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Improvised DIY
South Africa
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2021
This channel is about being a home hobbyist showing you how to make and repair a variety of tools and machines cost effectively. If you don't have it make it. If it's broken fix it yourself. Learn with me on what the HQ800 multi-machine can do.
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Sharpening an End Mill (First Attempt)
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Testing the homemade tool and cutter grinder attachment for the lathe with an end mill. Any info on end mill rake angles will be appreciated.
Making a Cast Belt Sander Motor Bracket
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Making a Cast Belt Sander Motor Bracket
Making an Arbor for a Diamond Cup Wheel
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Making an Arbor for a Diamond Cup Wheel
Making Cast Bells as Christmas Presents
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Making Cast Bells as Christmas Presents
Making a New Tap Wrench Handle (New Tooling from JLCMC)
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Making a New Tap Wrench Handle (New Tooling from JLCMC)
Making a Pulley Adapter (Belt Sander Upgrade)
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Making a Pulley Adapter (Belt Sander Upgrade)
Pump Motor Mounting Bracket for the Belt Sander #machine #diy #tools #lathe #milling
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Pump Motor Mounting Bracket for the Belt Sander #machine #diy #tools #lathe #milling
Milling Machine Motor Replacement: Battling with Clearance #machine #millingmachine #HQ800 #diy
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Milling Machine Motor Replacement: Battling with Clearance #machine #millingmachine #HQ800 #diy
Experimenting with Oily Rags in an Ultrasonic Cleaner
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Experimenting with Oily Rags in an Ultrasonic Cleaner
Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt6
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Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt6
Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt5
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Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt5
Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt4
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Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt4
Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt3
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Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt3
Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt2
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Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt2
Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt1
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Tool and Cutter Grinder Attachment for the Lathe Pt1
Drill Powered Cement/Paint Mixer Build
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Drill Powered Cement/Paint Mixer Build
Making H Clamps for the Pallet Table and Angle Plate
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Making H Clamps for the Pallet Table and Angle Plate
Wig-Wag Steam Engine Build: The Base, Bushings, Cylinder Cap and Test Run
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Wig-Wag Steam Engine Build: The Base, Bushings, Cylinder Cap and Test Run
Wig-Wag Steam Engine Build: The Piston, Crank Connector and Sticker
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Wig-Wag Steam Engine Build: The Piston, Crank Connector and Sticker
Wig-Wag Steam Engine Build: The Cylinder
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Wig-Wag Steam Engine Build: The Cylinder
What is the step for on the bottom?
It is to assist with clamping in a parallel configuration. You want your clamping force on the tip and not in the middle.
@improviseddiy I see. Normally there is nothing under the clamp between the part and the packer.
This is the wrong tool for the job !
It depends on your needs.
They look super. That milling cutter worked really well. It peeled that steel off like potato. Nice one. Cheers Tony
Thank you, Tony! These end mills are a pleasure to work with.
lovely job Nico i use the guide washer method too atb👍👍😉😉 Kev
Thank you, Kev! The belt sander-and-washer method is super quick.
The stretched-limo of toe clamps.
Super long!
I can see im going to need one of those. Makes perfect sesnse to re sharpen end mills. Nice
Thank you, Paul! Replacing end mills is not an option for me.
Makes me nervous just watching.
It's always a stressful operation.
well done Idiy👍👍👍👍 i made a end mill sharpner here: 3 videos, angles will be in them, hope it helps th-cam.com/video/TGO8hp8v0kk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/u_XmiBozjrM/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/2RLyTvWZM7k/w-d-xo.html atb Kev
Thank you, Kev! I will have a look.
Guide to determine the primary cutter angles are shown below for selected materials. Low carbon steel ---------------------------- 5 to 7 degrees High carbon and allow steels ------------- 3 to 5 degrees Cast iron ---------------------------------------- 4 to 7 degrees Brass -------------------------------------------- 10 to 12 degrees Aluminum ------------------------------------- 10 to 12 degrees In the machining hobby we generally machine low carbon steel, cast iron, brass and aluminum. Two flute end mills are sharpened to cut brass and aluminum (10 to 12 degrees). Multiple flute end mills are sharpened for steel and cast iron (5 to 7 degrees). The secondary cutter angle is 10 degrees greater than the primary angle. Primary land width should be between .015 and .030 depending on end mill size. The dish angle for all end mills should be 1 to 2 degrees. I trust that this will be a good starting point for you ! Good Work , & GOOD LUCK !
Thank you, George! This info is super helpful. It seems that I am in the ballpark with the 7 degrees. I didn't know about the dish angle.
@@improviseddiy I sent you an Email with a PDF of sharpening end mills . . . the DISH angle would be most useful when taking PLUNGE cuts , I believe . * I meant to correct the spelling of 'ALLOY' in my comment - but it's the way it was written in the PDF ! ( TYPOS HAPPEN ! ) Other than just the sharpening angles - it would be BEST to follow the guidance for the WIDTH of the LAND , ( area that supports the cutting edge - since cutting longevity is affected , it would give more cutting time between sharpenings ! ) ** Of course , speeds & feed rate , & coolant / lubricant use ALSO play a significant role in cutting ! 'Glad to be of help !
Much appreciated George! I will make good use of it!
@@georgewocosky Hi George, your mail has not come through yet.
@@improviseddiy I sent it to your email that is posted on your youtube home page . . . I'll double check it , & send again .
Cool!
It is!
Dit is n netjiese opset. Ek kan sien dat ek so n metode gaan nodig hê in die toekoms.
Dankie Andre! Ek kon nie besluit of ek ek 'n hele masjien moes bou en of ek die draaibank moet gebruik nie.
Nice!
Thank you!
Ужас.
It works pretty fine.
Nicely done. Very satisfying to make your own parts for projects around the home. I really like your fixture plate setup and that little mini vice is awesome. Great video.
Thank you, Deez! All homemade.
Hi, still happy after 1 year? And i suppose it cuts at 45°. Im looking at buying a small band saw like this but thinking about the Flex... It might be just the size too small. What are your thoughts?
Hi Caleb. It suits my needs very well. For a hobby shop it's perfect. You just need to have quality blades on it.
lovely job Idiy atb Kev
Thank you, Kev!
Baie interesant. Netjies. Goeie werk my vriend.
Dankie Andre!
Hi Nico Nou eers. Myne het seker in die eerste jaar gebreek. Het dit vervang met high tensile threaded rod. Het net 'n high tensile nut op die end vas geswys. Werk nou al van 2011 met dit en geen probleme. Sien jy het ook 'n high tensile threaded rod gebruik.
Ja, hulle ontwerp is maar swak. Die nuwe drawbar voel meer solid.
Spot on👍👍
It was close!
A great save!
Thanks!
hi Idiy you were up against it a little, but problems were well overcome, where there's a will there's always way see you next time👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😉😉 atb Kev
Agreed Kev! The rotary table is earning it's keep.
Agree 👍
Al die pad.
Het 'n goeie lopie op die een gehad.
👌👌👌
Dankie!
hi Idiy keep the customers happy , proper job, only simple if you have the skill, machines and tooling to do it. atb👍👍👍👍😉😉 Kev
I agree!
Cool!
Thank you.
Waar het jy die Diamante wiel gekoop
Hi Lucas, op Takealot.
Ja dis nog n machine wat ek wil bou. N hoë presisie emerie wiel vir die sluip van buitels en boor punte. Goeie werk ou maat
Dankie Andre! Ek moet nog leer om end mills te slyp.
This method is good as my DTI is only valid for imperial threads and I only cut metric threads so my DTI is useless, not sure why in 2025 everything isnt metric. Anyway thanks for the video, cheers.
Have you tried printing a Metric compatible gear for your TDI and is your leadscrew also imperial?
@@improviseddiy Printing a metric compatible gear? thats way too advanced for me, dont even know what that means,i'm just a hobbyist.. Bought my lathe in Australia, everything is metric here except for my lathe and leadscrew so i have to always compromise. Cant believe that this imperial crap still exists.
Can't you order a metric leadscrew and half-nut for your particular machine?
Brilliant. I like your close up camera work. Toast....I like lots of lubrication doing this operation, it always works better for me. The diamond grit is not running true to the centre hole mount. That's a shame. Needs a re bore to centralize it. Great work though. Enjoyed........Tony
Thanks Tony! I cannot use coolant with the camera in the way. The mild steel is not too hard on the inserts. I wonder why the disk is warped, the back is running true. Maybe I should use it in the 4-jaw.
lovely job IDIY👍👍😉😉 i have one of those wheels i need to sort out thanks for sharing atb Kev
Thank you, Kev! I will try it out soon.
Neat!
Thanks!
Looks great, I made one like it just about the same.thank you sir
Thank you, Pat! This guy has a lot of work waiting for it.
Hi!! What is the T.P.I. Of the lead screw oh the HQ800?
It is a metric 16x4mm trapezoid leadscrew.
Thank you!!! You are an artist with that machine!!!
@@williamfvega-cuebas1342 Thank you, William!
Good project and some beautiful shoots of flying chips in there
Thank you, Enrico!
Hi This is a nice start of the year I will have a go at makeing a V block with this type off setup from Brian w.germany
Indeed! Enjoy it! Thank you for your support, Brian
@improviseddiy have you tried the baking soda wrapped up in aluminum foil trick, noticed over time watching your content, that you get alot of inclusions in your castings, seen multiple people use this trick, and it really seems to help, thinking 🤔 they used 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda wrapped up in a piece of aluminum foil, and it seems to get rid of 85-95% of those little pin holes and larger ones too, they put packet in crusible just before pouring, but becareful cause it will bubble up and push air out as you sir packet in there, hope it helps!
@@honeycuttracing On sacrificial parts like these, I am not worried about esthetics. I have done melts with baking soda. I am using soda cans as my main source of Alu and it is by nature full of impurities. If need to purify the Alu, I melt it down twice. What I have learned is that Alu will start absorbing gas when it's too hot or heated too long. Melting cans takes long and introduces a lot of gas. After a second melt it releases most of the gas and dross. Thank you for your support!
Interesting process. I like your rotary table. Cheers Tony
Thank you, Tony! There are 10 ways to do the same job.
4 different size vees would be nice.
Yes, you can make them to suit your needs.
great idea Idiy👍👍😉😉👏👏 its on my long list of jobs to do!!! regards & HNY Kev
Thank you, Kev! I use these a lot. Happy New Year!
A very simple setup!
Indeed!
Thanks, that is a time saver doing it like that , BTW nice end mill
Thank you, Pat! As you gain experience, you'll find better and faster ways of doing the same projects.
Are you going to weigh it in for scrap? Cheers Tony
It's all going for scrap! Happy New Year Tony!
Hi.They look nice and well made nice one for A Christmas present . Happy Christmas and a good new year from Brian w.germany
Thanks Brian! Merry Christmas to you as well.
Netjies. Dit lyk na n ordenlikke “ tap wrench “ nie die goedkoop goed wat mens vandag kry nie.
Dankie Andre! Ja, die een is van staal en nie Pewter nie.
Turned out great, Way better than my Harbor Freight Tap handle. I really need to get a proper handle. Nice endmills as well. Cheers.
Thank you, Deez! The older tools are better.
That shiny endmill is going to blow your mind. I've got some and it's enabled my mill to make deeper cuts look easy.
I am curious as to how it will perform. My first rodeo with these end mills.
@improviseddiy It will impress for sure.
@@paulrodrigues5562 Testing will happen soon! 😁😁
nice one Idiy like the end mills👍👍👍👍😉😉😉😉 best wishes Kev
Thank you, Kev! Ilike them too!
Looks great, I’ve got a old on I want to restore
Thanks Pat! The older ones are of better quality.
Always find some new trick when i watch your videos. Came out perfect 👌
Thank you, Paul! This metal is a pleasure to machine.
Great job, looks solid and vibration free.
Thank you, Tony! I was surprised that the boring bar gave my such a great finish.