Yeah - this is a PHENOMENALLY valuable resource! I love the mix of the formal explanation of why things are the way they are - along with the "Yeah - but I don't bother with all of that - this is better/cheaper/easier!"
It is just a threaded screw with division’s of 25 notches on its belt. The only match is addition. If the barrel stops between two numbers, then “SWAG” it. (Sophisticated Wild Ass Guess). And feeler gauges fall into two classes; flat and stepped. While flat are common and obvious in description, the “Stepped” are my favorite for speed and accuracy. I bought my 3 sets from SnapOn but if setting cold valve lash to 0.010”, I have to find the one that is marked 0.090”-0.011”. This make a step that stops taking the feel out of feeler gauges, that’s how they got their name. My only recent discovery in the world of accuracy was a documentary about an engineer before the turn of the century who tool steel and compound, rubbing each together for weeks or months. Each became standards so flat that when dry, the stuck together. Sold as a set and in very high demand, they sold for thousands of dollars. Millions in todays value. It was the beginning of machine making accuracy for firearms. This would allow interchangeable parts. Smith & Wesson pulled a stunt at the worlds Fair in Paris in 1906 (Not sure as going by memory) but to show their firearm accuracy, he took 8 firearms hours was spent on by technicians & engineers who filed and fitted each part. Either Wesson or Smith was the salesman and put on a show for hundreds. He disassembled every part of all six guns, moved the parts at random, put them together and they fired accurately. It was a huge victory for sales. Even though years before “Machines” could reach that level of accuracy.
Tin is possibly confusing "accuracy" with "precision". Accuracy is adherence to a standard. Precision is how finely divided the measurement is. You can have something that is very precise, down to a hundredth of a millimeter, but it can be several millimeters off standard.
4K video downloader is very good. I paid £10 for a licence so I can download playlists but you can download individual vids without it costing anything.
Tim, I’ve been meaning to message you for ages. I’m a long time fan of your work. Like you I have an interest in all things engineering, I’m a tinkerer, and I’m never happier than when I’m in my garage welding, soldering or generally making/breaking something. I’ve been a fan of your work since the “secret life of” series. I watched them on video over and over and over as a child, seeing you and Rex talk about and demonstrate how things work really struck a chord with me. I’ve re-watched the shows many times since, and recently with my children who also loved them. It’s fair to say you inspired at least two generations of my family! I did actually meet Rex back in about ‘97, as we were both competitors on robot wars series 2. He was a lovely guy, they say never meet your heroes, but Rex didn’t disappoint. I’m emailing you today to say thanks for your recent RUclips series documenting your experiences over your long career in engineering. I find the new videos fascinating and it’s fantastic that you’ve taken the time to detail the practical things you’ve learned over the years. I love the level of detail you go into, and your passion is evident. I hate to think of this sort of practical hands-on real world knowledge being lost. That’s all really, I’m a huge fan, love your work, thanks for everything you’ve contributed over the years. I for one really appreciate it. I’ve never actually made it over to Southwold pier to see your under the pier arcade, but hope to do so soon. I live in Bristol, so it’s a bit of a trek, but I will make the effort as I’m sure it’ll be worth it. Thanks again Tim, I’m 45 now, and have been watching your stuff for 30+ years and will continue to do so. We need more Tim Hunkins in the world if you ask me! :-) Just getting to see the different parts of your workshops is a treat. Thanks Dan
I fail to comprehend how this man does not have a million or more subscribers in 2022! Simply incredible content since before RUclips was a proverbial twinkle in the eye!
You’ve probably been asked this before but…. Any chance of doing videos of you fair ground inventions. One contraption per video starting from your oldest to latest. I know some have had their own airing but, as someone who has followed you from childhood, (and given I live on the other side of the planet), I would love to see them ALL, sequentially, and in their finest glory. With, of course, your cometary to their secrets and hidden Easter eggs. Thanks for YEARS of entertainment.
I agree, I would enjoy that very much. Also agree with watching you for years. I'm from the US and finding your SLOM series occasionally on broadcast TV was always a joy. Thanks for years of info and enjoyment.
Thankyou so much for your videos. They are very interesting and informative. Today we are so technologically advanced but the basis of this technology is so little seen or understood.
This takes me back to the 90s, the only 2 things missing are the late, great Rex Garrod (sleep well good sir) and the legendary sketches, I'd love to see some of those. Tim, I wish to thank you for bringing us these videos and the original secret life series. Since I emailed you many years back I've learned so much, mostly about electronics. You and Rex are a large part of the reason I love engineering today. Thank you.
I just arrived at your channel a few days ago and I am still trying to figure out WHY did RUclips not tell me about you LONG AGO! Your content is amazing! I am trying to soak up all I can and forcing my 5 yr old son to watch with me when ever possible! He loves this stuff just has a rather short attention span. Thank you for existing and helping me teach my boy!
Tim I wish you lived next door to me.. I'd b there helping you daily and learning your skills.. Thx for taking us along on another informative adventure.. Take care my friend and God Bless...
English to American Translations: Spanner = Wrench Torch = Flashlight Spudger = Drift Pinch Nut/Clinch Nut = RivNut Thread Repair Kit = Helicoil Linisher = Belt Grinder Castle Thread = Acme Thread Great episode as always. I just wanted to leave a comment. My favorite part: "The micrometer is more accurate than I can cope with" I hear you there. Oh! The ball thread! I had no idea what was under there. That is so cool!
Tim you’re an inspiration to us all and you will never be replaced. Your knowledge is indispensable and your guides improve our own skills. Please keep them coming.
You're a world class national treasure, Tim! These videos really give me nostalgic feelings about growing up in the 90s and watching The Secret Life Of series on PBS. Thanks for making RUclips a better place with your videos.
Long may your expertise live. I was utterly transfixed by the presentations that you and Rex made being myself, a child of the mid seventies. Secret life filled my young mind with vast amounts of useful information and set me on the path to where I am now. I cannot thank you enough for educating me in my young years and for answering the call to continue to share your knowledge and experience. The theme music reminds me of days gone and days present, all equally important. Further gratitude, Doug.
I was last at the Exploratorium over 6 years ago... and I *remember* your clock. It is quite the centerpiece attraction! It makes you stop and look for a while. After seeing many of your "Secret Life" series videos over the last year, I'm delighted that I've actually seen your work in person. :)
I could listen to Tim tell us about pretty much ANYTHING and it would make me happy. But to hear a man talk about his life's passion is definitely a treat!
Podger: A general philosophy, I think! It was good to see the clock in the Exploratorium. I went there as a child in the 60's and ended up designing exhibits at a similar science museum many decades later. Secret Life keeps me dialed into this wonderful world. Thanks again, Tim!
This series is a treasure trove of knowledge and experience. Love the 'learn from my mistakes' sections. And seeing someone do the simple physical parts is invaluable if you don't have a real life mentor to learn from.
Thank you Tim! Not just for this very informative piece, but also for rekindling many fold memories of your 80s series with Rex, and how I sat glued to the TV whenever it came on. Please do keep up sharing your great work, and stay healthy. ❤
My new favorite channel. I’m watching this entire episode too. I’m strangely obsessed with screw threaded fasteners. Must be something in my German DNA.
If you're interested in the origin and the 'natural history' of the screw thread, there's a nice wee book called 'One Good Turn' by Witold Rbyczynski. It's probably out of print now but it's worth searching for. And incidentally, thank you Tim for remarking on the Useful Podger - podger was one of my late father's favourite words, and tools. You'd have liked him - no tool was ever the wrong tool when the job had to be done. He really respected your ability and outlook. Keep the oily rag flying Mr. Hunkin.
Tim, you are always such an educator and an entertainer. I know Rex is very proud of you and enjoying all of your content and only wishing he could help out.
Tim, When I was in high school (in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia) I had an after school job in an engineering workshop sweeping the floors and emptying the,swarf etc. One day, during tea break, the boss asked the question: "do you ever wonder how they made the first lead screw". That was sixty years ago and I've often pondered that question. You've now answered it. And it was beautifully simple. Thank you.
I really admire you and your work. You are a master at your art. I miss seeing the sort of things you produce. Some of it was in existence when I was a boy here in the U.S. but that's been long ago. I'm 75 years old and find your videos relaxing. Love the Brits!
Holy shit, it's the "Secret Life of Machines" guy. Thanks! You've inspired me so much. It's 2022, and I'm showing my friends the Internal Combustion Engine episode.
Tim, as a certified automotive ASE* Master tech in the states, I am tremendously pleased with the presentation, examples, history and the teaching you provide. I was told that “Archimedes” invented the screw that was using to lift water. Also famous for levers and fulcrums but still as fascinating subject. I was riveted to my chair as I watched, as if to somehow bolt down unable to move. I have gravity but what would space travelers use to hold them with no gravity. Velcro I guess as their sleeping quarters are sleeping sacks held in place with the generic two part material we now call “Hook & Loop” fasteners. Another interesting screw extractor is made by Ridid Tool, but provides a shaft with fluted sides. A hole is drill, the fluted extractor is driven into the hole, then a nut slides over it with matching internal fluted or vertical raised areas and turned by hand to extract the broken bolt. The fluted extractors can be replaced but often kept by the technician like me, as a trophy or sorts. As you call it a “Poder”, in the states we call it a “Spud” wrench. Tapered on one end but fixed size “Spanner” commonly used in construction as I repaired TV and Telephone Relay towers from 100 feet to 1,375 feet. That was the tallest for me when much younger. Thanks very much! God bless the brain that never sleeps or gets tired of learning. (*ASE= Automotive Service Excellence, 8 categories of questions on a test. Pass all 8, they award you a “Master Level” award.)
Tim you are brilliant and you always have been and you always will be, Much Much Respect, I have been watching and enjoying all your productions for decades, Exellent.
my fascination with engineering began with acme lead screws for rotary to liner motion many years ago with window opening devices, sadly i don't have an impressive workshop such as Tim has, but thanks to Tim and his excellent films hopefully new generations of engineers will be inspired
This video was perfectly timed. I am rebuilding a trailer and needed a less permanent fixture than rivets but had never heard of cinch/rivet nuts. They will be perfect, many thanks Tim.
Tim, you're an engineering god! Fascinating, educational, friendly, reassuring, nostalgic... Peering over your shoulder is absolutely, bloody brilliant! Thanks mate, much appreciated! 😃☮️
I'm retired. I'm still learning. Thank You, Tim, for explaining all this to us. We really appreciate it. I like the fact you call them "G" clamps, while in the USA we call them "C" clamps.
Tim - how lovely to see you’re still “at it” so to speak and what fun these videos are! Brilliant to see them in modern high quality after the dire old recordings - which I still watch of course. A legend in your own lunchtime. Thank you! And your machines will go down in history.
Hi Tim, I grew up watching your original series on Tv in Canada, and I loved them. I am so glad you decided to make a new series of 'secret lives of' things. thanks very much for keeping the tradition alive for all us tinkerers
Greetings from North America, specifically, Port Chester, NY. Port Chester was the home of Russell, Burdsall, and Ward. In the 19th century, stove manufacturers were using carriage bolts and Russell and Burdsall, two Quackers in New York City began making nuts and bolts. The village was known as the capital and nuts and bolts, and the company claims to be the first large scale producer. RBW left the village in 1973 leaving behind a contaminated property that is the site of a closed supermarket. Thank you for the very informative video.
This is a great channel. In the US we call your “self tapping screws”, “sheet metal screws”. There is another class of screws in the US call self tapping but they have a drill bit tip that makes the hole in the metal followed by threads. If you want some, I will DHL you a box.
British English "G-clamp" = American English "C-clamp" BrEng "Castle Threads" = AmEng "Acme Threads" BrEng "Mole Grips" = AmEng "Vice-Grips" (trademark name for "locking pliers") Thank you Tim.
As a French Canadian from Québec, we didn't get the chance to have such a remarkable TV Show as the secret of machine here. I discovered it way later when youtube era came to be. I watched em all and found it was the best technical TV show ever made ; Now that I stumbled on your new episodes, I can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your knowledge (and also attitude) with the world again! Like some said here, you're kinda a national treasure! Wish you well and health and such, keep going at it as long you can, there's such a big need for edutainment like what you're so good at doing these days... Merci.
Is it weird that i found this super interesting? Up untill now i thought myself to the only one to ever give this peticular subject lots of attention. I like so many truly love these videos. And yes, this was video is especially fun and mental-mechanically satisfying. TIM HUNKIN ROCKS!! ✌😎👍
The fastest hour all about screws ever. Sir your knowledge and history is astounding and we mere viewers are humbled in your wake. I aspire to be half the engineer you are. Hats off to you sir
Your videos are the most comprehensive review on a specific mechanical subject I have ever encountered. I have had four or five years of technical training and worked the "dead line" reparing all of the machines that the other technicians gave up on for a fair part of my career, so I spent a lot of time trying to learn all the tips and tricks to fix things and get everything back up and running, so I feel I have a fair perspective in saying your videos cover the subject wonderfully. Thank you for all the hard work and dedication. Additional thoughts: The springs that are screwed into the tapped hole to fix the threads are called thread inserts for metals HELICOIL® and they were made by the devil to make mechanics sorry they ever encountered a Helicoil. After being loosened and re-tightened a few times like on an acces pannel they fail. Better to tap it to a larger size or to fill it with weld and re-drill and tap it again. Also the Helicoil only has about 40% of the original holding strength. Another interesting related subject is Torque Seal and anti tamper indicator paist. Both can be applied in a small dab to the edge of the head of a tightened bolt or to a nut and if the bolt head moves the hardened paist will crack and you will know that it has moved and may be loose. Thanks again for all of the amazing videos, they are a treasure for all who are dedicated to learning and designing machines.
Respectfully, I’ve never seen anyone use a nutsert or “pop rivet” thread gun. Frankly, I never knew they existed. That said, I’ve always installed nutserts by dropping the nutsert or “pop rivet” thread into the hole, running in a bolt and just keep thumb pressure down while tightening the bolt with an open end wrench. This method takes advantage of the inclined plane that makes screws and bolts as helpful as they are. It’s much easier than the rivet gun method, apparently as I’ve never grunted while installing a nutsert. ☺️👍🏼 Found your channel only today and I’ve enjoyed each of the videos I’ve seen so far! Bravo, Sir! 👏 👏👏👏👏
This video, as the others on the channel, are a true treasure. I wish I could have access to this material 20 years ago, it could have radically improved my terrible career choices.
Tim, I thank you for your videos! I used to work with my late dad in the shop as a kid. He tried to teach me the years of his experience very much like you are doing now. Thank you for sharing your years with us! He would have thoroughly enjoyed your vids as well.
Keep it up Tim! I still play Secret Life of Machines for people :) RIP Rex..so many of us driven mad by our own mind. The protection mechanisms of the human (and other) brains, truly mind bending (please pardon the awful play on words)..
When I started watching this my thinking was I know all of this but the presentation is so good It kept me watching. Even though yes most of it is basic fastener knowledge that I know about or have done I still found it an excellent and interesting watch. This would be absolutely brilliant for a school shop teacher to show to students over one or two classes. Also have to mention the creative genius this man is,the machines he and partners have built must be incredible to see up close.
What a truly marvellous video. Even though I knew a lot of this already from my early days in the workshop, I still found out one or two things I didn’t know about. I recommend this video to anyone who’s starting to get into a bit of DIY with anything that’s bolted together. Thank you Mr Hunkin. A job well done!
48:46 - hah! I've long admired that clock, and then I came across your channel some weeks ago, and... I think I've only just now made the connection between the two! Kudos on that wonder of a thing. Whenever I'm there with someone, I try to be near it around the hour, to be able to point it out right before it starts doing its thing. Nice work! On all of this, really, but on that one in particular just because I've admired it from so much nearer by. :)
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This bit got to me: "More than a lifetimes worth. I think these came from Rex's workshop." So much unsaid.
I also felt that comment.
Yeah right in the feels on that....
Yep, me too.
at 1:08
Yes, that gave me a twinge and memories of good times on camera. RIP Rex.
These videos make my week. I think Tims workshop should be made into a national monument.
Yeah - this is a PHENOMENALLY valuable resource! I love the mix of the formal explanation of why things are the way they are - along with the "Yeah - but I don't bother with all of that - this is better/cheaper/easier!"
Tim is a national treasure of Europe!
@@adrianhutu uhm, Brexit? He doesn't live in Europe, he lives in the United Kingdom.
World heritage site
@@1st1anarkissed The UK still is in Europe, just not part of the EU anymore. Huge difference.
"I don't often use my micrometer. It's more accurate than I can cope with"
Haha I feel you.
How do you feel about feelers?
It is just a threaded screw with division’s of 25 notches on its belt. The only match is addition. If the barrel stops between two numbers, then “SWAG” it. (Sophisticated Wild Ass Guess).
And feeler gauges fall into two classes; flat and stepped. While flat are common and obvious in description, the “Stepped” are my favorite for speed and accuracy. I bought my 3 sets from SnapOn but if setting cold valve lash to 0.010”, I have to find the one that is marked 0.090”-0.011”. This make a step that stops taking the feel out of feeler gauges, that’s how they got their name.
My only recent discovery in the world of accuracy was a documentary about an engineer before the turn of the century who tool steel and compound, rubbing each together for weeks or months. Each became standards so flat that when dry, the stuck together. Sold as a set and in very high demand, they sold for thousands of dollars. Millions in todays value. It was the beginning of machine making accuracy for firearms. This would allow interchangeable parts.
Smith & Wesson pulled a stunt at the worlds Fair in Paris in 1906 (Not sure as going by memory) but to show their firearm accuracy, he took 8 firearms hours was spent on by technicians & engineers who filed and fitted each part. Either Wesson or Smith was the salesman and put on a show for hundreds. He disassembled every part of all six guns, moved the parts at random, put them together and they fired accurately. It was a huge victory for sales. Even though years before “Machines” could reach that level of accuracy.
Tin is possibly confusing "accuracy" with "precision". Accuracy is adherence to a standard. Precision is how finely divided the measurement is. You can have something that is very precise, down to a hundredth of a millimeter, but it can be several millimeters off standard.
This is the sort of content that is worth preserving somewhere outside of RUclips - too valuable to risk losing.
Good idea guys
4K video downloader is very good. I paid £10 for a licence so I can download playlists but you can download individual vids without it costing anything.
Yup one wrong word about any of their favoured subjects and your whole set of videos is gone.
I remember watching Tim and Rex on The Secret Life when I was a kid in the early 90's. It's so good to see that Tim is still at it!
R.I.P. Rex
You are an inspiration and a breath of fresh air after all these years. Your videos are like catnip for tinkerers. Thank you, sir.
Always happy to hear your voice, and learn.
Tim,
I’ve been meaning to message you for ages.
I’m a long time fan of your work.
Like you I have an interest in all things engineering, I’m a tinkerer, and I’m never happier than when I’m in my garage welding, soldering or generally making/breaking something.
I’ve been a fan of your work since the “secret life of” series. I watched them on video over and over and over as a child, seeing you and Rex talk about and demonstrate how things work really struck a chord with me. I’ve re-watched the shows many times since, and recently with my children who also loved them. It’s fair to say you inspired at least two generations of my family!
I did actually meet Rex back in about ‘97, as we were both competitors on robot wars series 2. He was a lovely guy, they say never meet your heroes, but Rex didn’t disappoint.
I’m emailing you today to say thanks for your recent RUclips series documenting your experiences over your long career in engineering. I find the new videos fascinating and it’s fantastic that you’ve taken the time to detail the practical things you’ve learned over the years. I love the level of detail you go into, and your passion is evident. I hate to think of this sort of practical hands-on real world knowledge being lost.
That’s all really, I’m a huge fan, love your work, thanks for everything you’ve contributed over the years. I for one really appreciate it. I’ve never actually made it over to Southwold pier to see your under the pier arcade, but hope to do so soon. I live in Bristol, so it’s a bit of a trek, but I will make the effort as I’m sure it’ll be worth it.
Thanks again Tim, I’m 45 now, and have been watching your stuff for 30+ years and will continue to do so. We need more Tim Hunkins in the world if you ask me! :-)
Just getting to see the different parts of your workshops is a treat.
Thanks
Dan
I fail to comprehend how this man does not have a million or more subscribers in 2022! Simply incredible content since before RUclips was a proverbial twinkle in the eye!
I totally agree this man is brilliant.
Reason is because there's not a million people out there with half a brain
🌎
Please don't stop making these videos. 🙏
Tim is using this platform to the fullest of its potential. Truly brilliant
You’ve probably been asked this before but….
Any chance of doing videos of you fair ground inventions.
One contraption per video starting from your oldest to latest.
I know some have had their own airing but, as someone who has followed you from childhood, (and given I live on the other side of the planet), I would love to see them ALL, sequentially, and in their finest glory.
With, of course, your cometary to their secrets and hidden Easter eggs.
Thanks for YEARS of entertainment.
I agree, I would enjoy that very much.
Also agree with watching you for years. I'm from the US and finding your SLOM series occasionally on broadcast TV was always a joy.
Thanks for years of info and enjoyment.
I second that.... 🙂
Thankyou so much for your videos. They are very interesting and informative. Today we are so technologically advanced but the basis of this technology is so little seen or understood.
This takes me back to the 90s, the only 2 things missing are the late, great Rex Garrod (sleep well good sir) and the legendary sketches, I'd love to see some of those. Tim, I wish to thank you for bringing us these videos and the original secret life series. Since I emailed you many years back I've learned so much, mostly about electronics. You and Rex are a large part of the reason I love engineering today. Thank you.
I just arrived at your channel a few days ago and I am still trying to figure out WHY did RUclips not tell me about you LONG AGO! Your content is amazing! I am trying to soak up all I can and forcing my 5 yr old son to watch with me when ever possible! He loves this stuff just has a rather short attention span. Thank you for existing and helping me teach my boy!
Find the old videos, the remastered ones. Gold !!
Being able to get tips like this from a craftsman with a lifetime of experience is gold.
This is the most interesting thing that RUclips has offered me in the last 10 years, thanks friend for sharing your knowledge
A lifetime of knowledge on nuts and bolts shared in less than an hour. Excellent!
Tim I wish you lived next door to me.. I'd b there helping you daily and learning your skills.. Thx for taking us along on another informative adventure.. Take care my friend and God Bless...
English to American Translations:
Spanner = Wrench
Torch = Flashlight
Spudger = Drift
Pinch Nut/Clinch Nut = RivNut
Thread Repair Kit = Helicoil
Linisher = Belt Grinder
Castle Thread = Acme Thread
Great episode as always. I just wanted to leave a comment. My favorite part: "The micrometer is more accurate than I can cope with" I hear you there. Oh! The ball thread! I had no idea what was under there. That is so cool!
collar bolt = shoulder bolt, G clamp = C clamp
Wonderful video.
Piller drill = drill press
@@Idontwanttosignupist When he said G clamp I thought, "It does look more like a G" :-D
@@icusawme2 SAME=) Honestly, we should all form a commune together. We can captivate each other and yet another generation of creative nerds.
mole grip=vice grip
This is absolutely brilliant! The knowledge that you pass on to listener is markable. You are a true teacher.
What a wholesome chap with incredibly useful information.
Tim you’re an inspiration to us all and you will never be replaced. Your knowledge is indispensable and your guides improve our own skills. Please keep them coming.
I needed this, always confused by standards.
That's the great thing about standards, there are so many to choose from.
The problem with "standards" is the second "S"
You're a world class national treasure, Tim!
These videos really give me nostalgic feelings about growing up in the 90s and watching The Secret Life Of series on PBS.
Thanks for making RUclips a better place with your videos.
Long may your expertise live. I was utterly transfixed by the presentations that you and Rex made being myself, a child of the mid seventies. Secret life filled my young mind with vast amounts of useful information and set me on the path to where I am now. I cannot thank you enough for educating me in my young years and for answering the call to continue to share your knowledge and experience. The theme music reminds me of days gone and days present, all equally important. Further gratitude, Doug.
Can't believe that was an hour... Pure joy ,thanks Tim.
I was last at the Exploratorium over 6 years ago... and I *remember* your clock. It is quite the centerpiece attraction! It makes you stop and look for a while.
After seeing many of your "Secret Life" series videos over the last year, I'm delighted that I've actually seen your work in person. :)
Tim, thank you so much for the time and effort your putting into your channel. Best viewing on the internet.
I knew immediately who you were based on the introduction. I grew up watching the secret life of machines. Glad to see you still at it.
You just know it's going to be a better day in the workshop when Tim's made a new Secret Life video.
I could listen to Tim tell us about pretty much ANYTHING and it would make me happy. But to hear a man talk about his life's passion is definitely a treat!
"Tim's" what?
@@MichaelKingsfordGray it's the OTHER meaning of an apostrophe, as a contraction! "Tim's" meaning "Tim has". ◡̈
@@MichaelKingsfordGray Tim's 'what?!?' is the large, brass-looking nut and bolt that you see at 2:30 and elsewhere. That's a serious bit of hardware!
@@pixoariz Grammatical errors for nuts.
I have to say thanks, every single time! You always make me smile even when it's been a rough week! You are MOST appreciated!
Podger: A general philosophy, I think! It was good to see the clock in the Exploratorium. I went there as a child in the 60's and ended up designing exhibits at a similar science museum many decades later. Secret Life keeps me dialed into this wonderful world. Thanks again, Tim!
This series is a treasure trove of knowledge and experience. Love the 'learn from my mistakes' sections. And seeing someone do the simple physical parts is invaluable if you don't have a real life mentor to learn from.
These videos are a treasure trove of information, thank you Tim.
Thank you Tim! Not just for this very informative piece, but also for rekindling many fold memories of your 80s series with Rex, and how I sat glued to the TV whenever it came on. Please do keep up sharing your great work, and stay healthy. ❤
My favorite show as a kid was mr. wizard. This channel is mr. Wizard for grown ups. Love it!
Tim, you are a real treasure. They don’t make people like you anymore. Hopefully you have an apprentice
My new favorite channel. I’m watching this entire episode too. I’m strangely obsessed with screw threaded fasteners. Must be something in my German DNA.
If you're interested in the origin and the 'natural history' of the screw thread, there's a nice wee book called 'One Good Turn' by Witold Rbyczynski. It's probably out of print now but it's worth searching for. And incidentally, thank you Tim for remarking on the Useful Podger - podger was one of my late father's favourite words, and tools. You'd have liked him - no tool was ever the wrong tool when the job had to be done. He really respected your ability and outlook. Keep the oily rag flying Mr. Hunkin.
Thank you . You CAN find it on the INTERNET ARCHIVE web site and you can read it online.
Thank you for educating and entertaining me for so much of my life. I just wish you were around when I was a kid. So many stripped threads!
This is an absolute gem! And the reason I enjoy surfing RUclips. Thank you Tim.
Tim, you are always such an educator and an entertainer. I know Rex is very proud of you and enjoying all of your content and only wishing he could help out.
I really enjoy these videos. I love making things and it brings back memories of my dear old dad who was a Rolls Royce tool maker.
I was not expecting a video on threads to be SO INTERESTING! Thank you!
Tim,
When I was in high school (in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia) I had an after school job in an engineering workshop sweeping the floors and emptying the,swarf etc. One day, during tea break, the boss asked the question: "do you ever wonder how they made the first lead screw". That was sixty years ago and I've often pondered that question. You've now answered it. And it was beautifully simple. Thank you.
I really admire you and your work. You are a master at your art. I miss seeing the sort of things you produce. Some of it was in existence when I was a boy here in the U.S. but that's been long ago. I'm 75 years old and find your videos relaxing. Love the Brits!
Somehow I think this type of post from Tim will be viewed by every generation and will exist on you tube forever .Nice one Tim
Holy shit, it's the "Secret Life of Machines" guy. Thanks! You've inspired me so much. It's 2022, and I'm showing my friends the Internal Combustion Engine episode.
Tim, as a certified automotive ASE* Master tech in the states, I am tremendously pleased with the presentation, examples, history and the teaching you provide.
I was told that “Archimedes” invented the screw that was using to lift water. Also famous for levers and fulcrums but still as fascinating subject. I was riveted to my chair as I watched, as if to somehow bolt down unable to move. I have gravity but what would space travelers use to hold them with no gravity. Velcro I guess as their sleeping quarters are sleeping sacks held in place with the generic two part material we now call “Hook & Loop” fasteners. Another interesting screw extractor is made by Ridid Tool, but provides a shaft with fluted sides. A hole is drill, the fluted extractor is driven into the hole, then a nut slides over it with matching internal fluted or vertical raised areas and turned by hand to extract the broken bolt. The fluted extractors can be replaced but often kept by the technician like me, as a trophy or sorts. As you call it a “Poder”, in the states we call it a “Spud” wrench. Tapered on one end but fixed size “Spanner” commonly used in construction as I repaired TV and Telephone Relay towers from 100 feet to 1,375 feet. That was the tallest for me when much younger.
Thanks very much!
God bless the brain that never sleeps or gets tired of learning.
(*ASE= Automotive Service Excellence, 8 categories of questions on a test. Pass all 8, they award you a “Master Level” award.)
I've enjoyed Tim's videos since the early 1990's.
Tim, you are the best. Thankyou for all your videos; a great tribute to your life's work that will live on way beyond you!
I've learned so much about threads at 1am on a Friday. Thanks Tim!
You are a gift to the world, Tim. An amazing human being to inspire us all.
Tim you are brilliant and you always have been and you always will be, Much Much Respect, I have been watching and enjoying all your productions for decades, Exellent.
Really enjoyable to watch this material, should be compulsory for new apprentices. Tim is a national engineering treasure.
my fascination with engineering began with acme lead screws for rotary to liner motion many years ago with window opening devices, sadly i don't have an impressive workshop such as Tim has, but
thanks to Tim and his excellent films hopefully new generations of engineers will be inspired
This video was perfectly timed. I am rebuilding a trailer and needed a less permanent fixture than rivets but had never heard of cinch/rivet nuts. They will be perfect, many thanks Tim.
I still keep watching these series. The best!
Great to find you on RUclips again after enjoying your "Secret Life Of..." TV series back in the 90s. Good health to you Tim! 🙏
Tim, you're an engineering god! Fascinating, educational, friendly, reassuring, nostalgic... Peering over your shoulder is absolutely, bloody brilliant!
Thanks mate, much appreciated! 😃☮️
I have watched your show for years. I'm so glad you still make videos and machines. Thank you for the guidance.
I look forward to these gems. Each time they post i can’t wait to watch!!
There is just so much historic background in this video.
The source of so many of what we use.
I'm retired. I'm still learning. Thank You, Tim, for explaining all this to us.
We really appreciate it. I like the fact you call them "G" clamps, while in the USA we call them "C" clamps.
And spanners. which we call a wrench.
G clamp really makes more sense, as they only look like a C when the turny part isn't installed.
@@JCWren Look carefully, there are C clamps and G clamps, they are subtly different
I always find these videos both educational and entertaining, a joy to watch.
Absolutely the best!
55-Minutes-Craft 😁
Thank you so much for sharing the wisdom.
My new favorite channel. I searched for the answer to the question of "which holds better"? Coarse or Fine. Now I know
Tim, you are the king of the electro-mechanical contrivance. TSLoM was so important in my formative years. Thank you, sir.
I never cease to learn something new from these videos! Would love to see one on welding.
I love seeing you use the mole grips to extract the screw head . Done it so many times. So enjoyable….
Tim - how lovely to see you’re still “at it” so to speak and what fun these videos are! Brilliant to see them in modern high quality after the dire old recordings - which I still watch of course.
A legend in your own lunchtime. Thank you! And your machines will go down in history.
Hi Tim, I grew up watching your original series on Tv in Canada, and I loved them. I am so glad you decided to make a new series of 'secret lives of' things. thanks very much for keeping the tradition alive for all us tinkerers
I hate long videos but I don't regret any second of seeing this. Thank you, just packed with no nonsense content.
Greetings from North America, specifically, Port Chester, NY. Port Chester was the home of Russell, Burdsall, and Ward. In the 19th century, stove manufacturers were using carriage bolts and Russell and Burdsall, two Quackers in New York City began making nuts and bolts. The village was known as the capital and nuts and bolts, and the company claims to be the first large scale producer. RBW left the village in 1973 leaving behind a contaminated property that is the site of a closed supermarket. Thank you for the very informative video.
I love this video! Not just talking, making that machine to see how it works, that is great. And that is just one example!
56 minutes and 5 seconds of sheer delight. A life's experience distilled. Please keep then coming!
Tim!! Hope you’re doing really well Sir. Thanks for the new content ☺️
This is a great channel. In the US we call your “self tapping screws”, “sheet metal screws”. There is another class of screws in the US call self tapping but they have a drill bit tip that makes the hole in the metal followed by threads. If you want some, I will DHL you a box.
British English "G-clamp" = American English "C-clamp"
BrEng "Castle Threads" = AmEng "Acme Threads"
BrEng "Mole Grips" = AmEng "Vice-Grips" (trademark name for "locking pliers")
Thank you Tim.
Thanks Tim. Keep 'em coming!
As a French Canadian from Québec, we didn't get the chance to have such a remarkable TV Show as the secret of machine here. I discovered it way later when youtube era came to be. I watched em all and found it was the best technical TV show ever made ; Now that I stumbled on your new episodes, I can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your knowledge (and also attitude) with the world again! Like some said here, you're kinda a national treasure! Wish you well and health and such, keep going at it as long you can, there's such a big need for edutainment like what you're so good at doing these days... Merci.
Your videos are timeless works of art.
One of the best things I've watched in a long time, fascinating, great production, great presenter, I learned a lot and was thoroughly entertained.
Tim IS a national monument!
Tim Hunkin is making wonderful videos again. Maybe the world is starting to make sense again, after all.
Is it weird that i found this super interesting? Up untill now i thought myself to the only one to ever give this peticular subject lots of attention.
I like so many truly love these videos.
And yes, this was video is especially fun and mental-mechanically satisfying.
TIM HUNKIN ROCKS!! ✌😎👍
It really is nice to see you still knocking about.
Don't give up the bodge.
The originating demo was brilliant!
Thank you, Tim!
The fastest hour all about screws ever.
Sir your knowledge and history is astounding and we mere viewers are humbled in your wake.
I aspire to be half the engineer you are.
Hats off to you sir
Your videos are the most comprehensive review on a specific mechanical subject I have ever encountered. I have had four or five years of technical training and worked the "dead line" reparing all of the machines that the other technicians gave up on for a fair part of my career, so I spent a lot of time trying to learn all the tips and tricks to fix things and get everything back up and running, so I feel I have a fair perspective in saying your videos cover the subject wonderfully.
Thank you for all the hard work and dedication.
Additional thoughts:
The springs that are screwed into the tapped hole to fix the threads are called thread inserts for metals HELICOIL® and they were made by the devil to make mechanics sorry they ever encountered a Helicoil. After being loosened and re-tightened a few times like on an acces pannel they fail. Better to tap it to a larger size or to fill it with weld and re-drill and tap it again. Also the Helicoil only has about 40% of the original holding strength.
Another interesting related subject is Torque Seal and anti tamper indicator paist. Both can be applied in a small dab to the edge of the head of a tightened bolt or to a nut and if the bolt head moves the hardened paist will crack and you will know that it has moved and may be loose.
Thanks again for all of the amazing videos, they are a treasure for all who are dedicated to learning and designing machines.
Respectfully, I’ve never seen anyone use a nutsert or “pop rivet” thread gun. Frankly, I never knew they existed. That said, I’ve always installed nutserts by dropping the nutsert or “pop rivet” thread into the hole, running in a bolt and just keep thumb pressure down while tightening the bolt with an open end wrench. This method takes advantage of the inclined plane that makes screws and bolts as helpful as they are. It’s much easier than the rivet gun method, apparently as I’ve never grunted while installing a nutsert. ☺️👍🏼 Found your channel only today and I’ve enjoyed each of the videos I’ve seen so far! Bravo, Sir! 👏 👏👏👏👏
This video, as the others on the channel, are a true treasure. I wish I could have access to this material 20 years ago, it could have radically improved my terrible career choices.
Tim, I thank you for your videos! I used to work with my late dad in the shop as a kid. He tried to teach me the years of his experience very much like you are doing now. Thank you for sharing your years with us! He would have thoroughly enjoyed your vids as well.
I hit like 👍🏼 at the start as my enjoyment of your videos is a foregone conclusion.
Keep it up Tim! I still play Secret Life of Machines for people :) RIP Rex..so many of us driven mad by our own mind. The protection mechanisms of the human (and other) brains, truly mind bending (please pardon the awful play on words)..
When I started watching this my thinking was I know all of this but the presentation is so good It kept me watching. Even though yes most of it is basic fastener knowledge that I know about or have done I still found it an excellent and interesting watch. This would be absolutely brilliant for a school shop teacher to show to students over one or two classes.
Also have to mention the creative genius this man is,the machines he and partners have built must be incredible to see up close.
Ooh, I am so glad I found this channel. Brilliant stuff! Thank you!
What a truly marvellous video. Even though I knew a lot of this already from my early days in the workshop, I still found out one or two things I didn’t know about. I recommend this video to anyone who’s starting to get into a bit of DIY with anything that’s bolted together. Thank you Mr Hunkin. A job well done!
48:46 - hah! I've long admired that clock, and then I came across your channel some weeks ago, and... I think I've only just now made the connection between the two! Kudos on that wonder of a thing. Whenever I'm there with someone, I try to be near it around the hour, to be able to point it out right before it starts doing its thing. Nice work! On all of this, really, but on that one in particular just because I've admired it from so much nearer by. :)