Lathe Leveling

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  • Опубліковано 27 жов 2016
  • Covering an old classic: Leveling a lathe so it turns concentric parts.
    Special guest Keith Fenner!
    I've over simplified in few areas -- my intention is to convey / shed light on the general mechanics while still making a watchable video about an otherwise (probably) dry topic.
    Dale Derry / Metal Tips & Tricks Leveling a Lathe: • Metal Lathe 101, Tip ...
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  • @KeithFenner
    @KeithFenner 7 років тому +1589

    Great Job! and a great subject, to expand on. Glad I could drop in and help out! LOL ;{)------

    • @foxdmulder
      @foxdmulder 7 років тому +32

      The master has spoken. :)))

    • @jasonjanus5764
      @jasonjanus5764 6 років тому +17

      Keith Fenner

    • @madheadmadDAZ
      @madheadmadDAZ 6 років тому +31

      Please join Tony in another video Keith haha!
      This is hilarious I watch it all the time. Please make it happen Tony.

    • @evolati12
      @evolati12 6 років тому +27

      Damn how I would have loved to have been a mosquito on the vice when you were watching this video Mr. Fenner!!!!

    • @industrialarts3921
      @industrialarts3921 6 років тому +24

      Now you need to get him back! Do a This Old Tony spoof. ;)

  • @mjallenuk
    @mjallenuk 7 років тому +159

    I cannot begin to imagine how much work you put into making this video... It was totally worth it.

    • @marcellemay7721
      @marcellemay7721 6 років тому +18

      Matt Allen Tony pours a lot of work into his editing which is what makes his channel so awesome to watch. He's a skilled machinist as well as a skilled editor. 😊

  • @BrokenRRT
    @BrokenRRT 7 років тому +191

    And to think... This well spoken, witty, brilliant, and entertaining feller (ThisOldTony) use to not talk in his videos!
    Truth be had Keith Helped me through some rough times. I was stuck in a hospital bed for 170+ days and had an uncertain future. Spent another year in s wheelchair and bed at home . Down and depressed I found Keith's videos while in that situation in the hospital and it kept me entertained while learning something. I'm much better these days but still spend time to time in bed flared up and too ill to get out of bed or leave the house. It's these times I learn all I can by watching these video of yours, Keith's, Abom, S/V Seeker, S/V Delos, La Vagabonde, and few more. I'm very grateful of you folks sharing your time and making these videos to share with us. Some of us know just how much time it takes to edit and load these videos and we greatly appreciate you doing so!

  • @deweys
    @deweys 6 років тому +191

    So if I twist my lathe I can cut tapers?! I'm sold

  • @XSspeeds
    @XSspeeds 5 років тому +35

    I've been watching Keith for years. This was so well done and just hilarious. I really like how you unite so many familiar you tubers in some of your videos. Since I haven't watched television in ( I can't even remember) 8 years or so, you guys have become my celebrates.
    Well done!!!

  • @StefanGotteswinter
    @StefanGotteswinter 7 років тому +412

    Haha :D
    I got mad at my 0,02mm/m level. it changed reading with me changing my position from one foot to another...and that on a 150mm thick concrete basement...easiest solution was to sell the level :D

    • @rubbadubdub7857
      @rubbadubdub7857 7 років тому +98

      Great idea! I've thrown my bathroom scales out, too. Keep telling me I'm gaining weight. Why's it so hard to find accurate scales?

    • @pco1984
      @pco1984 7 років тому +26

      Stefan Gotteswinter I wonder what's going to happen when you, This Old Tony, Keith Fenner and some other guys (like AvE or EEVblog or the likes) will get together and would make a machine... it'll either be glorious or fun to watch :)

    • @andreasmagnussen5574
      @andreasmagnussen5574 7 років тому +61

      Stefan Gotteswinter this reminds me of a friend of mine who refuses to use a digital caliper because its hard to ignore the decimal errors :-)

    • @dcaonoek
      @dcaonoek 6 років тому +7

      Germans have the best senses of humour!

    • @1873Winchester
      @1873Winchester 6 років тому +8

      Trying to level my lathe with a 0.05mm/m level, not much easier. Problem is the lathe is so light I don't think it's heavy enough to sit perfectly flat. I think that is why the manual says to cast bolts into the floor and anchor the lathe onto those, then adjust.

  • @samueltaylor4989
    @samueltaylor4989 5 років тому +72

    “Chrome, vanadium, drop forged made in Japan” ;”Close ; cast iron made in England”!!! I was crying, laughing so hard!

    • @johncoops6897
      @johncoops6897 4 роки тому

      Wow, you sure are easily amused. The rest of us heard it as a boring, irrelevant waste of time that wasn't even funny.

    • @vladimirpoutine4140
      @vladimirpoutine4140 4 роки тому +17

      @@johncoops6897 You replied to a year old comment just to be an ass. Keep to yourself sometimes kiddo. :)

    • @ferrumignis
      @ferrumignis 4 роки тому +13

      @@johncoops6897 Not sure why you say _"the rest of us"_ since the vast majority of TOT viewers aren't miserable pricks like you.

  • @TheNefastor
    @TheNefastor 5 років тому +241

    Did you account for the tides ? Lunar gravity throws my lathe out of alignment every couple of weeks.

    • @xPentag0n
      @xPentag0n 4 роки тому +16

      You're joking but Airbus had problems with that :D

    • @andrewyork3869
      @andrewyork3869 4 роки тому +7

      @@xPentag0n I find that level of precise mind boggling.

    • @railgap
      @railgap 4 роки тому +7

      @@andrewyork3869 prepare to have your mind blown... ua-cam.com/video/sFrVdoOhu1Q/v-deo.html -- my machinist friend is happy if he can hold a tenth. I'm an amateur and I have never needed to do better than a thousandth - good enough for heat shrink fits, small O-ring grooves, and so on. But this guy - THIS GUY - ye gods! He's so next-level I can't see his level from here.

    • @markfergerson2145
      @markfergerson2145 4 роки тому +2

      @@andrewyork3869 Ask a machinist if you can park a shop heater next to his lathe.

    • @andrewyork3869
      @andrewyork3869 4 роки тому +2

      @@markfergerson2145 so much more goes into machining then it seems on the surface.

  • @user990077
    @user990077 7 років тому +6

    Absolutely hilarious! Especially because I have watched a lot of videos from both Keith and you over the last few years. Thanks for cheering me up.

  • @madeddiesman-stylemonsterm6662
    @madeddiesman-stylemonsterm6662 2 роки тому +9

    Great combination of two of my favorite UA-cam machining content providers! Nicely done, Tony! I was laughing aloud! Hats off to Keith….I am sure he is good-natured enough to appreciate this in full.

  • @ButBigger42
    @ButBigger42 7 років тому +52

    Alright, Old Tony, I am quickly running out of your videos to watch. You got to make more of them. Like, quit your job and just make youtube videos. I promise to like every single one of them. Now that is something you can take to the bank and pay rent with. UA-cam likes.

  • @djwebb11
    @djwebb11 7 років тому +2

    Watching and listening to this made my week. I had just finished watching Keith's new vid and here he was again. Well Done

  • @MG-nz6bx
    @MG-nz6bx 6 років тому +5

    That was one of my favorite videos i've ever watched on youtube! I watch all of keiths videos. Going to be watching all of yours too. Super well done, man. Thanks a ton!

  • @jonwatte4293
    @jonwatte4293 5 років тому +3

    That mock-up is super great. Your movies are such wonderful bits of presentation and editing. Glad I found them, and thanks for making them!

  • @myroutercnc
    @myroutercnc 7 років тому +3

    Fantastic work as always Tony. I'm sure Keith will love it too!
    Just fitting DROs to my new lathe, and then onto the levelling so this video was well timed.

  • @TechGorilla1987
    @TechGorilla1987 7 років тому +21

    This is the most amusing video to date! I really home Keith got a chuckle out of this too! Nice work, sir.

    • @ThisOldTony
      @ThisOldTony  7 років тому +7

      Thanks, Tech.. that makes two of us. :)

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb 3 роки тому

      @@ThisOldTony Do you communicate by e-mail ? I'm looking for a communicative person with a Student !

  • @ajtrvll
    @ajtrvll 7 років тому +7

    This Old Tony : one of the most entertaining UA-cam creators I know... Keep up the great work !

  • @BillyTpower
    @BillyTpower 7 років тому +4

    the very best lathe leveling vid I've seen, now you see what can be accomplished when you put your head together with a Jedi Master

  • @garybecker2624
    @garybecker2624 7 років тому +3

    one of the best, makes learning fun, enjoy watching you and Keith

  • @jurekdekarski2316
    @jurekdekarski2316 7 років тому +1

    Toooney, as a student and beginner cnc-operator I love your videos. Always fun to watch and informative.
    This one was great, keep it up.

  • @DoRiteFabrication
    @DoRiteFabrication 7 років тому +33

    Great job, that took a lot of work. Very entertaining and educational, a combination that is often hard to achieve. Strong work!

    • @ThisOldTony
      @ThisOldTony  7 років тому +3

      Thanks Jim! A pleasure to see you here.

    • @DoRiteFabrication
      @DoRiteFabrication 7 років тому +2

      I'm quietly in the background a lot....learning from the masters!

  • @TheScottyboyee
    @TheScottyboyee 2 роки тому

    Tony, I want to thank you. your videos have led me to the purchase of a lathe and a mill. I am currently setting everything up and rewatching your videos for help

  • @cpcoark
    @cpcoark 2 роки тому +1

    Watched this again 6 years later and still enjoy it. It also refreshed some forgotten nightmares, ERR, memories. :-)

  • @MukhtharAhmed
    @MukhtharAhmed 7 років тому +2

    Awesome, you do put in lot of time and effort to create such good content. Appreciate your humor.

  • @Makercise
    @Makercise 7 років тому +10

    Thanks for the really stomach cramping laughs in this one. I love your videos and look forward to them. Great stuff every time!

  • @SamEEE12
    @SamEEE12 7 років тому +4

    I appreciate your decication to the craft of filmmaking. All the best from NZ

  • @RicardoJunqueira
    @RicardoJunqueira 4 роки тому

    I find it really amusing how I can laugh so bad yet learn so much with a video about tuning up a lathe. Thank you, Tony. I love your channel.

  • @longrangesweden
    @longrangesweden 7 років тому

    I'm a changed man after watching this video! I must admit that i thought that the leveling didn´t do that much, but afte watching you put that piece of material under one of the leveling feets and show the differens it made i'v changed my mind.
    Thank you for your time!

  • @Myrulv
    @Myrulv 2 роки тому +1

    TOT: You are a fabulous teacher. I have leveled machines as a job, and you really makes it understandable. 🤗

  • @I3urnHard
    @I3urnHard 7 років тому +1

    I love Keith, this mash up is just what this weekend needed :D

  • @ls2005019227
    @ls2005019227 7 років тому

    Hands down the most hilarious machining video I've ever watched! Great info as well. Thanks!

  • @gatling185
    @gatling185 7 років тому +1

    Is there some kind of award for this performance? I have never seen/heard such a dry subject keep me so entertained/listening and informed as this!!! Great, creative, WOW!!!!

  • @a-yates
    @a-yates 5 років тому

    That was awesome! Keith did a great job what a great community of metal workers.

  • @bostondan77
    @bostondan77 7 років тому +1

    Great video, thank you for your time invested to teach and make it fun.

  • @chaseweeks2708
    @chaseweeks2708 7 років тому

    I swear, you make some of the funniest educational videos I've ever seen. Thank you.

  • @Snipermac99
    @Snipermac99 6 років тому

    I'm impressed by your commitment to the bit.

  • @MG-nz6bx
    @MG-nz6bx 7 років тому +1

    that was amazing! you're officially one of my 3 favorite youtubers along with keith and ave now!

  • @David_Best
    @David_Best 7 років тому

    This is a great video. I'm in the process of installing and leveling a new lathe myself, so this was timely. But I'm also an avid watcher of Keith Fenner's videos, and I laughed aloud throughout your video. Very entertaining as well as educational. If only all UA-cam stars were as good . . . Thanks for doing this.

  • @tomherd4179
    @tomherd4179 7 років тому +5

    Great comedy team, thanks for the video and laughs.

  • @barryantrim6508
    @barryantrim6508 7 років тому +11

    hi tiny
    another great video. great sense of humor.
    I've never seen a lathe set up that way before. I've always separated the leveling process from the tailstock adjustment. I've always hung a shorter piece of material in the chuck without the tailstock in play and took a very light cut. adjust the levelers until the cut is true. at this point the ways are parallel to the center axis of the machine. Next mount a piece between centers and if you're cutting a taper then the tailstock is adjusted to correct. in your method any twisting of the ways will influence the part via the tail stock.
    I hope that makes sense. at the end of the day if it's cutting right then method isn't a problem. just thought you might want to hear my way. why I don't know LOL
    THANKS again for great video. I'm always waiting for more of yours.

    • @ThisOldTony
      @ThisOldTony  7 років тому +8

      What you described is correct. Didn't intend to do a step by step (I think I make ref to that in the beginning?), more meant to expose that lathe alignment affects the work and how it does that. In my case my lathe was fine (headstock, tailstock, twist) before I moved it. It started turning a taper after I moved it back .. so I already knew what the problem was. Thanks for watching and good comment! Maybe I have to do a follow up.

    • @peterpantsher
      @peterpantsher 2 роки тому +2

      Was looking for this answer, but being a newbie I thought I better read all the accolades rather than ask a dumb questions 4 years after the fact. Cheers guys

  • @bryanboyd9453
    @bryanboyd9453 3 роки тому +1

    If and when I need cheered up, simply laugh, and learn TOT and Keith. Both of you at your best!!!

  • @jeremyindenver
    @jeremyindenver 7 років тому +1

    Your videos are so good. Great quality, and super original. Keep it up!

  • @parraandy97
    @parraandy97 7 років тому +3

    Great editing as always tony! Hilarious and informative

  • @outsidescrewball
    @outsidescrewball 7 років тому +5

    Sure could have used (understand) this information years ago when I got my "well worked" lathe! Great vid again!

  • @intjonmiller
    @intjonmiller 7 років тому +10

    It gets harder to pick a favorite of your videos every time you upload a new one. :)

    • @Daravigos
      @Daravigos 4 роки тому

      Two years later and it's impossible to pick just one favorite

  • @rosswaring2835
    @rosswaring2835 6 років тому

    Thanks Tony. Your mock up really helped explain the issues. Greet work.

  • @FredMiller
    @FredMiller 7 років тому +5

    Over the top Tony! Informative AND I LMAO! Thanks for the info and thank you Keith for helping out....

  • @ac4uv
    @ac4uv 5 років тому

    This video was enlightening, thank you for being an outstanding mentor TOT. Happy Chips

  • @jescheffler
    @jescheffler 7 років тому

    Great video and, as always, I enjoy your sense of humor

  • @cosimomarotta9552
    @cosimomarotta9552 7 років тому

    Tony is always a nice surprise. I am happy i found his channel and hope he will produce more and more contents. Applause.

  • @r777w
    @r777w 7 років тому +1

    Thanks, that was incredibly useful. I thought I understood the various geometric issues at hand, but you really brought it all together nicely and I definitely learned a few things.Kudos on what must have been a ton of editing to get Keith to visit. He's a stubborn bugger.

  • @hatersaywhat8986
    @hatersaywhat8986 7 років тому +2

    I can't mash the like button enough! You sir have entertained an unentertainable person. Once again, great content and production at the highest level

  • @shawnlund
    @shawnlund 7 років тому +3

    Simply brilliant Tony, great idea of having Keith over to the shop to answer a few questions we have all been dying to know. I'm glad you had the courage to ask about the desiccant thing, probably easier for Keith to open up to another UA-cam machinist celebrity.

  • @rubbadubdub7857
    @rubbadubdub7857 7 років тому

    I recognized Keith Fenner's voice in the very first two words of your video. I continue to love your wry and droll sense of humor! Just great, Dude!

  • @BuildSomthingCool
    @BuildSomthingCool 7 років тому +148

    For the record Toni I shot that Lathe leveling video 3 1/2 years ago when I was living in the mountains of north Idaho. I was not 16, I was 18 yr old, but since I've been living here in hot humid Atlanta I've aged almost 35 years. I think I should move back. LOL

    • @FtaBta
      @FtaBta 5 років тому +1

      Yes! Move back here to Idaho!

  • @muskegsmith3388
    @muskegsmith3388 7 років тому

    there are a lot of components involved in accuracy, and yer efforts certainly helped, and I busted a gut with the humor, thanks for your video work

  • @daviddominessy
    @daviddominessy 7 років тому

    Loved this one! Excellent work and great humor!

  • @lewisheard1882
    @lewisheard1882 7 років тому

    Great vid as always, I really like the mock ups! Helps me follow along

  • @NulledMedia
    @NulledMedia 7 років тому

    Best youtube collaboration I've seen to date!

  • @CwazyWabbits
    @CwazyWabbits 7 років тому +1

    That was excellent! You are a very talented guy, thoroughly enjoyed the video :)

  • @wildbill9480
    @wildbill9480 6 років тому

    watching your videos is time well spent - awesome!!!

  • @framavia2201
    @framavia2201 7 років тому +4

    Superb!! informative - and put me in a better mood too! love it. I have the same old colchester lathe, might be time to do a few tests on that - I think the world has twisted a bit since I first installed it!

  • @davidduffy9806
    @davidduffy9806 7 років тому +1

    Dear, This Old Tony.... another brilliant, witty and very well edited vid.

  • @eefalzer
    @eefalzer 7 років тому

    Absolutely hilarious. I love your videos and Keith's videos.

  • @johnmcdonnell6109
    @johnmcdonnell6109 7 років тому

    Great topic and absolutely hilarious! Thanks Tony!

  • @mikedelam
    @mikedelam 7 років тому

    Very informative. Funny as hell, too. Nice of Keith to contribute as well.

  • @kingcrunch85
    @kingcrunch85 7 років тому

    This was enjoyable, really liked the choice and editing of Keiths comments.

  • @timothyprochilo4840
    @timothyprochilo4840 5 років тому

    Great video. My old atlas has been out 5 thou over 24". Could only use it for short stuff and the parts were still tapered. Got it down to 1/2 thou over the entire 40" bed. THANKS THIS OLD TONY!!!

  • @c.barr813
    @c.barr813 7 років тому

    Love the videos, this one especially. Keep them coming!

  • @b3nsb3nz
    @b3nsb3nz 7 років тому

    oh man this is awesome, cracking me up at breakfast. nice work as usual man, very entertaining!

  • @courierdog1941
    @courierdog1941 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the Link on Dale Derry / Metal Tips & Tricks Leveling a Lathe. a unique and doable by most anyone especially those who do not have an expensive Precision Lathe Level

  • @OldIronShops
    @OldIronShops 7 років тому +1

    Tony you always make such entertaining vides even if they weren't about machining they'd still be fin to watch.

  • @jameskarl424
    @jameskarl424 2 роки тому

    I cannot believe I missed this video. The world needs you, Tony.

  • @gregmcmurrey6640
    @gregmcmurrey6640 5 років тому

    Great video and love the comedy!! I could watch your videos all day.

  • @justinhobbs7514
    @justinhobbs7514 7 років тому

    Wish the like button could be clicked more than once, great job Tony as always. Thanks man!!

  • @volkeresper9519
    @volkeresper9519 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you very much for that video! I always wondered why manufacturers making such a hype with leveling lathes with a 300$ machinists level. Now I know...
    Great job!
    Volker

  • @vbidou17
    @vbidou17 7 років тому

    Gentlemens, thank you from France for this very comprehensive and useful vidéo ! It will serve my Colchester Triumph 2000. François

  • @sashcsgo
    @sashcsgo Рік тому

    tony you make me giggle like a little kid. thank you for all of this, greeting from germany

  • @beernd4822
    @beernd4822 6 років тому

    Great show, informative and funny.
    Thanks Tony

  • @aga5897
    @aga5897 5 років тому

    Brilliant timing ! My mini lathe is almost running with a washing machine motor, and the thing turned tapers straight out of the box. Now i got a clue what to go looking for to fix that. Thanks !

  • @Simon-rx2ow
    @Simon-rx2ow 3 роки тому

    Awesome video, very clear instructions and teachings

  • @chrismorton9736
    @chrismorton9736 5 років тому

    That was hilarious !!! You guys should do more of these.

  • @Braeden123698745
    @Braeden123698745 7 років тому +22

    You're a brilliant youtuber

  • @tuscanland
    @tuscanland 7 років тому

    The most original and entertaining, that's for sure!

  • @CNCJoeFromRomeo
    @CNCJoeFromRomeo 5 років тому

    Great video. Thanks for putting it together!

  • @markalbrecht2444
    @markalbrecht2444 5 років тому

    Glove the videos Tony, keep them coming . Thanks

  • @benstrock
    @benstrock 7 років тому

    I love it! Good job with the editing. I'm sure Keith will get a kick out of it too.

  • @pine-Land
    @pine-Land 7 років тому

    Excellent video! Fun and I learned something, rare combo nowadays!

  • @Pappaoh
    @Pappaoh 2 роки тому

    This vid still cracks me up. Love the exaggerated model to show twist can affect relative tool position.

  • @rifleman154
    @rifleman154 6 років тому

    I've never laughed so hard at a video about machining, good work!

  • @bwood454
    @bwood454 7 років тому

    Great work, hilarious! Keep them coming!

  • @princetikki
    @princetikki 7 років тому +12

    There is a reason why your subscriber count is climbing in record time. very well deserved!

  • @Skraap
    @Skraap 7 років тому +17

    Holy fuck that was so funny!
    I hope Keith is a good sport about it :)

    • @dgedi78
      @dgedi78 7 років тому +3

      I think he is, it's not as serious as a 4 jaw competition after all!

  • @christophercastor6666
    @christophercastor6666 2 роки тому

    I love this video because it’s a super important topic for people like us that obsess over producing perfect parts, or at least as perfect as our precision instruments can prove or disprove. It’s also extraordinarily difficult to describe. ToT is a master, no doubt! I just crafted a description of the parallel/straight predicament. Lmk what you think:
    Coplanar may be the most concise term for describing the relationship between the ways and (center of the chuck) the work. “A single flat 2 dimensional plane connects each way to the center of the work, each way to the other, and a single Regular Triangular Prism joins the planes between ways and from each way to the center of the work.” -Castor

  • @a.bergantini4129
    @a.bergantini4129 6 років тому

    This video is so funny! Thanks for making it!

  • @troyna77
    @troyna77 5 років тому

    thank you. all of thinking will be with a LEVEL head from now on. glad we are on the same LEVEL.

  • @davidcampbell4743
    @davidcampbell4743 7 років тому

    Dude that was hilarious and entertaining and informative. Three thumbs up

  • @bobmccown4588
    @bobmccown4588 7 років тому +216

    "My parts are small, or I can compensate"
    That's just too much information.

    • @yusufmirgoul3541
      @yusufmirgoul3541 5 років тому +4

      the first guy on UA-cam to admit his parts are small

    • @chanakyasinha8046
      @chanakyasinha8046 4 роки тому +2

      And it turned out tapered

    • @419thmilitia
      @419thmilitia 2 роки тому

      I just knew there was a "thats what she said" coming but I guess not.

  • @David_Best
    @David_Best 3 роки тому +1

    I haven't watched this video in 4 years, but just rewatched and I'm still laughing. Keith talk-over is just hilarious.

  • @Hex173t
    @Hex173t 7 років тому

    Ok - this vid is going into my favorites list for watching whenever I need a laugh! Funniest thing I've seen in a while. Already watched it several times and it's still making me guffaw :D