Adam, you points about filing techniques are absolutely correct those methods were exactly what I was taught 40 plus years ago by guys who had worked as bench fitters in a railway locomotive works all their lives; it obvious that folk who make those comments have never done any serious filing and bench fitting Great videos
Adam, it's a good thing you don't video yourself in the bathroom, because some people will say you're doing it wrong!!!! Keep up the great work I love your videos!
Hey! I'm not a machinist. I'm a musician. I watch videos of woodworking, machining, welding, and many other craftsmen and women to relax. I have to say that I really love the precision to which you work and the care you take to make your work the best. Keep up the good work and know that your labor is not in vain.
*ADAM* ... Don't let those *COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR FILING* bother you too much... They are as set in their ways as you are... And like you said .. *IT IS ABOUT THE FEEL* ... Besides, If you *DAMAGE A FILE* they are yours to damage... *THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO* I know it takes a ton of *TIME AND EFFORT* to produce these videos...
Here's an idea for a shop-talk episode: I'm a mechanical engineer, and I'm pretty sure your other fans are too. Part of the reason I really like your channel is that I pick up design ideas and learn about some of the more uncommon tooling and techniques. I think you could do a great episode on mechanical design tips and pitfalls to avoid . As an example, I see a lot of newbies at work don't show thread relief grooves on drawings, over tolerance parts, etc. Just throwin' it out there. Keep up the great content! I'm a big fan, and have absolutely no problem with your filing technique ;)
G'day Adam I have been a machinist for 51 years and a trade teacher for the past 15 years. Here in Australia I call your knockers Monday's experts, I reckon none of them have ever been in a real workshop. Don't give them your energy.
Old guy here. Was cruzing you tube saw the picture of the front of a shaper! I used one a lot about 40 years ago. It was an old machine tool back then. When I started my tool and die apprenticeship everything was manual. CNC had not been invented. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Hi Adam, there is an entusiast fallower of Abom 79 here in Milano, Italy....from the very first video. Is quite impossible don't enjoy with you the passion, the joy of life, the entusiasm you put in everythinghs...you are a very special man, boy.....your channel is one of my preferite, every weekend there is no tv show, no book to read...there are som Abom79 new video to enjoy, instead..!!! and please, note...I am a curious man but not a machinist at all. Very sorry for bad english, see you in a few minutes for SNS 213 part two.
Adam, your shaper is such an impressive piece of equipment. I love that you respect it and its heritage. Far too few people are like that these days. I look forward to seeing the great things you will do with it.
100% agree with your filing techniques. Actually the back stroke can help keep the file clean and make the forward stroke more effective and scratch free. Also it helps to set up the file for the forward stroke (feel for the cut).
To all the people who think they are "experts" of everything Adam does week after week, please, let's see your videos showing us how awesome you are at everything. There's a saying that describes those closed minded idiots. "If a person thinks they know everything, they might not learn much." Grow up folks, and learn to appreciate what someone is willing to take the time to show and teach. Great job as always Adam!
What I love about you and you have said it many times, you tell people that there are other ways to do things but this is what works for you. I could give a shit less how you use a file and those that have heartburn can piss up a rope. Great job.
I'm glad you cleared up the whole filing drama. The hacksaw analogy was absolutely perfect. Last week I sarcastically mentioned "here come the filing comments." Wether someone learned new technique or not, until they start lending you files, deal with it
Adam, I'm not a machinist but have viewed for a few months or more now. This will sound strange, but watching you work with these machine tools is thrilling in the true sense of the word. I don't know why except it seems like watching perfection, something pure and important and completely satisfying. Thanks.
I cannot believe that someone would question your expertise.....filing..........YOU are the "King of Iron". And I don't say that lightly. Thank you for your time, effort and teaching. Much appreciated. David from "Down Under" Aus.
Hi Adam, that thing really looks terrific, runs better too doesn't it, nice job! TC 13:48 "if that bothers you, then you just need to look away and get over it..... " funniest thing I have heard all month!!! With the results you achieve, your techniques are just fine with me!
Hi Adam, like the guys below who have already commented, draw filing is a valid technique and is popular with horologists who produce the wonderful polished timepieces that are greatly admired everywhere. I've done plenty on many jobs, a great deal on my model loco frames. Great to follow you restoring the G&E, but making me itch to get my workshop back into full operation and get my smaller 6 inch shaper into operation.
Who cares what anyone else has to say about how you use your tools! they are yours! You rock man I love watching your videos and they make me want to learn machining.
To be honest..I can watch your uploads all day and am fasinated how these machines work. Life is too short...if I had more years I would surely want to learn how to operate such machines. Its also great to see how your subscribers sent you stuff as token of appreciation of what you do. Having worked as a quality controller in a machine factory I know how expensive some of these precision measuring tools are...so, well deserved and God bless
Nothing like the bringing to life that vision in your head of what that machine should look like. You're lovin' every minute of it Adam, it shows. Keep on keepin' on.
Your getting the shaper back into good order, it reminds me of watching the neighbor fellow who spent three years restoring his 1949 Pontiac Chieftain. Nobody else would have put that much effort into the job, but then, not everybody has a 1949 Pontiac Chieftain. Nicely done. Thank you.
Love the way some people see an image on a computer screen and immediately take ownership of it, which seems to give them the right to tell you how you should do your profession. Today you have put them all back in their boxes and nailed the lid shut, well done. Shaper is looking awesome, you have done a job to be proud of
By going the extra mile you have done an excellent restoration. Your pride in workmanship is showcased in that beautiful machine. I started working as a machinist in 1966 and those books would have sure made it easier for me. Thank you for sharing your project.
When I was 18, I built a small lathe from scrap hot rolled angle, cold rolled plate, and threaded rod. Bronze pillow bearing blocks for a head stock. Draw-filed the ways and compound slides, gibs, etc. using only the ground surface of a drill press table as reference. Did all the draw filing by pulling the file toward me. I remember the shearing action removed metal much faster than a forward stroke. Still it took weeks. The files were once my grandfather's. Never got to the chuck or power feed. Just hand cranks, centers and a face plate with drive dogs. But it did finally turn 1.5" dia. x 6 in cold rolled with 0.002 taper. What a labor of love...
Just saying - you couldn't look happier if ya won the million dollar lottery when ya got the shaper back together. Looken good there Adam. Nice refurb on it.
congratulations Adam for such a laborious and totally successful effort ! The machine has been transformed visually and this whole restoration series is in par or even better than other restoration series by other very respected and talented top youtubers !
Nice job, the shaper is looking good. The hardness testing files won’t last you as long if you start with the softest ones. I think we’re ‘Supposed to’ start with the hard ones, looking for the one that doesn’t bite. -Rov
Thanks for the Update, Adam.. Your viewers are SO Supportive of your Machine Shop and Tool and Die Making Community.. Everybody here looks forward to your weekly videos.. The Trade School that I attended used Armstrong Tool Holders.. A Man and His Shaper is tough to separate.. lol..
Totally agree with you Adam on the filing technique. During my apprenticeship I was taught here in the UK that a light return stroke clears the file, draw filing on edges was for truing. A "bastard cut" file is used for rapid removal of metal etc.
I spent ten years working in a shipyard, as an outside amchinist and periodically had the opportunity to work in the (inside) machine shop. I really enjoy watching your videos, as I always learn something new. My ONLY regret is that I didn't go to machinist school when I had the opportunity.
I was taught draw filing at school 55 years ago when I started metalwork classes at the age of 11 or12. The one thing that I learnt later on as an apprentice (Engineer Cadet in the Merchant Navy) was that when filing a round profile, rather counter intuitively, was to file in the opposite direction to the round profile. So that rather than the file following around the round section you lifted the file up in the direction of travel while pushing down at the rear. This actually gives you a rounder profile than filing the other way which tends to give you a series of flats. For doubters I can only say go to your workshop/garage and give it a go, it does work.
I am an artist, years ago I decided to start working with metal in my sculptural work. I took a welding class at the Vocational school and got the welding basics. There was not much info out there on metalwork/shop work nor did RUclips exist. I ended up using old high school textbooks on metal shop work to learn basic skills. That was thirty years ago, I still refer to them from time to time. ( have two of those books Mr. Pete sent you)
Hi Adam Filing comments "look away and get over it" I just love that as i have said before there is nothing wrong with your filing, funny enough another UK viewer says that's the way we are taught in the UK. Seriously you could point out to anyone filing the "safety" importance of always have a handle on your file especially when using on a lathe.
Great response to the A-holes out there snipig on your filing techniques . I wouldn't have been as polite as you Adam ... keep up the great content ....
Nice work. My own pride and joy is a Brown&Sharpe screw machine from the early 1960's. I went from total strip down and clean to new lubrication, bored a new turret for it, even rescraped it. It took months, cost my company thousands, but I was soooooooooo proud of what I had done. The first job in it was a part that used to take a week to set up, and usually ran with about 40% quality rejects and went to an 8 hour set-up, and the only scrap was the first piece during set-up. I wonder how it runs now, but I got fired a year or two later. But I still have the second piece from the set-up!
I. Love the hacksaw comparison with the filing techniques . Just start watching your videos . I love it the way you start following into your Dads steps . Awesome. Good luck .
a little tip on wire wheels. when they seem to be getting dull lightly touch them to a grinding wheel while spinning. it gives the wires nice fresh sharp edges. works well with hand brushes as well lightly pass them over a grinding wheel or belt to refresh the edges. think of them as any other cutting tool works best when fresh and sharp.
Adam, you've done a great job bringing back some mildly to severely abused equipment to top working order, adding to your own expertise and educating me in the process. Thanks man!
I like your filing tutorials. Watching your last video was great because you showed different types of filing. I have been filing for years and picked up some pointers. Your showing your technique and explaining what you are doing will help people new to filing. You might talk more about feeling when the file is flat on the work piece. Keep up the good work.
I’m very impressed with your G&E I’ll always enjoy your videos on the shaper, loved the slo mo on it in your next video and the sound it makes when cutting a chip, yes sir I am impressed.!.!.!.
Hey Adam, It's really cool to see the shaper's power feed working again. I can understand your enjoyment of watching things work like they are supposed to after putting it all back together. Keep up the great videos. I love what you're doing!
Hi, On your filing, on this side of the pond that’s the way we were taught. It was said that the teeth were cleared on the backstroke. Who knows who’s really correct?Also your draw filing is perfectly correct and I always favoured it for getting a good finish. Very satisfying. You can also fill the teeth with French chalk, you may know it as welders chalk. You get a really soft finish using this. Your detractors never did any bench fitting. Regards.
Totally agree with comment below, 'Graham Spinks'. I was just thinking how to describe the action myself. (Sort of a sew saw motion, but certainly not around the radius). I am also from UK and was also taught this method. Love your shop and videos and thanks for raising the profile of the Shaper, a much overlooked machine.
Seeing that auto-downfeed working just made my weekend! :) To think only a few months ago that shaper was sitting in a dark garage and now the life you have brought back to it. Just such great work Adam.
weekly poke, man what a thanks to you, for this content , not because i need the info but because as a cabinet maker I don't get to see these things, i've gathered so much from you, about a machine ill most likely never see due to my trade, however the mechanics all seem to play together.. also seeing the tool help backwards in the diagram Mr.pete supplied was awesome proof of likewise comment/advise! much love from Texas abom!
Its great when a tool does what its supposed to...and gives you confidence when operating properly...enjoyed the shaper series & understanding the guts of all the machines...Thanks
"You will find knowledge in books and experience in machines" I'm working as a mechanic repairing industrial machinery and equipment and I find both fields in your films. Keep it up you are doing great JOB!!!! Greetings from Poland.
Draw filing has served me very well for decades! Guess folks who criticize just don't know squat! :) I used to use that for fine finish long before I had a mill. Good to see you put in so much TLC.
Ranting Abom just became favorite Abom.
Adam, you points about filing techniques are absolutely correct those methods were exactly what I was taught 40 plus years ago by guys who had worked as bench fitters in a railway locomotive works all their lives; it obvious that folk who make those comments have never done any serious filing and bench fitting
Great videos
I will say, it's a nice bit of extra knowledge for me. At least something good outta those comments, a lesson for those of us who are still learning.
The lantern was hammered on by the same kind of people that complain about your filing . . .
"If you don't like it, look away" I think there might be a tee-shirt with that ;-)
I guess I am kinda off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream new series online ?
@Emory Baker Flixportal :)
@Damon Ahmed Thanks, signed up and it seems to work :) I appreciate it !
@Emory Baker Glad I could help xD
@@emorybaker8188 not only off topic, but a total scam too!
Adam, it's a good thing you don't video yourself in the bathroom, because some people will say you're doing it wrong!!!! Keep up the great work I love your videos!
Hey! I'm not a machinist. I'm a musician. I watch videos of woodworking, machining, welding, and many other craftsmen and women to relax. I have to say that I really love the precision to which you work and the care you take to make your work the best. Keep up the good work and know that your labor is not in vain.
My apprenticeship in 1953/59 in the UK taught me to file exactly the same as you do Abom79..... my advice.. keep calm and carry on!!!
Tried Keep calm and listen to Motorhead.
*ADAM* ... Don't let those *COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR FILING* bother you too much... They are as set in their ways as you are... And like you said .. *IT IS ABOUT THE FEEL* ... Besides, If you *DAMAGE A FILE* they are yours to damage... *THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO* I know it takes a ton of *TIME AND EFFORT* to produce these videos...
Not sure what I enjoy more. The nicely done work on the machine or the great big grin on your face.. Solid work man. I appreciate your work
"If that bothers you, you need to look away." Hilarious!!! Thanks, Adam!
Here's an idea for a shop-talk episode: I'm a mechanical engineer, and I'm pretty sure your other fans are too. Part of the reason I really like your channel is that I pick up design ideas and learn about some of the more uncommon tooling and techniques. I think you could do a great episode on mechanical design tips and pitfalls to avoid . As an example, I see a lot of newbies at work don't show thread relief grooves on drawings, over tolerance parts, etc. Just throwin' it out there. Keep up the great content! I'm a big fan, and have absolutely no problem with your filing technique ;)
G'day Adam I have been a machinist for 51 years and a trade teacher for the past 15 years. Here in Australia I call your knockers Monday's experts, I reckon none of them have ever been in a real workshop. Don't give them your energy.
Old guy here. Was cruzing you tube saw the picture of the front of a shaper! I used one a lot about 40 years ago.
It was an old machine tool back then. When I started my tool and die apprenticeship everything was manual. CNC had not been invented. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Hi Adam, there is an entusiast fallower of Abom 79 here in Milano, Italy....from the very first video. Is quite impossible don't enjoy with you the passion, the joy of life, the entusiasm you put in everythinghs...you are a very special man, boy.....your channel is one of my preferite, every weekend there is no tv show, no book to read...there are som Abom79 new video to enjoy, instead..!!! and please, note...I am a curious man but not a machinist at all. Very sorry for bad english, see you in a few minutes for SNS 213 part two.
Your hacksaw analogy is perfect, Adam. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
Adam, your shaper is such an impressive piece of equipment. I love that you respect it and its heritage. Far too few people are like that these days. I look forward to seeing the great things you will do with it.
100% agree with your filing techniques. Actually the back stroke can help keep the file clean and make the forward stroke more effective and scratch free. Also it helps to set up the file for the forward stroke (feel for the cut).
The analogy with the hacksaw was spot on. Shaper is looking good...
Loved the hacksaw reference!!!!!
The most the G&E has ever been loved!
What I love most about your vids is the respect and love you show for your tools. You work with your heart. I like and respect that.
To all the people who think they are "experts" of everything Adam does week after week, please, let's see your videos showing us how awesome you are at everything.
There's a saying that describes those closed minded idiots. "If a person thinks they know everything, they might not learn much."
Grow up folks, and learn to appreciate what someone is willing to take the time to show and teach.
Great job as always Adam!
Seeing you so happy makes me happy too! Congrats on the rebuild Adam.....
Yeah I was grinning as much as he was when he tested that down feed.
I too am one of the people that mention the filing.... I stand corrected... Am wise enough to listen to a master machinist, and to learn from it.
What I love about you and you have said it many times, you tell people that there are other ways to do things but this is what works for you. I could give a shit less how you use a file and those that have heartburn can piss up a rope. Great job.
I'm glad you cleared up the whole filing drama. The hacksaw analogy was absolutely perfect. Last week I sarcastically mentioned "here come the filing comments." Wether someone learned new technique or not, until they start lending you files, deal with it
You look like a kid with a new toy! Its great to watch somebody who loves what they do.
That was GOLD on the hacksaw comment.
Awesome restoration Adam. It's great to see old things come back to life and have a second lifetime of use.
Adam, I'm not a machinist but have viewed for a few months or more now. This will sound strange, but watching you work with these machine tools is thrilling in the true sense of the word. I don't know why except it seems like watching perfection, something pure and important and completely satisfying. Thanks.
I cannot believe that someone would question your expertise.....filing..........YOU are the "King of Iron". And I don't say that lightly. Thank you for your time, effort and teaching. Much appreciated. David from "Down Under" Aus.
Hi Adam, that thing really looks terrific, runs better too doesn't it, nice job! TC 13:48 "if
that bothers you, then you just need to look away and get over it..... " funniest thing I have heard all month!!! With the results you achieve, your techniques are just fine with me!
Nice see such a huge grin. Now that you got that piece of equipment all cleaned and polished all the others in the shop will get jealous.
Congratulations, Adam. Seeing the pride on your face is priceless.
Hi Adam, like the guys below who have already commented, draw filing is a valid technique and is popular with horologists who produce the wonderful polished timepieces that are greatly admired everywhere. I've done plenty on many jobs, a great deal on my model loco frames. Great to follow you restoring the G&E, but making me itch to get my workshop back into full operation and get my smaller 6 inch shaper into operation.
Who cares what anyone else has to say about how you use your tools! they are yours! You rock man I love watching your videos and they make me want to learn machining.
To be honest..I can watch your uploads all day and am fasinated how these machines work. Life is too short...if I had more years I would surely want to learn how to operate such machines. Its also great to see how your subscribers sent you stuff as token of appreciation of what you do. Having worked as a quality controller in a machine factory I know how expensive some of these precision measuring tools are...so, well deserved and God bless
Your smile says it all! Congratulations on a great machine rebuild.
Nothing like the bringing to life that vision in your head of what that machine should look like. You're lovin' every minute of it Adam, it shows. Keep on keepin' on.
Your getting the shaper back into good order, it reminds me of watching the neighbor fellow who spent three years restoring his 1949 Pontiac Chieftain. Nobody else would have put that much effort into the job, but then, not everybody has a 1949 Pontiac Chieftain. Nicely done. Thank you.
Love the way some people see an image on a computer screen and immediately take ownership of it, which seems to give them the right to tell you how you should do your profession. Today you have put them all back in their boxes and nailed the lid shut, well done. Shaper is looking awesome, you have done a job to be proud of
By going the extra mile you have done an excellent restoration. Your pride in workmanship is showcased in that beautiful machine. I started working as a machinist in 1966 and those books would have sure made it easier for me. Thank you for sharing your project.
When I was 18, I built a small lathe from scrap hot rolled angle, cold rolled plate, and threaded rod. Bronze pillow bearing blocks for a head stock. Draw-filed the ways and compound slides, gibs, etc. using only the ground surface of a drill press table as reference. Did all the draw filing by pulling the file toward me. I remember the shearing action removed metal much faster than a forward stroke. Still it took weeks. The files were once my grandfather's. Never got to the chuck or power feed. Just hand cranks, centers and a face plate with drive dogs. But it did finally turn 1.5" dia. x 6 in cold rolled with 0.002 taper. What a labor of love...
It's been fun to watch all of the care that you put into rebuilding the shaper. I'm looking forward to seeing it work for you.
I like watching you take old tools and make them new
Just saying - you couldn't look happier if ya won the million dollar lottery when ya got the shaper back together. Looken good there Adam. Nice refurb on it.
congratulations Adam for such a laborious and totally successful effort ! The machine has been transformed visually and this whole restoration series is in par or even better than other restoration series by other very respected and talented top youtubers !
It's a good feeling when you restore a piece of equipment to that degree. Satisfaction!
Nice job, the shaper is looking good.
The hardness testing files won’t last you as long if you start with the softest ones. I think we’re ‘Supposed to’ start with the hard ones, looking for the one that doesn’t bite. -Rov
Thanks for the Update, Adam.. Your viewers are SO Supportive of your Machine Shop and Tool and Die Making Community.. Everybody here looks forward to your weekly videos.. The Trade School that I attended used Armstrong Tool Holders.. A Man and His Shaper is tough to separate.. lol..
Man that was beautiful to see it work again after all your hard work on it. Really great to watch this project.
You are recording an historical record that will be very valuable a hundred years from now. You make us feel part of everything you do. Thank you.
Adam - always look forward to your videos but this time it was really hard to miss that GREAT smile on your face. Great job.
Glad you put people straight on the filing.. well said and put ....
I enjoy watching you doing great things.
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us, you are a real inspiration!
Totally agree with you Adam on the filing technique. During my apprenticeship I was taught here in the UK that a light return stroke clears the file, draw filing on edges was for truing. A "bastard cut" file is used for rapid removal of metal etc.
Hi Adam,
You give them Hell on the filing topic, I was laughing my ass off, you tell them.
Great job!
Craig
Hi Adam. Look, now you have a million dollar shaper. It has been enjoyable to watch you make it a million dollar shaper. Keep up the good work.
You did a great job restoring the shaper it looks better than new. Thanks for sharing.
I spent ten years working in a shipyard, as an outside amchinist and periodically had the opportunity to work in the (inside) machine shop.
I really enjoy watching your videos, as I always learn something new.
My ONLY regret is that I didn't go to machinist school when I had the opportunity.
Beautiful job! Very much enjoyed watching the whole process and all the care, love and joy you put into it.
I was taught draw filing at school 55 years ago when I started metalwork classes at the age of 11 or12. The one thing that I learnt later on as an apprentice (Engineer Cadet in the Merchant Navy) was that when filing a round profile, rather counter intuitively, was to file in the opposite direction to the round profile. So that rather than the file following around the round section you lifted the file up in the direction of travel while pushing down at the rear. This actually gives you a rounder profile than filing the other way which tends to give you a series of flats. For doubters I can only say go to your workshop/garage and give it a go, it does work.
I am an artist, years ago I decided to start working with metal in my sculptural work. I took a welding class at the Vocational school and got the welding basics. There was not much info out there on metalwork/shop work nor did RUclips exist. I ended up using old high school textbooks on metal shop work to learn basic skills. That was thirty years ago, I still refer to them from time to time. ( have two of those books Mr. Pete sent you)
You are a very laborious man!
Congrats for your "old-new" TOY!
I can see that you're over the moon with the result. Rightly so too - you have made a top job of that old machine - Well Done!
This is one of tehe best videos ever. Congratulations, Adam
Hi Adam Filing comments "look away and get over it" I just love that as i have said before there is nothing wrong with your filing, funny enough another UK viewer says that's the way we are taught in the UK.
Seriously you could point out to anyone filing the "safety" importance of always have a handle on your file especially when using on a lathe.
Great response to the A-holes out there snipig on your filing techniques . I wouldn't have been as polite as you Adam ... keep up the great content ....
Just got hooked on your videos. Great job. That machine will now probably out live you.
Abom, just five words "One fine lookin' Machine son." Great work really enjoy watching your skill.
Nice work. My own pride and joy is a Brown&Sharpe screw machine from the early 1960's. I went from total strip down and clean to new lubrication, bored a new turret for it, even rescraped it. It took months, cost my company thousands, but I was soooooooooo proud of what I had done. The first job in it was a part that used to take a week to set up, and usually ran with about 40% quality rejects and went to an 8 hour set-up, and the only scrap was the first piece during set-up. I wonder how it runs now, but I got fired a year or two later. But I still have the second piece from the set-up!
I. Love the hacksaw comparison with the filing techniques . Just start watching your videos .
I love it the way you start following into your Dads steps . Awesome. Good luck .
So freaking cool! Literally smiled with you when the auto feed started turning itself! Awesome.
a little tip on wire wheels. when they seem to be getting dull lightly touch them to a grinding wheel while spinning. it gives the wires nice fresh sharp edges. works well with hand brushes as well lightly pass them over a grinding wheel or belt to refresh the edges. think of them as any other cutting tool works best when fresh and sharp.
Never tried that one before. Thanks.
Abom, you are without a doubt what youtube was created for!
Adam, you've done a great job bringing back some mildly to severely abused equipment to top working order, adding to your own expertise and educating me in the process. Thanks man!
Adam, what a beautiful transformation. All your hard work has really paid off!
Happy shaping.
Eric
I like your filing tutorials. Watching your last video was great because you showed different types of filing. I have been filing for years and picked up some pointers. Your showing your technique and explaining what you are doing will help people new to filing. You might talk more about feeling when the file is flat on the work piece. Keep up the good work.
I’m very impressed with your G&E I’ll always enjoy your videos on the shaper, loved the slo mo on it in your next video and the sound it makes when cutting a chip, yes sir I am impressed.!.!.!.
Nice job Adam shapers looking well good. The smile on your face says it all
Hey Adam, It's really cool to see the shaper's power feed working again. I can understand your enjoyment of watching things work like they are supposed to after putting it all back together. Keep up the great videos. I love what you're doing!
Hi, On your filing, on this side of the pond that’s the way we were taught. It was said that the teeth were cleared on the backstroke. Who knows who’s really correct?Also your draw filing is perfectly correct and I always favoured it for getting a good finish. Very satisfying. You can also fill the teeth with French chalk, you may know it as welders chalk. You get a really soft finish using this. Your detractors never did any bench fitting. Regards.
Totally agree with comment below, 'Graham Spinks'. I was just thinking how to describe the action myself. (Sort of a sew saw motion, but certainly not around the radius).
I am also from UK and was also taught this method.
Love your shop and videos and thanks for raising the profile of the Shaper, a much overlooked machine.
Love the hacksaw analogy, thanks for the videos.
you have done a cracking job on the shaper cant wait to see it working
love the shaper, been going back and watching these. Hope they keep coming in the future.
Restoration and machining skills you name it, all on this channel and I love it.
That green metalwork book is the one I was trained with 38years ago
Clearly, one should put more down-pressure on the cutting stroke (on either a file or a hacksaw) than on the backstroke. It's pretty simple.
Watching that auto down feed work even put a smile on my face. Great video.
Seeing that auto-downfeed working just made my weekend! :) To think only a few months ago that shaper was sitting in a dark garage and now the life you have brought back to it. Just such great work Adam.
That auto down feed working is so cool. Very nice.
Learned a lot about filing today :D Thank you for talking about „obvious“ things!
weekly poke, man what a thanks to you, for this content , not because i need the info but because as a cabinet maker I don't get to see these things, i've gathered so much from you, about a machine ill most likely never see due to my trade, however the mechanics all seem to play together.. also seeing the tool help backwards in the diagram Mr.pete supplied was awesome proof of likewise comment/advise! much love from Texas abom!
Its great when a tool does what its supposed to...and gives you confidence when operating properly...enjoyed the shaper series & understanding the guts of all the machines...Thanks
"You will find knowledge in books and experience in machines" I'm working as a mechanic repairing industrial machinery and equipment and I find both fields in your films. Keep it up you are doing great JOB!!!! Greetings from Poland.
Draw filing has served me very well for decades! Guess folks who criticize just don't know squat! :) I used to use that for fine finish long before I had a mill.
Good to see you put in so much TLC.
Great to see your shaper back up and running. Auto down feed should be very useful. Cheers
Nice job on the restoration. The way you described the types of filing operations is how I learned it as well! Keep up the great work.
You tell 'em, Adam. As you say, "If it bugs you, just look away".
Cheers, Gary