final prep on all the castings we've been working on to get them ready for paint. Follow the entire restoration here: ua-cam.com/video/xyejd7LRKMQ/v-deo.html
Nice work, Pete. Lot of progress made. One thing I've learned over the years is if I need something and 3M makes it, I buy the 3M. Sure it costs more, but I know it will fit, work, last, and not try to kill me by failing spectacularly.
Those look so good Pete, nice to see them all put on the table at the end. Using the DRO at work sounds like fun, I probably would have made extra holes too 😅
I know a little about a lot of stuff but I know nothing about doing machining. I really wish I did. Nice job Pete. I really wanted to do ride refurbishing back in my 20's . I wish I would have held onto that dream.
@@alan_wood I have my moments. Some things I’m very impatient about. Like always choosing the wrong line at the McDonald’s drive thru. Other things like this I seem to have never ending patience for. LOL
TONS of work, most of which is repetitive and boring. However, that right there folks is the epitome of DIY machining and fabrication. Looks fantastic and certainly is satisfying!
With the machining and all, I suspect greater effort and care went into making the replicas, than the factory likely put into the originals. This isn't a bad thing at all. Though I would've suggested a larger bore in the steering wheel, or slightly smaller shoulder bolt, to accommodate a flanged bronze bushing, due to the softness of the aluminum, and eventual wear from kids constantly playing with the wheels. And if it works out right, the flange can double as the spacer, as opposed to needing a separate one. Also, it's good that your work allows you to do stuff there, as I'm sure you don't abuse the privilege. Most places aren't so understanding. Mine can be, or at least with small stuff. Recently I had to borrow the vice and a cpl of spring pullers to get the cloth bag back on the emptor for a vintage Kirby vacuum I was fixing up I got from goodwill. I just couldn't get it back on with what I had at the house, and work was like "Sure, bring it in".
Never really occured to me to add a bushing. probably a pretty good idea. I tend to get blinders on when I'm trying to replicate an existing thing. I work for a very small company that is very understanding.
Talk about tedious job! I have to wrap about 40 LED garland into clear packing tape: they will be attached to the sides of a dragon for Chinese New Year festival this coming Friday and will take some abuse: the tape is to protect them.
@@PeteRondeau I started watching just as he started hoisting sheet steel up with his little gantry crane haha. Its why i enjoy your channel. Its very simular but with added interest in the fair ground and rides. Keep up the great work. I have made a model Matterhorn i made and have videos on my channel if you wish to check them out. Its all motorised and lit up etc. Its a European ride. Not sure if there is anything simular in the states. Maybe a super bob would be the closest thing.
Wow that just have taken some time and patience Pete but well done they look great. I think parts like these are cnc’d rather then cast these days. Maybe for future projects try a vibrating scale with rocks or something like that to smoothen the edges? I don’t know how these things are called but saw something like that on discovery Channel when they smoothed tool parts that way.
22:19 if you had a void below the hole on your fixture, then you could drill thru and run the power tap without worrying about bottoming out. Oh well too late 😆
Hi Pete. Loving the process. Im a trucker but I work around machinist, I noticed a machine in my bosses shop that looks like a portable cement mixer full of abrasive beads. Wonder if that would help you. Might also make a amazon wish list available to your patrons for tools. All the best from my 34 hour break in Tifton, GA.
Thanks so much for the support. sounds like a deburring machine. that would probably work really well to finish these off. I've got a friend down there in Tifton, UA-camr Keith Rucker from Vintage Machinery lives down there.
13:20 Wirh the ease of the DRO, would it have been a better process to have drilled all holes, then tapped all holes? If I were working dial mill i would definitely be doing it how you are here.
Absolutely, but in my mind, I knew I only really needed two holes, so at no point was I really committed to doing the rest of them. It kind of became a thing where I just kept telling myself, "might as well do one more" And I kept doing that until I ran out of metal.. LOL
@PeteRondeau I kind of expected you to add a second, maybe third platform so that you could drill and tap three mounts, then just slide the assembly along in the mill once the first one is done.
This is a legit question, not trying to pick on your technique: When you're bandsawing a circular object like this, isn't there a chance the blade could catch and quickly rotate the object, and your hands right into the blade? I was cringing a little watching this.
Your left pointer finger is in danger at 43 seconds. also, put a block of wood under the hub to support it incase it grabs. I've been in the trade for 44 years.
final prep on all the castings we've been working on to get them ready for paint. Follow the entire restoration here: ua-cam.com/video/xyejd7LRKMQ/v-deo.html
Love watching you work Pete!
Thanks so much!
Great job machining and casting those parts they really are nice solid castings and didn’t see any hollow spots when you machined them 👏
@@lotsatrains thanks! They have some surface imperfections but I never hit any voids. Very pleased!
Nice work, Pete. Lot of progress made. One thing I've learned over the years is if I need something and 3M makes it, I buy the 3M. Sure it costs more, but I know it will fit, work, last, and not try to kill me by failing spectacularly.
I agree. I can't recall 3M ever letting me down.
Love watching the update videos on this ride! Keep up the great work Pete 😁
Those look so good Pete, nice to see them all put on the table at the end. Using the DRO at work sounds like fun, I probably would have made extra holes too 😅
@@missamo80 that was actually the first time I had gathered all the pieces together and saw them as a group. It was kind of a proud moment.
Nice job, Pete!!
@@metrickarma thanks!
I can’t wait to see the finished product.. I really enjoy your dedication with your Videos..
Pete get yourself a Dremel with the small cutoff wheel it works for cutting off small imperfections like what u used that hacksaw for
Hmmm.. I have one of those.. Don't know why it never occurred to me to use it.
Like that sander! Keep up the great work. Appreciate you sharing this journey
I really appreciate you following along! The air sander was a good purchase.
Great video Pete! Now that's some progress! But I was hoping to hear more lyrics from Kix yeah yeah yeah. LOL
I know a little about a lot of stuff but I know nothing about doing machining. I really wish I did. Nice job Pete. I really wanted to do ride refurbishing back in my 20's . I wish I would have held onto that dream.
nice work i have the same sander but in electric realy like it i never seen a chuck kee threaded all mine are 1/2 in drive
You're a very patient man!
@@alan_wood I have my moments. Some things I’m very impatient about. Like always choosing the wrong line at the McDonald’s drive thru. Other things like this I seem to have never ending patience for. LOL
That's Amazing 😊😊😊
21.12 i did catch that kix reference :}
As a painter and decorator for 20 years plus - you get good and bad quality sandpaper. Always stick to what you know. p.s great uploads - thank you.
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!
TONS of work, most of which is repetitive and boring. However, that right there folks is the epitome of DIY machining and fabrication. Looks fantastic and certainly is satisfying!
greet job Pet
Slow and steady...T D US.😂
Thanks for another great video!
With the machining and all, I suspect greater effort and care went into making the replicas, than the factory likely put into the originals. This isn't a bad thing at all. Though I would've suggested a larger bore in the steering wheel, or slightly smaller shoulder bolt, to accommodate a flanged bronze bushing, due to the softness of the aluminum, and eventual wear from kids constantly playing with the wheels. And if it works out right, the flange can double as the spacer, as opposed to needing a separate one.
Also, it's good that your work allows you to do stuff there, as I'm sure you don't abuse the privilege. Most places aren't so understanding. Mine can be, or at least with small stuff. Recently I had to borrow the vice and a cpl of spring pullers to get the cloth bag back on the emptor for a vintage Kirby vacuum I was fixing up I got from goodwill. I just couldn't get it back on with what I had at the house, and work was like "Sure, bring it in".
Never really occured to me to add a bushing. probably a pretty good idea. I tend to get blinders on when I'm trying to replicate an existing thing. I work for a very small company that is very understanding.
Impressive ❤
Thanks!
Talk about tedious job!
I have to wrap about 40 LED garland into clear packing tape: they will be attached to the sides of a dragon for Chinese New Year festival this coming Friday and will take some abuse: the tape is to protect them.
Was strange seeing you on the Seeker group the other day. Small world!
I've actually been following that channel since he built the submarine. small world indeed.
@@PeteRondeau I started watching just as he started hoisting sheet steel up with his little gantry crane haha. Its why i enjoy your channel. Its very simular but with added interest in the fair ground and rides. Keep up the great work. I have made a model Matterhorn i made and have videos on my channel if you wish to check them out. Its all motorised and lit up etc. Its a European ride. Not sure if there is anything simular in the states. Maybe a super bob would be the closest thing.
Like what you've done so far!
And I was wondering if you're using wax on the tools for cutting and sanding ?
Wow that just have taken some time and patience Pete but well done they look great. I think parts like these are cnc’d rather then cast these days. Maybe for future projects try a vibrating scale with rocks or something like that to smoothen the edges? I don’t know how these things are called but saw something like that on discovery Channel when they smoothed tool parts that way.
I think you are referring to a vibratory deburring machine. These pieces would probably work well in that.
@@PeteRondeau that must be the name, I thought you might be able to cook up some contraption to mimic that process.
22:19 if you had a void below the hole on your fixture, then you could drill thru and run the power tap without worrying about bottoming out. Oh well too late 😆
@@scose well… I do now. LOL
Hi Pete.
Loving the process. Im a trucker but I work around machinist, I noticed a machine in my bosses shop that looks like a portable cement mixer full of abrasive beads. Wonder if that would help you. Might also make a amazon wish list available to your patrons for tools. All the best from my 34 hour break in Tifton, GA.
Thanks so much for the support. sounds like a deburring machine. that would probably work really well to finish these off. I've got a friend down there in Tifton, UA-camr Keith Rucker from Vintage Machinery lives down there.
13:20 Wirh the ease of the DRO, would it have been a better process to have drilled all holes, then tapped all holes?
If I were working dial mill i would definitely be doing it how you are here.
Absolutely, but in my mind, I knew I only really needed two holes, so at no point was I really committed to doing the rest of them. It kind of became a thing where I just kept telling myself, "might as well do one more" And I kept doing that until I ran out of metal.. LOL
@PeteRondeau I kind of expected you to add a second, maybe third platform so that you could drill and tap three mounts, then just slide the assembly along in the mill once the first one is done.
KIX reference
This is a legit question, not trying to pick on your technique: When you're bandsawing a circular object like this, isn't there a chance the blade could catch and quickly rotate the object, and your hands right into the blade? I was cringing a little watching this.
Your left pointer finger is in danger at 43 seconds. also, put a block of wood under the hub to support it incase it grabs. I've been in the trade for 44 years.
No one cares Steve
Life is full of danger. If one remembers to never place your fingers anywere you wouldn't place your genitalia, life is much better.