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My Lil' Mule
United States
Приєднався 16 лип 2019
My name is Greg and I reside a little east of Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Here you'll find videos about the things I enjoy doing the most in my free time, including Jeeping (modifying, off roading), welding, machining, DIY fabrication, wood working, or anything else that suits me. I am a maker and enjoy building things myself, even when I can buy it cheaper or I don't know quite what I am doing. But we can all learn along the way.
Be sure to follow me on instagram @mylilmule for random tidbits and check out my blog at www.mylilmule.us for more detailed project information.
Be sure to follow me on instagram @mylilmule for random tidbits and check out my blog at www.mylilmule.us for more detailed project information.
Are these ways junk? - Sanford Surface Grinder - Checking the Ways, Assembling the Saddle and Table
With the bulk of the machine clean-ish, I can start putting it back together. But first, I need to examine the ways to see if they are too far gone or are the usable or is it going to need a complete rebuild.
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Check out my blog: www.mylilmule.us
Instagram: mylilmule
Facebook: my.lil.mule/
Become a Patreon supporter: www.patreon.com/mylilmule
One time donation: paypal.me/MyLilMule
T Shirts and such: store.mylilmule.us
Etsy Shop: mylilmule.etsy.com
Buy me a Pizza: www.buymeacoffee.com/mylilmule
Amazon wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MBO1LDMVXEWI?sort=priority
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Відео
Installing a Trav A Dial on a Vintage South Bend Lathe
Переглядів 2,9 тис.День тому
In this video, I walk through the installation of a Trav-A-Dial on my 1942 South Bend Lathe. A Trav-A-Dial is a handy tool that gives you a precise way to measure linear movement directly on the lathe without needing a digital readout (DRO). It’s great for improving accuracy, especially on an older machine like mine. I go through the process of mounting it up, making adjustments, and getting it...
Am I Insane??? - Sanford Surface Grinder - Disassembly Part 2
Переглядів 2,7 тис.14 днів тому
This Sanford 6x12 Surface Grinder is disgustingly filthy. The level of abuse this must have seen is like nothing I have ever seen before. No effort was made to keep it clean and serviceable. The question remains, am I crazy to even try and use this clapped out machine? Check out my blog: www.mylilmule.us Instagram: mylilmule Facebook: my.lil.mule/ Become a Patreon su...
Sanford Surface Grinder - Disassembly Part 1
Переглядів 2,2 тис.21 день тому
I bought this surface grinder a while ago and I figure now is as good a time as any to start disassembling it and seeing what needs to be fixed and to determine if there's enough life left in this machine or not. It has problems. A lot of them. The question is are they recoverable? Check out my blog: www.mylilmule.us Instagram: mylilmule Facebook: my.lil.mule/ Become...
Leveling the K&T 2HL Horizontal Milling Machine
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This is a project that has been a long time coming. I've needed to get the 2HL stable and level for a while. I machined some components to use as leveling feet. Check out my blog: www.mylilmule.us Instagram: mylilmule Facebook: my.lil.mule/ Become a Patreon supporter: www.patreon.com/mylilmule One time donation: paypal.me/MyLilMule T Shirts and such: store.mylilmule....
Troyke U-9 9" Rotary Table Cleanup (Disassembly and Assembly)
Переглядів 2,1 тис.Місяць тому
I found this rotary table at auction. I didn't know how big it was (I seem to do that a lot!) but I had to have it! It's only 1" larger than the John B. Stevens table I have now, but the Troyke can be used vertically, which is a big advantage over the Stevens. I still think a 10" would be ideal for the Bridgeport, and would probably be right at the limit that I would want to lift and move safel...
Assembling an open source DRO for the Kearney & Trecker 2HL
Переглядів 12 тис.Місяць тому
I've wanted to put a DRO on the K&T, but almost as much, I want to have the ability to cut helical gears, or to cut gears in any tooth combination, and make it easy to do so. Finding a low lead attachment for the 2HL will be nearly impossible. But I thought of an idea of how I could simulate it without all of the complexities involved in using the actual lead attachment. And this video is the b...
Machining a 12" Camelback Straight Edge on the K&T 2HL - In one setup?
Переглядів 3,1 тис.Місяць тому
I bought this Martin Model Pattern 12" Camelback straight edge back in January and I think it's about time to machine it so I can scrape it in. What I'd like to do is use my K&T 2HL horizontal mill to machine all sides in one setup. I also replaced the drive gear for my universal head with one that's a little tighter in tolerance. Thanks to Tom Stover at Tom's Rabbit Hole for the new gear. Tom'...
Machining a 12" Camelback Straight Edge on the K&T 2HL - Making a fixture
Переглядів 2,5 тис.2 місяці тому
I bought this Martin Model Pattern 12" Camelback straight edge back in January and I think it's about time to machine it so I can scrape it in. What I'd like to do is use my K&T 2HL horizontal mill to machine all sides in one setup. To do that, I need to make a fixture to hold the straight edge in the right orientation to expose all machinable edges. Anchorlube: amzn.to/3Y8LmLz This straight ed...
Odds & Ends - Ep 9 - Keith Rucker visit, viewer gifts, ArnFest '24, Vanover Machine, auction finds
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I took a road trip up to the Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL area at the end of September to meet up with some friends and to attend the swap meet at ArnFest 2024 held at the Illinois Railway Museum. Ran into some familiar faces. I also give some project updates, show some recent acquisitions, and Keith Rucker and Clarke Easterling paid a visit to the shop. Keith's tour of MRPS: ua-cam.com/video/...
Machining a Backplate for a 6-Jaw Chuck for my 1942 South Bend Lathe - Part 3
Переглядів 4,3 тис.2 місяці тому
The shop has acquired a Buck Chuck, 6 inch, 6-jaw chuck that has a back plate for the 1960 South Bend Lathe. I would like to use this on the 1942 South Bend, but that will require a different back plate as the spindle nose threads are different. These aren't available commercially, so I have no alternative than to make one. Anchorlube: amzn.to/3Y8LmLz Check out my blog: www.mylilmule.us Instagr...
Machining a lowboy trailer pin with Vanover Machine and getting interrupted by Josh Topper!
Переглядів 4,8 тис.2 місяці тому
I took a road trip this past week and stopped by to see Kyle at @VanoverMachineAndRepair. Kyle was gracious enough to let me hang out in his shop for a bit over a couple of days and I also got to meet some other local machinists and machine rebuilders. Had a little fun and recorded him trying to get a rush job out the door - in between all the phone calls! 😂 @VanoverMachineAndRepair @TopperMach...
Can an idiot teach a moron how to weld? - Arccaptain MIG 145P
Переглядів 4112 місяці тому
Arccaptain asked me if I would check out this MIG 145P flux core MIG welder for them. I used it to teach one of my best friends what I could about welding with it. I am not a welding instructor, just another idiot on UA-cam. Chris got to take this welder, a TIG torch and a welding helmet home, courtesy of Arccaptain. If you're interested in this welder, you can get more details here along with ...
Machining a Backplate for a 6-Jaw Chuck for my 1942 South Bend Lathe - Part 2
Переглядів 3,5 тис.2 місяці тому
Machining a Backplate for a 6-Jaw Chuck for my 1942 South Bend Lathe - Part 2
New Machine Day! K. O. Lee Tool & Cutter Grinder
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New Machine Day! K. O. Lee Tool & Cutter Grinder
Machining a Backplate for a 6-Jaw Chuck for my 1942 South Bend Lathe - Part 1
Переглядів 4,9 тис.3 місяці тому
Machining a Backplate for a 6-Jaw Chuck for my 1942 South Bend Lathe - Part 1
Installing Tire Clearance Plates on a Jeep JK using the Bestarc BTC500DP Plasma Cutter
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Installing Tire Clearance Plates on a Jeep JK using the Bestarc BTC500DP Plasma Cutter
Troyke 12" Rotary Table with Servo Power Feed - Assembly
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Troyke 12" Rotary Table with Servo Power Feed - Assembly
Troyke 12" Rotary Table with Servo Power Feed - Disassembly
Переглядів 12 тис.4 місяці тому
Troyke 12" Rotary Table with Servo Power Feed - Disassembly
How to spend THOUSANDS of dollars to throw something away! 😂
Переглядів 7 тис.4 місяці тому
How to spend THOUSANDS of dollars to throw something away! 😂
Making a Ball Hitch for a Lawn Tractor
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Making a Ball Hitch for a Lawn Tractor
Making a drive gear for my Kearney & Trecker universal milling head - FINAL
Переглядів 1,4 тис.4 місяці тому
Making a drive gear for my Kearney & Trecker universal milling head - FINAL
Machining the dogs for the drive gear on the Kearney and Trecker. I came close to RUINING the gear!
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Machining the dogs for the drive gear on the Kearney and Trecker. I came close to RUINING the gear!
Making a Drive Gear for the K&T Universal Milling Head - More Machining and Solving Challenges
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Making a Drive Gear for the K&T Universal Milling Head - More Machining and Solving Challenges
Machining the Drive Gear Spacer for the K&T
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Machining the Drive Gear Spacer for the K&T
Machining the Drive Gear Arbor for the K&T
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Machining the Drive Gear Arbor for the K&T
Converting a Horizontal Mill into a Lathe - K&T Drive Gear
Переглядів 1,1 тис.6 місяців тому
Converting a Horizontal Mill into a Lathe - K&T Drive Gear
New Machine Day! - Sanford Surface Grinder
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New Machine Day! - Sanford Surface Grinder
Making New Jaws for a Wilton Bullet Vise
Переглядів 1,2 тис.6 місяців тому
Making New Jaws for a Wilton Bullet Vise