Mr. Pete, I want more rants and more off-topic interludes, these are the gems which set your channel aside from others. Looking forward to more learning and entertainment. Kindest regards. Joe.
Thank you for another great video. I have not touched a lathe or milled since the technical school in 1984. I have always dreamed of working with precision mechanical stuff, but ended up as an electrician. Now at the age of 50, I am finally starting to set up a small fin mechanic hobby workshop in my garage. You are a great source of inspiration. Thanks! Henry from Denmark
Mr. Pete...I found you many years ago when I was learning to grind my very first HSS turning tool. You never cease to educate and entertain...keep up the rants and the jabbering! We all love it and are so blessed to have you as our teacher.
Mr Pete, I want to thank you again for all of your videos. Because of you and other content providers I have just bought my first lathe and I am looking forward to learning how to machine and make your projects and engines. I still need to get a mill but I have started saving for it. You continue to influence and teach people on a daily basis Thank you again. Mark Crotty
Dont apologize, the ranting is the entertainment. I appreciate most is your opinions, factoids, tips and tricks because that cannot be taught, but must be gifted. For that I thank you.
Fantastic videos and great inspiration to many. The quality is exceptional and well presented. You are now my “shop teacher.” I’m 72 years old and still learning. I have a small garage shop and enjoy it every opportunity I get. I’m still working and I have no intention of retiring. My machine shop is my hobby and my escape. Thank you for your dedication to keeping a skill alive in today’s digital world!
Love the rants. Its because of your 40+ years experience. As a machinist with only 3 years in the industry its always helpful to hear the rants of a guy who is a veteran in the machine business. Helps us whippersnappers to not upset the old timers. Nice job!
Only sad thing is, is that a lot of them have retired so now a lot of the old knowledge for machining has gone with them. But they are always a thrill to work with and in this case watch :D
Ya got that right. And his humor is colored laughingly when he let's out his frustrations. Where I come from, it's called: "A craggy ole Sea Captain". For he loves everyone, but some would not see that. However, for those of us that do "see" it; it makes for a fondness that is hard to surpass. More succinctly; what is not to love about him? Huh? I suppose I enjoy our "Mr Pete" more than any other; when it comes to DIY videos. I only wish I could let it out as he does; that always brings out a smile. When I do it, they get downright "hard" to live with GAR-OWN-TEED; If'n "yuz" git me drift! Oh well. You Go Go Go "Pete"! We luvs ya man! You rascal! LOL
Hi Lyle, Hah!, a rhetorical question indeed... :) I served the first year of my apprenticeship on some old ones (boss rewarded me with a brand new DRO / vario model with spray-mist). Left the industry as it was so, so cold in the winter but a couple of years back I realised I was missing it all, so bought a Lathe (Profi 700 Pro) and a mill ( a BF35 Vario, not a Bridgeport but still capable.), Chinesium but they work (and can be made better) and really enjoying doing it all not for work or profit... Not so many years behind you now so you inspire me. All the best to you mate and long may you continue....
Great tool. A time saver once completed. Now I know how to complete a project in short order, COFFEE! LOL. We love you Tubalcain!! You know someone will say it takes longer to print soft jaws than make them, but you can print them while you sleep, or while shopping for more tools!!
I love the comment "How does anyone survive without a Bridgeport mill" I second that! I got mine 2-years ago. Wish now had done it 30 years ago. It would have paid for itself 10 times over in all respects; time, money and quality of work. Thanks Again MrPete !
Love it! I think the design is great. If I were doing lathe work again, I would build this. Well thought out sir! As far as the trolls go, what ever screws you want to use or adjustment you make, it's YOUR tool! Let them make their own any way they want and post their own video! Thanks for all the great practical videos. I look forward to many more!
Also us old guys are entiled to some degree of cranking but, its pretty cool that you realized you were doing it at the time you were doing it. That shows a degree of self awareness that is rare in people.
As always, great job. In my younger age when my hands didn't shake I made or put together model airplanes (static). Using all sorts of tools, airbrush, dills, tapes, (oh thanks for reminding me, I forgot my breakfast also). Very detail in the works, and got great reviews from wife only. Thanks again for your work.
I wish we Australia guys could have access to shop classes like what you talk about teaching we have no access to foundry work and at my school we had no metal lath or mill so I thank you for showing everyone that wishes to learn the right way thanks
yes, and with all the tradesmen getting up in age and retiring, we don't have enough young people learning the basics in school to get a good taste of a trade they may find interesting. So many trades have unfilled job openings and many young people have trouble finding work.
Hey TC ! GREAT VIDEO! Never thought, in your very early videos that you would have a 3D printer. So glad you have one and making useful items with it. BANG GOOD has done all of us a great service by giving you the printer. I’ve learned so much about them.
G'day Mr Pete Kevin from Australia here. I don't usually comment on videos but the making of the dial indicator holder in my opinion was out standing. Keep up the diatribe its thoughly entertaining hearing your life stories.
I seldom comment but I had to make an exception this time to say this was one of my favorite of yours. You have fully earned ranting privileges for putting up with us young whippersnappers and I commend your liberal expression of it!
Mr Pete, thanks for the videos. I found your channel after I bought a SB 9A and wanted to understand how to take it apart to move. Needless to say, after that I was hooked. Now I just need to clean and reassemble my 9A.
Like I've said before, Who cares what other people think of the way you do things in YOUR SHOP. Besides, you have not wasted two indicators, There is only one screw holding them on so you can use them on something else. May be there screwdrivers only work in one direction. ( May be that could be your next video, to make a reversing screwdriver). I am glad there are people, like that person is Mexico, that do make some of your projects. Maybe not the project so much as the way you cut and drill and mill the parts that are the most interesting. So, Just don't worry about what other people think, just have fun with your own ideas. I at least really enjoy your ideas and video's!!!!!!! Keep up the Good Work!!!!!
Keep up on the rants this is a great source of entertainment that makes sense and we can also learn a new project in the mean time. Thank You so very much
Great addition to the series Mr. Pete! Thanks for sharing! That looks like it's going to be a really useful tool! I took Metal Shop in 9th grade, our teacher told us he didn't appreciate it when the kids would make sheet metal ninja stars and throw them up to stick in the cork ceiling. For some reason he didn't like the idea of being underneath a sharp piece of sheet metal when it decided to let go of the ceiling... Come to think of it, hard hats in high school might have been a good idea.
mrpete222 Oh by the way. I apologize for not sending you a thank you card. I'm the guy you made the template for on the clausing carriage clutch plate. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ! It works great. P.S. I have it in a zip lock bag as a keepsake along with some of my dad's things. Thank you again.
Thanks Mr. Pete; what a neat and useful device. After seeing you make the first holder I made one for my Aloris. Now, if mine is long enough I'll modify it for double duty using only one indicator reversed as needed.
I like this a lot, great idea, it's always a mess around with magnetic bases and indicators, so thank you, unfortunately, I only have a Boxford lathe, with a milling attachment, but where there's a will etc.. gradually getting through all your shop tips, thanks again, best regards, Dave (50 years a machine tool fitter Jones and Shipman, sure you've heard of them, not a machinist, but am loving this lathe, and all things engineering)
Pete my final few years in industry i was QC and even then the burrs were lethal from experience machinist. i assisted a local voc-tech teaching the kids in machine shop class for a number of years and one thing drummed into them clean and no burrs. they learned well i went out around to various voc-tech shops and told them send us ( machine shop ) the worst nightmare maintenance repairs they had and even to the city maintenance garages so they could learn real hands on - and if the part wasn't deburred they got it back and it all affected grading
I was taught the first note on a drawing is: Remove all Burrs and sharp edges or some variant. And, If you don't have a drawing the last thing you do is...Remove all burrs and sharp edges. Good story! Just like dull taps and trolls don't spend any time on them...toss them in the bin of your choosing. Funny how we forget to eat sometimes...so true, but can lead to the hangry's and usually not a pretty sight. ~¿@ Enjoyed every minute of it, Thanks Mr. Pete!
Mr pete Thanks, I also want to make one of those holders and have been waiting till I find some 1" or thicker aluminium but in the mean time you made this double ender so that is now my goal also. Thanks again Mark
Search your local recycler next time you take in your scrap. If they let you look as mine does you will find all kinds of new drops. Here in NE Oh. they usually charge me a $ 1.00 a pound for alum. and a little more for brass and copper and $.10 (10 cents) a pound for steel including machine tools and cutters that are many times brand new! I've built up quite a stock.
I was watching one of your video's the other day you made at the high school. I happen to notice in the back ground a metal saw with a hand crank on the clamping part of the vice. Hummmm? Then it dawned on me what it was for ! Having nothing to do that day , I made one for my saw and it was the best modification for holding small , short items to saw. You may have a video on this, if so, I have not seen it. Thanks again for another great Idea for the shop.
I Want One! I've added it to my project list. Thanks for all the knowledge you share. The side stories and rants are awesome too, Keep-Um coming MrPete !
I use painted bent up piece of steel plate mounted in a cheap holder with a magnetic dial indicator on top, it is compact and can be used in both directions with one indicator simple and cheap. I do enjoy your vids thankyou from Matt over the pond.
hi Mr Pete just to say I made your wiggler . What encouraged me to make this ?? .I did not know how to drill a ball bearing and you showed me .I am a carpenter by trade . bought myself a small Chinese lathe some time ago .You have taught me so many things . Always look forward to your videos thanks for sharing Shaun from England 😀 😀
Mr. Pete you are always harping on safety glasses after 22 years in Naval Aviation when I caught my guys not wearing safety glasses I would ask them "is your eyes worth more than that 20+ million dollar helo". Look forward to your videos THANKS!
So far I made your tap follower. Don't have all the machines I need. I'm rebuilding a 7 in atlas mill. Enjoy your classes and your atlas lathe video. Take care.
I made a fixture for my Aloris clone post that I can use in a regular tool holder for an indicator but it is annoying to have to switch sides of the holder when checking small jobs. This sort of thing has been on my mind for some time now and after watching I'm inspired. I just have to finish building my RR in the shop dove tail cutter. I guess those of us without Bridgeport mills will just have to continue muddling along with our King Canada/Grizzly/Busy Bee/etc. R30 round column mills. It sucks I know but ya gotta use wacha got. :-)
15:04 You could replace that small black knurled grub with a disk shaped round knurled nut say .........7/8 diameter or less probably...... so you could still use the lock feature. Lots more work but - just an idea. Love the vids and especially when they go long!
Thank you for another great video mrpete. I am sure many people make your items. Thanks also for the rants, I think they are great and a lot of fun. regards from the UK
Great as always. Take a look at the indicator holder that PragmaticLee came up with. I have yours and his designs both made. Lee's design is simple and solves lots of issues. Thanks again for the great videos.
Another great video. I do manage to get by without a Bridgeport but it aint easy. Want to send me one? I was wondering why the hole behind the end of the dovetail and then you finally showed the thing from the top and I spotted that knob sticking out the side. I guess I don't have any indicators like that so it did not occur to me that you would have to make clearance. No horse is truly dead until beaten thoroughly. Thanks for the video.
I'm just glad there's a cartoon of a guy beating a dead horse. 5 cups will do that to you? This is exhilarating stuff, and very funny, even moreso as you're so courteous. Sounds like you're having fun. More power to you. Thanks!
Concerning the rhetorical question, yes, i really miss having the bridgeport..... but even if i had the money for it, i wouldnt have room to put it in. One day though.....
With the indicators mounted low and flush with the top of the holder, the result is very clean. If the indicators were raised, so you could adjust the dial stop of the 2nd indicator, would there be any interference with any other part of the lathe?
I enjoy your videos and rants. If you throw your old tool steel in a bucket, I will make arrangements for someone to pick it up for our blacksmith shop when it is full.
Absolutely, he's a superior teacher and he's benefiting us all by sharing his knowledge and wisdom here. I've said it before; his class size grew exponentially when he "retired". And you're correct, he's personally a nice guy to boot.
mrpete222: "How in the world does anyone survive or get along without owning a Bridgeport mill?" Ah, the dark ages. I do wonder sometimes how I pulled it off. They are worth every penny.
Good question Mr. Pete, I'd love to have one and look almost daily. But what I find is used machinery companies buy them up most likely fully tooled and then strip the tooling out and sell it separate. I think it's a sin to do this. Greed is the other side of the coin. No such thing as a fair price any more they have you over a barrel and they know it. I'm 67 and retired on disability in 2011, failed back fusion started it all and 20 plus surgeries later I never thought I would be able to hobby around again but by the Grace of God and His Mercy I had a 2nd neck fusion which made a tremendous change in being able to get up and get going a little. So I bought a South Bend Lathe, 13" Fully Tooled. The first one I have seen in decades. I bought it through eBay and PayPal. Not fully set up yet, a lot of cleaning and changing fluids. Quite a bit of backlash but that's not a big deal. I use a engine lift to pick the chucks (both 4 jaw, 12.5" and 8" or 9"), it's a slow go but at least I am back moving again. So I would say to anyone who thinks they can't do a Hobby of making things out of metals to rethink it and get up and get going. Look at the great videos on TH-cam, "This Old Tony" is another favorite and about 20 or 30 more who inspire you to not only learn but put what you have learned into action. I'm on a budget like most folks are and I think I will go back through TOT's CNC courses and build a small CNC based on his builds to get some sort of Mill going in my garage. There's always options. Do you plan on selling the Double Ended ALORIS Indicator Holder? Or is the plans out there on Fusion 360 to print if you have a printer? Regardless, you are a wonderful teacher and I appreciate your channel. Check out George Bell's series on his SB 13" rebuild, here's another guy that explains things perfectly and what and how you need to get it done. Thank you Mr. Pete
@@mrpete222 God's Mercy is the only reason I am still here. I'm trying to learn Fusion 360 but for me it's a slow go. The younger folks seem to jump right in. I'm going through your videos Mr. Pete and look forward to learning new ideas and how to make some projects. You are an excellent teacher, thank you.
I just threw as away a whole cigar box of drill bits I've been hauling around for years with the idea that someday I'll resharpen them....someday never seems to come. It felt good to lighten my load and eliminate the clutter.
mrpete222 my late Father was a journeyman toolmaker so I love listening and watching. His south bend is in the basement. You two would have been fast friends I am certain Thank You for all you do! Jim
Very nice piece. The lock screw clearance issue does make me wonder if there are indicators with the screw on the other side (11 Oclock rather than 1 Oclock), though I haven't ever seen one.
Hello there TEACH See U finally got down to makin' the "Double-Ender" which we had referred U to. And I am pretty sure from Your rantings that U are indeed pretty chuffed about it. Well, in all fairness, U have to take the ol' gal out for dinner and spend twice the amount which U did for those Indicators from Shars on her. She'l be more than chuffed and pleased with Your gesture. Life is too short to be selfish and spending on Your whimsical fancies only. Anyway, nice project. Well executed. Need to get a few smaller-faced DTI's to tackle a similar set-up. Thanks for showing and sharing. Cool !!! BTW, U ain't floggin' any dead horses here. Don't see much other Guys making a "DOUBLE-ENDER" like this one. ATB aRM
Dennis W. Schoessow I echo what Joe McIntyre said... besides you and I are the same age and my wife tells me I rant every time I watch You Tube but not when I'm watching your video's.
Mr. Pete, please elaborate on that fine carbide dovetail cutter... where can I get one? Or should I try to make one? (future video perhaps?) They are, of course, very expensive. BTW, I wonder if most people consider just how much thought and effort go into each of these videos? Your attention to detail is exceptional. I just don't understand the 'thumbs down'... Thanks.
He mentions it in a previous video in this series; look up Randy Richards in the Shop. He makes and sells them. He's also further down in the comments here.
hahaha..hello Mr. Pete! love your vids, never miss a one!
Thank you, and keep watching
mrpete222 - "This Old Tony" brought me here. You guys both have great channels. Thanks TOT and Mr. Pete.
The "Hey Tony" mark on his work moved me to scroll down... :D
Too funny! Love that all you guys are acknowledging each other! Thanks Mr. Pete! Tony! Ave! Jody (?), etc...
Also followed a link form TOT's video on the Sheer and vise over here. This seems to be a perfectly legitimate alternative to using a mag base stand.
Mr. Pete, I want more rants and more off-topic interludes, these are the gems which set your channel aside from others. Looking forward to more learning and entertainment. Kindest regards. Joe.
I had to delete several rants from this video. I sometimes get carried away
Nah, you were just on a roll! ;)
I'm not a machinist and never have been. I've watched every video in hopes of rants!
What Joe said! I still have a scar from sheet metal class because I didn't de-burr. LOL
Thank you for another great video. I have not touched a lathe or milled since the technical school in 1984. I have always dreamed of working with precision mechanical stuff, but ended up as an electrician. Now at the age of 50, I am finally starting to set up a small fin mechanic hobby workshop in my garage. You are a great source of inspiration. Thanks! Henry from Denmark
Thanks for watching and good luck with your shop
Mr. Pete...I found you many years ago when I was learning to grind my very first HSS turning tool. You never cease to educate and entertain...keep up the rants and the jabbering! We all love it and are so blessed to have you as our teacher.
Thank you very much for finding me and sticking with me
Mr Pete, I want to thank you again for all of your videos. Because of you and other content providers I have just bought my first lathe and I am looking forward to learning how to machine and make your projects and engines. I still need to get a mill but I have started saving for it. You continue to influence and teach people on a daily basis Thank you again. Mark Crotty
Thank you for watching, and good luck with your new lathe
Dont apologize, the ranting is the entertainment. I appreciate most is your opinions, factoids, tips and tricks because that cannot be taught, but must be gifted. For that I thank you.
I'm glad you like all that stuff, sometimes I'm a little worried about including it in the video
Fantastic videos and great inspiration to many. The quality is exceptional and well presented. You are now my “shop teacher.” I’m 72 years old and still learning. I have a small garage shop and enjoy it every opportunity I get. I’m still working and I have no intention of retiring. My machine shop is my hobby and my escape. Thank you for your dedication to keeping a skill alive in today’s digital world!
Thank you for watching, I am glad I am your shop teacher. Keep working as long as you can, I am 74
Love the rants. Its because of your 40+ years experience. As a machinist with only 3 years in the industry its always helpful to hear the rants of a guy who is a veteran in the machine business. Helps us whippersnappers to not upset the old timers. Nice job!
Yes, don't upset them, they're pretty grouchy. Especially in the morning
Only sad thing is, is that a lot of them have retired so now a lot of the old knowledge for machining has gone with them. But they are always a thrill to work with and in this case watch :D
Thank you Mr Pete. Your videos are 100 times better and more enjoyable than the junk on TV. I always look forward to your next project or instalment.
Thank you
There are more laughs to be had in a 30 minute Mr. Pete video than any sitcom. Thank you sir.
Thank you very much for that
Ya got that right. And his humor is colored laughingly when he let's out his frustrations. Where I come from, it's called: "A craggy ole Sea Captain". For he loves everyone, but some would not see that. However, for those of us that do "see" it; it makes for a fondness that is hard to surpass.
More succinctly; what is not to love about him? Huh? I suppose I enjoy our "Mr Pete" more than any other; when it comes to DIY videos. I only wish I could let it out as he does; that always brings out a smile. When I do it, they get downright "hard" to live with GAR-OWN-TEED; If'n "yuz" git me drift! Oh well.
You Go Go Go "Pete"! We luvs ya man!
You rascal! LOL
I am not a machinist but I enjoy watching your videos and I get a kick out of your rants
Thank you very much, keep watching
Hi Lyle, Hah!, a rhetorical question indeed... :) I served the first year of my apprenticeship on some old ones (boss rewarded me with a brand new DRO / vario model with spray-mist). Left the industry as it was so, so cold in the winter but a couple of years back I realised I was missing it all, so bought a Lathe (Profi 700 Pro) and a mill ( a BF35 Vario, not a Bridgeport but still capable.), Chinesium but they work (and can be made better) and really enjoying doing it all not for work or profit... Not so many years behind you now so you inspire me. All the best to you mate and long may you continue....
Thank you for watching, and it's always more fun if no one is watching
Great tool. A time saver once completed. Now I know how to complete a project in short order, COFFEE! LOL. We love you Tubalcain!! You know someone will say it takes longer to print soft jaws than make them, but you can print them while you sleep, or while shopping for more tools!!
I know they will
Yes, I used to think he just sped up some parts of the video to save time. But now I know better; it's six cups of coffee! :)
I love the comment "How does anyone survive without a Bridgeport mill" I second that! I got mine 2-years ago. Wish now had done it 30 years ago. It would have paid for itself 10 times over in all respects; time, money and quality of work.
Thanks Again MrPete !
Thank you for watching. I've had mine for 15 years, but I wish I would've had it for 15 years before that
Thank you for watching. I've had mine for 15 years, but I wish I would've had it for 15 years before that
I don't usually comment, but I do almost always enjoy your videos. It's great to be able to learn from a "youtube shop teacher" like you.
Thank you very much
I like your video and watch them before aboms, and you just keep talking the way you are. Thank for your time in making these videos.
Thank you, I thought everyone watched a boms first
Love it! I think the design is great. If I were doing lathe work again, I would build this. Well thought out sir! As far as the trolls go, what ever screws you want to use or adjustment you make, it's YOUR tool! Let them make their own any way they want and post their own video! Thanks for all the great practical videos. I look forward to many more!
Thank you for watching
Also us old guys are entiled to some degree of cranking but, its pretty cool that you realized you were doing it at the time you were doing it. That shows a degree of self awareness that is rare in people.
That's a good analysis
As always, great job. In my younger age when my hands didn't shake I made or put together model airplanes (static). Using all sorts of tools, airbrush, dills, tapes, (oh thanks for reminding me, I forgot my breakfast also). Very detail in the works, and got great reviews from wife only. Thanks again for your work.
That's a good little story. My wife never actually sees my work. And I do love the wide audience that I now get
I wish we Australia guys could have access to shop classes like what you talk about teaching we have no access to foundry work and at my school we had no metal lath or mill so I thank you for showing everyone that wishes to learn the right way thanks
Don't feel too left out, shop classes are pretty much dead here in the States now.
Good news is, we all have our on line classes now. :)
Thank you for watching
yes, and with all the tradesmen getting up in age and retiring, we don't have enough young people learning the basics in school to get a good taste of a trade they may find interesting.
So many trades have unfilled job openings and many young people have trouble finding work.
Hey TC ! GREAT VIDEO! Never thought, in your very early videos that you would have a 3D printer. So glad you have one and making useful items with it. BANG GOOD has done all of us a great service by giving you the printer. I’ve learned so much about them.
Thanks for watching, and thanks to bang good
Hi Lyle i,m 75 in march 2018 i really must start cleaning out my workshop but the kids made the mess. Cheers.
I have no one to blame for my mess
G'day Mr Pete
Kevin from Australia here.
I don't usually comment on videos but the making of the dial indicator holder in my opinion was out standing.
Keep up the diatribe its thoughly entertaining hearing your life stories.
Thank you very much, I shall
"How do ya like that?" I like it a lot. Thanks for showing your build of this dual indicator holder.
I seldom comment but I had to make an exception this time to say this was one of my favorite of yours. You have fully earned ranting privileges for putting up with us young whippersnappers and I commend your liberal expression of it!
Thank you very much
Mr Pete, thanks for the videos. I found your channel after I bought a SB 9A and wanted to understand how to take it apart to move. Needless to say, after that I was hooked. Now I just need to clean and reassemble my 9A.
I'm glad you found me.
Like I've said before, Who cares what other people think of the way you do things in YOUR SHOP. Besides, you have not wasted two indicators, There is only one screw holding them on so you can use them on something else. May be there screwdrivers only work in one direction. ( May be that could be your next video, to make a reversing screwdriver).
I am glad there are people, like that person is Mexico, that do make some of your projects.
Maybe not the project so much as the way you cut and drill and mill the parts that are the most interesting.
So, Just don't worry about what other people think, just have fun with your own ideas.
I at least really enjoy your ideas and video's!!!!!!!
Keep up the Good Work!!!!!
Thank you for the encouragement
I don't think your videos could actually run too long. It's something's worth watching, it's worth watching no matter how long it runs.
Thank you very much, I was thinking they were running to lengthy
Great video Mr. Pete. Once again both educational and entertaining. Best regards.
Thank you very much
Keep up on the rants this is a great source of entertainment that makes sense and we can also learn a new project in the mean time. Thank You so very much
Thanks for watching
Another splendid video Mr Pete! I enjoy all of your videos and ALL of the content. Thanx so much for your you tube presence.
Thank you so much for watching
Great addition to the series Mr. Pete! Thanks for sharing! That looks like it's going to be a really useful tool!
I took Metal Shop in 9th grade, our teacher told us he didn't appreciate it when the kids would make sheet metal ninja stars and throw them up to stick in the cork ceiling. For some reason he didn't like the idea of being underneath a sharp piece of sheet metal when it decided to let go of the ceiling...
Come to think of it, hard hats in high school might have been a good idea.
BTW, your channel is why I now have a J-head in the garage...
My students stole the gear cutters, and threw them at trees outside the shop. The janitor found them in the Grass since they he bounced off the trees
I love the 3D printed ( tubalcain ) signs. How would a man. Big fan get one to put up in his shop to always remember such a great teacher ?
I wish they would print faster so I could hand them out
mrpete222
Oh by the way. I apologize for not sending you a thank you card. I'm the guy you made the template for on the clausing carriage clutch plate.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ! It works great.
P.S. I have it in a zip lock bag as a keepsake along with some of my dad's things.
Thank you again.
I will be making one of these double enders. Thanks for using the Dovetail cutter. I run them at 1850 rpm.
Yes, that would be a better speed. I'm just too lazy, to constantly change belts.
Thanks Mr. Pete; what a neat and useful device. After seeing you make the first holder I made one for my Aloris. Now, if mine is long enough I'll modify it for double duty using only one indicator reversed as needed.
Good idea, thanks for watching
Good news, I didn't need to make a longer holder. I just reversed my 1.00 travel indicator 180 degrees and it fits right back in the same location.
I like this a lot, great idea, it's always a mess around with magnetic bases and indicators, so thank you, unfortunately, I only have a Boxford lathe, with a milling attachment, but where there's a will etc.. gradually getting through all your shop tips, thanks again, best regards, Dave (50 years a machine tool fitter Jones and Shipman, sure you've heard of them, not a machinist, but am loving this lathe, and all things engineering)
👍👍
I'm in the middle of making the single gauge one, now I might reconsider. Wow, one that will do both. Thanks Mr. Pete.
Well now you have another project to look forward to
Excellent sir! I love tools that make work quick & easy. Your videos are treasured sir
Thank you very much
Pete my final few years in industry i was QC and even then the burrs were lethal from experience machinist. i assisted a local voc-tech teaching the kids in machine shop class for a number of years and one thing drummed into them clean and no burrs. they learned well i went out around to various voc-tech shops and told them send us ( machine shop ) the worst nightmare maintenance repairs they had and even to the city maintenance garages so they could learn real hands on - and if the part wasn't deburred they got it back and it all affected grading
I bet those burrs were a nightmare for you in the QC department
I was taught the first note on a drawing is: Remove all Burrs and sharp edges or some variant. And, If you don't have a drawing the last thing you do is...Remove all burrs and sharp edges. Good story! Just like dull taps and trolls don't spend any time on them...toss them in the bin of your choosing. Funny how we forget to eat sometimes...so true, but can lead to the hangry's and usually not a pretty sight. ~¿@ Enjoyed every minute of it, Thanks Mr. Pete!
Yes, removing burrs it is so important, but many youngsters just do not see them, but of course you can feel them. Yes throw out the dull tools
Mr pete Thanks, I also want to make one of those holders and have been waiting till I find some 1" or thicker aluminium but in the mean time you made this double ender so that is now my goal also. Thanks again Mark
Great, make one when you get the material
Search your local recycler next time you take in your scrap. If they let you look as mine does you will find all kinds of new drops. Here in NE Oh. they usually charge me a $ 1.00 a pound for alum. and a little more for brass and copper and $.10 (10 cents) a pound for steel including machine tools and cutters that are many times brand new! I've built up quite a stock.
It's a very neat and useful tool. Thanks for the time. I can guess the time you devote for these excellent presentations. Bob
I was watching one of your video's the other day you made at the high school. I happen to notice in the back ground a metal saw with a hand crank on the clamping part of the vice. Hummmm? Then it dawned on me what it was for ! Having nothing to do that day , I made one for my saw and it was the best modification for holding small , short items to saw. You may have a video on this, if so, I have not seen it. Thanks again for another great Idea for the shop.
Sorry, I do not remember that video or the crank
I Want One! I've added it to my project list.
Thanks for all the knowledge you share. The side stories and rants are awesome too,
Keep-Um coming MrPete !
Thank you very much
Mr Pete and This Old Tony time for a collaboration. You guys Rock!!! You can critique each other.
Yes, a collaboration would be a riot
Thank you very much for sharing your knwoledge.- and i really like your humor.
Thank you for watching
I use painted bent up piece of steel plate mounted in a cheap holder with a magnetic dial indicator on top, it is compact and can be used in both directions with one indicator simple and cheap. I do enjoy your vids thankyou from Matt over the pond.
Great solution
Beating a dead horse! You are funny! I like the way you slip in little items in your videos. Rock on, Mr. Pete!
Thank you for noticing that
hi Mr Pete just to say I made your wiggler . What encouraged me to make this ?? .I did not know how to drill a ball bearing and you showed me .I am a carpenter by trade . bought myself a small Chinese lathe some time ago .You have taught me so many things . Always look forward to your videos thanks for sharing Shaun from England 😀 😀
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you made one of my projects
I think you should make a video with only sidetracks and rants. I love the stories you tell just as much as the machining. Maybe even more.
Mr. Pete you are always harping on safety glasses after 22 years in Naval Aviation when I caught my guys not wearing safety glasses I would ask them "is your eyes worth more than that 20+ million dollar helo". Look forward to your videos THANKS!
That's a good way to put it. I wouldn't trade my eyes for 20 million either
So far I made your tap follower. Don't have all the machines I need. I'm rebuilding a 7 in atlas mill. Enjoy your classes and your atlas lathe video. Take care.
Thanks for watching and making
In 1956 i made some of your projects at school the clamp and the tap wrench ..where they ended up i dont know. Will have to make them again. Cheers.
Good idea, make them all again
I made a fixture for my Aloris clone post that I can use in a regular tool holder for an indicator but it is annoying to have to switch sides of the holder when checking small jobs. This sort of thing has been on my mind for some time now and after watching I'm inspired. I just have to finish building my RR in the shop dove tail cutter.
I guess those of us without Bridgeport mills will just have to continue muddling along with our King Canada/Grizzly/Busy Bee/etc. R30 round column mills. It sucks I know but ya gotta use wacha got. :-)
Yes, make one
Its not what you make its the process. Great video
You are so right, but some people do not realize that
15:04 You could replace that small black knurled grub with a disk shaped round knurled nut say .........7/8 diameter or less probably...... so you could still use the lock feature. Lots more work but - just an idea. Love the vids and especially when they go long!
That's a good idea, thank you
I love the idea of the quick change indicator holder. Thanks
Thank you for another great video mrpete. I am sure many people make your items. Thanks also for the rants, I think they are great and a lot of fun. regards from the UK
Thank you for watching
Laughed out loud on the "You couldn't walk in a room where a sheet metal box had been made." ! Love the rants and the great videos.
You can't imagine the sharp corners and jagged edges, they were lethal
Is it just me or has Mr. Pete been on a roll lately? I don't know if the coffee is the key to this pep, but I like it.
Wish my coffee worked that well.
lol
Great video, great content, great machining tips, Grateful. Cheers from a wintery England
Great as always. Take a look at the indicator holder that PragmaticLee came up with. I have yours and his designs both made. Lee's design is simple and solves lots of issues. Thanks again for the great videos.
Thanks, I looked at his
Another great video. I do manage to get by without a Bridgeport but it aint easy. Want to send me one? I was wondering why the hole behind the end of the dovetail and then you finally showed the thing from the top and I spotted that knob sticking out the side. I guess I don't have any indicators like that so it did not occur to me that you would have to make clearance. No horse is truly dead until beaten thoroughly. Thanks for the video.
That's right, it ain't easy, but apparently it can be done.and horses are actually my favorite animal
I'm just glad there's a cartoon of a guy beating a dead horse. 5 cups will do that to you? This is exhilarating stuff, and very funny, even moreso as you're so courteous. Sounds like you're having fun. More power to you. Thanks!
Yes, I am having fun. Sometimes I am laughing as I do it
Man I like that idea, in fact I've had that idea floating around in my head. This is definitely going on my to make list.
Yes, get started
mrpete222 I will just ordered the indicators
Great to hear a good rant Mr Pete
Thank you
Now you just need a Z indicator for setting the tool height to work center. J/K Great job.
Yes, a triple indicator
Concerning the rhetorical question, yes, i really miss having the bridgeport..... but even if i had the money for it, i wouldnt have room to put it in. One day though.....
Room is pretty scarce in my shop as well
Great video mr. pete. Making one of these will be my next project. Love it!!
Great video Mr. Pete, your a great source of inspiration and knowledge.
With the indicators mounted low and flush with the top of the holder, the result is very clean. If the indicators were raised, so you could adjust the dial stop of the 2nd indicator, would there be any interference with any other part of the lathe?
The only problem was doing it that way, is that the whole unit would be resting on the compound
I enjoy your videos and rants. If you throw your old tool steel in a bucket, I will make arrangements for someone to pick it up for our blacksmith shop when it is full.
But then I will trip over the bucket all the time, LOL
that could be a problem.
Beautiful job as always... Thanks for sharing sir...
If you very much
am just wondering why those two dislike up there.thanks a lot Mr Pete you are a treasure.
Some people can't handle common sense.
ShysterLawyer do you know why I like Mr Pete video simply cuz I like Mr Pete himself he do a big favor to all by teaching them at this age
Absolutely, he's a superior teacher and he's benefiting us all by sharing his knowledge and wisdom here. I've said it before; his class size grew exponentially when he "retired".
And you're correct, he's personally a nice guy to boot.
There's a lot more than two
Yours is a heartwarming comment
I liked the first one but I love the new one more. Thanks for sharing. I will make one of your projects.
Thanks
Always enjoy your videos Mr Pete! Keep them coming.
"Hi Tony!" I presume this is a tip of the hat to This Old Tony? Haha, Beautiful.
Yet another great video. Thank you!
You got it!
Interesting as always. Keep the great videos coming.
I shall
mrpete222: "How in the world does anyone survive or get along without owning a Bridgeport mill?"
Ah, the dark ages. I do wonder sometimes how I pulled it off. They are worth every penny.
Yes they are
Good question Mr. Pete, I'd love to have one and look almost daily. But what I find is used machinery companies buy them up most likely fully tooled and then strip the tooling out and sell it separate. I think it's a sin to do this. Greed is the other side of the coin. No such thing as a fair price any more they have you over a barrel and they know it. I'm 67 and retired on disability in 2011, failed back fusion started it all and 20 plus surgeries later I never thought I would be able to hobby around again but by the Grace of God and His Mercy I had a 2nd neck fusion which made a tremendous change in being able to get up and get going a little. So I bought a South Bend Lathe, 13" Fully Tooled. The first one I have seen in decades. I bought it through eBay and PayPal. Not fully set up yet, a lot of cleaning and changing fluids. Quite a bit of backlash but that's not a big deal. I use a engine lift to pick the chucks (both 4 jaw, 12.5" and 8" or 9"), it's a slow go but at least I am back moving again. So I would say to anyone who thinks they can't do a Hobby of making things out of metals to rethink it and get up and get going. Look at the great videos on TH-cam, "This Old Tony" is another favorite and about 20 or 30 more who inspire you to not only learn but put what you have learned into action. I'm on a budget like most folks are and I think I will go back through TOT's CNC courses and build a small CNC based on his builds to get some sort of Mill going in my garage. There's always options. Do you plan on selling the Double Ended ALORIS Indicator Holder? Or is the plans out there on Fusion 360 to print if you have a printer? Regardless, you are a wonderful teacher and I appreciate your channel. Check out George Bell's series on his SB 13" rebuild, here's another guy that explains things perfectly and what and how you need to get it done. Thank you Mr. Pete
Thank you for watching. No, the holder is not for sale. It is wonderful that you were able to get around again and enjoy your hubby. Praise the Lord
@@mrpete222 God's Mercy is the only reason I am still here. I'm trying to learn Fusion 360 but for me it's a slow go. The younger folks seem to jump right in. I'm going through your videos Mr. Pete and look forward to learning new ideas and how to make some projects. You are an excellent teacher, thank you.
Thanks to Mr. Pete, the world is a much better place.
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Loved it, as usual, especially the rants!
Thank you very much
What a great project. I could use one of these for my "H" mini- lathe.
You may want to sell that idea to Edge Technologies. That double ended indicator holder looks really handy.
They have engineers far better than me
Don't sell yourself short. Engineers aren't always pragmatic. Many time they get their best ideas from guys just like you.
haha I see you saw This old Tony's video :P I had a good laugh at that. Thanks for what you do Mr.Pete.
LOL, I hope Tony C's it
I missed it....what time did he mention it?
17:30 look at the part :P
I just threw as away a whole cigar box of drill bits I've been hauling around for years with the idea that someday I'll resharpen them....someday never seems to come. It felt good to lighten my load and eliminate the clutter.
I keep them, cut them down and sharpen them to make stubbies! Plus it sharpens my drill sharpening skills.
Me too, and I do it right away. Don't need any more of those "one of these days" projects and a broken drill bit is no use; might as well fix it.
Yes, there are too many projects that we tell ourselves we will do it later.
Thank You Mr Pete. Love a Tubalcain video on a SAT morn
Jim
Great, just like I like to watch paladin on Saturday morning
mrpete222 my late Father was a journeyman toolmaker so I love listening and watching. His south bend is in the basement. You two would have been fast friends I am certain
Thank You for all you do!
Jim
I like your rants. Keep ranting. Venting is good mental therapy.
Outstanding project video; thank you mrpete
Thank you very much
Great idea Mr Pete, another for my project list. Thanks
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Very nice piece. The lock screw clearance issue does make me wonder if there are indicators with the screw on the other side (11 Oclock rather than 1 Oclock), though I haven't ever seen one.
Some indicators have a lock on the very top
I actually should've taken the lock off and thrown it away. I really never use them
Hello there TEACH
See U finally got down to makin' the "Double-Ender" which we had referred U to. And I am pretty sure from Your rantings that U are indeed pretty chuffed about it. Well, in all fairness, U have to take the ol' gal out for dinner and spend twice the amount which U did for those Indicators from Shars on her. She'l be more than chuffed and pleased with Your gesture. Life is too short to be selfish and spending on Your whimsical fancies only.
Anyway, nice project. Well executed. Need to get a few smaller-faced DTI's to tackle a similar set-up. Thanks for showing and sharing. Cool !!!
BTW, U ain't floggin' any dead horses here. Don't see much other Guys making a "DOUBLE-ENDER" like this one.
ATB
aRM
Yes, and thank you for that idea.
Thank you Mr. Pete, Alway's good to see you.. LoL Back at you Tony... lol
Thank you for watching
Maybe it's just me, but I like the rants. Keep them coming.
Thank you
Love your vids TC. Please keep them coming. And you are right, how does anyone manage without and Bridgeport. Thanks you.
Sounds like you own a Bridgeport, LOL
Dennis W. Schoessow
I echo what Joe McIntyre said... besides you and I are the same age and my wife tells me I rant every time I watch You Tube but not when I'm watching your video's.
We are a pair of ranters aren't we?
Mr. Pete, please elaborate on that fine carbide dovetail cutter... where can I get one? Or should I try to make one? (future video perhaps?) They are, of course, very expensive. BTW, I wonder if most people consider just how much thought and effort go into each of these videos? Your attention to detail is exceptional. I just don't understand the 'thumbs down'... Thanks.
He mentions it in a previous video in this series; look up Randy Richards in the Shop. He makes and sells them. He's also further down in the comments here.
Thanks SL... I was subscribed to RR, but did not realize he made these cutters. Opens up a whole new avenue of exploration for me.
"How in the world does anyone survive or get by without owning a Bridgeport mill?"
I think about that often.
They do not know what they are missing
I truly appreciate your videos and sure do wish someday to have a Bridgeport of my own
Thanks, start saving
Loved the "failure and fear" comment!
I was hoping someone would get it