This new channel is made with so much love and passion. I love how even the old office chair is used. Can not wait for the next video. I am an engineer from Germany and will recommend this channel to my fellow "Bastler-Kollegen".
Maybe not the focus of your channel, but I would be really interested in an episode about making drawings by hand. As someone who was only thought to go from 3D to 2D, I find it hard to wrap my head around designing things in 2D. Paper being even more unforgiving.
I am definitely trying to find a way to work something in like this. I'm not an expert and have honestly forgotten most of my training. But I may still be able to come up with something
I actually think this kind of video would fit in well, this channel seems to be leaning towards ‘vintage’ machining techniques, and part of that would be drafting.
I have no experience with machining but I've found joy in watching it, and during the time This Old Tony isn't uploading videos it's awesome watching you're videos! The quality and care put into the machining and video editing just makes a great experience.
Thank you for the kind words! I can relate to missing ToT. He's my OG favorite channel since about 2017. He took a very long time off a while back so I'm happy he's managed to make somewhat of a comeback.
I would consider this my dream shop; everything I could imagine ever needing. Few newbies realize that once you have the machines, you need the collets, mills, indicators, parallels, rotary tables, etc. which will probably equal or even exceed what you paid for the thing that makes the noise. You've got a wonderful thing here, sir; you've chosen a superior grandfather!
This couldn’t be more true. I have no doubt the tooling in this shop far exceeds the machines in value. All the more reason to make the best of the situation that’s been give to me!
After watching only 2 videos I really appreciate your honesty about things going wrong. Passsing over a bunch of virtual end mills from Munich, Germany... 🙂 Markus
Don’t stress the burnt up endmills too much. Even very experienced machinists still kill there fair share of endmills. Keep up the awesome work. I’m really enjoying the videos!
I've watched all of your videos. They are great. Gives good insight to how someone truly begins. I didn't inherit machines but I started out with 3-in-1 200 dollar machines and worked my way up. I ran into alot of problems refurbishing and just learning the trade. Brings back memories. You're doing an outstanding job. Keep up the good work.
We all have to start somewhere, but I know I'm beyond fortunate to have inherited what I did. Trying to make the best of it though. Thanks for the support!
Oh man, I’m loving this project so much. Despite owning a mill and lathe, I’d really struggle to make a tool of this quality with my smaller benchtop machines so I’m kind of living vicariously through your wonderful films. Thank you for being so generous with your time and bringing the whole internet along for the ride 👍
Even with smaller machines I think you could still manage, just might take more passes and patience. I'm glad you are enjoying them though! I'm having fun making them and sharing the projects.
God Bless You!!!! Old School DRAFTING!! Learned it in 10th grade decades ago, I still use it! Your machining skills are a thrill to watch. Wish I had a Surface Grinder. Your base so far is better than most and as good as Starret or any top shelf manufacturer
I really like the pacing of your videos. It's a nice blend of seeing the process without dragging it out and making me want to skip to the more important points. You're also giving me ideas for projects in my own shop. I need a proper surface gauge of my own....
I appreciate you saying that. We're working really hard to keep them enjoyable the whole way through. So thank you for noticing! Also, I'd recommend this project
Well done sir. As a machinist myself and a life-long-lover of well produced, informative and entertaining UA-cam videos, this was a treat. I’ve been catching a few videos of yours here and there and I was skeptical at first but you’ve shut my doubts down. Youre skilled, knowledgeable, and obviously excited about the trade/hobby and it shows. Color me impressed.
Thank you very much! While there are a few things I know, I recognize there is so much more that I don't. So I'm definitely not trying to give off any sort of "expert" vibes. Just sharing my learning process
As a novice machinist in his mid 20's, I get so geeked learning about all the specialty tooling taking place. I learned something new that I'll be taking to my workplace, I hope I see the improvement on what I learned! Thank you so much for this.
@@InheritanceMachining there’s definitely a lot to cover but everything I’ve taken from the rotary table. The clamping procedure and centering pin with the sacrificial material used. I’m taking my notes and I’m gonna use them, definitely looking forward for part two!
Thanks! Yeah it takes some thinking and planning, though this is pretty simple relatively speaking. I'd like to find an excuse to make some spiral stuff!
future tip, don't use a drill chuck to do any side-load operations like milling. they're fine for plunge cutting, counterbores and drilling but that's it. could destroy your drill chuck and make a nasty mess. keep all the load up into the drill chuck.
Darn, a cliffhanger at the end of the video. You are testing my patience, 😃 as this is becoming one of my favorite channels. What I very much enjoy are the side projects needed to do in order for you to complete the main projects. Gradually you'll have a smoothly running shop (one can hope), plus you'll have gained so much experience along the way.
@@InheritanceMachining I've heard it called "yak shaving" at the first level, but not sure what you call it when the second and deeper layers kick in. Keep it up - your presentation and humour are great !
@@InheritanceMachining I can imagine it can be rather frustrating when you have to do a side project, to complete the main project, but including them is actually really good, it shows the entire process, a more realistic view of machining. 😊
Seeing the rotary table used like that is SO awesome! I can definitely see how you'd feel like a human CNC machine after doing something like that. Awesome work so far, and I'm excited for the next video!
I looked for it in the comments but didn't see it, so here's my bit. When side milling on a Bridgeport style mill, make sure that your cuts are conventional. That is, teeth turning into the direction of travel. Climb milling will pull the tool forward and into the work because torque is being applied into the direction the backlash. That said, you've got some serious skills my man. I found this channel yesterday and I'm almost halfway through your video back log so far. Keep up with the high quality videos. This is excellent work 👏🏻
Great point! I think I've mostly been able to get away with this so far because my ways are snug and my backlash is adjusted pretty minimally. But that doesn't make it ok 😉 I appreciate the support. Welcome to the channel!
Lovely work as always. I joined the company I work for almost 30 years ago. An old guy that was retiring a few weeks after I joined gave me 3 of these when he cleared out his toolboxes. A Starrett, a Mitutoyo and a Moore & Wright. He owned them for years and they're beautifully made old vintage pieces. I must actually figure out just how old they are.
Thanks! I figured one more option wouldn't hurt. This one will let me check squareness for shorter parts where the ball end on the rod will be kind of limited. I also learned I can use a ball bearing against the chamfers leading to the arm pocket.
The fact there isn't a cnc machine in sight is so refreshing. I love seeing everything done by hand and properly rather than just having a machine do it all for you
I realize that I am a bit late to this channel but I really like the backstory of the channel. You’re doing something special in memory of your grandfather. My grandpa and my dad were both machinist, tool and die specialists among other things. They would have enjoyed your channel. I hope to see more great content coming from your channel.
Surface gauge ? “well Dad I finally learned what you call this thing,” Your knack for precision with your own design is above reproach, Can’t wait to watch episode # 2 🙂
Maybe if I’d of stayed in the “field” of machining as my Dad did, I’d know the correct terminology. Now that I’ve been retired 9 yrs or so I’ve got my eye on an old Southbend lathe. I like “old” machines. My next “project” is a 1938 artesian lathe,
I really enjoy this channel. I don't have any knowledge of machining, other than watching videos like this and enjoying the process. Thanks for the mix of great information and well produced videos.
Gday, beautiful job and I honestly think it’s worth the time to surface grind the components, the rotary table is definitely industrial, brilliant job mate and looking forward to seeing part 2, cheers
Brings back happy memories, as I made one of these (not quite as fancy as yours) in my first year apprentice training in 1973-74 (UK). Still have it, though it has mostly only been used in model making, on a plate glass surface ‘plate’ I knocked up. 👍
Very nice job. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.
Tap down work when tightening vice with a soft hammer to ensure work is seated flush in the vice and always square. Love your attention to detail in your designs and machining.
I'm watching this and thinking about the timeline of when you would have been a kid in the machine shop. The irony is that it was 18 years ago when I put together the first iteration of *my* machine shop. Now I have a frame of reference for when you were a "kid" 😁 The thing is, it wasn't that long ago to me, some of the memories have gotten fuzzy, but I remember that first commercial suite very well. I even have the Polaroids I took before moving in sitting in the drawer next to me 😄
Another great video! I love your self-aware humor (although your skills show that you know more than most of us) and your narration. Everything about these videos speaks to me. Keep it up! And thanks for taking the time to share!!
Love the extra work you put into making the parts as pretty, precise and well-fitting as possible. Some people might see it as overkill when it comes to surface grinding the parts, even the "less critical" ones like the fine adjust lever and also some of the chamfers you put on the parts that aren't "necessary" but both of these things combined will yield a nicely "finished" looking part with lots of accuracy and tight tolerances in the parts. Obviously this all translates to a more precise and higher quality part that will remain that way for longer and also looks very professional. Love the channel by the way. Asides from the extra effort you put in all your projects, the cinematography is really well done also. Your channel has a very "zen" like quality to it.
As a fellow machinist, I love your videos and your shop, and your respect for the machining craft and care in learning things correctly. There aren’t a lot of us younger guys that genuinely care about this craft and were fortunate enough to have an older generation pass this stuff on to us. It’s incredibly valuable and I just want to give you some shine for your efforts. Keep up the good work! (And get those end mills in a collet 😉👌)
Thank you very much, Robert! I definitely recognize the value in keeping the craft and knowledge alive as well. And know how rare of an opportunity I've got here. So I'm making the best of it! I appreciate the support! Also, definitely learned my lesson with the chuck 😅
I was in my university machine shop and made some dumb mistakes. Your honesty and showing your mistakes lets me know I'm not the only one! It sure felt that way yesterday... Great video, hopefully you get the lathe fixed up!
Thanks for saying that. I'm not trying to come off as an expert or anything. And honestly showing my mistakes might help someone avoid them in the future.
@@InheritanceMachining I really appreciate your methodical approach to machining, and admire your design process! As a VERY new machinist I am excited by all the capabilities my shop has, but need to learn to temper my expectations when it comes to the complexity of my projects. Thanks for the motivation!
Love the looks of those parts. Looking forward to the next part. I began my college career studying engineering physics at the U. of Illinois in 1959. I wasn't up to the math, but I loved drafting, and I still have some of my equipment. I'm delighted seeing you sweep away the debris with the desk brush. I have a chalk pad for cleanup, too. It will all soon be a lost art, I'm afraid. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us.
Thanks, Bruce. Given how many people have found interest in my drafting segments I think drafting may stick around, although in very small amounts. Kind of like how analog photography has made a little bit of a comeback. Nothing like they used to be, but not gone forever.
i like your channels i have seen many of your videos. i am an engineering student and just started to use a drafer so it was nice seeing it being actually used in your videos.
Fantastic work! I also love the LOTO card with the photo! It's a brilliant trick to convey the solemnity of why the card is attached to something. Wasn't a true believer until I almost lost some fingers to a small bandsaw. The saw wasn't even large enough to hide behind, or so I thought, and was crouched behind it reading info off of the motor's nameplate when a coworker turned the saw on. Scared the hell out of both of us.
Wow! That could have been bad. I've had a few close calls with machines myself. Fortunately most modern industrial works have standardized on physical LOTO locks.
Just got back into manufacturing during covid and have been watching a ton of machining videos. Just came across your channel and really dig it! Keep em coming! It is really inspiring and makes me excited to be back into this field!!
Rule #1 is that it should WORK PROPERLY. Rule #2 can be "make it look elegant, as well". 😛 I know, you probably assumed #1, but that's not a good idea. Too many idiots -- architects, cad/cam people, etc., think "lookin' GOOD!" is the be-all-end-all of design. "Screw functionality".🙃🙃🙃🙃 God I envy you for having the training and access to this stuff. I'd love to be as good with metal as I know I could be... Knowledge work and computer work are the height of "human skill", but working in metal... it's kind of like doing architectural stuff and woodworking -- there's a really significant FEELING to creating physical objects YOU devised or made. And fine machine work is the ultimate in industrial level skills.
As to your fancy tool marks... It may be worthwhile to check out making a "Barleycorn" pattern. This is a series of intersecting circular grooves possible around a diameter or in a linear pattern. To the best of my knowledge, this an ornamental woodturning process. Done well it's amazing. Love your stuff.
Once again another beautiful project in the making. I always want to make my own surface gage but I have three of them. And just trying to give them away is a lot harder than you would think. Looking forward to the next parts. Love the side projects.
I know how that can be. There are a lot of things I think would be cool to make but I don't really need more of. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support!
Agreed... Also if you are trying to give away a surface gage, I am on the student Baja SAE team at NCSU (we work in the same shop and share tools with the Formula SAE team too, both of which are university clubs that build performance cars to compete against other universities) and we do a ton of machining for our car and could really use a surface gage if you want to donate one (our team, as all baja sae teams, are not for profit and rely on donations). Also I know this is a wild request and super random but figured I would give it a shot lol
If there is any cause worth donating to in engineering it’s Formula SAE and Baja. In many schools it’s the only hands on experience they can offer. I’m an FSAE alum myself
I was watching a Gentleman that was fastidious about his grinding, really fastidious, he advised using a piece of wet paper (newspaper or paper towel depending on the piece you are working on) under the piece as it will create a more level surface to do the initial grind. It seemed like a really clever idea and maybe useful for yourself in the future. Thank you for sharing your work with us. Apologies I cannot remember the Gentleman's name, I watch too many engineering/machinist videos.
@@InheritanceMachining Good morning Sir, yeah sorry I cannot find it in my history, but I agree it is more than likely one of those Gentlemen. Have a great day and an even better future.
Are you a mechanical engineer? I’m studying and just finished my fluid dynamics course I graduate next year and fell in love with your channel..spent ten years in the army and got shot in my left shoulder so CAD/Office work helps that shoulder relax but want to get into machining as well because of this..I do leather work that helps, like therapy to me really..anyway thank you for this
Thank you for you service, Paul. Yup I'm an ME. Machining may be a good for you for that same reason. Very therapeutic both mentally and physically, though at times there is need to move heavy stuff like chucks and whatnot. But a lot of the bench top style machines are manageable.
I realy love your videos and the editing and narration style. It's really nice to see you setting up your new old shop. Keep up the amazing work and content!
Great video. Some pointers for you. You should never run an endmill in a drill chuck. Unless you are plunging straight down. The chuck can come off the arbor and will make for a very bad day. Also, the roughing endmills looked like you were turning them to fast that’s why they died early. Instead of taking small depth of cut take full depth with light radial cut. This will let you use all the flutes you paid for. If you dull the end of the tool the endmill is trash and you never got to use the top of the cutting flutes. Keep up the good work. The videos are great. I would love to do what you are doing and pass knowledge to the next generation of machinists.
as usual, i love the video and what you do and how yo do it and the way you comment it... and your magnificent drawing table blew my mind... this is right down my alley... it is a pleasure to watch you make drawings on it
It sure is. He's watching over me. You're the first to notice that! The thumbnail of my first video has the same tag in it. It's not super obvious but I know it's there and I liked how fitting it was given the topic of the video.
Relatively new subscriber, but wanted to say great work on the channel mate. 15.4k subs at the time of writing, and I can see that going to a silver play button in no time. Now I get to go check the back catalog of vids :)
I have to say, If I had a surface grinder I think I would also use it on every part for which it was remotely applicable. When you have a cool tool, you use the cool tool. This is the way.
This new channel is made with so much love and passion. I love how even the old office chair is used. Can not wait for the next video. I am an engineer from Germany and will recommend this channel to my fellow "Bastler-Kollegen".
Thank you so much! I'm so glad to be back in front of these machines and to share my journey. Thanks for the support!
Maybe not the focus of your channel, but I would be really interested in an episode about making drawings by hand. As someone who was only thought to go from 3D to 2D, I find it hard to wrap my head around designing things in 2D. Paper being even more unforgiving.
I am definitely trying to find a way to work something in like this. I'm not an expert and have honestly forgotten most of my training. But I may still be able to come up with something
This is a video I would love to see. Brings me back to the high school mechanical drawing classes I took.
I took an online drafting course twelve years ago which improved my drawings dramatically.
I would love to se that too
I actually think this kind of video would fit in well, this channel seems to be leaning towards ‘vintage’ machining techniques, and part of that would be drafting.
That rotary table is a beauty.
I have no experience with machining but I've found joy in watching it, and during the time This Old Tony isn't uploading videos it's awesome watching you're videos! The quality and care put into the machining and video editing just makes a great experience.
Thank you for the kind words! I can relate to missing ToT. He's my OG favorite channel since about 2017. He took a very long time off a while back so I'm happy he's managed to make somewhat of a comeback.
I would consider this my dream shop; everything I could imagine ever needing. Few newbies realize that once you have the machines, you need the collets, mills, indicators, parallels, rotary tables, etc. which will probably equal or even exceed what you paid for the thing that makes the noise. You've got a wonderful thing here, sir; you've chosen a superior grandfather!
This couldn’t be more true. I have no doubt the tooling in this shop far exceeds the machines in value. All the more reason to make the best of the situation that’s been give to me!
@@InheritanceMachining He'd be proud, I'm absolutely sure. Even the drafting machine is top shelf; such a joy.
@@michaelrice500 Thank you!
After watching only 2 videos I really appreciate your honesty about things going wrong.
Passsing over a bunch of virtual end mills from Munich, Germany... 🙂
Markus
😁 Thank you Markus!
Don’t stress the burnt up endmills too much. Even very experienced machinists still kill there fair share of endmills. Keep up the awesome work. I’m really enjoying the videos!
Ah good to know! Thanks for the support!
Your videos are so expertly curated and narrated, a real joy to watch :)
Thank you so much! I'm glad you are liking them
So good to see a manual drafter again
I can definitely appreciate the speed and ease of designing with CAD, but there’s a physical element to drafting that makes it more fun at times
I've watched all of your videos. They are great. Gives good insight to how someone truly begins. I didn't inherit machines but I started out with 3-in-1 200 dollar machines and worked my way up. I ran into alot of problems refurbishing and just learning the trade. Brings back memories. You're doing an outstanding job. Keep up the good work.
We all have to start somewhere, but I know I'm beyond fortunate to have inherited what I did. Trying to make the best of it though. Thanks for the support!
Oh man, I’m loving this project so much. Despite owning a mill and lathe, I’d really struggle to make a tool of this quality with my smaller benchtop machines so I’m kind of living vicariously through your wonderful films. Thank you for being so generous with your time and bringing the whole internet along for the ride 👍
Even with smaller machines I think you could still manage, just might take more passes and patience. I'm glad you are enjoying them though! I'm having fun making them and sharing the projects.
a true draftsman!! i havent used a drafting machine and vellum in 30 years!!
I wouldn't say that... But I try! It's more fun this way
I would have stopped after that second surface grind, what a beautiful part and skill to make it!
Thank you very much!
Cool that you still use an old drafting table and mechanical arm. Thank you for the info you share in your videos. 👍
My pleasure!
God Bless You!!!! Old School DRAFTING!! Learned it in 10th grade decades ago, I still use it!
Your machining skills are a thrill to watch. Wish I had a Surface Grinder.
Your base so far is better than most and as good as Starret or any top shelf manufacturer
Thank you very much!
I really like the pacing of your videos. It's a nice blend of seeing the process without dragging it out and making me want to skip to the more important points. You're also giving me ideas for projects in my own shop. I need a proper surface gauge of my own....
I appreciate you saying that. We're working really hard to keep them enjoyable the whole way through. So thank you for noticing! Also, I'd recommend this project
Well done sir. As a machinist myself and a life-long-lover of well produced, informative and entertaining UA-cam videos, this was a treat. I’ve been catching a few videos of yours here and there and I was skeptical at first but you’ve shut my doubts down. Youre skilled, knowledgeable, and obviously excited about the trade/hobby and it shows. Color me impressed.
Thank you very much! While there are a few things I know, I recognize there is so much more that I don't. So I'm definitely not trying to give off any sort of "expert" vibes. Just sharing my learning process
As a novice machinist in his mid 20's, I get so geeked learning about all the specialty tooling taking place. I learned something new that I'll be taking to my workplace, I hope I see the improvement on what I learned! Thank you so much for this.
There are definitely endless skills and tooling to learn about in a shop! I’m curious what was new for you from the video?
@@InheritanceMachining there’s definitely a lot to cover but everything I’ve taken from the rotary table. The clamping procedure and centering pin with the sacrificial material used. I’m taking my notes and I’m gonna use them, definitely looking forward for part two!
@@saulcervantes1532 ah that’s awesome! Working through the rest right now!
I always find it impressive what sort of interestingly shaped parts one can make on manual machines! Great work!!!
Thanks! Yeah it takes some thinking and planning, though this is pretty simple relatively speaking. I'd like to find an excuse to make some spiral stuff!
@@InheritanceMachining I will be looking forward to that spiral...
future tip, don't use a drill chuck to do any side-load operations like milling. they're fine for plunge cutting, counterbores and drilling but that's it. could destroy your drill chuck and make a nasty mess. keep all the load up into the drill chuck.
That's a really good point. My little mishap with the t-nuts definitely showed me how bad that could be. Thanks!
I look forward to seeing more of your projects! I really like the video production and your shop is very impressive!
@@lucasrock1290 thanks, Lucas!
Glad someone noticed it too👍 best to stay safe and use a collet!
Darn, a cliffhanger at the end of the video. You are testing my patience, 😃 as this is becoming one of my favorite channels.
What I very much enjoy are the side projects needed to do in order for you to complete the main projects.
Gradually you'll have a smoothly running shop (one can hope), plus you'll have gained so much experience along the way.
haha! The side projects are both a blessing and a curse (as you say). But there's no avoiding them either way. Thanks!
@@InheritanceMachining I've heard it called "yak shaving" at the first level, but not sure what you call it when the second and deeper layers kick in.
Keep it up - your presentation and humour are great !
@@criggie Ha! I like that! Thanks!
@@InheritanceMachining I can imagine it can be rather frustrating when you have to do a side project, to complete the main project, but including them is actually really good, it shows the entire process, a more realistic view of machining. 😊
@@almostanengineer that was my hope! Thanks!
It has been a long time since I have seen anyone draw a plan on a drafting table. Very coo. This looks like it is going to be another great project.
It's a fading art for sure. Thanks for watching!
Watching you use that old K&E drafting machine makes an old man's heart warm.
😁
Seeing the rotary table used like that is SO awesome! I can definitely see how you'd feel like a human CNC machine after doing something like that. Awesome work so far, and I'm excited for the next video!
Thanks, man! One of the cooler operations I managed so far
This channel is everything that I miss about this old Tony
I looked for it in the comments but didn't see it, so here's my bit.
When side milling on a Bridgeport style mill, make sure that your cuts are conventional. That is, teeth turning into the direction of travel.
Climb milling will pull the tool forward and into the work because torque is being applied into the direction the backlash.
That said, you've got some serious skills my man. I found this channel yesterday and I'm almost halfway through your video back log so far. Keep up with the high quality videos. This is excellent work 👏🏻
Great point! I think I've mostly been able to get away with this so far because my ways are snug and my backlash is adjusted pretty minimally. But that doesn't make it ok 😉 I appreciate the support. Welcome to the channel!
Grandpa is watching down proud. The rotary table and the coax indicator being used properly. Great work!!
Thank you! Not bad for a first try
Lovely work as always.
I joined the company I work for almost 30 years ago. An old guy that was retiring a few weeks after I joined gave me 3 of these when he cleared out his toolboxes. A Starrett, a Mitutoyo and a Moore & Wright. He owned them for years and they're beautifully made old vintage pieces. I must actually figure out just how old they are.
Nice work, I like your design, the way you incorporated the OD for the squareness checking nose is quite clever. Cheers!
Thanks! I figured one more option wouldn't hurt. This one will let me check squareness for shorter parts where the ball end on the rod will be kind of limited. I also learned I can use a ball bearing against the chamfers leading to the arm pocket.
I am thoroughly enjoying these videos!
The fact there isn't a cnc machine in sight is so refreshing. I love seeing everything done by hand and properly rather than just having a machine do it all for you
I realize that I am a bit late to this channel but I really like the backstory of the channel. You’re doing something special in memory of your grandfather. My grandpa and my dad were both machinist, tool and die specialists among other things. They would have enjoyed your channel. I hope to see more great content coming from your channel.
Loving the channel! I’m no machinist but I do enjoy learning. Can’t wait for part two!
Thank you!
I bought the same rotary table because of you! I had to take it apart to derust and debur and change the oil in it. I love it
it's a phase II also!
ohh boyyyy its time to rewatch all my favourite machinist videos again (for like the 5th time) ❤
U r so lucky to inherit this tools from ur grandpa... Im a machinist from the Philippines
That's great! I really is fortunate... and hasn't quite sunken
Thanks for the Video. It brought back old Times when I work at a Tool & Die shop . Thanks
dude, you're my favorite machining channel now. Keep it up!
Awesome! Thank you!
Good stuff! Thanks for your energy and thanks for sharing all this. The manual drafting really brings me back.
Surface gauge ? “well Dad I finally learned what you call this thing,” Your knack for precision with your own design is above reproach, Can’t wait to watch episode # 2 🙂
haha not exactly the most descriptive of names... thank you very much! oh, and episode #2 came out this past Friday!
Maybe if I’d of stayed in the “field” of machining as my Dad did, I’d know the correct terminology. Now that I’ve been retired 9 yrs or so I’ve got my eye on an old Southbend lathe. I like “old” machines. My next “project” is a 1938 artesian lathe,
Wauw, that rotary stuff was beautiful!
😁 thank you!
I never thought I would find a channel that’s as good as ToT, but I think I have 😊
Wow! ToT's my OG favorite channel. Thank you so much!
I really enjoy this channel. I don't have any knowledge of machining, other than watching videos like this and enjoying the process. Thanks for the mix of great information and well produced videos.
Thank you very much!
Gday, beautiful job and I honestly think it’s worth the time to surface grind the components, the rotary table is definitely industrial, brilliant job mate and looking forward to seeing part 2, cheers
Thank you! Working through the last pieces now
Worth every minute.
Brings back happy memories, as I made one of these (not quite as fancy as yours) in my first year apprentice training in 1973-74 (UK). Still have it, though it has mostly only been used in model making, on a plate glass surface ‘plate’ I knocked up. 👍
That’s awesome! The fact that you are still using it gives me more confidence in how useful this tool will be for me
Always look forward to watching your videos
😁 thank you!
Very nice job. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.
10:02, an amazing tool!! bien hecho!!
haha thank you!
Tap down work when tightening vice with a soft hammer to ensure work is seated flush in the vice and always square. Love your attention to detail in your designs and machining.
I keep a dead blow nearby for just that reason. This piece just managed to works it’s ways up! Lol thanks for the kind works!
I'm watching this and thinking about the timeline of when you would have been a kid in the machine shop. The irony is that it was 18 years ago when I put together the first iteration of *my* machine shop. Now I have a frame of reference for when you were a "kid" 😁 The thing is, it wasn't that long ago to me, some of the memories have gotten fuzzy, but I remember that first commercial suite very well. I even have the Polaroids I took before moving in sitting in the drawer next to me 😄
Great work!!!one of my favorite chanels!Cheers from Toronto Canada!!!1
Awesome! Thank you, Raul!
Another great video! I love your self-aware humor (although your skills show that you know more than most of us) and your narration. Everything about these videos speaks to me. Keep it up! And thanks for taking the time to share!!
Thank you, Russell! I tend to bite off more than I can chew and find a way in the end. Usually ends up with a few "modifications" along the way
Love the extra work you put into making the parts as pretty, precise and well-fitting as possible. Some people might see it as overkill when it comes to surface grinding the parts, even the "less critical" ones like the fine adjust lever and also some of the chamfers you put on the parts that aren't "necessary" but both of these things combined will yield a nicely "finished" looking part with lots of accuracy and tight tolerances in the parts. Obviously this all translates to a more precise and higher quality part that will remain that way for longer and also looks very professional.
Love the channel by the way. Asides from the extra effort you put in all your projects, the cinematography is really well done also.
Your channel has a very "zen" like quality to it.
As a fellow machinist, I love your videos and your shop, and your respect for the machining craft and care in learning things correctly. There aren’t a lot of us younger guys that genuinely care about this craft and were fortunate enough to have an older generation pass this stuff on to us. It’s incredibly valuable and I just want to give you some shine for your efforts. Keep up the good work! (And get those end mills in a collet 😉👌)
Thank you very much, Robert! I definitely recognize the value in keeping the craft and knowledge alive as well. And know how rare of an opportunity I've got here. So I'm making the best of it! I appreciate the support!
Also, definitely learned my lesson with the chuck 😅
Regular folks say "If it ain't broke don't fix it." An engineer/machinist says "If it ain't broke it doesn't have enough features."
I was in my university machine shop and made some dumb mistakes. Your honesty and showing your mistakes lets me know I'm not the only one! It sure felt that way yesterday... Great video, hopefully you get the lathe fixed up!
Thanks for saying that. I'm not trying to come off as an expert or anything. And honestly showing my mistakes might help someone avoid them in the future.
@@InheritanceMachining I really appreciate your methodical approach to machining, and admire your design process! As a VERY new machinist I am excited by all the capabilities my shop has, but need to learn to temper my expectations when it comes to the complexity of my projects. Thanks for the motivation!
@@carsoncrook702 Haha I can relate to that sentiment from a timing standpoint. Hence the 2 part video 😂 Thanks again!
This channel is a hidden gem! I subbed 30 seconds in.
Awesome! Thanks and welcome!
That Rotary Table is a very nice looking bit of gear.
You and workbysolo the best proyect videos! I am anxious for watch more videos. Thank you.
Thank you! Also, that's a new channel for me. I'll be checking it out!
@@InheritanceMachining Yes his videos are very well edited but the only problem is that the upload rate content y poor and the videos are short.
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@@InheritanceMachining" This old Tony" It is a great channel also.
Oh i know ToT well. He's OG favorite channel!
That is the coolest lockout tag with the photo on it
Grandfather watching over me
Love the looks of those parts. Looking forward to the next part. I began my college career studying engineering physics at the U. of Illinois in 1959. I wasn't up to the math, but I loved drafting, and I still have some of my equipment. I'm delighted seeing you sweep away the debris with the desk brush. I have a chalk pad for cleanup, too. It will all soon be a lost art, I'm afraid. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us.
Thanks, Bruce. Given how many people have found interest in my drafting segments I think drafting may stick around, although in very small amounts. Kind of like how analog photography has made a little bit of a comeback. Nothing like they used to be, but not gone forever.
13:42 the big OG himself
Keep an eye on me 😁
i like your channels i have seen many of your videos. i am an engineering student and just started to use a drafer so it was nice seeing it being actually used in your videos.
Totally worth the time, good stuff
Thanks!
Brandon, I smile and can't wait to watch every episode. And you never disappoint. Can't wait for part 2. 👍👍😎👍👍
Now you've got me smiling 😁 Much appreciated!
Fantastic work! I also love the LOTO card with the photo! It's a brilliant trick to convey the solemnity of why the card is attached to something. Wasn't a true believer until I almost lost some fingers to a small bandsaw. The saw wasn't even large enough to hide behind, or so I thought, and was crouched behind it reading info off of the motor's nameplate when a coworker turned the saw on. Scared the hell out of both of us.
Wow! That could have been bad. I've had a few close calls with machines myself. Fortunately most modern industrial works have standardized on physical LOTO locks.
Just got back into manufacturing during covid and have been watching a ton of machining videos. Just came across your channel and really dig it! Keep em coming! It is really inspiring and makes me excited to be back into this field!!
That’s awesome! Thanks for checking out the channel!
Rule #1 is that it should WORK PROPERLY.
Rule #2 can be "make it look elegant, as well". 😛
I know, you probably assumed #1, but that's not a good idea. Too many idiots -- architects, cad/cam people, etc., think "lookin' GOOD!" is the be-all-end-all of design. "Screw functionality".🙃🙃🙃🙃
God I envy you for having the training and access to this stuff. I'd love to be as good with metal as I know I could be... Knowledge work and computer work are the height of "human skill", but working in metal... it's kind of like doing architectural stuff and woodworking -- there's a really significant FEELING to creating physical objects YOU devised or made. And fine machine work is the ultimate in industrial level skills.
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this. Looking forward to seeing the VFD upgrade, and part two of the gauge build.
Thanks! Working through that “adventure” now haha
@@InheritanceMachining Side projects nested in side projects? Stay safe mate.
As to your fancy tool marks... It may be worthwhile to check out making a "Barleycorn" pattern. This is a series of intersecting circular grooves possible around a diameter or in a linear pattern. To the best of my knowledge, this an ornamental woodturning process. Done well it's amazing. Love your stuff.
Thanks! I'm having a little trouble finding anything with a consistent pattern by that name. Is there some other name for it maybe?
Once again another beautiful project in the making. I always want to make my own surface gage but I have three of them. And just trying to give them away is a lot harder than you would think. Looking forward to the next parts. Love the side projects.
I know how that can be. There are a lot of things I think would be cool to make but I don't really need more of. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support!
Agreed... Also if you are trying to give away a surface gage, I am on the student Baja SAE team at NCSU (we work in the same shop and share tools with the Formula SAE team too, both of which are university clubs that build performance cars to compete against other universities) and we do a ton of machining for our car and could really use a surface gage if you want to donate one (our team, as all baja sae teams, are not for profit and rely on donations). Also I know this is a wild request and super random but figured I would give it a shot lol
If there is any cause worth donating to in engineering it’s Formula SAE and Baja. In many schools it’s the only hands on experience they can offer. I’m an FSAE alum myself
Great job, and you demonstrate just how seductive a tool like a surface grinder can be. Once used always used.
I really can't escape its allure.... haha Thanks!
I was watching a Gentleman that was fastidious about his grinding, really fastidious, he advised using a piece of wet paper (newspaper or paper towel depending on the piece you are working on) under the piece as it will create a more level surface to do the initial grind. It seemed like a really clever idea and maybe useful for yourself in the future. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Apologies I cannot remember the Gentleman's name, I watch too many engineering/machinist videos.
Thanks! That sounds like a Solid Rock Machine Shop, Oxtool, or Renzetti trick if I had to guess
@@InheritanceMachining Good morning Sir, yeah sorry I cannot find it in my history, but I agree it is more than likely one of those Gentlemen. Have a great day and an even better future.
Commenting for the algorithm. Keep up the awesome work!
Much appreciated! Thanks
That was some beautiful work. I really enjoyed the video.
Thanks a lot!
As always, great video! I really enjoy watching them and it motivates me to do more projects on my minilathe and minimill.
That's awesome! Glad to hear that. Thanks!
Are you a mechanical engineer? I’m studying and just finished my fluid dynamics course I graduate next year and fell in love with your channel..spent ten years in the army and got shot in my left shoulder so CAD/Office work helps that shoulder relax but want to get into machining as well because of this..I do leather work that helps, like therapy to me really..anyway thank you for this
Thank you for you service, Paul. Yup I'm an ME. Machining may be a good for you for that same reason. Very therapeutic both mentally and physically, though at times there is need to move heavy stuff like chucks and whatnot. But a lot of the bench top style machines are manageable.
Oh nice can't wait to see it
I absolutely love your channel
😁 thank you kindly!
Phase 2 rotary tables have metric t slots, I had the same issue, took a carbide endmill and opened up the t slots so I can use standard t nuts.
I realy love your videos and the editing and narration style. It's really nice to see you setting up your new old shop. Keep up the amazing work and content!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Yours is a channel I’m glad I stumbled into. Excellent work and very entertaining.
Much appreciated!
Great video. Some pointers for you. You should never run an endmill in a drill chuck. Unless you are plunging straight down. The chuck can come off the arbor and will make for a very bad day. Also, the roughing endmills looked like you were turning them to fast that’s why they died early. Instead of taking small depth of cut take full depth with light radial cut. This will let you use all the flutes you paid for. If you dull the end of the tool the endmill is trash and you never got to use the top of the cutting flutes. Keep up the good work. The videos are great. I would love to do what you are doing and pass knowledge to the next generation of machinists.
Nice video, excited for the final product.
Thank you!
as usual, i love the video and what you do and how yo do it and the way you comment it... and your magnificent drawing table blew my mind... this is right down my alley... it is a pleasure to watch you make drawings on it
is that your granddad on the danger, do not operate pass?
Thank you! I love my drafting table. Although it takes more time to use and a bit more planning before you make line (so you dont run out of room)
It sure is. He's watching over me. You're the first to notice that! The thumbnail of my first video has the same tag in it. It's not super obvious but I know it's there and I liked how fitting it was given the topic of the video.
Just BEAUTIFUL! My projects go the same with all the small projects that pop up. Can't wait to see it done.....
At this point I think they are nearly unavoidable haha thanks!
Relatively new subscriber, but wanted to say great work on the channel mate. 15.4k subs at the time of writing, and I can see that going to a silver play button in no time.
Now I get to go check the back catalog of vids :)
I really appreciate the support! Thank you!
Good work. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎
Cool! Thanks!
Impressed !
thanks!
Another great video!
Thank you!
I like the tool marks too and I bet others do also. Good call
Absolutely love this channel. Great use of music and nice tight editing and of course great content, keep it up!
Thanks, man! I appreciate that!
I have to say, If I had a surface grinder I think I would also use it on every part for which it was remotely applicable. When you have a cool tool, you use the cool tool. This is the way.
This is the way indeed
Nice work with the rotary table.
Thanks!
dam cliffhanger . nice vid hate haveing to wait to see the final results . as always nice work
If only there was more time in the day. And fewer side projects 😂 Thanks
It's pretty nice your grandfather had many items he seemed not to use but had just in case for someday later.
Such a great channel!
Pure joy. 👌
Really enjoying your videos. Thank you.
Thanks!