Marc, you are still my hero. You gave me my educational start into safe machining and I'm so enjoying being able to make parts. Thank you, brother. You are truly of great service to many.
Hi Marc. Awesome videos. It looks like the machine is running in reverse. The cutting stroke should should be slower than the return stroke. I had the same problem with my machine - had to reverse the motor.
Just a little tip.To keep the parallels in place, I use sponges. It works great, and there is no risk of jumping out, like springs sometimes do. I hope someone find it useful.
Always enjoyable, thanks Marc. Question: how do you accurately measure the 1.13” dimension? I would just eyeball it with calipers from edge to edge, but there has to be a better way!
I would firmly place one of the caliper jaws on the chamfer itself, and the other one on the opposing edge. You would have to calculculate that distance though.
Marc, enjoyed your video. At the end of your video you used a carbide cutter. What rpm did you run that at and was it a 2,3, or 4 carbide insert cutter?
Hi James, it is a two insert cutter and I run it around 1000 RPM. It could run up to 1600 RPM but with my arthritis I can't turn the hand wheel fast enough to avoid rubbing (in other words I can maintain a proper tooth load).
Hello Marc, quick question. What would be an advantage of facing material on the shaper? I've never seen one on the shops I've worked in, and I've always faced materials on the mill. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks! How would you go about machining rectangular stock to be a rhombic stick? Like a V stacked on another V by the mouths such that the angle on each narrow point would be 30 degrees? Using a milling machine.
Maybe a stupid question. I'm new to machining. How can the shaper be accurate when the whole vise is tilting al litle bit with every cut? I've seen that on many shaper video's.
Hi Tom, I can't speak for the others but my machine is very accurate for a 60 year old shaper ( 0.001 over 8"). The tilting vice (in my case is a lighting problem) is an illusion since an indicator and the machined part dimension tel me that all is right. If you have the time, I explained this in more detail in my latest video (since many people though that there was a problem) and here is a link to that video. th-cam.com/video/RQRxRwVIJ60/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and for taking the time to write, Marc.
if you do a video about jigs and fixtures you might want to understand the difference first ,,,its really simple ,,, a "jig " guides a >tool< for example a drill.. or sanding..or reaming "jig" and so on....a fixture holds "or fixes" a part for gluing ,,,,securing .assembling ..ect. and so on .........please research before posting or at least correct your current videos...I've been in the trade nearing 40 years and feel confident in this info i.m passing on... thanks for what you do i mean no malice twords your work and effort
Hi Andy! I agree with your definition about Jigs and fixtures. I would add milling, turning, grinding and many other machining operations where the part is held solidly on a machine and oriented precisely in relation to a cutting tool. And yes a jig guides a tool to its proper position on a part that is generally not fixed to a machine. I do think that this was properly explained in HOME SHOP JIGS & FIXTURES PART 1. Here is a link if you have not yet viewed this video th-cam.com/video/EXYqi42JimI/w-d-xo.html Thanks for a great comment and for taking the time to watch my videos, Marc
You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing!
100% in agreement!
Excellent video. Every step and process clearly explained. A gem on youtube. Thanks for the education.
Thanks for showing the V block setup, very neat.
Marc, you are still my hero. You gave me my educational start into safe machining and I'm so enjoying being able to make parts. Thank you, brother. You are truly of great service to many.
Thank you for the free instructional videos. They are well done, and I always learn something. Thank you, Mark!
Thanks Marc! Loved see the Shaper in action.
Hi Marc. Awesome videos. It looks like the machine is running in reverse. The cutting stroke should should be slower than the return stroke. I had the same problem with my machine - had to reverse the motor.
Always enjoy seeing how you go about small production run .
The sequence of operations was quite efficient. I always learn from your videos. Thanks heaps!
Nicely explained lesson. Thanks Marc.
Another good video with lots of insights ! Thanks Marc
I really liked this lesson!
Great job...thanks
This is great ! Will you QC the 45 angle on your parts without resorting to a vernier protractor?
Love your videos. What is more precise, a shaper or precision grinder?
Just a little tip.To keep the parallels in place, I use sponges. It works great, and there is no risk of jumping out, like springs sometimes do. I hope someone find it useful.
We have the same mill, the same saw, and very likely the same lathe. Oh and the same lack of hair.
But one of you got a better medical coverage.... ;)
I still have all of my hair! I keep it in a box in my bedroom!
Now THAT'S funny.
Always enjoyable, thanks Marc. Question: how do you accurately measure the 1.13” dimension? I would just eyeball it with calipers from edge to edge, but there has to be a better way!
I would firmly place one of the caliper jaws on the chamfer itself, and the other one on the opposing edge. You would have to calculculate that distance though.
Marc, enjoyed your video. At the end of your video you used a carbide cutter. What rpm did you run that at and was it a 2,3, or 4 carbide insert cutter?
Hi James, it is a two insert cutter and I run it around 1000 RPM. It could run up to 1600 RPM but with my arthritis I can't turn the hand wheel fast enough to avoid rubbing (in other words I can maintain a proper tooth load).
Hi, what make of metal shaper are you using?
Hello Marc, quick question. What would be an advantage of facing material on the shaper? I've never seen one on the shops I've worked in, and I've always faced materials on the mill. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks!
How would you go about machining rectangular stock to be a rhombic stick? Like a V stacked on another V by the mouths such that the angle on each narrow point would be 30 degrees? Using a milling machine.
Hi Timothy! If you could send me a sketch I will try to help. Marc
@@THATLAZYMACHINIST Thanks, shared a post with you on G+. Let me know of you have any questions!
Maybe a stupid question. I'm new to machining. How can the shaper be accurate when the whole vise is tilting al litle bit with every cut? I've seen that on many shaper video's.
Hi Tom, I can't speak for the others but my machine is very accurate for a 60 year old shaper ( 0.001 over 8"). The tilting vice (in my case is a lighting problem) is an illusion since an indicator and the machined part dimension tel me that all is right. If you have the time, I explained this in more detail in my latest video (since many people though that there was a problem) and here is a link to that video. th-cam.com/video/RQRxRwVIJ60/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and for taking the time to write, Marc.
You seem to have a lot of deflection on your shaper table under load.
Seems to me that there is lot of movement at the vise...
J'espère sincèrement que votre santé s'améliore. On dirait que vous avez maigri. Cordialement comme toujours.
if you do a video about jigs and fixtures you might want to understand the difference first
,,,its really simple ,,, a "jig " guides a >tool< for example a drill.. or sanding..or reaming "jig" and so on....a fixture holds "or fixes" a part for gluing ,,,,securing .assembling ..ect. and so on .........please research before posting or at least correct your current videos...I've been in the trade nearing 40 years and feel confident in this info i.m passing on... thanks for what you do i mean no malice twords your work and effort
Hi Andy! I agree with your definition about Jigs and fixtures. I would add milling, turning, grinding and many other machining operations where the part is held solidly on a machine and oriented precisely in relation to a cutting tool. And yes a jig guides a tool to its proper position on a part that is generally not fixed to a machine. I do think that this was properly explained in HOME SHOP JIGS & FIXTURES PART 1. Here is a link if you have not yet viewed this video th-cam.com/video/EXYqi42JimI/w-d-xo.html Thanks for a great comment and for taking the time to watch my videos, Marc
I think you made this video just to show off your nice tools. Lol