Steam Powered Machine Shop 81 Work goes on.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Work done in my shop for hire to show how a small "job" machine shop under steam power might have looked in 1925. I also followed a cylinder head job for a vintage farm tractor in my modern engine "front shop". As always all comments , questions and discussion concerning old machine work, steam power or line shaft power are always welcome. You can check shop news and interesting posts on my "Community " tab, thanks for watching.....Dave
Hi Dave, thanks for showing the work on my Super C's head! It was fascinating, and I sure am glad I brought it to you to have it done right. You are a true craftsman.
HI Pete, Thanks for that. I was pleased to meet your Dad and friend the other day. I gave them the $.0.25 tour.....Dave
Nice collaboration of two of my favourite TH-cam channels!
Greets from the Netherlands!
Definitely 2 professionals in Dave and Pete. Great video because the backhoe parts are ours and being in the same video as Pete's head is great.
@@davidrichards5594 hi Dave, my name is don, I’m from New Hampshire. I found your channel from a link from Pete’s channel on the super c head. Your knowledge and craftsmanship are awesome and your shop is incredible. I love steam shops, everything from the sounds to the beautiful machinery. I would like to visit one someday but doubt there are more than a few out there. I did subscribe to your channel so that I can at least watch. That was a great video, thanks, don
You two should do more together on TH-cam for sure..
Now I understand the respect and fondness from Pete every time he refers to "Mr. Richards". It was a pleasure to stumble onto this true Craftsman.
Always a good day when there is a new video from Dave and the Old Steam Powered Machine Shop. 😊 Thanks for your efforts to share this History
Your shop is a remarkable thing to see.
Always a pleasure watching a true master at work. Thanks for letting us watch over your shoulder.
Something I always remembered from you "The key to getting on with it is getting started." Good to see you doing well.
Mister Richards, heaven exists! Thanks for your videos!
This is the second watching of Mr. Pete's rebuild. I happily found this link. Fascinating work by a true craftsman- well done sir.
First of all from a modern machinist to an elder…. i love this channel it’s funny how the most modern thing i noticed was the clock on the wall….and it was pretty old.love it, keep up the good work
it's a good machine shop, biglike for this vedio
Love the dance of the aerosol cans while the shot-blaster was hummin’.
Good to see Pete's head being done. Cannot beat old school grinding valve seats, it was how I was taught many many moons ago. Your "Chevy" driven blast cabinet is fantastic! More of the modern side of the shop is appreciated. Thanks for sharing. Regards/greg
My father-in-law had a valve grinding shop for Diesel tractor engines for years. Now you can get new heads with valve in them ready to bolt on. He sold most of the machines. Thank for the memories of working in the old shop.
Love all the different topics and machinery used. Please keep making these super informative videos. Your methods are what I've read about but never seen. Thanks for taking the time and effort!
I watch Pete religiously. When he mentioned your name, I hoped you would make a video on the head. Not disappointed. Thanks, Dave. Interesting that a "100 yr old shop" did a better job than the new stuff. Could it be the the skill of the guy running the machines?
Ditto on the 5th and 6 th sentence. Always a pleasure watching this shop in action.
Awesome work as always. Just absolutely love the sound of the steam powered machine shop, the clicking of the belts, just pure music to the ears. Great video, cheers :)
You took the words right out of my mouth
Despite the E-Z out almost never working we still try for the rare time that it does work. Usually we have to drill it out due to the rust bond anyway. At least the customer did not try to help you out by trying to get the busted stud out! Good stuff as always Dave.
Aloha Dave, I look forward to each of your videos, The valve job brought back many memories of doing the same thing, I agree with the grinding comment, much better job than a cutter in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.
Dave, Thank you for showing the process of reworking the head of the Super C. This was a true look at what needs to be done to do it right. Thank you again. John in Missouri Valley Iowa
Thanks John, good to hear from Iowa...Dave
I'd love to own that old indicator.
Not that I'd ever need or use it, but just because it's cool as hell.
So nice to see you back in action, always enjoy and learn from your videos. Hope your place in Florida didn't suffer any damage.. Thanks for doing it......Al
thanks Al, We, thankfully came out of the hurricane in good shape.
Wait, are you in Florida too? Is it possible to come visit?
WOW Awesome😀
Back in the day when the skill and experience of the machinist was the difference between a top, good or bad end product, hoping the machinist was having a good day and being paid for his true worth. I would let this machinist rebuild my old Jaguar Mark 2 engine knowing it would be a perfect job. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 👍😁🇦🇺🦘
Once again excellent. My first head was a dodge Cummins 24 valve head. It took me two full days on my old round ram. Finding folks to do this is getting rare. But the old iron just runs so nice when done right. I used a Goodson ball cutter to do the seats and reamed out the bronze guides with a hand held sunnen stone guide/reamer. Videos like this preserve the skill sets for the youth when us grey breads are gone. Once again Dave, thank you. Looking forward to the steam engine bore out.
Hello David,
You made my sunday afternoon.
I just came out of my hobby shop.
Now sit down, relax and enjoy your newest video .
Thank you. Greetings from Friesland in the Netherlands.
The cylinder head owner is at "just a few acres farm" on TH-cam. Well worth watching.
Great job! Nice to see that 'ol Chevy turn over so easy. She's timed just right!
I was hoping to see the work on one of Pete’s engine’s heads. It’s always a pleasure watching that engine and those belts. Thanks!
Dave, Pete's trust in your work is warranted. Your shop is amazing as is your work. Thanks so much for the post and thanks to Pete for sending us over from JAFA. Bob in Nevada
Morning David
A lot of us never appreciate people like Dave here until we run into a situation in which we lack his knowledge. Thanks for showing us this!
Hi Ben, I'm always glad to pass on anything I've learned....Dave
Hi Dave, you are true artist and a wealth of knowledge. When I was there dropping off some of those parts I found myself stepping back in time. The boiler, the steam, the harmony emitted as the leather belts rolled along as they have for decades. I watched as you turned threads into that pin and imagined what life was like a century ago. If the machines could talk, a story they would tell. I’m
glad to have met you my friend, thanks again.
Dave, I have enjoyed all your videos in the steam shop as well as the front shop. Keep up the good work.👍👍
Thank You Pete for sharing this link! What a treasure this man and his shop are.
A fan of Just A Few Acres Farm, now I'm a fan of yours..True Craftsman is right..well done.
Pete from just afew acres farm brought me here. My grandfather worked as a machinist for Pettibone in Chicago. I think he's where I get what little mechanical ability from. Very interesting video.
Glad to see you again. Long awaited new episode!
Pete from Just a few acres sent me! Love your channel! You put the "MAN" back in manufacturing!
Thanks Bob, Glad you are aboard......Dave
Gday Dave, I always enjoy seeing the work you do and truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge and skill with us all, cheers
Thanks David, for the great shots of the belts and pulleys. Amazing how that all runs so smothly. Keep the videos of your machine shop comming.
Amazing old time equipment,slowly with Shirley.LOL !
YES i agree with the other guys because i enjoyed every minute of this and i wish i lived alot closer,, i would enjoy walking around in your shop for hours what a great history lesson.... thank you😃
Amazing “old school” craftsmanship. Fascinating to watch. Thank you for sharing and teaching us. A true artisan.
Pete gave us a link to watch you rebuild his head. You have a fascinating shop and do amazing work. Thanks for the video. I'll be watching more.
Hi Dave. Any video of work going on in any of your shops is always good. I really like seeing the old Racine Power Hacksaw doing it's thing 👍👍👍 Cheers, Alan.
Something peaceful about watching old machines cutting steel .Thats why i like my southbends.Slow and steady.Lots of oil,and all is right with the world.Thank's Dave
Dave great to see the Super C getting a proper top end rebuild. First tractor I drove a little over 65 years ago, back when 40
"girls" was a small family farm.
Wow didn't expect to see a machine shop like that not many left like that and the older gentleman that can run it nice
I love watching this stuff
Love your shop Dave. It is always a pleasure to watch you work. I owned an automotive machine shop back in the 80's and it was nice to see someone doing things like I did them back when. And it was cool to see the head work on Pete's tractor. I enjoy watching him rebuild his old tractors also... I guess I just like the old ways! Thanks for sharing Dave!!!!!
I didn't know you did cylinder heads man... That's a whole other level of skill.
Very interesting video. I have been watching Pete channel for many years and enjoyed the tractor series. Pete is a big fan of yours for the great work you have done for him. I have subscribed to your channel now because I want to learn more about machining and seeing how cool it is to reset metal. So precise. God Bless
Made my day sir. Didn't know that piece of history about the Boulet indicator from Beverly. Its where I grew up and learned the machinist trade myself In the 80's
I spent a lot of time in automotive machine shops as a kid. I enjoyed the trip down memory lane.
I envy and admire you 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
Congratulations Mr. your machines are fantastic. I only Knew them by pictures! beautiful job.
thanks Pete for telling us about this awesome shop . our generation appreciates all things steam powered ... that dudes a true craftsman....
Well done Dave! Thank You! Always love to watch you do your thing! Care and pride in your work! 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🍻
Fantastic
NiCe work, as usual 👍
Great video as always. Thanks for sharing
There’s a lot of labor and operations to rebuilding cylinder heads. I can’t recall ever seeing how many steps there are to do a proper job. Finished cylinder head looked really nice….better than new👍
👍👍Very interesting and amazing.
Great work Dave, now I see why Pete is so fond of your fantastic work! I love your shop too!
Pete sent me here, and glad he did. What an awesome video/shop!
You have a very neat and spotless shop Sir.
Great video
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You turn out some great work out of that shop. You don't see many shops grinding valve seats in this day and time.
Dave, good to watch the head work very good info.
Great to see all the amazing tools to do all the jobs you do. I like this part of the shop just as well as the steam shop...
I hopped over here from Just a few acres and am amazed at the obvious craftsmanship in your shop. I would be willing to eat right off your bench. That says everything necessary to see your dedication to the quality of your work. Thanks for bringing us along.
Thank you for the great videos. I am reminded of my time with my grandfather who was a machinist for Boeing during the early 40s thru the late 50s. he then had his own automotive shop. I have his Boeing top box and it has many of the tools you use in it. I miss him very much and you bring back many memories. Thank you again and I look forward to the next video.
You make it look easy Thanks very interesting
Mmmmmm, centering a piece of stock in a 4 jaw. Brings back some memories. I worked on some big stuff and we'd start the centering with a piece of welding rod.
Damn good work there. Keep it up.
Thanks for sharing Dave. Very nice shop.
Thanks for the video. A lot of work, but done right. I've watched a lot of machining videos and thought that Abom79 and MrPete222 had some cool machines. Your steam powered shop is great!
Real pleasure watching a working steam-powered machine shop, with true craftsmen. The Chevy engine parts cleaner was a nice touch.
Have to love the belt driven machines! Getting it done! Ill be checking in on ya now.
Impressive Dave. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome job.
nice work Dave hope you are doing well. thanks again.
Great job and both you and Pete are really down to earth people!
Interesting to see the cylinder head job to match the rebuild project we are watching!
Way cool...Pete sent me with his link and that steam powered tool shop is way cool...thank you for the video
Outstanding. Thanks for posting these vids. I'm also following the rebuild of the tractor.
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Between Pete and David, that Super C is in GOOD hands. Beautiful shop. Love seeing skilled hands doing their thing.
Really really interesting to watch, have been with you from day one and always enjoy your videos👍
Happy to hear that!
Thank you Dave! I really enjoy your videos!
Pete was right, I surely did enjoy this example of skills demonstration.
Not to mention the ingenuity on display. Got to add, I did a good bit of giggling.
Love the old steam power working! And good to see the work on the tractor head keep it up!!!
Great work Dave on Pete's head you also did his head on his M series, first class work on that as well. I watch his channel Just a few acres farm and he couldn't talk more highly of you and the standard of workmanship. Cheers from Australia.
Hi Les, Great to hear from AU....where it's Springtime I guess.....Dave
Now it's VERY CLEAR why Pete sent his head to your beautiful shop. Truly incredible machine shop.
Thank you for the Video- Always check yours first ! I grew up in a belt driven factory !! Randy !
David this was a really good video my friend and it's always good to see you working away....Hope you are doing well....Thanks a lot...!
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Great video love the extra engine stuff too.
Mr. Dave thank you for showing Pete's head being redone. Was a great experience watching you rebuild what was worn out. Thank You Ronnie 😁
Thats definitely an art
Always nice to see a new video from you Dave!
It's so strange to think that I've actually caught up to the present in this series. I've been watching off and on for over half a year now, and it seemed at first like there was an inexhaustible amount of content. I can't wait for more! it's been so cool to see all the old machines, and I just love listening to the pulse of the shop when it's working. You can really tell why they call it a heartbeat of steam.