Big cheap TV in the back of the work area my dude. Work and fun. As long as you don't do any finger chopping activities, it's a great way to take the edge off.
I always removed paint from behind ground lugs I installed in panels... However, I genuinely believe that the nut will remove paint from the threads of the stud when it's being tightened. Ideal? No. I think it would function as a ground, though.
All the electricians watching this are having anxiety pangs when they see grounding terminations attempting to do their job through that paint. "Bare metal!" was uttered silently.
At the start of my career I did an internship at a small local machine shop. They had a mill vise that was kinda broken, but kinda still worked so they put it off and made do with it. Until I dropped the vice and broke it completely on a thursday morning. The master machinist got really angry and send me home for the weekend. When I came back in on monday morning everything was fixed and worked like it was supposed to. He wasn't even angry anymore, in fact he was kinda glad that my mistake forced him to fix this annoyance once and for all and he did not have to put up with it anymore.
That's sad but nice, just because something "works" doesn't mean it shouldn't be improved. That and also maybe a personal opinion but you shouldn't get mad at people for screwing up. I can see getting mad at someone for not handling the mistake properly but just getting mad doesn't help anything.
@@DoubsGaming Well, improving for sake of improving doesn't pay the bills. You need to trade off time saved thanks for thing being better vs time wasted to improve it, if that's your job. We got a bunch of stuff that would realistically benefit from improvement but it would take literal decade for improvements to pay off because it is improvement in rarely done task.
@@xani666 I don't think the OP and @DoubsGaming meant that the machine was due for a few nice-to-have improvements, they were talking about overdue maintenance to bring back a tool to its original and intended function. There is a difference you know? If something somewhat "works" only with workarounds walking on egg shells around the issues subtracting from its original functionality with a high potential of complete breakdown at every moment it means that it actually doesn't work!
@@d1oftwins That's what I'm saying; I've seen some people focus so hard on "making stuff better" that the tiny incremental improvements stop being worth the effort, and it's all too easy to fall into that trap, especially if you're hobbyist that doesn't see the inefficiency in potential lost profits.
It's criminally insane that UA-cam isn't pushing your videos to more people; One look at the production quality and professionalism of the videos, one would think you've been doing this for ages and already have a million subs. That said, love the content and happy that you chose to share your time and knowledge with us
He's actually doing pretty well at over 270K subs in only about a year. He's gaining nearly 800 subs every day. Seems to me that's pretty good for a relatively niche subject.
these videos are perfect way to relax after a long day. i find them oddly satifying because of the precision in these videos and in your projects as well (or something) + you have super relaxing voice!
@InheritanceMachining I've only recently started watching, but the storytelling combined with clear skill, it's very impressive and hope to see you grow and grow as the years carry on, brilliant work bud.
@@InheritanceMachining aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh....................cvt,,theres your problem,,it dont work in cars,,hows it gona work in a mill...akuratly...cheap nasty invention..GEARS MAN,,,YOU NEED GEARS.. NOT TIMING BELTS..
13:57 I used literally thousands of cable tie mounts during my career (I built & maintained radio studio & transmitter facilities), but I don't think I've ever seen an adhesive mount stay stuck long term. Plan on running a countersunk fastener through those eventually, especially if they're exposed to heat. Epoxy may help replace the VHB adhesive if you have to forgo screws.
Our panels at work get hot and the sticky pads never last. I so want them to. One site I was on used the pads without the sticky tape . They used epoxy. I am going to try cutting off half of the tape and adding epoxy. That way the pad will stay in place until the epoxy sets. Thoughts?
@@djwmunroget the type that use a screw and nut. Do it once. In over fifty years of telecommunications, broadcast technician work I think I've used most types, and a Panduit mount, genuine Tywrap ties, the black ones with the metal clips, will outlast your working life. A proper tensioning/cutoff tool will guarantee the proper tension, especially on data and RF cables and the cut off ends won't tear the skin off the back of your hands next time you have to do anything inside the box. Ties trimmed with wire cutters will leave razor sharp ends that'll cut you faster than a kbar.
Indeed, they never stay where they are supposed to be. What kind of seems to work is to replace the ususally cheap adhesive tape by some expensive 3M stuff, that tape never failed on me. But for the price of the roll of that tape you could probably replace the parts once a year for the next 50 years :)
Maybe it's a small thing, but I appreciate that you make the intro different in every video - I don't want to skip a second. Also, the cleaning is really satisfying.
Such a pleasant experience watching your videos. I always feel so satisfying afterwards as if I had done something productive myself. Love the behind the scenes at the end. Your wife is amazing.
Love all the video. The wiring looks awesome. One thing to make it look and function even better would be ferrule connectors on the stranded wires going into the terminal blocks.
They are nice but not really necessary. The standards for these terminals require that they be made in such a way that they work properly with bare wire.
I don't know how I stumbled across your channel, but so glad I did. I've been watching since early on and really enjoyed your projects and editing style and it has been a joy to see your growth. Your humor has begun to shine through more and more and I'm here for it. I especially liked the little outtakes at the end. Thanks for being so honest and thoughtful, I hope you continue to have great success in everything you choose to do.
The control panel on the front of the VFD is removable! Rather than stuffing it inside the box, you can run an extension cable and place it in a more accessible spot - like a 3D printed enclosure with a magnet on the back. :)
They also sell plastic housings to fit in panels, to hold the control panel. Definitely do that. Even though most of the "gearing" is made redundant by having access to the potentiometer, seeing the display is cool. I believe you can see amps drawn so you could even adjust feed or depth of cut to maximize the motor load
The very witty chief engineer at the company I once worked for didn't call them "side projects". They were referred to as "Gold-plated scope-creep auxiliary enhancements" and were expected to be included in most jobs. Necessary? Maybe, maybe not; but why take a chance!
If there's one thing I learned when ordering cases for stuff like the VFD, it's to go one size up from whatever you think should be fine. That will save you the need to try to cram stuff in and make it work. Another thing you might want to consider is labeling your wires.
@@InheritanceMachining On my Ajax mill, almost identical, I used the original incoming 3 phase mains steel box to house the VFD's, I cut clearance holes in the back of the box and then spaced the box forward about an inch and a half to give frontal clearance. Literally thinking out of the box! I also cut windows in the front so I can see the VFD displays while the mill is running. Mine has a second motor in the knee for the table motions.
That works when there is a box. For us Wadkin machine heads, you often find that Wadkin cast the electrical enclosure into the main cast iron body. So it’s always fun to gut the old English electrics and get a VFD stuffed in there. One advantage to a VFD I stumbled into is current load. My old shop was on grid. So a rotary converter was the solution. But my new timber framed shop is in the woods literally. So it’s off grid. The VFD is less load on the solar power system and it’s quiet making filming easier. No more yelling.
If he slowly replaces every broken piece of his mill with a self-machined piece, is it the same mill? What if you reassemble the old pieces into a new mill? Has he created his own brand new mill? Is the new mill his own design or the design of the original manufacturers? Does the mill create pieces for itself? Mill of Theseus brings up too many philosophical questions.
i was a machine rebuilder back in the 80s and it was fun watching you fuss. i was also a scraper if you know what that is... and assessed machines at pratt n whitney such as jig bores and griddleys. good times!
As much as I love your "normal" machining videos, this one is my absolute favorite by far. Shop improvements are so satisfying, and you and your wife have done a fantastic job making a compelling, interesting story to experience
I really hope this comes across as a compliment, because it is . . . Its amazing how you balance brilliance and practical ignorance into your projects. I find myself impressed one moment, and shaking my head another throughout your videos. I also know the satisfaction that comes from feeling your way through unfamiliar territory and coming out on top. You're clearly very intelligent, if somewhat inexperienced with the actual machining. Your attitude towards diving into the work, and shrugging off the blunders is great. Keep up the good work! I look forward to more content.
I am absolutely amazed by the amount of effort that you put into making your videos. Not to mention how you keep track of what you do and still film it and have something to say AND joke about it AND everything staying perfectly chronological. If a perfectionist don't find your videos appealing, then they clearly have a problem.
I've said this before here, but I just love watching you develop your voice. It's as much fun as seeing your work, especially as you have grown more comfortable and relaxed and let more humor into your work. Superbly done!
There is so little attention for the love of technology, fortunately there are many more people than I thought. What a wonderful channel. Thanks a lot and please keep sharing these projects.
Thank you for theses videos. My pop was a millwright/machinist. i miss the smells of the shop. I can hear and smell his shop when I watch your videos. They used to call my pop 'golden hands', but he couldn't teach, so I don't have his touch. watching your vids takes me back. you are doing everything he did, but with narration. Thanks
it's always lovely to see machinery get the love they deserve, to be honest my school needs to do that too. recently i was working with a lathe, nothing stressfull on the machine as we always made small parts for a little 4 cilinder engine this year but the lathe just began smoking from the engine coming out of the housing so i got a warning board and hung it up on the lathe and told my teacher so it could get looked at. schools always seem to neglect their conventional machines in comparrison to the fancy CNC ones.
They're all maintained by staff at our campus i think but the cnc may also be maintained by contractors. I'm not 100% certain on that though but it would make sense
Of all the maker, shaper, youtube creator channels I watch, yours brings me the most satisfaction. It's a near perfect blend of seriously not taking yourself too seriously, and high quality craftsmanship. Both engaging and relaxing at the same time. When I see that you've uploaded a video I actually specifically save it for my after breakfast coffee time, some of my most cherished time in the day. Thank you for putting these projects, and yourself along with them, out there. As always, I'm looking forward to the next one.
Just replaced the motor on my mini lathe for a 3 phase one and it's been an absolute joy to turn with ever since. Absolutely feel what you said about pushing back changes in favour of making things. Yet another really cool video!
I've watched this video three times already and 5:20 STILL startles me. The fact that you were able to get the level of accuracy that you've had until now is a testament to how rugged these machines are. Hell, they'll probably last through an apocalypse.
I am mostly IT/electronic/electric type of guy, but your videos have something... i can't stop watching your pursuit for precision and details finishing, that is magical.
Now you just have to make sure, that your power converter is set to the correct frequency (50 or 60 Hz depending on the motor). Otherwise your speeds will always be incorrect :)
Im 30yrs old. and im just now starting my career as a machinist. I absoutly love the work! and seeing how you do and how you approach the problem at hand, has made an impact at my work, and schooling. Thank you for these videos. they're relaxing enough to catch the vibe, and entertaining enough where i learning something. side note. How does the level works?
If you haven't seen them before, Dymo/Rhino make label makers that print onto shrink tubing so you can label your wires. Great for those of us with the O-C-D. 😊
Your videos are really good. Your sense of humor and your self deprecation make watching very entertaining! I've been a machinist since 1974 and can't stop watching! 👍
I think for bolting it down I could have marked the holes, moved the mill, and put in female threaded anchors in the slab. That way, if you ever need or want to move the mill you can without either cutting the bolts and/or lifting it 8 inches off the slab. Edit: I use Wej-it Power-Drop anchors for this purpose!
@@InheritanceMachining still, a second nut to lock the first can facilitate removing even very troublesome bolt. I don't know what that anchoring goop is, but is it possible that applying heat would loosen it up (if you wanted to remove the mill without lifting it)?
@@ExtantFrodo2 sika claims that you need up to 190kN (i guessed the rod size to M16) for those things to fail(although they say the short-term temp range is only up to 80°C so maybe you could get it out with heat? So i'd say that thing stays there for now :D i think if you ever wanted to move this thing my bet would be on taking a reciprocating saw and cutting the anchors under the mill, sounds like fun :D
I'm pretty sure the epoxy becomes like an threaded anchor. So if you was to lock 2 nuts together in the stud. The stud will wind out of the floor and be able to be screwed back down.
@@matty.bull1980 If mold release of some kind was used on the threads - maybe. But that stuff is tenacious, and all thread doesn't have the smoothest of threads and all that texture is going to sink your ship fast. I would love to see a test, but I'm saying it's not coming out.
The sheer joy you get from doing these kind of job is like no other and as always the joy and relaxation I will get watching your videos with the mixed in humour 👏🏼👏🏼 great job looking forward to the next project
Great video, I had a similar experience with my astrophotography hobby, it was rocking miniscule amounts but never fixed it, until a few years later. Boy did that take away a lot of frustrations during data collection. Always tackle the annoying bits. :)
So you picked the third option for reversing the motor - make the switch lie. I would have just swapped any two motor phases. Option two would have been in the VFD parameters (probably). My issue with the lying switch is that the next guy to touch the wiring will need to figure out what the heck is going on. And I am always looking out for the next guy. Because he is usually me. :)
😂 Honestly I didn't pay much attention to the order I connected them in the switch to begin with since I knew I could just reverse them if needed. Swapping motor phases would have worked too of course
Regarding your question at 27:56 I think a fractal mill vice would be an excellent addition to your already most excellent workshop...... As always a pleasure to watch. Me and my son like to sit and watch. Together.
If I may suggest something, print the documentation of the VFD and attach it to the enclosure door. Or at least a quick guide on what you have plugged on what, or a QR code for the manual or w/e. I don't think you will have any issues, having a quality unit and being so overspec'd. But for no cost this could save you some headache in the future.
You could be the next Mike Howe! You could narrate anything. I absolutely love the care you take, even with the most minute things. Thanks for honoring your Grandfather & thanks for sharing with us.
15:25 Those in-line fuses turn into a massive fire hazard when you run them on higher voltages than a car battery- They can arc over and keep up the heat
Did it look like the panel for the VFD could be detached? If so, instead of removing the knob, you could just move the panel, or even mount it on the door itself?
You were very lucky that you didn't have to replace the CVT sheave sleeve bushings. That mill is in wonderful condition. Though not a practical modification with the rolling frame underneath, Barry mounts are an extraordinary system for small to medium size machinery and so precise with even a bit of isolation from other shop vibrations, which are more critical on grinders. Many shops I have worked at have somewhat unstable concrete flooring due to natural foundation shift. The Barry mounts are fully adjustable to fine tune the level in minutes. Great video and thanks.
Really enjoying your content. I encourage you to stop using a crescent wrench if possible. After you put you mill back together, and tested it, the shaft at the top had some wobble to it, is that a bad bearing or what?
I just had to move my shop, in crates, of 120,000 pounds from my buddies house to an industrial yard. We both have toe jacks. Mine is as heavy as a dead hippi. Buddies toe Jack is the same one you ordered. You are going to love it. We also have machine rollers. Indispensable. We also have a pile of 2x6 and 4x4 blocks we use for cribbing. The drive you have in the mill is called a Reeves Drive. They were used heavily in older tools. I love how smooth this beast runs now. I am soooooo looking forward to timber framing my new shop. With the cost of building so high, those trees look more like sawmill fodder than squirrel high density housing.
I've been watching your channel for a while and I love your content but this one and it's timing are spot on. In these trying times of real estate I have a property owner who thinks that a 60% rental increase for his tenants is perfectly acceptable. Hence I'm most likely moving my shop with my noisy Excello mill, belt change time, to my 2 car garage that doesn't have 3ph power. I won't be anchoring it to the floor, the Excello has excellent leveling bolts and pads that keep the machine very stable. Your anchoring method is very solid but the dowside may come should you ever want to move the machine , you will need to cut the anchor bolts at the floor. Great video.
one of the more relaxing channel about machining, everything's calm and relax, most of the time anyway, and the release time of the video is just perfect too, appreciate it
So... this video was the first one I watched... and 3-4 days later, I've now gone back and watched all of your videos!! Keep up the content. I'm loving all of it!!
It's good you didnt show the snipping of the zip ties. You thwarted many troll comments on how bad that is. I got those comments on my videos and I stopped snipping them. Nice work on the enclosure! Zip ties rule!! Ha, I just noticed you did it at 16:50! Haha, let me know if you get any feedback! The opposite rotation of the mill could have also been the three motor wires. If you knew you had the FOR and REV correct, you can simply swap any two of the three motor wires, but I am certain you already know that. Just wanted to mention.
😂 I guess they would be referring to the sharp nubbins that's left behind? What's the usual alternate solution? Absolutely right on the motor wiring. I wasn't sure I had the switch wires in in the first place. They were a bit easier to switch than the thicker motor wires 😁
@@InheritanceMachining Yeah, the sharp edges, but really, not important enough to comment. Anyway, why not have some war wounds and show experience through physical expression of calluses and scrapes.
I really appreciate your thoroughness. I think your grandfather would be so proud to see you respect his machinery and legacy. I have a family of hand-me-down tools as well and I try my damned best to respect the hard work our forefathers endured to pave the way for us craftsmen. Good job brother.
I need to applaud your self control in waiting til you had the shop vac ready before cleaning up the rubber dust. Without a doubt I would have blown/wiped it away as I pulled the machine apart, cursing myself to a far longer and more inconvenient cleaning of the entire garage later 😅
I've changed dozens of those belts and never once removed the bolt that holds the motor pulley assembly together. Of course, I used brute force and lifted the motor off with the cover. That allows the pulley to be slid into the belt. Thank you for sharing how the phase converter works. A shop I managed once had a leg of the transformer feeding 440V to the building. The motors performed so poorly on single phase that the plant was closed for two days until the utility company replaced the transformer. I feel your pain at having used the milling machine on single phase power.
For the last 2 weeks I have been doing what I call tying up loose ends. When you add all the loose ends up it does take time but like you said they must get done so grit my teeth and wait to start the next project. To me it is all about keeping focused. At my age I can need a screwdriver and the next thing you know I want to start building a new room to keep all the screwdrivers in. lol You always do fantastic work and I try not to miss any of your videos.
Who need CAD when you can draw it on paper just as fine, that's one of the reasons i love your videos, and another one is the making your new tools and accessories and draw it like the old times, not many people do that anymore, since CAD etc is a good tool to, but why when you can draw it yourself and the nice visual you make those drawing makes my OCD feel good 😃🥰
Loved how you combined electrical, mechanical and even machining solutions all in one vid. Very realistic as to real-world problem-solving in the shop. Out-takes crazy, too!
Love your content and watching you grow as a machinist. I am also "self taught" going on 11 years now. I'm glad you went back and leveled the machine even though you said it wasn't important. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT. The oil will run to the low side of the machine and will also cause uneven wear on the ways. Especially important to have the surface grinder level. Also with regards to anchoring the mill to the ground I've seen arguments for and against it. It'll make your machine more rigid but if there ever was an earthquake (however unlikely) it could destroy the base casting/floor. I just have mine on leveling feet because I've changed the shop layout too many times when I acquire new equipment. Just some thoughts I had, keep up the great content and growing as a machinist! Cheers
One of the best channels on UA-cam. Love the addition of the out takes and an Oscar winning performance with the romantic novel. Keep up the good work 👍
I'm really happy I found this channel. In the last couple of days, I've watched all the videos and enjoyed them very much. The photography, the editing, the story, and the precision are really appealing. I'm happy all your work is paying off, as getting to where you are now in such a timespan is a great success. Can't wait to see more. Keep up the great work!
I'm starting to get This Old Tony vibes from your videos. Keep it up!!!! You have a great sense of humor and it really adds to the videos. Thanks for creating amazing content!!!
Oh this was a good one. One of the best things in life is giving your main tools some TLC and crucial improvements. Makes me think about things I'm procrastinating in my own shop.
Nice job with the anchors. The only issue is what to do if you ever need to move it. Enter "Redhead drop in anchors". Only the anchor stays in the hole, allowing ANY bolt to be used/removed. Found these and never looked back.
Great.side project! You do such a great job of describing you thinking and reasoning, and it's just a joy to follow along. I also appreciate the outtakes at the end 😄
I am grateful for this video. You made me realize that I can no longer put off something important that I should have done some time ago. Your machine maintenance exercise applies to everyday things about the life. The image of the rubbish was compelling. Great¡¡¡ Really thanks
Hello, I don't know what fascinates me more, the technical work or the explanations that are similar to an audio book, which somehow always remind me of F. Zappa. Keep it up.....👍👍
As you are very through a few tips on enclosure cabling - wrap the door bundle in spiral wire loom. I would've also used piggyback adapter for the fan power taps. Well done!
Got some experience in drilling concrete and the fact you were able to drill those huge holes with such a small cordless drill, damn that concrete is soft 😀 Excelent video, as always, this channel became my favorite manual machining channel 👍🏻 thx for the awesome content
The vibe of your videos is just great. I really enjoy hunkering down and absorbing everything in your videos! I'm currently taking classes in regards to machining and seeing you work really gives me something to strive for. Keep up the great work!
I'm appalled by the lack of chamfers on those levelling blocks
I just was about to comment about that 😂
Yeah! I agree!
They deserve a place in that box of shame🤣
I could not agree more.
he's been cutting corners
Things we didn't know we needed but now must have: an Inheritance Machining blooper reel.
Don’t tell anyone but I might be procrastinating while watching this
watching this to procrastinate
Same
Big cheap TV in the back of the work area my dude. Work and fun. As long as you don't do any finger chopping activities, it's a great way to take the edge off.
Shhh!
Well my boss catched me, now we are procrastinating together.....
You might want to revisit the painted over ground pin. Its grounding nothing with insulating paint on it.
I always removed paint from behind ground lugs I installed in panels... However, I genuinely believe that the nut will remove paint from the threads of the stud when it's being tightened. Ideal? No. I think it would function as a ground, though.
All the electricians watching this are having anxiety pangs when they see grounding terminations attempting to do their job through that paint. "Bare metal!" was uttered silently.
We were all thinking it.
Relax, when it faults out it will burn the paint off real quick.
^This! There are special washers for this with edges that dig through the paint.
At the start of my career I did an internship at a small local machine shop. They had a mill vise that was kinda broken, but kinda still worked so they put it off and made do with it. Until I dropped the vice and broke it completely on a thursday morning. The master machinist got really angry and send me home for the weekend. When I came back in on monday morning everything was fixed and worked like it was supposed to. He wasn't even angry anymore, in fact he was kinda glad that my mistake forced him to fix this annoyance once and for all and he did not have to put up with it anymore.
That's sad but nice, just because something "works" doesn't mean it shouldn't be improved.
That and also maybe a personal opinion but you shouldn't get mad at people for screwing up. I can see getting mad at someone for not handling the mistake properly but just getting mad doesn't help anything.
@@DoubsGaming Well, improving for sake of improving doesn't pay the bills. You need to trade off time saved thanks for thing being better vs time wasted to improve it, if that's your job. We got a bunch of stuff that would realistically benefit from improvement but it would take literal decade for improvements to pay off because it is improvement in rarely done task.
@@xani666on the contrary. Shit breaking once and for all when you're behind schedule with a deadline costs a LOT of money.
@@xani666 I don't think the OP and @DoubsGaming meant that the machine was due for a few nice-to-have improvements, they were talking about overdue maintenance to bring back a tool to its original and intended function. There is a difference you know? If something somewhat "works" only with workarounds walking on egg shells around the issues subtracting from its original functionality with a high potential of complete breakdown at every moment it means that it actually doesn't work!
@@d1oftwins That's what I'm saying; I've seen some people focus so hard on "making stuff better" that the tiny incremental improvements stop being worth the effort, and it's all too easy to fall into that trap, especially if you're hobbyist that doesn't see the inefficiency in potential lost profits.
It's criminally insane that UA-cam isn't pushing your videos to more people; One look at the production quality and professionalism of the videos, one would think you've been doing this for ages and already have a million subs. That said, love the content and happy that you chose to share your time and knowledge with us
Thank you and my pleasure! We're still pretty new as far as channels go but we're doing alright. That last video defintiely got the push haha
He's actually doing pretty well at over 270K subs in only about a year. He's gaining nearly 800 subs every day. Seems to me that's pretty good for a relatively niche subject.
I subbed after watching the first video. I have not regretted.
UA-cam obviously is pushing the channel. Otherwise it would be literally impossible for a new channel like this to grow as fast as they did.
@@kindabluejazz 40K since this video posted 2 months ago
these videos are perfect way to relax after a long day. i find them oddly satifying because of the precision in these videos and in your projects as well (or something) + you have super relaxing voice!
Much appreciated! I too enjoy a moment of relaxation after finishing each video 😂
@InheritanceMachining I've only recently started watching, but the storytelling combined with clear skill, it's very impressive and hope to see you grow and grow as the years carry on, brilliant work bud.
@@R6Edward3946 Thanks, man!
@@InheritanceMachining aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh....................cvt,,theres your problem,,it dont work in cars,,hows it gona work in a mill...akuratly...cheap nasty invention..GEARS MAN,,,YOU NEED GEARS.. NOT TIMING BELTS..
13:57 I used literally thousands of cable tie mounts during my career (I built & maintained radio studio & transmitter facilities), but I don't think I've ever seen an adhesive mount stay stuck long term. Plan on running a countersunk fastener through those eventually, especially if they're exposed to heat. Epoxy may help replace the VHB adhesive if you have to forgo screws.
YEp, they never stuck.
Our panels at work get hot and the sticky pads never last. I so want them to. One site I was on used the pads without the sticky tape . They used epoxy. I am going to try cutting off half of the tape and adding epoxy. That way the pad will stay in place until the epoxy sets. Thoughts?
@@djwmunroget the type that use a screw and nut. Do it once. In over fifty years of telecommunications, broadcast technician work I think I've used most types, and a Panduit mount, genuine Tywrap ties, the black ones with the metal clips, will outlast your working life. A proper tensioning/cutoff tool will guarantee the proper tension, especially on data and RF cables and the cut off ends won't tear the skin off the back of your hands next time you have to do anything inside the box. Ties trimmed with wire cutters will leave razor sharp ends that'll cut you faster than a kbar.
Indeed, they never stay where they are supposed to be. What kind of seems to work is to replace the ususally cheap adhesive tape by some expensive 3M stuff, that tape never failed on me. But for the price of the roll of that tape you could probably replace the parts once a year for the next 50 years :)
Maybe it's a small thing, but I appreciate that you make the intro different in every video - I don't want to skip a second.
Also, the cleaning is really satisfying.
Thank you. My wife really appreciates this comment since the intro's were here idea 😊
Such a pleasant experience watching your videos. I always feel so satisfying afterwards as if I had done something productive myself.
Love the behind the scenes at the end. Your wife is amazing.
She's literally the best. Thanks a lot!
PS: If you ended up learning anything then it was at least a little productive. Sortof...
Love all the video. The wiring looks awesome. One thing to make it look and function even better would be ferrule connectors on the stranded wires going into the terminal blocks.
Thanks! Yes you are right. It didn't occur to me how inexpensive a ferrule kit was or I would have gone that route!
@@InheritanceMachining I hadn't either until I recently started to rewire my R2-D2 and realized how cheap and easy they are to use.
They are nice but not really necessary. The standards for these terminals require that they be made in such a way that they work properly with bare wire.
Your channel is unique. Thanks for taking your time to show what good machining is.
You are very kind. Thank you!
I agree. Your channel is unique and individual.
Just like everybody else’s. 😅
I don't know how I stumbled across your channel, but so glad I did. I've been watching since early on and really enjoyed your projects and editing style and it has been a joy to see your growth. Your humor has begun to shine through more and more and I'm here for it. I especially liked the little outtakes at the end. Thanks for being so honest and thoughtful, I hope you continue to have great success in everything you choose to do.
The control panel on the front of the VFD is removable! Rather than stuffing it inside the box, you can run an extension cable and place it in a more accessible spot - like a 3D printed enclosure with a magnet on the back. :)
oooo I really like that idea!
@@InheritanceMachining can you say "Side Project"? I knew you could...😉
I believe they sell longer cables on Amazon for this very reason.
They also sell plastic housings to fit in panels, to hold the control panel. Definitely do that. Even though most of the "gearing" is made redundant by having access to the potentiometer, seeing the display is cool. I believe you can see amps drawn so you could even adjust feed or depth of cut to maximize the motor load
I was impressed that you got more than half way through before you started your first side project! Well done :-)
😂 thanks!
The very witty chief engineer at the company I once worked for didn't call them "side projects". They were referred to as "Gold-plated scope-creep auxiliary enhancements" and were expected to be included in most jobs. Necessary? Maybe, maybe not; but why take a chance!
If there's one thing I learned when ordering cases for stuff like the VFD, it's to go one size up from whatever you think should be fine. That will save you the need to try to cram stuff in and make it work. Another thing you might want to consider is labeling your wires.
Wise advice! The thing I ran into with this one was the depth. once I jumped over 8" the other dimensions got excessivly large, as did the price.
@@InheritanceMachining On my Ajax mill, almost identical, I used the original incoming 3 phase mains steel box to house the VFD's, I cut clearance holes in the back of the box and then spaced the box forward about an inch and a half to give frontal clearance. Literally thinking out of the box! I also cut windows in the front so I can see the VFD displays while the mill is running. Mine has a second motor in the knee for the table motions.
That works when there is a box. For us Wadkin machine heads, you often find that Wadkin cast the electrical enclosure into the main cast iron body. So it’s always fun to gut the old English electrics and get a VFD stuffed in there.
One advantage to a VFD I stumbled into is current load. My old shop was on grid. So a rotary converter was the solution.
But my new timber framed shop is in the woods literally. So it’s off grid. The VFD is less load on the solar power system and it’s quiet making filming easier. No more yelling.
If he slowly replaces every broken piece of his mill with a self-machined piece, is it the same mill? What if you reassemble the old pieces into a new mill? Has he created his own brand new mill? Is the new mill his own design or the design of the original manufacturers? Does the mill create pieces for itself? Mill of Theseus brings up too many philosophical questions.
It truly is a case of my grandfather's mill.
My brains starting to hurt reading this.
Far too philosophical for a machining channel.
i was a machine rebuilder back in the 80s and it was fun watching you fuss. i was also a scraper if you know what that is... and assessed machines at pratt n whitney such as jig bores and griddleys. good times!
As much as I love your "normal" machining videos, this one is my absolute favorite by far. Shop improvements are so satisfying, and you and your wife have done a fantastic job making a compelling, interesting story to experience
i gotta say, even though i really can't wrap my head around using freedom units for machining you make it work with style.
i respect you for that.
I really hope this comes across as a compliment, because it is . . . Its amazing how you balance brilliance and practical ignorance into your projects. I find myself impressed one moment, and shaking my head another throughout your videos. I also know the satisfaction that comes from feeling your way through unfamiliar territory and coming out on top. You're clearly very intelligent, if somewhat inexperienced with the actual machining. Your attitude towards diving into the work, and shrugging off the blunders is great. Keep up the good work! I look forward to more content.
I am absolutely amazed by the amount of effort that you put into making your videos. Not to mention how you keep track of what you do and still film it and have something to say AND joke about it AND everything staying perfectly chronological. If a perfectionist don't find your videos appealing, then they clearly have a problem.
I really appreciate that! I put a ridiculous amount of planning into these!
On your lead in picture, you noted wobbly, noisy, and under powered. Pretty much sums me up!!
You n me both, mate 👍🇦🇺
I've said this before here, but I just love watching you develop your voice. It's as much fun as seeing your work, especially as you have grown more comfortable and relaxed and let more humor into your work. Superbly done!
thanks a lot! That's been one of the hardest parts for me. I've never been much of a speaker
There is so little attention for the love of technology, fortunately there are many more people than I thought. What a wonderful channel. Thanks a lot and please keep sharing these projects.
Thank you for theses videos. My pop was a millwright/machinist. i miss the smells of the shop. I can hear and smell his shop when I watch your videos. They used to call my pop 'golden hands', but he couldn't teach, so I don't have his touch. watching your vids takes me back. you are doing everything he did, but with narration. Thanks
Great idea with the zip tie spring compression. That segment made me laugh out loud:) Great videos - thank you!
it's always lovely to see machinery get the love they deserve, to be honest my school needs to do that too. recently i was working with a lathe, nothing stressfull on the machine as we always made small parts for a little 4 cilinder engine this year but the lathe just began smoking from the engine coming out of the housing so i got a warning board and hung it up on the lathe and told my teacher so it could get looked at. schools always seem to neglect their conventional machines in comparrison to the fancy CNC ones.
They're all maintained by staff at our campus i think but the cnc may also be maintained by contractors. I'm not 100% certain on that though but it would make sense
love your videos! i always find them very soothing and relaxing
Thank you! 😊
Of all the maker, shaper, youtube creator channels I watch, yours brings me the most satisfaction.
It's a near perfect blend of seriously not taking yourself too seriously, and high quality craftsmanship. Both engaging and relaxing at the same time.
When I see that you've uploaded a video I actually specifically save it for my after breakfast coffee time, some of my most cherished time in the day.
Thank you for putting these projects, and yourself along with them, out there.
As always, I'm looking forward to the next one.
I love hearing that! Absolutely my pleasure!
Just replaced the motor on my mini lathe for a 3 phase one and it's been an absolute joy to turn with ever since. Absolutely feel what you said about pushing back changes in favour of making things. Yet another really cool video!
It's a real debacle haha thanks man! And nice upgrade!
I've watched this video three times already and 5:20 STILL startles me. The fact that you were able to get the level of accuracy that you've had until now is a testament to how rugged these machines are. Hell, they'll probably last through an apocalypse.
You can really tell by the descriptive prowess he uses with the improved mill that he's been reading the works of Jessa Dare for a long while
I am mostly IT/electronic/electric type of guy, but your videos have something... i can't stop watching your pursuit for precision and details finishing, that is magical.
Now you just have to make sure, that your power converter is set to the correct frequency (50 or 60 Hz depending on the motor). Otherwise your speeds will always be incorrect :)
I believe I have the same model and it can be programed to always start at the same frequency, yet let you change it after via the knob if needed.
This video was incredibly satisfying to watch. Great job!
Im 30yrs old. and im just now starting my career as a machinist.
I absoutly love the work! and seeing how you do and how you approach the problem at hand, has made an impact at my work, and schooling.
Thank you for these videos. they're relaxing enough to catch the vibe, and entertaining enough where i learning something.
side note. How does the level works?
Love the little out-take! Another great video -thanks!
If you haven't seen them before, Dymo/Rhino make label makers that print onto shrink tubing so you can label your wires. Great for those of us with the O-C-D. 😊
Your videos are really good. Your sense of humor and your self deprecation make watching very entertaining! I've been a machinist since 1974 and can't stop watching! 👍
I think for bolting it down I could have marked the holes, moved the mill, and put in female threaded anchors in the slab. That way, if you ever need or want to move the mill you can without either cutting the bolts and/or lifting it 8 inches off the slab. Edit: I use Wej-it Power-Drop anchors for this purpose!
Not a bad idea!
@@InheritanceMachining still, a second nut to lock the first can facilitate removing even very troublesome bolt. I don't know what that anchoring goop is, but is it possible that applying heat would loosen it up (if you wanted to remove the mill without lifting it)?
@@ExtantFrodo2 sika claims that you need up to 190kN (i guessed the rod size to M16) for those things to fail(although they say the short-term temp range is only up to 80°C so maybe you could get it out with heat? So i'd say that thing stays there for now :D
i think if you ever wanted to move this thing my bet would be on taking a reciprocating saw and cutting the anchors under the mill, sounds like fun :D
I'm pretty sure the epoxy becomes like an threaded anchor.
So if you was to lock 2 nuts together in the stud. The stud will wind out of the floor and be able to be screwed back down.
@@matty.bull1980 If mold release of some kind was used on the threads - maybe. But that stuff is tenacious, and all thread doesn't have the smoothest of threads and all that texture is going to sink your ship fast. I would love to see a test, but I'm saying it's not coming out.
The sheer joy you get from doing these kind of job is like no other and as always the joy and relaxation I will get watching your videos with the mixed in humour 👏🏼👏🏼 great job looking forward to the next project
Great video, I had a similar experience with my astrophotography hobby, it was rocking miniscule amounts but never fixed it, until a few years later. Boy did that take away a lot of frustrations during data collection. Always tackle the annoying bits. :)
I can only imagine how much that was amplifying at high magnification!
Just a 1/2 degree puts you all the way on the wrong side of the Moon…
Great improvements, beautifully documented!
1 Little advice - I would clean the powder coating of earth terminal. That includes the bolt that is coated.
Absolutely knocked all those issues out of the park. Very satisfying to see them all rectified.
Thanks!
So you picked the third option for reversing the motor - make the switch lie. I would have just swapped any two motor phases. Option two would have been in the VFD parameters (probably).
My issue with the lying switch is that the next guy to touch the wiring will need to figure out what the heck is going on. And I am always looking out for the next guy. Because he is usually me. :)
😂 Honestly I didn't pay much attention to the order I connected them in the switch to begin with since I knew I could just reverse them if needed. Swapping motor phases would have worked too of course
ahahaa nothing worse than fixing something and forgetting what the hell you did
Currently my favorite channel on UA-cam. Keep up the amazing work!
Only point of improvement: you should've used ferrules on the cables you've screwed into the terminals.
Regarding your question at 27:56 I think a fractal mill vice would be an excellent addition to your already most excellent workshop......
As always a pleasure to watch. Me and my son like to sit and watch. Together.
If I may suggest something, print the documentation of the VFD and attach it to the enclosure door. Or at least a quick guide on what you have plugged on what, or a QR code for the manual or w/e. I don't think you will have any issues, having a quality unit and being so overspec'd. But for no cost this could save you some headache in the future.
good idea!
You could be the next Mike Howe! You could narrate anything. I absolutely love the care you take, even with the most minute things. Thanks for honoring your Grandfather & thanks for sharing with us.
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@@mattmanyam oops
When I saw you making the plate my first thought was "Why don't you use the mill?" Then I remembered...
15:25 Those in-line fuses turn into a massive fire hazard when you run them on higher voltages than a car battery- They can arc over and keep up the heat
Did it look like the panel for the VFD could be detached? If so, instead of removing the knob, you could just move the panel, or even mount it on the door itself?
It is removable, I have the same one for my south bend 9” lathe
You were very lucky that you didn't have to replace the CVT sheave sleeve bushings. That mill is in wonderful condition. Though not a practical modification with the rolling frame underneath, Barry mounts are an extraordinary system for small to medium size machinery and so precise with even a bit of isolation from other shop vibrations, which are more critical on grinders. Many shops I have worked at have somewhat unstable concrete flooring due to natural foundation shift. The Barry mounts are fully adjustable to fine tune the level in minutes. Great video and thanks.
I still audibly gasp every time i see a handheld drill on your channel
Ive been watching more of your videos lately. You have become one of my favorite machinist channels. Keep doing it your way brother.
Amazing content as always! Could you try to make a fractal vise? I think it would be a challenge but pretty cool once finished.
Thanks! Yes I'm still playing with the idea 😉
Cracking the faceplate is always the most important step. Glad you didn't skip it!
Really enjoying your content. I encourage you to stop using a crescent wrench if possible.
After you put you mill back together, and tested it, the shaft at the top had some wobble to it, is that a bad bearing or what?
The drawbar? those almost always wobble. all it does is retain the tool so it really doesnt matter that they bend a little.
I just had to move my shop, in crates, of 120,000 pounds from my buddies house to an industrial yard.
We both have toe jacks. Mine is as heavy as a dead hippi. Buddies toe Jack is the same one you ordered. You are going to love it. We also have machine rollers. Indispensable.
We also have a pile of 2x6 and 4x4 blocks we use for cribbing.
The drive you have in the mill is called a Reeves Drive. They were used heavily in older tools. I love how smooth this beast runs now.
I am soooooo looking forward to timber framing my new shop. With the cost of building so high, those trees look more like sawmill fodder than squirrel high density housing.
I really love how you improved the quality of your videos. You seem much more confident behind the camera !
As always a great video
Just takes a little getting used to 😊 thanks!
@@InheritanceMachining you're doing great 💪
I've been watching your channel for a while and I love your content but this one and it's timing are spot on. In these trying times of real estate I have a property owner who thinks that a 60% rental increase for his tenants is perfectly acceptable. Hence I'm most likely moving my shop with my noisy Excello mill, belt change time, to my 2 car garage that doesn't have 3ph power. I won't be anchoring it to the floor, the Excello has excellent leveling bolts and pads that keep the machine very stable. Your anchoring method is very solid but the dowside may come should you ever want to move the machine , you will need to cut the anchor bolts at the floor. Great video.
one of the more relaxing channel about machining, everything's calm and relax, most of the time anyway, and the release time of the video is just perfect too, appreciate it
Thanks so much!
So... this video was the first one I watched... and 3-4 days later, I've now gone back and watched all of your videos!! Keep up the content. I'm loving all of it!!
Thanks a lot, man!
It's good you didnt show the snipping of the zip ties. You thwarted many troll comments on how bad that is. I got those comments on my videos and I stopped snipping them. Nice work on the enclosure! Zip ties rule!!
Ha, I just noticed you did it at 16:50! Haha, let me know if you get any feedback!
The opposite rotation of the mill could have also been the three motor wires. If you knew you had the FOR and REV correct, you can simply swap any two of the three motor wires, but I am certain you already know that. Just wanted to mention.
😂 I guess they would be referring to the sharp nubbins that's left behind? What's the usual alternate solution?
Absolutely right on the motor wiring. I wasn't sure I had the switch wires in in the first place. They were a bit easier to switch than the thicker motor wires 😁
@@InheritanceMachining Yeah, the sharp edges, but really, not important enough to comment. Anyway, why not have some war wounds and show experience through physical expression of calluses and scrapes.
@@PatrickHoodDaniel exactly! have you seen my hands? a couple extra nicks ain't gonna make a difference 😂
I really appreciate your thoroughness. I think your grandfather would be so proud to see you respect his machinery and legacy. I have a family of hand-me-down tools as well and I try my damned best to respect the hard work our forefathers endured to pave the way for us craftsmen. Good job brother.
Much appreciated, man. Thank you
I need to applaud your self control in waiting til you had the shop vac ready before cleaning up the rubber dust. Without a doubt I would have blown/wiped it away as I pulled the machine apart, cursing myself to a far longer and more inconvenient cleaning of the entire garage later 😅
These are always my favorite videos, just looking inside tools, cleaning them, making them better.
Epoxy anchor is a BLAST!
LOVE IT !
Especially when you live in a hous with old bricks!
Great work mate
I've changed dozens of those belts and never once removed the bolt that holds the motor pulley assembly together. Of course, I used brute force and lifted the motor off with the cover. That allows the pulley to be slid into the belt.
Thank you for sharing how the phase converter works. A shop I managed once had a leg of the transformer feeding 440V to the building. The motors performed so poorly on single phase that the plant was closed for two days until the utility company replaced the transformer. I feel your pain at having used the milling machine on single phase power.
For the last 2 weeks I have been doing what I call tying up loose ends. When you add all the loose ends up it does take time but like you said they must get done so grit my teeth and wait to start the next project. To me it is all about keeping focused. At my age I can need a screwdriver and the next thing you know I want to start building a new room to keep all the screwdrivers in. lol You always do fantastic work and I try not to miss any of your videos.
Who need CAD when you can draw it on paper just as fine, that's one of the reasons i love your videos, and another one is the making your new tools and accessories and draw it like the old times, not many people do that anymore, since CAD etc is a good tool to, but why when you can draw it yourself and the nice visual you make those drawing makes my OCD feel good 😃🥰
Fantastic episode, full of wholesome moments and good laughs. Thanks for the good time
😊 thanks!
Loved how you combined electrical, mechanical and even machining solutions all in one vid. Very realistic as to real-world problem-solving in the shop. Out-takes crazy, too!
😁 Thanks and very true. I often enjoy the broad projects like this. Especially when they put me slightly out of my comfort zone!
Love your content and watching you grow as a machinist. I am also "self taught" going on 11 years now. I'm glad you went back and leveled the machine even though you said it wasn't important. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT. The oil will run to the low side of the machine and will also cause uneven wear on the ways. Especially important to have the surface grinder level. Also with regards to anchoring the mill to the ground I've seen arguments for and against it. It'll make your machine more rigid but if there ever was an earthquake (however unlikely) it could destroy the base casting/floor. I just have mine on leveling feet because I've changed the shop layout too many times when I acquire new equipment. Just some thoughts I had, keep up the great content and growing as a machinist! Cheers
No clue about the machining, but loved all the humor! And bonus “seeing” Paige. You two are rocking this channel!!!
One of the best channels on UA-cam. Love the addition of the out takes and an Oscar winning performance with the romantic novel. Keep up the good work 👍
So much respect for the dedication to your qualitiy of work .
Gotta say, I love the very very end. And honestly the whole bit made me laugh harder than I would’ve thought, but I love the bloops
I'm really happy I found this channel. In the last couple of days, I've watched all the videos and enjoyed them very much. The photography, the editing, the story, and the precision are really appealing. I'm happy all your work is paying off, as getting to where you are now in such a timespan is a great success. Can't wait to see more. Keep up the great work!
I really appreciate that. Thank you so much!
When you took that little bit off the front left block and the rocking went away, dude that was so cool.
I'm starting to get This Old Tony vibes from your videos. Keep it up!!!! You have a great sense of humor and it really adds to the videos. Thanks for creating amazing content!!!
Another educational video, well done.
The outtakes at the end were the best part. It was great hearing the laughter.
The cable management in that box aweakend interesting feelings in me.
Beautifull work!
Oh this was a good one. One of the best things in life is giving your main tools some TLC and crucial improvements. Makes me think about things I'm procrastinating in my own shop.
😂 To be fair usually the number of things we procrastinate can be overwhelming! Thanks, Paulo!
Nice job with the anchors. The only issue is what to do if you ever need to move it.
Enter "Redhead drop in anchors". Only the anchor stays in the hole, allowing ANY bolt to be used/removed. Found these and never looked back.
Great.side project! You do such a great job of describing you thinking and reasoning, and it's just a joy to follow along.
I also appreciate the outtakes at the end 😄
😀 I really appreciate that, man! Thanks!
I am grateful for this video. You made me realize that I can no longer put off something important that I should have done some time ago. Your machine maintenance exercise applies to everyday things about the life. The image of the rubbish was compelling. Great¡¡¡ Really thanks
This js helps my soul and mind very satisfying....taking pride in your work is the most rewarding feeling ever
Oh wow! Those upgrades really made a huge difference!! Oh yeah, your wife sounded like she enjoyed every second of "helping" you. 🤣🤣
Excellent as always Brandon, just excellent. Complete seriousness with classic comedy.
I especially enjoyed the Delivery service bit where your packaged was fastballed at you once you opened the door!
Hello, I don't know what fascinates me more, the technical work or the explanations that are similar to an audio book, which somehow always remind me of F. Zappa. Keep it up.....👍👍
Seeing you crompress that spring with zip ties SCARED the hell out of me!!!! Good job you used a million of them and did what you needed quickly!
Dude, you’re hilarious! I enjoy how serious you are about the work without taking yourself too seriously.
As you are very through a few tips on enclosure cabling - wrap the door bundle in spiral wire loom. I would've also used piggyback adapter for the fan power taps. Well done!
Got some experience in drilling concrete and the fact you were able to drill those huge holes with such a small cordless drill, damn that concrete is soft 😀
Excelent video, as always, this channel became my favorite manual machining channel 👍🏻 thx for the awesome content
The vibe of your videos is just great. I really enjoy hunkering down and absorbing everything in your videos! I'm currently taking classes in regards to machining and seeing you work really gives me something to strive for. Keep up the great work!