Anyone else checked out the rest of the casting kits they have they have everything to put together a early 20th century line shaft machine shop shaper bench grinder horazontal milling machine bench grinder few other things but it’s extremely impressive
Now, what we really need it’s Mr. Pie to focus a little and work a little 12 hrs/day harder so we can see this finished quicker!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Got me hooked! I get home and run to check how is it going! Love your dedication and sense of humor, even after a hard day at work, you bring me some peace and contentment! Thank you!
I wonder how many people put a gear to a gear rack and wondered WHY the backlash was crap or it simply didn't work or bound up. There are some great lessons in the fundamentals of setting up rack & pinions in this.
Anyone who hasn't either built one of these or seen your videos will and cannot appreciate all the time and effort that goes into this mini model....just looking at the end product while beautiful just isn't enough to really appreciate it...love your work and dedication j.p.
Most would just assume that many of the parts are commercially available and not fabricated. Regardless of how small, I'm giving every part all the attention I can. I want a gem when I'm done.
The best enjoyment of these is like watching a kid with his new toy when you get to play with each part you complete. There is a great joy in perfection, that many unfortunately don't understand.
Joe, I have enjoyed every episode of the steam engine build and now the mini lathe. You are nearing the end of this build and it makes me sad. I have learned something useful with each and every video. Thank you and God bless.
@@joepie221 Joe, thank you taking the time to reply to so many comments, including mine. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos and reviewing the comments. I look forward to many more entertaining and informative videos.
While watching this, I began wondering how edge finders are made so i googled it, found a UA-cam video and clicked on it... what??? its Joe Pi making an edge finder!!!! how'd i miss that one???
Joe, there should be a bronze cast of you made and posted in every machinist Journal. You have passed on so much knowledge at the highest skill level it is such a great deed that you do out of the love for the art of turning metal into works of wonder. Please keep it going.
Enjoying the series. 2 rules I have and I see you follow: If it is worth starting, it is worth finishing. If it is worth doing, it is worth doing right.
I've done it a few times. ( like a million ) What you don't see is the constant pressure on my release lever to keep the collet open. If you ever try this, back the tool out of the way and make sure the part axis and machine axis are very close before you try to slide the part in. If its off, the part can grab and helicopter violently. If a tool is close, it may not end well. Be careful.
Great way to fit that apron! I tend to use my instruments too often I think instead of using common sense and fitting pieces to one another. Thanks for this series Joe. I will go back and watch them all!
Joe. I really enjoy watching your videos, they are absolutely top notch. My main interest is in clockmaking and I would absolutely love to see you building a clock. I like the way you use innovative methods for solving problems, and clock making is full of exactly those problems. I reckon that with your love for miniature construction, clock building would suit you down to the ground, and you will be building something that is very useful on an everyday basis. Also, I think you would expand your subscriber user base enormously. There are an awful lot of us clock enthusiasts out there......
I think the model company will be happy to replace whatever parts you need. Hell, you probably are responsible for a huge up-tick in sales of this model lol Keep up the great work, Joe!
Hi Joe, Taking shape now. It may be a lengthy series, but it's a fascinating one. Nicely made feed clutch assembly. Enjoy watching you machine all these small parts. You and the family stay safe.
You know I did.Your method of measuring the gear mesh and cutting the apron was ingenious. The fact that it was only.0005 from the print is icing on the cake.👍
Just bloody brilliant Joe! I love it when a plan comes together as George Peppard used to say in the A Team lol showing my age now! Keep them coming Joe, you're on the homestretch now. You've only got to make the boiler for your steam engine so as to drive the Engine lathe, Wolf Spider is waiting in the wings to start his machinists apprenticeship !
Testing the gear spacing in the mill is a brilliant idea. I actually do have to redesign a small gear "box" that is being made of such miniature gears with fancy and unknown module. The known modules did not calculate well and I already saw myself building a gauge á la "ClickSpring" in order to find the proper spacing. As I planned to drill the axle holes on the cnc, I did not realize that testing on the machine would be obvious and much simpler solution. I neither realized that Your spacing problem directly connets to my spacing problem, while watching the video. The coin dropped this morning during breakfast :-) - love it ! Regards Frank.
It's always a good day when I hear that confident voice of yours Joe. LOL, So what happens to "cheaters never prosper eh" sure looks like to me you did pretty well on this one eh, LOL. It is always far too quick that these posts come to an end. PS, You can unloosen any thing you like for me. , English is a very expandable/no holds barred affair eh. Take care and a big big thanks my friend ! ! !
Greetings from (for once) sunny England. Thanks Joe, enjoying watching this series. Very much appreciate the time, skill and effort required to do this AND film it. Watching around 27:20, I'm waiting for you to tell us next episode that off-camera you cracked and popped in a couple of tiny dowel pins to better align the apron to the carriage, haha!
What a great project Joe. I keep seeing myriads of ways to foul up if I was doing this, but your technique is surviving the "proof pudding" as shows in matching parts up. The lathe is going to be a beauty when completed, enjoyed every part of it. Thanks and cheers!
Great job Joe! I’m sure they are selling a lot of the casting sets after you started this series. However I believe this would be beyond my capability. But I do enjoy watching you complete this and always take something away from your videos.
Great stuff man. I was disappointed Friday night when you hadn’t posted a new video yet. I figured that god forsaken thing called work & making money bit into your miniature lathe building time somewhat this week. Unbelievable is the word that best describes your skills. Thanks for sharing Joe
Now on to the mill, shaper and drill press😏! AGAIN I wish I would have seen this before I did mine, would have save a couple of headaches figuring things out. Mahalo for sharing Joe.
Stunning Joe, as every one of the series. I was told to put a cigarette paper (Rizla Green = 0.002") between these size small gears to set the backlash. I really like the way you did it though, it can't go wrong!
While I know nothing about 'shop' I'm loving every bit of this fascinating process. I'm intrigued to see what machines you use for this project. Have you done a shop tour? Thanks for posting this series and all your other work.
They had mentioned linking my channel in their video resource area of their website, but that hasn't taken place yet as far as I know. I have no problem letting them use these for that purpose.
As fun as this is to watch I am almost more excited to see Joe turn something on it. a tiny handle for a wheel or thread a very tiny screw. This model is pretty freakin cool.
This kit requires skill and patience far beyond the typical hobbyist level, I'll bet a small percentage of these reach successful completion. It is a real challenge and skill builder for those that complete it. A lot of great detail in this series. For the same effort you build one of adequate scale to be useful. The Emco 3 inch Unimat and 5 inch Compact 5 a little light and under powered to be really useful. Maybe a good design of that size would be useful. Great series.
This has been really helpful. I've got an American Tool Works 14" high duty lathe that needs an apron rebuild. (not the best idea for a first lathe, but I was young and naive, and slightly power crazed)
I make stadiometers[ height measuring meters] for a my job and this has a very similar design with brass rack and pinion gears to run measuring counters screwed to a carriage. Almost the same except bigger in scale 👍
That is coming along very nicely, I so do like your little mods that you have been doing along the build. BTW I live near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia & we are back in lockdown again this one makes #5 lockdown for us in Victoria....
If this series lasted through you building a complete mini machine shop I don't think anyone would complain!...
A mini machine shop to build smaller miniature machines. How small can we go?
I am hoping he does the whole shop, he has the steam engine already...
Looking forward to the functioning cnc plasma rig!
Joe might...
Anyone else checked out the rest of the casting kits they have they have everything to put together a early 20th century line shaft machine shop shaper bench grinder horazontal milling machine bench grinder few other things but it’s extremely impressive
Now, what we really need it’s Mr. Pie to focus a little and work a little 12 hrs/day harder so we can see this finished quicker!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Got me hooked! I get home and run to check how is it going!
Love your dedication and sense of humor, even after a hard day at work, you bring me some peace and contentment!
Thank you!
I think you'll be happy with the outcome. :)
I've been waiting forever for this. I've learned something from every one of these videos. Thank you
same
Same
Yep.
Ditto.
@@jdmccorful same
That is absolutely gorgeous. This series has been so enjoyable! Thanks Joe and God Bless.
I'm very pleased. thanks.
I’m gonna be a little sad when this series finishes. Great entertainment!
I'm sure I'll move on to something else.
@@joepie221 I am sure this makes your day job seem easier having parts you can see and hold on to!
I give you a lot of credit for taking this project on while running a shop. Most do this when they're retired.
I can see why.
I wonder how many people put a gear to a gear rack and wondered WHY the backlash was crap or it simply didn't work or bound up.
There are some great lessons in the fundamentals of setting up rack & pinions in this.
I had to set it up my way to be sure. It worked out very well.
Anyone who hasn't either built one of these or seen your videos will and cannot appreciate all the time and effort that goes into this mini model....just looking at the end product while beautiful just isn't enough to really appreciate it...love your work and dedication j.p.
Most would just assume that many of the parts are commercially available and not fabricated. Regardless of how small, I'm giving every part all the attention I can. I want a gem when I'm done.
The best enjoyment of these is like watching a kid with his new toy when you get to play with each part you complete. There is a great joy in perfection, that many unfortunately don't understand.
Joe, I have enjoyed every episode of the steam engine build and now the mini lathe. You are nearing the end of this build and it makes me sad. I have learned something useful with each and every video. Thank you and God bless.
Following this build, I'll finish my naval deck and field artillery cannons and then on to a mini shaper. There's plenty coming.
@@joepie221 Joe, thank you taking the time to reply to so many comments, including mine. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos and reviewing the comments. I look forward to many more entertaining and informative videos.
While watching this, I began wondering how edge finders are made so i googled it, found a UA-cam video and clicked on it... what??? its Joe Pi making an edge finder!!!! how'd i miss that one???
great little series. thank you.
Thanks for watching!
It is always wonderful to see precision work done so small. Keep on keeping on.
Thanks Harold.
Fastest 30 minutes, 6 seconds on You Tube. Sooo cool, Joe. Time to ‘unloosen my neck tie and relax.
Sounds like a plan.
Joe, there should be a bronze cast of you made and posted in every machinist Journal. You have passed on so much knowledge at the highest skill level it is such a great deed that you do out of the love for the art of turning metal into works of wonder. Please keep it going.
Great job Joe 👍
I’m enjoying picking up the little tips you provide .
The tips for me are the potatoes , the actual lathe , the gravy 😊
Simply Stunning results..... that clutch is so cool 👍👍😎👍👍
Simple and effective.
Enjoying the series.
2 rules I have and I see you follow: If it is worth starting, it is worth finishing. If it is worth doing, it is worth doing right.
I had to rewatch 4:30 three times to confirm you pulled the part from the collet chuck while still spinning! Man knows his machine.
I've done it a few times. ( like a million ) What you don't see is the constant pressure on my release lever to keep the collet open. If you ever try this, back the tool out of the way and make sure the part axis and machine axis are very close before you try to slide the part in. If its off, the part can grab and helicopter violently. If a tool is close, it may not end well. Be careful.
Great way to fit that apron! I tend to use my instruments too often I think instead of using common sense and fitting pieces to one another. Thanks for this series Joe. I will go back and watch them all!
Thanks for the support.
I’m very happy now that things are unloosened. 😁
Thanks,
John
Ten thumbs up if I could! Thanks for sharing this adventure with us. Can’t wait to see it all together. Cheers
I've been holding back on showing too much of the assembly. I want the final video to be the big reveal.
“Watch the nut… how cool is that”.. it’s only cool because of your precise engineering. Fantastic to watch!
Its been fun on this side of the camera too.
I'm in awe of this mans skill and talent, super stuff.
I appreciate that.
All the the tooling and talent required to do this build floors me, and admire you deeply, so we all watch to the end 👀👍😜
Thanks Bear. I really appreciate that.
All the machining and measuring is a work of art. A most impressive example of Model Engineering. Skills at their best :-)
Thank you.
It looks so good. Seeing this project so close to completion makes me very happy. It won't be long until the chips are flying. Those tiny, tiny chips.
The chips will be small and clean.
Joe. I really enjoy watching your videos, they are absolutely top notch. My main interest is in clockmaking and I would absolutely love to see you building a clock. I like the way you use innovative methods for solving problems, and clock making is full of exactly those problems. I reckon that with your love for miniature construction, clock building would suit you down to the ground, and you will be building something that is very useful on an everyday basis. Also, I think you would expand your subscriber user base enormously. There are an awful lot of us clock enthusiasts out there......
I think the model company will be happy to replace whatever parts you need.
Hell, you probably are responsible for a huge up-tick in sales of this model lol
Keep up the great work, Joe!
I know I influenced the steam engine sales. I hope these are selling better too. Maybe someone at PM Research will send me some more.
Very nice job. I liked the measurement idea. Great stuff. Thanks.
Always good to double check.
Hi Joe,
Taking shape now. It may be a lengthy series, but it's a fascinating one. Nicely made feed clutch assembly. Enjoy watching you machine all these small parts. You and the family stay safe.
Thank you sir. You as well.
Don't apologize for the length of the series, I am lovin it!
Truly inspiring!
Joe I'm trying to find the words to express how much I have enjoyed this series it is nothing short of amazing! Thank you very much!
Thanks. I've enjoyed it too.
Ah!!! I have waited all week for this. I am eating out right now but,as soon as I get home, I will be watching.
I hope you enjoy it.
You know I did.Your method of measuring the gear mesh and cutting the apron was ingenious. The fact that it was only.0005 from the print is icing on the cake.👍
I flicked through this, will watch it properly when sober in the norning👍 Amazing journey, can't wait for final assembly👍
The final assembly will be a full build time lapse.
@@joepie221 great idea👍
I feel like a kid on Christmas eve waiting for this to be completed. Very professional work .
Thanks. This is going to be a show piece when its done. Its been a bucket list item for me for a very long time.
Just bloody brilliant Joe! I love it when a plan comes together as George Peppard used to say in the A Team lol showing my age now! Keep them coming Joe, you're on the homestretch now. You've only got to make the boiler for your steam engine so as to drive the Engine lathe, Wolf Spider is waiting in the wings to start his machinists apprenticeship !
BA Barakus, Howling Mad Murdoch and Face would agree. ( I'll also stay away from the boilers for now. )
This would be an awesome project for students perhaps a group of students, would be great to inspire teamwork. As always thanks for sharing.
Hi Joe, Another great episode of your brilliant workmanship and your explanations of how you obtain that accuracy in your work.
Testing the gear spacing in the mill is a brilliant idea. I actually do have to redesign a small gear "box" that is being made of such miniature gears with fancy and unknown module. The known modules did not calculate well and I already saw myself building a gauge á la "ClickSpring" in order to find the proper spacing. As I planned to drill the axle holes on the cnc, I did not realize that testing on the machine would be obvious and much simpler solution. I neither realized that Your spacing problem directly connets to my spacing problem, while watching the video. The coin dropped this morning during breakfast :-) - love it ! Regards Frank.
It feels good when the lights pop on. Glad to help.
It's always a good day when I hear that confident voice of yours Joe. LOL, So what happens to "cheaters never prosper eh" sure looks like to me you did pretty well on this one eh, LOL. It is always far too quick that these posts come to an end. PS, You can unloosen any thing you like for me. , English is a very expandable/no holds barred affair eh. Take care and a big big thanks my friend ! ! !
Outstanding! As usual...
Many thanks.
Got a lot of respect for your dedication ,thanks for the commitment in making this video series😎🤗😎🤗
I am anxious to watch this lathe come together and see how you tackle each step in the process. Thanks for keeping me on the edge of my desk chair!
I appreciate you watching. Thanks.
Greetings from (for once) sunny England. Thanks Joe, enjoying watching this series. Very much appreciate the time, skill and effort required to do this AND film it. Watching around 27:20, I'm waiting for you to tell us next episode that off-camera you cracked and popped in a couple of tiny dowel pins to better align the apron to the carriage, haha!
I was disappointed that there was not a solid or pinned locator feature for the apron. It could certainly benefit by one.
Hi Joe, fantastic work, utterly amazing. Yes, I did think you were going to say "unloosen" lol. Cheers, Jon
Gotcha.
What a great project Joe. I keep seeing myriads of ways to foul up if I was doing this, but your technique is surviving the "proof pudding" as shows in matching parts up. The lathe is going to be a beauty when completed, enjoyed every part of it. Thanks and cheers!
I appreciate your frequent and positive comments. Thank for the support.
Getting really close now! Can’t wait to see first chips being cut on your new lathe
It will be something simple, but I probably will do it just to christen it.
Loved the way you set up that gear. Most instructive (and humbling)
At this late stage of the build, I'm not taking any chances.
Like a boss,… taking the part out and reversing it on the fly!
Lever style openers make that easier.
Beautiful work Joe. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
So simple yet so difficult and the attention to detail is amazing so well done Joe
I enjoy watching your videos
I enjoy making them for you all.
Can’t wait for you to intergrade a digital readout on that model 😂👍
I could probably use a rack and display from a small digital caliper. How cool would that be??
@@joepie221 I chuckled at first...then Joe chimed in with a solution! Awesome. Maybe an Ardiuno or Raspberry running a small display...Hmm
Haven't noticed it being long, just so much fun and learn . Thank you.
Its a great kit.
Jet another piece of a masterpiece. Wel done Joe.
Thank you. I was Leary about this stage.
Great job Joe! I’m sure they are selling a lot of the casting sets after you started this series. However I believe this would be beyond my capability. But I do enjoy watching you complete this and always take something away from your videos.
Its OK to fail. Just learn something from it, and don't do it again.
Great stuff man. I was disappointed Friday night when you hadn’t posted a new video yet. I figured that god forsaken thing called work & making money bit into your miniature lathe building time somewhat this week. Unbelievable is the word that best describes your skills. Thanks for sharing Joe
I appreciate that. Thank you.
Hi Joe.
Subscriber from the U.K. here.
Loving the series! Can't wait to see the first chips!
Thanks for being a supporter. I appreciate it.
It's looking really excellent. Thanks Joe, I've been watching the whole process from the beginning and enjoying every second of it.
Thanks, me too. I really had no idea how intricate this kit was when I started it.
It's so cool how your mind works Joe, I feel lucky to be able to absorb some of your knowledge and experience, I learn something every time
Thats great to hear. Machining is more than just turning knobs.
Wow, some seriously intricate work gone into this series Joe, really enjoying it
Verry nice . A true master of his craft. Can’t wait to see it finished
Always a good idea to check the meshing like you did and not rely on drawing dimensions.
The meshing adjustment technique could have been used for the reversing quadrant gears, but you knew that 😉. Fine work, Joe.
The reversing quadrant gears were adjustable. It was the lower drive cluster I should have checked.
Now on to the mill, shaper and drill press😏! AGAIN I wish I would have seen this before I did mine, would have save a couple of headaches figuring things out. Mahalo for sharing Joe.
I have the shaper, but I would like a small arbor press.
This has been fun build to watch Joe. Will you show us her first cut? Thanks.
It will probably be just a ceremonial cut on a piece of plastic, but I do plan to try.
I really enjoy this. Thank you
The work is beautiful, close up photography is spot on. Thanks for the look.
Thanks. Its very hard to video some of these parts and operations.
Aaahhhhhhh... that checkmark felt goooood.
Very nice Joe, lots of lessons being taught here. Thanks, j
Stunning Joe, as every one of the series. I was told to put a cigarette paper (Rizla Green = 0.002") between these size small gears to set the backlash. I really like the way you did it though, it can't go wrong!
While I know nothing about 'shop' I'm loving every bit of this fascinating process. I'm intrigued to see what machines you use for this project. Have you done a shop tour? Thanks for posting this series and all your other work.
Thanks. The closest video I have to a shop tour is my "Can you spot the difference" video.
@@joepie221 I like your shop Joe. I didn't think it was as big as it is. Probably due to the nature of this series.... everything is so small. lol
Thanks again for sharing this fantastic build
Another good one Joe! I enjoyed every "Lengthy" minute of it. Thanks for sharing and keep up the awesome work. You are the man Joe Pi!!
I appreciate you watching.
Good work, Joe...it is coming together nicely.
I'm very pleased.
Has PM Research come to you asking if they may use your build series videos as reference for their customers that purchase the Engine Lathe Kit?
They had mentioned linking my channel in their video resource area of their website, but that hasn't taken place yet as far as I know. I have no problem letting them use these for that purpose.
Another awesome video. Getting close to making chips.
Just a few parts left.
Now that you have done what would you do different?- been really cool watching you do this 😊
Hire a cameraman. :) As for the machining, I wouldn't change much other than check the pitch diameters of the gear stock.
As fun as this is to watch I am almost more excited to see Joe turn something on it. a tiny handle for a wheel or thread a very tiny screw. This model is pretty freakin cool.
Great stuff Joe- lots of tips like using a razor blade and making a small drill holder for the tail stock.
I try to add value to the videos.
Love it Joe! This has been an awesome series! So much learned!!
Here too. I like seeing how everything is designed.
This kit requires skill and patience far beyond the typical hobbyist level, I'll bet a small percentage of these reach successful completion. It is a real challenge and skill builder for those that complete it. A lot of great detail in this series. For the same effort you build one of adequate scale to be useful. The Emco 3 inch Unimat and 5 inch Compact 5 a little light and under powered to be really useful. Maybe a good design of that size would be useful. Great series.
Thank you.
another great production ,well done Joe
Amazing, intricate stuff. Immensely enjoyable as always.
Thank you.
Hey Joe great job, getting close to the end !!!
Just a few parts to go.
Very Southbendish for sure, I have 2, 1943 9" and a 1952 14 1/2". Thanks Joe.
looking great JP.
Thanks. getting close.
This has been really helpful. I've got an American Tool Works 14" high duty lathe that needs an apron rebuild. (not the best idea for a first lathe, but I was young and naive, and slightly power crazed)
A true master machinist/engineer.
Thank you.
Good work Joe...
I am a happy, strong, and healthy here in the UK...
Take care.
Paul,,
Good to hear.
Its a bloody work of art!!
I have to agree. What a great kit to successfully complete.
I make stadiometers[ height measuring meters] for a my job and this has a very similar
design with brass rack and pinion gears to run measuring counters screwed to a carriage.
Almost the same except bigger in scale 👍
This is gorgeous.
I hope you will be painting it!
I'm not sure yet. My steam engine is still raw and I kind of like it that way.
Thanks for the video Joe.
You bet
Super clean!!
You're both inspiring and absolutely terrifying me to give this kit a go. Lol
Do it. No need to rush.
That's cool. I was wondering how's this process will be.
It went well.
Unloosened it in a counter clockwise manner :o) This is a great series.
It’s the same as unthawing.
Thats my word.
You've really influenced me a lot, Bix!
Thats a good thing. Now pass it on.
That is coming along very nicely, I so do like your little mods that you have been doing along the build.
BTW I live near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia & we are back in lockdown again this one makes #5 lockdown for us in Victoria....
I hope you have a large pantry and a great back yard. Good luck.
@@joepie221 nah I have a small yard but the pantry I well stocked.
i would have just loosened it. another great one Joe. very impressive. stay safe bud.
Thanks