Here's a tip to help prevent oil messes: Next time you change or add oil, when pouring directly from the pail, have the pour spout at the top for an even (non-glug) flow.
🎶A milling we will go, a milling we will go🎶...... That feeling when you put it back together and everything works 🏆 Hopefully everything runs true. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Freaking awesome! You must be really grateful that all that time and work invested has paid off in a well-functioning classic machine saved from the scrap heap. You should be proud that you were able to disassemble, and diagnose the problems and most importantly fix the problems and reassemble it properly. No mean feat! Very impressive. Congrats.
Nice job Steve I bet that made your day to have it run. I get my paint from Tractor Supply it flows out even with a brush or roller and use a hardener in what ever paint use use. I'm glad you have your mill running!!
Steve, the machine is running beautifully. Congratulations!! I was so happy to see you put it through it's paces. You have put in several hours of hard work but it has paid off. Great job. R
Great to see that your machine is back together and working fine.. So many times machines have been bought and it was discovered that gears are bad that are almost impossible to find... Now that you have your machine up and running it is time to check into the magnetic starter and make sure the overloads are correct and that the starter coil is of the proper voltage.. My 2hl came from the Navy and was wired for 440 when I got it so had to change the motor leads, the starter coil, and the overloads...Now that you are satisfied with the operation and have cleaned the residue from the coolant sump, get yourself some good light bodied cutting oil and put it in the coolant sump so that your coolant pump and machine in general can lead a long happy life.. Mike in Louisiana (Ramsay 1)
Fantastic! Everything working, well done. I have enjoyed following your restoration and I am sure that you will get many years of useful service from the mill. Very happy for you.
I like the safety feature on the powerfeeds, that it disengages the X handwheel when you engage powerfeed and blocks the Y and Z powerfeed levers when the handwheels are engaged.
With regards to changing the oil in a few months, I would suggest just draining, then filter through a 10 micron absolute filter ( cheap hydraulic one). Maybe last pint or two, dispose of, and replace with new. I've done this a few times on my machines, and several years later, they are fine. The mill doesn't need super clean filtered oil, modern oils are more highly filtered and refined, compared to when the designer had available. Again, this just my opinion, but should save you a little money. What do your knowledgeable subscribers think?. Best regards from the UK.
Those old machines were very mechanically complex. The old lathes too. Amazing how different modern machines are. But the old ones work, and for us, that’s what’s important, along with the fact that they’re affordable.
“Can these old bones live again?” Have followed this adventure from the time you loaded it up and it is great to see it run again. It doesn’t matter what it is when something is torn down and put back together it’s a great feeling when it functions as it was meant to. Celebrating right along with you Steve!
That look on your face when everything worked was priceless Steve!!👍👍 I’ve always had a big interest in machining and welding , but I’ve really gotten into it in a big way from watching yours , Brian’s , Abom79 , and Kieth Rucker’s videos! Thanks love the content!👍
It's not freezing here today - it's monsoon season! ☺️ Love the videos, Steve. Your wife Elizabeth(?) must be a treasure indulging you in your passion.
That’s awesome Steve! IMHO there is no better feeling than bringing an old non-functional machine back to life and saving it from the scrap yard. You should get many years of use out of it.
What a great result on the K&T refurb, and what an awesome addition to your shop. They dont build 'em like this anymore and to see one brought back online with a good service and new lease on life is rewarding to see and has to be be very pleasing for you.
I got 3 matched belts for my Colchester lathe, they were the same price as standard. My local supplier just checks that they have the same batch number on them which means that they are all cut off the same original belt. Always impressed by the number of speeds those K&T mills have and the ease of changing gears.
It's been a lot of fun watching the tear down, clean up if this good ol Mill Steve. Thanks for sharing, as always, and a Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I can't help but seeing an astounded face with a rotating mouth in that mill. "what the hell is happening", "Why are you touching me", "Stop fiddling with my knobs" It must be thinking. Congratulations Steve!
Hi Steve, I know the feeling after working on a machine when you throw the clutch lever and an old girl comes to life. I am happy for you and I enjoy your videos. Take care and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Now if you would get Noel her own welder, that "look" would turn to a grin...Yeah, I'm still hoping for Noel's welding channel. xD Happy Holidays to all.
Congratulations on successful end to the toughest part of the rebuild! It is great to hear the old lady sing again! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
thanks again for the fine work . just flushed out the k&t model k . the 3/4 drain plug i let it drop in a 30 inch x 2 inch pipe that was held by a 5 gal. work sweet
Steve, nice job and encouraging result! I too have a passion for the "older" machines, and it is always a pleasure to see one come back to life. Well played!
Steve I absolutely adore this old machinery. I'll bet there is not a bit of plastic used in it anywhere. I especially have a great admiration for all the work that went into the design of the molds just to make the castings of this Old Girl. And then all the gears and etc that make it work. Thanks for the series and a Merry Christmas to you and Mrs Summers and family.
Steve I have restored many many pieces of equipment, when you are poor that is the ONLY way to equip shop. But....I have NEVER had the courage to take on a project that compelx, that big, that precises needed to get it right. You are definitely a better man then I. Well done.
Super happy for u Steve. Pretty sure I was as excited to hear that smooth spindle sound as u. Been a much anticipated wait for all us viewers as well. Sweet machine there. Great job
Great to see it all working Steve! I've been following this series closely and it's great to see all the hard work pay off! That's a nice Christmas present for you!
Another great video, it's good to see these machines reclaimed and put back in service. There are only a few remaining and will not be manufactured again. Really appreciate you my friend. Hope to visit with you and your family sometime. Merry Christmas and God Bless.
From pouring oil and other liquids from cans, drums, kegs, and barrels, I have found that when the spout is at the top there is less "glugging" and the liquid is easier to control than if the spout is on the bottom; unless there is a vent in the container. My comment is purely a suggestion from experience. Also can be less messy than when "glugging". Good luck and Merry Christmas.
Maybe someone already mentioned it, but you can change axis feed speeds while the spindle IS turning. I believe it's the way k&t designed it. I do it all the time on my 2hl vertical. No grinding, just smooth shifting.
I didn’t see the type of starter but i worked with large units that sequence soft starts and if the unit is turned off and restarted before the motor stopped spinning it blows the resistor. Ours are huge porcelain block type. Most large electric motors with generate voltage when freewheeling and can damage electric components though back feel. Great great work. We add kerosene to winterize hydraulic fluids oil school but it works. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome brother! I can't wait to watch you make some heavy cuts with that thing. I'd of bought that thing in a heart beat too. Although it did need some work, those machines are hard to find, and serious work horses. You've done a great job bringing it back to life.
The 2 K model like this one don't show up that often. Seem like the bigger ones are a little more common around here. At 10000 + lbs they are more than most want to deal with in a home shop. They are some cream puff machines that seen very little use and are plug and play out there. But after 70 years they all need some love to get back into shape. I enjoy the repairs just as much as I'll enjoy the machine.
Congratulations, great workmanship and planning coming together with a big success! Looking fwd. to seeing first chips, I pray you and your family have a great Holiday together.
Hi Steve, congratulations! I'm happy about your success, and I see, you too. To the matching belts, in my experience, these are aligning with the time. The most important thing is that you bring the labels of the three belts on a level: -D: -D: -D Greetings Bernd
@@jmwarden1 By that I mean that the lettering from the belts should be next to each other so that a uniform picture is created when rotating ;-) This is of course a joke .... OK?
Great job, Steve! One little suggestion... put the pour spout of the oil bucket (or any offset container for that matter) on top while pouring. It will allow air in for a smooth pour. I love seeing old iron brought back to life!
Here's a tip to help prevent oil messes: Next time you change or add oil, when pouring directly from the pail, have the pour spout at the top for an even (non-glug) flow.
I was thinking of writing the same thing until I read your comment. Makes a big difference!!
It's a joy to watch old well-engineered machinery in action. Nothing compares to the positive feel of levers and knobs.
You can't beat American made production machinery of that era, it was a golden age, human ingenuity at its finest, well done on your perseverance 👍😅
🎶A milling we will go, a milling we will go🎶......
That feeling when you put it back together and everything works 🏆
Hopefully everything runs true.
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Steve, a dream come true! To have every function running is a super delight. Now we all are looking for CHIPS!
love to these old machines come back to life, nothing worse than to see them scrapped after their long working lives
Awesome old machine is back to its shining glory! Nicely done!
Freaking awesome! You must be really grateful that all that time and work invested has paid off in a well-functioning classic machine saved from the scrap heap. You should be proud that you were able to disassemble, and diagnose the problems and most importantly fix the problems and reassemble it properly. No mean feat! Very impressive. Congrats.
Awesome to see it come to life and even better that it all works! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Well done Steve! Great to see your mill working so well. It purrs like a kitten!
So satisfying fixing old machine tools, great job!
You cant beat that for christmass , a fully functioning mill . Cheers , have a good one .
Nice job Steve I bet that made your day to have it run. I get my paint from Tractor Supply it flows out even with a brush or roller and use a hardener in what ever paint use use. I'm glad you have your mill running!!
That is a sweetheart of a machine. I am impressed with how all you guys take the time to do things properly and share it with us.
Steve, the machine is running beautifully. Congratulations!! I was so happy to see you put it through it's paces. You have put in several hours of hard work but it has paid off. Great job. R
Love the shot of you filling the back of the mill with the jerry can...always a pain when your mill runs out of gas! ⛽️
Like the way the machine works, Big Boys and their Toys.
Great to see that your machine is back together and working fine.. So many times machines have been bought and it was discovered that gears are bad that are almost impossible to find... Now that you have your machine up and running it is time to check into the magnetic starter and make sure the overloads are correct and that the starter coil is of the proper voltage.. My 2hl came from the Navy and was wired for 440 when I got it so had to change the motor leads, the starter coil, and the overloads...Now that you are satisfied with the operation and have cleaned the residue from the coolant sump, get yourself some good light bodied cutting oil and put it in the coolant sump so that your coolant pump and machine in general can lead a long happy life.. Mike in Louisiana (Ramsay 1)
Fantastic! Everything working, well done. I have enjoyed following your restoration and I am sure that you will get many years of useful service from the mill. Very happy for you.
I like the safety feature on the powerfeeds, that it disengages the X handwheel when you engage powerfeed and blocks the Y and Z powerfeed levers when the handwheels are engaged.
With regards to changing the oil in a few months, I would suggest just draining, then filter through a 10 micron absolute filter ( cheap hydraulic one). Maybe last pint or two, dispose of, and replace with new. I've done this a few times on my machines, and several years later, they are fine.
The mill doesn't need super clean filtered oil, modern oils are more highly filtered and refined, compared to when the designer had available.
Again, this just my opinion, but should save you a little money. What do your knowledgeable subscribers think?.
Best regards from the UK.
Great job. Very satisfying seeing things run so smoothly after all your work.
Congrats, Steve. I think I am as excited as you. Well, maybe not. Way to go. Awesome job!
Those old machines were very mechanically complex. The old lathes too. Amazing how different modern machines are. But the old ones work, and for us, that’s what’s important, along with the fact that they’re affordable.
“Can these old bones live again?”
Have followed this adventure from the time you loaded it up and it is great to see it run again. It doesn’t matter what it is when something is torn down and put back together it’s a great feeling when it functions as it was meant to. Celebrating right along with you Steve!
That look on your face when everything worked was priceless Steve!!👍👍 I’ve always had a big interest in machining and welding , but I’ve really gotten into it in a big way from watching yours , Brian’s , Abom79 , and Kieth Rucker’s videos! Thanks love the content!👍
You've got a great machine there. Nice to have the vertical head... Well done.
BEAUTIFUL JOB. I'M IMPRESSED AND REALLY ENJOYED THIS SERIES.
It's not freezing here today - it's monsoon season! ☺️ Love the videos, Steve. Your wife Elizabeth(?) must be a treasure indulging you in your passion.
Great Steve. You did some nice work.
That old beastie sounds just great. Ready for work.
_Dan_
That’s awesome Steve! IMHO there is no better feeling than bringing an old non-functional machine back to life and saving it from the scrap yard. You should get many years of use out of it.
Steve, nice machine good to hear it run lookin forward to see some chips thanks for sharing.!.!.!.
Awesome to she the big girl come to life. Looks like you got some of that rain we got.
What a great result on the K&T refurb, and what an awesome addition to your shop. They dont build 'em like this anymore and to see one brought back online with a good service and new lease on life is rewarding to see and has to be be very pleasing for you.
MERRY CHRISTMAS ! .. Great gift to have it up and running .. ENJOYED , Thanks Steve
Steve - congrads, you did a great job bringing the mill back to life. I enjoyed watching the vids.
I got 3 matched belts for my Colchester lathe, they were the same price as standard. My local supplier just checks that they have the same batch number on them which means that they are all cut off the same original belt.
Always impressed by the number of speeds those K&T mills have and the ease of changing gears.
I really enjoy watching your channel Steve. Great Job !!!!
Congratulations Steve, good job!
It's been a lot of fun watching the tear down, clean up if this good ol Mill Steve. Thanks for sharing, as always, and a Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I can't help but seeing an astounded face with a rotating mouth in that mill. "what the hell is happening", "Why are you touching me", "Stop fiddling with my knobs" It must be thinking. Congratulations Steve!
Great job Steve, Love the care your giving these old machines to bring em back
13 minutes in. Wow, Steve, what a journey. Thank you! Great to see the old girl spring back to life. Really forward to seeing her put back on duty :)
She's alive! Sounds very smooth and oil looks great. The old girl looks like she wasn't used much at all.
She's been around the block. But with a little care it will last another lifetime
Hi Steve, I know the feeling after working on a machine when you throw the clutch lever and an old girl comes to life. I am happy for you and I enjoy your videos. Take care and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Noel had the same excited look my wife has when I ask for help😅 Thanks for the video.
Now if you would get Noel her own welder, that "look" would turn to a grin...Yeah, I'm still hoping for Noel's welding channel. xD Happy Holidays to all.
Congratulations on successful end to the toughest part of the rebuild! It is great to hear the old lady sing again! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas
Congrats on getting the Mill running. It is exciting to see it run for the first time with you. All the best to you and the family...
I am glad for ya Steve, a job well done. And thanks for the video.
Kearney and Trekker built one helluva mill. My favorite was the rotary head models
Congratulations on getting the K&T up and running. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
thanks again for the fine work . just flushed out the k&t model k . the 3/4 drain plug i let it drop in a 30 inch x 2 inch pipe that was held by a 5 gal. work sweet
Merry Christmas! Looking forward to sharing the chip making.... Painting and Parking ... Starter repair.... little things...
Thanks, I'm also looking forward to it. MERRY CHRISTMAS 👍
Congratulations from Sweden. You are so worth it. Awesome work. We are looking forward to some heavy cuts next year. Nice Christmas gift to your self.
Congratulations Steve, I'm sure you will enjoy the K&T and look forward to seeing you put it to use.
Steve, nice job and encouraging result! I too have a passion for the "older" machines, and it is always a pleasure to see one come back to life. Well played!
This has been a great series thanks for sharing. CONGRATULATIONS!
Steve I absolutely adore this old machinery. I'll bet there is not a bit of plastic used in it anywhere. I especially have a great admiration for all the work that went into the design of the molds just to make the castings of this Old Girl. And then all the gears and etc that make it work. Thanks for the series and a Merry Christmas to you and Mrs Summers and family.
Great series restoring/ fixing the mill! Now time to put that thing to work making chips.
This has been a great rebuild series....Fantastic job Steve. Really happy for you!
Well done getting the mill up and running. Hope you and your family have a great Christmas. All the best.
Steve I have restored many many pieces of equipment, when you are poor that is the ONLY way to equip shop. But....I have NEVER had the courage to take on a project that compelx, that big, that precises needed to get it right. You are definitely a better man then I. Well done.
Thanks Steve for sharing
I am so happy for you. Congratulations.
All RIGHT...its running! What is funny I get so involved in you youtube content providers projects....
Congratulations, Steve - wonderful to see your hard work paying off.
Now you have a real surenuff professional milling machine. Congratulations on the success.
Awesome job, well done. I can't wait to see that k&t make some chips.
Congratulations on a successful restoration! Enjoyed watching as you brought it back to life.
Glad to see all your hard work paid off your wife is a good sport merry Christmas
That’s awesome ! Can’t wait to see it in action !!
Steve, I enjoy watching progress through this. Really nice for Larry to contribute the great tooling. Keep up the endeavors. -Tom (Tennessee)
Glad to see the machine is running and doesn’t seem to have any major issues. I know you’re relieved. I know it will give you years of service.
A very blessed Christmas to you Steve, Noel and all your families& friends!! greatly enjoy your videos Thank you
Super happy for u Steve. Pretty sure I was as excited to hear that smooth spindle sound as u. Been a much anticipated wait for all us viewers as well. Sweet machine there. Great job
Excellent job! I'm so happy for you man. And also a big thanks for sharing. It a hard work to not only do the job, but also film it. Cheers!
Thanks Chevy..
Congrats on a job well done! This has been a fun journey to watch, and you've really killed it!
Great to see it all working Steve! I've been following this series closely and it's great to see all the hard work pay off! That's a nice Christmas present for you!
Well done! Beautiful to see it running through its paces. Merry Christmas to you and the family!
I go ahead and hit the like button before I watch the video because I know that I am going to like it.
Stoked to see the mill running. Looking forward to seeing it make chips.
That’s gotta feel good! Awesome work
Awesome Steve! Very happy to see its running. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Another great video, it's good to see these machines reclaimed and put back in service. There are only a few remaining and will not be manufactured again. Really appreciate you my friend. Hope to visit with you and your family sometime. Merry Christmas and God Bless.
Stop by any time. Merry Christmas
Congratulations on getting your K&T mill all repaired and back together. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family, God Bless.
Great to see it running... happy mill :-)
Sweet. Looks like shes a good machine. Especially nice that all gears seem good. Looking foward to seeing you make chips on it.
From pouring oil and other liquids from cans, drums, kegs, and barrels, I have found that when the spout is at the top there is less "glugging" and the liquid is easier to control than if the spout is on the bottom; unless there is a vent in the container. My comment is purely a suggestion from experience. Also can be less messy than when "glugging". Good luck and Merry Christmas.
Looks good steve! Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Dedication and hard work has paid off with this machine!
Congrats Steve
Merry Christmas Steve and family. That's one bad ass machine you got there. Glad she is working now.
Maybe someone already mentioned it, but you can change axis feed speeds while the spindle IS turning. I believe it's the way k&t designed it. I do it all the time on my 2hl vertical. No grinding, just smooth shifting.
Great job Steve!!!
I didn’t see the type of starter but i worked with large units that sequence soft starts and if the unit is turned off and restarted before the motor stopped spinning it blows the resistor. Ours are huge porcelain block type. Most large electric motors with generate voltage when freewheeling and can damage electric components though back feel. Great great work. We add kerosene to winterize hydraulic fluids oil school but it works. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome brother! I can't wait to watch you make some heavy cuts with that thing. I'd of bought that thing in a heart beat too. Although it did need some work, those machines are hard to find, and serious work horses. You've done a great job bringing it back to life.
The 2 K model like this one don't show up that often. Seem like the bigger ones are a little more common around here. At 10000 + lbs they are more than most want to deal with in a home shop. They are some cream puff machines that seen very little use and are plug and play out there. But after 70 years they all need some love to get back into shape. I enjoy the repairs just as much as I'll enjoy the machine.
Stoked for you man! Can’t wait to see some chips :)
Congratulations, great workmanship and planning coming together with a big success! Looking fwd. to seeing first chips, I pray you and your family have a great Holiday together.
Hi Steve, congratulations!
I'm happy about your success, and I see, you too.
To the matching belts, in my experience, these are aligning with the time.
The most important thing is that you bring the labels of the three belts on a level: -D: -D: -D
Greetings Bernd
What do you mean, bring the labels of the three belts on a level: -D: -D: -D ?
@@jmwarden1 By that I mean that the lettering from the belts should be next to each other so that a uniform picture is created when rotating ;-)
This is of course a joke .... OK?
Great job, Steve! One little suggestion... put the pour spout of the oil bucket (or any offset container for that matter) on top while pouring. It will allow air in for a smooth pour.
I love seeing old iron brought back to life!
Agreed, makes them pour better
Well done Steve. Nice job bud. It will serve you well for years to come.