Mr. Pete. You are teaching a whole new generation of people who didn't get the education from the schools we attended. YOu continue to teach and God Bless all your efforts 1000 fold.
The "extra credit" is awesome! I do feel like I am in shop class when watching your videos and to be honest it is a great feeling! Enjoy learning from your videos. Keep up the good work Tubalcain!
I enjoy homemade tools more than anything. You begin to look for reasons to use them. This is a really useful fixture that makes creeping up on final bores accurate. I would tend to buy delrin and turn the bore on lathe. Love your videos buy the way.
I'm 54 years old. A US Vet. I've worn many hats in my lifetime but there are a short list of things I'm most proud of and one of them is being able to call myself a machinist. It all started many many years ago when my father, a machinist before me, had to go to his shop for reasons I've long since forgot. But the memory of that day my dad asked me if I wanted to go along. It all began that day. The sights, sounds and smells...the MEN my dad worked with his whole life greeted us and seeing me, "little mikie," with "big Mike" my dad, will be forever burned into my memory. The camaraderie, the jabs and teasing..the machinery, seeing the chips come off the machines, turning colors as they cooled, the smell of cutting oils, the guys and their homemade hats made out of the newspapers they read while on lunchbreak(they made ME one and propped it on my little head. I felt like one of them!)the pinup pictures and calendars on the dirty walls, the cool looking wooden and brown tool boxes with all sorts of mechanical stuff everywhere and finally my dad seeing my amazement and fascination with it all, began to explain what this and that was....what the "black dirt and shiny silvery hot liquid " was. How one of the guys could take a solid chunk of metal and make this with it with the help of this machine and that...fast forward 15 years and 3 years of tool and die trade school later I followed in his foot steps. I inherited his well worn tools, and use them still today. I am now a Journeyman Maintenance Technician, having been a foreman, then a supervisor too. I now love to show younger folks some tricks that I learned from the old school'ers and dad when I was a young buck. Mr. Pete this was the first time seeing your video. I found myself smiling and strolling memory lane and remembering why I began and how much I enjoy doing this stuff. It was a simple reminder of how I got here. Made a living. Raised a family. Always had work even when times were tough. Again, I am most proud to be a machinist. Thanks for the memories and reminder.
Wow, that is quite a story. I really appreciate that. Reminds me very much of my own early experience. My dad would take me around to certain shops on Saturday morning where he talk to his friends. And yes I remember the smells and the calendars on the wall, and sometimes they gave me a doughnut. And everyone seem to be happy, I could go on and on about those little trips downtown. I thought I was the only one that was foolishly sentimental
@@mrpete222 no sir. I'll take that memory with me to the long dirt nap. I think of it very often. My father passed on very shortly after that. I only knew him a short time but he was a huge influence on me, obviously. Thankful for the time I had.
Have you ever wondered what the original Tubal-Cain's shop looked like? They lived quite a bit longer back then, so I imagine he had more tools than we can imagine. The longer I watch your shop class, the more I realize there is really no end to the tooling needs of a home shop. Even if it's just to learn the procedures involved in making a tool, there is a benefit that outweighs the cost. Thanks Mr. Pete. (as if I needed justification for a tool horde) ;)
Lyle, I enjoy this series. It reminds me of my son when he was 16. He entered colleg that year taking an industrial maintenance degree program. His first 90 day session was machine shop. He had advantage over his classmates by having just spent a year working in a machine shop with an old machinist. It was just the two of them and he got a lot of experience in that one year. During his 90 day session he made several complicated projects including a boring head. All parts were made from scratch. His classmates were working on simple projects. His instructor let him select projects that second year machinist students normally only worked on. That first session marked him as a star student. He was homeschooled and we weren't certain how he would perform in college. He didn't take any exams prior to college, but did well. He graduated valedictorian at 18, their youngest ever graduate. He never pursued machining but spent about 10 years as an industrial maintenance technician for a plant supplying engine components for Toyota. He specialized in the full range of the trade, but started his own electrical contracting company on the side. He took the independent plunge after those 10 years and has been extremely successful. After a full career maintaining a large machine shop I am learning manual machining in my hobby shop, but I am still under skilled to make my own boring head. I might try to tackle your boring head bore gauge attachment, but I will work from billet stock. I have no options to make castings. You are still my favorite TH-cam instructor. I look forward someday to meet you in person.
Mr. Pete, you taught another lesson without saying anything. That trick of using a transfer punch to set your height gauge for the set screw hole. I had never thought of that or seen anyone else do it before. I will certainly use that tip in the future
I really enjoyed your build. Your experience and planning resulted in a fine and useful tool. I really enjoy your discussion and explanation (and your humor). I would have loved to have been one of your students; fortunately through your videos, I can be. Thanks!
This was a really interesting project. I love applications on lathe and mill where one can use a dial indicator in various fixtures like this to enable precise cuts and adjustments. This segment also demonstrates how challenging some seemingly simple ideas can be to execute!
Hello Mr. Pete, Really have enjoyed your videos. I've had a Chinese lathe for about 15 years. I was deep into radio controlled 1/4 scale planes at the time and needed to build some motor stand-offs to get the engine out far enough for the prop to clear the cowling. This was back when I was still making money (pre-retirement) and had more money than common sense! I decided to try to make the stand-offs myself. They were made from 3/4" aluminum and were around 2-3" each and I needed 4 for each model. Don't remember how many I made, probably about 20. The little lathe was perfect for that. Fast forward about 14.675 years and I got interested in making a bore guide for a .22 rimfire I have. There was no commercially available bore guides that worked well. I dug out that old lathe and have become complete submersed in learning all I can. I had a milling attachment for the lathe (MicroMark 10"x14") so by trial and lots of error, created the device I wanted. Looked terrible!! After spend two days cleaning and adjusting all the gibs, replacing broken parts, etc,- drilling down the center went ok. Turning the outside went ok, after watching several dozen videos on "The correct way to grind a high speed steel tool", each one different than the last! When it came to milling the slots and recesses that I needed, it looked like a blind monkey with a dremel tool had attacked it. So, back to Little Machine Shop I went and ordered a mini-mill . Not too bad, about $1000 with the "Deluxe Tool Package". That was about 3 months ago. Since then I've spent about 4 times that amount to get all the other 'stuff' I needed (and a bunch of stuff I didn't need, but looked cool!). After weeks and weeks of watching your videos (I'm only up to TIPS # 189) and some videos from Blondiehacks and This Old Tony, I was able to create a bore guide that I could at least show to my friends! I have been remiss in hitting the 'Like' button on most of your videos only because I usually binge-watch them 5 to 15 videos per day. Did I mention that I really enjoy your videos? Anyway, thank you for taking all the time to enlighten us with your vast library of videos that both instruct and entertain. You had asked the question, "Does anybody read your comments after you've replied to someone else's comment?" I know that when I have commented to other TH-cam videographers, I receive an email when they comment back. Also, we all have a right to our opinions, even you! To the morons who think this is the forum to debate any and all issues with YOUR opinion, I say screw-um! Your the best, don't even think about changing. Best wishes, Tom Pratt, Nampa, Idaho
I am going to have to rewatch this series so that I can take the dimensions and draw it out in CAD to have for when I get a mill back. Modern CNC is wonderful but will never beat the old methods and there are people out there that could use this tool, from basic machine work to engine builders and beyond. I could see the need for something similar in the industrial shops that make 10 ton gears. I hated high school but stayed for my shop classes, drafting classes, mechanical shop, and math (yes I know liking math is weird but I was good with it). I could see a few minor changes that could be easily made that would be welcomed but are not needed. Even if people do not watch please keep the videos coming as long as they are fun for you, they are helping to inspire a new generation of machinists and metal workers. Thank you for the work.
Wow!... Great idea. I have a Sherline mill and if you've ever used their boring head then you know what I mean when I say your hoping and praying the whole time your using it you can keep accuracy. As the "dial" is a guessing game the whole time.
Thanks for another excellent lesson. I rather enjoyed seeing the entire process with this part created from idea, pattern, prototype, foundry work and final machining. Sadly we didn't have this stuff in my school so I've head to learn it as an adult. I've been fortunate to have several mentors show me the old ways and I consider you one of them.
I would think that your gizmo for the boring bar would be a must for boring small engine cylinders as they can be most finikey when it comes to piston/cylinder fit. Thanks Mr. Pete for a very useful tool.
Fussy is a perfect description of that retainer on the pin. It would be a lot easier to drill a through hole of smaller diameter, then drill the partial hole for the pin, and then drill and thread the *back* side of the pin. Then you can just use a shaft and knob to capture the pin without having to mill a fussy slot in the side of the casting. All in all it's a really nice project. I really want to give it a shot once I get a full size mill.
Nice accessory; I'm sure you could add to your income by selling the casting (hint). Little Machine Shop have aluminum flat backs available for AGD Group 2 indicators for $0.95. Starrett has them in steel, but the are $12 & up. I swap the backs on indicators when I know I'm just going to hold them by the shank.
I enjoyed this series, but I have to admit doing the small fussy parts is my favorite part of the projects, guess I am off kilter that way. I got a kick out of your red painted "casting loosener" looks just like my target rifle support we use to keep our rifle's forestock and barrel off the ground behind the firing line while awaiting our turn to shoot.
Thanks Mr Pete. I had to pause it and come back and pick up where I left off so please don't count that as not watching the whole thing. I also watched the extra credit footage. Have a great day.
You were saying: “If I were to do it again” Well, you could make another one out of 6061 T6, drill and bore the hole, and then mill the outside radius on the rotary table. I think I might put a clamp screw out on the ends of the arms instead of a set screw in the center of one arm so that both arms clamp instead of one set screw that’s pulling over to one side.
Those are good ideas. And the more of them that I fell I would make, the more improvements that could be added. And yes, originally I considered it to be a rotary table project
Enjoyable video. Your right, I most likely will not attempt to build the "bore-rite". However, it was a fine video and I picked up a tip or two. Thank you for a great piece of edutainment.
Well Mr. Pete, I think if you factor in the cost of materials, labor and what it would cost to buy the original, if you could get one, yours is better than the original. It seems to work just as good with a lot less into it. If I had a boring head, I would have made one yesterday. All the best to you and your family Mr. Pete.
You could use a ball interested of the locating pin, just leave an edge in the hole and plugg the other end. Love watching your videos ceep them coming BR from Sweden Anders
@@SweetTooth8989 I think you'll enjoy learning to cast. I haven't had a chance since highschool and I'm mid 50s. There was a foundry next to my work and occasionally I'd sneak over to watch the older men do castings. They were masters and worked in copper and bronze.
Thanks for part 2! I liked the overhead view you provided for the casting process. I found the new perspective useful as I'm planning on setting up a similar capability in my shop.
Hi, Tubalcain. In response to your question in VLOG#7, I do receive notices of your replies. Sorry to hear of the controversy which that video generated. Too bad, as I wish more people would value their freedom and individual liberty over government dependence and dictate. The profligate spending that has been occurring over the past 50+ years (especially the last 20 years) has caused me to lose confidence in both political parties. Runaway printing and spending is going to lead to serious problems for our beloved nation in the not too distant future. Nothing good will come from socialism/communism and it's sad to see so many people duped by the lies and misinformation. On a lighter note, the best pecan cracker I ever used was a rubberband powered "Inertia Nutcracker." It looks like they're still business inertianutcracker.com/ I imagine the commercial pecan shellers use a similar principle. Keep up the great work. I sure do enjoy your educational and entertaining videos!
I love this I will make one if I get free time in the shop this week. Thank you, I will send you a picture or video if your contact info is in the discription.
Cool tool, I think I need to build one! Was thinking at first that it would be a bad idea to leave out the indexing pin because of SINE error if the indicator is not properly aligned but then after quick calc, I came to realize that even if you had the indicator off by 10 degrees (which if I cant "eyeball" align to better than 10 degree's I got other problems I need to worry about), the error is barely .000015 per .001 of indicator movement. so yeah, that indexing pin is kind of redundant
You know it’s funny that’s exactly how my teachers taught me to write an essay with the tell em what you are gonna tell em the tell em then tell em what ya told em I very much enjoyed having old school teachers like that
I forgot to mention after watching the first video, That I measured my Chinesium 2" boring head and it was so close to the Criterion to be negligible (1.956", a testament to how accurately they make a knockoff nowadays). I have a lifetime career as a foundryman, but no casting setup, alas, so I will make it out of my aluminum scrap pile. I intend to make one and see the need. Thanks, teach, once again.
Please excuse me if this has already been mentioned, I scrolled down the comments, but did not read them all. You mentioned not using the spring loaded pin since it was difficult to make. I am thinking a fixed stop that would contact the top of the boring head would do the trick, something like an "L" bracket or shoulder bolt. This would keep the tool from dropping too low down and contacting the dove tail.
Another potential modification might be to change the indicator clamp from a direct bearing screw to a slit with the clamping screw flexing / pinching the slit. I recognize a slit would intrude into the locating pin bore area.
25:27 when you die and the next machinist goes through your tools n stuff they're gonna think you were some meticulous craftsman artist when they find that Bridgeport model. What a beauty she is. Cool tool tool Pete
Hi Lyle, Thank you for this series and the extra credit was good to see. Now, you may have already seen this but there is a clever bloke called Chris, his channel is Clickspring and he has a video on making a Form Cutter, Rope Knurling Cutter and Dies for thumb screws. They look beautiful so you might want to check it out - it is a 10 or 12 minute video. TH-cam Clickspring - "Home Machine Shop Tool Making - Machining A Set Of Vintage Style Rope Knurls". In his Shop Made Tools section #10. Stay safe and well :)
Great Video! I really enjoyed it. I am also fascinated by the foundry. There are many parts no longer available for Jaguars and having that skill could speed up the restoration process. great Stuff!! I've watched nearly all of your videos, and watching you lay something out Is really interesting to me. I learn something new every time. great tool! nicely done :)
The arm that has the thumb screw in it could be cut off just after the tapped hole. The thumb screw pushes the arm away from the boring head so the end of that arm is just for looks.
My sweetheart and I love the "casting" video's. Please never cease to have them. 'Cuz if'n yuz do cees em; we qwinna gunna bile yuz in erl. Oh yes we will. LOL Nope, No way; because we luv you too much. NONE finer. And per request... 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for yet another inspiring video! Such a tool surely has its place here. At the time ariund 6:55 You show the indicator holder. That is a riscy way grabbing the indicator tube in only one tiny spot. You could have issued a clear warning for overtightening the screw. I've experienced that when using "the normal" way, having a slit sawed grabber, the tube will be slightly imploded and grabb the measuring pin and will not come back out. Re Your, surely very patient wife and Your repeated borrowing her personal stuff..... Why not buy her some shop clothing and involve here in the shop work? I'm joking!!!!!! My shop, 1 mini mill, 1 mini lathe and now a 4 1/2" Universal Bandsaw resides in the kitchen! No problem as I since long is the mrs here….. I run my old tooth brushes in the dish washer and then classifies them for the shop work....
Hey ya call me an extra credit kinda guy. I had to know what you where using for sand and your moulding process. Talc and petro-bond (cool cope /drag) for me the stacks of plate hand cuff style . If I'm gonna build this . My oven has massive refractory brick (It takes a looong time for it to heat up) That oven Stan at Bar-Z the the refractory is real light and efficient . Only held onto mine cause that refractory could probly be used in an oil fired that could do iron the petro bond starting to look like a better investment the more i roll it around in my head Thanks cool show
Great project Mr Pete! thank you 👍 Another item for my to-do list. I need a bore gauge setting master to set my bore gauges do you have any ideas on making one of those? Regards Paul
I little off topic here...I have been watching your excellent videos for quite a few years now, and like most viewing I guess, I made up a likeness of you, having not seen you on camera. Since I have now seen you in your videos, it seems I now have 2 of you....funny, I know, but I just noticed that in your intro, your voice is slightly different to the regular part of the video. I have 2 complete versions of you. This is NOT a bad thing, I really love all of your work, it is indeed inspirational, but I am wondering if other viewers have the same thing going on in their heads? Keep up the GREAT work, my friend!!!
I am going to have to make one of these, if you should ever get to watching my latest video I am trying to bore a bearing recess to a about a 10th tolerance. Great video thanks
Mr. Pete. You are teaching a whole new generation of people who didn't get the education from the schools we attended. YOu continue to teach and God Bless all your efforts 1000 fold.
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The "extra credit" is awesome! I do feel like I am in shop class when watching your videos and to be honest it is a great feeling! Enjoy learning from your videos. Keep up the good work Tubalcain!
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I enjoy homemade tools more than anything. You begin to look for reasons to use them. This is a really useful fixture that makes creeping up on final bores accurate. I would tend to buy delrin and turn the bore on lathe. Love your videos buy the way.
I love when you do cast projects! You serve such a purpose!
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I'm 54 years old. A US Vet. I've worn many hats in my lifetime but there are a short list of things I'm most proud of and one of them is being able to call myself a machinist. It all started many many years ago when my father, a machinist before me, had to go to his shop for reasons I've long since forgot. But the memory of that day my dad asked me if I wanted to go along. It all began that day. The sights, sounds and smells...the MEN my dad worked with his whole life greeted us and seeing me, "little mikie," with "big Mike" my dad, will be forever burned into my memory. The camaraderie, the jabs and teasing..the machinery, seeing the chips come off the machines, turning colors as they cooled, the smell of cutting oils, the guys and their homemade hats made out of the newspapers they read while on lunchbreak(they made ME one and propped it on my little head. I felt like one of them!)the pinup pictures and calendars on the dirty walls, the cool looking wooden and brown tool boxes with all sorts of mechanical stuff everywhere and finally my dad seeing my amazement and fascination with it all, began to explain what this and that was....what the "black dirt and shiny silvery hot liquid " was. How one of the guys could take a solid chunk of metal and make this with it with the help of this machine and that...fast forward 15 years and 3 years of tool and die trade school later I followed in his foot steps. I inherited his well worn tools, and use them still today. I am now a Journeyman Maintenance Technician, having been a foreman, then a supervisor too. I now love to show younger folks some tricks that I learned from the old school'ers and dad when I was a young buck. Mr. Pete this was the first time seeing your video. I found myself smiling and strolling memory lane and remembering why I began and how much I enjoy doing this stuff. It was a simple reminder of how I got here. Made a living. Raised a family. Always had work even when times were tough.
Again, I am most proud to be a machinist. Thanks for the memories and reminder.
Wow, that is quite a story. I really appreciate that. Reminds me very much of my own early experience. My dad would take me around to certain shops on Saturday morning where he talk to his friends. And yes I remember the smells and the calendars on the wall, and sometimes they gave me a doughnut. And everyone seem to be happy, I could go on and on about those little trips downtown. I thought I was the only one that was foolishly sentimental
@@mrpete222 no sir. I'll take that memory with me to the long dirt nap. I think of it very often. My father passed on very shortly after that. I only knew him a short time but he was a huge influence on me, obviously. Thankful for the time I had.
Have you ever wondered what the original Tubal-Cain's shop looked like? They lived quite a bit longer back then, so I imagine he had more tools than we can imagine. The longer I watch your shop class, the more I realize there is really no end to the tooling needs of a home shop. Even if it's just to learn the procedures involved in making a tool, there is a benefit that outweighs the cost.
Thanks Mr. Pete. (as if I needed justification for a tool horde) ;)
You’re right, you need lots of tools, and the more the better. We don’t waste it on alcohol or drugs, which cost far more and then kill you
Lyle,
I enjoy this series. It reminds me of my son when he was 16. He entered colleg that year taking an industrial maintenance degree program. His first 90 day session was machine shop. He had advantage over his classmates by having just spent a year working in a machine shop with an old machinist. It was just the two of them and he got a lot of experience in that one year. During his 90 day session he made several complicated projects including a boring head. All parts were made from scratch. His classmates were working on simple projects. His instructor let him select projects that second year machinist students normally only worked on. That first session marked him as a star student. He was homeschooled and we weren't certain how he would perform in college. He didn't take any exams prior to college, but did well. He graduated valedictorian at 18, their youngest ever graduate.
He never pursued machining but spent about 10 years as an industrial maintenance technician for a plant supplying engine components for Toyota. He specialized in the full range of the trade, but started his own electrical contracting company on the side. He took the independent plunge after those 10 years and has been extremely successful.
After a full career maintaining a large machine shop I am learning manual machining in my hobby shop, but I am still under skilled to make my own boring head. I might try to tackle your boring head bore gauge attachment, but I will work from billet stock. I have no options to make castings.
You are still my favorite TH-cam instructor. I look forward someday to meet you in person.
Great story!.
Mr. Pete, you taught another lesson without saying anything. That trick of using a transfer punch to set your height gauge for the set screw hole. I had never thought of that or seen anyone else do it before. I will certainly use that tip in the future
I stayed to watch casting video and get the extra credit. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I hope that's a new project in the other mold.
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I really enjoyed your build. Your experience and planning resulted in a fine and useful tool. I really enjoy your discussion and explanation (and your humor). I would have loved to have been one of your students; fortunately through your videos, I can be. Thanks!
This was a really interesting project. I love applications on lathe and mill where one can use a dial indicator in various fixtures like this to enable precise cuts and adjustments. This segment also demonstrates how challenging some seemingly simple ideas can be to execute!
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Hello Mr. Pete,
Really have enjoyed your videos. I've had a Chinese lathe for about 15 years. I was deep into radio controlled 1/4 scale planes at the time and needed to build some motor stand-offs to get the engine out far enough for the prop to clear the cowling. This was back when I was still making money (pre-retirement) and had more money than common sense! I decided to try to make the stand-offs myself. They were made from 3/4" aluminum and were around 2-3" each and I needed 4 for each model. Don't remember how many I made, probably about 20. The little lathe was perfect for that.
Fast forward about 14.675 years and I got interested in making a bore guide for a .22 rimfire I have. There was no commercially available bore guides that worked well. I dug out that old lathe and have become complete submersed in learning all I can. I had a milling attachment for the lathe (MicroMark 10"x14") so by trial and lots of error, created the device I wanted. Looked terrible!! After spend two days cleaning and adjusting all the gibs, replacing broken parts, etc,- drilling down the center went ok. Turning the outside went ok, after watching several dozen videos on "The correct way to grind a high speed steel tool", each one different than the last!
When it came to milling the slots and recesses that I needed, it looked like a blind monkey with a dremel tool had attacked it. So, back to Little Machine Shop I went and ordered a mini-mill . Not too bad, about $1000 with the "Deluxe Tool Package". That was about 3 months ago. Since then I've spent about 4 times that amount to get all the other 'stuff' I needed (and a bunch of stuff I didn't need, but looked cool!).
After weeks and weeks of watching your videos (I'm only up to TIPS # 189) and some videos from Blondiehacks and This Old Tony, I was able to create a bore guide that I could at least show to my friends!
I have been remiss in hitting the 'Like' button on most of your videos only because I usually binge-watch them 5 to 15 videos per day. Did I mention that I really enjoy your videos?
Anyway, thank you for taking all the time to enlighten us with your vast library of videos that both instruct and entertain.
You had asked the question, "Does anybody read your comments after you've replied to someone else's comment?" I know that when I have commented to other TH-cam videographers, I receive an email when they comment back.
Also, we all have a right to our opinions, even you! To the morons who think this is the forum to debate any and all issues with YOUR opinion, I say screw-um!
Your the best, don't even think about changing.
Best wishes,
Tom Pratt,
Nampa, Idaho
Thank you, you had quite an adventure with those machines. But it’s fun. Keep watching
Thanks for the extra credit. I really enjoy watching your foundry work.
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Me too, I like the foundry stuff a lot.
I enjoy all the steps you take in completing a project and it doesn't matter if I've seen it before, just keep on making.
Thank you very much
Truly enjoyed this, it was nice seeing you back in the foundry. Thanks, Mr. Pete! :-)
Thank you, there was another one coming up in my vise video
Thanks for this! I appreciated that you showed the casting part as well!
I never get tired of the foundry lessons Mr Pete!
Owning tools like this especially ones you created is what its all about
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So jealous of that molding bench. Another great project!
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Thanks for the video mrpete. Keep safe and stay well.
I am going to have to rewatch this series so that I can take the dimensions and draw it out in CAD to have for when I get a mill back. Modern CNC is wonderful but will never beat the old methods and there are people out there that could use this tool, from basic machine work to engine builders and beyond. I could see the need for something similar in the industrial shops that make 10 ton gears. I hated high school but stayed for my shop classes, drafting classes, mechanical shop, and math (yes I know liking math is weird but I was good with it). I could see a few minor changes that could be easily made that would be welcomed but are not needed.
Even if people do not watch please keep the videos coming as long as they are fun for you, they are helping to inspire a new generation of machinists and metal workers. Thank you for the work.
Thank you very much for watching I’m glad you like the videos and the project
All these videos are fun AND informative! I love extra credit 😎
Probably not going to make one myself, but there's always something useful to learn from Your videos, Pete! And I thank You for sharing these!
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Wow!... Great idea. I have a Sherline mill and if you've ever used their boring head then you know what I mean when I say your hoping and praying the whole time your using it you can keep accuracy. As the "dial" is a guessing game the whole time.
I bet it is
At least the newer boring heads from Sherline HAVE a dial. The older ones just have the screw head, and you estimate 1/5 of a turn for 0.010".
I started to say something about this video "not boring at all," and caught myself needing to say "Drum roll please".. Another great video group.
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Thanks for another excellent lesson. I rather enjoyed seeing the entire process with this part created from idea, pattern, prototype, foundry work and final machining.
Sadly we didn't have this stuff in my school so I've head to learn it as an adult. I've been fortunate to have several mentors show me the old ways and I consider you one of them.
Thank you very much
I would think that your gizmo for the boring bar would be a must for boring small engine cylinders as they can be most finikey when it comes to piston/cylinder fit. Thanks Mr. Pete for a very useful tool.
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A Spring loaded sphere could also be a nice idea. big Thumbs up
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Fussy is a perfect description of that retainer on the pin. It would be a lot easier to drill a through hole of smaller diameter, then drill the partial hole for the pin, and then drill and thread the *back* side of the pin. Then you can just use a shaft and knob to capture the pin without having to mill a fussy slot in the side of the casting.
All in all it's a really nice project. I really want to give it a shot once I get a full size mill.
Nice accessory; I'm sure you could add to your income by selling the casting (hint).
Little Machine Shop have aluminum flat backs available for AGD Group 2 indicators for $0.95. Starrett has them in steel, but the are $12 & up. I swap the backs on indicators when I know I'm just going to hold them by the shank.
I enjoyed this series, but I have to admit doing the small fussy parts is my favorite part of the projects, guess I am off kilter that way. I got a kick out of your red painted "casting loosener" looks just like my target rifle support we use to keep our rifle's forestock and barrel off the ground behind the firing line while awaiting our turn to shoot.
Yes, a man called sand rammer Made that for me
Thanks Mr Pete. I had to pause it and come back and pick up where I left off so please don't count that as not watching the whole thing. I also watched the extra credit footage. Have a great day.
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i enjoyed watching the process of building this and the reasoning behind it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Mr Pete. Always a great watch while I have my morning coffee
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You were saying: “If I were to do it again”
Well, you could make another one out of
6061 T6, drill and bore the hole, and then
mill the outside radius on the rotary table.
I think I might put a clamp screw out on the
ends of the arms instead of a set screw in the
center of one arm so that both arms clamp
instead of one set screw that’s pulling over
to one side.
Those are good ideas. And the more of them that I fell I would make, the more improvements that could be added. And yes, originally I considered it to be a rotary table project
Enjoyable video. Your right, I most likely will not attempt to build the "bore-rite". However, it was a fine video and I picked up a tip or two. Thank you for a great piece of edutainment.
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Ha! We were told, " say what your going to say, say it, then say what you've said".
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Another great project Mr Pete I stayed for extra credit thanks
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Well Mr. Pete, I think if you factor in the cost of materials, labor and what it would cost to buy the original, if you could get one, yours is better than the original. It seems to work just as good with a lot less into it.
If I had a boring head, I would have made one yesterday.
All the best to you and your family Mr. Pete.
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You could use a ball interested of the locating pin, just leave an edge in the hole and plugg the other end. Love watching your videos ceep them coming BR from Sweden Anders
That’s a good idea
Came out great. I want to make one. Modeling is done. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome, I can’t wait to see your version
Very good Mr. Pete. I give you an A+ on the main project and full credit on the extra credit portion.😉👍👍
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Loved the casting part. I've always been fascinated with that part. I'm hoping to learn how to cast some day. Great video Mr. Pete.
I’m glad you liked it, I hope you washed my many many other videos with casting
@@mrpete222 Absolutely, the drill press vise casting is one of my favorites.
@@SweetTooth8989 I think you'll enjoy learning to cast. I haven't had a chance since highschool and I'm mid 50s. There was a foundry next to my work and occasionally I'd sneak over to watch the older men do castings. They were masters and worked in copper and bronze.
@@ohmbug10 yeah, it's an art in of itself. I'm fascinated by it.
Enjoyed...nice unit....Shear-Loc is a great product for making thumb screws....size, shape, color...quick/easy
Really enjoyed it. Thanks for another great video! Mr. Pete’s in the foundry and the birds are singing - it must be spring!
No it’s not, it’s drizzling rain today and 50°
Thanks for part 2! I liked the overhead view you provided for the casting process. I found the new perspective useful as I'm planning on setting up a similar capability in my shop.
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Hi, Tubalcain. In response to your question in VLOG#7, I do receive notices of your replies. Sorry to hear of the controversy which that video generated. Too bad, as I wish more people would value their freedom and individual liberty over government dependence and dictate. The profligate spending that has been occurring over the past 50+ years (especially the last 20 years) has caused me to lose confidence in both political parties. Runaway printing and spending is going to lead to serious problems for our beloved nation in the not too distant future. Nothing good will come from socialism/communism and it's sad to see so many people duped by the lies and misinformation.
On a lighter note, the best pecan cracker I ever used was a rubberband powered "Inertia Nutcracker." It looks like they're still business inertianutcracker.com/ I imagine the commercial pecan shellers use a similar principle.
Keep up the great work. I sure do enjoy your educational and entertaining videos!
I love that model Bridgeport!
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I love this I will make one if I get free time in the shop this week. Thank you, I will send you a picture or video if your contact info is in the discription.
Cool tool, I think I need to build one!
Was thinking at first that it would be a bad idea to leave out the indexing pin because of SINE error if the indicator is not properly aligned but then after quick calc, I came to realize that even if you had the indicator off by 10 degrees (which if I cant "eyeball" align to better than 10 degree's I got other problems I need to worry about), the error is barely .000015 per .001 of indicator movement. so yeah, that indexing pin is kind of redundant
You know it’s funny that’s exactly how my teachers taught me to write an essay with the tell em what you are gonna tell em the tell em then tell em what ya told em I very much enjoyed having old school teachers like that
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Now that is a neat trick setting the height gage with the transfer punch! I have to write that one down.
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I forgot to mention after watching the first video, That I measured my Chinesium 2" boring head and it was so close to the Criterion to be negligible (1.956", a testament to how accurately they make a knockoff nowadays). I have a lifetime career as a foundryman, but no casting setup, alas, so I will make it out of my aluminum scrap pile. I intend to make one and see the need. Thanks, teach, once again.
Thanks for telling me that, I am rather surprised that they are the same dimensions
I do my own mr Pete ,thanks to you teaching I really appreciate what you do 💯 thanks 🙏 God bless you
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Thanks Mr. Pete I really enjoy watching your videos. I sure learn a lot.
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Always interested @mrpete222 thanx great stuff.
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Please excuse me if this has already been mentioned, I scrolled down the comments, but did not read them all. You mentioned not using the spring loaded pin since it was difficult to make. I am thinking a fixed stop that would contact the top of the boring head would do the trick, something like an "L" bracket or shoulder bolt. This would keep the tool from dropping too low down and contacting the dove tail.
Lyle! The toothbrush 😆❤
Another potential modification might be to change the indicator clamp from a direct bearing screw to a slit with the clamping screw flexing / pinching the slit. I recognize a slit would intrude into the locating pin bore area.
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Neat tool!! I love watching casting.
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Sorry i'm late Abom79, Mr. Pete made us stay after class.
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Thanks for another great video mr Pete
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25:27 when you die and the next machinist goes through your tools n stuff they're gonna think you were some meticulous craftsman artist when they find that Bridgeport model. What a beauty she is. Cool tool tool Pete
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Hi Lyle, Thank you for this series and the extra credit was good to see. Now, you may have already seen this but there is a clever bloke called Chris, his channel is Clickspring and he has a video on making a Form Cutter, Rope Knurling Cutter and Dies for thumb screws. They look beautiful so you might want to check it out - it is a 10 or 12 minute video.
TH-cam Clickspring - "Home Machine Shop Tool Making - Machining A Set Of Vintage Style Rope Knurls". In his Shop Made Tools section #10. Stay safe and well :)
Thank you, I will watch them. He makes fabulous videos
Stayed for the Extra credit, as i always need it for my work. To get that "A"
You get an A
Great Video! I really enjoyed it. I am also fascinated by the foundry. There are many parts no longer available for Jaguars and having that skill could speed up the restoration process. great Stuff!!
I've watched nearly all of your videos, and watching you lay something out Is really interesting to me. I learn something new every time.
great tool! nicely done :)
Thank you very much
That’s a nifty tool! I like it! 👍🏻
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Like the video, great idea for a handy tool.
The arm that has the thumb screw in it could be cut off just after the tapped hole. The thumb screw pushes the arm away from the boring head so the end of that arm is just for looks.
This would be an idea to modify and adapt to a line boring tool.
Really enjoyable and I think a useful tool.
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My sweetheart and I love the "casting" video's. Please never cease to have them.
'Cuz if'n yuz do cees em; we qwinna gunna bile yuz in erl. Oh yes we will. LOL
Nope, No way; because we luv you too much. NONE finer. And per request...
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Thank you very much
Here is the stl on Thingiverse for anyone who wants to 3D print the pattern for this BORE-RITE www.thingiverse.com/thing:4296823
FRANK--Thank you very much. I put the link in the description
i am making one of these as soon as i am able!!!
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Excellent as always!
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I’m definitely putting that on my to do list
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Very interesting video Thanks!
Good morning!
perhaps with the pin you could maybe use only a rod with a thumbscrew to lock/engage it instead of using a spring loaded thing
Good Idea
Thanks. I am going to make one!
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Thanks for yet another inspiring video! Such a tool surely has its place here.
At the time ariund 6:55 You show the indicator holder. That is a riscy way grabbing the indicator tube in only one tiny spot. You could have issued a clear warning for overtightening the screw. I've experienced that when using "the normal" way, having a slit sawed grabber, the tube will be slightly imploded and grabb the measuring pin and will not come back out.
Re Your, surely very patient wife and Your repeated borrowing her personal stuff..... Why not buy her some shop clothing and involve here in the shop work? I'm joking!!!!!!
My shop, 1 mini mill, 1 mini lathe and now a 4 1/2" Universal Bandsaw resides in the kitchen! No problem as I since long is the mrs here….. I run my old tooth brushes in the dish washer and then classifies them for the shop work....
Thanks for watching, you must have a very Saintly wife
I'm both Mr and Mrs since long..... No female friend accepting this shop is in sight…..
Hey ya call me an extra credit kinda guy. I had to know what you where using for sand and your moulding process. Talc and petro-bond (cool cope /drag) for me the stacks of plate hand cuff style . If I'm gonna build this . My oven has massive refractory brick (It takes a looong time for it to heat up) That oven Stan at Bar-Z the the refractory is real light and efficient . Only held onto mine cause that refractory could probly be used in an oil fired that could do iron the petro bond starting to look like a better investment the more i roll it around in my head Thanks cool show
Thanks for watching. Remember that you cannot pour cast iron into petrobonds sand
THANK YOU...for sharing. I watched and very much enjoyed. Yes I want my extra credit, please.
An A Has been entered in the gradebook
Watched this one with my girlfriend she says hi Mr. Pete!
Tell her hi Brian. It rained all day here in Illinois
LOVED IT! Thank you for passing on this knowledge.
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love it!!! Thank you for sharing
Nice project.
Thank you Mike
Thank you
I could have used this 30 years ago
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I know that the parts of a flask are the cope and the drag. How are the cope and the drag different?
I love extra credit
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Great project Mr Pete! thank you 👍
Another item for my to-do list.
I need a bore gauge setting master to set my bore gauges do you have any ideas on making one of those?
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Paul
Very nice project. Now i need to figure out how to make one out of solid aluminum. It will keep me off street
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Seems obvious, but just to be sure, we REMOVE/REPLACE indicator jig for each cut. We DO NOT leave in place while cutting........RIGHT?
Absolutely positively Remove after each use! Do not start the machine with this device on the spindle it will kill you
I little off topic here...I have been watching your excellent videos for quite a few years now, and like most viewing I guess, I made up a likeness of you, having not seen you on camera. Since I have now seen you in your videos, it seems I now have 2 of you....funny, I know, but I just noticed that in your intro, your voice is slightly different to the regular part of the video. I have 2 complete versions of you. This is NOT a bad thing, I really love all of your work, it is indeed inspirational, but I am wondering if other viewers have the same thing going on in their heads? Keep up the GREAT work, my friend!!!
I am in fact two different persons all in one
Excellent work. I want one! I believe these are called Set-True or some such. Did the patent run out? Thanks, stay safe.
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In the part you plugged the hole could you leave it open and use a removable pin for locating? As always love the videos and your presentation.
Good idea
Hope you turned that in for grade!
I am going to have to make one of these, if you should ever get to watching my latest video I am trying to bore a bearing recess to a about a 10th tolerance. Great video thanks
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Great video!
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I really like the casting videos. Is there any way to get extra extra credit? I hope to do some casting soon.
You can only get that, by actually doing it
@@mrpete222 Very well stated.
Was totally on board to make my own until you said instead of using noga. Then I was like oh ya that's much simpler.