One of the real joys of my life is working on machines much older than myself. It's good to watch others doing the same thing. In my youth first learning machine work, I was taught to use a cigarette paper between the cutter and work, giving me less than a thousandth touch off to set things up.
Not just talented, but Keith seems to genuinely enjoy this type of work. He's basically doing it for free (considering the costs of everything) and still consistently in the shop showing the world all the old iron.
That was a good video on a topic that I’ve had an interest in for a long time. Here is another example of how the setup time exceeds the actual cutting time by a good margin. People should not complain that a simple job costs as much as it does. Nice work. 🥸👍👀👋✅
The proof is in the pudding once more Keith! I appreciate your taking the time to run those test parts to prove the fit. So many adjustments during the set ups! I enjoyed the entire show.
Thanks Keith. I learned something new. I have a grease gun like that and I thought it was odd that a standard tube wouldn't work with it. Now I know why. I had no idea it was for oil. I will now set it up properly and learn what is supposed to get grease and what gets oil.
Yes, I remember one apprentice who had taken it upon himself to fill the cavity with grease from a bulk can when he needed to use a grease gun for maintenance on a machine he was cleaning. He was told to take care of the problem he had just created. A great learning life experience for him and a giggle for us seasoned pros. One of the great reasons to be the one who trains apprentices giggles galore if you're not prone to ulcerative colitis. Oh, and we replaced the leaking oil seal on the oil gun and engraved it to say what it is used for and the weight of oil used typically. Some our fault, but all his to him!😊
@CothranMike that's exactly what I did. I got this from Army surplus and I also got gallons cans of red grease. I just figured the two went together. Thanks for the story.
several years ago i had an oil gun but didnt know what it was. i wish i knew what i did with it. im assuming i probably scrapped it in my ignorance. bad part is i have a lathe and mill that could have used it.
Ooh, I was expecting the mill assembly video but this is very well welcomed! Your monster horizontal mill is huge yet it runs so smoothly it is awesome to see and hear! 🤩
Nicely done Keith - I’m always impressed by your range of skills. All the best to you and yours from us here in Canada for a safe and happy Christmas season!
There is something so satisfying about making something fit so perfectly that there is zero backlash! I've made some telescope parts where I got that kind of result, and, even though such perfection wasn't actually needed for my parts, it was very gratifying. So well done, Keith!
Very nice work Keith. You make look easy. I am sure that shaft is as good or better than new That Kearney Trecker mill is a nice machine, especially with that universal head. I am amazed how quite it is. Thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend.
I cannot count the number of jobs I've turned down or avoided because they involved splines. Despite the ease that Kieth does these, in my mind it ain't that easy even with the proper equipment. Definitely need Kieth's level of skill and I won't live long enough to get that.
Thanks Keith for the video. A lot of setup for such a small job. I know it some time take more time to setup than to do the job. Great work thanks for the video.
Hi Keith, I’m not sure if you realise already but your sound level is up and down on your last few videos. I turn up the volume on the tv so I can hear you and the next minute it’s blowing my brains out 😂😂😂. Great videos lately - thank you so much for all the work you put in to produce these. A very happy Christmas to you and your family from me here in 🇬🇧 the UK.
quality work there. that axle looked as good! ive replaced similar style axles and not that it matters. but they always leave the non important areas rough machined. kieth never does that.
Great work as always Keith! Looks like you upgraded to a 4k camera which is looking sharp. Seems like maybe a little difficulty integrating it into the flow with the proper sound. Didn't sound like the audio was coming from your lav mic most of the time
I have terrible eyesight now, but there’s something I can’t quite make out. You moved the overarm supports out to bring the universal attachment forwards, but how did it remain engaged with the drive gear mounted in the main spindle of the machine?
The Audio was pretty awful for the entire video, but esp right after you remove the sample shaft and start to cut the real splines in the real axle? You seem to have audio issues quite a bit lately? Might be time for a new mic or battery?
As always I enjoyed your video and in particular your "old-man" comprehension of audio recording. Lina Lamont from Singin in the Rain has nothing on you!
Whenever you people say "we", I keep looking for that second or third person. Sometime you have said it's to include the viewer but man this is one lonely hobby.
Interesting material but the video production quality is not up to your standards. Some portions are out of focus some and others have distorted audio.
One of the real joys of my life is working on machines much older than myself. It's good to watch others doing the same thing. In my youth first learning machine work, I was taught to use a cigarette paper between the cutter and work, giving me less than a thousandth touch off to set things up.
there is something very mesmerizing about watching a very talented person do what they love to do. Thanks again for a great video.
Not just talented, but Keith seems to genuinely enjoy this type of work. He's basically doing it for free (considering the costs of everything) and still consistently in the shop showing the world all the old iron.
Something very satisfying in watching experts at work. Thanks for another demonstration of a real machinist in action, not some CAD Cowboy.
Keith is obviously very proud of those splines and rightfully so. I too spend some time admiring my finished projects.
Another superb demonstration of a process needing high skills and considerable experience just to carry out.
Thank you for sharing Sir Keith.
Thanks, Keith. This gives me confidence to try a job like this myself. Always enjoy your demonstration style.
That was a good video on a topic that I’ve had an interest in for a long time. Here is another example of how the setup time exceeds the actual cutting time by a good margin. People should not complain that a simple job costs as much as it does. Nice work. 🥸👍👀👋✅
The proof is in the pudding once more Keith! I appreciate your taking the time to run those test parts to prove the fit. So many adjustments during the set ups! I enjoyed the entire show.
That was fun! You took the concept of universal milling head to new levels, at least for me.
Keith thank you for all your videos. Please have a Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!!
It looked such a simple job, but required a lot of knowledge to set the mill up.. Great work as usual Keith 👍👌
Very nice job Keith. I've been looking forward to this episode, and wasn't disappointed.
Thanks Keith. I learned something new. I have a grease gun like that and I thought it was odd that a standard tube wouldn't work with it. Now I know why. I had no idea it was for oil. I will now set it up properly and learn what is supposed to get grease and what gets oil.
Yes, I remember one apprentice who had taken it upon himself to fill the cavity with grease from a bulk can when he needed to use a grease gun for maintenance on a machine he was cleaning. He was told to take care of the problem he had just created. A great learning life experience for him and a giggle for us seasoned pros. One of the great reasons to be the one who trains apprentices giggles galore if you're not prone to ulcerative colitis. Oh, and we replaced the leaking oil seal on the oil gun and engraved it to say what it is used for and the weight of oil used typically. Some our fault, but all his to him!😊
@CothranMike that's exactly what I did. I got this from Army surplus and I also got gallons cans of red grease. I just figured the two went together. Thanks for the story.
several years ago i had an oil gun but didnt know what it was. i wish i knew what i did with it. im assuming i probably scrapped it in my ignorance. bad part is i have a lathe and mill that could have used it.
Ooh, I was expecting the mill assembly video but this is very well welcomed!
Your monster horizontal mill is huge yet it runs so smoothly it is awesome to see and hear! 🤩
Thank you for another year of fascinating videos. Happy Holidays to you, your family, and all your viewers!
And this is why a good machine shop is never inexpensive.
Experience, equipment and ingenuity are not cheap.
There's the old saying: "You want it done fast, cheap, and right--pick two of the three."
Nicely done Keith - I’m always impressed by your range of skills. All the best to you and yours from us here in Canada for a safe and happy Christmas season!
I’m not sure if it’s experience or stellar problem, solving skills but I am always amazed at how easily you work through the process. Thank you Keith.
You make an excellent teacher Keith! Happy holidays to you and yours.
There is something so satisfying about making something fit so perfectly that there is zero backlash! I've made some telescope parts where I got that kind of result, and, even though such perfection wasn't actually needed for my parts, it was very gratifying. So well done, Keith!
Very nice work Keith.
You make look easy.
I am sure that shaft is as good or better than new
That Kearney Trecker mill is a nice machine, especially with that universal head.
I am amazed how quite it is.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend.
Love that horizontal mill!
Very nice job, showing and telling how it’s done is fantastic! 👍🏻👍🏻
Very fine work Keith!
I cannot count the number of jobs I've turned down or avoided because they involved splines. Despite the ease that Kieth does these, in my mind it ain't that easy even with the proper equipment. Definitely need Kieth's level of skill and I won't live long enough to get that.
Thanks Keith for the video. A lot of setup for such a small job. I know it some time take more time to setup than to do the job. Great work thanks for the video.
Cracking job Keith . Happy Christmas to you and all your family 🎅🏼🍾
Such a nice looking job
Nice job Kieth; equipment is everything, but having the knowledge to use it, is also a requirement!
Very, very nice work !
Hi Keith, I’m not sure if you realise already but your sound level is up and down on your last few videos. I turn up the volume on the tv so I can hear you and the next minute it’s blowing my brains out 😂😂😂.
Great videos lately - thank you so much for all the work you put in to produce these.
A very happy Christmas to you and your family from me here in 🇬🇧 the UK.
Happy Friday Keith! 😊
quality work there. that axle looked as good! ive replaced similar style axles and not that it matters. but they always leave the non important areas rough machined. kieth never does that.
Well done Keith.🙂🙂
Well done Keith
a lot of setup but came out beautiful nice work 😃
MERRY CHRISTMAS KEITH.
Hello from San Antonio, TEXAS! Thank you for your videos!
Thank you Keith!
Always amazed at man’s ingenuity to invent machines
Thanks Keith
I love to see you working !,
Keith Rucker, a living legend, a genius.
Happy New Year 2025
Great job
After getting the witness mark on the top of the shaft, I use a flashlight and line up the shadow of the cutter with the mark.
Thanks for sharing 👍 and Merry Christmas to you and your family 😊
Good morning Keith
Very interesting video! Can you explain how you determined the included angle of the original splines, please?
nice job
And also…. Because it’s my toy and I want to play with it!
Being a old wood worker that reminds me of the Shopsmith tooling changeover.
The bearings on the spindle on the universal head are indeed lubricated with oil, but the internals are actually lubricated with grease.
🎄🎄🎄Fantastic ☃️☃️☃️
Great video Keith, I'm learning a lot from watching them.
Keith I wish you and your family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Greetings from Germany.
Great work as always Keith! Looks like you upgraded to a 4k camera which is looking sharp. Seems like maybe a little difficulty integrating it into the flow with the proper sound. Didn't sound like the audio was coming from your lav mic most of the time
Your "Liv'in Right" Otherwise that cutter would have snapped off when the head came down and swong into the piece, Good on ya !!!
Did the original shaft have heat treated splines for increased hardness? Given the application it may not have been necessary?
Lots of set up involved, but great finished product !
I have terrible eyesight now, but there’s something I can’t quite make out. You moved the overarm supports out to bring the universal attachment forwards, but how did it remain engaged with the drive gear mounted in the main spindle of the machine?
Did you change your recording setup? It's looking sharp!
Merry Christmas.
Good morning Keith! Merry Christmas!
Why did I know that head was going to drop when you loosened it? Good thing there was clearance.
Seasons greetings and thank you for your Site videos and work Keith
The Audio was pretty awful for the entire video, but esp right after you remove the sample shaft and start to cut the real splines in the real axle? You seem to have audio issues quite a bit lately? Might be time for a new mic or battery?
Looks like a 40 to 50 taper adapter could be a good idea!
As always I enjoyed your video and in particular your "old-man" comprehension of audio recording. Lina Lamont from Singin in the Rain has nothing on you!
👍👍👌👌
Thank you for sharing👍
Can your heat treat 4160 and make it harder?
There seems to be a problem with the audio, eg. at 24:01 ff
I love your videos, but your voice is very different here. Did you have a mic die or sobering? I thought you used to have a clip on, that worked great
Eyeball it .......🤣.. close enough
Whenever you people say "we", I keep looking for that second or third person. Sometime you have said it's to include the viewer but man this is one lonely hobby.
Interesting material but the video production quality is not up to your standards. Some portions are out of focus some and others have distorted audio.
Looked good enough for me to learn from ?
Glad you were able to find something to nitpick.
Good video as always! I watch to learn, not nit pick.
For a custom SHAFT
Well, since the SHAFT has a Differential on one end and a wheel hub and brake disk on the other- I think this shaft is an AXLE?
@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes it was comical as Keith always talks about his shaft, small shafts, big shafts etc...