Inventing the Adjustable Allen Key | Toolroom Takeover 2025 Chronova Engineering 2025-08-15 | As part of the 2025 Toolroom takeover YouTube collaboration, we invent and make the world's first adjustable Allen key.If you would like to get access to fully dimensioned plans (and the CAD) for this project, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/c/ChronovaEngineeringCheck out Jonesey Makes' video here: youtu.be/Ea1sKIVE584and Clough42's video here: youtu.be/yr9n0EnwoZYOr watch the full Toolroom Takeover 2025 playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ISTNaXIkzC2s9OMVn2EnkT_c3g7JU9-#ToolroomTakeover2025
Watchmaking: Machining Miniscule Watch Parts Chronova Engineering 2025-07-30 | In this video, Mike continues with the pocket watch project, moving on to the escape wheel potences.To support our channel and get access to extra content please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/c/ChronovaEngineering
Watchmaking: Making a Tourbillon Cage Chronova Engineering 2025-07-20 | In this video Mike begins work on the Tourbillon cage for the pocket watch project.If you would like to help support our channel, please have a look at our Patreon page: patreon.com/c/ChronovaEngineering
Watchmaking: Using a Pantograph to Make Watch Parts Chronova Engineering 2025-06-15 | In this video, Mike makes the barrel bridge for his tourbillon pocket watch.To access extra content and help support our channel, please check out our Patreon channel: patreon.com/c/ChronovaEngineering
Watchmaking: Making a Tourbillon Bridge, Click & Clickspring Chronova Engineering 2025-06-09 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/ChronovaEngineering . You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.A huge thank you to our Pioneer patrons: Johng, Connor & Robert Krisch!In this video, Mike machines the first components for his pocket watch project. This video also covers jewel setting, heat treatment and achieving a black polish.For additional videos on watchmaking tools and techniques, please check out our Patreon page: patreon.com/c/ChronovaEngineering FTC disclaimer: This video was sponsored by Brilliant.
Building a Novel Tendon Actuator Chronova Engineering 2025-04-19 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/ChronovaEngineering . You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.In this video, Mike designs and builds a dual-direction servo-driven actuator for a project in collaboration with the University of Southampton.Additional footage of the biomechanics experiments can be viewed for free on our Patreon page: patreon.com/c/ChronovaEngineering Patreon subscribers can also access drawings for this project and other bonus content.FTC disclaimer: This video was sponsored by Brilliant.
Attempting to Make the Worlds Smallest* Electric Motor Chronova Engineering 2025-01-26 | Become a Patreon supporter at: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringIn this video, Mike attempts to reproduce the famous McLellan electric motor that fits within a 0.4 mm cube.*Although smaller devices have been made with lithography, the McLellan motor is the smallest handmade electric motor in the world.
Honey, I Shrunk the Steam Engine Chronova Engineering 2024-09-09 | Mike machines a tiny steam engine, measuring about 5 mm long.Become a Patreon supporter at: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineering
Restoring a Vintage Watchmakers Lathe Chronova Engineering 2024-07-29 | Become a Patreon supporter at: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringIn this video Mike restores a Schaublin 65 watchmakers lathe. This has been a year-long project and now it's finally finished it's time to put it to use, so keep an eye out for future projects made on this machine.
Making a Tiny Orrery Chronova Engineering 2024-05-29 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/ChronovaEngineering/. You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.In this video, Mike machines a miniature orrery on his watchmaker's lathe. If you are interested in extra details on this project (and others) please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringThis video was sponsored by Brilliant
Building a Bimetallic Tea Monitoring Mechanism Chronova Engineering 2024-04-26 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/ChronovaEngineering/. You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.If you would like to build this device for yourself, you can download the drawings from our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringIn this video, we invent and build a completely mechanical device that monitors the temperature of a beverage and rings a bell when it's ready to drink.This video was sponsored by Brilliant
Watchmaking: Machining the Heart of a Watch Chronova Engineering 2023-12-26 | Head to squarespace.com/chronovaengineering to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code chronovaengineeringTo support our channel, please consider subscribing to our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringIn this video, Mike and Alastair work together to build a working model of the Chronometer escapement mechanism.About Chronova Engineering Ltd:We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineering
Machining an Upgrade for my Electric Guitar Chronova Engineering 2023-10-27 | Head to squarespace.com/chronovaengineering to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code chronovaengineeringIf you would like to help support our channel, please check out our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringTo 3D-print your own custom volume knob, download the STEP/STL file here: grabcad.com/library/electric-guitar-volume-knob-1In this video, Mike machines a Brass volume knob for his electric guitar.
Making a Dodecahedron on a Manual Lathe Chronova Engineering 2023-09-16 | In this video, Mike machines a dodecahedron using just a lathe - no milling machine required!If you would like to help support our channel, please check out our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringAbout Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineering
Does Obsidian Really Form the Sharpest Edge? Chronova Engineering 2023-07-19 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit http://brilliant.org/ChronovaEngineering . The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription.If you would like to help support our channel, please check out our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringThis video was sponsored by Brilliant.In this video, we investigate how sharp different edges are by attempting to split a single hair. The results from this are unexpected, so we try to understand the problem better by building a sharpness tester and even measuring the edge with an atomic force microscope.
Watchmaking: Screw Making Techniques Chronova Engineering 2023-06-13 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/ChronovaEngineering/. The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription.If you would like to help support our channel, please check out our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringIn this video, Mike and Alastair demonstrate the techniques involved in making watch screws. This video is a continuation of a previous one: youtu.be/wKVqLTzh_z4This video was sponsored by Brilliant.
Making the Worlds Smallest Beam Stirling Engine Chronova Engineering 2023-04-18 | In this video, Mike machines a tiny Stirling engine on a miniature lathe - to our knowledge, this is the smallest beam Stirling engine that has been published to date.Drawings for this project are now available on our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringFTC disclaimer: This video was sponsored by Brilliant.About Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineering
Machining a Next-Gen Spinal Implant: My PhD in 9 minutes Chronova Engineering 2023-03-16 | In this video, I show the machining of a prototype artificial disc replacement. This formed part of my Ph.D. research project.For more information, please visit the website: mindisc.co.ukA special thanks to my Ph.D. supervisors:Prof. Martin BrowneDr. Alex DickinsonDr. Andy Taylor#machining#lathe#electronmicroscope Music:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/cloudsLicense code: FSYJYAUIFK5AMOUUMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/ak/decadesLicense code: A9IVD0VNYL6FPPGBMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/ak/34License code: YAAGKWQD90IGJDFCMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/living-watersLicense code: HIRII7O0ERIUK5LEMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/movingLicense code: REDSHJOCFZGSFCXT
Spherical Turning on a Manual Lathe Chronova Engineering 2023-03-07 | In our opinion, ball handles are the best type of locking lever. In this video, we introduce two possible methods of machining ball handles. This can be done entirely on a metal working lathe - a milling machine is not required for this project.For those who are interested, here is an example of a spherical turning tool kit, sold by Hemingway Kits: hemingwaykits.com/HK1160If you would like to help support our channel, please check out our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineering#machining#workshopAbout Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineeringMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/auroraLicense code: 3VMQ44YRM9181UNR
Watchmaking: Machining a Watch Gear Chronova Engineering 2023-02-27 | If you would like to help support our channel, please consider subscribing to our Patreon page: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringIn this video, Mike machines a gear wheel for a watch.#watchmaking #machining About Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineeringMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/serenityLicense code: L6VMP6I7YKLFCPZNMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/for-chrisLicense code: QJJPQFSVY5PIMV0F
A Pencil Upgrade: Woodturning on a Mini Lathe Chronova Engineering 2023-02-18 | In this video, we machine a new body from flame maple for a P205 mechanical pencil. We use a miniature lathe and simple tools to do this so anyone can give this woodworking project a go!About Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineering
The Myford Super 7 Lathe: An Introduction Chronova Engineering 2023-02-11 | Become a Patreon supporter at: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringThe Myford Super 7 lathe is a popular machine for the model engineer and machinist. In this video we give an introduction to the Myford Series 7 lathes, specifically our Myford Super 7 Connoisseur. We discuss the capabilities and why it is the preferred machine for our workshop.Even if you don't own a Myford lathe, if you are a machinist, hopefully there is plenty of interesting content that is transferable to any metalworking lathe.About Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineering
Machining a Resettable Dial for a Myford Leadscrew Handwheel Chronova Engineering 2023-02-04 | The standard Myford dial on the leadscrew handwheel is not resettable. In this video, we machine a resettable dial for a Myford lathe. We do this on the Myford lathe itself, a Dore Westbury milling machine and a Gravograph engraver.The drawings can be downloaded here: drive.google.com/file/d/1fXBePiNitwLShCi33hexn8YvL2Z7G6iP/view?usp=share_linkAbout Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineeringCredits:=========Alastair Godfrey, Mike Godfrey, Hazel MitchellSound Effects:=========Sound effects obtained from zapsplat.comMusic:=========#Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/zimpzon/calmLicense code: WVJDCZBB7BHPDZOM
Who Needs a Powered Saw? Chronova Engineering 2023-01-28 | Alastair shows the versatility of the simple hacksaw by cutting through some 100 mm (4-inch) aluminium bar.
The Ideal Milling Machine for the Model Engineer? Chronova Engineering 2023-01-22 | In this video, we discuss the Dore Westbury milling machine and why it is an excellent choice for the model engineer or machinist. The Dore Westbury is a mini milling machine that pairs well with a Myford lathe. We highlight several useful features of the machine, including the adjustable head height and tilt, quill feed, and ease of swapping between fine and rapid feeds.About Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineeringCredits:=========Alastair Godfrey, Mike Godfrey, Hazel Mitchell
Watchmaking: Machining a 0.6 mm Screw Chronova Engineering 2023-01-15 | In this video, Mike machines a 0.6 mm watch screw on a watchmaker's lathe.Become a Patreon supporter at: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringAbout Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineeringCredits:=========Machining, Filming, Editing and Narration: Mike Godfrey
Ross Yoke Stirling Engine Chronova Engineering 2023-01-13 | A handmade Ross Yoke Stirling engine made on manual machines.
How To Regrind Drill Bits Using a Quorn Tool & Cutter Grinder Chronova Engineering 2022-12-30 | In this video we demonstrate the process of precision drill grinding with conical flank relief on a shop-made Quorn tool and cutter grinder.The kit to build your own Quorn tool and cutter grinder can be purchased here: hemingwaykits.com/HK260XReferences:==========http://www.modelenginenews.org/meng/quorn/SixStepCF-3.pdfAbout Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineeringCredits:=========Filming: Alastair GodfreyEditing & voiceover: Mike Godfrey
Grinding D-Bits for Engraving and Micro-Milling Chronova Engineering 2022-12-18 | How to grind a D-bit or engraving cutter from tungsten carbide on a GHA D-bit grinder. These cutters a super easy to make and are useful for pantograph or CNC micro-milling.Credits:=========Content, Filming and Editing: Mike GodfreyAbout Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineering
Machining the Antikythera Moon Mechanism Chronova Engineering 2022-12-09 | In a previous video, we introduced an Antikythera mechanism replica, made by Alastair Godfrey. Here, he shows the making of the moon mechanism on the front of the device.Credits:=========Filming & Machining: Alastair GodfreyEditing: Mike GodfreyAbout Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineering
A Custom DTI Dial: Dividing on a Myford Super 7 Chronova Engineering 2022-12-02 | As shown in our 4-way tool post video, we propose an efficient method to determine the correct shims for a 4-way tool post. In this video, we show the making of a custom DTI dial which enables the exact shim size to be read directly. This means the dial must be numbered in reverse. To produce the divisions, we demonstrate a method of dividing on a Myford Super 7 Connoisseur.About Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineeringCredits:=========Dial manufacture: Alastair GodfreyFilming: Alastair GodfreyEditing: Mike GodfreyLicenses:==========Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/lighthouse-townLicense code: IZTXFT6X73YMPQQZ
In Defence of the 4-Way: Myford Toolholding Chronova Engineering 2022-11-25 | In this video, we propose an alternative tool-holding approach to the quick-change toolpost, along with good practice to improve machining efficiency.Credits:=========Filming: Mike Godfrey, Alastair GodfreyEditing & narration: Mike GodfreyAbout Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineering
The Antikythera Mechanism Revived Chronova Engineering 2022-11-02 | A preview of our video on the Antikythera Mechanism Photo credit (1st image): Brett Seymour#shorts
Sharpening the Flutes on a Milling Cutter Chronova Engineering 2022-10-17 | In this video, Dr Alastair Godfrey shows how he grinds a secondary bevel on an HSS milling cutter using a shop-made Quorn tool and cutter grinder.The kit to build your own Quorn tool and cutter grinder can be purchased here: hemingwaykits.com/HK260XFilming by Alastair Godfrey and Charlie GodfreyEditing by Mike GodfreyAbout Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineeringLicenses:==========Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/piece-by-pieceLicense code: LOEQGUDWI6FYLOCW
A Handmade Antikythera Mechanism: Rediscovering an Ancient Greek Enigma Chronova Engineering 2022-10-11 | This video presents a modernised reproduction of the Antikythera Mechanism, including clips of the manufacturing process and a snippet of how the device works. Become a Patreon supporter at: patreon.com/ChronovaEngineeringCredits:==========Manufactured by Dr Alastair GodfreyFilming & video editing by Mike GodfreyNarration by Hazel MitchellPhotos kindly provided by Brett Seymour (brettseymourphotography.com)A special thanks to Dr Tony Freeth (UCL) for his research into the mechanism, which informed many aspects of the design.About Chronova Engineering Ltd:==========We're a small team of scientists and engineers who love making cool things! If you'd like to see what else we get up to, please subscribe to our channel and visit our other sites: https://linktr.ee/chronovaengineeringSuggested further content:==========Clickspring has a brilliant series on manufacturing an Antikythera mechanism using historically appropriate techniques: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZioPDnFPNsHnyxfygxA0to4RXv4_jDU2Updates on further wreck expeditions can be found here: youtube.com/user/antikythera2012Lots more information about the Antikythera mechanism: http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr/Licenses and references:==========Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/hopeLicense code: BMWWBZCC3SFHN42EOne of Dr Tony Freeth's paper, referenced in video: nature.com/articles/nature05357CT data: https://dataverse.harvard.edu/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.7910/DVN/UCXZWU
