New machine in the workshop: ALBA 1A Shaper. After two days of cleaning it got it up and running. It's in good condition, works really nice and a joy to watch. Lets make chips!
Hi Bart. You took the words out of my mouth with your shaper history. I have the Elliott 14M probably engineered by the same craftsmen. Great finish. It does look rather dinky on that stand. You need a longer vee belt so the motor will drop to the left to clear the casting. I plan to re-paint mine grey in the future. Can't wait to see some videos of it working on jobs. Great machines.
🤣thats whole new angle on making chips.. Ive just got the same machine. I also recently found a hand Drummond with motor conversion Regards Stuart Bell from UK.
Just like mine, there's something magical about the shaper, but take out your handle on the cross slide, mine has a tendency to work itself loose and fall on the floor...
Yes thanks. It is a really nice machine to work with. And for longer use I will take of the handle. But I need to learn the machine al little better and with the handle on it's easier to see if it engages the cross slide on the front or back stroke.
One of my viewers (James Denney) sent me over, I'm in the process of fixing up an Alba 1A right now. Yours is in much better shape, that's a beautiful machine there. Thanks for sharing, it gives me more information on what the parts are supposed to look like as I have to make some parts to repair mine. Just subbed too, I like your work!
We like this nice sized one because 10 inches all we would ever need in our micro machining shop. What a beautiful shaper, you are (we are thinking) going to love this machine, thank you for the share. Nice to see you can grind your own shaper HSS tool bits as well. Dinner good? you could have cooked i a heat treat oven LOL. Really nice clean surface finish Bart. Lance & Patrick.
Those kind of chips are the best ones! And @11:50 is just how I would picture myself with my (imagined) shaper. This is lovely, you just earned yourself a new sub. Cheers!
Hobby and work. A work as a teacher at a University for physical education for three days a week. Beside that I work with my metal projects. Blacksmithing, metal art, welding, machining: allround metal work. I did study metalwork when I was younger and worked 6 years as a toolmaker in a aerospace center in the Netherlands. When I was 25 I changed the metalwork for teaching PE and martial arts. After a few years of fulltime teaching I brought back some metal work. Started as a hobby but becoming more a business. So I do that for 2-3 days a week now beside teaching. Most projects on TH-cam are my own projects.
Bart, This is the last machine you will ever sell/ allow out of your shop "when they pry it from your cold, dead hands!" I have a Klopp 450, and I would not be without a shaper. Also, be aware that in most modern democracies, it is against the Law to sell a shaper,once you have bought one (unless you swap it for a better/bigger one!) LOL Once you get the hang of this machine, you will be surprised what it can do, and what lovely surface finish it can produce. If it didn't come with a vise or the vise is only a bit iffy, spend some coin on a decent one. These machines need a sturdy heavy vise! Goodluck with the shaper! Paddy
Thanks Paddy, I'm not sure it would be the last machine I ever sell but i'm not planning on selling. And now I heard of the Shaper Law that makes sense. But I don't have room for a bigger one... This small version is nice and cute. Your correct about the vise, I didn't came with one and use an old vise that I had. I will need to upgrate to a bigger one.
Prachtig Bart. Handige machientjes, sinds de lts niet meer mee gewerkt. Mijn pa had er vroeger ook één in zijn schuur, ik meen een AI. Hij maakte er zelfs zwaluwstaartgeleidingen mee.
Beste Bart, Ik heb ook een Alba 1A shaper. De mijne zit niet zo goed meer in de verf maar hij doet het super. Nog een tip: als je een dunne metalen plaat tussen de shaper en het onderstel plaatst heb je geen last meer van druppende olie. Aangezien je beter teveel olie dan te weinig kan gebruiken bij een Alba is zo'n plaat ideaal. Omdat ik mij ontzettend amuseerde met het werken met mijn Alba heb ik ook nog een Tos MS200 aangeschaft. Deze is iets kleiner (slag 20cm), maar heeft als voordeel dat de lengte van de slag met een draaiknop geregeld kan worden. Je hoeft dus niet de moer bij het glijblok los te draaien. Op TH-cam staat een filmpje van de MS200 . th-cam.com/video/gWv-ijYjkWs/w-d-xo.html Groeten uit Hazerswoude Rijndijk, Ronald
Dag Ronald, Leuk dat je dezelfde hebt. Ik had ze nog niet veel vaker gezien maar voor mij een leuk formaat en in goede staat. Ik moet er nu nog beter mee leren werken en wil wat updates doen om de geleidingen beter af te schermen tegen vuil en spanen. En nog een grotere machineklem monteren. Je tip over de plaat voor olie is goed, dank je. Ik zit eraan te denken om gewoon een rvs lekpan te maken en onder het frame te zetten. Die kan er dan gemakkelijk onderuit voor schoonmaken. Moet even kijken, anders idd een plaat tussen onderstel en machine. Groeten uit het hooge noorden (Groningen).
Hi Bart, thanks for the tour of your new gadget. I thought it would be a great new addition to the workshop but when i saw the chips getting cut, i thought 'Oh no. he's installed it into the kitchen!!'. No matter, i suppose first class chips is a good start and we can expect more first class projects from you in future. And remember, always wear safety glasses, even when you're doing the chips. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍
Haha thanks Pedro. My girlfriend ask me why I needed another machine and I said It would make nice Chips and it's a nice machine to look at. So that's what I had to do. But I didn't get permission to put it in the kitchen...
Thanks Bart. Love your sense of humor and all the hard work you put in to this project.
Hi Bart.
You took the words out of my mouth with your shaper history. I have the Elliott 14M probably engineered by the same craftsmen. Great finish. It does look rather dinky on that stand. You need a longer vee belt so the motor will drop to the left to clear the casting. I plan to re-paint mine grey in the future. Can't wait to see some videos of it working on jobs. Great machines.
🤣thats whole new angle on making chips.. Ive just got the same machine. I also recently found a hand Drummond with motor conversion Regards Stuart Bell from UK.
Just like mine, there's something magical about the shaper, but take out your handle on the cross slide, mine has a tendency to work itself loose and fall on the floor...
Yes thanks. It is a really nice machine to work with. And for longer use I will take of the handle. But I need to learn the machine al little better and with the handle on it's easier to see if it engages the cross slide on the front or back stroke.
I had to pause the video to post this comment. "Full toothbrush, WD40 mode" 😂 Absolutely brilliant way to put it.
One of my viewers (James Denney) sent me over, I'm in the process of fixing up an Alba 1A right now. Yours is in much better shape, that's a beautiful machine there. Thanks for sharing, it gives me more information on what the parts are supposed to look like as I have to make some parts to repair mine. Just subbed too, I like your work!
Thanks you. Good luck with your rebuild and if you need any more info or dimensions than let me know.
We like this nice sized one because 10 inches all we would ever need in our micro machining shop. What a beautiful shaper, you are (we are thinking) going to love this machine, thank you for the share. Nice to see you can grind your own shaper HSS tool bits as well. Dinner good? you could have cooked i a heat treat oven LOL. Really nice clean surface finish Bart. Lance & Patrick.
👍 Good show. Reminded me of my school days,working on it.
Those kind of chips are the best ones!
And @11:50 is just how I would picture myself with my (imagined) shaper.
This is lovely, you just earned yourself a new sub.
Cheers!
Haha, yes. and thanks.
Nice machine. The removable doors are awesome
lol@ first chips!
Good looking machine.
Yes, still needs some work but it runs very nice.
Welcome to the shaper club.
Nice chips :-) and a shaper in nice shape ;-) they are rear here were i live
I'm assuming this is a hobby for you, Yes? If so, do you work full time in a different trade or profession?
Hobby and work. A work as a teacher at a University for physical education for three days a week. Beside that I work with my metal projects. Blacksmithing, metal art, welding, machining: allround metal work. I did study metalwork when I was younger and worked 6 years as a toolmaker in a aerospace center in the Netherlands. When I was 25 I changed the metalwork for teaching PE and martial arts. After a few years of fulltime teaching I brought back some metal work. Started as a hobby but becoming more a business. So I do that for 2-3 days a week now beside teaching. Most projects on TH-cam are my own projects.
It's my dream to someday get a small shaper, thanks for the video.
Thanks! and yes, a small shaper is really nice machine to have. And they are not so expensive around here (Netherlands).
I loved the part where you made chips out of what looks like sweet potato or Yam. I subscribed very nice videos you make.
Great video Bart’s, like the chips you cook sweet potato?. I just purchase a shaper 10” Royal I’m just starting to make chips too lol.
nice potato chip maker
I love the first shaper "chips"!
Hi Bart. You have a nice shaper, so i subscribed. Shapers are fun.
Pushing the machine to its limits!
Bart,
This is the last machine you will ever sell/ allow out of your shop
"when they pry it from your cold, dead hands!"
I have a Klopp 450, and I would not be without a shaper.
Also, be aware that in most modern democracies, it is against the Law to sell a shaper,once you have bought one (unless you swap it for a better/bigger one!) LOL
Once you get the hang of this machine, you will be surprised what it can do, and what lovely surface finish it can produce.
If it didn't come with a vise or the vise is only a bit iffy, spend some coin on a decent one. These machines need a sturdy heavy vise!
Goodluck with the shaper!
Paddy
Thanks Paddy, I'm not sure it would be the last machine I ever sell but i'm not planning on selling. And now I heard of the Shaper Law that makes sense. But I don't have room for a bigger one... This small version is nice and cute. Your correct about the vise, I didn't came with one and use an old vise that I had. I will need to upgrate to a bigger one.
Mooie machine Bart,
Wat voor sopje gebruikte je ná de WD40 aktie?
Denk petroleum. Lost beetje oud vet / olie op maar houd het ook wat vettig. Dit gebruik ik wel vaak voor schoonmaken.
Prachtig Bart. Handige machientjes, sinds de lts niet meer mee gewerkt. Mijn pa had er vroeger ook één in zijn schuur, ik meen een AI. Hij maakte er zelfs zwaluwstaartgeleidingen mee.
Hi Bart just found your channel, good shaper video
Thanks 👍
Yep, makin chips! 😂
😁👍
Never seen Adam Booth machining frozen food on his G&E LOL
He should. He loves the shaper, making big chips and making food so it would be the perfect combination 😁
@@bartharkemametalworks2299 Exactly! I will send him the link
That made me laugh a good one.
After seeing your milling machine, you may use your shaper more than you think.
Great fun.
Thanks Jeff. And yes, the Shaper is a really nice machine to use. If I need something flat I prefer the shaper over the mill and eat chips watching.
Beste Bart,
Ik heb ook een Alba 1A shaper. De mijne zit niet zo goed meer in de verf maar hij doet het super.
Nog een tip: als je een dunne metalen plaat tussen de shaper en het onderstel plaatst heb je geen last meer van druppende olie.
Aangezien je beter teveel olie dan te weinig kan gebruiken bij een Alba is zo'n plaat ideaal.
Omdat ik mij ontzettend amuseerde met het werken met mijn Alba heb ik ook nog een Tos MS200 aangeschaft. Deze is iets kleiner (slag 20cm), maar heeft als voordeel dat de lengte van de slag met een draaiknop geregeld kan worden. Je hoeft dus niet de moer bij het glijblok los te draaien.
Op TH-cam staat een filmpje van de MS200 .
th-cam.com/video/gWv-ijYjkWs/w-d-xo.html
Groeten uit Hazerswoude Rijndijk,
Ronald
Dag Ronald, Leuk dat je dezelfde hebt. Ik had ze nog niet veel vaker gezien maar voor mij een leuk formaat en in goede staat. Ik moet er nu nog beter mee leren werken en wil wat updates doen om de geleidingen beter af te schermen tegen vuil en spanen. En nog een grotere machineklem monteren. Je tip over de plaat voor olie is goed, dank je. Ik zit eraan te denken om gewoon een rvs lekpan te maken en onder het frame te zetten. Die kan er dan gemakkelijk onderuit voor schoonmaken. Moet even kijken, anders idd een plaat tussen onderstel en machine. Groeten uit het hooge noorden (Groningen).
Hi Bart, thanks for the tour of your new gadget. I thought it would be a great new addition to the workshop but when i saw the chips getting cut, i thought 'Oh no. he's installed it into the kitchen!!'. No matter, i suppose first class chips is a good start and we can expect more first class projects from you in future. And remember, always wear safety glasses, even when you're doing the chips. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍
Haha thanks Pedro. My girlfriend ask me why I needed another machine and I said It would make nice Chips and it's a nice machine to look at. So that's what I had to do. But I didn't get permission to put it in the kitchen...
I love your videos ☺️😎
Thanks 👍
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Oh Bart, you silly goose. Thank you!
Mooie machine!
Dank je!
Nice... I like those chips.
Mooie machine!
Nice job.