J. A. Vance Planer/Matcher Restoration: Cutting the First Chips!
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- The hay has finally come! We made some chips with the Vance Planer/Matcher this weekend. Knives have been installed on both the top and bottom cutterheads and so far it is doing a fine job at cleaning up boards. We ran out of time before we got the matcher heads geared up with knives, but that should some really soon. A milestone day in the 3+ year saga of restoring this machine!
Warms my heart to see a kid like Brock be so fascinated with this. Rare gem that you don't see in this generation of kids. And, kudos restoring a rare jewel of a machine too.
Thank you!
Woohoo! Very glad to see the old girl working! I know you have many long hours in this machine. It was all worth it. Thanks Keith for all the work you have done to restore a little piece of America.
+kd5gbb Thanks - it has been a long, but fun journey!
Keith, you are absolutely right. People shouldn't rely on a rulebook or other people to work safely. Everyone needs to take responsibility for their own safety.
I know you are proud and happy to see this unit working. You have made this machine
come back to doing great work. CONGRATULATIONS Keith.
+Skeeter Holeman Thanks!
I realize this video was made some time ago but it's new to me. I'm an industrial maintenance mechanic. I like your ability to accomplish tasks solo but there are times I want to reach into the screen and lend a hand! It's machinery like this that demonstrated the need for safety measures like guarding. Many old timers were missing digits and limbs. You have been working with machinery for many years and have learned not to get near the dangerous bits. Some of the people that worked equipment like this planer were as young or even younger than Brock. I'll bet you keep a close eye on him while this machine is running. It's wonderful that you've brought the old machinery to life so we can see how it was and how far we've come.
Brock makes me feel good love seeing the excitement of young kids. My father had a planner exactly like that he planned the 2x4s for our new house in 1967. It got all rusted up and we didn't think about restoring it and sold it for scrap when scrap was up what a shame. I now have enough tools to have fixed it. Anyway love the video I re watch it ever so often.
Almost brought tears to my eyes watching her throw chips. Everything at that time was made for functionality but the form also proved a very important role. It is truly a beautiful machine. I love flat belt transmission. Thank you from the Kentucky hills.
+Joe Pearson Thanks Joe, it was quite a joy to see this machine run again!
It LIVES AGAIN! Good job, Keith. Thanks for mentioning the "Safety Sallys". They seem to take enjoyment in pointing out the obvious and shooting down good, responsible, hard work, when they perceive it as "Dangerous".
+009to090 Reminds me of what Mike Rowe once said on "Dirty Jobs" on an episode entitled "Safety Second". He said the Captain of a fishing trawler said that the Captain's job was to make them money. It was each of the crew's responsibility to make sure they each got home safe.
TLDR: It's your responsibility to make sure you get home safe each night.
+009to090 I enjoyed Keith's commentary about personal responsibility. Every time I see some parroted safety nonsense from the Sallys I can't help but get a little depressed over the loss of common sense in our society.
Fantastic job on the planer Keith. She looks and sounds like a new machine. Looks like there should be an extension on the output side?
+009to090 I am by no means trying to downplay safety, but at the same time, our current society seems to have lost all common sense. The most important safety device out there SHOULD be the grey matter between your ears!
Your shop seems like a magical place to me. Old machinery and steam locomotive in the background are some of the things I like most.
The shop is at the museum (Georgia Museum of Agriculture, Tifton, GA). I do a lot of volunteer work there.
Keith thank you...First rate job on the gear and telling us how it works...Your what we call in the old Sydney Steel Plant carpenter shop, an old pro...We had 90 to 100 year old saws an planers , you name it they had it set up...So watching you was like being back there in the early 70's getting to work and learn from the old pros...
....you usually only smile that big when someone sends you jerky!......what a incredible journey.....from missing gear teeth, new babbit bearings, pulleys, shafts, missing, bolts, belts and blades......to that beautiful machine. Well done! Great assistants you had.....on to the next project........
THE REWARD FOR JOB WELL DONE IS CLEAR AS A BELL WHEN I SEE THE SMILE ON YOUR FACE. GREAT JOB. BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU WE CAN SEE AND LEARN HOW IT WAS DONE YEARS AGO.
+ROBERT HORNER Thanks Robert!
Risen from a long sleep like Rip Van Winkle. Shook off the cobwebs and rust and now gradually reawakening to a quite different world. The Vance remembers well what it does best. Soon it will be back in full stride, along with its new helpers, again adding something useful and important to this world... Great job, Keith!
+Bob Korves Thanks Bob - it has been a long journey for sure!
Grinning like a proud father!
+Shadon HKW Oh yeah!
Spectacular! Seeing the results of all that long hard work sure must be satisfying. This machine will now be running long after we're both gone, thanks to you. Thanks for what you do and sharing it with us.
+blmeflmm66 Thank you!
Woot! Chips! Congratulations and well done!
+john milton Thanks!
This brings back amazing memories of my grandfather and the 2 od us running his old belt powered threshing machine with the pride and joy of his fleet, which was an old john dere model r, it had a pup motor to start the larger diesle engine. The 1st time he started it near me it scared the crap outa me. The pup motor was running and i thought it was diesle and when he lit off the diesle, it fired with quite a pop. Im 32 yrs old and cherish thosetimes with him more than anything else. Wqtching these videos bring back my greatest memories. Thanks for your hard work. Without guys like you, the machinery of the past and the repairs needed to keep them going will be lost.
Absolutely gorgeous. And for sure you couldn't of done it without Mr. Fitzgerald! Congratulations to the team, nothing prettier than a well oiled machine, ready to work.
+Stu VS Thanks Stu!
And I agree with your comment on people back then and these days with regard to personal responsibility. Life in of itself is not without risk and if we are to reap the rewards life has to offer, risk is involved. The learning and growth involved with the restoration project far exceeds any risk involved.
I cannot say enough about this accomplishment and this video. Its just awesome!
+Brian Streufert You are correct about risk - everything we do has some level of risk. Some things we do (like driving a car) actually has quite a bit of risk involved with it. What gets me going is how some people are totally unable to accept taking any risk for some things and not even think twice about doing something else that has a lot more risk. There are just some risks most people accept without even thinking about it.
@@VintageMachinery And then there are those who lack the curiosity or ambition to even get started. If it isn't easy, they want no part of it!
Love the machine and the comment about personal responsibility!!! Keep up the great videos!
It's good too see a young guy like that excited about old machinery!
+James Spires He is a lucky kid. I would have killed to do some of the stuff he does when I was his age....
Brilliant work Keith, is really great to see old machines like that getting a new lease of life.
+brandtAU Thanks!
really nice to see a fine piece of equipment like this restored and working.
To see that old machine run reminded me of the days when I worked at a company with huge rollers and it was all belt driven and we use to sit making belt whole day long waiting for machine breakdowns to happen so we could go out and fix them. The good old days.
Thanks for showing this project Keith. It's been a trip from start to finish and we're all pumped to see this great old machine brought back to life.
+Ed Texley Thanks Ed!
All of your hard work has paid off. Congratulations, Keith. Have fun!
+Joseph Magedanz Thank you!
Absolutely delightful to see the Vance run, making chips. I was like a kid on Christmas morning at the beginning of this video and was not disappointed by the gifts you have shared. Mankind is truly wonderful when, in a spirit of service, he makes machines that are of benefit to many. You have helped extend the inventors and builders creation out to me to enjoy and I am thankful. Thank your able "helpers". They did a good job too and were obviously just as excited as I was (and still am)!
+Jim Milne Thanks Jim!
What a wonderful old piece of equipment. It's great to see it running. I'm so glad there are people like you out there who care enough to spend their time and blood (and I'm sure you spilled some) to restore this bit of history.
+R.M. Hobbycrafts working on old machinery like this has become my passion. I can't get enough of it!
Awesome piece of history. Beautiful as it is functional. Nice video. It must be satisfying seeing the years of work on something so intricate pay off.
A lot of modern machinery is still unsafe in the hands of fools... I am glad to see this fine piece of machinery back in service!
+youbecha64 Thanks!
+youbecha64 its pretty hard to make a 10000 rpm 3 pound object with razor sharp blades safe in anyway
The most telling part was spoken by Brock when he said he's been waiting 2 years to see it run. That tells about the time and work that goes into getting a machine like this back into working order. Thanks for the work done and recording this video.
I've been binge watching this series of videos over the past two days. So darn happy to see the machine up and running! Must have been a great feeling.
+William O'Malley A great feeling indeed. Still need to get the last two cutters installed an give it one more run!
I look forward to seeing it!
Excellent to see it making wood chips, its been an interesting series to get it here. Thanks Keith for making and sharing the videos
+Rich ok Thank you Rich!
Congratulations Keith! Two years and many hours later you can now savor the satisfaction of all your hard work. I actually applauded as the first board went through the machine. Great project. I followed you every step of the way. Again congrats- Fred
+Fred Miller If my hands had not been so full, I think I would have applauded as well! Thanks!
This project wayyy back when you were pouring the babbitt bearings was what got me to subscribe. Nice to see an old machine working.
+jesse foulk Thanks Jesse - it has been a long journey and we are nearing the end!
Halla looooo ya. It is up and running. Congratulations to you, the museum, and all of the "team" that made this possible. I have enjoyed watching this come together. - Annie
+SuperYtviewer Thanks Annie - it has been a long hard road but we are finally just about done with this marathon project!
It's nice to see that young man interested in the way things use to be done. You have yourself a great assistant there.
+Scotty Mcfalls He will probably be the guy running this machine long after I am not able to....
When I saw this in my subscriber feed I thought, "Heck yeah!!"
You have a good helper there, he seems as excited as we are.
+awldune Brock is excited most of the time. Great kid!
AWESOME to see her making chips. Big smiles all around. Your young apprentice was thrilled to help in any way he could.
Great job Keith, congrats!
+Jerry Long Brock was having the time of his life!
The kid was excited for sure. Thanks for introducing him.
+Steve Allen Brock was having the time of his life! His teachers will have a hard time keeping him calmed down at school on Monday - he will be telling everybody about it I am sure!
Oh man how exciting. So cool to see the fruits of your labor, thanks Mr. Rucker.
That thing is awesome. Very nice work to you and your team. I also agree with your safety speech; people need to take more personal accountability.
The first video of yours that I watched was the gear tooth repair for this planer. Since subscribing, I have watched all the other videos, and like many others I have eagerly anticipated seeing the planer in action. I have never felt so personally invested in a machine that I have neither touched nor even seen in person! Thanks for the experience Keith.
+Chaka Wolf Thanks for tagging along on this little journey! It has been a fun trip for sure!
At long last real chips. Congratulations on a job well done. It was a real treat to see the old machine doing its job. Thanks for the video.
+cerberus Looking forward to getting the matcher heads done and running!
Never let an old machine die! Looks like it was just waiting for another board to chip away at. Much "Kudos" to you and volunteers.
That grin is almost as big as Adam's"!
+Rick Brandt Thanks Rick - yes, there were lots of smiles that day for sure!
Congratulate Mr Keith Rucker a very fine job you have don. I have follow you the hole time and now I have see it work thanks for many nice video.
+Bosse Carlberg Thank you for hanging in there all this time. This has been a three year project for me and it sure feels nice to see the machine finally cutting some wood!
That has to bring a lot of satisfaction for all the hard and dedicated work you put into the restoration.I have followed all the progress and can't wait for the full 4 sided operation.
+Bill rouleau Coming soon (I hope...)
Great job. Have enjoyed the restoration series. It is a shame some people have hit the thumbs down. I suspect they might be the ones who think a machine like this is too dangerous to run. Would like to see the machine run by a steam engine on line shafting.
A fine end to a lot of work. Well done and thanks for taking us along!
+Metallurg33 Not quite done yet, but we are oh so close now!
I really love your introduction and your consideration about safety.
HURRAH !!!! After a Lot of time and effort, it's gratifying to finally see the planer in action. Fun to see the chips flyin' like popcorn poppin'. Congratulations !!! Glad to see all that hard work pay off.
Bravissimi! Complimenti, grazie
I'm glad you took the apron off before those belts started moving! Amazing machine👍
I'm with Brock. That was exciting to see it running. Thanks Keith.
+Mynard Mayne Thanks!
Thanks for sticking it to these safety wallys
My dad had saw mill and you learn to be aware of your surroundings and take personal care.
It is only lawyers that want you to forget your own responsibility for your actions.
Awesome video. It is so good to see chips flying.
As you can see, I love the old things too! I've followed this project since I first discovered your channel about 18 months ago. This project has fascinated me, along with your safe restoration. I can't cut a straight line but I've worked with aviation mechanics, master machinists, and model makers for years, and that group are just really special people, of which you are a member. Keep posting the grand old stuff!
+Ed Hamlin Thanks Ed - we have a lifetime of cool projects out at the museum that will keep me busy for many years to come I am sure....
very cool that you got it running. I know its a huge amount of work.
On folks saying "its dangerous" just reply: "Congratulations, Sherlock"
+Pat Farrell these machines are only dangers once at least, there's no chance you'd survive for round two!
+jusb1066 The way I usually refer to things like that is "You have nothing to worry about!" Because if they catch ya, you literally have nothing to worry about.
The normal reply in the UK is "No Shit Sherlock!"
Great work Keith. What a cool machine. I especially liked the young man at the end.
I love watching old machines come back to life. You've been slowly reviving that one for a long time. I bet it feels good to see her throw chips again.
+garygsp3 Three plus years in the making - yes, it feels great!
Wow! Great job! Great machine! Machinery was so elegant back in the day! It's awesome to see someone as young as Brock(?) seeming so into the whole thing! Hats off to you all!
So cool to see that classic machine work again. I can't wait to see it when you have all the knives installed and adjusted.
+Beagle Fanatic I am looking forward to that as well!
Great job! my hats off to you and all your help.I did see that look of satisfaction in your eyes. That is a great feeling.
Several years ago at Dolly Wood, they had a planner like that that they used for planning down the boards for the other craftsmen. It was powered by a steam engine. I sat for a couple hours just to watch it work.
Great job, keep the videos rolling.
Brad
+bobkins270 Thanks Brad, I cannot wait to get this one hooked up on steam....
Очень приятное и хорошее увлечение, востановление техники прошлых лет! С большим удовольствием занялся бы . но у нас встране нет такой воможности, и большей частью старую технику сдают в металолом. Иногда идешь мимо свалки, и слеза течет.Созданная техника прошлых лет это история.История создания, история мысли, история технологий!Мое вам уважение и почтение!
It is great to see it running Thank You to all involved.
+Bill Mader Thanks Bill!
This put the biggest smile on my face. Such a long road but so well worth it. Watching that thing throw chips and the smiles on your alls faces was just great! Congrats Keith! Next stop, cranking out the lumber for the shop!!
+Brian Streufert I was smiling ear to ear as well yesterday when we got this thing running! Still a little ways to go, but we are ever so close now!
That is a beautiful machine
Hi Keith: I have been watching you for a while now and love your work. One item that needs attention. The correct way to take up bolts. On your planer cutter blades start in the middle then go top bottom, top bottom. On the steam chest for the engine. Start in the middle East, West. Then North East, South west, Then North West, South East, and so on until you come to the top,& bottom. The last two in the center North, South. The first time around should be snug up, then tight (just wrist snap tight). Then torque.
Been a long time coming, but we have finally seen chips. I think you had already started this when I began following it, but I have watched all the restoration videos, and it has been a marvelous transformation of oxide coated steel into a proud machine again. Good Job!
+weshowe Thanks a ton! It has been a fun journey!
Thats a right good helper Keith! Good job Brock!
Great stuff Keith, a real tribute to your personal skills and perseverance!
+Mike Clayton Thanks Mike!
Excellent work Keith, lovely to see the machine running.
Cheers, John
+Zone1242 Thanks John!
Awesome work Keith! Personal responsibility is key. Glad you don't restore sawstop!
Thank you for keeping the old ways alive!
Thanks!
very impressive machine, keith!!
thank you for restoring it. you did not let it go to waste.
thanks for the video,
-toly
+Toly Dukhovny Thanks Toly - it has been a long hard road for sure, but it is really nice to see it running!
Wow this was great to finally see some chips fly. Awesome job guys
+one4stevo Thanks - lots of fun!
Awesome job Keith, really great to see the planer working. Thanks for sharing.
Since I have been watching this channel I have been watching the State of the Planer. I thought it might never end, a bit like a soap opera, but no! It's running! Chips fly. Magnificent job, Keith, and I learned a great deal from watchng you rebuild it. OK, time to make it a matcher as wwell as a planer but as you say that's just a few more knives. Bravissimo.
+Juan Rivero I just need another day to spend working on it. Maybe in a couple of weeks - I have several things to keep my busy the next few Saturdays.
A job well done Keith. About safety, you have to respect the machine. Worked in a plant where they had a sheet metal shear. Asked about the 6 lines in felt tip marker. Those were the fingers lost. Thanks for sharing. It's good to see it running again.
Unfortunately, bad things can happen. The main thing is to always keep safety in mind!
Helps me remember happy times with my father
Thank you for what you do
Great to see the old girl running. Loved your comments about this machine being dangerous. Our not my fault society has given us things like ladders that soon will not have enough room for all the warning stickers. If this machine had all the guards and warnings of a modern machine, it would weigh 40 tons and you would be required to operate it wearing a suit of armor.
+Hammer0f Thor The sad state of our current society. There is a lawyer hiding around every corner looking for an opportunity to make a buck....
Great to see how things were done back in the day. You have done a fine job on this historic machine.
Keep up the good work Kieth.
Steve,
+Steve W. Thanks Steve!
Yeahaw !! I have been waiting for this day. can't wait to see it run again . I can't thank you enough for sharing this series.
+Ross Hastings And thank you for taking the time to watch!
A great milestone in that project Kieth, now the fine tuning, tweaking, and all the flooring, trim, wainscot, window frames, siding, tables, benches, goes on forever....Dave
+David Richards We have LOTS of uses for this machine at the museum.....
Now I see why you invested so much in the idler gear. Nice to see the machine in action.
Love your comments on safety!
Good to see the chips fly. Great job on the rebuild.
+Thomas A Sprouse Thanks!
Keith great series on the resto of the Vance. I have been involved in modern industry in the rail sector for the last 43 years. and before that in the rail preservation movement in the UK. I can only add my support to your comments on safety and the modern view some people have of letting someone else look after it!. As you say this era of machines had lots of exposed gears, and lets look at the Vance, one hell of a lot of exposed belting. but at the end of the day the main person responsible for your own health and wellbeing is yourself, as well as looking out for others. Anyway rant over, love youre videos. From Oz, Cheers for now,Johnny
+John Cornell Thanks Johnny!
That is a truly beautiful video. Thanks for posting.
Keith, that machine looks sooo dangerous! LOL. That baby is so beautiful. Woodworking machines are inherently dangerous. Part of being an operator is understanding how to safely operate the machine. Great Job! I love it!
That was a Blast watching the wood chips coming out of a machine that old . . . The boards are looking Nice ..They would look great inside of a Log Cabin
+not2fast4u2c Or perhaps my new shop.......
Interesting toy you've got there. Like you say just got to be mindful and its relatively safe. Keep up the good work.
+dinamboyz Make no bones about it - this machine will eat you alive if you are not careful. But at the same time, a worker could spend a lifetime operating it safely if he just watches out for himself!
I love seeing the excitement on the face of that young boy. That was me when I was young :)
+Philip Arthurs Brock is sure full of excitement and energy - that is for sure!
I had some years in my childhood in Zaire (DR Congo) and learned a good deal about belt driven horizontal sawmill for logs up to 160 cm. Driven by a Ruston single cylinder diesel engine. All equipment were belt driven.
Couldn't ask for a better childhood.
Many, many congratulations Keith on this massive achievement - what a milestone!
I'm so pleased for you and all the other people involved one way or the other and I can see from your mile wide smile you are really chuffed after all the work you have done.
I'm looking forward to the next instalment to see it edging as well as planing.
+Dan Whiteford Thanks - I am looking forward to doing some edging as well!
Ah , So great to see the hard work pay off Keith ! Thumbs up man .. Great share ..!!
+ShawnMrFixit Lee Thanks Shawn!
Keith great job well done on the restoration. That was awesome seeing the machine cutting .
+Bill De La Vega Thanks Bill - it has been a long time in the making....
Great Job the Keith and Gang! planer knives are tricky to set up ! you seem to have done a fabulous job with the limited tools you had. thank you for sharing !
+dennis brooks I have done planer knives a time or two. Like anything, it gets easier with some experience!
Enjoyed this video i have a love for old school things and that is one awesome machine thanks for sharing.
+wade hicks Thanks Wade - happy to be able to bring it to you!
So awesome to finally see it running!
+wurft That it is! Thanks!
Very nice job Kieth. It's been great fun following your work on this project.
+norm hays Thanks Norm - it has been a fun project for sure!
Your safety comments are spot on as well. All the more reason to preserve the past. Let's us know where we are and where we came from.