I had a good friend who got one of the first Chinese built mill/lathe combo. It was graduated in metric. Since he was a master machinest he redid the dials. You honestly couldn't tell at all. And he used that machine to do the work. Said it took him about a week. Stunning workmanship. He also built scale rc aircraft. We need to encourage more people to be craftspeople. Definitely a dying art.
RETIRED TOOLMAKER. I agree. The Trades have never gotten much respect. With hard work and living frugally, my wife and I live in an upper class neighborhood. It's hard to make a good living but it is possible.
Much appreciation with your sharing of skills. Steady and Sure is how I see this video. And it does Justice to the Hemingway Kit. This has to be one of my favorites! Everyone needs to make a dial at some point. It just is. Thanks again.
One way to take the tedium out of converting inch fractions to metric is to use a nice functionality in Excel. By formatting cells in a column to "fraction", you can then type e.g. 1 1/4 in the cell, which would then be internally stored as 1.25. You then just multiply that "imperial" column by 25.4 to get a new "metric" column, without little risk of error. The metric column can also be formatted to round off to two or three decimals to reflect your machining precision. Having the fraction format in the cell helps when proofreading the list. A cheat sheet with all common inch fractions can also be created this way.
Thanks for the tip! I did print out a cheat sheet to help with this, but still found it quite a pain. I think I'd redraw the plans in metric next time.
Amazing work. I used to be a fan of horror films but nowadays if I want a good scare I just watch people tapping small holes. Glad you didn't break any taps. 👍
@@PaulsGarageProjects Especially blind holes. For example, 34 7BA bolt holes for the top and bottom covers for the low and intermediate pressure cylinders casting on my Stuart Triple Expansion engine. Plus of course those for the steam chest, drain cocks etc.
Guy I did part time work for made heat sink panels for computers..he would tap 4-40 threads using a hand drill foward reverse over and over never broke a tap...I tried ...snap
Nice to watch someone that I can actually refer to as a fellow tool maker and machinist…you appear to know what you’re doing. Keep having fun because this is a JOY to be able to do in this life… it’s a gift well earned. Btw… I’m 67 and still work full time in a Tool Room, mill, lathe, surface grinders..I intend to keep working like this till the Good Lord decides it’s time. I would consider myself Blessed to take my last breath while taking my last finish pass on any of those three tools.. preferably the lathe but I’m not picky.
Very nice work on a very useful project. I look forward to making one as i am presently working on completing a milling machine (Lewis Machine casting) that someone started over 70 years ago and a number of graduated collars are required. thanks again
Overall, this is a highly informative and enjoyable video for anyone interested in engineering. It showcases your talent and expertise while providing valuable insights and inspiration to fellow enthusiasts. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to watching more of your content in the future 👍👍👍
great project Paul, I think one of these is needed for my project, I agree with you on the material thing, its a bit sparse on the sizes in the kits, I suppose it`s all down to costing but still 5mm or so on lengths and getting the diameter at least just above size would be nice.👍
Thanks! Since I built it I've fly cut all the faces that I found to be non-critical dimension wise. The plans are geared towards people with just a lathe, so that may be why?
Beautiful, gorgeous work mate. Very under-subbed channel in my opinion. New to your channel and its the first time Ive seen you in my feed.(Yes I subscribed😁) Surprising since I subbed to many machining and fabricating channels. Good luck with your channels growth.
That’s a lot of work for a scriber. I just turn a threading tool sideways in the tool post to scribe using the carriage and stops for different length lines
Hello. In the 04:24 What happens to the tip of the drill bit? seems to move strangely . (I have no mechanical knowledge) sorry for my English. beautiful work 👍
Ahh, that's not a drill bit but an edge finder. Used to find the edges of the part I'm working on. When it kicks out I know it's about 3mm from the edge of the part. From there I can use the DRO to drill holes and stuff!
Nice thing about this video is it shows you the tools you would need to complete the kit. Lathe, Drill press and Mill. They don't tell you that at the website.
The instructions tell you how to make it with a lathe with a milling attachment and a drill press. I wouldn't fancy taking it on without a milling machine though!
I may have missed this, but how do you precisely control the inerval between the marks? It appeared to me that the interval (angle) between the marks was accomplished by manually rotating the chuck. Am I missing something??
I've made many graduated wheels with a simple indexing rotary table and a grave (broken end mill donor) in the mill spindle. I've also done it with the lathe carriage feed and a stop. Is there a reason to make this contraption besides killing time?
I wanted to try one of their less expensive kits, before taking on one of the bigger, more challenging ones. I have a few projects on the list that require graduated dials, so this seemed like a good fit.
I get the kit making part. On my wheels, stamping the numbers evenly required the making of a little jig that indexed and had a drop hammer.@@PaulsGarageProjects
An interesting project, but I do not understand; you have both mill and rotary table- why not graduate with that? Indeed, using a powered engraving tool will give better marks.
A future project is to make an indexer for the lathe, or possibly a mount for my rotary table. I just used a protractor in the rear of the spindle bore to test it out.
*New Subscriber* This is why UA-cam exists. I really enjoyed this. But, I’m having trouble telling in the video, it looks to me like the final edge of the marks is very slightly inconsistent. Is it caused by variation in when the final chip breaks away? Is it possible to start the cut from the interior and pull the chip to the end of the part? I come with humility, this is top tier content. Would you make it more ridged if you did it again? Do I need to see an optometrist?
Thank you very much! I think using a lathe tool to clean it up at the end deformed the marks a bit. I now use some emery cloth instead, which leaves the marks nice and straight. I use this method in my recent tool and cutter grinder build 👍
I've never seen any pro machinist would ever use any sort of paint on the workpiece they turn. For milling the parts quite often are subject to markup but not turning. There are dials on the lathe for that purpose. I also never seen that any pro turner would ever leave any mark at where to stop the pass. Everything is done as per dials only.
Best graduating tool video ive seen all week ❤
Glad you liked it!
That's rather a small pool to be top of!
I had a good friend who got one of the first Chinese built mill/lathe combo. It was graduated in metric. Since he was a master machinest he redid the dials. You honestly couldn't tell at all. And he used that machine to do the work. Said it took him about a week. Stunning workmanship. He also built scale rc aircraft. We need to encourage more people to be craftspeople. Definitely a dying art.
RETIRED TOOLMAKER. I agree. The Trades have never gotten much respect. With hard work and living frugally, my wife and I live in an upper class neighborhood. It's hard to make a good living but it is possible.
Much appreciation with your sharing of skills. Steady and Sure is how I see this video. And it does Justice to the Hemingway Kit. This has to be one of my favorites! Everyone needs to make a dial at some point. It just is. Thanks again.
Many thanks! I've used it a fair few times now, a very solid piece of kit 👍
One way to take the tedium out of converting inch fractions to metric is to use a nice functionality in Excel. By formatting cells in a column to "fraction", you can then type e.g. 1 1/4 in the cell, which would then be internally stored as 1.25. You then just multiply that "imperial" column by 25.4 to get a new "metric" column, without little risk of error. The metric column can also be formatted to round off to two or three decimals to reflect your machining precision. Having the fraction format in the cell helps when proofreading the list. A cheat sheet with all common inch fractions can also be created this way.
Thanks for the tip! I did print out a cheat sheet to help with this, but still found it quite a pain. I think I'd redraw the plans in metric next time.
Another nice way is: Convert everything into the metric system and work with that in general instead.
Amazing work.
I used to be a fan of horror films but nowadays if I want a good scare I just watch people tapping small holes. Glad you didn't break any taps. 👍
Thanks! Nothing like the thrill of tapping tiny holes in something that's taken hours to make!
@@PaulsGarageProjects
Especially blind holes.
For example, 34 7BA bolt holes for the top and bottom covers for the low and intermediate pressure cylinders casting on my Stuart Triple Expansion engine. Plus of course those for the steam chest, drain cocks etc.
It just makes me nervous also
Guy I did part time work for made heat sink panels for computers..he would tap 4-40 threads using a hand drill foward reverse over and over never broke a tap...I tried ...snap
Nice to watch someone that I can actually refer to as a fellow tool maker and machinist…you appear to know what you’re doing. Keep having fun because this is a JOY to be able to do in this life… it’s a gift well earned. Btw… I’m 67 and still work full time in a Tool Room, mill, lathe, surface grinders..I intend to keep working like this till the Good Lord decides it’s time. I would consider myself Blessed to take my last breath while taking my last finish pass on any of those three tools.. preferably the lathe but I’m not picky.
Many thanks for the kind words Paul!
What a great build. Beautifully filmed and engaging throughout. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😀
Thank you kindly!
A beautifully crafted tool. Great work Paul! It has quite a lot of parts to make to spec.
Many thanks!
That looks great, and appears to move really smoothly. Nice one. I love the rotary table bit at the end of these!
Thanks Olly, it's been a challenging but fun project. Imperial being the challenging part! I'll be sticking with the goofy rotary table thing!
You made that look easy.
Lovely tool and excellent results
Thank you very much!
Very nice work on a very useful project. I look forward to making one as i am presently working on completing a milling machine (Lewis Machine casting) that someone started over 70 years ago and a number of graduated collars are required. thanks again
Sounds great!
Nice work, and very engaging filming. Thank you.
Many thanks!
Overall, this is a highly informative and enjoyable video for anyone interested in engineering. It showcases your talent and expertise while providing valuable insights and inspiration to fellow enthusiasts. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to watching more of your content in the future 👍👍👍
Many thanks for the kind words!
Nice as usual. You deserve at least 100k followers, seriously!
Maybe one day!
😂😂😂That manly scream at 3:00.
great project Paul, I think one of these is needed for my project, I agree with you on the material thing, its a bit sparse on the sizes in the kits, I suppose it`s all down to costing but still 5mm or so on lengths and getting the diameter at least just above size would be nice.👍
Thanks! Since I built it I've fly cut all the faces that I found to be non-critical dimension wise. The plans are geared towards people with just a lathe, so that may be why?
Beautiful, gorgeous work mate. Very under-subbed channel in my opinion. New to your channel and its the first time Ive seen you in my feed.(Yes I subscribed😁) Surprising since I subbed to many machining and fabricating channels. Good luck with your channels growth.
Thank you very much!
Very creative fella, well done mate
Many thanks!
That’s a lot of work for a scriber. I just turn a threading tool sideways in the tool post to scribe using the carriage and stops for different length lines
Another great machining channel to subscribe to! Love the content keep at it mate !
Much appreciated!
Fantastic build
Thanks!
Brilliant job
Nice work 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
I absolutelly love it!
Thanks 👍
Nice work.
Thanks!
A work of Art !
Thanks!
Nice work!
Thanks!
Hello. In the 04:24 What happens to the tip of the drill bit? seems to move strangely . (I have no mechanical knowledge) sorry for my English.
beautiful work 👍
Ahh, that's not a drill bit but an edge finder. Used to find the edges of the part I'm working on. When it kicks out I know it's about 3mm from the edge of the part. From there I can use the DRO to drill holes and stuff!
Thank you very much for explaining it to me👍
Not bad Paul! Keep it up.
Thanks!
Nice thing about this video is it shows you the tools you would need to complete the kit. Lathe, Drill press and Mill. They don't tell you that at the website.
The instructions tell you how to make it with a lathe with a milling attachment and a drill press. I wouldn't fancy taking it on without a milling machine though!
I may have missed this, but how do you precisely control the inerval between the marks? It appeared to me that the interval (angle) between the marks was accomplished by manually rotating the chuck. Am I missing something??
I forgot to put it in the video, but I have a protractor I can fit in the rear of the spindle bore 👍
Very nice!
Thanks!
Gostei muito valeu muito obrigado!
Thank you very much!
I've made many graduated wheels with a simple indexing rotary table and a grave (broken end mill donor) in the mill spindle. I've also done it with the lathe carriage feed and a stop. Is there a reason to make this contraption besides killing time?
I wanted to try one of their less expensive kits, before taking on one of the bigger, more challenging ones. I have a few projects on the list that require graduated dials, so this seemed like a good fit.
I get the kit making part. On my wheels, stamping the numbers evenly required the making of a little jig that indexed and had a drop hammer.@@PaulsGarageProjects
A bit late to this video. But, did you order from the UK, or is there a US Supplier for these?
I bought my kit from the UK, not sure if there is a US based supplier.
Very cool
Cheers
How are you indexing the chuck?
For testing I just have a protractor I can mount in the back of the spindle bore.
i like your lathe, it does not sound crazy loud, what is it?
It's a lovely Boxford BUD Mark 3, made in the late 1970s I believe.
@@PaulsGarageProjects awesome.
Dobra robota BRAWO!
i love it
Many thanks!
Nice job
Thanks!
Esse profissional nós chamamos de FERRAMENTEIRO.
Wow!
Would have liked to see it being used. Be nice if the plans were in metric not cubits or rods though ;-)
Or microfurlongs...
интересный механизм
good
Plans please
The plans come with the kit from Hemingway Kits. Not sure if you can get the plans separately from them.
gig muito interessante pra fazer anel graduado ,,🇧🇷
how does this help me pass exams?
An interesting project, but I do not understand; you have both mill and rotary table- why not graduate with that? Indeed, using a powered engraving tool will give better marks.
I wanted to try one of their less expensive kits, before taking on one of the bigger, more challenging ones.
@@PaulsGarageProjects Ahh, good move.
But not on an spindexer or indexer? Sounds super… inaccurate?
A future project is to make an indexer for the lathe, or possibly a mount for my rotary table. I just used a protractor in the rear of the spindle bore to test it out.
🦾🦾🦾
Nice job, but please stop breathing into the mic
Thanks for the heads up, couldn't hear that problem through my speakers 👍
@@PaulsGarageProjects me neither on my potato speakers
Why don't you speak - it's offputting just reading sub-titles?
Thanks for the feedback 👍
*New Subscriber*
This is why UA-cam exists. I really enjoyed this.
But, I’m having trouble telling in the video, it looks to me like the final edge of the marks is very slightly inconsistent. Is it caused by variation in when the final chip breaks away? Is it possible to start the cut from the interior and pull the chip to the end of the part? I come with humility, this is top tier content. Would you make it more ridged if you did it again? Do I need to see an optometrist?
Thank you very much! I think using a lathe tool to clean it up at the end deformed the marks a bit. I now use some emery cloth instead, which leaves the marks nice and straight. I use this method in my recent tool and cutter grinder build 👍
I've never seen any pro machinist would ever use any sort of paint on the workpiece they turn. For milling the parts quite often are subject to markup but not turning. There are dials on the lathe for that purpose. I also never seen that any pro turner would ever leave any mark at where to stop the pass. Everything is done as per dials only.
How did you index the lathe chuck ?
I've got a protractor I can mount in the rear of the spindle bore 👍
@@PaulsGarageProjects Wow , Hope i could get a chance to see that in future videos , Thanks