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In the latest episode of the Project Minotaur vlog I show off how to mark and drill the new bridge plate. This video is focused on the locating pins and through holes for the screws.
You can find all of the Project Minotaur videos at Inside The Studio.
A new year comes with reflections on last year’s themes, and new themes for 2021. Chris and Jon also discuss where they are in the process of building Project Minotaur.
You can find this episode of Off Hours at http://offhours.show/ep80
Jon, my Off Hours co-host, and I have begun work on a custom watch movement. Along with discussing the process on the podcast, I’ve been filming the work as we go. The first video is now up on YouTube.
It’s been a year since Chris and Rich moved into their new studio. Chris and Jon talk about the ups and downs of the first year, what has changed, and how it has affected our work.
You can find this episode of Off Hours at http://offhours.show/ep79
Chris and Jon discuss case making ideas and techniques, Christian Lass’ prototype reveal, and Dufour’s phenomenal success at auction. Plus Off Hours merch is now available 🎉
You can find this episode at http://offhours.show/ep78
Chris and Jon are joined by precision machinist, vintage pen restorer, and pen maker, Paul Burberry.
You can find this episode at http://offhours.show/ep77
Jon and Chris discuss the first chips made on Project Minotaur, using the new wobble stick, and what the next steps are in the process of making their first watch caliber.
You can find this episode at http://offhours.show/ep76.
Chris and Jon follow up on a number of topics old and new, including Christian Lass’ new movement, Ferdinand Berthoud’s FB 2RE, fumé dials, the “Faberge Egg” of Octopussy, as well as some new tools Chris has been making.
You can find this episode at http://offhours.show/ep75.
Chris and Jon discuss the model making techniques of The Mandalorian, Ferdinand Berthoud’s FB 2RE, and a new project they’re collaborating on.
You can find this episode at http://offhours.show/ep74.
On this week’s episode of Off Hours Jon and I continue our conversation with independent watchmaker @christian_lass. In this half of the interview we discuss a number of the mechanical wonders Christian has worked on including minute repeater watches, Jens Olsen’s World Clock, and Curta calculators. We also talk about collaborating with Christian’s wife Hanne, her incredible engraving @gravalance, and her mind bending 1 cubic millimetre project @onecubicmillimeter.
You can find this episode at http://offhours.show/ep73.
YouTube Channel: Inside The Studio
Podcast: Off Hours
Instagram: @silver_hand
