Back when I was first working on the shop floor, I saw a guy remove his thumb with one of those drills. He was using it to tap a hole for 1/2 -13 bolts, amazingly the Doctors were able to reattach the thumb. He had some nerve damage, but was back at work in 3 months if I remember correctly.
i had a company send me one to try. i used it on one truck and immediately emailed them. i asked them how they want me to send it back. set screws for the anular cutters would stay tight. bit would come loose and break. very sloppy vertical gearing for the slide. low power. inconsistent rpms. i am glad i spent a little more than some of the alternatives that were available at that time.
@@j.c.smithprojects mine has set screws that part hasn't been a problem other than being a bit more of a pain mine works fine. i like the magnet on yours also yours does not seem quite as tall and is cordless ,though at the time I got mine I wouldn't have believed a cordless tool would of had the power for this kind of work.
the magnet not needing electric to hold was a big selling point to me. i was surprised at how long a battery would last when i first got it. my batteries are older now so im not doing multiple trucks on one battery anymore.
Don't know why JC and Ezra videos come up a day or 3 later... but for the slides use a really thin machining or sewing machine oil. If you use normal oil it is too thick and can have a tenancy to make the slides loosen off. Had the same problem couldn't figure out why the slides kept loosening and then I realized one day maintenance in my lathe what I was doing wrong. I know with recording it's a pain but I use air to blow off the chips, also the slides like to collect the shop dust and can cause the slides to come loose.
not so much now. when i said how far i was going to move the axle, it was feared the bed would have too much over hand toward the rear still. it took some convincing.
Hello . i love your checklist style working method men. hole by hole, take your time to make a good mark, and then calmly drill your holes TOP 👍. my work mentor always talked about having to look like "bird's nests" if you had drilled haha. looking forward to your next video J.C. keep it up I love watching your videos. with kind regards Hollandduck from the Netherlands
i remember watching my dad work when i was a kid. he never looked like he was in a hurry but the work always got done quickly. check your work and re-check your work. i learned then, going slow and being thorough is really going fast in the end. thanks for watching. we appreciate your comments.
I’m annoyed with myself !! I ran large Lorries for 35+ years, I always considered the moving an axle was a serious and complicated job, in fact, I sold them on rather than tackle it. You made me appear stupid and made a move look easy.......we changed a worn axle but never moved one to a different place in the chassis. I’m enjoying watching the video.Thank You.
Seem like it would be easier to make a jig with thru holes for the entire assembly and then place that jig at whatever your new CA measurements are and clamp it and drill the holes using the jig as the guide.. You would eliminate the tape. Make multiple jigs for different truck brands.
i have been asked this questions many times. there are so many different suspensions and lay outs. i just never thought it was worth the time to make them. this works very well for me and takes little time. i am comfortable with this.
I remember the video when you put the flatbed on this truck. It sure did look ridiculous with the rear axle almost at the end, not to mention putting more weight on the front axle than it should have. My two Ford flatbed trucks are both 84" cab to axle, works out pretty good for 8' x 11' and 8' x 11'4" flatbeds. That puts the majority of the weight where it belongs.
it is what it is....it should do much better now. many folks dont understand how loading can affect the front axle. hope it was a little clearer than mud.
JC Smith and Mrs. Smith, I know it adds a lot of extra time and effort to film/narrate/edit these videos but I appreciate you doing it greatly. This is such interesting content/information you present. And as being somebody that watches some of the same other smaller channels that you do, the comments, replies, time, information and support you give some of the younger guys out there doesn't go unnoticed.
You make it look easy J.C. As you know I probably won’t be drilling any holes in my truck anytime soon (hopefully🤣), but nevertheless it’s a very interesting process, and I learned a lot in this video. BTW I wanted to say thanks again for the snap ring pliers you sent. I got a chance to use them the other day to replace a couple tool box lid shocks, and it definitely got the job done. Much appreciated Sir👍!
Man, my wife and I have had many conversations about how well we work together. I think it is awesome how you two work together, on both channels. Keep up the good work. Bless you both.
waiting on parts and time. it is going to be a very large and expensive build. i am hoping to finish the f750 and then devote one bay of the shop to it.
We occasionally load up these trucks in the steel yard. Always have to look at the front to see if it is overloaded. Especially with long bars. Thanks for the driveshaft travel info!
If you do things that you cant get in a drill press, get a mag drill. I love them. Is there any particular reason why you chose this model? I do stuff for me and it doesnt make money, i have to be conservative with my funds. I love your marking tool. Nothing grinds your grits like getting a hole half off. I love to see your projects, be nice to the Gradall. Your helper deserves a hug. My missus hasn't been in my shop but a few times in 20 years. Be safe and have fun! Terry from South Carolina
i knew i would use it a lot. i want a quality tool and i wanted one that didnt need electric to hold it to the side of a frame. i look around and found the milwaukee with the m18 platform. i had already been using the 1/2" m18 impact with great success. the mag drill suited me and my needs perfectly.
Hey jc I really love your videos, I have learned so much from them about how to work on trucks like this. My wife and I just put a grain/silage box on an old flatbed truck we bought at auction this fall. I dont think I would have been able to do it without watching your videos of how to do it. Wish I could send you some pictures of how it looked when we got it to how it dose now. Thank you for all the inspiration videos. Stay safe sir. See ya on the next one.
JC I really love you channel and watching how you put these trucks back to work. Got a quick question about setting one up. I’m looking for a flat bed truck to pull a gooseneck trailer and have some room to place attachments on the bed. I started a land management company and haul a skid steer and several attachments including a brush mower and drum mulcher. How far back should the axle sit on a 22’ to 24’ flatbed with a gooseneck hitch? In pickup trucks the hitch is usually over the rear axle or slightly in front of it. Thanks for any advice you can give.
depends on how much the trailer and its pin weight will be loaded. i would figure this out, then load the attachments on the flat bed where they would be loaded and scale the front and rear axle of the truck. once you know what what capacity you have left on the rear and front axle of the truck, you can use that to locate the gooseneck ball. the farther forward from the center line of the rear axle, the more weight shifted forward to the steer axle. careful you dont over load either one. you dont want to max out the rear and be light on the steer either. that can loose the "grip" on your steer tires to the road. having the ability to move the load on the trailer forward and back can help adjust your weight as well.
We watched one of your earlier videos showing how you do it. It gave us the courage to try it. Today we moved an axle up 38" on a 2015 M2. Everything went together perfect, and mag drills work great compared to the alternative, even a cheap one.
Great video JC! A teaching exercise backed with solid, proven results. 5 stars my friend. That mag drill is as handy as your Grad All (almost) Work safe, stay warm. Doug@ the "ranch"
I like your method with the rod. We use cardboard, and only need to measure once, the distance we move the axle. There are computer programs to figure out w/b and c/a measurements, but we usually use your method. Seems to work better than the computer,,,, Great vid! Excellent explanation!
Don't know what it is but a lot of people using these drills and just drilling don't Oil them or Lubricate them when they are drilling you are amazing good, great stuff man. All the best from Canada.
J.C. I really like your videos seems like I always learn something from them. I was wanting to know if you had a link for the Mag drill? Keep up the good videos.
That drill is awesome you had to do that with a hand drill you probably break your wrist and be there two or three days I would think those are big holes big holes I like your videos keep them coming thanks so much
Hey I kno the wrong vid to ask but if you'd take the time, I'd like to know how much you'd sell a box that you've removed from a truck? No mods just me come up and grab it from you. Please sir.
i was told it was a "limited edition axle moving sparkly pencil. they just dont hand them out to everyone. you have to "special".......wait a minute. what did they mean by special?
HAHAHA!!!! "My very pretty purple SPARKLEY pencil" I was literally spitting coffee at my laptop screen! Now I need to know, where did you get said pencil? lol
i got it from my daughters old school stuff. she graduated years ago and we have a large supply of "pretty sparkly shiny cutzie stuff. some dads would toss it out....i figure it matched my wife's purple glasses i take from her and wear sometimes.
i just dont think it is accurate enough for my liking. since i started doing it like this, it lines up perfect every time. i have never had to ream a hole since.
yeah I use a voice synthesizer so when I talk and it does not get the words correct and then I read the paragraph after I send it that's why I said watch your show
i wanted to paint it again! i cleaned primed and painted where all the suspension was going to mount. at least if he decides to do it some day, the part you cant get to has had the preservation work done.
@@j.c.smithprojects yeah my father in law was on front page of Akron paper yesterday. He gave out 109,000 shots in 4 hours for Polo. His service when he passed away it was in the 20 and freezing rain it was cold. Remember driving in the ice.
do you have a list of your trucks you have for sale? i've been looking for a crew cab international cab and chassis. a crew cab box truck or a crew cab ambulance would be a nice base for a camping/adventure rig
i dont have a list of trucks. i dont have any crew cabs available right now. i am building a f750 right now. it is currently a standard cab that i am cutting and making a crew cab.
You make it look easy thanks for sharing
Awesome video JC . Thanks for sharing
Team work.....love it!
love the videos, specially the moving axles
JC you are the man sir love the videos.
Excellent video. You are such a pro J.C. Thank you.
Great video J.C! 🙂👍 I'm glad you could remove one of the shafts instead of having to get one cut down. That's a major plus 🔧
save a few bucks where you can. it all adds up.
Glad to see y'all back on UA-cam . Awesome video .
Very good video, informative for sure!
Excellent stuff as always! Excellent description and explanations! I like the conduit trick! Sure beats a tape measure! Thanks for the video!
Great video thanks
Back when I was first working on the shop floor, I saw a guy remove his thumb with one of those drills. He was using it to tap a hole for 1/2 -13 bolts, amazingly the Doctors were able to reattach the thumb. He had some nerve damage, but was back at work in 3 months if I remember correctly.
The way you transferred the bolt holes was pure genius loved it thanks for sharing it with us.
mag drill is worth every penny I wish I would have gone with the one you have but I didn't think i would use it as much as I do.
i had a company send me one to try. i used it on one truck and immediately emailed them. i asked them how they want me to send it back. set screws for the anular cutters would stay tight. bit would come loose and break. very sloppy vertical gearing for the slide. low power. inconsistent rpms. i am glad i spent a little more than some of the alternatives that were available at that time.
@@j.c.smithprojects mine has set screws that part hasn't been a problem other than being a bit more of a pain mine works fine. i like the magnet on yours also yours does not seem quite as tall and is cordless ,though at the time I got mine I wouldn't have believed a cordless tool would of had the power for this kind of work.
the magnet not needing electric to hold was a big selling point to me. i was surprised at how long a battery would last when i first got it. my batteries are older now so im not doing multiple trucks on one battery anymore.
Don't know why JC and Ezra videos come up a day or 3 later... but for the slides use a really thin machining or sewing machine oil. If you use normal oil it is too thick and can have a tenancy to make the slides loosen off. Had the same problem couldn't figure out why the slides kept loosening and then I realized one day maintenance in my lathe what I was doing wrong. I know with recording it's a pain but I use air to blow off the chips, also the slides like to collect the shop dust and can cause the slides to come loose.
I thought I had a long wheel base truck ! That one takes the cake!
not so much now. when i said how far i was going to move the axle, it was feared the bed would have too much over hand toward the rear still. it took some convincing.
Loved the video & I don't even t=need to change an axle... lol
Your wife is Treasure!!
Hello .
i love your checklist style working method men.
hole by hole,
take your time to make a good mark,
and then calmly drill your holes TOP 👍.
my work mentor always talked about having to look like "bird's nests" if you had drilled haha.
looking forward to your next video J.C.
keep it up I love watching your videos.
with kind regards Hollandduck from the Netherlands
i remember watching my dad work when i was a kid. he never looked like he was in a hurry but the work always got done quickly. check your work and re-check your work. i learned then, going slow and being thorough is really going fast in the end. thanks for watching. we appreciate your comments.
When i had the set screws coming loose i put loctite on them & didn't have it happen but might been once a year !
I’m annoyed with myself !! I ran large Lorries for 35+ years, I always considered the moving an axle was a serious and complicated job, in fact, I sold them on rather than tackle it. You made me appear stupid and made a move look easy.......we changed a worn axle but never moved one to a different place in the chassis. I’m enjoying watching the video.Thank You.
if i can do it...anyone can!
Seem like it would be easier to make a jig with thru holes for the entire assembly and then place that jig at whatever your new CA measurements are and clamp it and drill the holes using the jig as the guide..
You would eliminate the tape.
Make multiple jigs for different truck brands.
i have been asked this questions many times. there are so many different suspensions and lay outs. i just never thought it was worth the time to make them. this works very well for me and takes little time. i am comfortable with this.
@@j.c.smithprojects yes you are!
Im thinking about paying you to do a frame stretch for me.
Watching
Very informative video Mr JC. Looks cold up there. Stay safe
colder than i would like it to be for sure!
I remember the video when you put the flatbed on this truck. It sure did look ridiculous with the rear axle almost at the end, not to mention putting more weight on the front axle than it should have.
My two Ford flatbed trucks are both 84" cab to axle, works out pretty good for 8' x 11' and 8' x 11'4" flatbeds. That puts the majority of the weight where it belongs.
it is what it is....it should do much better now. many folks dont understand how loading can affect the front axle. hope it was a little clearer than mud.
Thanks for sharing your adventures and the information! 👍🤗
I love your proven measuring devices. It works so why change it? Thanks for sharing :)
Awesome video, I like how you keep it simple, no need to make it complicated. Keep up great work
Impressive detailed work with logical explanations. Thank you!
JC Smith and Mrs. Smith, I know it adds a lot of extra time and effort to film/narrate/edit these videos but I appreciate you doing it greatly. This is such interesting content/information you present. And as being somebody that watches some of the same other smaller channels that you do, the comments, replies, time, information and support you give some of the younger guys out there doesn't go unnoticed.
i appreciate that. dont want to overstep my place when i leave a comment for any of the channels i watch. just hope to be helpful.
I enjoy watching you work on trucks whether its moving axles forward or diesel engine work
Great video thanks for sharing.
Always enjoy your videos they have great content and info.
Yay! A jc video to pass the time while I get over the rona
oh no! take care of yourself!
Trying to hide as much as I can, off work till feb 3rd at least
Our huge old Milwaukee 110v mag-drill (20+ years old) is the same way. Have to retighten the track bolts too.
What happened to the 1987 t600?
sitting at the shop waiting on parts.
@@j.c.smithprojects ok thank you. Been anxiously waiting on pins and needles. I appreciate the quick response and the informative videos
Great job, love the videos. Have a good evening 👌
You make it look easy J.C. As you know I probably won’t be drilling any holes in my truck anytime soon (hopefully🤣), but nevertheless it’s a very interesting process, and I learned a lot in this video.
BTW I wanted to say thanks again for the snap ring pliers you sent. I got a chance to use them the other day to replace a couple tool box lid shocks, and it definitely got the job done. Much appreciated Sir👍!
you just never know....you might need to drill a frame some day. you welcome. hope you enjoyed them.
Glad to see another video...got worried something happened....will there be more on the c10
there will. we are working out some details at the moment.
Man, my wife and I have had many conversations about how well we work together. I think it is awesome how you two work together, on both channels. Keep up the good work. Bless you both.
Great system and every time it gets easier!
When will there be Anteater videos?
waiting on parts and time. it is going to be a very large and expensive build. i am hoping to finish the f750 and then devote one bay of the shop to it.
We occasionally load up these trucks in the steel yard. Always have to look at the front to see if it is overloaded. Especially with long bars. Thanks for the driveshaft travel info!
If you do things that you cant get in a drill press, get a mag drill. I love them. Is there any particular reason why you chose this model? I do stuff for me and it doesnt make money, i have to be conservative with my funds.
I love your marking tool. Nothing grinds your grits like getting a hole half off.
I love to see your projects, be nice to the Gradall. Your helper deserves a hug. My missus hasn't been in my shop but a few times in 20 years.
Be safe and have fun!
Terry from South Carolina
i knew i would use it a lot. i want a quality tool and i wanted one that didnt need electric to hold it to the side of a frame. i look around and found the milwaukee with the m18 platform. i had already been using the 1/2" m18 impact with great success. the mag drill suited me and my needs perfectly.
Looks like you have it all planned out. Great video!!
Hey jc I really love your videos, I have learned so much from them about how to work on trucks like this. My wife and I just put a grain/silage box on an old flatbed truck we bought at auction this fall. I dont think I would have been able to do it without watching your videos of how to do it. Wish I could send you some pictures of how it looked when we got it to how it dose now. Thank you for all the inspiration videos. Stay safe sir. See ya on the next one.
great. glad it was helpful. thanks for watching.
JC I really love you channel and watching how you put these trucks back to work. Got a quick question about setting one up. I’m looking for a flat bed truck to pull a gooseneck trailer and have some room to place attachments on the bed. I started a land management company and haul a skid steer and several attachments including a brush mower and drum mulcher. How far back should the axle sit on a 22’ to 24’ flatbed with a gooseneck hitch? In pickup trucks the hitch is usually over the rear axle or slightly in front of it. Thanks for any advice you can give.
depends on how much the trailer and its pin weight will be loaded. i would figure this out, then load the attachments on the flat bed where they would be loaded and scale the front and rear axle of the truck. once you know what what capacity you have left on the rear and front axle of the truck, you can use that to locate the gooseneck ball. the farther forward from the center line of the rear axle, the more weight shifted forward to the steer axle. careful you dont over load either one. you dont want to max out the rear and be light on the steer either. that can loose the "grip" on your steer tires to the road. having the ability to move the load on the trailer forward and back can help adjust your weight as well.
We watched one of your earlier videos showing how you do it. It gave us the courage to try it. Today we moved an axle up 38" on a 2015 M2. Everything went together perfect, and mag drills work great compared to the alternative, even a cheap one.
I never realized how versatile a telehandler was!
wish i had another.
Hi J.C great video. That drill seems to work really nice for you.
First 👍's up JC thanks again for taking us all along with you for the rest of the build
Great video JC!
A teaching exercise backed with solid, proven results. 5 stars my friend. That mag drill is as handy as your Grad All (almost) Work safe, stay warm.
Doug@ the "ranch"
another day messing around with trucks! love my mag drill. money well spent for sure.
Nice job J.C. Have you ever added a second rear axle on a chassis?
yes
JC. Have you ever singled out an HDT (aka semi tractor)?
yes
I like your method with the rod.
We use cardboard, and only need to measure once, the distance we move the axle.
There are computer programs to figure out w/b and c/a measurements, but we usually use your method. Seems to work better than the computer,,,,
Great vid! Excellent explanation!
Don't know what it is but a lot of people using these drills and just drilling don't Oil them or Lubricate them when they are drilling you are amazing good, great stuff man. All the best from Canada.
why not use some loctite the allen screws that are backing out.
JC, that mag drill always impresses me. What a bit of kit.
Milwaukee needs to sponsor JC and make JC Smith limited edition tools with his suggested upgrades to the design.
J.C. I really like your videos seems like I always learn something from them. I was wanting to know if you had a link for the Mag drill? Keep up the good videos.
i bought that a couple years ago now. if i remember right, i bought it from northern tool when it was on sale.
I see its Milwaukee, but what's the model number if you font mind sharing, thanks.
How do you sharpen those bits?
i take them to a place that does nothing but sharpen cutting tools.
@@j.c.smithprojects ok. Thanks.
I have the 904 Hougan
Wow I can say one thing it is educational washing your show
That drill is awesome you had to do that with a hand drill you probably break your wrist and be there two or three days I would think those are big holes big holes I like your videos keep them coming thanks so much
i use to do this with a bosch battery hand drill.
Hey I kno the wrong vid to ask but if you'd take the time, I'd like to know how much you'd sell a box that you've removed from a truck? No mods just me come up and grab it from you. Please sir.
You have a procedure that works. Mechanics first rule is if it works don't fix it.
Rinse and repeat.
Thanks for sharing.
Hey, can you post a link for that purple sparkly pencil? I can't find it on Amazon! LOL! All kidding aside, it's a great video! Take care.
i was told it was a "limited edition axle moving sparkly pencil. they just dont hand them out to everyone. you have to "special".......wait a minute. what did they mean by special?
@@j.c.smithprojects LMAO!
What a great way to do that, its kind of like a story pole. Makes it hard to mess up.
HAHAHA!!!! "My very pretty purple SPARKLEY pencil" I was literally spitting coffee at my laptop screen! Now I need to know, where did you get said pencil? lol
i got it from my daughters old school stuff. she graduated years ago and we have a large supply of "pretty sparkly shiny cutzie stuff. some dads would toss it out....i figure it matched my wife's purple glasses i take from her and wear sometimes.
That’s a awesome method, how do you feel about using spray paint and cardboard to mark holes by spraying through the bolt hole
i just dont think it is accurate enough for my liking. since i started doing it like this, it lines up perfect every time. i have never had to ream a hole since.
I remember the video of you telling him to move it.
what's going on with the old guys pickup
we are working out some details about parts right now.
I heard that TrashForce all the way over by the Pittsburgh area, lol
👍
You like your axle like i like my seats!60/40 Split!
I’m going to watch it a few more times but I think I’m close to understanding the drive shaft part.
Hang in there man I'm right there with you and I've seen about 7 of his frame cut videos lol
yeah I use a voice synthesizer so when I talk and it does not get the words correct and then I read the paragraph after I send it that's why I said watch your show
schools open pay good attention instructor JC SMITH at the helm very very good job thank you.
I remember the video when you told him it needed to be moved
probably vibration related, [set screws backing out].
I'm reminded of the old song "I Need Forty Acres To Turn That Rig Around".
A question , does moving the axle forward change any thing on the paperwork of the vehicle? Just wondering, or all stay the same?
never had any issues.
Wassup JC
Better turning radius.
Man that drill save u a lot time
if i remember correctly this was the truck you offered to paint most of the chassis but the owner declined 🤷♂️
i wanted to paint it again! i cleaned primed and painted where all the suspension was going to mount. at least if he decides to do it some day, the part you cant get to has had the preservation work done.
How is that guy's pick up? Was looking forward to seeing the progress, unable to track down those engine frame brackets.
Hi the Smiths. What's that white stuff we don't see that in Florida.
i dont mine the snow. it is the freezing rain and single digit temps with wind chill in the below 0* that i hate.
@@j.c.smithprojects yeah my father in law was on front page of Akron paper yesterday. He gave out 109,000 shots in 4 hours for Polo. His service when he passed away it was in the 20 and freezing rain it was cold. Remember driving in the ice.
6 minutes in and 1 thumbs down. WTF is wrong with people?
miserable people do miserable things.
@@j.c.smithprojects really enjoy your videos sir. Your attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship is second to none 👍
thank you. i appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Shoulda listened to J.C.
do you have a list of your trucks you have for sale? i've been looking for a crew cab international cab and chassis.
a crew cab box truck or a crew cab ambulance would be a nice base for a camping/adventure rig
i dont have a list of trucks. i dont have any crew cabs available right now. i am building a f750 right now. it is currently a standard cab that i am cutting and making a crew cab.
@@j.c.smithprojects would the rear doors be like a another set of full size front doors?
-no. it will look just like a 1999-2016 crew cab ford f250-f550
@@j.c.smithprojects ok nice. look forward to seeing it.
That’s a long wheel base for a straight truck lol
The ONLY reason I like Huck bolts is, you CAN'T re-use them!
Sorry you have to re-use the frame bolts!