Hi, description says ‘patron series constructing a dial indicator’ Love to see that when completed.

@@pebrede now that is awesome, thanks for sharing

See what you did there!

I've been watching his videos for over 2 years, does that count? XD

I am convinced that chips and swarf convey themselves to their appropriate receptacles, and that dust is aware it is not permitted, and therefore does not trespass. All of the above done thru the power of respect.

Don't use anything larger than a 1" chip brush for the coarse swarf.

Oh, he'd probably accept the help, just no way to get two people in that shop XD

It looks like it's not even a raked file, instead a coarse-grit unidirectional sanded surface, hardened

I think it's a clockmaker's burnisher, which only has a very fine cut to it

I believe 8mm watchmaker collets

The handle need not be in perfect alignment. Just the collet end.

Workshop cleanliness and regular maintenance of your tools and equipment is one of the major differences between a master and an amateur.

The answer is usually based on the size work you want to do on it. Bigger gets heavier fast.

That is a gigantic question. The answer is - it depends ... on what you want to do. Once you know the answer to that question find people who make the same sort of stuff. There are KZfaq channels, forums and all sorts of information exchange sources. There is no single correct answer - only you can decide. If know some machinists in your area talk to them. Basic tips are Get the biggest suitable for your job that the budget and space will allow. Allow at least (!) HALF your budget for tools and accessories. DON'T try to get everything at once especially when you are working from a position of relative ignorance.

I just bought a Sherline lathe, like the one Chris is using here. It's quite small. Perfect for fine Clickspring work, but you'll only be able to do, say, the Blondihacks projects at half, or even only a third of the size she's doing. This thing however, is very portable. You can use it on an ordinary table and pick it up and put it in storage to make room. Note that Chris also has a bigger chinese Blondihacks-size lathe. That one is hardly portable and needs a permanent placement. So if portability is an issue...

I'm looking for a hobby-size lathe. I've been looking at the mini lathes. The ones with the plastic gears. About that size but better quality.

Crikey, I just mentioned his name ~6h ago, and now he's died. Rap Artist Coolio, age 59. RIP.

@@JxH Your joke being so bad was probably what killed him, to be honest... 😀