Absolutely no need to make excuses for a "leaner" video from time to time. Most of us know what effort is required to produce something that's informative and watchable. You never disappoint - it's real machining without sponsorship, product placement, etc. It's much appreciated. By all means take care of your business. Food and shelter outrank UA-cam activity last I checked.
A trick that I use to see where it is hard to see is a motorcycle mirror mounted on a magnetic indicator stand. It lets me see the cut on both mill and lathe. Working from a wheelchair requires a lot of work arounds. The mirror is my most useful work around. Thank you for your videos. I find your mix of content to be well balanced. I am always looking forward to your latest video.
You are without question my favourite UA-cam machinist. Down to earth, incredibly knowledgeable, and your videos show what a truly incredible teacher you are. I feel fortunate that you make videos that I can watch
@@TopperMachineLLC I just wish 1. I lived closer and in the same country, 2. I could apprentice with you, 3. I was 20 yrs younger so I could make a trade out of machining instead of a hobby!
That was great. Super info on the use of a horizontal mill. I discovered an unused big ass Cincinnati at my work I’m going to start bugging them about. 😆 Many of your viewers must not work with machine shops if they think your shop is a mess. All you have is a little peripheral stuff from being overworked. I see shops all the time that are real heaps - and they usually are low quality shops. Not the same thing at all. Cheers and all the best! I LOL’d when the domestic authority showed up. 😁
Looks like a shop that's busy to me. On the old horizontal mill in a shop I worked in a few years after high school, I got one of those cheap dollar store mirrors that has a magnifying mirror on one side and put some magnets on the base to make seeing the work/tool side easier. They still carry them in the aisle with the makeup and stuff. Worked pretty well and if it giot broke it wasn't super expensive to replace.
Morning Josh, Your shop isn't dirty, it's busy!😀That was a nice set-up doing the keyways horizontal. Looking forward to the next one. Nice that your wife checks on you too. Thanks for sharing.
Just do what you do Josh, you make great video's and I am sure most people understand that you're running a business so albeit part of it the videos come second to your top notch machining... THanks for sharing
3:00 Watching while sipping my morning coffee. I expected the indicator dial to bump around a little bit on that check. Blew my mind that it didn't, that's crazy how accurately placed and straight that shaft is. Wow.
Josh, something to think about, i haven't heard you mention it but in my case i didnt want to take on employees due to inconsistency of work and potential for creating an unreliable employment for someone but i did find a situation where i was able to train someone to come in 3 days a week for cleaning only, this takes trust and patience but once i got them trained with cleaning of machines and the shop in general i was able to move them into more of a role of minor reliability work for machines. Examples, chaning oils, coolants, filters. Its amazing the feeling of being able to start off in the morning in a clean shop and worry in the back of your mind about things. Keep up the good work.
I found the #2 size mill a compact powerhouse and the best bang for the buck out there. The ones with the spotless shops and slick videos really don't do anything.
Josh....if you have time to clean, you are not making money.......and money keeps the doors open...... everyone has their own idea of a neat shop.......I am sure you know exactly where every thing is... and since you pretty much work alone.......well, you are the one who determines what's what.... as my Mom used to say....'a place for everything, and everything in it's place' this really hits home with me now....Paulie
Thanks for taking the time to make the videos as a design engineer its such a big help to have an idea how parts can be made it changes how i design parts. As i really get the opportunity to go to are suppliers and when i do it normally becomes there is some problem.
I have a Cincinnati mill myself. The old pump finally died of old age a couple of years ago. Instead of a rebuild of the pump, I used the pump from a Toyota forklift for a fluid pump. It works a complete treat. Just remember to add some extra filter media to the coolant return.
Time for your favorite Brew .......have a wonderful day Josh......Paul in Orlando.......your Russel video is getting lots of recommendations, Don Dyer, Mr Pete.....hopefully the prices will be great for Russel's wife......Paulie
Hey Josh, I was visiting the National Railway Museum in York in the UK yesterday. I was thinking about you and your interest in locomotives. They have some amazing exhibits including Stephenson Rocket from 1829 up to the Eurostar that goes under the English Channel. Including the Intercity 125mph Diesel Electric.. The engine of which I worked on in a test cell while I was a University student.. Happy days! If you ever get to the UK and have not been there You definitely need to go!
Job shops got to do what a Job shops got to do. Compared to my home shop which has 5 or 6 partially completed projects dotted around you are looking 'clean' 😂
We cut keyways like that but we use a g&L horizontal boring mill. If the shaft is short enough we use a vertical cnc mill. So much faster and you can use a 1/2" carbide endmill for most keyways.
Hi Josh, We chatted some time ago about diluting Anchorlube. I have a suggestion for you that I'm sure you know about but for situations like your running into milling those shafts, I use mirrors. I don't use glass mirrors, I use mirrored Lexan! Not so much for the precise measurements but for added ability to see without climbing over a running machine! Personally I was able to score about 50 pieces roughly 8" square that were offcuts from one of my customers for free. Smaller pieces are available in many hobby stores to try. I have used them for years in all kinds of situations not only for seeing into places I couldn't actually see into but for reflecting light into places I either couldn't see into or when I was in a situation where I couldn't see past the light I was trying to use to illuminate the dark area! I like them because they are disposable and I can cut them to the size I need. They also don't cause problems if they are hit by cutters as they easily are either cut or break away. I have glued magnets to them and mounted them to mag bases. Most Coolants don't bother them and they are washable. Personally I would rather see a cluttered shop than a clean "Dead" shop...
First off I really enjoy your videos! I am not a machinist but a welder by trade. I can relate to having a clean work area but there has to be a balance. I had a coworker to watch him he was busy all the time , he would make a weld then clean the area make another weld then clean the area. He was a good worker but could get little production. Keep up the good videos!
I worked with a guy like that. We were on an industrial maintenance crew. He'd come into an area where we were dealing with a breakdown and proceed to start cleaning and putting away tools. You'd turn around to pick up a tool you'd been using, and it's gone. Back in the toolbox. He'd almost literally sweep you off your feet sweeping the area. Things never got clean enough for him to do any actual mechanical work.
Great video, good to see you are very busy. As you explained, not everybody is very busy in your region. Video length is always ok, some longer some shorter. Shop look like a working shop; and that is a good thing! 🙂
G afternoon Josh, Excellent info abt the horizontal mill....Saw a bunch of cutters rt up your alley on the Premier site from Russels estate. Im gonna echo Stuart here.....Mess??? what mess????....that's evidence of real work being done. This is NO DOMESTIC DIVA SHOW HERE....ITS A MACHINE SHOP FOR GOD's SAKE....... Another good one, keep on keeping on !!!!! Don
Great job Josh. I clean jobbing shop is quietly going broke in the back ground. A jobbing shop with swarf on the floor is put money in the bank to buy more machines.
Good to see you this morning. Well I learned something from you. I never knew what those step triangle blocks were for. I always seen them in the inspection office but we never used them. I did not notice the mess until you said something. I think that it is great that you take the time to make the videos even though you already have so much to do. I wish that I was able to give you a hand even if it was just to clean the shop. I feel bad that you were not able to get your post in the ground for the sawmill this summer. I look forward to seeing your next video. I did not make it to the steam and tractor show but I did catch a couple of car shows.
That estate stash where you knew all of the things got me reminded. Josh, you moved to bigger workpieces cause aging eyes? You are not alone. Life is b.....
It looks like you could do with Connor being back in the shop. Might be time to look into another trainee Great video's and yes your trickle "flood" cutting could do with a boost. Keep up the great work
With that repeatedly in your setup. You can knock out the rest of those shafts quickly. Great job, Josh. I hope you're getting caught up soon and get some rest.
On the channing thing, just be careful. None of us would want to see you get hurt. Those that rag on you need to either grab a broom or shut the heck up. Without the green backs coming in, we would not get to see you and sirens a little time in the shop. Also, get to say hello. So hello, have a good one, brother. 😊
Nice results! Your workshop is fine, I have my own large woodworking shop with a metal and mechanical working area , my wife thinks it should be like a kitchen? I spend a lot of hours in there and don’t sweep up every day , I am 72 and frankly after most of the day working about sweeping every day is not my priority, I do tidy up every few days to keep it functionally clean and orderly.
Kind of surprised that you don't have some shop made V blocks with registration pins in the bottom to help align work like this. Guessing it's on a list of things to do when paying work is slow, and as more shops shut down, that work only increases.
I used to run one of these machines in 1986. Solid machine for sure. Only part I didn’t like was having to use a mirror to see cutter/steel cutting detail.
Hey Josh-. Hope you are well. Great outcome on that keyseat. I have found that milling a feature to finish size by utilizing the actual cutter diameter can be tricky. As you know, there are many variables to control. Your edited video does not show the return to zero to start another cut, but some of the best practices that I have found to work well are; Only cut one direction and not to cut back and forth. This keeps cutter deflection in the same direction. Also, withdraw the end mill from the cut when returning to zero. That avoids cutting oversize when going back to the start of the feature, when the cutter is not deflected. Yes , withdrawing the end mill and re-setting your Z is a pain, but it yields the most consistent size result. Power feed is a must, to keep cut pressure and cutter deflection the same every time. Many machinists ignore these details and cry and wonder why their keyseats are always oversize. You for sure were successful in the end result. Just was wondering if you believe these details were important to your machining methods as I have found them to be important to my procedure for success. I know your videos are not machinist education videos, but maybe a window on the world of a machinist. I get that and sadly not everyone cares about the details. They are voyeurs on lives of others, unless they have a shop like we do. Anyhow, interested in hearing your input. Thanks. -----Doozer
I don't need anything larger than ER32. At just after 5 minutes you did something I was curious was the case with larger ER collets or not. You removed your edge finder. You loosened the collet nut with the wrench, got a few turns by hand and then the nut stops and you need to use the wrench again. That's the extraction shoulder in the nut stopping on the groove in the collet and the collet still being wedged in it's taper. Thanks...curiosity proved correct.
Your oil flow is lubricating your cutter for a nice finish but not enough to cool the cut. Your workshop doesn't look bad, while learning workshop practice in school ours looked 4 times as bad and it was given a complete clean once a week. It was cleaned on Tuesday night and a speck of dirt or any trimmings was to be found when we came in the net morning.
Josh, is there no one young or old who would want to help out? Hell, I would sweep chips and oil around just for the privilege of watching and learning from you. Alas, the commute from Texas might be an issue. I don't drive well at night any more.
@@TopperMachineLLCGreat! That's a start at least. Maybe you could sell gift boxes of Genuine Topper Machine Chips. A perfect gift for those who miss the aroma of cutting oil, abrasive dust and general electric motor/operating machines. Nonfat, Vegan, Allergy Free! And 100 percent American Made! (No charge for the advertising copy)
Business has to make money. Anyone that has ever been in business understands this. Never apologies for working. Take care of your heath the pace your on is taxing. Thank you take care.
As a mechanic I use my iPhone with a magnetic holder and my Apple Watch to see in very tight places. I have hung my Apple Watch on a magnetic hook in impossible situations. Thanks for sharing.
I'd think the flushiing out of the mill is still going on with the atf and just have some restriction issues again? Pump rebuild certainly wouldn't hurt anything either.
The keyway looked really nice when done, worth the extra difficulty in seeing what was going on with the cut in the horizontal. The real question is how much time is saved doing it in one shot with an on size cutter in the horizontal over the smaller cutters in the Bridgeport and stepping over to size.
Josh, sometimes you have to take a step back from working those sorts of hours. They are no good for man nor beast, I did them for a while and ended up quite ill. When I got back to work I decided that a maximum of 10 hours was good enough, but mainly try to do no more than 8. There really is no point in being the richest man in the graveyard.
When you own and operate your own business and 16-18hrs a day is what it takes to get the jobs done. That's what you you gotta do. Keep it up Josh, the rest of these boys got soft hands don't listen to them
As a hobby machinist, I always find your videos interesting and informative. There is no need to apologise for what some may see as a messy workshop - you cant make an omelette without breaking eggshells !! Since it is now 2 months after you have done the work I suppose it is too late to suggest that putting an end stop on the bed may speed up the setting up / clamping operation for the second and subsequent shafts ?? 🤔
It's too bad your Cincinnati didn't have the rear controls that they offered as an option. K&T did as well and it would make lining up cuts etc. so much easier. I discovered that problem when I got my first horizontal milling machine. I did a lot of work with a mirror and it is a pain. I have some keyways to cut on Monday and I might try them on my HBM, using the tee slot as a guide like you did. Ken
Subscribed 🇨🇦 I am interested in your video setup. I help a friend video his projects on his lath and mill, but frankly they need to be better. Your overhead rig gets good use. I suspect you have a camera dedicated to that as setting it up repeatedly in one session would be a pain. Similarly, you might have a couple of tripods at least, shifting cameras, or maybe a camera on each. I would benefit from a video about how you produce your videos, once you recover from those long days!
He has the shaft placed into the tee slot for creating the keyway, the chip/oil slot is the one closer to the spindle. This chip slot is made to carry the oil down to the sump where it settles out and waits to be pumped out to the work area. On a light note, all the slots act as chip slots, hence the reason for the tee slot cleaners you see folks using to push the swarf out to the swarf/oil wells at the ends. Glad you asked the question.
I always laugh at the comments about “dirty” shops. As someone who works out of a shop a quarter of the size it should be anything on the floor makes it seem messy. Shops that get used get cluttered and messy as long as it doesn’t effect work that’s what’s important
What’s your go-to setup for keyway cutting? Share your tips or favorite machines in the comments below!
That is not a mess. Its reality in a working shop. Thanks for the videos!
thats an apprentices issue .. chuckle
@@levitated-pit 100% correct. Could be part time cleaner.
By the looks of that "mess", that shop smells like money :)
Absolutely no need to make excuses for a "leaner" video from time to time. Most of us know what effort is required to produce something that's informative and watchable. You never disappoint - it's real machining without sponsorship, product placement, etc. It's much appreciated. By all means take care of your business. Food and shelter outrank UA-cam activity last I checked.
Videos are secondary to getting the work done. We appreciate you taking the time to film, edit and post the videos.
A trick that I use to see where it is hard to see is a motorcycle mirror mounted on a magnetic indicator stand. It lets me see the cut on both mill and lathe. Working from a wheelchair requires a lot of work arounds. The mirror is my most useful work around. Thank you for your videos. I find your mix of content to be well balanced. I am always looking forward to your latest video.
You are without question my favourite UA-cam machinist. Down to earth, incredibly knowledgeable, and your videos show what a truly incredible teacher you are. I feel fortunate that you make videos that I can watch
I appreciate that!
@@TopperMachineLLC I just wish
1. I lived closer and in the same country,
2. I could apprentice with you,
3. I was 20 yrs younger so I could make a trade out of machining instead of a hobby!
That was great. Super info on the use of a horizontal mill. I discovered an unused big ass Cincinnati at my work I’m going to start bugging them about. 😆
Many of your viewers must not work with machine shops if they think your shop is a mess. All you have is a little peripheral stuff from being overworked. I see shops all the time that are real heaps - and they usually are low quality shops. Not the same thing at all. Cheers and all the best! I LOL’d when the domestic authority showed up. 😁
Good looking shop, no matter what you say. Busy keeps you in business and out of trouble.
The time you clean your shop is when things slow down.
Looks like a shop that's busy to me. On the old horizontal mill in a shop I worked in a few years after high school, I got one of those cheap dollar store mirrors that has a magnifying mirror on one side and put some magnets on the base to make seeing the work/tool side easier. They still carry them in the aisle with the makeup and stuff. Worked pretty well and if it giot broke it wasn't super expensive to replace.
I never saw a spotless shop where any work got done.
Morning Josh,
Your shop isn't dirty, it's busy!😀That was a nice set-up doing the keyways horizontal. Looking forward to the next one. Nice that your wife checks on you too.
Thanks for sharing.
A clean workbench is the sign of a diseased mind.
Just do what you do Josh, you make great video's and I am sure most people understand that you're running a business so albeit part of it the videos come second to your top notch machining...
THanks for sharing
Good job Mr T! Thank you for taking the time to do these videos when you’re so busy!
3:00 Watching while sipping my morning coffee. I expected the indicator dial to bump around a little bit on that check. Blew my mind that it didn't, that's crazy how accurately placed and straight that shaft is. Wow.
Great job Josh, You can't beat rigidity, its the key (excuse the phun) to all cutting operations. Cheers Ian
The Cincinnati was one of my favorite machines to run. I just loved how it would hog material off. Especially with a face mill. Thanks Josh.
Josh, something to think about, i haven't heard you mention it but in my case i didnt want to take on employees due to inconsistency of work and potential for creating an unreliable employment for someone but i did find a situation where i was able to train someone to come in 3 days a week for cleaning only, this takes trust and patience but once i got them trained with cleaning of machines and the shop in general i was able to move them into more of a role of minor reliability work for machines. Examples, chaning oils, coolants, filters. Its amazing the feeling of being able to start off in the morning in a clean shop and worry in the back of your mind about things. Keep up the good work.
Another awesome video Josh, Keep up the great work and don't over work yourself,
Keep safe,
From kiwi land
Doing them keyways that way not only faster and easier they came out better as well a win win nice one josh 👍👍👍
I found the #2 size mill a compact powerhouse and the best bang for the buck out there. The ones with the spotless shops and slick videos really don't do anything.
Josh....if you have time to clean, you are not making money.......and money keeps the doors open......
everyone has their own idea of a neat shop.......I am sure you know exactly where every thing is...
and since you pretty much work alone.......well, you are the one who determines what's what....
as my Mom used to say....'a place for everything, and everything in it's place' this really hits home with me now....Paulie
The keyway came out great, when your working things get messy just a fact. Thanks Josh
Another great video Josh. That shop is not a mess it's the sign of a productive shop. Just love that Cincinnati.
Thanks for taking the time to make the videos as a design engineer its such a big help to have an idea how parts can be made it changes how i design parts. As i really get the opportunity to go to are suppliers and when i do it normally becomes there is some problem.
Nice big crescent wrench Josh, love it.😉
Love those All-32nds wrenches. I've heard them called Oklahoma Soceket Sets. And with a screwdriver through the hole, it's a Mexican Speedwrench.
The shop looks great. Like a shop.
Morning Josh, dude this is your shop, and your channel. It doesn't matter. We know its not like that always.
I have a Cincinnati mill myself. The old pump finally died of old age a couple of years ago. Instead of a rebuild of the pump, I used the pump from a Toyota forklift for a fluid pump. It works a complete treat. Just remember to add some extra filter media to the coolant return.
Love watching you use your different machines and listening to you explain your reasons for using them
Nice work Josh, the Cincinnati is a solid beast.
Time for your favorite Brew .......have a wonderful day Josh......Paul in Orlando.......your Russel video is getting lots of recommendations, Don Dyer, Mr Pete.....hopefully the prices will be great for Russel's wife......Paulie
I appreciate that! Thanks for the support!
What mess? Compared to some I've seen on UA-cam your shop is pristine....
Never mind the chips etc. keep the workflow AND the video`s going!💪💪💪💪
Hey Josh, I was visiting the National Railway Museum in York in the UK yesterday. I was thinking about you and your interest in locomotives. They have some amazing exhibits including Stephenson Rocket from 1829 up to the Eurostar that goes under the English Channel. Including the Intercity 125mph Diesel Electric.. The engine of which I worked on in a test cell while I was a University student.. Happy days! If you ever get to the UK and have not been there You definitely need to go!
Used to work every day on one them every day, great bit of kit
Fascinating, as always. Thank you!
Nice shop you have there. I learned years ago to use shop grade jo-blocks for measuring keyways, I see you do that too. Good on ya.
Love the keyway milling setup! I'll give that a go next time I need to cut a keyway. Thanks.
Job shops got to do what a Job shops got to do. Compared to my home shop which has 5 or 6 partially completed projects dotted around you are looking 'clean' 😂
Great content as always, made more so by the fact it’s just Josh doing it all 🙌
Interesting video! I don’t mind shorter videos. 10-20 minutes is my personal preference for topic like this.
The video isn't too short - it's exactly as long as the subject needs it to be.
Thanks for the video, now go get a beer.
That's a great idea!
We cut keyways like that but we use a g&L horizontal boring mill. If the shaft is short enough we use a vertical cnc mill. So much faster and you can use a 1/2" carbide endmill for most keyways.
Insane Hours I'm doing 12 hours a day and that is tough as is . RESPECT
Hi Josh, We chatted some time ago about diluting Anchorlube. I have a suggestion for you that I'm sure you know about but for situations like your running into milling those shafts, I use mirrors. I don't use glass mirrors, I use mirrored Lexan! Not so much for the precise measurements but for added ability to see without climbing over a running machine! Personally I was able to score about 50 pieces roughly 8" square that were offcuts from one of my customers for free. Smaller pieces are available in many hobby stores to try. I have used them for years in all kinds of situations not only for seeing into places I couldn't actually see into but for reflecting light into places I either couldn't see into or when I was in a situation where I couldn't see past the light I was trying to use to illuminate the dark area! I like them because they are disposable and I can cut them to the size I need. They also don't cause problems if they are hit by cutters as they easily are either cut or break away. I have glued magnets to them and mounted them to mag bases. Most Coolants don't bother them and they are washable.
Personally I would rather see a cluttered shop than a clean "Dead" shop...
First off I really enjoy your videos! I am not a machinist but a welder by trade. I can relate to having a clean work area but there has to be a balance. I had a coworker to watch him he was busy all the time , he would make a weld then clean the area make another weld then clean the area. He was a good worker but could get little production. Keep up the good videos!
I worked with a guy like that. We were on an industrial maintenance crew. He'd come into an area where we were dealing with a breakdown and proceed to start cleaning and putting away tools. You'd turn around to pick up a tool you'd been using, and it's gone. Back in the toolbox. He'd almost literally sweep you off your feet sweeping the area. Things never got clean enough for him to do any actual mechanical work.
Great video, good to see you are very busy. As you explained, not everybody is very busy in your region.
Video length is always ok, some longer some shorter. Shop look like a working shop; and that is a good thing! 🙂
G afternoon Josh,
Excellent info abt the horizontal mill....Saw a bunch of cutters rt up your alley on the Premier site from Russels estate. Im gonna echo Stuart here.....Mess??? what mess????....that's evidence of real work being done. This is NO DOMESTIC DIVA SHOW HERE....ITS A MACHINE SHOP FOR GOD's SAKE.......
Another good one, keep on keeping on !!!!!
Don
Thanks, I appreciate the encouragement, Don.
Great job Josh. I clean jobbing shop is quietly going broke in the back ground. A jobbing shop with swarf on the floor is put money in the bank to buy more machines.
Good to see you this morning. Well I learned something from you. I never knew what those step triangle blocks were for. I always seen them in the inspection office but we never used them. I did not notice the mess until you said something. I think that it is great that you take the time to make the videos even though you already have so much to do. I wish that I was able to give you a hand even if it was just to clean the shop. I feel bad that you were not able to get your post in the ground for the sawmill this summer. I look forward to seeing your next video. I did not make it to the steam and tractor show but I did catch a couple of car shows.
Great video Josh, your shop looks wonderful compared to mine,when the work is flowing the mess can wait..
On some machines we had we had wood platforms witch would bring you up to a good workable height.
That estate stash where you knew all of the things got me reminded. Josh, you moved to bigger workpieces cause aging eyes? You are not alone. Life is b.....
My wife does that all the time! You do nice work
She sounds like a great gal!
It looks like you could do with Connor being back in the shop. Might be time to look into another trainee
Great video's and yes your trickle "flood" cutting could do with a boost. Keep up the great work
@@paulokeeffe4827 I have another kid starting. Conner is still here, but busting his butt making chips.
The object of the the excise is to make money, you seem to be doing okay, you're
cleaner than my shop
Great job done right the first time. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.
Thank you Josh!
Great job 👍
Another awesome video mr.topper
My bride walks in on my work too. Embrace it, make her part of it. Over 30 years of experience on that matter.
Don’t apologize for floor sweeping…you have PRODUCTION WORK!
Whiners can go sit on their thumbs.
With that repeatedly in your setup. You can knock out the rest of those shafts quickly. Great job, Josh. I hope you're getting caught up soon and get some rest.
On the channing thing, just be careful. None of us would want to see you get hurt. Those that rag on you need to either grab a broom or shut the heck up. Without the green backs coming in, we would not get to see you and sirens a little time in the shop. Also, get to say hello. So hello, have a good one, brother. 😊
Good job
Nice results! Your workshop is fine, I have my own large woodworking shop with a metal and mechanical working area , my wife thinks it should be like a kitchen? I spend a lot of hours in there and don’t sweep up every day , I am 72 and frankly after most of the day working about sweeping every day is not my priority, I do tidy up every few days to keep it functionally clean and orderly.
We put large mirrors in place so we can see the cutter from the handles. I think they were tow mirrors off of a truck. One on each side.
This was interesting to follow and it looks great
Kind of surprised that you don't have some shop made V blocks with registration pins in the bottom to help align work like this. Guessing it's on a list of things to do when paying work is slow, and as more shops shut down, that work only increases.
I used to run one of these machines in 1986. Solid machine for sure. Only part I didn’t like was having to use a mirror to see cutter/steel cutting detail.
Good job, enjoyed...
Mess? What mess? It looks like every productive workshop, of any kind, that I've ever seen.
Ever thought about mounting a mirror to see the backside of the part as you're working it?
I don't have a machine shop, but I am replacing a lower control arm on my car today. Really hope I get it done right the first time.
thanks Josh!
Hey Josh-. Hope you are well. Great outcome on that keyseat. I have found that milling a feature to finish size by utilizing the actual cutter diameter can be tricky. As you know, there are many variables to control. Your edited video does not show the return to zero to start another cut, but some of the best practices that I have found to work well are; Only cut one direction and not to cut back and forth. This keeps cutter deflection in the same direction. Also, withdraw the end mill from the cut when returning to zero. That avoids cutting oversize when going back to the start of the feature, when the cutter is not deflected. Yes , withdrawing the end mill and re-setting your Z is a pain, but it yields the most consistent size result. Power feed is a must, to keep cut pressure and cutter deflection the same every time. Many machinists ignore these details and cry and wonder why their keyseats are always oversize. You for sure were successful in the end result. Just was wondering if you believe these details were important to your machining methods as I have found them to be important to my procedure for success. I know your videos are not machinist education videos, but maybe a window on the world of a machinist. I get that and sadly not everyone cares about the details. They are voyeurs on lives of others, unless they have a shop like we do. Anyhow, interested in hearing your input. Thanks. -----Doozer
Undersized endmills work as well
@@markvoluckas4571 We all understand that, but that was not the topic being discussed. --Doozer
Your points are all valid. Also, flute count can change the width of cut also.
I don't need anything larger than ER32. At just after 5 minutes you did something I was curious was the case with larger ER collets or not. You removed your edge finder. You loosened the collet nut with the wrench, got a few turns by hand and then the nut stops and you need to use the wrench again. That's the extraction shoulder in the nut stopping on the groove in the collet and the collet still being wedged in it's taper. Thanks...curiosity proved correct.
I wonder if a couple or large strategically placed mirrors, one on each side of the spindle, could be incorporated to eliminate the step stool?
Your oil flow is lubricating your cutter for a nice finish but not enough to cool the cut. Your workshop doesn't look bad, while learning workshop practice in school ours looked 4 times as bad and it was given a complete clean once a week. It was cleaned on Tuesday night and a speck of dirt or any trimmings was to be found when we came in the net morning.
If your shop aint dirty, You aint working! Looks great to me!
Josh, is there no one young or old who would want to help out? Hell, I would sweep chips and oil around just for the privilege of watching and learning from you. Alas, the commute from Texas might be an issue. I don't drive well at night any more.
I have an apprentice, he is busy making chips and welding. Can't find anyone else willing to work.
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Business has to make money. Anyone that has ever been in business understands this. Never apologies for working. Take care of your heath the pace your on is taxing. Thank you take care.
As a mechanic I use my iPhone with a magnetic holder and my Apple Watch to see in very tight places. I have hung my Apple Watch on a magnetic hook in impossible situations. Thanks for sharing.
Too much technology for me, a mirror will be my next step.
Beautiful!
Josh- get caught up. Take of yourself. Videos can wait, we’ll still be here.
could do with a mirror on a magnet base so you can see the back.
I'd think the flushiing out of the mill is still going on with the atf and just have some restriction issues again? Pump rebuild certainly wouldn't hurt anything either.
The keyway looked really nice when done, worth the extra difficulty in seeing what was going on with the cut in the horizontal.
The real question is how much time is saved doing it in one shot with an on size cutter in the horizontal over the smaller cutters in the Bridgeport and stepping over to size.
Quite a bit faster this way.
Next upgrade for the horizontal mill, remote camera with large screen so you can see behind the work.
Isn't a brand new cutter fun?
Josh, sometimes you have to take a step back from working those sorts of hours. They are no good for man nor beast, I did them for a while and ended up quite ill. When I got back to work I decided that a maximum of 10 hours was good enough, but mainly try to do no more than 8. There really is no point in being the richest man in the graveyard.
Been there done it no good at all
When you own and operate your own business and 16-18hrs a day is what it takes to get the jobs done. That's what you you gotta do. Keep it up Josh, the rest of these boys got soft hands don't listen to them
As a hobby machinist, I always find your videos interesting and informative. There is no need to apologise for what some may see as a messy workshop - you cant make an omelette without breaking eggshells !! Since it is now 2 months after you have done the work I suppose it is too late to suggest that putting an end stop on the bed may speed up the setting up / clamping operation for the second and subsequent shafts ?? 🤔
It's too bad your Cincinnati didn't have the rear controls that they offered as an option. K&T did as well and it would make lining up cuts etc. so much easier. I discovered that problem when I got my first horizontal milling machine. I did a lot of work with a mirror and it is a pain. I have some keyways to cut on Monday and I might try them on my HBM, using the tee slot as a guide like you did. Ken
You need a magnetic attach mirror.
Nice work as always, how did you determine the starting position be plunging the cutter in?
Don't worry you answered the question later on.
Subscribed 🇨🇦 I am interested in your video setup. I help a friend video his projects on his lath and mill, but frankly they need to be better. Your overhead rig gets good use. I suspect you have a camera dedicated to that as setting it up repeatedly in one session would be a pain. Similarly, you might have a couple of tripods at least, shifting cameras, or maybe a camera on each. I would benefit from a video about how you produce your videos, once you recover from those long days!
Only one camera. Makes editing faster.
Greg from northern Michigan. Are those tee slots, or chip slots 😂 Love your videos, and seeing good old heavy duty machines hard at work ...
He has the shaft placed into the tee slot for creating the keyway, the chip/oil slot is the one closer to the spindle. This chip slot is made to carry the oil down to the sump where it settles out and waits to be pumped out to the work area.
On a light note, all the slots act as chip slots, hence the reason for the tee slot cleaners you see folks using to push the swarf out to the swarf/oil wells at the ends. Glad you asked the question.
Another thought. Get ahold of some good help n run a 2nd shift for awhile.
Good luck finding help in this region. I've tried.
I always laugh at the comments about “dirty” shops. As someone who works out of a shop a quarter of the size it should be anything on the floor makes it seem messy. Shops that get used get cluttered and messy as long as it doesn’t effect work that’s what’s important