Another quarantine project done. Starrett surface gauge style. Hope you guys enjoy the video. As always, thanks for watching. Thanks for your support: / calem21
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 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.
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.
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!
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 TH-cam 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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Freehand turning a ball end without a form tool, man I'd like to see a video on that all by itself, the hand- eye coordination must be perfectly tuned to produce such an accurate result as you did. ☺
Amazing Work. Super. Как всегда всё на высшем уровне. Всё с точностью, на все 100%. Такие вещи и продавать можно и я думаю будет спрос. Красавчик. Удачи и здоровья тебе. С.у. Денис.
A little tip.. when hardening long parts, don't drop them in sideways because they will tend to bend towards the side that hit the liquid first.. best to have a deeper tank and drop it end first
gday ca' lem i have just stumbled across your channel and i'am happy that i did, have watched you shop tour and your english is very understandable so don't worry. the quality and the pride of the work you do is unbelievable i would be very happy to buy some of your work instead of the junk from china for some one such as your self who i guess has had no former training is very talented and rear keep doing what you do and never ever stop learning hope you and your family are staying safe in this troubled world that we live in at the moment i have also subscribed to your channel cheers from australia mate
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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
I watch your videos for 4 years now your work is awesome
Ca Lem never disappoints. Another fantastic build. Thank you for sharing!
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.
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.
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!
Those mirror like finishing passes on the lathe are impressive. Very well tuned machine!
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 TH-cam 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!
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
Thank you, Thank you, for showing the parts breaking from the chuck. This always happens to me. You made me feel much better.
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!
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.
Remember to wet sanding on the lathe. Wd40 or spirit, alcohol... So the abrasive grit wont fly all over machine surfaces and mechanisms
Very very nice workmanship indeed.
You know your way around a grinder for sure haha
Pretty freaking awesome young man!!! Attention to detail, and such devotion to accuracy is amazing. Love it!
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.
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.
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
At this rate, this guy will never run out of tools. He will just create a tool from another tool.
Sound check for hardness?! Love that!
Awesome skill with the Lathe to make that round shape. Great camera work. Thanks for also showing the fails ;-)
im amazed by your precision, great work.
Excellent work, great design and materials.
Thanks for sharing and stay safe all.
Thanks a bunch Ca Lem. Always love watching your projects take shape. Very nice.
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 always seemed to have the perfect feeds and speeds. That's amazing
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
Freehand turning a ball end without a form tool, man I'd like to see a video on that all by itself, the hand- eye coordination must be perfectly tuned to produce such an accurate result as you did. ☺
That impresses me too. I've tried it, not successfully.
There will always be an Asian who's better than you and me.
I love yours movies , it’s pleasure to watch! Piece of art! Respect 😎
"Ohhh", I actually made that sound when I saw the thumb screw fly out...
Earned a sub.
Obserwuje Cie od 4 lat Twoje prace sa zajebiste
This Old Tony: Your move!
Thanks so much for the content. I really enjoy watching you make tools and parts.
Love the content, nice piece of engineering from metal turning too heat treatment too surface grinding and testing wow👍👍👍
it is the surface gauge ToT has been promising us for ages!
Work of art, outstanding!
Very. Well. Done. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful work ;)
TheDacchio thanks. Stay well and safe, brother.
Making something out of nothing is what I like too, but you have some serious skills, good on ya Mr Ca Lem!
So very glad to see you working again. Always a pleasure to watch you make something from nothing.
Amazing Work. Super.
Как всегда всё на высшем уровне. Всё с точностью, на все 100%. Такие вещи и продавать можно и я думаю будет спрос. Красавчик. Удачи и здоровья тебе. С.у. Денис.
You do excellent work, no question about it!
Everett's Workshop thank you sir ;)
Starrett gauge isn't destroyed, it's just adapted for different purpose. excellent work
Your work is first rate sir.
Как всегда, красавчик. Очень качественная работа! Времени по ходу заняла, жуть!))))
Very nicely done thank you for sharing. Charles
This guy is the clickspring of steel!
You have some serious talent.
A little tip.. when hardening long parts, don't drop them in sideways because they will tend to bend towards the side that hit the liquid first.. best to have a deeper tank and drop it end first
Very nice, epic machinist..love the machinery & your experience level..
Impressive workmanship as always Ca Lem. Your resourcefulness and attention to design are a pleasure to watch. Andy
You are an instrument maker!
Nice work!
Awesome construction. Very nice detailing of the project.
just so amazingly useful and beautiful...future upgrade: *magnetic base!*
Very impressive skill set
Great Job!!!! something we take for granted we just buy it . Good inspiration!!
Liked this video very much! The fabrication and also editing was very well executed!
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!
gday ca' lem i have just stumbled across your channel and i'am happy that i did, have watched you shop tour and your english is very understandable so don't worry. the quality and the pride of the work you do is unbelievable i would be very happy to buy some of your work instead of the junk from china for some one such as your self who i guess has had no former training is very talented and rear keep doing what you do and never ever stop learning hope you and your family are staying safe in this troubled world that we live in at the moment i have also subscribed to your channel cheers from australia mate
Very impressive work.
Beautiful work as usual
Cà Lem !!
another level, incredible work!!!!!
You make the coolest tools
Man that’s just awesome...you are an artist ! Thank you to share that with us....
That be some mastercraft work there. May all the projects that use it fall within tolerance.
so good to see someone making stuff with conventional machines ! Great content keep it up that way man !
Your skills are off the charts! Keep it up my friend!
Your attention to detail is great... thank you for another great video
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.
Amazing that such a classic tool can be made by a home shop guy ...
... with only a lathe, mill and surface grinder !!!!!!
Nice!!! Wow and hardened even. I want one. LOL
Beautiful as always, thanks Ca Lem
Woods Creek Workshop thanks mr Yochol. How your hair now?
Cà Lem it’s has grown, about 4mm now 😁
You are very talented.
Thanks for showing the failures, it gives me hope.
Beautiful!!!!
Beautiful work as always.
A great job, thank you for sharing.
Made sure I pressed that bell, seriously do not want to miss any vids.
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.
Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
Excellent craftsmanship as always. Truly enjoy watching you work.
Fantastic job.
Beautiful workmanship, you have some serious hand skills.
nice to wake up to a new Cà Lem vdeo. well done sir, well done indeed. also yooooooge freehand tap grinding balls. ;)
Great realisation and vidéo.
Thank you !
Stellar work sir!
Great craft skills and excellent video work. Lovely tool.
That’s a great demonstration of quality engineering. I wish I had your skills👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
Incredible!
I wish I had your talent!
I always look forward to your videos. Very original content and good camera work.
Just incredible. Great job.
Beyond amazing. Thank you for the video!
just a little tip: leave your camera in manual focus when it's on tripod and you don't have to show the piece.
Amazing work
This is a nice design! Beautifully made!