Check out how Keith Rucker completely remade the bronze shoes for the crosshead: th-cam.com/video/wnXJACcQTAU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/aFVshkAV_mc/w-d-xo.html
@@benjaminstubbs7845 my mechanics definitely has an edge in precision but I've never seen him tackle a monster 2 man chainsaw or 1000+lb forging hammer. It would be very interesting no doubt if he did. Yes I'm tossing it out as a challenge
Its rare for me to actually, audibly laugh out loud watching anything on the internet...but the Marv shot spliced in at 1:21 completely did me in. *That was hilariously perfect.*
Channels like these are such gems. All I need or want is to watch and learn how things are made, assembled, restored, machined etc... no fluff, no filler, just.. content. IT'S PERFECT
I just want you to know how much I absolutely love your intro and the weird things you add in. It's neat to watch how all this stuff is fixed and you make it fun. You a real cool dude.
Let’s be real, the time and effort to research, build and edit this video is unreal. It’s not just about the views for you. You have a true passion for your craft, and the talent to go with it! Get this man to 1 million subs!
Over the last three years I’ve gotten into watching these restoration videos and they are all pretty much formatted the same way which is part of the appeal, but your dry, sarcastic and subtitle comedy makes your videos the best of them all. I always find my self chuckling at something every video.
Or the other option is to set fire to this one* and find then restore something with more promise, can achieve a quality level matching his bridgebort (tm) ? Eg something like a Colchester? *or donate it to rollingmetal, which seems a sucker for completely crap lathes ?
What a fantastic skill set!I hope there are thousands of machinists like you who can be ready to build out and repair old analog tech like this in the event of a catastrophe and all the sophistcated electronic stuff penetrating every thing we do is too hard to service, etc. I just worry that these old skills are falling off the planet. . . .This was one of your best projects, ever!
At the end of the last video I was wondering just how much was left that needed to be done. There were so many parts you had to build in this video! The end result is a beautiful machine.
I LOVE how Keith explains how he makes things on his channel! I'll most likely NEVER have the ability to machine parts. With that said, it's interesting to me to know how & why he does what he does as he goes through the process of making parts!
I'd imagine there's a few people watching this and thinking that it's pretty weak to be stopped by hand, but consider that it was intended to run on a steam boiler with hhuuggee volume and not 90psi shop air. Awesome restore, keep bringing these awesome old relics back!
Beautiful. If I was a collector, I'd buy it. I also love the gratuitous plugging for your wrenches. I've bought all three (that are realistic) and now use them more then I do an adjustable croissant, I mean crescent.
Really great to see you trying new things! Been watching for a while and I can tell you put a lot of time into this. The machining, the editing, and the memories! Thanks everything you do.
Absolutely remarkable restoration. That engine was basically scrap when you started. Looked to me like it had few components left . Thank you for bringing this rare and probably almost unknown engine back to life. You demonstrated great skill and understanding. You should reward yourself with a very capable newer metal lathe.
There are ao many fake restoration channels where they use a bunch of tricks to age and make the objects seem layered in rust and corrosion. This is by far the best restoration channel. This looked like an impossible fix. Well done!
Fantastic restoration Eric!! FYI... Just because you can machine brass without lubrication, doesn't mean you can't use it, especially tapping/threading, which would go smoother with a little lubrication. You have some serious talent... Enjoy your humor too. Thanks for sharing your work with the rest of the world.
Love the work, now all you need to do is get a boiler to go with. Btw with experience/ knowledge from being a mechanic on full size steam locomotives, once you get that running on steam you get alot more power due to the expansion of the steam, and the whistle won't almost kill the engine, :)
Excellent video as always! I am fascinated at how things were designed back in the day- to be easily produced, adjusted as they predictably wore down, and replaced when further adjustment no longer did the trick. Not only was this fun to watch, it was educational too.
Looks absolutely great. I can't wait to see it run on live steam. Remember to be a little careful not to run it too long on compressed air unless you also inject some steam oil.
Wow! That really was the best! I love the sound of that old steam engine! It's amazing you were able to get that thing rebuilt -- and running again! That's crazy! Great job!! - Muddypaw🐾
An awesome piece of work restoring that machine and seeing how stuff come together and how we used to make stuff then the old days was really something you have a great day
now you have to make the boiler....that was fascinating, thx to whoever sent it to you also. probably the best step by step of steam engine assembly/makeup on youtube so far.
Sooooo did you just happen to have an old wheel from a tractor layin around? Lol. Love your subtle humor. Hope your wife/family does too. Thank you for sharing your talent. It’s greatly admired. Your editing is appreciated as well. Stay safe and keep on doin what you love. 👍🏼💪🏼🇺🇸
I constantly watch your videos and with each new video clip I do not cease to be surprised by your enthusiasm and enthusiasm in the process of work. Great job!, you really have GOLDEN hands! Sincerely from Russia!
love some of the new stuff you are doing in your videos. Laughed out loud multiple times. (Home alone 2, Phone call, and multiple others). Thanks for all the effort it does not go unnoticed.
Watching this fire up for the first time was absolutely glorious. Love this channel anyway, but this is far and away the best hint you've put out. Magnificent.
Incredible. I restore vintage toys, musical instruments and I.T equipment for fun but watching you work is watching a master at work! Thanks for the videos, you're so skilled. Cheers from the U.K.
Well that was a total waste of time- said no one! That was however totally awesome. Especially when it started up! The sound is adorable. I hope you restore a boiler to go with it as well as hook (belt) it up to a tool. A figure jigsaw comes in mind (if thats the correct English name, but I think you get what I mean). Bring it on!
When I saw this posted. I thought I had missed the part 1. Nope, I viewed it. The next thought was “Man, it been so long since he took it apart I hope he doesn’t ask me to help him remember how it goes back together.” Lol. Great Job as always. The possibilities are endless now that you have this.
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Check out how Keith Rucker completely remade the bronze shoes for the crosshead:
th-cam.com/video/wnXJACcQTAU/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/aFVshkAV_mc/w-d-xo.html
keiths a great guy :)
makes those beautiful brass slides... can't make spacers to use instead of the washers...
Maybe you could do a restoration on your lathe too
@@ProfaneGod That was what I was thinking...
Keith has a excellent channel and I found yours from watching his. Always fun and something to leaner from the way they did it way back when.
Congrats on your new freshly restored engine for your lathe 😉
What a burn!
Hey he made a lot of new ones with it lol 🤣👍
Why would he need an engine if he already has a pedal lathe?
You both are really awesome but you have the crown for restoration.
@@benjaminstubbs7845 my mechanics definitely has an edge in precision but I've never seen him tackle a monster 2 man chainsaw or 1000+lb forging hammer. It would be very interesting no doubt if he did. Yes I'm tossing it out as a challenge
Its rare for me to actually, audibly laugh out loud watching anything on the internet...but the Marv shot spliced in at 1:21 completely did me in. *That was hilariously perfect.*
I spit chips out my mouth laughing out loud at that.
Legit was the perfectly cut scream.
i woke my sleeping dog upstairs with my outburst
Same here. I almost never comment but had to come and complement it.
It's amazing I haven't seen that movie in probably over two decades but immedietely recognized it as being from Home Alone lol.
Thank you for saving this engine and educating us on engineering restoration.
Channels like these are such gems. All I need or want is to watch and learn how things are made, assembled, restored, machined etc... no fluff, no filler, just.. content. IT'S PERFECT
Hear, hear! Ditto for me!
"I am going to use threadlocker in case I need to remove this later" Killed me! Fantastic work love watching your work.
And not just any thread locker! Red Loctite!
@@jedmedin5852 Loctite's high temp thread locker is also red.
@@thePond11 This is why he mentioned it.
He knows
It's the projects that brought me here, it's the humor that keeps me coming back!
The tension/horror sound when putting the rings on was spot on.
Riiiiiii [let's look at it again] iiiiiiiiiise!
I just want you to know how much I absolutely love your intro and the weird things you add in. It's neat to watch how all this stuff is fixed and you make it fun. You a real cool dude.
Thank you!
Bonus points for it not walking off the bench when you fired it up! Nice job.
This was the second time he fired it.
He used a satellite controlled robotic drone from Utah the first time.
I’d be more worried about backyard mechanics rebuilding snowmobile clutches.
As an ex USN old school boiler tech, I can fully appreciate what you've accomplished here. Pretty amazing you got the timing spot on the first time!
The Marv tool was amazing. Had to rewind a few times cause it was that great! Keep up the great work!
Damn right, was gonna say something about that as well!! Sounds exactly the same
I seen marv meme today, like 12 times now.
Edit : and atleast that good
I live under a rock. Can someone provide a time stamp?
Omfg lolol
@@nefariousyawn the scene with the grinder tool screaming like marv from home alone
Let’s be real, the time and effort to research, build and edit this video is unreal. It’s not just about the views for you. You have a true passion for your craft, and the talent to go with it! Get this man to 1 million subs!
😤“Immediately start putting the wrong studs on”😂
That’s how I start every project!🤪
Every single time?
@@thunderstruck1078 and then some.
@@fieromike1 If you're making the same mistake every single time you're not learning 😉
Over the last three years I’ve gotten into watching these restoration videos and they are all pretty much formatted the same way which is part of the appeal, but your dry, sarcastic and subtitle comedy makes your videos the best of them all. I always find my self chuckling at something every video.
That sound is going to play in my head every time I install a set of rings from now on.
Did it not before?
Massive smile on my face when I saw it run.
Brilliant co-operation with Mr Rucker.
So much milling. Makes me miss This Old Tony.
What happened to him I wonder?
@@HakkaDakka death in the family, father in law, it's on his TH-cam home page
@@HawksofOz ah, that sucks. thanks for letting us know
@@HawksofOz Terrible thing to happen. But I'm beginning to wonder if he's coming back though, as he hasn't made a video in half a year.
Hope all is ok with him
HTR: “‘Surface Finish’? Yeah, the surface is finished.”
Brilliant. And Keith's appearance was a treat.
Indeed
34:44 - it's the little bits of fun like this which make the channel extra special for me, always appreciate seeing them :D
27:16
Hand Tool: "I made this off camera, for fun!"
Viewers: "He forgot to put the camera on..."
Or went out to use a lathe that didn't ache and complain that much.....
I have a fondness of the way things used to be and I really enjoy watching all of these old tools and machines come back to life.
Time for a "Antique Hand Tool Rescue Lathe [restoration]" video 🤣
BTW, amazing work on the engine! Brilliant as always.
He still has a power forging hammer to restore!
@@Alex_whatever so the real question is: do you need a power hammer to restore a lathe or a lathe to restore a power hammer? 🤣
@@steair Yes.
Or the other option is to set fire to this one* and find then restore something with more promise, can achieve a quality level matching his bridgebort (tm) ? Eg something like a Colchester?
*or donate it to rollingmetal, which seems a sucker for completely crap lathes ?
What a fantastic skill set!I hope there are thousands of machinists like you who can be ready to build out and repair old analog tech like this in the event of a catastrophe and all the sophistcated electronic stuff penetrating every thing we do is too hard to service, etc. I just worry that these old skills are falling off the planet. . . .This was one of your best projects, ever!
At the end of the last video I was wondering just how much was left that needed to be done. There were so many parts you had to build in this video!
The end result is a beautiful machine.
Eric, thank you for providing Keith's episodes to complement this series... great job... truly enjoyed watching
the quality of the restoration, the time invested, the insanity level to do it, the humor, such an awesome work!
I LOVE how Keith explains how he makes things on his channel! I'll most likely NEVER have the ability to machine parts. With that said, it's interesting to me to know how & why he does what he does as he goes through the process of making parts!
Remarkable result considering your lathe is ready to retire. Thank you Eric.
Now he has a steam-powered lathe.
I'd imagine there's a few people watching this and thinking that it's pretty weak to be stopped by hand, but consider that it was intended to run on a steam boiler with hhuuggee volume and not 90psi shop air.
Awesome restore, keep bringing these awesome old relics back!
Eric's comedic prowess is absolutely fantastic!
Beautiful. If I was a collector, I'd buy it. I also love the gratuitous plugging for your wrenches. I've bought all three (that are realistic) and now use them more then I do an adjustable croissant, I mean crescent.
Love the audio tension added when seating piston ring. Great work! Nail biting!
Really great to see you trying new things! Been watching for a while and I can tell you put a lot of time into this. The machining, the editing, and the memories! Thanks everything you do.
200 hours? More? Just the job is probably that much.
Absolutely remarkable restoration. That engine was basically scrap when you started. Looked to me like it had few components left . Thank you for bringing this rare and probably almost unknown engine back to life. You demonstrated great skill and understanding. You should reward yourself with a very capable newer metal lathe.
There are ao many fake restoration channels where they use a bunch of tricks to age and make the objects seem layered in rust and corrosion. This is by far the best restoration channel. This looked like an impossible fix. Well done!
Keith is such a good sport. When he picked up that old timey phone I nearly died 🤣👍
Keith does excellent work. As for you. You're on a level unmatched. So enjoy the videos.
And nothing on the workbench was shaking while the engine was running. Amazing.
Your theme song is pure friggen evil - every time I hear it, it's stuck in my head for hours after...
Love how Keith's...ahem..."phone"...is still corded. As well as his actual antique phone. :-)
Fantastic restoration Eric!! FYI... Just because you can machine brass without lubrication, doesn't mean you can't use it, especially tapping/threading, which would go smoother with a little lubrication.
You have some serious talent... Enjoy your humor too. Thanks for sharing your work with the rest of the world.
Love the work, now all you need to do is get a boiler to go with.
Btw with experience/ knowledge from being a mechanic on full size steam locomotives, once you get that running on steam you get alot more power due to the expansion of the steam, and the whistle won't almost kill the engine,
:)
and it will have the proper tone of a true steam whistle!
was about to say he now needs a boiler
I too vote for boiler
Saw this video before but watching again. It's cool seeing the engineering that was being used 100 yrs ago.
The sounds of wailing made me weep. I also had to chew some wool as a distraction.
Brilliantly done, and thank you... I think.
Beautiful work. It is a privilege to watch you breathe new life into old iron.
FANTASTIC! Well done!! you are an excellent tradesman! I love to see vintage machines come back to life and in working order! Love it!
Absolutely incredible, this must have taken you months. I’m so impressed & I absolutely love the humour you put into your videos. Well done 👏 👏👏
Using loctite is the #1 way to identify parts that will need to be removed in the future for repairs.
That is a beautiful machine! There's something deeply satisfying about steam engines that modern engines can't quite top.
Ahhhh I see Hand Tool Rescue has learned the ancient karate chopping method for getting parts to seat. Very fine technique you have.
Excellent video as always! I am fascinated at how things were designed back in the day- to be easily produced, adjusted as they predictably wore down, and replaced when further adjustment no longer did the trick. Not only was this fun to watch, it was educational too.
I keep expecting Larry and Balki to pop up during the theme song. Love it.
Another wonderful steam engine rebuild. Good machining work on all the parts. Thanks to Keith Rucker too.
Looks absolutely great. I can't wait to see it run on live steam. Remember to be a little careful not to run it too long on compressed air unless you also inject some steam oil.
20 seconds laugher because of the Marv reference, thanks for that!
Awesome restoration! Loved the extras like the little oiler bulbs and the whistle.
Next up: Lathe restoration! Introducing your second channel, Machine Tool Rescue!
The suspense of installing those piston rings was real. The music made me feel like I was there 🤣👍 I love ur videos
Gorgeous! A ton of work, but so satisfying to see working and such a pretty engine!
It’s alive!!!! When I first saw the rusted pile it started out as I figured it was junk. Amazing restoration
Personally - you did an outstanding rebuild on this engine. Like your neat "Phone" to Keith Rucker.
Those black phones ought be used more often.
Wow! That really was the best! I love the sound of that old steam engine! It's amazing you were able to get that thing rebuilt -- and running again! That's crazy! Great job!! - Muddypaw🐾
You should restore a "Hysteria" curing device from the 1800s lol
He did! Antique ball motor.
An awesome piece of work restoring that machine and seeing how stuff come together and how we used to make stuff then the old days was really something you have a great day
that is art in industrial design. I bow to your skill sir. And, as much as you complain of your lathe, you make it SING!
All this brass you used made me think how badass it would be to make a solid brass adjustable wrench!! Ide buy one for sure..
now you have to make the boiler....that was fascinating, thx to whoever sent it to you also. probably the best step by step of steam engine assembly/makeup on youtube so far.
This series was just plain FANTASTIC!
Sooooo did you just happen to have an old wheel from a tractor layin around? Lol. Love your subtle humor. Hope your wife/family does too. Thank you for sharing your talent. It’s greatly admired. Your editing is appreciated as well. Stay safe and keep on doin what you love. 👍🏼💪🏼🇺🇸
"Only use this clamping method if you want to die"
Count me in!
*Don't mind if I do!*
I remember one time my little brother wanted a drum set for Christmas just to piss people off too. Great work man! You're amazing!
I was thinking this project was right up Keith's alley and then like magic he appeared!
Lathe restoration when?
Maybe keith can hand scrape the bed
I constantly watch your videos and with each new video clip I do not cease to be surprised by your enthusiasm and enthusiasm in the process of work. Great job!, you really have GOLDEN hands! Sincerely from Russia!
love some of the new stuff you are doing in your videos. Laughed out loud multiple times. (Home alone 2, Phone call, and multiple others). Thanks for all the effort it does not go unnoticed.
Watching this fire up for the first time was absolutely glorious.
Love this channel anyway, but this is far and away the best hint you've put out.
Magnificent.
You did a damn fine job on that vertical steam engine sir
You and Keith have a lot in common. You have a deep love and respect for history. Small wonder that I'm a subscriber to both of your channels.
Everyone else: "Congrats on the restore!"
Me: *Loosing it after seeing skele-Marv*
Wow That is just a special machine you just restored, perfect workmanship precision fitting of hand tooled replacement parts.
The lathe needs to be rescued. And from the sound of the mill, a little assistance could be used there as well.
But, I love these videos.
Yeah, I thought the Bridgeport wasn't sounding so great either... It shouldn't be making such a racket machining brass!
Incredible. I restore vintage toys, musical instruments and I.T equipment for fun but watching you work is watching a master at work! Thanks for the videos, you're so skilled. Cheers from the U.K.
Amazing buildout, we know you only did this for a neat new whistle. Good for you.
I would love to see a part three on what you're going to use this for/do with it please!!
I have been watching your channel for a few years. You sir are a character and never fail to make me laugh with your little humor inserts.
HTR: Lathe, y u cry?
Lathe: Because you've hurt my feelings.
HTR: [Gets mad. Karate chops valve housing.]
About restoring your old lathe, how about the other Keith? Keith Fenner Turnwright Machineworks.
Thumbs up to your Škoda brand live center!I live in the city where these were made, so for "some weird reason" I'm using same for my lathe :-)
Very satisfying restoration
Did he want a US Gallon, or an Imperial Gallon? What the heck, give him the BONUS!!
Hahaha I didn't expect to get a cameo from Keith Rucker! But seeing as you're rebuilding a steam engine, there's noone else I would trust more!
I think your headstock needs new bearings especially in the thrust category
Or at least they need adjusting
I think his stock head needs a new lathe.
This one slows down under mild pressure.
His lathe too.
Your restorations are top notch, good sir. Love the little bits of comedy you sprinkle in there, too! Look forward to seeing more!
✌🏻👏
What a work of art! Your skills, as always, are very evident. Thank you for sharing this journey with you.
Does this mean we can look forward to a mini series of videos on a [Restoration] of your lathe?
I can't get tired of seeing this intro. a lot of nostalgia, thank you. already improved my routine day.
Well that was a total waste of time- said no one!
That was however totally awesome. Especially when it started up! The sound is adorable.
I hope you restore a boiler to go with it as well as hook (belt) it up to a tool. A figure jigsaw comes in mind (if thats the correct English name, but I think you get what I mean).
Bring it on!
When I saw this posted. I thought I had missed the part 1. Nope, I viewed it. The next thought was “Man, it been so long since he took it apart I hope he doesn’t ask me to help him remember how it goes back together.” Lol. Great Job as always. The possibilities are endless now that you have this.
Did not replace OEM baling wire 3/10
It is very interesting to see what becomes of a piece of blank metal and the end result, Brilliant Machining, Well Done