I make an ''8 Ball'' out of solid Stainless Steel and Brass
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2020
- I had this idea since I recently discovered how to easily make balls on the milling machine and lathe. As I currently don't know what to restore next, I decided to make the 8 ball. It was a very cool little project. Very accurate work was needed to get all six individual pieces fit together with no gaps. The hardest part of this project was filming the last few shots, because it is so super shiny now and reflects everything. I really like how it turned out and it will be a nice decoration piece to look at.
I hope you like my work and the video.
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Time and costs of this project:
$25 material
I was working on this project for 4 days
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
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I’ve been a job shop machinist for 30 years and have never imagined such a creation. Thumbs up is an extreme understatement.
Tool maker here seen some neat stuff but that’s cool, problem got a money maker there, bet a whole set racked in a frame to hang in a man cave would sell.
@Todd Warmbrodt , nothing boring about this video! Loved every second of it. ;-)
@Todd Warmbrodt I am a wood working hobbyist but I am always fascinated by watching folks work metal. If I had the tools I would love to make a chess set out of different types of metal.
I've made a ball on a cnc. But, the number 8 was sweet!! Way to go!!
Round enough, not like it's going to be anything but a desk ornament. Could have it ground like a ball bearing is made. Would be a cool item for a trophy maker. Might make today's trophies top heavy though.
No music. No annoying intro. No rants. This is wonderful.
Just a nice advert in the middle
It’s German of course it’s like that
Thank you!
Yep, these are the best. I cant watch the ones with the stupid "inspirational" music or that obnoxious dub stuff...
Bruh wtf was the point of making it if he wasn’t gonna use it
I'm a machinist myself, and that is extremely impressive machining my friend.
Just wondering; is there metal that is colored all the way through? I know you can blacken metal with coatings and stuff, but that doesn't seem like it would work in this.
Is there metal that is black/dark all the way through and not just on the surface?
@@TasarranI believe that high carbon steel and cast iron can be pretty dark.
Ditto...see alot of hacks on here where I cringe. Not this time...impressive.
Most cast iron is Black from oils being heated on it
It’s about 12AM and I’m sitting here watching a guy make a sick 8-Ball. I love my life
That was me last night. Then the machete
exactly the same with me man
Smae here
I've just joined the midnight sick 8-ball making club.
Life is beautiful . Hope the loot lasts .
What he did with the 4th axis making the ball more round was so incredibly clever. This guy is the best of the best.
why not just finish it on the lathe, just curious.
I'm just gonna guess personal preference.
The guy who taught me used to machine a complete sphere on a lathe with his hands putting cut on the z axis taking it off on the x axis (no CNC back in them days) followed by filing it then polishing it with emery cloth ,proper old school tradesman over 35 years.
It's fascinating how the brass almost looks to be translucent when the ball has been polished. Truly beautiful.
Weird hah? Almost as if it is just a ball with a brass colored etch/print on it. Amazingly cool stuff
@@soundwave070 more as though it's a computer effect superimposed onto a physical ball of steel. Still fascinating.
IKR? It looks fake, but I saw it made, step by step...
It is so satisfying that I want to see him make the whole set with the triangle now
MindSET maybe the bluing liquid or spray paint?
@@StellarSurge yeah but you have to be super careful not to damage that thin layer metal
We can't, but I think he can
*I miss the red circle (although I'm used to the measle ball now) &
Is so satisfying I want to get ball like that.
I've started the education for becoming a machinist and this absolutely fired up the passion I already had for this area of crafts. Thank you, I was stunned almost the entire way through
This might be the simplest and most artistic creation for all mechanics out there!
I love how you use the machines you restored for other projects.
Same me too
The blue one
That's right
Yea and I also remember him using that metal cutter thing in other vids
Edit: yea I just checked it’s the 1930s metal shears I’ve seen that one in previous videos
Jeremy Greiss I’ve often thought this to
That he chamfered the edges of the “8” interiors only to completely mill them off minutes later is the most my mechanics thing ever.
professionals have standards
Don't forget the "~0.03mm" measurement on 2:00. That's what, 3 micrometers?
@@TheWinjin add one more 0 for micrometers
@@mymechanics so, that's tens of micrometers?
Also, since you've saw my comment and answered me - I'm a huge fan of the videos, and my dad, too.
@@TheWinjin Glad that you're a huge fan of your dad :-)
This is art!
Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)
Looking back at this project, I feel you should do the entire billiard set. Yes it would be a massive undertaking, but the end result would be a great reward.
It would be interesting to play a game with them.
@@tyecad I imagine the balls would just end up with dents in them. Actual billiards I think are made with material less likely to allow dents.
Today I learned that my mechanics's face is a camera
Yeah! He is fantom like Tysy Tube! They both are friends!
Always
@@operator8886 What do you mean?
LoL
we found a camerahead
What i love about his videos, is that he doesn't add annoying repetitive music over it.
Just pure mechanical, metal on metal and woodwork sounds.
Could you be the one I got here from on 9gag?
I know, I hate when the cheesy public domain music drowns out the sounds of the work.
Plus, he doesn't do an annoying narrative that drowns out the awesome sounds of fabricating.
@pencil whip some in his past video.
yes it is better
Impressive work no annoying music, great!
Thank you :-)
What machine was where u tilted table to smooth the roundness of ball kindly reply also what r g codes for when u cut on lathe for x and z axis I mean also what dimensions
Vivid sound makes the difference. Still one of the most satisfying YT videos out there. Anyone who has operated a lathe and mill understands.
In a million years I'd never have guessed that's how they got that 8 on there...
I mean for an actual pool ball it might be different. This is how you'd do it with a lathe and a mill
A million years is a long time
NEVER.
Paint
this makes the balls center of gravity change in a way that the ball is pretty useless now. Not that you would use steel billiard ball anyways.
I'm gonna need you to restore the world, fam.
Don't worry, he will make a new one!
You are correct!!
scotch brite the globe on a lathe!
"This system is broken. I make a new one."
Pretty much
The incredibly precise machining is hypnotizing.
Gorgeous... great demonstration of advanced machining with fundamentally basic machines as well. Excellent.
That would make an awesome shifter handle!
Or the knob at the end of the bolt pull on a 50 cal.
Not in Texas... you'd burn your hand in the summer....
It would make an awesome shifter especially with the weight, I find heavy shift handles make shifting so much smoother.
@@valeyard93 Australia - Smiles knowingly.
Much too heavy
100 years later, restoring a steel '8 ball'
Omg this was genius hahaha
In 100 years that doesn't look too bad, its stainless and brass.....30 minutes cleaning and good again 😂
ehhh more like 20 years if there be no maintenance
"I make a new one"
100 years later we all is gone, R.I.P
And in 4,000 years they'll dig it up and wonder how ancient people achieved such marvelous works of craftsmanship.
Thanks for watching, much appreciated
The work of this man will surpass the Ancient Egyptians, who made quite modern surgical instruments for their age.
@@ratsuay I though that was the Greeks (or specifically Galenus). The Ancient Egyptians were known for some pretty crazy stone carving abilities though, there's one statue of a Pharoah carved out of a stone that is second to hardness in diamonds, if I'm remembering all of that correctly and nobody knows how they did it.
And they will do a restoration
They wont because AI will have taken over the World and humans will be incapable of thinking the day is not too far away at all
I don’t know how many times I have watched this over the years. It is just mesmerizing.
Magnificent work! Great abstract vision when doing the 8. Many, many, many congratulations!! 👏👏👏
Now THIS is what the internet was created for. Absolute perfection 👌
This is incredible. I agree 100% with you.
I received PhD's in Law, Dentistry, and Military Science, from UA-cam. At age 12.
Restoring tools out of restored tools. This man has done it all.
The end result was SO GOOD!!
I especially like the fly cutter/boring bar hybrid that you use to do the final shaping of the sphere.
I love that he is reusing restored tools from the past.
I mean, much easier than using new tools from the future.
They literally don't build them like they used to anymore. They are worth restoring and using until they cannot be.
@@boogieman3719 true
This is like what you would bring to a machinist job interview instead of a resume...
Perfection made by hand! 👍👑
he makes such relaxing videos. i always use then to help me sleep
good night
@@mymechanics how much would one be if you were to make a limited edition run?
@@csehszlovakze I can't tell, but I'd probably auction them.
He's showing off his t-shirt. Lookit the reflection in the ball at the end. "I make a new one"
First class.
Link in description ;-)
my mechanics you must have flipped the video on purpose ;) Or you have a mirrored shirt but that seems unlikely...
truebluekit comment: 54min ago
my mechanics response: 59min ago
Guess the 8ball really worked...
@@flyingby3703 yeah it's mirrored ;-)
MM: showing off polished ball
Everybody: trying to see his face in the reflection
MM (at the end): hiding under the desk
Was content seeing Switzerland 🇨🇭
ofsinope it’s cool though that he has one of his T shirts on.
@@Renville80 and he had one printed mirror-wise for just this shot, so the text appeared normally to us, the viewers! Now that's dedication to detail.
jk I know (assume, actually) he mirrored the movie in post, not print a mirrored shirt.
@@zbnmth lol
Love the process of making this and the pedestal
Good job my mechanics
Absolute poetry. That is magnificent!
this is such a massive flex, the result is absolutely perfect.
Yeah, learning new techniques expands the horizon and you want to test the water. I'm not disapointed ;-) thank you
absolutely astonishing
Looks good, but not actually perfect. You could see the shape imperfections when it's spinning :D . An amazing job doing the number tho'!
@@RotaruCosminLeonard Could you do better? If so, please post a video.
This is flawless
@@RotaruCosminLeonard man just wrote that he learned new technique so I guess this is his 1st time to make something like this
Ive been watching alot of machinist videos lately, and the amount it takes to center everything, zero everything out, making sure theres no wobble... its insane. He doesn't just lock it in the chuck and start cutting, theres faaaarrr more involved and that makes me love this channel even more.
one of the best creations till date. ❤️
I am amazed every time I watch your videos, the ultimate fusion of industry and art 🥲🤯😵💫
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I was so confused at first and was like “how is he gonna make an 8 out of a couple cylinders of metal. I don’t get the geometry” and then it happened. I was shook.
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
Yes I found it intriguing too. Blending the metals together to create an 8 ball that was an outstanding video and so satisfying to watch too
Amazing! :)
I don't know why I enjoy these videos so much but I do. It's like watching an artist create art. So cool
Same!!
Regardless whether it's "perfectly" spherical or practical for actual pool, it looks absolutely amazing, and it would look incredible on some kind of stand.
Perfectly spherical is close to impossible.
@@darthandeddeu not with the "perfect spherinator"
That have not been the purpose to begin with
@@HolyPetRel PERRY THE PLATYPUS!?!?!
Could you stand one on your head.
Awesome work! Thanks for sharing your process.
That is simply beautiful!
-man so sorry, I cracked the ball in the last round
- I MAKE A NEW ONE
A better one
A shinier one
A stronger one
A heavier one
A sexier one
Wow, an "I make new one" without there even being a broken one!
You are just amazing! The workmanship is unbelievable! A+
Insanely impressive machining skills.
This would make an excellent "trophy" for an 8-ball champion.
I also love that you chamfered the edges of the rods used to make the 8 for literally no reason since it was all going to be machined away anyway. That's very on-brand for you. :)
Also makes it easier to insert them into their holes, but both ends were chamfered so your point still stands :)
It's much much much harder to pressfit without chamfered edges
I thought the same.
Not to mention his irrational hatred of sharp edges
not 8. this is 3
Knowing that the parts are so compressed with the heat expand, makes it soo satisfying.
Glad you like it :-)
It's not good at all ! It's like the metal has to hold up it's breath , from now until eternity , a never-ending exhaustion !
Poor metal !
@@alexandergolke1325 are you like... Vegan fot metal?
@@punusername3445 I wonder how he feels about rust...
@@mymechanics 1
German engineering takes on new meaning. I'd enjoy seeing how many hours each restoration project takes. You have very impressive shop tools!
Beautiful! Great video and even greater machine technique!
As a machinist, I can appreciate the work you put into that. It not only came out gorgeous, but the ingenuity displayed to create the "8" on it was outstanding! 👍👍
@Xye Leyx gosh... Is it me or is that a rhetorical question?! I mean WOW!😎
@Xye Leyx when you have a shop like he has, why waste the opportunity to do it right? The end result obviously shows the quality of the work he does.
@Xye Leyx Here is an idea. Do it and make a video of it, why rant?
As a conductor of the track I too can appreciate it. Tickets please.
As a machinist myself I also really can appreciate this
"Ball went into wrong pocket. I make a new one."
You captured his essence! LOL!
underrated comment
New ball or new pocket?
Screw it, I'll just go ahead and say "both."
Beat me to it... damn you!
@@CR3W1SH03S ррпм е6
Super, ultra, extremely impressive work done!
Pretty cool!! Thanks for sharing.
The way he made the actual *8* was mind blowing !!! I just thought it would something that like he cuts the 8 into the ball or like something you stamp in, but no that took some genuine skill !!!
Yes agree I was thinking he carve a 8 and press top not make from scratch was very impressive even if it takes a beating that will never go away wick and props to him
There are several technique and this is not any unique, they are literally taught this stuff in school lol why are people so fascinated about this
@@priyanshurohilla2335youth of today are not used to work with their hands, to them it's all magic
@@3Clod yeah maybe
@@priyanshurohilla2335 ll0000000😘
What a gorgeous object. This was an incredibly satisfying process to watch
Thank you very much!
No extra noise of talking!!!
I want one of these!
absolutely beautiful work. from start to finish
4:49 my wife has something similar hidden in her underwear drawer. I always wondered what it was, never knew she was into machining pool balls 🤷🏻♂️
🤣🤣🤣 Oh man, this comment...
Thanks for the laugh, i needed it today lol
@SolidSnakeOil same )))
Ben Wa smiles upon you
some people may ask: "why you do this?"
the answer is yet another question: "why not?"
awesome job dude
Or to depiced it difernt, "because he can".
Questions mostly lead to more questions.
fantastic work of art
I used to work with my hands for a living, now I sit behind a desk. I literally watch 10-20 minutes of content like this a day, it’s relaxing for some reason lol
the way the"8" is built up and how it looks is simply amazing
People are really this creative while I’m struggling to not color outside the line
Being creative is coloring outside the line really, find your path
Wonderful creation! Watching this video extended my life expectancy by 35 years; Amen!
Beautiful work!
Love the editing on your videos. No unneeded talking, bs music or over excessive time on one area. Just clean quick and to the point without leaving out any info
Just making the 8 logo was intricate enough, let alone the whole ball.
Amazing combination of engineering and art.
This is stunning work
I wish this would have started with a chipped 8-ball and "This billiard ball breaks too easily. I make a new one." 😂
Yeah or a missing 8 in a set...
@@mymechanics for real?😂 Top quality i see😅
I'm sure other balls will get chipped because of this 8-ball, he will make new ones(balls)😂😂😂
@@mymechanics very good job !! What's next time ? The other ball of billard ?
I wish this had started...
Not "I wish this would have started..."
Love how he hides under the table to avoid showing his face
1.69 M subs, face reveal any day now
I think this dude has every machine in the world that has ever build. Just wow❤
That was so cool to watch and love knowing that the 8 is made of the metal and is deep and not printed
I'm just going to humble myself and say that this was a captivating watch as I recover from a successful open heart surgery. I don't have lots of money to buy art of this nature; however, I will do my best to meet your cost if you'd make me anything. My occupation is an electronic engineering technician, I enjoy fishing...and being alive.
keep going :-)
Re
Recover well man, Good Luck & eat healthy.
glad it was a success!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery and great future...
As a long time woodworker I've always admired craftsmanship in any form. Taking a collection of raw materials and turning them into art is a skill that few have and you sir have some brilliant skills. Kudos to you and keep exploring your creativity and art!! Peace.
You can do also an elegant door knob with this tecnique! Wunderbar, excellent job!
Another great job using again a very special press restored by himself second to none. Thank you my friend.
I just realized a whole other world of tools I don't have that I now need.
I can't ever have enough tools. After being a machinist for 30 years I've acquired a garage full of them. Now I need another BIGGER garage!
@@rollinrat4850 I know the feeling so I built the largest shed I could years ago. It takes up half my yard, yet my house is still crowded with the overflow and I still don't have a boring head!
The way the metal parts combine flawlessly is so deeply satisfying
Very clean and satisfying
Great job! Lovely finish!
I can't be the only one waiting for him to make the rest of the billiard balls
@Great White same with the cue stick. Lol.
@@curbotize bahhahah. I love it. 20kg pool cue milled out of tungsten billet and mirror-polished.
Stainless would dint if hit with more stainless.
Harder steel ballbearing would be better, more round and could be laser engraved or chemically etched for numbers and colours.
There is also the problem that since he inlaid the ball with brass, the density is not uniform and the ball would not roll consistently. You couldn't make a functional set of billard balls in this manner. That being said, impressive display of his machining skills.
@@knclark85 Even if they weren't functional, it would still be cool to have a full set.
Does anyone else want to see him make a full pool tabel, balls, and so on and then play Billiards?
YES. 👍🎱
nope
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
Wow, thank you for posting, enjoyed it.
I love the lathe work close-ups and especially the way the diameter changes while the tool keeps moving! I'm speechless to put it simply! 😎
Great project and fantastic video editing...
Thank you very much :-)
Just sitting on a table people will see it and say “that’s a cool 8 ball” but knowing the process behind it makes it pretty damn amazing. 👍
Hell yea! Awesome job
Absolutely brilliant workmanship and what a stunning result.👍
Many many thanks 😁
@@mymechanics 👍
As a retired machinist with over 50 years experience, that's cool!
Can you imagine playing with an entire set? Billiard balls meant for the Hulk.
I bet they would make a cool sound when they hit each other.
Imagine that you drop the ball on your foot. 🤣🤣
Might be interesting, brass has a greater density than stainless steel so the brass insert would make one side of the ball heavier and would probably cause them to curve as they roll.
@@1jim58 this would be solved by running the brass core all the way through. Double numbered true, but it will balance the load
@@flowwizardz6695 Not when it spins on an axis orthogonal to the brass core
Wow this is incredible. It is actually making me want to get into metal working.
Respect Bro.... That's deadly!
First thought was "but why?"
Then I slapped myself. Hard.
Username checks out
you're repeating the word Department in your na........oh wait nvm
I still don't know why
Hope you learned your lesson. Or else I will come help you 👋
@@HeyImLucious because he can ! ✌
As a machinist I was about to nit pick some of your cutter choice and feed rates but then I saw your mill work. Awesome stuff and a very nice way to make a sphere, well done. A million ways to skin a cat in this trade and I picked up a trick here.
Right now this video has 10k dislikes. I always wonder whats wrong that hes doing because it always looks amazing!
@@DavidPankarican it is a 2% dislike rate, which about expected for any highly viewed video, regardless of content.
@@DavidPankarican no dislike from myself, but... the last touches prevent this "ball" from being perfectly spherical, not to mention mass difference between the alloys used, making it a purely decorative object.
@@jmc8583 It was always going to be decorative. No one is going to use a steel 8-ball in real pool game. It probably outweighs the other balls by 5-10x.
But I was also surprised that he used a file at the end. If he had taken the nub and put the ball into the chuck at an angle, he could have used the shape of the rest of the ball to maintain sphericity.
A million and one now?