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@andyd1006 - Thanks! Appreciate the comment.

@andyd1006 - The prices change so much I would not even have a good estimate for you at this point? Also, a pretty wide cost difference in brands. Pays to shop around online for the best price, leverage coupons and holiday pricing.

@andyd1006 - Really appreciate the feedback, may have to look into trying to do some formal teaching one day. All the best finding a course to take. Such a fun hobby/career to get into. I got started in high school shop class as well. Not many of those around anymore from what I understand.

@TomSimovich - Thanks, really appreciate the feedback. Glad this was helpful. I hope you like the other videos on the channel.

@jamesschroder1231 - Appreciate the feedback, thanks for the comment!

@adrain5714 - Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback. All the best with your course and your learning. Truly an amazing life long learning journey you are starting. I hope you find the other videos on the channel helpful as well.

@@JudiATodd Awesome! Glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment.

@@robertjones3610 Always appreciate comments. I get it, many small ones are not worth the time and effort. But show me where I can buy 1” and 1.5” drills for $4 and I will buy a bunch 😉

@bkrans9 - Thanks for the feedback. Glad this worked out for you.

@@mbarshesh Appreciate the comment and the feedback. In the intro I talk about the importance of getting them equal length so they cut equal, did not realize I hadn’t mentioned what actually happens when they are not equal and cutting even. Thanks!

@@MarcusViniciusMO Thanks for the question. I don’t believe the mic does that kind of damage to the bore IMO. The tip of the mic has enough radius that it does not scrape, just rubs. And you control the pressure so if it is a really sensitive bore you can use very little pressure. Just be sure you are using the same feel in the bore as you are with the outside mic you measure with and it should be an accurate measurement.

@@tigxxl thanks for the comment.

I also remember waiting for my toys less than 3 years ago. Except that I did my first welds on a course, except that the machine was worth less than my current torch 😂

@@tigxxl Wow! That sounds like a really nice torch 😂😂😂

​@@BladesIIB😂 Not necessarily, a standard 220 amp gas cooled Feonius torh with a quick-change tip, cost around 550usd. Now imagine what kind of tig with AC\DC I learned on 😅. If I had known earlier, I would have ordered a CK water cooled torch for 250a from the US, lighter and much more flexible with a flexible tip for much less money 😢

@@tigxxl sounds like a great set up. I was just joking since I know I have more machine than I need. But I do enjoy it. 😀

@@joshua43214 Thanks for the comment. I rarely used compressed air on the lathe. Also the only time it has happened in 4 years. I did an early project the hubs video on my channel and had piles of chips so I think not happened then.

@@bkrans9 I don’t have a 3D printer but I do have the aluminum ones available on my website BladesIIB.com go to the store and you will see them there.

@@BladesIIB Yes--I said 3d print before watching the video. It looks like you're the only game in town for this part! Before I buy, is it possible to remove that foam headliner part that covers it without totally destroying it? It seems to be glued in place.

Oh--and I had the idea to get somebody to weld in a hex key with a handle on it, so that it could more easily be opened and closed. Have you thought about doing that?

@@bkrans9 it is just 2 screws so you could maybe cut the liner just a bit to access. Otherwise it is easy to remove once the top is open. We were able to get out pump and leaky cylinders to work enough to get it open before repairing.

@@bkrans9 have not thought of that. I am not sure people would want the part hanging down inside the vehicle all the time. When it works you can get a T handle Allen wrench and it works pretty well just popping it up in the hole in the liner.

@MelanieRobertson-c6i - Thanks for the comment.

@@ocmswillie Lots of videos on the channel of different projects. It gets plenty dirty and full of chips. Thanks for the comment. Please check out the other videos.

@@twostroke12v71 Thanks! Appreciate the comment.

@@glasslinger Thanks for the comment. I do some welding. For a structural part like this on the drive train of a vehicle, not sure my welding would be the best. I am sure there are many other ways to get it done.

@@anonymoususer4356 Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback, and glad the video is helpful.

@@melgross Thanks for the comment and for sharing your expertise. I am sure it will help others. I don’t have the experience with the hubs or other wheels to offer any additional thoughts. I did purchase a balancer to ensure I am balancing wheels before swapping them.

@@BladesIIB you should mount all your wheels on their own hub. That saves a lot of time when changing wheels as all you’ll have to do when you put it in the machine is to give it a light run through with the diamond. If you change wheels a lot, you remove a lot of it when you put a wheel on a hub as you have to diamond it to get it concentric each time.

@@melgross Makes sense and sounds like a balancing and dressing time saver. Thanks!

@maryannromasanta7917 - Good thought. That may a little pressure. This one moves the chips slowly but extra pressure would be really nice. Thanks for the idea!

@@robotech Thanks! We are really happy with them. Appreciate the comment.

@kevinwards9365 - Thanks appreciate the feedback. I don’t have any experience with those larger wood routers so no idea if they are rigid enough to cut aluminum or not? Maybe multiple passes? The carbide could handle it for sure. Thanks for the suggestion.

@fizzy_b8532 - Thanks! Appreciate the comment. Lots of other projects I need to get more practice in.

@@XxYODADDY125Xx Thanks! Appreciate the comment.

@@TAWPTool Thanks! Really appreciate that.

@@ronaldhay1470 Sounds like a good way to do it. Always options for sure. Thanks for the comment.

@donaldnaymon3270 - Thanks! Appreciate the comment.

@@mikeyankofsky8003 No idea these days? Prices have changed so much would not even know where to begin. I have been buying tools for over 30 years. Priceless to me for the enjoyment I get from them. Thanks for the question.

@@madjack956 Nice, congrats! Hope yours works well for you. Mine has been great.

@@andrewmattson3299 Good recommendation! Keep is simple and easy. I like it. Thanks for the comment.

@user-tz5bb7cp8b - Yes, appreciate the feedback. Have learned a lot since posting this video. Used it the way my Uncle had, but have learned about gravers since then. Amazing skills those craftsmen had to use them and make the parts they did. Thanks for the comment.

@@Wild_Continental Thanks! Appreciate the feedback and the comment.

@@poolsicario5882 www.zoro.com usually has a good selection. Thanks for the question.

@13abelmendoza - I can't speak to wire colors since that can vary for any installation. For my install I only had to deal with zone wires and the common wire. Some thoughts, are you may have more than one valve and could have more than one common wire? You may need to power on a pump and one of those wires could go to the Pump connection on the timer, or you may have some other accessory powered and need to attach one of those to the 24v connection on the timer? If you are replacing on older unit, you will likely need to see what those wires went to on the old one. If you are starting from scratch, it may take some wire tracing to sort that out. Sorry I can't offer more help than that All the best getting it sorted.

@@mindfulrifleman7198 sure, just took some. Go to my website, hit the contact me form and send me an email and I will send them to you when I get in from the shop this afternoon - www.BladesIIB.com

@@BladesIIB i just sent you my email address on your website.

@@phenylhydride Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the comment.

@@freemarket913 Thanks! Appreciate the comment.

@@marceloiannini8199 Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the comment. Not sure it is a genius idea but it works well for me. The magnet backed dial does not stick great on the rounded surface. I made a collar for the tail stock so I can put the dial on the flat top of the tail stock and read off the collar and that works much better. You can check that video out here to see what I mean. th-cam.com/video/iQfGHEMSYnI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jrh2OMavZ659y16e.

@rmartinjr420 - Sounds like could be a faulty unit? Hopefully you can swap it where purchased? Have not had that issue so I don't have any insight for you there.

@@BladesIIB thanks for the reply. I actually figured it out, the power plug wasn’t seated right into the board.

@@rmartinjr420 Glad to hear it! Thanks for the update.

@thegraphixfoindry1681 - I am using a 50a 220 outlet that was already there for a welder plug. Your VFD should list what it needs? Bottom line, I have never popped my 50a breaker in the 3 or 4 years running the lathe. Good luck with your install. Thanks for the question.

@timkoss1029 - Thanks for the clarification about the "Functionality" to manually program, vs. the "Instructions" to actually be able to do it. And yes, I have seen a lot of comments about their customers service. Appreciate your comment. To me the real power of this unit is the wi-fi, no need for an additional weather station since it reads online and I love the app. If not using those features, I am sure there are a lot of other options out there.

@@BladesIIB it would take about 15 minutes for an intern to compose a comprehensible set of instructions to manually program the B-hyve with out the app.

@@timkoss1029 Sounds good, maybe Orbit will get the memo and make that happen. 🙂

@timkoss1029 - Guess I was lucky with my WiFi reaching. Good to know it does not have any manual options. Thanks for the comment.

@ypaulbrown - Thanks for the comment and the feedback. Glad you liked the video.

@Got2no - Glad it was helpful. Appreciate the comment.

@mihailfelixdumitresc - Sure, on the receipt they sent with it they have P5963067 Motor 3/4HP 110V/220V 1-PH. Hope that helps, thanks for the question.

@@BladesIIB Thanks a lot ! I appreciate it ! 👍👍

@alvarh9398 - yes, I know not a wood lathe. That is how my Uncle used it so that was my demo in the video but I have learned better now.

@RMOR_KNIVES - Appreciate the offer. Should be all set. Have been using it a while now and it is working great. Thanks!

@piccilos - Thanks!

@kimmoj2570 - Thanks for the comment. It is much more trimmed back now. 😅