NEW MACHINE: Lucas Model 31 Horizontal Boring Mill!
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- I have been feeding my Iron Deficiency Disorder again - just brought another new machine into the shop - this time a Lucas Model 31 Horizontal Boring Mill. Built in 1918, this machine is in pretty decent shape for her age and comes with some nice accessories.
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Thank you Keith. For rescuing the machine and the kittens!
Thanks for saving the kittens, Keith. You're a nice man and I'm sure they'll help you out in the future - NO MICE nibbling your wires...
A real man who has empathy for the animals
Rescuing the cats was a good move.
How A man treats his animals tells us how he treats his family. Plus every shop needs a cat or two.
Or three.
I treat animals far better than I treat my family. If you had my family you'd understand why. :-D
@@xxxggthyf I have 5 cats all over 20 years old all in excellent condition
Definitely they come first! I agree you can tell what type of person by the way they treat their animals EVERY TIME.
Love the new addition Keith
Looking forward to seeing some videos of the new movie star from you
Tony from Western Australia.
nah, you need way more than two.
@@almostanengineer I agree how with only two cats, can you tell that when you feed them and they look at the food then you then walk away, it isn't not good enough for them, or the food is off, or they are just fussy?
You need at least 5
I did have 10 but age and the years have taken it's toll I miss each and every one of them I have lost dearly but that is part of life, all I can do is give them the best possible life (within reason) I can.
You a hero for saving those kittens.. Good on you man.
Keith
You are a Very good person. Thank you for all you do.
Gary 77-Year-Old Home-Shop-Machinist in the Beautiful Ozark Mountains of North West Arkansas
Keith you are an extremely talented craftsman but most of all you are an honorable man
There is a machine shop in heaven waiting for you...thanks for giving these cats a home.
Thanks for giving the three beasts a good home.
Feline greetings to Mary-Anne and Ginger. Thanks foe adopting our friend Keith!
Thank you for rescuing the kittens.Someone dumped 3 at my shop.We kept one,and another was stolen. I hope that,since they though enough of him to steal him,they gave him a good home. I have a shelter cat in the shop that keeps it rodent free.
Thank you for taking in the kittens.
We have 4 cats here and today we was contacted by a friend that needs to get a new home for 2 rabbits. As always when you love animals you can't say anything but yes we take them... So now I have to fix a rabbit cage in the garden :-). It's nice to have a big garden so you can do that and we sure will love those small creatures as much as the cats.
Thank you so much for rescuing the fur babies!!!
Thank You for saving those 2 little kittens. They're lucky to have found a good caring family for life.
Very nice to see kindness, something that we are not seeing much of recently.......
Thanks for rescuing the cats. It say a whole lot of who you are. Bless you
You're a good dude Keith. Enjoy the new machine--it's as lucky to have you as the cats are.
God bless Mr Rucker for taking home those kittens!!
1918... That's not VintageMachinery, that's AntiqueMachinery ! Love watching these machines brought to life and operating to original specifications. Thanks for bringing us along.
Thank you for saving the two new additions to your family, you sir are a gentleman.
Shop cats are necessary. You have a great heart to give two kittens a great home.
Bless you for taking in the two kittens.
Good on you Keith for sparing those two from the coyotes. You are a good hearted soul.
Cheers
Dumping any animal is sorry. I know those little guy's now have a great home.
It does beg the question though, if I could get some sorry soul to dump me on the side of the road near Keith's place, could I move into the shop? I can at least push a broom.
nice to see a human for a change thank you for caring for the little ones and love the old boring machine its in a good home now just like the kitties
Those Cats are truly Blessed and Bless you.😇
Kudos on rescuing the kittens, I actually just adopted a kitten myself this week. I ran a Lucas for some time, I don't remember what model it was but it was about half again as large, maybe more, and about 30 or 40 years newer. It was a joy to operate, but we lost the clutch and Lucas wanted more for it than we had in the machine, so we just locked it down and fitted an AC drive unit to it. I worked out well and we did lots of good work on it. Congratulations on all your new additions.
I just love old machines. Thank you Keith for saving another one for us all to see. I have to take my hat off to you Sir for being able to find this stuff in running condition too.
I have two rescues in my shop and we have a lot of love between us.
I worked a Lucas Machine from 1977 to 1990 until the facility closed. We had Lucas boring mill in the lobby. No. 1 made in 1901. First built Boring mill from Lucas. My Dad started there in 1964 until they closed in 1990.
Both of my cats we're rescued from the streets. I have an orange tabby that I found along a busy highway named Tiger, and my brunette is Sandy. They don't always get along, but most friends disagree with something in each other.
I do want to encourage you to do your best to keep them inside, Keith, as you will find that they won't get fleas as much, and with the case of all cats in America, they are an invasive species, so they don't belong outside to hurt other animals. Also they won't become lunch for birds of prey that way either.
What a Boring video! I couldn’t stop watching until the very end! And the story of the rescued kittens says so much about your good heart, Keith...
Hello Keith: If you contact that character over at Vintage Machinery.Org, he may have an owners manual for that horizontal boring machine. Can't hurt to check. You said you were going to look for a home for those kittens. Looks like you found one. Thanks for the video, and for the rescues - both the machine and the kittens. Jon
Lots of respect for you're collection of strays both metallic and fur covered
I ran one during the early '50's! Brings back many memories1
Thank you for saving the kittens! New project for 2021, large addition to the shop!
I could fall in love with that old lady. I won't mention the cats as I live in Aust where birds take precedence.
Oops, posted the last comment by accident before I finished. I found the last one bringing the brother and sister back to my camp from the vet in June 2011 and he was about 3 months old. The brother and sister were 6 weeks old and something had happened to their mother and another sibling. The oldest one I found in May 2004 and he was also 6 weeks old. They are all very affectionate and adapted well to living indoors. Like you I had planned to find homes for the last three that I got a day apart. But like you said it’s hard to give a kitten away.
You big softy Keith with kittens please give progress reports as they grow up please loving the 102 y/o horizontal mill she’s a beauty sir! 💯👍🏻🇬🇧
saves vintage machinery and kittens .. what a guy .. can't wait to see you restore this beauty!
Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately my wife is allergic to cats and someone left four kittens on my front porch. luckily my grandkids found them and took them home. We check them out and all is well. Two found new homes and will be on mouse guard duty soon. I can say they can catch grasshoppers and lizards just fine. Sweet iron!!!
My name is Lucas and I'm an addict. Love watching your videos. Helps me stay sober another day. In treatment right now getting my tools for my tool box for when I go back home.
Lucas Burnette, stick with it friend, you can do it! Stay strong!
Hello from Finland. Nice machine. I have Made in Finland 1915 Karhula lathe, 1400mm x 450mm, very good condition. Little wear but I can live with it. In Finnish language "karhula" means "place where bears live".. In my shop are always shopcat Mickey, 10year. Mickey name because He is grey like mouse. Don,t afraid loud noises, compressors gringers, etc. Always lies on the lathe bed, pease of plywood and pillow under, do not jump away when lathe is running.. Of course I have shopdog, 45kg German shephard/Amstaff mix, Pimu, very good guardian dog 8year. 6 years ago I rescued She in Finland. Weigt only 31kg.. Skin and bones.. Pimu in finnish language means "pretty girl", so She is. All The Best for You and Your Family.
I operated that model for 10+ year's back in the 70's. Loved it. Later
Have two cats that showed up, one feral Tom and one that likes it here better than the home across the street she came from. There is still a wee bit of tension between them, but I guess they finally got the signs that neither was going anywhere. Great addition to the house. Being in the country we need a mouser and I have always been comforted by a cat, so it’s a win win. Great addition to the shop, both metal and fur. Can’t go wrong with either.
so glad they adopted you
Glad to see someone who appreciates and is willing to keep life in your older machinery. Love the fact that you had enough compassion to rescue some little animals..Keep up the great work....Love the channel.
That is such a cool machine. I'm drooling as I type.
Keith, YOU are absolutely amazing! I will not be able to get the visual out of my head of you moving this machine All By Yourself!!!
Keith, enjoy your new additions! All three of them.
Hi Keith -- greetings from Los Angeles. I am a new subscriber who is having great fun catching up on your videos (including binge-watching your restoration of the Victor Safe). A request: I have watched many videos about machining, but I have no concept of the incredible complexity and tooling inside equipment like your new/old boring mill. I haven't yet had the chance to review all of your titles, but if you haven't done "an inside look" at a boring mill or similar system, it would be great to see everything inside and how it works.
And as one who also recently rescued two curbside stray kittens, I wanted to acknowledge your kindness in bringing two new tiny beings into your shop. I'm sure that Ginger and Maryann should liven things up considerably! All the best, Harlan
You were successful in finding those kittens a home. Looking forward to seeing your new machine make chips!
I got a shop cat the same way 14 years ago. Some sorry SOB left her beside the road in our neighborhood. One of the best that I have ever had. She would sit on a stool and watch me work at the milling machine. Nice machine. I have run a Bullard, but too big for my shop.
thank you for saving ginger and Mary Ann.
And not stuck with but loved by them.
The Lucas HBM is beautiful. Good luck with it.
And, thank you for rescuing Maryann and Ginger.
In 1905, a small machine shop and foundry were known as California Iron Works, then San Diego Pipe & Steel, which turned into Kaiser Steel and eventually , a shipbuilding and repair yard. In WWII, it was owned and operated by Kaiser Steel and turned out "Liberty" ships as well as the repair of DDs and DEs. I worked for then for a few years in the late 60s in their machine shop.
The cats will love it, all that warm metal and maybe a few mice.
Bless you Keith for looking after the little ones. We need more people like you.
Forgot to say, congratulations on the shop cat's :-)
I have a kitten I'm trying to find a home for too. Been looking for over 12 years now. His name is Lucky. Good on you.
Nice old machine. I'm a tool & die maker/machinist. Have ran manual machines for 45+ years.
That's a beautiful piece of early twentieth century engineering Keith, now cover it up and get back on the planer, i would love to see it working before I curl my toes up, it's getting dangerous in the UK for us seventy plus machine lovers, thanks for the vid.
Years back I operated a similar Lucas, a later model. I really enjoyed that machine! It had a spoked wheel that I would spin to manually retract or extend the quill. Fun! I did many a boring, facing and drilling operations on that machine. I am still in awe of that old machine.
Thanks for saving the kittens. I also have a shop cat . She's the lone survivor of bobcat fever that got our other cats.
Mark the high on the drill taper, flip the mt5 180° and check again. Should tell you if it’s the adapter or not.
Congrats on all three additions! People can be disgusting- it's commonly known that the central valley in California is a dumping ground for unwanted pets from the LA area. My daughter found a beautiful black lab puppy late at night out there a few years ago. He was covered with ticks, but otherwise healthy. He's a great dog, except that he's always hungry, even after being fed.
the cat I adopted was abandoned to found in my backyard she is priceless now your new kitties are priceless now to they are in a wonderful home
After 100 years it's finally broken in, it'll go 100 more ! Good Luck !!
Keith, top man in my book-and not all about machines- hope the new kittens enjoy their new home. As you say there are some sick humans out there. 👍👍😁🤗🦘🇦🇺
big up for the cat rescue
I've done similar in the past
"This is a boring machine"...... I dunno Keith, seems pretty exciting to me. The new kittens, named "Kearney" and the other "Trecker"
Brown and Sharp
Great machine Keith - as an engineering apprentice here in the UK in 1960 I worked on a horizontal boring mill - it was a bit bigger than yours and as spindly 16 yr old I hardly had the strength to operate the clutch lever. If I remember correctly the table would also rotate - I really enjoyed working on it - it was a Richards machine built in the UK. Well done for rescuing the kittens. I would do the same.
Those kittens are super, good for you. Maryann has big ears, I wonder how big she is going to grow!!
Its the paws... they grow until they are big enough for their paws :-)
Very happy you decided to restore the new machine, can't wait to see you working on it!
I worked at a local Fulton Ohio machine shop that had one of these boring mills. I helped set up a road roller that had spun a big bearing on one end. The bore was machined out so a sleeve could be welded in. It was also used to bore cavities for die cast moulds. Lots of monkey motion goin on !
You're a good man Keith Rucker.
According to the Internets, $4,500 in 1918 is $77,459 today! Looking forward to seeing that beast in action.
Nice machine and thanks for rescuing those kitties.
Terribly excited. The HBM is the all time best machine ever made. Everyone says that the lathe is because the lathe is the only machine that can make itself. Well, not so fast. The HBM actually is arguably the most universal machine that is made. This one, is a cherry for sure!!!
The oldest horizontal boring mill I have used was made in Chicago in 1897. The top spindle speed was 400 rpm. Rebuilt it was accurate to one ten-thousandth of an inch.
looking forward to the Resto ! Good on you for saveing the Kittys!
$4500 in 1918 is around $84400 today. Very cool machine Keith
I brought a HBM back to life about 10 years ago. It had a rotating table about 4 foot square. Never saw it make a chip. Bill from Seattle !
I see that the metal working machines are encroaching upon the wood working side of the shop. Good luck and have fun.
What a great episode Keith. Love the cats, which will keep the vermin at bay at your shop. Damn, life just isn't long enough.
Congrats on the new machine and extra special congrats on the new shop pets. Thanks for taking care of them.
She doesn't look a day over 75. Great addition to the shop.
Love the cats... you are a good man to take them in...
Watching Keith with a new machine is like watching kids on Christmas morning. When Keith reviews these machines I get all melancholy and think of is all the skilled men who operated them 40+ hours a week, paid the mortgage, bought groceries, and loved their family.
wrt kittens, “sorry excuse for a human” is too kind…
I always liked Mary Ann best. 🙂 You are a savior to the unwanted.
Nice to see you have a new machine with my name on it.
The Lucas Model 31 is an excellent addition to the shop Keith and welcome to Maryanne and Ginger! I liked hearing the history of the machine and your two new little friends.
You really have to wonder about all the folks who've operated those levers over the past 100 years. What parts it worked on. How or if it contributed to the war effort in WWII, Korea, etc. Love it.
Great new purchase Keith it'll be interesting watching the machining setups on this. Nice move adopting the two new shop kittens. Tony
Dear Mr Rucker, many congratulations on your beautiful and ever growing family ! Forgive me, but I foresee a day when you'll be able to have ( paying ) conducted tours at your place. On this very cheerful note,let me send you the very best wishes from Down Under. Well done, Sir.
Wow, what a beast.. Cant wait to see it in future videos! Hats off to ya for rescuing the kittens Keith! Ginger looks like my cat when he was a kitten.. I love those orange tabbies, lol.
Amazing machine from 1918! Every shop needs shop cats. :)
good luck with your new iron, and the cute little buggers. Glad they found a good home.
This man is the most ambitious machinist on youtube.