Making a lathe Centre Height Gauge from Hemingway kits

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  • Опубліковано 23 чер 2024
  • In this video I make the Centre Height Gauge from Hemingway Kits, a very useful tool for setting the height of lathe tooling. The kit includes all the bar stock, castings and other hardware needed to complete the project as well as some excellent plans and build notes.
    I shall be giving this tool away to a subscriber 8 weeks after the video goes live. To be in with a chance of winning it 1. Make sure you are subscribed to the channel 2. Leave me a comment saying that you'd like to be included in the prize draw. I will select someone at random 8 weeks after the video goes live.
    Buy the kit from Hemingway;
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    Support the channel;
    / joneseymakes
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    Timestamps
    0:00 Introduction
    0:14 Making the base
    4:55 Lock nut
    6:14 Post boss
    8:57 Main shaft
    10:22 Knife holders
    14:54 Thumb screws
    16:01 Knife blades
    18:35 Heat treatment
    19:11 Tempering
    20:20 Competition give away
    20:50 How to use the tool
    23:08 Conclusion

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  • @GatorGlider
    @GatorGlider Рік тому +14

    You have a great channel going here. I'm enjoying all these Hemingway builds.

  • @parrfive1071
    @parrfive1071 5 місяців тому +2

    I very much appreciate you making these Hemmingway kits. I built the die holder and your video helped a great deal. I ordered this kit and am building it know. Not ever having to work off plans before it make it much more understandable after seeing you build it. Thanks.

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching, good to know the videos are helpful!

  • @MrArray1967
    @MrArray1967 Рік тому

    Finally I made there. So much to care about these days.
    I've been convinced to make one of these. Bar stock of any kind as long it's metal, is not to come about unless you pay a fortune. That is most companies require you to buy full length ~ 6 m. Add to that taxes/VAT that makes it very difficult to buy bar stock cut to length as a hobbyist.
    So Hemingway is where I look too. Despite they are in the UK and I live on the continent.
    Tell that to legislators!

  • @akaHarvesteR
    @akaHarvesteR 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm relatively new to this channel, but I've been binge watching since I found it.
    I'd love to win this gauge. It would be easily the best tool in my shop 😅

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  7 місяців тому +1

      You're entered in the draw.

  • @Steviegtr52
    @Steviegtr52 Рік тому +1

    Hiya Jonesey. The reason why you have so much support is because you have a great passion in what you do. Great work as always. I don't need one of them as i have various other methods to hand.
    Regards.
    Steve.

  • @psgflier
    @psgflier Рік тому

    Thanks for demonstrating these Hemingway builds.

  • @vanVcreaate
    @vanVcreaate Рік тому +2

    Thanks for these Hamingway series, great little shop improvement projects I’ve never heard of. Great Christmas presents for the home machinist too. Really enjoy your quality of work and the ease and breeze you approach and execute project. Keep them coming! Maybe a shop tour? Count me in for the competition!

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому +1

      I'll do the ship tour video soon. You're entered, thanks!

  • @tedayer1823
    @tedayer1823 7 місяців тому

    Having watched a number of your videos , I am ordering the height gage kit. It will be very helpful setting up lathe tolls.
    Please keep the videos coming.

  • @gordonwatt
    @gordonwatt Рік тому +1

    Loved this one. May have inspired me to start single point thread cutting after a few years avoiding it...

  • @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian
    @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Рік тому

    Gosh. Such a fine build, filmed in broadcast quality.
    I would like to be entered in the competition.
    Boy would I like to win such a fine tool. If I don’t, you have inspired me to try and make one myself.
    I am in awe. Thank you for sharing 👏👏👍😀

  • @Sparticus3117
    @Sparticus3117 Рік тому

    Been loving your kit builds

  • @bryanwiley7345
    @bryanwiley7345 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful work and wonderful tutorial and video as always.

  • @bobuk5722
    @bobuk5722 Рік тому

    Hi Nick, thanks for all these Hemingway Kit builds. A few years ago they had a 10% off sale and I bought quite a few. Sadly medical matters intervened and I've only now been able to get round to building them. I do recommend the Model Engineers Workshop books by the late great George Thomas who drew up the designs for many of these tools.

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому

      Thanks Bob! I have the George Thomas books, a great read.

  • @stephenjohnson6841
    @stephenjohnson6841 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey I just recently found your channel and subscribed after watching a couple of your videos. Thanks for your content. Very well done.

  • @rickpalechuk4411
    @rickpalechuk4411 Рік тому

    Beautifully executed, thanks for sharing.
    Cheers

  • @jamesboone7231
    @jamesboone7231 Рік тому

    Turned out awesome!

  • @TheLastTater
    @TheLastTater Рік тому +4

    Ah great job! Another fantastic project. I can’t believe how your channel isn’t huge yet! Love the details and close ups of everything. I’d love to be entered in to enjoy this beautiful piece.

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! You're in! Good luck!

    • @joell439
      @joell439 Рік тому +1

      @@joneseymakes - I couldn’t agree more …… some of the best machinist content out there.

  • @gyulatimko2075
    @gyulatimko2075 Рік тому

    Fantastic work!

  • @AdamGrabek
    @AdamGrabek Рік тому

    Beautiful work!

  • @piccilos
    @piccilos Рік тому

    Really enjoying the builds.

  • @seagrunter01
    @seagrunter01 Рік тому

    Lovely build Jonesey, all the best from down under

  • @jamesnunn5193
    @jamesnunn5193 Рік тому

    Another great build and really enjoy your content - please keep it coming! All the best, James

  • @Scott-bg4uz
    @Scott-bg4uz Рік тому

    Great build! Love watching your vids.

  • @tiagowrightaraujo632
    @tiagowrightaraujo632 Рік тому

    Great tool and great performance. Count me on on the sweepstake

  • @dariushmilani6760
    @dariushmilani6760 Рік тому

    Jonesey, you really have outdone yourself this time. Well done.👍❤. Love to enter to this competition.🤞🙏

  • @thehobbymachinistnz
    @thehobbymachinistnz Рік тому

    Great build and nice machining. Well done from NZ.

  • @popej1able
    @popej1able 11 місяців тому

    I don’t do machining,but I enjoy your videos! Please keep doing them. And thank you for sharing!

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  11 місяців тому

      Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

  • @marcoperuch
    @marcoperuch Рік тому

    Cool little feature & a nice video. Thanks

  • @heathsalmon-is3gc
    @heathsalmon-is3gc 11 місяців тому

    Just started watching your channel here in Australia really enjoying it. Keep them coming. Cheers
    Heath

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Heath. Good to have you on board.

  • @jessedealva5597
    @jessedealva5597 Рік тому

    Love the channel! As someone getting started in machining I always get excited when I see a new video :) Keep of the great source of inspiration!

  • @ferencdeli4459
    @ferencdeli4459 Рік тому

    Nicely made tool and an excellent video again!

  • @briansurgeon887
    @briansurgeon887 11 місяців тому

    A very nicely made and useful tool.

  • @coltsmithey7097
    @coltsmithey7097 Рік тому +1

    I’m glad too see how fast you have gained a following! Your videos definitely deserve it!

  • @3Descape
    @3Descape Рік тому

    Lovely piece you build there 👍

  • @Sparticus3117
    @Sparticus3117 Рік тому

    Great build!

  • @brianpeers
    @brianpeers Рік тому

    Thanks for this, it inspires me to explore making stuff on the Unimat SL that I recently purchased and restored. Fun times ahead.

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому

      That sounds like a cool project! All the best.

  • @PeterMurphy_
    @PeterMurphy_ Рік тому

    Very nice piece

  • @alanhnatiw1643
    @alanhnatiw1643 Рік тому

    Very nicely done

  • @huebai
    @huebai Рік тому

    The commentary is so spot on always 👌🏻

  • @Galerak1
    @Galerak1 Рік тому

    I just downloaded the Hemingway catalogue, they have some really nice kits at very reasonable prices. Now I just have to wait for that big lottery win to get a workshop and machinery to build them 🤣
    Until then I'll just have to wait for your next upload. These videos are great 👍

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому +1

      Thanks!! Fingers crossed for the lottery win!!

  • @JeffSearust
    @JeffSearust Рік тому

    Impressive kit.

  • @billmontgomery8900
    @billmontgomery8900 Рік тому

    Thanks for the informative videos! Really diggin the help I get from these videos!

  • @HWMDesigns
    @HWMDesigns Рік тому

    Great video and a useful tool!

  • @ChriFux
    @ChriFux Рік тому

    you give enough back by making these awesome videos 🥰

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому

      Ha! Very kind of you to say so sir. All the best to you.

  • @ruben-yrcnc2029
    @ruben-yrcnc2029 Рік тому

    Very well done, really enjoy your video's! Thanks!

  • @adrianalford9355
    @adrianalford9355 Рік тому

    I have never used any of the Hemingway kits but thanks to your videos I think they could be some good projects. Thanks for your videos.

  • @fredrikkrysen4986
    @fredrikkrysen4986 Рік тому

    Nice work, and very generous 👍

  • @neilgrossman4092
    @neilgrossman4092 8 місяців тому

    Wow that’s a great height gauge. I’m going to have to make one.Your lathe stills is a joy to behold.Thanks for a terrific video

  • @FZ1nbiker
    @FZ1nbiker 10 місяців тому

    recently found your channel, Only to add you have done a great job on this and other projects, your presentation is really good I hope Hemingway's are sending you free projects to test drive!

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  10 місяців тому

      Thanks!! I've bought all the kit's I've built to date!

  • @YmerejYteab
    @YmerejYteab Рік тому

    Great videos, high quality and great editing.

  • @joell439
    @joell439 Рік тому

    Beautiful execution ….. again. 👍👍😎👍👍

  • @EngineerRaisedInKingston
    @EngineerRaisedInKingston Рік тому

    So happy to see content such as this, with this level of quality. Absolute joy to watch. Needless to say, I'd love to enter the competition!

  • @stephenperry5849
    @stephenperry5849 Рік тому

    Another great tool build. I would love to be in the draw for this please.
    The knurling tool is now done apart from the hardening. Most of my problems were down to my tooling as discussed previously and the lack of a rotary table which would have made things safer! My only real issue was the adjusting nut which the drawing calls out for 1" blind threaded hole and a Tommy bar. The adjustment screw is 1.5" so you can't adjust the full capacity of the tool. I made the adjusting nut 1.6" threaded 1.5" blind hole. It may be that I missed something but worth checking out so you don't have to make it twice 😉.
    Thanks for the videos!

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому +1

      You're in! Good luck! Thanks for the info on the knurling tool. I plan on building a rotary table before attempting this.

    • @stephenperry5849
      @stephenperry5849 Рік тому

      @@joneseymakes Thank you. I look forward to seeing the video on the rotary table, would be interested in whether I could make my own.

  • @samrodian919
    @samrodian919 9 місяців тому

    I've only just found your channel Jonesy, and I like your videos immensely. Your commentary is accurate and concise, AND you show all of it warts and all lol. And you've made the Hemingway kit tools very well. I'm going to the Hemingway site and will order this height gauge straight away as I like the idea of it very much.

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for the nice feedback Sam. Welcome aboard!

  • @HM-Projects
    @HM-Projects Рік тому

    Looks pretty and a very easy build. Cheers

  • @616czarny616
    @616czarny616 Рік тому

    Great tool!

  • @mchiodox69
    @mchiodox69 Рік тому

    Well done!

  • @troublogaming3613
    @troublogaming3613 Рік тому

    I've just got my own workshop and I've slowly started building my collection of tools and fixtures this is amazing I really wanna try some of these kits

  • @michaellazarowicz5421
    @michaellazarowicz5421 Рік тому

    I am relatively new to the channel. Your instructions are excellent.

  •  Рік тому

    Très beau travail ! J'aime beaucoup la précision de vos commentaires ainsi que la qualité professionnelle de vos vidéos, bravo !
    Bonjour depuis la France !😃

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому

      Bonjour d'Angleterre ! Merci beaucoup pour les gentils mots et je suis heureux que vous appréciez les vidéos.

  • @daveys
    @daveys 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video as usual. Well done!

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  6 місяців тому

      Thanks!

    • @daveys
      @daveys 6 місяців тому

      @@joneseymakes - I always like to leave a comment and a thumbs up for the algorithm. All hail the algorithm!

  • @markyoung5608
    @markyoung5608 Рік тому

    I have recently discovered you and am enjoying your videos a lot, thank you

  • @RalfyCustoms
    @RalfyCustoms День тому

    Just found this and subbed, nicely done Nick

  • @v8Mercury
    @v8Mercury Рік тому

    Great video. Thank you

  • @ProfSimonHolland
    @ProfSimonHolland Рік тому

    usuful projects, well explained how to build them.

  • @aaronfreeman-bc5yk
    @aaronfreeman-bc5yk Рік тому

    Though I would be happy to build my own, I'd be just as pleased to have this nice one you've built! Keep up the good work.

  • @Kettletrigger
    @Kettletrigger Рік тому +7

    It's great to see some of these fantastic George H. Thomas designs come to life so many years later. Do you have plans to make any of the projects in the Model Engineer's Workshop Manual that aren't sold as kits by Hemingway? (That retractable topslide is a real humdinger!)

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому +3

      I do indeed! Stay tuned! That is such a great book, so many useful tips and tricks.

  • @oldschoolengineer58
    @oldschoolengineer58 Рік тому

    Another great video

  • @coreyroberts7083
    @coreyroberts7083 Рік тому

    Love the videos mate! Keep up the great content.
    I would love to have this centre height gauge in my shop.
    Awesome idea to give back to your community!

  • @HexenzirkelZuluhed
    @HexenzirkelZuluhed Рік тому

    Very well made. Of course I'd like a chance at this well made piece!

  • @parnuzutech
    @parnuzutech Рік тому

    good idea👍

  • @shawnmcauliffe5072
    @shawnmcauliffe5072 Рік тому

    Oh I'd love to be entered into the give away but I also wanted to mention I love your somewhat rapid-fire approach to your videos. Good detail without a lot of fluff. Nice

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому

      Awesome, thank you! You're in the draw!

  • @JeremiahL
    @JeremiahL Рік тому

    cool project

  • @pjhalchemy
    @pjhalchemy Рік тому

    Beautiful fit and finish on this project! Thanks for bringing the Hemingway kits back to mind as they are well done kits and relatively inexpensive for what you get, although vat and shipping to the states is a bit prohibitive. Top marks for your voice overs and videography! I'm quite sure your subs will skyrocket soon! Hat Tip, ~PJ

  • @Warped65er
    @Warped65er Рік тому

    Nicely done..

  • @theradarguy
    @theradarguy 11 місяців тому

    Great video and voiceover.

  • @mcmillanfarms
    @mcmillanfarms Рік тому

    I love watching your making your own tools videos. Those of us with slightly green machining skills might as well get in our practice making something practical.

  • @JakeMc92
    @JakeMc92 Рік тому

    Fantastic job making that, I would love to win this for my workshop

  • @ChixWoman
    @ChixWoman Рік тому

    Great work as always. I would love to own this tool.

  • @harrycook614
    @harrycook614 Рік тому

    great video, would love to try out this centre height gauge👍🏼

  • @hoernst2762
    @hoernst2762 Рік тому

    sehr schöne Arbeit!

  • @RB-yq7qv
    @RB-yq7qv Рік тому

    The height gauge looks great

  • @kentuckytrapper780
    @kentuckytrapper780 Рік тому

    Would love to have it ! Great video, keep'um coming.

  • @markcooley9671
    @markcooley9671 Рік тому

    A skillfully produced measuring tool that I would love to have in my shop! Thanks for the giveaway.

  • @chrislove8502
    @chrislove8502 Рік тому

    Awesome Content!!!!

  • @DashkaMilashka015
    @DashkaMilashka015 4 місяці тому

    one of them "must have" tools. i think it can be used as a holder for indicator as well, if another arm is added.. anyway, as always great stuff mate! would love to have one too!))

  • @cavemaneca
    @cavemaneca Рік тому +1

    I only found your channel in the past couple weeks, but I've enjoyed all of the projects you uploaded! Please add me in for the prize draw as well.

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому

      Thanks. You're in the draw! Good luck!

  • @peterkhoury4913
    @peterkhoury4913 Рік тому

    Fantastic project - and your craftsmanship is next level! Keep up the inspiring work!! I'd love to be entered into the draw 🙏

  • @Doug_Edwards
    @Doug_Edwards Рік тому

    Very good job. Something for my list of things to do. Doug

  • @crueltyvison
    @crueltyvison Рік тому

    Some of the best machining video around! Very clear and accurate! A great video would also be one about the inserts you are using, they seems to work very nicely!
    Also it would be great to be in for the giveaway!

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому

      You're in! Good luck! Thanks very much for watching.

  • @harlech2
    @harlech2 Рік тому

    I think Jonesey actually works for Hemingway! Nice build

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому +1

      Ha! Sadly no, but I have spent a good deal of money with them!

  • @matteojanik6166
    @matteojanik6166 Рік тому

    Amazing Work! I think the Cutout in the Blades is there to make Them simpler to sharpen. This Tool would be amazing for my Shop. Keep the high Level of Quality. You are producing amazing peaces!

  • @KenHladun-gv8tu
    @KenHladun-gv8tu Рік тому

    Cool video. Add to competition

  • @colekromer981
    @colekromer981 Рік тому

    Each build is so beautiful. Still working on getting a surface finish like that from my clapped out 1928 South Bend haha

  • @jonnyphenomenon
    @jonnyphenomenon Місяць тому

    I just started working on this kit, and I suddenly realize just how many more tools I need to buy in order to complete it. oh boy!

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Місяць тому

      I had exactly the same problem!

    • @jonnyphenomenon
      @jonnyphenomenon Місяць тому

      @@joneseymakes Hemingway should make a machinists screw jack kit.

    • @jonnyphenomenon
      @jonnyphenomenon Місяць тому

      ​@@joneseymakeswhat speeds and feeds did you use when milling that big flat on the base? 8 just smoked a brand new 4 flue end mill trying to skim off 40 thou. It was so bad I thought I accidentally ran it in reverse!

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Місяць тому

      @@jonnyphenomenon That's a good idea

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Місяць тому

      @@jonnyphenomenon I normally run that cutter at about 1000rpm. As for feed rates I must admit i just do what feels right. If it sounds happy it usually is. Start slower and experiment.

  • @mslucass
    @mslucass Рік тому

    I have just found your channel and already they to watch them all.
    I would love to have a better way to set my height.

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому

      Welcome aboard! You're entered, thanks!

  • @mrkashkoush
    @mrkashkoush Рік тому

    Excellent job. You're shaming me into getting back out to the workshop! Please enter me into the draw.

  • @kalev6663
    @kalev6663 Рік тому

    Nuevo suscriptor.. Saludos desde Argentina :3

    • @joneseymakes
      @joneseymakes  Рік тому

      ¡Bienvenidos! Me alegro de que estés mirando.

  • @cooperised
    @cooperised Рік тому

    Cool tool! I've never built a Hemingway kit but your videos have got me thinking. Please count me in for potentially winning the height gauge! 😁

  • @deanharris7149
    @deanharris7149 Рік тому

    About the cut outs in the blade, if done right you can use them as a rest fore your wire gages when measuring your single point cut threads. Rest two on the top one one the bottom, obviously you’ll have to hold one end of the bottom gage wire but it is infinitely easier that way.