The magnets will be 3mm holes. I’ve never been so excited to drill 3 mm holes.
Tales From The Loop - Stasis Device
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The magnets will be 3mm holes. I’ve never been so excited to drill 3 mm holes.
It really does take trial and ordeal to appreciate the common. I never understood why anyone would pay crazy prices for good bits until I had to start a piece from scratch due to my leaving bit pieces in the last one.
I’m going to be doing the same. It’s time for me to invest a bit (heh) more in my drill bit sets. Any recommendations?
Tech is always advancing but Tungsten Carbide was the standard for not breaking. It is the core. The over coating can be stuff that is ultra hard but can't flex so this part varies. However, newer crazy hard ones include Cobalt alloys.
I think my greatest advance in not breaking bits was finally giving in to using lube oil. I had always gotten away with slow mo but to really just avoid breakage, when it will be catastrophic, lube and clean up after. It smokes, it's messy and it stops bit breakage by another 50% plus over dry. Oh and the use of a spring punch for starting the hole. Which doubles as a wonderful glass breaker as well.
My buddy told me that "It smokes at the point you are going too fast." So, even with lube, it still has a "too fast" but that is not the drill speed, it is the progress speed. Many people use much higher speeds to great success. "Too fast" is the speed that the hole is advancing, aka, the pressure. So not actually going too fast but rather pressing too hard. Mine still smoke.... I am not a patient person.
Almost forgot, if you are a fan of this show and Simon’s work, another of his books is coming to film. The Electric State is being done by the Russo brothers and an all star cast. Set to release on Netflix this year.
Are you using a hand drill? I wouldn’t spend a crazy amount on sets – the likelihood of snapping the micro bits is inevitable with a pin vise at certain angles! For me, it always seems like the odds of breaking one are directly proportional to whether or not it’s my very last bit (that, or it just goes straight into my finger!) I agree with greenmachines on the more expensive ones, especially if you work with a variable-speed rotary tool. Amazon has some good deals, and you might look under their jewelry suppliers as they offer a wider selection of bit types for specific metal hardness. Yes I’m certainly a fan! The show sounds great; checking it out right now, thanks!
I used a hand drill at the end just to take the holes from .9mm to 1.0mm. The bulk of the drilling was done on my milling machine.
Magnet day today. The nice think about having the scrap from 4 rings is that I can experiment with the hole drilling and glueing of the magnets. This was my first attempt. The holes are all about 1/64” too far to the right. I used an edge finder on my mill but I may need to scribe lines and do it manually.
I tried a 3mm drill for these 3mm magnets and that wasn’t quite right. When I put the epoxy in the hole it created a suction effect. Too tight. The 3.1mm drill was perfect.
Not sure if I’m sold on the BSI 30 min epoxy or the super glue and activator method. The super glue is was easier, but messier. The epoxy is probably stronger? But these little magnets jump all over the place when near the others. That makes putting the 2nd and 3rd in the row a real challenge.
I tried a 3mm drill for these 3mm magnets and that wasn’t quite right. When I put the epoxy in the hole it created a suction effect. Too tight. The 3.1mm drill was perfect.
Not sure if I’m sold on the BSI 30 min epoxy or the super glue and activator method. The super glue is was easier, but messier. The epoxy is probably stronger? But these little magnets jump all over the place when near the others. That makes putting the 2nd and 3rd in the row a real challenge.
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Not sure if the kicker works on gel but I have many times gone to superglue gel when running was an issue.
If the second magnet wants to jump out to the first before curing, maybe a tape dot (removable) and popscicle stick to carry it to home would suffice but my brain is throwing out a ton of silly ideas. Definitely post your experience on getting all 3 in there. Now I am curious. Hopefully, no issue at all but I have done nearly the exact same oops and watched horrified as the glue dried in seconds and magnet one was glued directly to magnet 2. Mine was far more fragile on a last minute cardboard sample for a class project.
Actually my memory of that moment went more like "Holy$$%^&#&&" as the light speed jump of the magnet slung super glue on me. Nothing scarier than realizing you are NOT wearing eye protection.
Actually my memory of that moment went more like "Holy$$%^&#&&" as the light speed jump of the magnet slung super glue on me. Nothing scarier than realizing you are NOT wearing eye protection.
I use the Bob Smith glues and epoxies. Their medium is thicker and works more like a gel. The accelerator works great with it. Only problem is, if you use the accelerator you have to sand off the overflow spillage. With epoxy you can wipe across the surface with acetone once they are in place.
I made the rings in resin first so that I could trial run the process. I didn’t run into the suction issue but I did glue a couple in upside down, lol. The horror when you go to test the fit of all 6 magnets working in harmony and one is repelling. NOOOOoooooooo!!
Not sure which is more satisfying, the finishing of one bracelet or the specific "click" noise that it makes when it closes. One down, one to go.
A quick video that I made showing the bracelet mech in action:
A quick video that I made showing the bracelet mech in action:
This has been a really fun journey and I’m both happy and sad to see it end. July will mark the 2.5 year point from the date I started this prop. Once the bracelets are complete I will probably hit the entire exterior of the stasis with a bit of dry brushed grime. The aluminum kickstand gets a bit of weathering as well. When that is done I plan to do 4-5 short videos showcasing all of the features of this prop, then I will retire it to my display case. Thank you all for watching!!
Yes!!!!
Wowsa this is all gorgeous, seeing it in context again together! The brushed finish on the rings looks really clean.
When ‘Tales’ first aired back in 2020, I remember being fascinated by the idea of a quirky little machine that could stop time and immediately thought how perfect it would be for someone to replicate. Man I love this great prop, and I’m so happy to have come across your build! Every step along the way has been super fun and inspiring to watch.
When ‘Tales’ first aired back in 2020, I remember being fascinated by the idea of a quirky little machine that could stop time and immediately thought how perfect it would be for someone to replicate. Man I love this great prop, and I’m so happy to have come across your build! Every step along the way has been super fun and inspiring to watch.
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