Hand Making a Verge Watch Hairspring. Pt.3 The Selective Luddite 2020-11-04 | I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption. In this, the conclusion of the Hairspring series, I demonstrate how to use the curling tweezers I made in "Makin' a Tool. Episode 1" ,( youtube.com/watch?v=0h--nJZPVD4) , and then how to finish truing the hairspring, ready for use.
Channel Update 2023 The Selective Luddite 2023-12-29 | A brief rundown on why I've been quiet for quite a while :)
Elder Pith. Harvesting Materials for Watchmaking Ep 1 The Selective Luddite 2021-09-12 | Elder does have low level toxicity, so when you've been harvesting etc. wash your hands before eating.I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry if there are interruptions. This video covers collecting and using 'wild' Elder pith.
Makin a Tool. Ep. 3: Extras 2 The Selective Luddite 2021-07-17 | 'Chamfering the feet: Close up'I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption. Saving the original Ep. 3 to my SD card, and NOW I find a couple of clips I didn't think I had.... Enjoy
Makin a Tool. Ep. 3: Extras 1 The Selective Luddite 2021-07-17 | 'Fitting the Handle'. I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption. Saving the original Ep. 3 to my SD card, and NOW I find a couple of clips I didn't think I had.... Enjoy
Pallet Warming Table. Makin a Tool Ep.3 The Selective Luddite 2021-07-17 | I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption. I make a Pallet Warming Table for correcting jewels etc. in watchmaking, with a number of construction tips along the way.Some of the sound is a bit 'hissy' due to it raining while doing some of the dubbing :( Bisk-Art's work, who I reference in the video, can be seen here: facebook.com/biskartcookiecutters/videos/?ref=page_internal
Welcome to The Selective Luddite. The Selective Luddite 2021-02-26 | The music is from Kristin Rule, a very talented live loop Cellist that we know. http://www.kristinrule.comI do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption.
Making a Clockmakers Broach. Makin a Tool Ep.2 The Selective Luddite 2021-02-08 | I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption. This covers how to make a tapered clockmaker's broach, from scratch, using music wire, including making a jig.
Makin a Tool ep.1 Hairspring Curling Tweezers The Selective Luddite 2020-10-22 | I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption. Due to the difficulties using the 'paper curling' style tool in the past, I combine the concept of the pliers illustrated in Blakey's 1700's watch spring book with a sturdy pair of tweezers, all made out of brass.
Some Tips when Making a Timber Handle. The Selective Luddite 2020-10-11 | I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption. Several quick hints to help you get a nice finish on wood.
Hand Making a Verge Watch Hairspring Pt.2 The Selective Luddite 2020-10-10 | I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption. In this part I go in depth on the methods required to shape and level a hairspring using a test one made out of paper.
Hand Making a Verge Watch Hairspring Pt.1 The Selective Luddite 2020-09-27 | I do these videos for free, un-monetised. YouTube now put ads on any video to give themselves revenue, whether the content creator wants it or not. We don’t get anything. Sorry for the interruption. I make a wooden jig and use it to reduce a piece of music wire to match the dimensions of a hairspring from a late 1700’s Verge Pocket Watch. I used the finest music wire (sometimes known as Piano wire) made by K&S Metals. I buy it from model aeroplane stores and it is quite cheap.A link to Richard Watkins PDF books http://www.watkinsr.id.au/
