Spare parts #9 - Making A Rectangular Bluing Tray
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ธ.ค. 2015
- Making A Rectangular Bluing Tray, by Clickspring
It can be a bit hit and miss getting a consistent, uniform blue on long slender parts like clock hands. So I made a third component for the bluing tray set, to do the job right. Using a scrap piece of brass left over from the frames of the current clock build, I used a shop made D bit to mill some grooves so that it could be folded into the shape of a box.
The other videos that this video is related to are:
"Spare Parts #8 - Making A D Bit Single Flute Milling Cutter": • Spare Parts #8 - Makin...
"Home Machine Shop Tool Making - Making A Versatile Bluing Tray": • Home Machine Shop Tool...
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Abbreviated Transcript:
00:03 This bluing tray set that I made in a previous video has been working well for bluing screws and other small parts.
00:20 Some of the blued parts coming up in the clock build in the near future, are quite long and thin, so a longer tray will be required when I blue them.
00:29 However the box shape would present a bit of a challenge at the soldering stage if it was made of separate parts, so I'm making it as one piece that can then be folded into shape. Now there a quite a few ways to tackle this job, but I thought I'd show you a mill equivalent of the super glue arbor you've seen me use so often on the lathe
00:54 I'm using this block of aluminium to hold the workpiece, and the first thing I'm going to do is give it a light resurface with this flycutter. The flycutter is shop made, and has quite a lot of mass in the disc, and generally gives me a smooth cut.
01:30 Acetone cleans off the surface, and a light coating of glue is enough to hold the part. Once the work is in position, pressure from the spindle holds it in place as the glue cures.
01:44 I can now machine all of the exposed surfaces in the one operation, starting with the perimeter. I've made this D Bit cutter specifically to cut the v grooves. Click the link if you'd like to see a video showing how this was made.
02:18 The cutter has an included angle of 92 degrees, which is going to help when it comes to bending everything to shape later. I also shifted the cutter across to take a final skim cut on the sides of each groove, to create a little more space for the solder to fill.
02:39 And as always with superglue, a gentle heat breaks the bond. The little corner pieces need to be removed before I can fold the box to shape, so I used a jewellers saw takes care of those, and then I tidied up the saw cut on the belt sander.
03:18 I set about forming it into the shape of a box, with some flux, silver solder and tying wire. Now that the brass is annealed, it bends easily without cracking, leaving a small gap for the solder.
04:30 The brass holds the box shape well when its cool, but it'll flex and sag quite a lot when under heat, so I used some soft tying wire to bind it all together for the soldering operation. A little more flux, and then a good measure of silver solder was placed into position, enough to form a decent fillet when it flows.
05:41 The corners came out quite close and square, but I decided it would be better to round
them off, to match the curve of the bent edges. Then I took the part back to the mill, to form the thread for the handle.
06:14 Now the tray should lean comfortably on the handle when its sitting on the bench, so the feet need to be positioned slightly forward of the center of gravity to achieve this. Using a scrap rod, I decided on a pivot distance that gave a good result, and then formed the holes and threads for the feet.
References:
"The Model Engineers Workshop Manual" pg 94
George H Thomas
The many forum posts on the subject of D Bits
by John "Bogstandard" Moore
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i swear it is like therapy watching these videos.
+Frank Graffagnino ... and without the hourly rate! Great to have you watching Frank :)
Agree, very therapeutic to watch...
Cool way to make a box. I wouldn't have considered that sort of corner joint with brass.
+NightHawkInLight Cheers Ben, great to have you watching mate :)
+NightHawkInLight you are a legend. Sorry to fan boy on someone elses vid. +Clickspring your awesome too ✌
@@Clickspring That's because you have a quite high quality that baffles many even other creators. Hope you'll be back soon, quite exited on the research you mentioned.
Chris, has anyone ever told you how wonderfully pleasant and warm your voice is? It's not just the novelty of the Aussie accent (I'm American, not something I get to hear often) but the fact that I can actually HEAR the smile when you talk. Love it.
+thelefthandedwife Very pleased you're enjoying the vids, more on the way later today :)
FINALLY. My favourite TH-cam returns. It feels like it's been ages, but it's always worth it.
+Michael Dean Hey Michael, thanks for being patient mate :)
The quality of your videos is immense. I absolutely adore watching them.
+Jaroslav Malec Awesome to hear that Jaroslav! I appreciate your support :)
Anyone else watching this to find out what a blueing tray is?
Union Pacific Exactly
had an idea of what it might be, but had to check to be sure. but yeah.
Google
Here here!
Trying to figure out how he fits a shotgun barrel into the tiny little box. So disappointed.
Your videos are probably the BEST machining videos on TH-cam...
+princetikki Thanks for watching :)
+Clickspring In my experience, the TH-cam channels that do best are the ones where videos are posted regularly and there is a face to the voice that people can personalize with. It's like following a celebrity. Might be worthwhile to pop your face in for the introduction and then go back to your amazing video recipe. Just a suggestion, you know what you're doing :)
I feel like clickspring deserves so many more patreons and views...his videos and work are simply pristine quality. Maybe it's because everything seems so simple and perfect, it almost leaves the feeling like he doesn't need support...it's perfect already.
+ekard Its great to have your support Ekard, thank you.
Clickspring stop pretending that you are not aware that we are addicted to your videos you know exactly how much impression you got on us! you got me!!! just messing around. Cool videos as usual clean, soft voice and precise the essence of machining but with a homemade/hobbyist style added to it.
+Micscience Thanks for watching mate, I appreciate your support :)
Have you thought of reading for audio books?
@@xMuFF he is already doing them
I can't stop rewatching these vids..
The quality of these video’s will inspire a whole new generation of clockmakers !
0:24 - The resulting blue colour is so attractive !
I honestly cannot get over how beautiful a finish the process creates.
I've watched all of your videos...but whoever this one comes up in my recommended vids....I watch it.
I just......I just get relaxed
a clickspring video is the best thing to wake up to
+jackson leong Cheers Jackson, great to have your support mate :)
This is the world standard for instructional videos. Clear, concise and understandable.
1. we as subscribers must get Chris to a million subs, minimum.
2. another video Sunday!
3. Chris, keep up the... good, great, amazing work. I say work only because of the time it takes to edit these videos, let alone set up shots. This work fueled by love and passion for what you do, is plain to see.
4. more shiny things, please.
5. when finished, this clock is going to be unreal.
6. do a video reading Dr Seuss . I'd watch it!
+Clint Corliss # 6. A bed time story?
+Clint Corliss Totally awesome to have such wonderful support from you Clint, thank you. I have some great projects lined up for next year, all with plenty of bling, stay tuned :)
+Mark Fryer more or less
“A gentle heat breaks the bond🙂”
*gets blow torch*
What did you want him to use? A Bic lighter or a candle? We are talking about like 250 degrees Fahrenheit. You sear steaks at twice that. Pretty gentle, if you ask me.
@@animalmother556x45 relax bruv. most people have no clue what gentle is when it comes to working with metal
@@eccomi21 it's like when machinists say a part is becoming "warm," that's code speak for screamin' hot!
love seeing how different minds attack a problem. This is a beautiful solution to a fairly simple project, with hundreds of ways to go about making it.
+Dareld Jolliffe Thanks for watching Dareld.
Wow! The quality, and it's a 4 year old video. Subbed.
Your voice, camera work, and editing is completely stunning!
Oooh, it's the first appearance of the namesake! I can't wait for that video =p
I like other TH-camr's, but i don't think there's anyone that gives me the same awe feeling Clickspring gives time and time again.
The well made video, voice over, content and such, even though it's a simple video, it's just perfect to my liking in terms of quality.
keep up the great work!
+FrozenThai I appreciate your support mate, thank you :)
Well, I'm on to re-watching your old videos until some more come along!
a mild heat can remove the super glue. * proceeds to blast part with flamethrower*
300 odd degrees is very mild by metal standards.
Brush burner
*violently grabs napalm*
Completely hypnotized by the quality of the videos, the tools and the know-how !
+La Fabrique DIY Thanks for watching :)
This comment also works for porn!
Не могу оторваться от этого канала уже неделю, прилип :))
These videos are my Xanax
I always get excited when you post a video Chris. Thank you for putting the work into making these awesome videos!
+Turbanswag Cheers mate, I appreciate you tuning in for each release :)
I really enjoy your videos because they are so beyond me that for once I don't get that "I want to do this, too" feeling. That feeling usually leads to a lot of frustration when tackling the financial and educational implications of what I'd just seen. Here I can just enjoy quality work without getting all worked up :).
+Marco2G Thanks for watching Marco :)
You had plenty of kit before you started this project. Most expensive making of I’ve ever seen. Yet very interesting, entertaining, informative.
Your tools are just as much art as your projects. I love it!
Thanks very much for watching Ariel :)
The quality of these videos... I need to get a lathe, mill and some brass to make something. Whatever it is, but I need to!
+Dani El Ha ha! Yes you do! Cheers mate :)
Try a brass fidget spinner
As others have commented before, I too am amazed at the precision, detail and beauty that you put in to not only your final product, but also general tools. I mean... geez, who would think of making intricate, custom made feet for a blueing tray? I'd probably just take a random machine screw from the bin and call it done =D =D Not to mention the tray itself... Bent sheet metal comes to mind =D
Thanks again, Chris, for you excellent videos!
why is this so relaxing...
I was expecting the diffraction finish from your lovely thicc flycutter and I was not disappointed. Stonking genius.
Mad respect for your craftsmanship, the finish you get on your surfaces is impeccable mate.
+Dane Vazey Cheers Dane, very much appreciate the encouragement :)
full agree with him...amazing skills
Dude, this tray looks more like a jewelry rather than a shop tool! B E A U T Y F U L ! :)
Chris, you're videos are a delight to watch mate. Thank you for sharing them with us.
+Iron Valkyrie Cheers IV, appreciate your support :)
i wish i could spend a whole day in your shop...
every shot is just a perfect money shot...
I found your channel from a recommendation of another youtuber named AvE. You my friend are quite a skilled professional. I've always preferred with working and dealing with persons like yourself and mr. AvE, because you can ensure that the work or dealings will likely be above reproach. Keep on keeping on friend...
Terrific to have you watching Shane :)
Fucking AvE, spreading the word of the good lord to us all.
The good lord being Clickspring.
Well hey there brother!
Chris is one skookum choocher of a man
My mouth was open 95% more than average during the length of this video.
+John Overley Thanks very much for watching John :)
My favorite machining channel on TH-cam
+Collin McCallum Awesome to hear that Collin, got some great projects lined up for next year, thanks for watching :)
Superb Chris - another gem.
Not sure how you seem to maintain such 'surgical' cleanliness! Keep 'em coming - always a joy to watch and thank you.
+ChrisB257 If I don't keep it clean, I start to lose parts in the swarf! I appreciate your support mate :)
+Derek Richline Hey Derek, its a terminology thing. The correct term for what I did is "Brazing", using "hard solder". But the term "Silver solder" is more widespread, so I use that. Not to be confused with "soft solder" the low temp tin/lead mix used in electronics/plumbing/general engineering. Cheers mate.
+Derek Richline AFAICT, most brazing rods and pastes for brass use some amount of silver in them, so it's effectively the same process. In UK (and I guess Australia) we say "Silver Solder" (engineering and jewellery) or "Hard Solder" (plumbing) where Americans would call it all "Brazing". This makes it a bit tricky to Google for supplies in UK, as most suppliers of pastes etc seem to be in jewellery trade.
+Clickspring hey Chris what program are you using to show us the design ?
"I Blue myself" Tobias Funke
Even your tools are works of art!
I have absolutely no idea about anything of what you do, I don't even work with metal. But watching your videos is just hypnotic, the quality of the things you make and the stunning filming quality are just impressive. Congratulations
+Rodrigo Miranda Cheers Rodrigo, thanks for taking the time to watch :)
that facing tool... fantastic!
Man, I needed my fix.
I had a couple chunks of steel over there that were getting blue from all the waiting ;)
You're amazing Chris!
197 likes, 179 views and 0 dislikes. People know these videos will be amazing without even having to watch them.
Man I can't express well enough how much I love your videos! really good stuff! Very interesting and educational!
Another brilliant video! Looking forward to the next one, the little tease at the end has got me excited.
Keep up the good work!!
+The1NdNly Cheers mate thanks for watching!
+Clickspring Thank you for sharing!
I have literally no idea what the fuck I just watched - but I enjoyed the hell out of it.
Very easy to appreciate this level of craftsmanship.
Im 15 and i've been watching you for quite some time now, i would just like to thank you for these videos, they have inspired me so much and i love the look of all your work!
+Cahen Terrific Cahen, its great to have you watching :)
Started watching your videos yesterday. The quality of your work and videos is simply amazing, as well as being soothing to listen, with the audio providing a clean, detailed explanation of what you're doing. Keep up the good work!
My first Clickspring video, i could not go past the preciseness of your work, it is an artform itsself.
its good to see you are a fellow aussie aswell
+vivalaturtle14 Thanks for watching :)
I bought a lathe finally becoz your videos do attract me!
Awesome!
Most satisfied video ever
Almost felt like I was watching "how it's made".
This is like a "how it's made" episodes
Love the Terraria sounds.
you know im a machinist and ive learned a bit about tool bits from your vids
+Bryan Teet Cheers Bryan, great to have you watching mate :)
More. MOAR.
+Forssa1 Oi Forssa, nice to see you here, love your LED ball videos!
+YPOC Thanks! Though if Clickspring made one it would look amazing even when not turned on.
The precision in what you do is incredible. You are a master craftsman in every sense and it’s a privilege and a pleasure to watch you work.
I hadn't seen anyone anneal and form brass like that before. Another award winning video. Thank you.
+Gary Truesdale Cheers Gary, I appreciate your ongoing support mate :)
I absolutely LOVE your videos, I have watched all your videos multiple times. I would love to just sit in your workshop and just watch you make everything.
+Taylor Ramsay Awesome Taylor, so pleased you're enjoying the vids, more out later today :)
2637 likes and only 3 dislikes? Man, you're killing it! Damn nice project, haven't seen box building like this done with metal before, only wood.
+Switch & Lever Cheers Daniel, I appreciate your support mate :)
Maybe someone should dislike it because he didn't clean the inside of the tray! :)
2:10 Take notes kids, chocolate are milled in the exact same way :)
+Jakob Lindgren I was thinking the same thing as I was making it! mmm golden chocolate... Cheers Jakob :)
I don't have machines to make these clocks'n stuff. But it's so satisfying and calming to watch your videos. Love it!
Awesome video Chris a true craftsman
These videos are the best, I learn something new every time & they are really fun too! Great work Clickspring!
+creativeobsin Thanks for watching!
Clickspring It's hard to resist ;)
You are an amazing craftsman, full props to you, your post production is an amazing quality as well, seldom do we get such high quality channels. Top man.
Mmmm the forbidden gold chocolate!
Beautiful work
that is the biggest fly cutter I've ever seen on a mill that size.
Absolutely love your videos. You have really sparked my interest in getting into the trades, thank you!
+Patrick Ryan Terrific to hear that Patrick, and great to have you watching mate :)
is 28 to old to start learning and getting into it? I have a strong general construction background but not in fabrication and design
+Patrick Ryan never to old mate, know a couple guys who started at 40
40 mere kids started +10 to that and loving it
I am blown away by the quality of your videos. Your camera angles, pans and sweeps and closeups are as amazing as the quality of your machining and clock making skills! One of the best channels on TH-cam! Thank you!
+Ken Sanders Thanks for the kind words Ken, I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
Click! What a perfect start to Whiskey Day! Thank you!
Su Amigo Siempre
+KillerKane Ha ha! Cheers Brad :)
Another great video, nice work Chris. The videos have such a professional and clean finish, and are really easy to understand.
+Josh Munns Thanks for the kind words Josh, i appreciate you taking the time to watch and write. :)
thanks for the vid, really nice work!!
Hi Chris, I am in awe of your craftsmanship skills and your videos are a pure joy to watch.
Thanks for showing us your work.
Terrific to have you watching Gary :)
Holy fucking amazement this dude is killing it!
Watching you work heals my mind!
+BrokenRRT Terrific to have you watching mate :)
Awesome videos as always!
+Chris DePrisco Agreed... awesome!
OK...I have to admit I watched this whole video with interest without even knowing what the purpose of the "Bluing Tray" is! After watching the whole Antikythera Mechanism series, I saw Chris paint several pieces blue, in order to scratch location marks in the pieces. But this blueing tray is different, it seems. It looks like the goal is to make a surface layer using heat...? Perhaps like anodizing?
Best "maker" videos on TH-cam and it's not even close. You make beautiful parts in an amazingly efficient workspace while also being very gifted at editing the video and your voice is perfect for the narration. Give it a little time and you'll be at half a million subscribers - and that's just the beginning.
+psychofmse Thank you for the ongoing support mate, I very much appreciate it :)
Pure artistry!
Once again..your work is fantastic... I see the fire starter is really doing well on ebay... That should buy a lot of brass stock.. G'day Chris.
"A light coating of glue" *covers entire block in super glue*😂😂😂
Always a pleasure to watch you work Chris
+Matthew Sykes Thanks very much for tuning in for each release mate, I appreciate it :)
Chris, beautiful work as always. I was wondering, do you keep such a clean shop to match the beautiful results of the effort within it on video, or is that primarily how you keep your shop, day-to-day?
I quite often find myself frustrated with my past self, having dedicated more energy to finishing a project quickly rather than keeping things tidy.
+Geof Dumas Hey Geof, I kind of have to keep it clean because its so small: www.clickspringprojects.com/blog/from-little-things If I let it get too messy, I start to lose things! Cheers mate :)
+Clickspring I never realized how small your shop is! Makes this video that much more impressive! Awesome job!
+Clickspring You work in such a tiny space and yet you speak with soft and pleasant voice. You must be a Buddhist monk, or run by software.
+Clickspring I wasn't expecting to be more impressed than I was before, but there it is :)
Vc poderia traduzir, ótimos vídeos, parabéns.
I miss you, Chris from Clickspring!
Well It's official, I can't get enough of your channel! Have had everything on a repeat playlist for days. lol.
+Evan Zerby Awesome Evan that's what I like to hear! Great to have you watching mate :)
I have absolutely no idea what I just watched. But thanks.
+Ewan Jobe Thanks for watching Ewan :)
I have no idea what 'bluing' is but that was a very enjoyable video
+Robin Lewis Thanks for checking it out Robin.
Dude, (Sir DUDE that is) ...you do everything right.
Excellent in every respect.
+Clickspring - I could literally watch your videos all day. The amount of care and precision you put into the your work is phenomenal! Amazing! Keep up the good work.
"a little heat will anneal the brass"
**Burns the crap out of the brass**