Skilled enough by nature.Practice and schools can only do so much.Talent is a gift only some have in any field.I know one of my uncles if he was still here could do some seriously good work.
@@samrodian919 Yes very true.But when it comes to skilled craftsmen there are those that have it and those that don't.That's where recognizing and nurturing and encouraging such abilities is so important.Much more than gender studies etc.
What do ya mean, that's all you got time for this week? Not again. I was just getting into that! Don't you just love it when a plan comes together. Every man with a skill. Every man pulling together building a machine that will look good, work, and show everyone that team work really does work. Great work, fellas.👍⚒️🏴🇬🇧🇺🇦🇮🇱
It'd be nice! Unfortunately, they've got a skilled machinist in house, and I don't think there's anything the lads can't do, that Kurtis Could, and is needed for the museum.
@@michaelmcclown5593I don’t think money would be an issue and Kurtis is a reasonable man. I’d be more worried about the time he has as Kurtis is usually pretty busy.
This should be part of every school curriculum so we can bring new generations into the world of engineering. Whats not to like about making things? Good to see young guys involved on these projects but they only get their skills from the older guys. Well done Aus Armour!
That may end up the fastest Panzer 1 ever. Love seeing real machinists doing their magic, no CNC or Auto feed, just skilled hands and eys turning a block of steel into a precision part.
My Dad told me that the metal work that was normal, routine stuff was originally done for railroad suspensions and for Naval ships' drive components; the metal work these talented metal workers do at Oz Armour is one-off, specialty stuff. The original tanks were made in immense factories with huge machines; most of the work was done by stamping the metal when it was newly made, and thus comparably soft, with just outrageously(by today's standards) huge hydraulic presses. Then they would be finished, using huge milling machines - so everything was done quickly and easily, by the manufacturer's point-of-view. This is how they made so MANY of these magnificent machines. They destroyed most of them after the war, as soon as they could. Many of the armored vehicles we have were found relatively recently, they were buried in bogs and thought to be lost; but the cold fresh water and it's mud actually preserved them. But the engineering CAN be understood, and replicated. This is why these videos are so absorbing; you have to remember, the whole world used to be done this way. You start to understand the forces involved by thinking of the making of these individual parts - that they used to stamp out those swing arms and drive assembly housings by the dozens every shift, and then assembled them in huge plants that were underground and hidden from the Allied heavy bombers, and then shipped by train to the front, where they would fight for a while and then the crew would have to destroy their tanks as they had small mechanical problems or ran out of fuel and then abandon these magnificent, expensive machines - after they blew them up. The men in this shop have done videos showing how they straighten armor plates that are over an inch thick and then blown apart - the force needed to do that to that high quality steel, THAT thick, is just mind boggling. What a waste of resources that whole war was; and you can just imagine the expense and effort put into those tanks recently sent to Ukraine - and the ones us Western countries send them are the old, used stuff. Well, enough ancient history; sorry about that. So, keep up the good work, Oz Armour Workshop; and Thank you for making these magnificent old machines come back to life from wheel-barrow loads of scrap steel bits and pieces that are all that's left of the Nazi Reich's world-conquering machines. see you next week.
I, m impressed with the high levels of skill at all the various stages of your in house construction, i love the work that you do built and made to a very high standard and what a fantastic example of restoration that you do in Australia all those coutless miles away from where they built, used, and almosttotally destroyed in war. But thanks to you re-manufactured parts back into life again, like glyns master piece the MG 34 that looks so real, as but as you put your hands on every thing it turns to gold, when it all comes together to make a superb example of what see and read about from the history of ww2 like no other way that is as real as these vehicles can be seen running around in front of our very eyes.
I don't know about anyone else here, nut I'd LOVE a rolling total of man hours each project episode.I think it would put all your graft into perspective!
WOW !! This video is the perfect showcase of talent, ability, engineering & historic restoration. The owner of this museum has most definitely invested in the very best people for the job. Sheer excellence. Many thanks
It's great to see a family not just a great team getting it done.I like watching Bo at work.He's just like someone I knew at school that grew up to be a really decent human being.I'd like to be there to see the Tiger 1 one running around.I like the late steel wheeled ones and to my knowledge there are none running.The one at Samaur should be at some point but I think Queensland is more budget friendly than France.
as ever i watch these vids, i get so into the action, 20 minutes seems to pass in just a few never ceases to amaze me the amount of work and effort going into these projects, the manufacturing, replication of parts from all angles, makes me appreciate even more the industrial scale and technology used to build these amazing machines
The amount of time required to recreate 80yo [give or take] machines of war from salvaged parts, original drawings or even a few photos is amazing. Originally made in factories with all the required jigs and machines, plus castings, these craftsmen have to 'make do' with what they have and their results speak for themselves. I love this channel. Well done "boys".
I want to thank you blokes for resurrecting one of my favourite German vehicles. My first love in german light Panzers is the Panzer II, and this tank caught my fancy when studying the 1939 and 1940 Polish and French campaigns. --Bob Bailey in Maine, USA
I cut my teeth on a four jaw before everyone started saying things were impossible. It's good to see a proper machinist in action. It's an art to run a manual lathe that's fast being lost
Me too, I was watching his final adjustments of each jaw like a Hawk. It took me AGES to acquire that knack of the slightest of taps with the key, then retighten
The workshop wednesdays give an impression of how much work and time it takes to do such restaurations. I did similar work with turbines, and office people always vastly underestimated the time it took to get it running again.
All your machining is done old school on manual machines No CNC equipment ,you are so fortunate to have the quality of craftsman ,like Beau and Glen and the rest of the crew it's amazing the workmanship ,I worked as a machinist for a number of years and I can appreciate what you mates accomplish ,it's Brilliant workmanship Lads
Your level of craftsmanship is jaw-dropping. Simply, I remain astonished every time I see the results you achieve with the tools you use... that's amazing.
You have some very Awesome and Amazing people there at the Museum !! Thank you for sharing your Fantastic Museum on TH-cam ! As i will Never be able to see the Museum in person ! So very glad these Awesome Machines have a great forever home !!! 🇺🇸 / 🇦🇺 ❤️🤍💙
Again, and as usual, another great episode! So much fun to watch and simply amazed at what can be done by trained, experienced, skilled "lads". I'm still in awe that Glen machined that part from square stock! And to watch the drive sprocket come together from parts! I was like, that is so incredible! It just shows that with some tools and know-how you can literally make almost anything. Can't wait to see to the Pzkpfw 1 run again! Keep up the great work guys! I can't wait for next Wednesday's episode. Cheers from Florida!
Excellent work guys! I just love that youse can make your own drive sprocket. It's gonna be fascinating how the sprocket teeth ring gear is made I can't wait! 😃👍!
With the "right tools", you are able make nearly everything! This is normally an expression I use when seeing a tool being used for something which it is definitely not intended for, but in this case it is very fitting!
The fabrication skills of your team is phenomenal. I get how as a museum the goal is to preserve history, but personally I find, "this is how we recreated a drive sprocket" much more interesting than "now we install a drive sprocket". Maybe if we know the story behind the drive sprocket, then I'm more interested, but I suspect we wouldn't get very detailed level of information about it. Also glad the engine is a runner!
Thanks again team for another brilliant Workshop Wednesday. With the video from Jason on Friday I can just make it through to the next episode of Workshop Wednesday. hopefully. Cheers
Something I wondered about (and think I've confirmed) I'm fairly sure that Hilux engine has more power than the original Panzer 1 from the factory. Enjoying watching all your work - looking forward to more Workshop Wednesdays
As everyone has already commented, the skill level of these lads is astounding. I would say it's probably higher than an original German made machine. Keep up the good and entertaining work.
That 20minute episode felt like 5minutes, it was so absorbing. Loving this and can’t wait to see a running Pzkw I at the other end.
Yes I agree,I think 1 hour would be more like it but I suppose they only have so much time to produce these videos.
The level of craftsmanship in this workshop is truly astounding to watch. Thanks Kurt!
There's a good lesson here. Kiddies, seek out these geezers who know all the tricks of any trade.. and LEARN!
Agree
Once again, I'm so impressed by the skill of these chaps. No university can teach this stuff .... it's just practice practice practice
Interspersed with oops, oops, crap, oops, shite, crap, damn it, ahhhhh, there it is.
Skilled enough by nature.Practice and schools can only do so much.Talent is a gift only some have in any field.I know one of my uncles if he was still here could do some seriously good work.
Yes only the "University of working life" can give you those sort of skills and an apprenticeship is the all important start.
@@samrodian919 Yes very true.But when it comes to skilled craftsmen there are those that have it and those that don't.That's where recognizing and nurturing and encouraging such abilities is so important.Much more than gender studies etc.
It should be called Workmanship Wednesdays. The quality of work is simply out of this world. Greetings from America
What do ya mean, that's all you got time for this week? Not again. I was just getting into that!
Don't you just love it when a plan comes together. Every man with a skill. Every man pulling together building a machine that will look good, work, and show everyone that team work really does work.
Great work, fellas.👍⚒️🏴🇬🇧🇺🇦🇮🇱
The "boys" are worth their weight in gold.
Too bl**dy right !
Seeing these videos makes me appreciate how much work goes into producing vehicles like this. You lads are fantastic at what you do, keep it up!!
Kurt are you getting ‘jacked’?!! 😂
It’s a joy to watch craftsman at work. Awesome as always 👍🏻🇦🇺
Great episode! Love my Workshop Weds!
Would be great to see you guys do a colab with Kurtis from Cutting Edge Engeneering
I don't think they can afford Kurtis.
It'd be nice!
Unfortunately, they've got a skilled machinist in house, and I don't think there's anything the lads can't do, that Kurtis Could, and is needed for the museum.
@@michaelmcclown5593I don’t think money would be an issue and Kurtis is a reasonable man. I’d be more worried about the time he has as Kurtis is usually pretty busy.
@@sniperfi4532 He is indeed.
This should be part of every school curriculum so we can bring new generations into the world of engineering. Whats not to like about making things?
Good to see young guys involved on these projects but they only get their skills from the older guys.
Well done Aus Armour!
Makes my Wednesday complete😄
Kurt, great job on filming and editing. Very professional. Music can be polarising but I think it's very well placed in these videos.
Another great Workshop Wednesday
Slick crew, I was amazed at the lathe operator manually feeding everything .
I really don't travel much but I really should make the effort to get up and see this place.
Great stuff as always guys.
When that music kicks in i always know the episode is nearly over, great work as ever
Apart from all the brilliant work you do you all have a great attitude to life, there are far to many people in the world stuck up themselves!👍
Lathing metal is always fascinating to me. Great job Glenn.
That may end up the fastest Panzer 1 ever. Love seeing real machinists doing their magic, no CNC or Auto feed, just skilled hands and eys turning a block of steel into a precision part.
These fellas are true artisans. I'm always impressed with the attention to detail that is put into every piece that is made.
My Dad told me that the metal work that was normal, routine stuff was originally done for railroad suspensions and for Naval ships' drive components; the metal work these talented metal workers do at Oz Armour is one-off, specialty stuff. The original tanks were made in immense factories with huge machines; most of the work was done by stamping the metal when it was newly made, and thus comparably soft, with just outrageously(by today's standards) huge hydraulic presses. Then they would be finished, using huge milling machines - so everything was done quickly and easily, by the manufacturer's point-of-view. This is how they made so MANY of these magnificent machines. They destroyed most of them after the war, as soon as they could. Many of the armored vehicles we have were found relatively recently, they were buried in bogs and thought to be lost; but the cold fresh water and it's mud actually preserved them.
But the engineering CAN be understood, and replicated. This is why these videos are so absorbing; you have to remember, the whole world used to be done this way. You start to understand the forces involved by thinking of the making of these individual parts - that they used to stamp out those swing arms and drive assembly housings by the dozens every shift, and then assembled them in huge plants that were underground and hidden from the Allied heavy bombers, and then shipped by train to the front, where they would fight for a while and then the crew would have to destroy their tanks as they had small mechanical problems or ran out of fuel and then abandon these magnificent, expensive machines - after they blew them up.
The men in this shop have done videos showing how they straighten armor plates that are over an inch thick and then blown apart - the force needed to do that to that high quality steel, THAT thick, is just mind boggling. What a waste of resources that whole war was; and you can just imagine the expense and effort put into those tanks recently sent to Ukraine - and the ones us Western countries send them are the old, used stuff. Well, enough ancient history; sorry about that.
So, keep up the good work, Oz Armour Workshop; and Thank you for making these magnificent old machines come back to life from wheel-barrow loads of scrap steel bits and pieces that are all that's left of the Nazi Reich's world-conquering machines. see you next week.
I love the fact that once you slap some paint on them, the "homemade" parts are indistinguisable from the original parts.
You guys are magicians!
I, m impressed with the high levels of skill at all the various stages of your in house construction, i love the work that you do built and made to a very high standard and what a fantastic example of restoration that you do in Australia all those coutless miles away from where they built, used, and almosttotally destroyed in war. But thanks to you re-manufactured parts back into life again, like glyns master piece the MG 34 that looks so real, as but as you put your hands on every thing it turns to gold, when it all comes together to make a superb example of what see and read about from the history of ww2 like no other way that is as real as these vehicles can be seen running around in front of our very eyes.
I don't know about anyone else here, nut I'd LOVE a rolling total of man hours each project episode.I think it would put all your graft into perspective!
Man, it has to be thousands of hours into some of those vehicles.
Every time the ending music starts to play I'm disappointed because I don't want to episode to end! Great work and another great episode.
Not only entertaining but highly educational. Best time of the week is Workshop Wednesday. Thank you Kurt. Awesome as always.
I could watch stuff like this for HOURS, its so watchable
That went so quickly, time does indeed fly when you're having fun.
The chip didn’t fall far from the block with Beau and Glen.
Love your work, AusArmour 👍
You are all the best bunch of fabricators I've ever seen. A joy to watch.
More from Glen please, really would like to see more of the lathe fabrication process.
WOW !! This video is the perfect showcase of talent, ability, engineering & historic restoration.
The owner of this museum has most definitely invested in the very best people for the job. Sheer excellence.
Many thanks
It's great to see a family not just a great team getting it done.I like watching Bo at work.He's just like someone I knew at school that grew up to be a really decent human being.I'd like to be there to see the Tiger 1 one running around.I like the late steel wheeled ones and to my knowledge there are none running.The one at Samaur should be at some point but I think Queensland is more budget friendly than France.
Who ever is selecting the random images for the inserts is spot on. Keep up the good work!
Love Workshop Wednesday
as ever i watch these vids, i get so into the action, 20 minutes seems to pass in just a few
never ceases to amaze me the amount of work and effort going into these projects, the manufacturing, replication of parts from all angles, makes me appreciate even more the industrial scale and technology used to build these amazing machines
Always a joy to watch the craftsmanship involved
Love ya Glenn. Not everyone needs the limelight
Magnificent machining, you have some master tradesmen 😁👌👌👌👌👌❤️❤️🇦🇺
Yes !! The best thing about Wednesdays! 👍😎
The amount of time required to recreate 80yo [give or take] machines of war from salvaged parts, original drawings or even a few photos is amazing. Originally made in factories with all the required jigs and machines, plus castings, these craftsmen have to 'make do' with what they have and their results speak for themselves. I love this channel. Well done "boys".
That is some masterful cooperation! Hat`s off to our Australian cousins!!!
Amazing work yet again Boys !!!!!
I want to thank you blokes for resurrecting one of my favourite German vehicles. My first love in german light Panzers is the Panzer II, and this tank caught my fancy when studying the 1939 and 1940 Polish and French campaigns. --Bob Bailey in Maine, USA
Your mechanical magicians are always amazing! Talent, skill, and creativity all wrapped up in the team.
I cut my teeth on a four jaw before everyone started saying things were impossible. It's good to see a proper machinist in action. It's an art to run a manual lathe that's fast being lost
Me too, I was watching his final adjustments of each jaw like a Hawk. It took me AGES to acquire that knack of the slightest of taps with the key, then retighten
Easy to see how everyone enjoys rebuilding these old pieces of military equipment. I have to say, I would too...
Great video Kurt indeed showing team work can make miracles become reality. Well done all!
Brilliant engineering 😊
The workshop wednesdays give an impression of how much work and time it takes to do such restaurations. I did similar work with turbines, and office people always vastly underestimated the time it took to get it running again.
That hydraulic press has such amazing power. To see the thick steel bend into shape seemingly easily. Very cool! Thank you
Thanks again. I do enjoy watching skilled craftsmen.
Always an Outstanding video and presentation.
Fantastic Guys! 👍👍👍
What a wonderful pleasant workplace, love to work there
Your team is very good, I can't wait for additional episodes.
Good progress. Nice work gentlemen.
All your machining is done old school on manual machines No CNC equipment ,you are so fortunate to have the quality of craftsman ,like Beau and Glen and the rest of the crew it's amazing the workmanship ,I worked as a machinist for a number of years and I can appreciate what you mates accomplish ,it's Brilliant workmanship Lads
Absolutely love watching you guys making the parts to bring another project back to life absolutely amazing thanks for another cracking vid.
Your level of craftsmanship is jaw-dropping. Simply, I remain astonished every time I see the results you achieve with the tools you use... that's amazing.
Love your videos. I could watch them all day 👍🏻🇬🇧
You have some very Awesome and Amazing people there at the Museum !! Thank you for sharing your Fantastic Museum on TH-cam ! As i will Never be able to see the Museum in person ! So very glad these Awesome Machines have a great forever home !!! 🇺🇸 / 🇦🇺 ❤️🤍💙
well done, guys!
You guys do such an amazing job. I marvel at your guy's attention to detail. I always look forward to the workshop Wednesday.
these skilled people are a credit to our country
I just love this channel. Such quality workmanship and great personalities make this a very enjoyable show. Hats off to you men at the Museum!
Too freaking cool guys. Can't wait to see this one finished.
This is Tank “Crack”, irresistible viewing, very impressive craftsmanship and teamwork! Way to go!
The best way to start a Wednesday morning. Thanks Guys.
Again, and as usual, another great episode! So much fun to watch and simply amazed at what can be done by trained, experienced, skilled "lads". I'm still in awe that Glen machined that part from square stock! And to watch the drive sprocket come together from parts! I was like, that is so incredible! It just shows that with some tools and know-how you can literally make almost anything. Can't wait to see to the Pzkpfw 1 run again! Keep up the great work guys! I can't wait for next Wednesday's episode. Cheers from Florida!
Always a great show….and especially love the Toronto Raptor hat that Jessie wears
Thanks Kurt and everbody in the shop. It is a joy to watch. Well done, Guys!!! (PS! I could watch a whole hour of this) Greetings from Denmark
You guys never fail to amaze. Thanks for sharing.
Can’t wait until next Wednesday. I enjoy these videos so much!
That engine was beautifully gnarly when they got it to run, Am DYING to see that PzKpfw I running with that superb sound
Wow fantastic work guys
Fantastic work always by this team! I believe the best around. Cheers guys from Missouri USA..
top work there guys. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome brothers!! So good to watch 👍👍👍👍
It sounds like a tank motor to me. Really great presentation today. Thanks!
Excellent work guys! I just love that youse can make your own drive sprocket. It's gonna be fascinating how the sprocket teeth ring gear is made I can't wait! 😃👍!
The swing arm was a hell of an interrupted cut on the lathe, good job!!!
With the "right tools", you are able make nearly everything! This is normally an expression I use when seeing a tool being used for something which it is definitely not intended for, but in this case it is very fitting!
Love everything you guys do.
Fantastic. Enjoy watching your team making anything that puts them to a challenge. Unbelievable performance
Fantastic!
Comment first, watch next.
Keep up good work, guys!
Brilliant engineering skills as always. Love watching, keep up the great work👍
Absolutely brilliant channel guys. Love seeing the skills from everyone. But! You need to tidy up the pad on the ram of the press. 😀😀
The fabrication skills of your team is phenomenal. I get how as a museum the goal is to preserve history, but personally I find, "this is how we recreated a drive sprocket" much more interesting than "now we install a drive sprocket". Maybe if we know the story behind the drive sprocket, then I'm more interested, but I suspect we wouldn't get very detailed level of information about it. Also glad the engine is a runner!
Great vid. Really interesting watching the machining, too. Great skills all round.
Great job from the combined talents of Team Aus Armour. See you blokes next Week.
Thanks again team for another brilliant Workshop Wednesday. With the video from Jason on Friday I can just make it through to the next episode of Workshop Wednesday. hopefully. Cheers
Something I wondered about (and think I've confirmed) I'm fairly sure that Hilux engine has more power than the original Panzer 1 from the factory.
Enjoying watching all your work - looking forward to more Workshop Wednesdays
Great craftsmanship! Btw the new engine sounds beautiful!
Fun to see an end mill in use. incredible shop you guys have
NO CNC NO NOTHING BUT FABRICATION. THE WAY I CAN RELATE THAT'S PURE TALENT!. PLUS GOOD PEOPLE!
As everyone has already commented, the skill level of these lads is astounding. I would say it's probably higher than an original German made machine. Keep up the good and entertaining work.
What a teaser flashing a new restoration project in the background behind the lathe at the end 😲
Not a new resto, that was the Stug III G in the background.
The other two current resto jobs are the Panzer I and SdKfz 221.