I remember watching your very first episode years ago you were wondering if you were going to be able to make the cut well I'm very happy to say that every episode has been entertaining and educational and nostalgic. My congratulations sir on a very successful series!
I too discovered Dave's first video and have been a fan and watched ever since.. and always look forward to a new video. what a great shop and preservation of time and methods of an early industrial age machine shop. Indeed i second those congratulations..
@@robertburns2415 Hehe! I feel the same. I am not a machinist but work as a repairman. First of all, I am so tired of this modern hectic life. Second, I'm getting fed up of all the little electronics that I can't repair but just throw away and replace. That's why it's so nice to sit down and watch David in his machine shop. In the background you can hear the wall clock ticking and steam hissing.
This brings back fond memories from my childhood. I am now 76 but grew in my fathers machine shop learning from him all about the trade. I would love to go and see this shop. I really admire this machinist, Just look at his hands and they tell the experiences he has and reminds me of my dad. I would bet there are only a few like him left in the USA.
I was fortunate enough to have worked in an old machine shop some time ago. When that boring tool started to make its cut I got goose bumps from the symphony of cast iron being incrementally shaved away.. If there is a place in the sky hopefully shops like this are up there. Well done.
By watching this man's videos through the years, he has fostered a real interest in manual machine work with me. Its like learning at "The knee of the master!" For example, my mechanic mentioned I might have a bent axle in my truck. I thought how might Dave check this out? I said, "Pull out the axle, put it in a lathe with a steady rest and check it with a dial indicator."
Dave - Thanks for saving another engine, we all need this history preserved. And, thanks for bringing the clock back online, sounds just like my grandmother's kitchen (without the steam sounds of course)!
Blown away with that , sleeveing that cylinder is absolutely fantastic your shop probably more than any other shop iv seen is exactly what i and most other vintage / steam / machinist / mechanical sort of guys long for it is absolutely blissful to behold Top man keep it up 👍🏻
Gday Dave, I always enjoy seeing a new video from you, it sounds like you’ve been quite busy mate, im really looking forward to seeing the next instalment, cheers
It would be awesome if there were shop classes. Lathes etc are about the same ( older southbend Lathes with the belt drive ) but very few people have experience with steam power . Awesome videos . Thanks for sharing.
I sure like watching you repair and fix machinery like we use to you make it look easy but I know you have a gift to repair or build most any thing you get your hands on. Always looking forward to your next Video 👍
Another great video. During my limited time in an automotive machine shop, my least favorite job was honing cylinders. Then we got a Sunnen CK-10, I think the second one in Oregon at the time. Life got a lot better after that!
hey dave just stumbled across this video and decided to watch it through. first thanks for the video, the shop is very cool, secondly i noticed a duplicate shot that was put in during editing. the shot goes from about 10:34 -11:16 and then it repeats from 11:17 - 11:50. - Elijah
Good to see you are up and running the shop. The plan is to make a trip back to NY in October, will try to catch up with you then for some jaw flapping.
Dave your video reminded me of someone that is no longer with us ,a cousin of mine who had a 1903 austrian lathe on leather belt .Granted it had a modern electric engine(but spindle drive was leather wide belt ) but that sound it made . . . exactly as on 28:23 .There is something to those flat belts and how they flap around like plak plak plak plak ,you cant hear that sound on any modern machine . Good to see you again !
Good to see you again Dave, loved the video, missed the tick tick of the laces on the pulleys. Just a suggestion, next time winter comes around I would love to see what you do to all the machines to preserve them, and what it takes to get them going again. I don't have that snow problem in Queensland Australia.
Use a telescope gauge when line boring on both sides of the bar roughly opposite of each other and then add the exact diameter of the bar. Opposite sides of the bar will account for any kind of bend in the bar. Learned that trick when doing portable boaring
Thanks for posting a new video, Dave. I always look forward to them. If any UK readers in the NW would like to check out our museum - the Anson Engine Museum, in Poynton near Manchester - you'll see this kind of thing happening near you. There are lots of videos posted by visitors on youtube, and we have a website. Later on today I'm off down there to work on a 1928 Crossley diesel (so a bit new for you Dave 🙂), 18.1/2" bore, 28" stroke, 13t flywheel (it was on a big press for forgings). It passes the time! cheers Mark
Hi Dave, great to see you again. I was curious so looked it up; the first tungsten carbide cutting tool was 1927 (according to Wikipedia) so your workshop was right at the forefront of technology in 1925 😉
Back in 1962 there was a machine shop out in the countryside of Iowa. The equipment was all run by jackshaft and originally by a waterwheel that still existed but at that time run by a big old electric motor.
David when I was in the trade we made something similar but for die casting injection cylinder, a hardened sleeve was pushed in. It was 3.5"od of sleeve, interference fit of 008". It was a tough job pushing it in under 100ton press. Sometimes the sleeve would jam. Only way to get it out was to bore the sleeve completely out. The hole was blind.
Jay, What a pain that was. I have backed off on the interference fit a little lately in old engines. I just don't think it's necessary and can lead to problems. About .001-.0015" works for me....Dave
Yes David that the standard rule of thumb I generally use, but this was a special case were the die cast cylinder lived in the actual molten metal and it had 200ton capacity.
Hello David, From our campervan in the north of germany on our way to a old machine shop near Kiel . Greetings from Henk van der Wal from Friesland Keep up the good work and stay save . A nice video as always
@@erickmarkon9337 The HBM is a machine that just opens up so many more machining opportunities and makes setups so much easier. It was the next step in taking my shop to another level. --Doozer
Bonjour David, It is always a pleasure to see you back in your workshop. Could you please remind me the accuracy of your tools because I often see modern machinists requiring a thousantd? Amicalement, Raphaël
Been watching Pete at Just A Few Acres Farm. You recently fixed up the head from his MD diesel that dropped a valve. I commented to Pete you could make it right.AL B.
@@davidrichards5594 watched in 1080p, good quality but a bit shallow of a depth of field. Up front the machines look good but past the front area it starts to lose focus. looks like the focus was set to where you were and not the machine. i also believe you were getting wash out of the colors because of the bright light in the top right and left corners, its messing with the exposure. you could cover it up or change the exposure for those nice start up B roll shots to get that extra quality out when showing off the machines
Am using a boring head at the moment in a mini-mill. Much smaller hole, and in aluminum… It sounds much the same, though, save at a quicker pace! Yes, many, many passes, a few thou at a time. Gradually sneaking up on .875 inch, telescoping gage and a 0-1 mike.
Dave! Howdy! Hey, I was curious about how they might have honed cylinders back in the day without a drill motor. I know there are honing machines these days and in more recent history -- I've seen a big vertical one in some Australian guy's shop, but when I saw you with that drill, my first thought was "Gah! That might not be a lot fun!" :) But then my second thought was... "Huh. How did they did that back in the day, before available electricity?" Did they have honing machines? There were lots of steam engines, so... lots of honing! Hm. Good on you, brother.
What town are you located in? I'm in the Harrisburg Hershey area and I saw you posted a clip from Williams grove which I visit every Sunday I get the chance for the flea market. I absolutely love your little slice of heaven you've created. Theres nothing like a a living, breathing and working example of history. Besides Williams grove and Kinzlers theres not many of these treasures around anymore
I remember watching your very first episode years ago you were wondering if you were going to be able to make the cut well I'm very happy to say that every episode has been entertaining and educational and nostalgic. My congratulations sir on a very successful series!
I too discovered Dave's first video and have been a fan and watched ever since.. and always look forward to a new video. what a great shop and preservation of time and methods of an early industrial age machine shop. Indeed i second those congratulations..
I'm 72 I've been a machinist most of my life but when I discovered Dave's video made me wonder if I'd been born 50 years too late.
@@robertburns2415 Hehe! I feel the same. I am not a machinist but work as a repairman. First of all, I am so tired of this modern hectic life. Second, I'm getting fed up of all the little electronics that I can't repair but just throw away and replace. That's why it's so nice to sit down and watch David in his machine shop. In the background you can hear the wall clock ticking and steam hissing.
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What a pleasant Sunday evening surprise! Hi Dave!
Great to see you posting Dave, I hope all is well with you.
Yes the best TH-camr has another video. I missed see your videos so much that I started rewatching all of your old videos. Please keep them coming.
Hey hello Sir! Nice to see a post! Thank You!
Nice work David, always enjoy watching. thanks.
Welcome back Dave. Another great video. Thanks.
Glad to see you made it thru the winter, it's good to see you back again.
Nice work Dave . Good to see you back . 👍👍👍
This brings back fond memories from my childhood. I am now 76 but grew in my fathers machine shop learning from him all about the trade. I would love to go and see this shop. I really admire this machinist, Just look at his hands and they tell the experiences he has and reminds me of my dad. I would bet there are only a few like him left in the USA.
Thanks Paul, I appreciate that....Dave
I love your shop. And I love to watch you work.
Love your channel. Welcome back.
I was fortunate enough to have worked in an old machine shop some time ago.
When that boring tool started to make its cut I got goose bumps from the symphony of cast iron being incrementally shaved away..
If there is a place in the sky hopefully shops like this are up there.
Well done.
Good to see you're doing well. Thanks for sharing 👍
Great episode as always. Looking forward to the next installment.
Yay! Another great video, Dave. This time with a cliff hanger
I always find your videos inspiring and relaxing!
Good to see you are staying busy with projects!!
Thank you for all you do! I can honestly say I have learned a lot.
Like a well oiled machine. Just wonderful.
Enjoyed watching. Great to see the old machinery working. Tony
By watching this man's videos through the years, he has fostered a real interest in manual machine work with me. Its like learning at "The knee of the master!" For example, my mechanic mentioned I might have a bent axle in my truck. I thought how might Dave check this out? I said, "Pull out the axle, put it in a lathe with a steady rest and check it with a dial indicator."
l don't know how l missed this one David ? But here l am lol....lt is good to see you ans thanks for the video.....Shoe🇺🇸
Good job old timer, stay well and keep them coming.
Dave - Thanks for saving another engine, we all need this history preserved. And, thanks for bringing the clock back online, sounds just like my grandmother's kitchen (without the steam sounds of course)!
Blown away with that , sleeveing that cylinder is absolutely fantastic your shop probably more than any other shop iv seen is exactly what i and most other vintage / steam / machinist / mechanical sort of guys long for it is absolutely blissful to behold
Top man keep it up 👍🏻
Always a pleasure to watch you Dave and get my mind off of things going on in the world today. Thanks buddy
Gday Dave, I always enjoy seeing a new video from you, it sounds like you’ve been quite busy mate, im really looking forward to seeing the next instalment, cheers
Fascinating work. You're also quite good with video. I will continue to watch them.
Sir, just found your channel and wanted to comment that your shop and work is amazing and will be watching some of you older videos. Hats offf!!!
Nice to see you again. Was hoping to see you working on Keith's tractor engine head. Take care. Thanks for sharing your work. Regards.
I LOVE that this is still in operation... I think there may come a day very soon you will be grateful you kept it going.
A really careful achieved piece of boring and sleeving David ,Thanks for showing it .
awsome work sir.what a great shop.larry
Good to see you posting Dave. Always enjoy your craftsmanship. Stay safe.
It would be awesome if there were shop classes. Lathes etc are about the same ( older southbend Lathes with the belt drive ) but very few people have experience with steam power . Awesome videos . Thanks for sharing.
I sure like watching you repair and fix machinery like we use to you make it look easy but I know you have a gift to repair or build most any thing you get your hands on. Always looking forward to your next Video 👍
Great to see the old shop making chips. Your projects are always interesting to watch and learn little tidbits. Thanks
Another amazing video and machines at work , raw talent Dave !
So cool I've been watching for years now and still cant get over how impressive your shop is
Great seeing you again . I really enjoy watching your work good job
Hi Dave I hope you are doing well, and great work on the sleeve job. thanks
Doc Brown would be proud!
Thanx Dave for another boring video! I always look forward to your videos so keep up the good work!
Thanks Martin, Boring boring is really boring...Dave
Always enjoyable and interesting. Thanks
Thanks for sharing enjoyed
Absolutely love your channel have had phone trouble lately lost all my subscriptions but I found you again an resubscribed so I got you again now
Thanks Dave. Always a pleasure to see your uploads.
Great to see you again.
Welcome back Dave. Missed you!
Nice to see a new video from you Dave ! I love seeing your shop in action. I enjoyed the boring and re-sleeving on the G&L as well .
Beautiful work on that sleeve David. Good to see you a gain!
I'm always thrilled and excited to see a new video from you. As always so appreciated, thanks again Dave for all your time and effort!
Beautiful work.
Thank you Dave, and it still amaze me how usefull century old equipment is. Other channels i follow is Adam Booth and Stefan Gotteswinter
Thanks Dave! I always enjoy your videos and it makes my day whenever you post a new one.
Another great video. During my limited time in an automotive machine shop, my least favorite job was honing cylinders. Then we got a Sunnen CK-10, I think the second one in Oregon at the time. Life got a lot better after that!
Another good one Dave, thanks for sharing.
It's amazing how quiet that machine is running balls out
Thanks for sharing!
Nice careful work Dave.I especialy enjoyed the technique for inside measurement .I always learn something on your channel.Thanks. Msgt/ret Norm
Delighted to see a new video from you, displaying your usual meticulous work! 🙂
hey dave just stumbled across this video and decided to watch it through. first thanks for the video, the shop is very cool, secondly i noticed a duplicate shot that was put in during editing. the shot goes from about 10:34 -11:16 and then it repeats from 11:17 - 11:50. - Elijah
Right you are....Dave
I love the sleeve job I have a 2hp Stover KA that’s needs one.
Good to see you are up and running the shop. The plan is to make a trip back to NY in October, will try to catch up with you then for some jaw flapping.
OK Paul...Dave
Thanks for a other entertaining and informative video🤗😎🤗😎
Dave your video reminded me of someone that is no longer with us ,a cousin of mine who had a 1903 austrian lathe on leather belt .Granted it had a modern electric engine(but spindle drive was leather wide belt ) but that sound it made . . . exactly as on 28:23 .There is something to those flat belts and how they flap around like plak plak plak plak ,you cant hear that sound on any modern machine .
Good to see you again !
Good to see you again Dave, loved the video, missed the tick tick of the laces on the pulleys. Just a suggestion, next time winter comes around I would love to see what you do to all the machines to preserve them, and what it takes to get them going again. I don't have that snow problem in Queensland Australia.
You sir are a true craftsman, thank you for the effort you put into making these videos.
Good to see you again!! 😃
Use a telescope gauge when line boring on both sides of the bar roughly opposite of each other and then add the exact diameter of the bar. Opposite sides of the bar will account for any kind of bend in the bar. Learned that trick when doing portable boaring
Thanks for posting a new video, Dave. I always look forward to them. If any UK readers in the NW would like to check out our museum - the Anson Engine Museum, in Poynton near Manchester - you'll see this kind of thing happening near you. There are lots of videos posted by visitors on youtube, and we have a website. Later on today I'm off down there to work on a 1928 Crossley diesel (so a bit new for you Dave 🙂), 18.1/2" bore, 28" stroke, 13t flywheel (it was on a big press for forgings). It passes the time!
cheers
Mark
Great video
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Hi Dave, great to see you again. I was curious so looked it up; the first tungsten carbide cutting tool was 1927 (according to Wikipedia) so your workshop was right at the forefront of technology in 1925 😉
Missed you. Welcome back
Good video.
Nice setup!
Reminds me of the beautiful model Victorian workshop in the London Science Museum - it's on TH-cam somewhere and worth a look !
I heard you did a great job on the tractor engine of Pete from just a few acres, respect
That is beautiful :D !
Back in 1962 there was a machine shop out in the countryside of Iowa. The equipment was all run by jackshaft and originally by a waterwheel that still existed but at that time run by a big old electric motor.
Thanks Dave!
welcome back Dave
Using some o that good ole steam era tungsten carbide tooling.
David when I was in the trade we made something similar but for die casting injection cylinder, a hardened sleeve was pushed in. It was 3.5"od of sleeve, interference fit of 008". It was a tough job pushing it in under 100ton press. Sometimes the sleeve would jam. Only way to get it out was to bore the sleeve completely out. The hole was blind.
Jay, What a pain that was. I have backed off on the interference fit a little lately in old engines. I just don't think it's necessary and can lead to problems. About .001-.0015" works for me....Dave
Yes David that the standard rule of thumb I generally use, but this was a special case were the die cast cylinder lived in the actual molten metal and it had 200ton capacity.
Hello David,
From our campervan in the north of germany on our way to a old machine shop near Kiel .
Greetings from Henk van der Wal from Friesland
Keep up the good work and stay save .
A nice video as always
Henk, Have fun.....Dave
i'm not surprised that this series exists, but i am disappointed i didn't find out sooner
Dave- I also have a G&L 25T and I always am interested when you are using yours. Thanks -----Doozer
I thought it was a g&l 25. I occasionally run one at work. Also have a g&l 340 that never has an empty table
@@erickmarkon9337 The HBM is a machine that just opens up so many more machining opportunities and makes setups so much easier. It was the next step in taking my shop to another level. --Doozer
First thing I noticed is wearing a short sleeved shirt. Cotton T's can rip away pretty easily which is good.
No place for a suit and tie.. My dad was a boilermaker and knew someone that died wearing a tie, mixing with a PTO.
amazing "steam" powered drill, with a cord
Thanks dave
Bonjour David,
It is always a pleasure to see you back in your workshop.
Could you please remind me the accuracy of your tools because I often see modern machinists requiring a thousantd?
Amicalement, Raphaël
Believe it or not, I can usually hold and measure less than .001" that way. Takes practice.....Dave
Been watching Pete at Just A Few Acres Farm. You recently fixed up the head from his MD diesel that dropped a valve. I commented to Pete you could make it right.AL B.
Thanks Sally, hope it works out OK for him....Dave
First time watching the channel, Perhaps you might show at shot or 2 looking up toward the ceiling to see the counter shafts ?
Excellent Video... Love how easy the engine fires up.. A bit blurry though.. We need to get you a new camera...
check the "settings" (gear icon at the bottom of the video start). you may need to click it up to HD 1040p.
@@davidrichards5594 watched in 1080p, good quality but a bit shallow of a depth of field. Up front the machines look good but past the front area it starts to lose focus. looks like the focus was set to where you were and not the machine. i also believe you were getting wash out of the colors because of the bright light in the top right and left corners, its messing with the exposure. you could cover it up or change the exposure for those nice start up B roll shots to get that extra quality out when showing off the machines
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stick with steam Dave, that newfangled sparky electric will never catch on!
Yeah, and dangerous too. Look what happened to that elephant....Dave
Am using a boring head at the moment in a mini-mill. Much smaller hole, and in aluminum…
It sounds much the same, though, save at a quicker pace!
Yes, many, many passes, a few thou at a time. Gradually sneaking up on .875 inch, telescoping gage and a 0-1 mike.
Dave! Howdy!
Hey, I was curious about how they might have honed cylinders back in the day without a drill motor. I know there are honing machines these days and in more recent history -- I've seen a big vertical one in some Australian guy's shop, but when I saw you with that drill, my first thought was "Gah! That might not be a lot fun!" :) But then my second thought was... "Huh. How did they did that back in the day, before available electricity?" Did they have honing machines? There were lots of steam engines, so... lots of honing! Hm.
Good on you, brother.
Before electric some shops like railroad shops did a lot with compressed air cylinders and motors or did not hone at all. ...Dave
What town are you located in? I'm in the Harrisburg Hershey area and I saw you posted a clip from Williams grove which I visit every Sunday I get the chance for the flea market.
I absolutely love your little slice of heaven you've created. Theres nothing like a a living, breathing and working example of history. Besides Williams grove and Kinzlers theres not many of these treasures around anymore
I,m in southern central NY, Newark Valley, near Binghamton.....Dave