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Large scale Tourbillon
- Thread starter 1018Machine
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TorontoBuilder
Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas
Beautiful work... very inspiring
FatherWes
Wes
Amazing. I am truly in awe. What an amazing example of craftsmanship taken to artistry.
How in the world did you manage to part off these tiny little gears without bending the teeth in the process.
So many subtle challenges. Wow.
How in the world did you manage to part off these tiny little gears without bending the teeth in the process.
So many subtle challenges. Wow.
BaitMaster
Ultra Member
This is a step above what I ever hope to accomplish with my machining. Hats off.
I know some professional machinists, and I doubt any of them could pull this off.
I know some professional machinists, and I doubt any of them could pull this off.
1018Machine
Well-Known Member
It wasn't too hard actually. I custom ground a HSS parting tool and took it slow. The face of the pinions gets a bit burred up but they need facing/full length sizing anyway so they get flipped in a soft jaw chuck for the second side operations.
1018Machine
Well-Known Member
Thanks wmetfab!
In total I estimate about 300 hours, given that I had such a learning curve to understand how it worked in the first place, combined with having to make tools first. I've had many offers from reel collectors to buy it but it's something I thought would look nice on my desk so that's were it will stay.
Proxule
Ultra Member
Jokes I you. I work for free. I only go to work for the friendship and comradery.
Lol
What kind of a price can one put on their joy and personal satsfaction?
Ian, its a fishing reel, an esoteric clock works a desk ornament and more. Really, its a sophisticated mechanical art piece worthy of some of the worlds finest galleries.
I think it would be hard to put a price on it
Ian, its a fishing reel, an esoteric clock works a desk ornament and more. Really, its a sophisticated mechanical art piece worthy of some of the worlds finest galleries.
I think it would be hard to put a price on it
FatherWes
Wes
I’m new to this site. New too to machining. But I must say I am surprised to see any reference to the dreaded “how many hours?”.
If that were a criterion for my metal working, I’d go back to my ‘job’ where I made substantially more than minimum wage and could afford to pay someone to just do it for me. And I’d learn nothing.
I get a kick out of people who say “you could probably sell that for $X.”. They obviously don’t realize that would mean I’d make less than $1/hour…,
If that were a criterion for my metal working, I’d go back to my ‘job’ where I made substantially more than minimum wage and could afford to pay someone to just do it for me. And I’d learn nothing.
I get a kick out of people who say “you could probably sell that for $X.”. They obviously don’t realize that would mean I’d make less than $1/hour…,
1018Machine
Well-Known Member
You are correct, I did it for the challenge and the love of machining.
With that said, the offers I received to buy it ranged from 10 - 12G and I'd have gotten that if my intent was to sell it. Custom reel collectors are a crazy bunch and most have a common trait not unlike watch collectors, no kids left at home, high paying jobs and loads of indispensable cash.
1018Machine
Well-Known Member
LOL thanks, there's always one that doesn't get it! It's what ever you want it to be! My primary hobby is reel making, I love to fish, I like Tourbillons, Bingo! Desktop ornament! My thought is if you don't challenge yourself you don't grow!
1018Machine
Well-Known Member
LMAO, well that's what I did! Worked for 35 years and I considered it a craft session mixed with social hour! If it weren't for pesky customers getting in the way of my social time, wanting their stuff I'd still be there. I retired at 52 a few years ago.
Now you know what it's like to be me everyday of the year.