Introducing The Rose Engine (Happy Anniversary, Mrs Clickspring.)
Added 2021-09-30 22:25:11 +0000 UTCHi Folks,
Here is an introduction video for the Rose Engine, a companion machine to the Straight Line Engine. Much like the recent SLE video I have put this video together without narration, as more of a chill out thing. The plate material is fine silver, the pattern is sometimes referred to as 'Escargot' and the pendant is an anniversary gift for my lovely wife. The enamel is from Milton Bridge, 263 Series K62 Jade. More detail on the casting & finishing of the pendant structure in a later video.
Do please enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
Direct links to the video -
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/619371080/9ca0306a16
Youtube: https://youtu.be/Gw3aCAQjC88
Comments
Fantastic, Cheers!
austinbh
2022-09-21 14:58:03 +0000 UTCIn due course, yes. I'm currently still in AM engraving mode - Cheers :)
Clickspring
2022-09-15 04:17:13 +0000 UTCDo we get a part 2 for this. I’ve been patiently waiting.
austinbh
2022-09-15 03:12:55 +0000 UTCHi Dan, 1200 - Cheers :)
Clickspring
2022-08-01 21:20:31 +0000 UTCHi Chris! I was wondering what grit the diamond wheel is.
Dan
2022-08-01 16:20:53 +0000 UTCI'm curious about the process for coating the second side in jade lump. I gather you let the first side cool, then coated the second side, but wouldn't you have a problem with the first side coating when you tried to fuse the second side?
Mark Young
2021-12-27 16:51:24 +0000 UTCTruly beautiful design... classic in the best way and at the same time futuristic in a gentle sense. Great, great work :)
Roberto Amato
2021-11-02 11:35:10 +0000 UTCA classic design and a thing of beauty. So much more personal than a thing just bought.
Andrew Smith
2021-10-06 11:13:48 +0000 UTCChris, that is really great. Do you know if anyone has blueprinted these older machines or created accurate 3D models of them? I was thinking something like Solidworks models. Would hate to see these lost to antiquity like the Antikythera mechanism you are working so hard to reverse engineer.
Steven Naslund
2021-10-06 02:52:48 +0000 UTCCongratulations on the anniversary! That's a spectacular gift - from the design through to the execution!
Mike Michelizzi
2021-10-03 19:44:48 +0000 UTCWow - a stunning piece!! Can't wait to hear more about the enamelling process... That was a real eye popper for me (only because I'm already familiar with the rose engine)
Hogtown Pens
2021-10-03 04:56:47 +0000 UTCIt's not Jade, it's coloured glass. This is enamelling. Jade is the name of the glass colour. Google enamelling.
Phillip Dimond
2021-10-03 00:19:59 +0000 UTCwow really interested to hear the explanation on how the jade colored the pendent
daniel poole
2021-10-02 08:01:54 +0000 UTCUsing that machine looks like it takes a lot of time but the results definitely look worth it.
InsaneTD
2021-10-02 04:09:36 +0000 UTCNow that was just Awesome Chris TFD, GB :)
Graeme Brumfitt
2021-10-01 18:54:10 +0000 UTCThat explains why rose engine videos started showing up in my Youtube recommended videos earlier this week. This is absolutely beautiful. Happy anniversary to you and the Mrs.
Francis
2021-10-01 18:22:52 +0000 UTCLooks like nice machines are being installed in the living room now. Surely you have to make some nice necklace... ;) Great job AND video as always Chris!
Markos Skoulatos
2021-10-01 18:00:27 +0000 UTCIncredible
M.janikkkkkk
2021-10-01 16:40:33 +0000 UTCChris, Guy Loughridge here, happy anniversary to both you and the Mrs. I believe that the video said that the base material was silver. What temperature does the lump jade need to be fused to the silver? Your wife will be thrilled with such a beautiful piece. Lots of hugs and kisses should be expected.
Guy Loughridge
2021-10-01 15:49:20 +0000 UTCsimply amazing
pie or not
2021-10-01 13:42:41 +0000 UTCLooks amazing. I've always wanted to get a rose machine to use on wood turning projects, but I just can't justify the expense for a new toy that'll end up collecting dust in a couple years.
Greg Ledet
2021-10-01 13:32:37 +0000 UTCStunning result, happy anniversary to you both.
Mark Dymond
2021-10-01 11:54:33 +0000 UTCHappy anniversary Chris and great work as always. Puts other homemade presents to shame
AMK
2021-10-01 10:33:37 +0000 UTCWow.. I’d love to see more detail on the enameling process.
Clayton Firth
2021-10-01 10:33:03 +0000 UTCFantastic looking work as always, Chris! happy anniversary to you both!
Stefan
2021-10-01 10:12:33 +0000 UTCMrs Clickspring is a lucky lady! Mesmerising work as always Chris!
Evan Crawford
2021-10-01 09:35:52 +0000 UTCAfter watching it again, my response is still.............. 😲
James Hickey
2021-10-01 09:30:32 +0000 UTCYour previous works seems almost agricultural compared to this beautiful piece Chris.
James Hickey
2021-10-01 09:27:12 +0000 UTCThank you David!
Clickspring
2021-10-01 09:06:24 +0000 UTCMany thanks Graham :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 09:06:12 +0000 UTCThank you Dom, Silver :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 09:05:57 +0000 UTCYes that is one way to do it too. Often its easier to simlpy get it roughly true on the plate and then just tap it in by eye. There are also levelling chucks where it can all be dialed in perfectly for those times when it really counts - Cheers :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 09:05:27 +0000 UTCCertainly Jason, I will go into much detail in future videos - Cheers :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 09:02:01 +0000 UTCThank you James!
Clickspring
2021-10-01 09:01:23 +0000 UTCCheers mate :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 09:01:12 +0000 UTCEnamel one side, flip, do the other, repeat for several coats, in this case 3 coats per side, grinding in between. There is a slight tendency for the underside to slump a little but not overly so. The final step is a grind to flat and then fire polish - Cheers :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 09:00:57 +0000 UTCCheers mate!
Clickspring
2021-10-01 08:57:00 +0000 UTCThank you mate!
Clickspring
2021-10-01 08:55:10 +0000 UTCCheers Matt :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 08:55:00 +0000 UTCIt takes about 20 minutes to cut each side - Cheers :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 08:54:51 +0000 UTCSensational work, and happy anniversary to you both!
David Few
2021-10-01 08:07:28 +0000 UTCHappy anniversary, Chris and Mrs Clicksping
Graham Rowe
2021-10-01 07:15:35 +0000 UTCPress Shift + Return instead of just Return.
Eric Greenberg
2021-10-01 03:55:01 +0000 UTCProbably 30+ years ago, I saw ornamental turning being done with a rose engine lathe and was instantly captivated by the beauty of the process and results. Really enjoying these recent videos featuring your machine. Happy anniversary to Mrs Clickspring and yourself - 35 years (Jade) or 25 (Silver)?
Dominic Peterson
2021-10-01 03:06:20 +0000 UTC(Well, i guess the editor in this server interface doesnt let you make paragraphs unless you click drag and drop your reply into the window.)
Kas Steel
2021-10-01 03:02:32 +0000 UTCI thought the plate was supposed to leveled in a parallel plate press while the resin is warm? Or maybe a really accurate cheese press?
Kas Steel
2021-10-01 03:00:40 +0000 UTCI noticed in the setup of the silver plate on the resin bed that you were hand tweaking to plate level, and that you didnt scratch crossing X and Y origin lines in the resin to align your plate.
Kas Steel
2021-10-01 02:59:11 +0000 UTCChris,
Kas Steel
2021-10-01 02:56:58 +0000 UTCAstounding. I sure hope we get a video someday that goes into the details of how the rose engine works!
jason black
2021-10-01 02:48:57 +0000 UTCChris, I bet you could make a short basics on setting up a machine like this in an hour or so worth of finished video! ;) If possible, please do get into some of the intricacies of setting this machine up to make "acceptable" patterns.
Bob Vines
2021-10-01 02:12:14 +0000 UTCChris, please give us at least a short description/explanation on how this is done. The piece is beautiful and I'm sure that your wife loves it!
Bob Vines
2021-10-01 02:10:11 +0000 UTCI'll leave it at Exquisite! Happy Anniversary to you both!
James Korman
2021-10-01 01:49:54 +0000 UTCThis has to be magic…
Russell Reckman
2021-10-01 01:45:14 +0000 UTCVery nice! How did you apply the jade to both sides? I would think that putting the first side face down in the oven would mess it up?
Cooper Riley
2021-10-01 01:31:40 +0000 UTCWell done! Your wife is a lucky gal!
LoachMan33
2021-10-01 01:23:57 +0000 UTCWow. Simply Wow.
Clifton Ballad
2021-10-01 01:08:08 +0000 UTCWell, damn. That is a piece of stunning beauty. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Matt Walters
2021-10-01 01:08:06 +0000 UTCThank you James :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 01:00:17 +0000 UTCThanks Jim :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 01:00:05 +0000 UTCWill do Rich, more to come as soon as I can :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:59:46 +0000 UTCThanks very much PJ :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:59:26 +0000 UTCThank you mate :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:59:15 +0000 UTCCast from sterling silver, using the vacuum casting setup from the most recent TGT with lost resin casting - Cheers :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:59:02 +0000 UTCHa ha! very good :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:57:59 +0000 UTCCheers mate :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:55:01 +0000 UTCThank you mate :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:54:50 +0000 UTCThanks John :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:54:43 +0000 UTCThanks Stu!
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:54:30 +0000 UTCThanks Grant :)
Clickspring
2021-10-01 00:54:22 +0000 UTCOut of curiosity, how long did it take you to turn each side once you were setup?
Russell Hammond
2021-10-01 00:52:53 +0000 UTCWhen the jade cooled after the furnace, I audibly gasped. Excellent work!
James Bryant
2021-10-01 00:40:36 +0000 UTCI was only joking when I said “next the rose engine” on the SLE video, but it turns out I was right. Where did you get them? Great job.
Jim Porter
2021-10-01 00:14:59 +0000 UTCSneaky way to justify the purchase on a 'new ' machine with the wife, make the little lady a beautiful bauble...😇👍 Please do a video (talking) about the machine. Would love to know more.
Rich Cizik
2021-09-30 23:52:25 +0000 UTCStunning piece, amazing machine! Congratulation to you both. I'm beginning to realize you Are an alchemist...the way that jade transformed from mortar and pestle, then the wicking to the 1500° and final finish. @¿@ Thanks Chris...Really Looking forward to more details.
PJ
2021-09-30 23:34:41 +0000 UTCVery impressive.
Colin Dick
2021-09-30 23:30:23 +0000 UTCReally cool and beautiful. How did you make the frame/border?
Unogazzy
2021-09-30 23:30:10 +0000 UTCAn elegant machine for a more civilized age.
Lucia
2021-09-30 23:28:30 +0000 UTCAlso, we like to hear you talking it is a vital part of your videos lol 😂 just saying
Jonathan Numer
2021-09-30 23:25:29 +0000 UTCWhat's funny is that I am a jeweler, I started out watching you when you were making clocks. Never thought I'd see the day when you would make jewelry lol
Jonathan Numer
2021-09-30 23:24:51 +0000 UTCAbsolutely speechless. What a lovely piece.
Matthew Wilson
2021-09-30 23:20:32 +0000 UTCNicely done, I always thought that clockmakers and jewlery have a lot in common
John Gentzel
2021-09-30 23:17:36 +0000 UTCWow, that's crazy cool! Congratulations Chris and Mrs. Clickspring!
Stu
2021-09-30 23:14:44 +0000 UTCHa ha! Thank you Peter :)
Clickspring
2021-09-30 23:14:37 +0000 UTCThanks Oliver :)
Clickspring
2021-09-30 23:14:22 +0000 UTCThanks Gary :)
Clickspring
2021-09-30 23:14:13 +0000 UTCIts a cool thing to watch when it happens :)
Clickspring
2021-09-30 23:14:02 +0000 UTCThank you!
Clickspring
2021-09-30 23:13:02 +0000 UTCThanks mate :)
Clickspring
2021-09-30 23:12:53 +0000 UTCThank you mate!
Clickspring
2021-09-30 23:12:43 +0000 UTCnice work
Grant McKinna
2021-09-30 23:12:33 +0000 UTCFor some reason the piece reminds me of something from Lord Of The Rings… I guess that makes you one of the elven masters!
Peter Kransz
2021-09-30 23:03:47 +0000 UTCCongratulations on your anniversary Chris 🥳
Oliver Warlow
2021-09-30 22:52:28 +0000 UTCEvery time this machine comes out, I know it's going to be one of the most mesmerizing videos, and whatever you're making is going to be absolutely beautiful. Did not disappoint. Congratulations to you and your wife
Gary Levario
2021-09-30 22:45:13 +0000 UTCI would not have expected the water to rush from the jade to the paper (given the increased surface area).
Maarten Daalder
2021-09-30 22:44:17 +0000 UTCA gorgeous piece, and a gorgeous machine!
Casper Harris
2021-09-30 22:38:24 +0000 UTCCongratulations on the new machine!
Boguslaw Smalec
2021-09-30 22:38:23 +0000 UTCAwesome! Always great to see some more clickspring content, keep it up!
Afonso Muralha
2021-09-30 22:27:17 +0000 UTC
