisms Xmas, after Xmas, after Xmas.
Keep yer schtick on the vice!
these are really nice clamps. Thank you for showing
I absolutely love TOT! Never fails to get a laugh from me. This was no different. On top of that he always makes something super cool, or does something interesting. Easily top 3 YT creators for me.
Not only a great video, as usual. But the sound effects take it to the next level. You are the 6 million dollar man!!
Love it !!
This Old Tony I'd be very proud to own a few of those clamps ..
The screws you cut are gorgeous man !!