Big News!
A kind of big thing happened these last couple weeks and our little family is now one member larger! So we're taking a short break to enjoy (and adjust to) our new little one.
I'm planning to...
2023-09-14 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Inheritance Machining posts
(AD FREE) These Will Save My Parts
Out with the old and in with the new. I'm finally making a more camera appropriate set of soft jaws for the lathe. But whatever you do, don't ask me how long they took to make.
Enjoy!
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2023-08-31 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Free the Nut! (Not What You Think)
So I decided to make one of those old machinists' captive nut puzzles. But of course I couldn't resist putting my own spin on it! 14 pieces should get you guessing at the solution 😉
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2023-08-17 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post(BONUS) Why I Don't Use Metric (Q&A)
You have Q's I have A's. Let's answer some more questions!
Enjoy! (video link)
2023-08-03 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostQ&A Time!
Let the questions flow! I'm loosely thinking about incorporating some updates on past projects so if you have any questions specific to those drop them below as well! Not limited to 1 question per ...
2023-07-28 14:16:37 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) What Happens When You Procrastinate...
With the whirlwind of projects lately I've been neglecting a few big issues with my milling machine. But I've had enough! Time for some fixes and upgrades.
(AD FREE) I Might Have Invented Something New...
Saving the best for last on this one. In the final installment of the rotary fixture build that got way out of hand I'm taking on a design that well... to be honest, I have no idea will work 😂 B...
2023-07-06 13:07:01 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Handles, Collars and Stops... OH MY!
Here's the moment you have all been waiting for. With the big stuff knocked out, I'm tackling all the little bits that make this rotary fixture plate all the more awesomer.
Enjoy!
(AD FREE) The Radius Fixture That Got Way Too Complicated
You saw me design it last time, so now it's time for the build. The quick change radius fixture is officially underway and let's just say, things got a little sticky 😉
Enjoy!
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2023-06-08 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) The Joy of Hand Drawing Machining Prints
As a result of not insignificant of scope creep, this next project grew to a bit more than 1 video would do justice. So I took it as an opportunity to answer a lot of the drafting related questions...
2023-05-25 14:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Some STYLISH Hold Down Clamps
This week I'm tying up a bit of a loose end and finally making a set of hold down clamps for the fixture plate. Never mind the fact that I have yet to actually use use the fixture plate... but I do...
2023-05-11 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post(BONUS) How an Engineer Becomes a YouTuber - April Q&A
Thank you so much to all the patrons who asked questions! You guys had some really good ones. This Q&A was great fun, and we'll definitely be doing more in the future. And make sure you stick a...
2023-04-27 14:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostQ&A Incoming!
Questions! Questions! I need questions! We're putting together a Patron's only Q&A video, so what would you like to know? NOT limited to 1 question per person, so let them fly!
2023-04-16 15:08:05 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) A FANCY Lathe Tool Height Gauge
What do you get when you cross an engineer with a wannabe toolmaker? A lot of over-complicated solutions to problems that probably didn't need solving. But sometimes those solutions end up being us...
2023-04-13 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Resurrecting the Phoenix Clock
Bought as a "build your own clock" kit for my great grandfather in the 1980's, legend has it that he never got it running before he passed away. So it sat abandoned in pieces for 30 years att...
2023-03-30 14:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Some Upgrades for the Lathe
After using these machines for over a year I've built up a lengthy list of improvements I'd like to make to them. So in this video I'm taking on a couple problems that have bugged me the most on th...
2023-03-16 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making the PERFECT Slitting Saw Arbor
Buy cheap, buy twice... or if you have a machine shop, make your own! I made the mistake of buying the cheapest slitting saw arbor on the market. And I got what I paid for. So I tried my hand at ma...
2023-03-02 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) A Life Changing Filming Upgrade
After a year of filming, and 29 videos. I've had enough... Enough of my TRIPOD! Constantly messing with all the levers, toggles, legs and whatnot has really been gnawing at my sanity. So I went all...
2023-02-16 15:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making a UNIVERSAL Tap Follower
I needed a "quick and easy" project after that last build and this was definitely not that... But it does have a little bit of everything. Drafting, chamfers, side projects, and, regrettably, visit...
2023-02-02 15:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Part 2 - Making the KING of All Knurling Tools
Round 2 for the knurling tool build finishing up the feed pressure assembly and taking this bad boy for test drive. And let's just say there's going to be a lot more knurling in my future!
(AD FREE) Part 1 - Making the KING of All Knurling Tools
I'm ringing in the new year with a much needed knurling tool upgrade! A very kind Patron named Erik noticed my troubles with my current knurling setup and sent along one of those great Hemingway Ki...
2023-01-05 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making Spindles for a RACE CAR!
In a first for my shop I'm taking on some parts that aren't actually for me. But I wouldn't exactly call it commission work. The Formula SAE team I was a part of back in college was in need of some...
2022-12-22 15:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making a VERSATILE Mini Pallet
In the ever expanding quest to have the right tool for every job, this build should hopefully cross off many items from that list. Here I'll make a mini pallet system that, in theory, should give n...
2022-12-08 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making a MASSIVE Fly Cutter
Everybody loves a good fly cutter build. But for this one I couldn't resist putting my own spin on it (pun intended). Sure it's BIG, but is the little things that make this cool!
(AD FREE) Making a MINIMALIST Wallet
This video I'm tackling yet another project that has uses beyond just being another tool in the machine shop. It's a wallet! Kind of a weird thing to machine, but I've been itching to make one of t...
2022-11-10 15:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making a PRECISION Machinist Jack
Back to the regularly scheduled programming of making machinist tools, I'm tackling an old favorite. The machinist jack. The concept comes from a very generous viewer who allowed me share his idea ...
2022-10-27 14:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making a BOLT ACTION Pen
As typical for a hobby machinist, most of my projects revolve around making more tools for my shop. It can honestly be a never ending cycle. But every once in a while it's necessary to break out of...
2022-10-13 14:01:05 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making an ARMY of Tool Holders
This one's been a long time coming. I'm finally taking care of my lack of quick chance tool post holders and more than doubling my collection. I think it will be a while before I have to re-mount a...
2022-09-29 14:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making Eccentric Cams
The final hurdle of this rotary chuck process was creating some pretty complex cams. Not only did these have a critical eccentric section in the middle, but they also had a square hole in the end. ...
2022-09-15 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post(AD FREE) Making a Rotary Chuck Adapter
The last video was all about the design, which was fun and all, but making it is a lot more fun! This video I take on the D1-5 cam-lock style rotary chuck adapter. And learn a few hard lessons alon...
2022-09-01 14:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post