Hi Joe, well the best 11 minutes I've seen this week on tips & tricks! I retired 3 years ago, spent a year going to auctions to buy lots of tooling & toys, spent a year fixing the garage up to make a comfortable shop, bought a mill & lathe, and I'm now enjoying myself. Adding all your tips & tricks to the mix just makes it even more fun & enjoyable as a hobby machinist! Please, you keep doing what your doing, I'll keep watching and learning! Thank you for all your knowledge!
moderndaytinker here Most fun i had as a tool maker - was the last job I had - working in a welding and machine shop.-- repair and maintenance is great. I finally learned to be a real MACHINIST.(a lot less stress) Wish I had someone to pass along my "tricks"to. I always say that I had a trade that people would do as a hobby 😊 😊😊 😊😊😊😊 10:52
Personally I'm surprised you don't have a million subs. I guess machinists or wanna-be's are few and far between, everyone uses stuff machinists make but don't know they even exist let alone that someone like Joe that really knows his stuff and is not ashamed to show it in public.
This last couple of generations look down their nose at anyone in the trades. They would rather sit on their ass and push paper, or pound a keyboard all day, and get paid an obscene amount of money for it.
@@JFSmith-nb8hf Exactly JF, more or less the point I was obtusely eluding to. I'm 82 I was raised by my Grandpa who was a machinist at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for decades so I was at his knee in his shop tinkering with stuff since I could stand up. I ended up working as a Technician for Ma Bell and eventually a lot of our nice old electromechanical equipment that required constant maintenance was replaced with computers and I got the boot at 32 years of service as the new stuff hardly ever failed and required little to no maintenance. Everyone below me went first so I got a few years at the end by playing a game of Musical Departments until my luck finally ran out. I was ready by then anyway but it was a couple of years too early, worked out fine.
@@JohnBare747 I spent the last 35 of the 40 in a general machine and welding shop in Bakersfield Ca. Did a lot of ag and oil tool repair, some aviation parts fab. Most of the stuff that came in the door was 30+ year old junk, with the customer expecting miracles. Looking back, I think we actually pulled a few off. 😆
@@JohnBare747 A couple of year ago we pulled up stakes an got out. Got tired of the neighbors stealing you blind if you turned your back. (among other things) We're out in the sticks about 40 mi. north of Prescott Az.. Nice and quiet, the scumbags and tweakers know better than to mess with people out here, they tend to get shot. Bay area is beautiful, miss a lot of things about the Golden State, just not some of the people, and the politics.
Great tips my southern friend. I have made a lot of banding springs and love them. Just make sure to debur those slicing ends eh. Good to see you again teach. You've got a teaching style that is really easy to absorb. Lots of new and old tricks all for free. Thanks Joe, ya rock bud.
I was a machinist for 40 years, but not stupid enough to think I know everything. Love picking people's brains for stuff I might not have thought of. Great vid, keep it up.
LOL I have been a machinist, woodworker and engineer for about 40 plus years. Grey Beard now. The older you get and the more experience you get, the more ignorant you become. This life is a full time learning mission that never ends. Always something new.
Thanks Joe - good ideas. Especially for a retired engineer who is teaching himself the high school metal shop course he never had a chance to take. LOL
Saw this when you first posted it, and still enjoy the reminders it gave me. Thanks Joe for oll the work you have done making these videos. Keep this up and you will have to make a ply list of all your Gems you made over the years.
Molre priceless wisdom from Joe! Some of these tricks I'd also worked out but most of them were new to me! Thanks for sharing Joe and keep making these videos!
Loving the classic re runs . My favourite one from past is expansion arbours, oh and how to run true on a non adjustable chuck, oh and the micro drilling one , oh and ……………they are all me favourite, thanks Joe😊👍☘️
Just another option: Rustinox suggested to me to use a sponge in place of springs. Always great tips Joe, I always learn something new. Now I'm off to make some flat sided cylinders.
Thanks for sharing Joe always an inspiration and thanks for sharing your years of experience in the machining field that’s helps more people than you know 👍 Thanks!
Joe, I am NOT a machinist. I really enjoy watching your videos, especially any about building your models. A few days ago you answered a question I've had concerning your skill. During one of the videos about building the model SHAPER you said that you served part of your apprenticeship working for a watch maker. Question answered. YOU can machine watch parts? No wonder you achieve the level of precision you reach, and after 40 years, maybe you are the Norm Abrams of metal work. Some 60 years ago i struggled with "High School Machine shop". Believe me, you have much more than just my respect. Have you finished the model "Milling Machine" yet? '-)
All of this is something you will eventually use. Bookmark this video. When you get in a clamping jam, watch it again. Much of this is now a normal part of how I do things. Life is easier than it was a few years ago.
Simple Solutions! Joe Pie's channel is full of great information. I always find some inspiration from his perspective on how to approach machining jobs. I began watching when I was learning for hobby machining years ago and I have a lot of confidence in the shop now from great information like that in this video. I consider Joe Pie one of my TH-cam mentors. Great work!
I'm digging the "recycled" content. These are videos that I have watched in the past but a refresher course is a great thing. You've taught me many tricks over the years, thank you for sharing your your knowledge!
I have a lot of new subscribers that probably don't look back at some of these. I think a re-release is good idea for videos I consider really valuable. Thanks for watching.
@@joepie221After I subscribed to your channel, I was hungry for more. I have seen all of your videos at least 3 times. I would rather watch your recycled videos than new content from others who seem to do little more than run non stop commercials.
Thanks Joe... excellent stuff! Doing this for 40 years... wish I had this 39 years ago. Cool though to figure it out on my own.... necessity will always be the mother of invention!
Great refresher! I sometimes bend a piece of steel banding like that into a Z shape for larger openings. It’s very versatile stuff. Never thought to use it before seeing this vid though.
If you have got a taste for Enfield's on mixed roads you should try India next. My wife and I did Rajasthan on a couple of Bullets for her 50th. Amazing people, food, scenery and culture. You do have to watch out for the stray dogs as well as cows, goats, monkeys and even elephants 😁
I made a pair of paralell bars with a ball trapped in between. Sitting in a shallow ball shaped surface So I can squeeze the part really hard without making my vise jaws or my workpiece
Joe good tips as always. I can't believe you only have a thousand subscribers after all this time. You certainly deserve to have a lot more. I think you are one of the best teachers on TH-cam for machining. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us.
Great video and great content. Joe you are my favorite TH-cam machinist. And I wish I had a guy like you in the shop to teach all the things we don't know 😅 👍💪 best regards from Denmark
I learned those tips on my own on the pre-youtube era, except for ball one on angle faces, instead I used an angle block or machining soft jaws for that odd part once in a while. Keep up the good work!
Thank you. So much to learn in one short video. I really have to think about this and how I can use this. It looks so simple when you explain but you need to learn to know. Thanks.
Years of experience in a short video, thanks.
Hi Joe, well the best 11 minutes I've seen this week on tips & tricks! I retired 3 years ago, spent a year going to auctions to buy lots of tooling & toys, spent a year fixing the garage up to make a comfortable shop, bought a mill & lathe, and I'm now enjoying myself. Adding all your tips & tricks to the mix just makes it even more fun & enjoyable as a hobby machinist! Please, you keep doing what your doing, I'll keep watching and learning! Thank you for all your knowledge!
Every day is a school day. Always a wealth of knowledge...thanks Joe!
moderndaytinker here
Most fun i had as a tool maker - was the last job I had - working in a welding and machine shop.-- repair and maintenance is great. I finally learned to be a real MACHINIST.(a lot less stress)
Wish I had someone to pass along my "tricks"to.
I always say that I had a trade that people would do as a hobby 😊 😊😊 😊😊😊😊 10:52
Personally I'm surprised you don't have a million subs. I guess machinists or wanna-be's are few and far between, everyone uses stuff machinists make but don't know they even exist let alone that someone like Joe that really knows his stuff and is not ashamed to show it in public.
This last couple of generations look down their nose at anyone in the trades. They would rather sit on their ass and push paper, or pound a keyboard all day, and get paid an obscene amount of money for it.
@@JFSmith-nb8hf Exactly JF, more or less the point I was obtusely eluding to. I'm 82 I was raised by my Grandpa who was a machinist at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for decades so I was at his knee in his shop tinkering with stuff since I could stand up. I ended up working as a Technician for Ma Bell and eventually a lot of our nice old electromechanical equipment that required constant maintenance was replaced with computers and I got the boot at 32 years of service as the new stuff hardly ever failed and required little to no maintenance. Everyone below me went first so I got a few years at the end by playing a game of Musical Departments until my luck finally ran out. I was ready by then anyway but it was a couple of years too early, worked out fine.
@@JohnBare747 I spent the last 35 of the 40 in a general machine and welding shop in Bakersfield Ca. Did a lot of ag and oil tool repair, some aviation parts fab.
Most of the stuff that came in the door was 30+ year old junk, with the customer expecting miracles. Looking back, I think we actually pulled a few off. 😆
@@JFSmith-nb8hf Cool, I pulled a couple or minor miracles in my day in my work. I'm in Oakland, Ca...
@@JohnBare747 A couple of year ago we pulled up stakes an got out. Got tired of the neighbors stealing you blind if you turned your back. (among other things)
We're out in the sticks about 40 mi. north of Prescott Az.. Nice and quiet, the scumbags and tweakers know better than to mess with people out here, they tend to get shot. Bay area is beautiful, miss a lot of things about the Golden State, just not some of the people, and the politics.
The professor holding class . Joe should be a teacher and thank you Joe.
Very nice and useful video lesson. I just would like to say thank you, Joe, for everything you are doing from the bottom of my heart!❤
169k subs later…freaking incredible, man. Here’s to 170k more. 🎉
Thanks Joe, really appreciate these tips and tricks
Thanks Joe...as i'v said before, i always learn something useful from your videos.
Always enjoy your old videos Joe. Your a great teacher- stay cool
How did I miss this the first time?!? Thanks Joe for educating a nation of machinists. You are a gem.
Thank you Joe for all the great information
Good stuff that makes life easier.
Woody
Awsome. Your a great teacher 😊
The most usefull 10mins of youtube I've seen for a long, long time!
Great tips my southern friend. I have made a lot of banding springs and love them. Just make sure to debur those slicing ends eh. Good to see you again teach. You've got a teaching style that is really easy to absorb. Lots of new and old tricks all for free. Thanks Joe, ya rock bud.
You are an amazing teacher! Another great video. Thank you and may God continue to bless your efforts.
Thanks Joe. Excellent video (UK)
All great ideas for parts holding.
Fascinating.
Thanks Joe, always worth my time to benefit from your skill and experience, every success to you
The Professor is in and teaching another Master Class!
Thanks Joe, I like specially the "bridge", and your angle block ideas.
Saw this video the first time. Saw it again today. Will watch it again next year. Speed round of great tips
I was a machinist for 40 years, but not stupid enough to think I know everything. Love picking people's brains for stuff I might not have thought of. Great vid, keep it up.
LOL I have been a machinist, woodworker and engineer for about 40 plus years. Grey Beard now. The older you get and the more experience you get, the more ignorant you become. This life is a full time learning mission that never ends. Always something new.
Things like this it's great to know . I been watching you for years I will keep watching for new things
You say that’s all you have. I think not. Every time I watch you, I learn😊something useful. Thanks again and God bless!
Thanks for yet another dose of magic clamping.
I feel like I just got twenty years of experience based knowledge in an eleven minute lesson. Thank you
Thanks Joe hadn't seen the cylinder one before. Always learning something.
Good on you Joe, this kind of info is so precious and immediate, that I need to watch again, So I saved it.
Thanks for planting seeds in our minds.
Thanks Joe - good ideas. Especially for a retired engineer who is teaching himself the high school metal shop course he never had a chance to take. LOL
Great I'll use these tricks!
I started with a "ho hum, a beginner video" attitude but lo and behold, the trough trick is a new one for me. I'm humbled yet again Joe.
Saw this when you first posted it, and still enjoy the reminders it gave me. Thanks Joe for oll the work you have done making these videos. Keep this up and you will have to make a ply list of all your Gems you made over the years.
Damn watching this a second time make me feel old 😂
Genius at work!
Thanks for sharing I always learn something new every time I watch
Molre priceless wisdom from Joe! Some of these tricks I'd also worked out but most of them were new to me! Thanks for sharing Joe and keep making these videos!
Set up is the key to making it work.
I always learn something from a Joe pie vid. Thanks
You're simply a very clever man. Thank you.
I appreciate that!
Thank you Joe for sharing these great tips with us. I have learnt a lot from your excellent videos.
Loving the classic re runs . My favourite one from past is expansion arbours, oh and how to run true on a non adjustable chuck, oh and the micro drilling one , oh and ……………they are all me favourite, thanks Joe😊👍☘️
Just another option: Rustinox suggested to me to use a sponge in place of springs. Always great tips Joe, I always learn something new. Now I'm off to make some flat sided cylinders.
I remember this from when it was first uploaded. I adopted most of these tips, to my benefit. Thanks Joe!
been doing stuff for 40 years. now i've got go put a flat on one of my ball bearings. thanks Joe
BRILLIANTLY DONE 🙄
Love the pallet banding trick, I've got a couple piles of Z shaped pieces that people keep trying to throw away until they see what they're for.
(7:28) - Happy birthday!
Great stuff- bears the repetition.
You are giving away all my secrets. It's good to see it shared with others.
Thanks for sharing Joe always an inspiration and thanks for sharing your years of experience in the machining field that’s helps more people than you know 👍
Thanks!
Thanks Joe, very useful stuff here!!!. Cheers from Buenos Aires!!!
Lone live Joe Pie. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.
Joe, I am NOT a machinist. I really enjoy watching your videos, especially any about building your models.
A few days ago you answered a question I've had concerning your skill. During one of the videos about building the model SHAPER you said that you served part of your apprenticeship working for a watch maker. Question answered.
YOU can machine watch parts? No wonder you achieve the level of precision you reach, and after 40 years, maybe you are the Norm Abrams of metal work.
Some 60 years ago i struggled with "High School Machine shop". Believe me, you have much more than just my respect.
Have you finished the model "Milling Machine" yet? '-)
Amazing. So easy when you know.Thanks.
Thanks Joe....Great clamping tips!
From little olde England.
This could be your Best / Most Useful Video ever!
Wow, Joe, you packed a ton of intel into a few minutes! Reminds me of Jimmy Diresta's old Jimmy Tips videos. Thank you for all you do for all of us!
A very important topic shared , thanks Joe
I often use two big rubber bands around the parallel and its' jaw to hold each parallel to the fixed jaw and the moving jaw.
All of this is something you will eventually use. Bookmark this video. When you get in a clamping jam, watch it again. Much of this is now a normal part of how I do things. Life is easier than it was a few years ago.
Simple Solutions! Joe Pie's channel is full of great information. I always find some inspiration from his perspective on how to approach machining jobs. I began watching when I was learning for hobby machining years ago and I have a lot of confidence in the shop now from great information like that in this video. I consider Joe Pie one of my TH-cam mentors. Great work!
Awesome, thank you!
I save some rectangular pieces of that flexible foam that many products are packed in. Makes great springs!
I use foam as well. Better range than a spring and very unlikely to ping off somewhere.
Great tips! A few I knew and a few I didn’t! Thanks for sharing!
I'm digging the "recycled" content. These are videos that I have watched in the past but a refresher course is a great thing. You've taught me many tricks over the years, thank you for sharing your your knowledge!
I have a lot of new subscribers that probably don't look back at some of these. I think a re-release is good idea for videos I consider really valuable. Thanks for watching.
@@joepie221After I subscribed to your channel, I was hungry for more. I have seen all of your videos at least 3 times. I would rather watch your recycled videos than new content from others who seem to do little more than run non stop commercials.
There's only a few sites I watch for these type of tips and yours is one. Thanks.
I appreciate that. Thanks.
Made many of those "strap springs" lol...and they're FREE!
A new master class.
These tips are money in the bank for young machinists. Keep 'em coming Joe, even old guys like me can learn a few things.
Thanks Joe... excellent stuff! Doing this for 40 years... wish I had this 39 years ago. Cool though to figure it out on my own.... necessity will always be the mother of invention!
Thanks Joe, some good tips there.
Regards,
Duck
Great refresher! I sometimes bend a piece of steel banding like that into a Z shape for larger openings. It’s very versatile stuff. Never thought to use it before seeing this vid though.
If you have got a taste for Enfield's on mixed roads you should try India next. My wife and I did Rajasthan on a couple of Bullets for her 50th. Amazing people, food, scenery and culture. You do have to watch out for the stray dogs as well as cows, goats, monkeys and even elephants 😁
Thanks for the wayback machinist tips Joe.
Hi Joe, thank you for your useful advices. The next time I‘ve to clamp a odd shape part, I know how to manage it.
Regards from Germany 🇩🇪
SPRINGS...what a great idea...i just had a project where i should have used it but didn't think of it.
Wire works too Joe, great vid. retired machinist
...We're the once that that should tank you for the amazing content you maken.
I made a pair of paralell bars with a ball trapped in between.
Sitting in a shallow ball shaped surface
So I can squeeze the part really hard without making my vise jaws or my workpiece
Great video! Always learn something! Thanks Joe.
Always great tips, thank you Joe
Great video
Thanks
Love your "gems"
Thanks for sharing Joe! 200k is in the making.
Joe good tips as always.
I can't believe you only have a thousand subscribers after all this time. You certainly deserve to have a lot more. I think you are one of the best teachers on TH-cam for machining. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us.
I appreciate that!
Happy B Day great tips
Thanks Joe! Great content! 👍
Great video and great content.
Joe you are my favorite TH-cam machinist. And I wish I had a guy like you in the shop to teach all the things we don't know 😅 👍💪 best regards from Denmark
OMG I cant believe I didnt think of all those problem solvers..Cheers Joe.
Nice tips. I mentor high school robotics and see that this is a great tip for HS students. Hopefully, they will remember this.
I learned those tips on my own on the pre-youtube era, except for ball one on angle faces, instead I used an angle block or machining soft jaws for that odd part once in a while.
Keep up the good work!
Love it
Great stuff....as always
I've never figured out what the bent insert with the .250 ball that comes in the old style wiggler set is for. I bet Joe knows!
Thank you. So much to learn in one short video. I really have to think about this and how I can use this. It looks so simple when you explain but you need to learn to know. Thanks.
Thanks Joe. You rock. Inspiring innovation. Next checkpoint 200k. Let's do this. :D
I find double stick tape works on parallels quite well.