128 Year Old Grandfather Clock Repaired
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2023
- One of my viewers owns a Grandfather clock that was built in 1895. Unfortunately one of the parts of the clock was broken during a move and he asked if I would machine a replacement part for him. This was a part with non-standard sized threads so It had to be custom machined to fit.
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Haha! You read my mind. I was watching you wrap up the video & thinking to myself ‘He didn’t tap the gongs to let us hear them’… Then you satisfied my curiosity. Well done!
Bang a gong!
M5 x 1.0 is known as metric coarse, it is a standard. M5 x 0.5 is fine thread
Hearing the spirals ring out was the perfect ending to a nice video, well done.
Thank you for the chimes, I think I would've went crazy if we didn't get to hear it. 😂👍👍
I'm with you on that
Adam...you may want to match the rod diameter exactly. That thing looks like it is intended to vibrate or react with a bell when struck, so it is going to act like a tuning fork. If you leave the rod size larger than before, it will be stiffer...frequency of vibration will be faster. Just a thought...thanks again for the wonderful work and video ...
It may also have to go through something that your not aware of. Agree it shoulda been the same diameter.
And Adam stumbles into clickspring’s universe and says “Hold my micrometer, I got this!” Then proceeds to knock one out of the park! This is so awesome, thanks for showing us how you can play both micro and macro sides of the lathe. 👍
A future video will feature Quantum Lathing.
For those that are unaware, the piece that has the steel coils in it is the chime section of the clock, and, depending on the clock, will chime on the hour, the half and the quarter, and the knob that goes on the shaft that Adam made appears to control the loudness of the chimes.
correct.
Love it. Last week you were making cuts on the Pacemaker bigger than the diameter of that bronze rod
Metric thread development started in Switzerland in 1876 with a metric thread with an angle of 47.5 degrees developed for the clock screw market by professor Thury. This was followed in Germany in 1894 by Leopold Loewenherz who designed a thread with a flank angle of 53 degrees 8 minutes.
Correct.
Correct. And in 1898 came the standardistion conference. BTW, i restored a Löwenherz cutter set recently. Can be seen on my channel.
Thank you, been machinist 35 years. I'm never too old to enjoy learning new things like this. Once you get done learning it is time to move on. Once again thank you.
No problem sir. I take no credit for the info, I had to look it up as I was surprised metric was being used in the 1800s!@@mj_slender6717
I will check it out, thanks.@@mftmachining
The bell shape must be a resonance weight. The OD difference will likely change the resonance by a half tone? It is more rigid with bigger OD so that will likely sharpen the clock's note i would think. 0.250 to 0.203 is quite a big difference. It would be good to see the second piece turned down to 0.203, deliver it to Paul and do an A/B test for tonal comparison.
I was looking at that when it is in his thinking that same thought. I really would be interested to know if it did in fact change the pitch enough for just a human ear’s ability to hear the difference. 👍
@@jasonhull5712 the wayt hose spring bells work and with the size block they are mounted to that bell shaped mounting adapter should not make any difference. I assume it mounts on a through hole in a rather thin plate of the clockwork, and that bell shape either distributed load to prevent the plate from bending, or is mostly about how it looks.
Turning it down would only be necessary to keep the original look, as someone else stated in a comment.
If it was relevant for tuning, the rod length would have been as well and that would then require to absolutely match the start points of the threads anyway, which however in my opinion would be a futile attempt to math the rod length anyways. He measured it just shy of 13.5 cm using a rule, so that measurement might be quite precise, but given the break and as Adam already assumed, possibly some fatigue, i highly doubt you could measure the break exact to a tenth of a milimeter anyways.
it's probably an adjustable mounting leg.. the coils are the gongs that resonate, the block is a dampening weight so that the clock enclosure won't vibrate too badly when the hammers hit the coils...
You are a good man, I absolutely knew you weren't satisfied with the loose fit of the first rod and I thought to myself " He'll make a new one to correct the mismatch" and you proved me right, I think we were cut from the same piece of cloth albeit from different times. Me being 70 . You continue to reaffirm my faith in humanity. Good man.
P.S. don't worry about the user name my end of the cloth had a little lace.
Not meaning to get off subject, but I LOVE that Orange vice. Now back to the regularly scheduled programming 😂
That bit at the end made me so happy!! I was frustrated for 40 minutes about not being able to hear the sound … 👍
My grandfather was a machinist and later in life restored clocks as a hobby. I still have one he did. He used a jewelry lathe to remake parts. He died at 93 years old about 12 years ago.
You're in Clickspring territory! Thanks for letting us hear the chimes too.
If I've learned anything from watch repair video rabbit holes, the size and weight of everything inside that case is intentional and relevant. Just my 0.5¢. Great video!
I agree but with the adjustable weight it should be ok.
the new rod may be too thick to flex as designed(?).@@larryfedewa9636
Might be the best ending to one of your videos ever. You gave that clock back it's voice!
I was gonna be so disappointed if you didn't play the chimes. But of course you did. Top notch, as always.
AM I in the right universe? Adams doing clocks? when is Criss (Clickspring) fixing a bulldozer axil?
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Gaday! Today we are repairing a axle on a Cat 883!
@@jughead8988 😂
He'd still do it on a Sherline lathe too! 😂
Very cool The machining I did when a 100 years ago is amazing The detail the workmanship is just fantastic.
Thanks for the one more thing (chims) much appreciated🤗😎🤗😎
i couldn't believe you were going to do a video of 40mins for one piece of rod but it flew by and i was absorbed, bravo 👏
The craftsmanship of clock makers, even of parts made over 100 years ago, is astounding.
The original clock makers would be amazed at your craftsmanship as well!
The instruction at 17:30, thank you! Really felt like I was learning how to do this directly from Professor Abom!
Love those radiused thread reliefs. That rod holds a large mass on the end of a long lever arm, so any stress riser at the top of the base thread is going to be a worry. Probably why the original broke. Still no complaints, it lasted 128 years. The bottom thread, after passing through the bell, goes through a base board which projects the sound. Beautiful work as always Adam.
That ring at the end brings up a lot of memories.
Two things I noticed in this episode that mark Adam as a professional machinist and teacher: demonstrating the reverse rotation filing on the threads and bluing the shaft to make the threading process easier to see on video.
What a work of art - the product AND your replacement part.....good stuff!!!!
I'm use to Adam throwing chips the size of corn chips! This is a new experience for me!
I was just thinking I wanted to hear the chimes and then you did it! Thanks for that little extra at the end of this video!
Glad to see stuff like this honestly, one day I'll have to repair my fathers clock as well who has done most of the clock of wood parts~
First rate work as usual. Your videography has improved to almost approach the quality of your fabrication! It was indeed a treat to hear the chimes at the end. Best wishes to you and your sweetie!🙏❤️
You have to respect the work of traditional mechanical clockmakers and watchmakers. Thanks for the video as always.
Broght back memories instantly when you struck the chimes. ~1980... Nana and PapPap's house 🙂
Your editing matches your machine work. Beautiful!
The customer was very lucky , that he/she meet you.
THAT is a very smooth running geared head lathe.
Thanks. I've been itching to hear those chimes since the start of the video!
The dreaded Westminster chime. My grandmother got presented with a clock on her marriage to my grandfather in 1926 that did that every fifteen minutes. Fortunately you could avoid winding the quarter hour chime as it got annoying in about fifteen minutes.
Been a sub since you were at the machine shop. Haven’t watched in a while but great to see you’re still doing well
Skill and dedication is the rule. And great kudos for you. He had trust in you. And faith. Great job.
Wonderful job , and thanks for the chimes 🎼 !!!
Awesome job Adam! Thanks for the lesson like you always have but even more so for helping save a piece of history. Love seeing these one off jobs. Thanks for sharing your craft with all of us.
Haha, I liked the outro on this one! Great little job you did there.
Glad to see you venture into horolo....horgolo...
Glad to see you venture into clockmaking.
May I suggest Big Ben?
Why I love watching Adam. A master of his craft.
Adam I really enjoyed your work here, not only the clock, but using your phone for the upclose shots. Great work.
A chef, welder, machinist, and a musician all in one.
Love the juxtaposition from giant precision lathe work to small stuff with the same precision and the fact that you remade it to the original size vs making it a “standard” size. In all honesty I’ve skipped the last few months of your vids cause they didn’t have the old school Abom feel but this one hit the mark. Keep up the great work.
Kind of amazing to watch the guy who used to machine 800 pound gear box shafts working as a clockmaker. Brilliant. While a purist would probably have fixed the original shaft, clearly the owner wanted a new part, and you've given it to them. A real display of mastery of the machining art.
Not only a great machinist but, musician as well ! 😊 ……. Nice touch 🎼
I collect antique firearms. You would be blown away with the precision. I have many Colt revolvers from 1848 to around 1905. All of these guns were designed and had interchangeable parts. These parts hold a very tight tolerance. You can take fairly complex parts with many screws that have a very tight fitment. These parts can be put on a gun made 40 years later. and perfectly line up. The fit and finish on my oldest revolver from 1848. is far better and has better tolerance than some guns you can buy today. And for anyone wondering, yes, I have shot all my guns.
I am taking a gunsmithing course and I own several reproduction 44s. I've had them apart to do some fine tuning. They're amazing revolvers even as reproductions. I love the tedious gunsmithing work.
@TheSaltblock that's great to hear!! there are not many people doing gunsmithing on older style firearms. I started out with replicas, and I made the mistake of buying an original. Quickly became addicted. I still love replicas. But I mostly own and shoot originals. The quality and attention to detail are like nothing you can really buy today. Being into machining it still blows me away every time I take apart these old guns. What kind of 44s do you have?
@snappers_antique_firearms I recently told my father in law I was interested in a colt dragoon. He abruptly brought me 2 44s which were a ruger and a euro arms. We agreed on a price and I have round ball molds for them. I've read many times that the ruger requires a .457 ball so I bought that mold along with the .454.
@TheSaltblock I didn't know ruger made a copy of the colt dragoon. I have only seen the old model armys and the copy of the colt single action army. I have an original 1st model colt dragoon that was made in 1848. I have a few shooting videos of it on my channel
@@snappers_antique_firearms I didn't mean to mislead you. The colt is an army model. I'm just a dragoon fan from true grit. I'll check out your channel soon.
You are amazing - I am in awe of what you do after 40+ years in construction, nothing to this precision. I hope Mike Rowe Works Foundation is watching. He does great work with young people and construction jobs but some of them might prefer your trade. Thank you for what you do - I learn from every video you do and I'm 65 years old. Much appreciate your efforts.
They don't make up like that anymore! May that clock live another 128 years!
Not "only" a master of maching ...but also a master of the BELLS! 💪💪💪🤣
Very satisfying ringing the chimes. 😁. Great video.
Very cool seeing the precision you can achieve on both ends of the scale! On a more serious note, you and Abby stay safe next week.
Nice job, Adam, it looks great! I'm sure Mr. Paul appreciates your time and effort, as we all do!
I always love it when we get to watch you blend a radius; it's art. Especially this one! And I was waiting the whole video for the chimes at the end -- thanks for that! Beautiful
Awesome machining video!! Thanks Adam!
This was so much more useful now that I have the machines to follow along. I bought a full machine shop for the sole purpose of my love of making my own stuff and a well timed machinists death (work related... his organs failed from a life of being an alcoholic.) But I'm carefully and cautiously learning now that I've restored or cleaned every bolt on these machines, reassembled, and powered them all to get intimate and familiar with them. I really appreciated the detailed step by step in this edit. Mucho Majalos brotha!
I sort of inherited my lathe and mill, largely self taught, I have a real issue with my teacher when it goes wrong!
Right many imagrints and stuff coming over from europe back then still used the metric system. From clocks, pocket watches to ammunition sizes.
I'm at 3:30 and I'm laughing, here in Australia we are proficient in UK and US units.
Stunning work! A 128 year old antique brought back into service. It is cool to think that your work will be appreciated for generations into the future.
Man, that was like picking fly speck out of pepper! You have a fine, steady hand Adam. Thanks and stay dry!
Super clean and tight shots in this one Adam, thank you!
Thank you sir always worth it to watch the whole video till the end
Sounds good!
Nice job Adam
This video is one that anyone who needs to thread small diameter parts should have as a reference video. So well explained and the visual guide makes it so much easier to follow. Thanks for posting this. 👍💯
Adam you never cease to amaze! I've been watching you since before you built the rotary welding table and now you're making parts for, I am truly amazed !
Beautiful craftsmanship Adam. Great video as always.
Great stuff Adam Thanks for the chime
Very nice and fine workmanship. Thanks for sharing.
Would the owner take a picture of the piece installed in the clock? I'd love to see it. Thanks for a great video!
Fantastic episode. Really enjoyed seeing you help a subscriber.
Great video and glad you played the chimes!
@37:14 THANK YOU!!!!! I was SOOOO hoping you'd do that! My grandfather had a grandfather clock in the living room, while grandma had a grandmother clock in her sewing room. I LOVED hearing those two clocks going off together!!!
Wonderful video! your viewer is gonna be thrilled! Great work, Adam! LOVE the finale!👍👍👊👊🤙🤙
Thank you for sharing your work. I really love how you explain each step. Until next time, be well.
Nicely done Adam. Years ago a client of my wife asked if could repair an antique maritime clock, as I worked with gears. Even though the gears we made were mostly automotive and industrial, I said yeah. For months I fixed 5 old clocks for him, even making some of the cogs by hand with a file. The grandfather clock was amazing and again I made parts by hand from brass, it was so rewarding. Then they moved and that ended my adventure into clocks. I hope you get more parts to fix as sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone can be an amazing journey. Stay safe and well, both of you. 👍
I think this is the most delicate job I have seen you do on your channel. Nice.
Great video, thanks. You and the cameraperson make an awesome team. Many thanks!
One of my favorite videos I've seen of yours
Excellent explanation and execution on how to cut threads, top work as always Adam 😊
Excellent video, I really like the close up shots as you machine. They provide tremendous insight into your technique. By the way, your videos are my "peace". I find them very calming and engaging. I cannot explain why, perhaps it's how calm you are, but thank you for what and HOW you do what you do in making your videos.
thanks for the strike at the end. I was dying to hear it chime. Beautiful work on your part. It fits perfectly with the beautiful work of the craftsman 128 years ago.
Adam, you are a complete shop classes with video! Thank you!
@abom79, Adam Thanks so much for playing Clock Chimes at the end, that brought back great memories for me. It sounded identical to my Grandmas Clock that she had in her House. When I was a kid I always loved hearing that throughout the night. Great Video, and I’m sure Paul is gonna be a very Happy Man now.
"Disengage the halfnuts" I'm stealing that to describe the action of telling the Bozos at work to stop what they're doing.
You answered my question I was about to ask at the end of your video.👍👍
The ending was awesome! Thank you!
Excellent work and video!
That is the most beautiful bench vice!!!
Wow! Brilliant video, thanks Abom. Doug from Penrith,Cumbria UK
Thank you Adam..
Excellent camera work as usual I’m impressed 😊
Nice work as always a little different scale than I’m used to seeing on this channel. Thanks Adam
Hi Adam, maybe on the clock that shaft fits through some other part of the clock? You probably checked it though. Great looking video and work an ship. I am glad Abby chimed in, started to miss her in the new shop!
I didn't notice any marks on it. The most likely candidates are either to transfer vibration to a diaphragm or horn for amplification, or as a counterweight for resonance.
@@ItsMrAssholeToYoueven in both those cases, it he should have still sized it to the original as the additional mass will affect the transfer function of both those examples...
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Not really. As a transfer bar, the added rigidity would balance-out the extra mass's damping, and the adjustability of all that extra thread (the reason I considered counterweight an option) would allow it to be tuned as needed.
I've machined lots of clock parts for my Dad. He collects and repairs old clocks but his vision has degraded to the point that he has to pick and chose his battles. I'm just glad he never asked me to make any parts for his pocket watches! I bought a cheap Chinese digital inspection microscope with a built-in LCD display and mounted it on a Noga arm so I can position it over my work in the lathe and get the big picture.
I worked at an airline machining very large workpieces, got a better job offer, then worked at a medical start up company developing and micro machining a tiny catheter type heart surgery device.
At first the contrast in the work size was sort of intimidating, but I quickly realized the machining principles were always the same. With the right optical equipment, it wasnt any more difficult. We mounted microscopes on our manual lathes and mills, and made mounts for eye loupes, and magnifiers. Our CNC work was much more challenging however. Even the same ultra close tolerances were required as in the aerospace industry.
We also had a very nice optical comparator for our actual inspection, but for prototyping it wasn't very necessary.
Marvellous! The clock gets its voice back. Great workmanship as ever. I have to use this threading technique on my tiny Proxxon lathe.
I think I see a clock build in Adam's future.