The model company should be paying you for your videos on how to build their models. You must have a lot of time invested in making these videos. AMAZING JOB!
You are the MASTER! My heart was in my mouth when you started making the threads! Your fingerprints looked as large as the key! Thank you for the absolutely fantastic lesson!
Joe, you are BRILLIANT!! I think a lot of people, like me, appreciate your videos for your thought train, and execution thereof. You Sir, are a Master, in my eyes. Thank you.
Joe, I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: it’s an absolute pleasure to watch this series! Thanks again for hosting/posting it… Watching these videos helps me unloosen some of the stresses in my life!
I'm so totally in awe in watching you machine parts that fit. Even more so when you constantly check the prints to the reality of making the parts fit correctly. Superb work. I hope PMR is paying attention to your videos on making the lathe.
@@joepie221 Anyone that markets a product puts their item through prototype testing. It appears that you are doing the prototype testing for their product. The tips and hints you have given during this series will be of significant help to anyone wanting to build this lathe.
Indeed as has been said, A thing of beauty. You are a true master of your craft and I feel honoured to be one of your followers and students as I learn so much from your videos. Thank you again.
Hey Mr Pie As the man said "A thing of beauty is a joy for life" and you Sir are bringing it all back home with this tiny treasure All love from Bournemouth UK
Absolutely outstanding workmanship!! This has been a fantastic series. I love the way you explain the "how" and "why" and why you do things certain ways, pertaining to set ups etc. Also, that fixture plate you made with the toe clamps is a great idea!! I`m going to have to make one similar, it would be so handy!! Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks again, Joe. Time well spent watching your videos. I am currently rebuilding my 9x20 bench lathe saddle so in a sense I'm doing something similar to what you are doing, on a larger scale. all of the holes in the cast iron for the gear shafts were worn so I reamed out the holes and installed offset oilite bearings, that I made, to adjust the backlash in the lead screw, feed gears, and rack and pinion gears. All in all, I modified & installed 3 bearing sets and the set screws to hold the offset adjustment and also installed new oil feed channels so the new bearings won't wear like the stock ones. Watching your project was a good inspiration for fixture methodology and had a myriad of good tips and pointers for general machinist practices. I'm looking forward to the final assembly of your lathe and watching that bad boy going round and round. As you say, "it's a thing of beauty".
Ditto to all the kind comments! Love watching a true master at work, always learn something new to apply in my forever learning of machining thanks Joe for sharing your knowledge!.
Awesome!! Amazing!! I’ve run out of superlatives!! So cool to watch this kit come together. Joe you continue to amaze with how you are able to machine some tiny parts that worked so flawlessly. Thanks again for sharing you amazing experience and expertise!!!
At 17:34 while HAMMERING on a CUTTING TOOL in the MILL CHUCK, Joe said "I'm going to get a bit more aggressive." It should be noted that the tooling in question was 1/16 X 1/16 X 3/32. You wouldn't want that to be taken out of context. Another awesome job on parts so small they give me a headache.
Amazing work as always. As this project progresses I'm equally as excited and upset with each episode. I can't wait for the finished product, but will be disappointed when it's through. Keep up the great work! -Dan
Where I went to school, all the engineering students had to learn basic machine shop skills, on manual machines. Always thought that was a great idea, but never knew why. Now I know why. Figuring out how to machine things is MORE complicated than designing them, sometimes. The fixture for blind machining the key, and using sacrificial parts to that is amazing. Every time I watch your videos I learn about 3-4 new ways to do things.
Was holding my breath when you assembled the key, worm pinion assembly, just awesome detailed work, definately a thing of beauty! thank you for this series
Love it! I am counting the days till we get to see it all assembled and working. But I also love watching each part take form. I guess that means your next project has got to be a mill to work with this lathe 🙂
@@joepie221 I think there isnt a guy with a lathe that havent at least try to build a cannon :) Mine is stuck on trunions.I was thinking about making the wooden carriage and slapping a barrel bands instead of trunions.
Aloha Joe, I used an OxTool hand powered cutting tool to make the key, at the time scrap material was at a premium and I was chicken, I followed the plans for the retaining pin on the key so Tom's hand powered cutter came into play there. Thanks for sharing and I hope the folks at PMR are watching. I can only imagine trying to video this construction while doing it. Aloha ke Akua
Wow what a great video. Lots of really nice stuff and the key way broach was wonderful. Your a natural model engineer! I hope you continue with this style of project. Cheers
Okay, when I get to the point of cutting the keyway, I'm going to send it to you and let you do it! I bought the kit a couple of months ago. So far, pulled it out of the box, looked at it, put it back in the box. My lathe and mill need a tune up before tackling this!!!! As always, thanks for sharing. I've enjoyed this entire series. Ken
Well I'm confident now that Joe is soon to receive Pro Bono every kit, so they can have a professional perfectionist can proof out the prints and instructions. Fully explained in the real life video documentary, of course. Could be rewarding.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever! When you were adjusting the broach with a punch I was thinking the cutter would bend sideways somewhat more easily than it would forwards (despite the relief), so it would be easy to accidently widen the slot. I suppose you just need to check alignment carefully before taking the next cut.
As I was watching, I was thinking about how much I have learned watching this build. My question is, and it's not a rhetorical one: What, if anything, have you, Joe, learned, while building this kit?
I had limited knowledge of these machines when I started. I really like the reverse gear setup and the feed worm designs. I have a better appreciation for the intellect of the 1800's engineers too. My steam engine was my first functional scale model and it was just a build. I took my time, but this lathe has my heart. I am going the extra mile on every step. So maybe I've also learned a higher level of patience. Good question.
@@joepie221 thanks for that response! I wasn't trying to pry, but I know that smart people are always learning, and I figured what you learned was valuable for me to know. With respect to "appreciation of 1800s engineers": I work on and use firearms from that era and that's where MY heart is for much the same reason.
Hi Joe, Amazing machining. Your explanation at the end made it easier to see how you machined the drive key. Also the use of the Teflon washers to lessen drag on the drive gear. Have no doubt this lathe will be functional when finished. You and the family stay safe.
When you were making the broach it left me wondering how this was ever gonna work until I saw you bend it. Dear me, I never expected you to make a sacrificial tool. On making the L-key I think it would have been much easier to simply file it. As a modeller I have learned to file within 0,02 mm (7-8 thou) tolerances and I have a very small machine vise to hold it (1 in). But as to machining it your method was again ingenious to say the least.
Wow! I was excited when you took this project on because I knew it would require a lot of intricate work but WOW! This is SO much more than I expected. Great job Joe! Gonna be hard to top this one! Also glad to see you got the driveshaft turned around! ;-)
Damn you’re good Joe. You might as well make the cover for the worm gear to keep the chips out. Hook a little motor to it and it’ll probably work perfectly. That tiny little lathe is cool as can be. Thanks for sharing it with us
This series has been fascinating. Do you plan to build any of their other models? I think it would be awesome to see them all set up, running off the miniature steam engine.
I worked for 7 years at Westclox making tools and dies for the production of key wound alarm clocks. Small parts are nothing new to me. Now I work for a shop that makes anything that we can. I have an order for 10 snow making machine nozzles that has a 0.010" Dia. hole drilled through the center of a 9/16 Dia. stainless steel blank. I've been wanting to build this lathe for a few years now. I hope to build the whole shop that they offer. I think I would've started with the drill press first. Nice work Joe!
That is incredible attention to detail. A joy to watch a master at work.
The model company should be paying you for your videos on how to build their models. You must have a lot of time invested in making these videos. AMAZING JOB!
Lots of hours on this one.
Beautiful. Best part of making any parts is the final assembly and watching it all work.
This has been a fun journey. Seeing it all together will be very satisfying.
@@joepie221 Looking forward to seeing it all together.
The three things you want in any setup; accuracy, repeatability and simplicity. Joe always hits all three. That's a real machinist.
I appreciate the comment.
You are the MASTER! My heart was in my mouth when you started making the threads! Your fingerprints looked as large as the key! Thank you for the absolutely fantastic lesson!
I bet a lot of people don't really grasp how small these parts are. The camera makes them look much bigger.
A true “thing of beauty” Joe, thanks for a great build series!
Joe, you are BRILLIANT!! I think a lot of people, like me, appreciate your videos for your thought train, and execution thereof. You Sir, are a Master, in my eyes. Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Joe, you're having entirely too much fun with this project. Great episode, phenomenal work.
That is slick as snot on a door knob. I’m old and retired and still learning. Great job Joe your still #1 and I’m still #2.
Joe, I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: it’s an absolute pleasure to watch this series! Thanks again for hosting/posting it…
Watching these videos helps me unloosen some of the stresses in my life!
Geez Joe, your attention to detail is a pleasure to watch. You are definitely a master in your trade...
Thanks. I have lots of practice.
This whole series has been cool to watch, Joe!
I'm so totally in awe in watching you machine parts that fit. Even more so when you constantly check the prints to the reality of making the parts fit correctly. Superb work. I hope PMR is paying attention to your videos on making the lathe.
They one said they would link my videos on their resource page. We'll see if that happens.
@@joepie221 Anyone that markets a product puts their item through prototype testing. It appears that you are doing the prototype testing for their product. The tips and hints you have given during this series will be of significant help to anyone wanting to build this lathe.
Indeed as has been said, A thing of beauty. You are a true master of your craft and I feel honoured to be one of your followers and students as I learn so much from your videos. Thank you again.
Thats quite a compliment. Thank you for your trust.
You are giving us the best serie of machining in this world.. thanks Mr Joe you are a master
Thank you very much. I hope it helps.
Hey Mr Pie As the man said "A thing of beauty is a joy for life" and you Sir are bringing it all back home with this tiny treasure All love from Bournemouth UK
Can't click the like button enough for these project videos!!!
Absolutely phenomenal!!
Nice broach....! You had me holding my breath each time you "adjusted" that thing...! Also, nice job on the threads.... Good Job!!!
That is a fussy little assembly.
That little lathe is coming along nicely, it is always a pleasure to watch you work.
Thanks.
That embedded key design is crazy clever. Love the broach.
Thanks. It got the job done.
Thanks Joe, I can't get enough of your though process in holding and machining techniques you use. Thanks again.
I've always said, "ya can't cut something ya can't hold".
Beautiful! I held my breath every time you engaged the thread feed. Pretty quick on the trigger.
My hands did all the work. I just watched. :)
You never cease to amaze me. I think we can all aspire to your level of attention to detail and your creativity in terms of workholding.
Thank you.
Absolutely outstanding workmanship!! This has been a fantastic series. I love the way you explain the "how" and "why" and why you do things certain ways, pertaining to set ups etc. Also, that fixture plate you made with the toe clamps is a great idea!! I`m going to have to make one similar, it would be so handy!! Thank you for sharing!!
I plan to produce some of those fixture plates and post them in my web store. Its a great addition to the tool box.
Thanks again, Joe. Time well spent watching your videos. I am currently rebuilding my 9x20 bench lathe saddle so in a sense I'm doing something similar to what you are doing, on a larger scale. all of the holes in the cast iron for the gear shafts were worn so I reamed out the holes and installed offset oilite bearings, that I made, to adjust the backlash in the lead screw, feed gears, and rack and pinion gears. All in all, I modified & installed 3 bearing sets and the set screws to hold the offset adjustment and also installed new oil feed channels so the new bearings won't wear like the stock ones. Watching your project was a good inspiration for fixture methodology and had a myriad of good tips and pointers for general machinist practices. I'm looking forward to the final assembly of your lathe and watching that bad boy going round and round. As you say, "it's a thing of beauty".
Excellent work as usual Joe. I particularly liked your broaching solution. This make one appreciate the work of the craftsman watchmakers. Thanks.
Some watch companies got into building machine tools for the simple reason they could not purchase the equipment they needed for volume production.
Another high quality work. Thanks for all advises shared, your channel is a living mechanic encyclopedia. Cheers form FLa.
I appreciate that.
Ditto to all the kind comments! Love watching a true master at work, always learn something new to apply in my forever learning of machining thanks Joe for sharing your knowledge!.
Awesome!! Amazing!! I’ve run out of superlatives!! So cool to watch this kit come together. Joe you continue to amaze with how you are able to machine some tiny parts that worked so flawlessly. Thanks again for sharing you amazing experience and expertise!!!
Glad to do it.
A thing of exquisite beauty, just stunning. Many thanks for sharing, can't wait to see the last parts and final assembly.
I can only state my gast has never been so flabbered !
At 17:34 while HAMMERING on a CUTTING TOOL in the MILL CHUCK, Joe said "I'm going to get a bit more aggressive."
It should be noted that the tooling in question was 1/16 X 1/16 X 3/32.
You wouldn't want that to be taken out of context.
Another awesome job on parts so small they give me a headache.
It wasn't hammering so much as it was a tappy-tap-tap...
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I think Joe expects me to say the most unlikely thing, I don't want to disappoint him. ;)
MAN!?.....I am blown away that you achieve these miniature things on shop-sized machines [embrace]
Thanks.
Every video a new "trick" and learning experience. Thanks for them all, don't stop.
Excellent video production/discussion/demonstration/build….thanks for sharing and your continued mentoring
Hi Chuck. Thanks for stopping by. I hope the fires out there aren't affecting you.
Nice job Joe! I can't help thinking that the worm would be a piece of cake on an Old Hardiinge HLV. Threading on those was pure joy.
Amazing work as always. As this project progresses I'm equally as excited and upset with each episode. I can't wait for the finished product, but will be disappointed when it's through. Keep up the great work! -Dan
Exquisite! I'm looking forward to your next adventure: Machining And Building A Pocket Watch. Pure magic!
That would be a fun project.
Perfection as per your usual standard, well done Joe !
I'm amazed how this kit is well detailed. And I always like the way you come up with ideas to manufacture these parts. Learn something on ever video.
Its more detailed than I thought it would be.
It's a beautiful thing Joe
That was just F-n spectacular.......You are a true “ Master Machinists “. Thanks mike
Again, have enjoyed every video shown, and can't wait for the next build. I suggest a manual transmission for a Match Box car.
6 speed of course!
Thanks Joe. I'm still not sure who is having more fun with this series, you or us.
Where I went to school, all the engineering students had to learn basic machine shop skills, on manual machines. Always thought that was a great idea, but never knew why. Now I know why. Figuring out how to machine things is MORE complicated than designing them, sometimes. The fixture for blind machining the key, and using sacrificial parts to that is amazing. Every time I watch your videos I learn about 3-4 new ways to do things.
I am truly glad to hear that.
Gaaah! That’s so beautiful. You make it look so easy. Fantastic craftsmanship.
thanks John. I want you expert model guys to be proud of me. I certainly admire the things I've seen.
@@joepie221 you are an inspiration Joe
To say this is COOL! is an understatement! This could earn a student a Doctorate to overcome all the challenges/nuances! WOW! Kudos!
Thanks. Its been a great project.
A thing of beauty, a joy forever
This certainly will be. Its going under glass when its done.
I've Never seen anything like this before. Thanks for an amazing adventure!
I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would.
Amazing, absolutely amazing.
Incredible work Joe. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them.
Glad you like them! They do add extra work and effort to produce.
Was holding my breath when you assembled the key, worm pinion assembly, just awesome detailed work, definately a thing of beauty! thank you for this series
Thank you very much!
Love it!
I am counting the days till we get to see it all assembled and working. But I also love watching each part take form.
I guess that means your next project has got to be a mill to work with this lathe 🙂
My next machine tool will be a shaper. A viewer has already donated the kit. But that will be after my cannons get finished.
@@joepie221 I think there isnt a guy with a lathe that havent at least try to build a cannon :) Mine is stuck on trunions.I was thinking about making the wooden carriage and slapping a barrel bands instead of trunions.
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The joy of making something... a God given gift, thanks for the details
Great work Joe! I wonder how many of these models really get finished, or they are just put away because of frustration.
love it when a plan comes together !
Great job! Love how much the design is like a SB!
Its clever.
Aloha Joe, I used an OxTool hand powered cutting tool to make the key, at the time scrap material was at a premium and I was chicken, I followed the plans for the retaining pin on the key so Tom's hand powered cutter came into play there. Thanks for sharing and I hope the folks at PMR are watching. I can only imagine trying to video this construction while doing it. Aloha ke Akua
Joe you are a the man. I like your laughter. So small things and so big fingers and machines, that is fantastic, nice job
At the end you sounded like a proud grand dad watching his grand child at a recital. Amazing work Joe
I'm beaming with pride behind this camera.
You had me on the edge of my seat through this entire video.
This was one of the scary parts I mentioned in an earlier video.
Wow what a great video. Lots of really nice stuff and the key way broach was wonderful. Your a natural model engineer! I hope you continue with this style of project.
Cheers
A FINE state of affairs' Joe. In hosp nursing 3 broken ribs and you to save me today as I am over than bored. Thanks bud.
When I first saw you unbox this kit I said “No way!” But Joe Pie said “Way”. And he proved it! Incredible!
Its been a heck of a project. I have appreciated all the comments along the way.
Another master class. Thanks Joe
I appreciate that.
Indeed a thing of beauty, can't wait to see this little lathe in action.
I do plan to test it. Gently of course.
Thanks Joe for my miniature engineering fix ! looking forward to the next.
That is truly a thing of beauty! Wow!
Okay, when I get to the point of cutting the keyway, I'm going to send it to you and let you do it! I bought the kit a couple of months ago. So far, pulled it out of the box, looked at it, put it back in the box. My lathe and mill need a tune up before tackling this!!!! As always, thanks for sharing. I've enjoyed this entire series. Ken
Its a challenging and technical kit Ken. I hope this series helps you to a successful completion.
@@joepie221 Thank you.
That was a real marvel Joe.
You were probably a watchmaker in a previous life.😍👍🎓
He's stated he worked for a company that made clocks iirc
So much fun to watch!
I can't wait to see the threading dial and taper attachment builds after you're done 😁
Just wait 'till Joe makes a scale DRO for it......(Not exactly period correct but I wouldn't put it past him.
Very nice work. A great series for anyone interested in this kit. Always nice to have someone find all the issues and suggest probable solutions.
Well I'm confident now that Joe is soon to receive Pro Bono every kit, so they can have a professional perfectionist can proof out the prints and instructions. Fully explained in the real life video documentary, of course. Could be rewarding.
Pro Bono ????? They should give him the kits AND pay him shop rate on top of it all.
That would be the best of both worlds.
You have a lot of patience to do that kind of detail. Incredible, well done Joe.
Fascinating! I have learned so much from you over the years, and sincerely appreciate your explanations. Thank you!
Pass it on.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever! When you were adjusting the broach with a punch I was thinking the cutter would bend sideways somewhat more easily than it would forwards (despite the relief), so it would be easy to accidently widen the slot. I suppose you just need to check alignment carefully before taking the next cut.
It did side bend once. I caught it on the next pass.
Amazing work! Those are some steady hands!
Beautiful work sir. Wow is all i can say
Words fail me in my admiration!
Message received. Thank you.
As I was watching, I was thinking about how much I have learned watching this build. My question is, and it's not a rhetorical one: What, if anything, have you, Joe, learned, while building this kit?
I had limited knowledge of these machines when I started. I really like the reverse gear setup and the feed worm designs. I have a better appreciation for the intellect of the 1800's engineers too. My steam engine was my first functional scale model and it was just a build. I took my time, but this lathe has my heart. I am going the extra mile on every step. So maybe I've also learned a higher level of patience. Good question.
@@joepie221 thanks for that response! I wasn't trying to pry, but I know that smart people are always learning, and I figured what you learned was valuable for me to know. With respect to "appreciation of 1800s engineers": I work on and use firearms from that era and that's where MY heart is for much the same reason.
when finish this model use it to machining micro mini small parts for other micro small models !! nice work.. From Mexico Congratulations man !!
Amazing work as always Joe! - I almost missed the shot at the with the carriage on the bed - NICE!
Close up it looks like a full size machine.
@@joepie221 Yes, even from the video it looks full size! I LOVE IT!
A thing of beauty is an understatement..just amazing 👍👍
Glad you liked it.
As much as I am looking forward to seeing the lathe finished, I am REALLY looking forward to what you come up with to top it.
Somehow I just know I'll end up building the whole shop. Just a hunch.
A thing of beauty indeed. Nice work Joe.
Hi Joe,
Amazing machining. Your explanation at the end made it easier to see how you machined the drive key. Also the use of the Teflon washers to lessen drag on the drive gear. Have no doubt this lathe will be functional when finished. You and the family stay safe.
Thanks.
Another GREAT Video.
And your ability to Analyze, & CORRECT the incorrect dimensions ASTONIDHING!!!
Another chapter of beautiful work and fine craftsmanship. Adding to a clever design to make ir better.
This _is_ a thing of beauty!
When you were making the broach it left me wondering how this was ever gonna work until I saw you bend it. Dear me, I never expected you to make a sacrificial tool.
On making the L-key I think it would have been much easier to simply file it. As a modeller I have learned to file within 0,02 mm (7-8 thou) tolerances and I have a very small machine vise to hold it (1 in). But as to machining it your method was again ingenious to say the least.
The sacrificial broach worked very well, and the completely blind machining of the key was fun. You have to trust your numbers.
As expected, your work is brilliant. Now, if I could just remember everything I've learned while watching your videos!
Thank goodness for the replay button.
Too cool Joe! Excellent
Wow! I was excited when you took this project on because I knew it would require a lot of intricate work but WOW!
This is SO much more than I expected. Great job Joe! Gonna be hard to top this one!
Also glad to see you got the driveshaft turned around! ;-)
Believe me...It was more work than I expected too.
Damn you’re good Joe. You might as well make the cover for the worm gear to keep the chips out. Hook a little motor to it and it’ll probably work perfectly. That tiny little lathe is cool as can be. Thanks for sharing it with us
Thanks. I'm loving it.
A thing to aspire to! Thank you, Joe!
Woody
Do it.
@@joepie221 For me, it'll be like filleting a kipper with a broad sword, but I once drove a tack with a jackhammer, so hope sprigs eternal!
Woody
Tappity tap tap!
Thank you for captioning, Joe! 🤙
We're glad that didn't have to be one of those wild a$$ dovetail type!
This series has been fascinating. Do you plan to build any of their other models? I think it would be awesome to see them all set up, running off the miniature steam engine.
If PM Research sent the entire line to me, I'm sure I'd build them. For now, the shaper kit is already in house but my cannons are next.
I worked for 7 years at Westclox making tools and dies for the production of key wound alarm clocks. Small parts are nothing new to me. Now I work for a shop that makes anything that we can. I have an order for 10 snow making machine nozzles that has a 0.010" Dia. hole drilled through the center of a 9/16 Dia. stainless steel blank. I've been wanting to build this lathe for a few years now. I hope to build the whole shop that they offer. I think I would've started with the drill press first. Nice work Joe!
What is the opposite of unloosen? Detighten?
Nah man, untighten !
Tighten. thats easy.