When someone complains about how one practices their art, I like what Kurtis from CEE Australia says, "My shop. My money. My way!" Everyone one else can Foxtrot Oscar!
With a lifetime experience of worldwide engineering projects with UK, US, Oz, ME, EU companies l know we work on the business of reasoned thinking and verifiable, repeatable data. There is no room for politics, we refer to the verified physical data and the Laws of Physics. So make your points but the man doing the job is Free to decide and even discover how better a job can be done. Kurtis has great capabilities and an attitude to match. You may not believe it but, it’s a typical native British attitude. ♥️ Australia.
@@cameltanker1286 Hello @cameltanker1286, If your comment was directed to me, allow me to explain, if not, I apologize for this effort. My point was to offer Adam an opportunity to provide more instruction to upcoming & newer generations of machinists that safety is the responsibility of the individual. Also, knowledge of the chemicals contained in the coolant being turned into breathable vapors should be of concern. Not only for oneself, but also for those loved ones which might also venture into the space. I to greatly appreciate Adam’s direct approaches, knowledge, and expertise in showing the world his talents and abilities to not only create and repair by historic methods but also embrace and continue to develop with current CNC technologies. Regards, Ken
Dial bore gauges are great for large runs of part, like in this video. Quick and efficient. Telescoping bore gauge is more versatile for job shops who see a variety of unique tasks, such as what you entire business is based off. I feel the extra skill and experience it take to use these precision tools will tend to make a better machinist! You do great work and create great content. If someone wants to complain, let see them creat and maintain one the most well known machining channels before paying them any attention. Keep up the great work. 👍
What's funny about everyone's complaints about a telescoping gauge is that those tools were good enough to build countless WWII fighter planes that had incredibly complex engines with tight tolerances, but somehow they are irrelevant once something more fancy comes along.. Keep up the good work! I enjoy your videos!
Great videos. Over the years you have inspired me to start taking on more complex jobs instead of saying " I can't handle it." Awesome shop too! Keep the videos coming!
Adam, I respect your excellent skill and expertise with the humility to know when you need advice. The right combination for any highly experienced machinist.
Don't ever doubt your experience, knowledge and gut feeling about how you should carry out your work. Others may try to steer you one way or another but always stay true to yourself. Great job on a challenging project, Adam!
Excellent video. Don't mind the haters. Your shop your money your way. I enjoy seeing how others accomplish a task compared to how I accomplish a similar task. No other reason just learning. Keep up the great videos.
What not to love? Big chunks of spinning metal getting turned into beautiful chips! Great to see you on the manual lathe, Great Job!! Thanks Abom and Abby!!!
I purchased a lathe and learned how to use it by watching you and Mr. Pete. I'd say I can hold my own now, a few years later. I purchased telescopic gauges because that's what I saw you use, and they've always worked for me.
I may have missed a very few of your videos, but I think I've seen them all. I remember seeing the explanation about measuring the bore at least two other times on your channel and remembering all those bore measurements for cylinders you made pistons for at Motion. Nothing wrong with tested and proven, consistent results. I had to laugh a little at your screen note at 32:34 about you ordering a dial bore gage and Bore Gage Setter. You may have gotten a few from your viewers or perhaps a sponsored one. Love the videos! No one has to tell you to keep up the good work, you will.
I really enjoyed this video because you changed the format slightly, talking about the sound of the pacemaker, the confort of the AC, etc. You talked to us. Best from Brazil
I've been a subscriber since you were working for the company u used to work for. Playing with big boy toys making big boy chips. And seeing you now running your own company with all the toys u have in your comoany shop is awesome! I am super happy for you. And let me tell you, seeing the smile you have, I can tell you're super happy too and it's PRICELESS!! 👍
I’ve always used Telescoping gages for checking bore sizes. If you’re a job shop machinist that shop isn’t going expend the $ needed for dial bore gages; unless it’s a standard “long term repeat job” and the customer requires it. Great Job as usual Adam!!
This was a great series of videos! I am one that is here to learn and hone my skills on a manual lathe and on a manual mill. You have great content for that! I learn a lot from your videos!
I could sense the tension in your voice and face at the beginning of the video, and then I heard the reason why. It's tough being in front of all these viewers and trying to teach and entertain us and I admire your restraint. I have a feeling you never were a thick-skinned person in the past, but I'm sure your time on You Tube is leading you there. I know it's easy for us viewers to tell you to ignore the haters, but I also realize it's hard to do. Take care and keep on doing what you're doing.
It is frustrating Adam to have doing something successfully for a long time to the satisfaction of the end user to have someone say you are doing it wrong! Your a talented Machinist with lots of experience, beyond most for your age. Keep doing it your way.
Just been doing some boring on my 1950s harrison, 60mm bore been hitting it dead nuts with a telescopic bore gauge and an awsome surface finish just love it when you see rainbows appearing in the finish you just know it's going to feel good
For what it's worth, I've only ever used a telescope guage for measuring bores. It was the way I was taught, it's what my dad did, and it's what my daughter that has become a machinist does. I've never had an issue with accuracy.
55 Years ago my dad owned a tool and die shop in Tanpa Florida. After school I made extra money by helping out in his shop.. I learned a LOT, including how to use a micrometer and a telescoping gauge to measure a bore. It takes a bit practice lo learn because you have to get a feel for it. Mr Booth doesn't do it exactly like I would but it looks like his method works just fine. I didn't hold everything exactly like my dad did either. As is true for most things there are multiple ways of doing things that accomplish the same thing. Recently I bought a bore gage...Until I got some practice with using the bore gage, I was more sure of the reading I got with my micrometer and a telescoping gauge. And after some practice I got more confidence in the bore gauge. Now, if I just want to make one or two measurements I use a micrometer and a telescoping gauge. If I want to make a bunch (such as the bearings in a multi cylinder motor) I use the bore gauge.
As you talked about how to use a telescoping gauge and micrometer, it reminded me of a situation at work. We had a part fail on a job in a remote location. It cost 8 hours of down time of drilling rig and $6,000 for helicopter flight to bring the new part to location. So $41,667.00 dollars a hour is $333,337.00 for 8 hours $333,337.00 plus $6,000.00 is $339,337.00 of lost down time. An investigation was launched as lack of maintenance was found to be the cause. I tried to show the maintenance manager how to use a telescoping gauge and micrometer but that was pointless but I had an inexpensive bore gauge that could measure a new part and then an old part. I’m not saying it’s easier but it was taught in 5 minutes and understood by all. I love using a telescoping gauge and micrometer but it can’t be taught in 5 minutes. Thanks for sharing.
Mister Adam there is 10,000 different ways to do a job And only people you have to please is you and your customer love your videos and the way you try to educate people on how to do stuff again, there's different ways to do it and as long as the job gets done the way you want it done go anyway you want to. Have a great day. Be safe. Sam
Adam, buddy, you are a craftsman. You do things with those machines others would say can't be done. If someone doesn't like the way you do something ignore them. Backseat Drivers and Monday Morning Quarterbacks are gonna be the death of this country. Just keep doing what you do, and don't worry about the Carls and Karens that want to criticize.
As an old school machinist, I love them 10-15 minute cuts!.... Sometimes it's nice to sit and relax, while listening to tunes!..... Been doing this for 38 years, and can't constantly stand like i used to.....suckes getting old!!
There are many ways to skin a cat... it comes down to what works for you... repeatability is what is about... if you can measure a bore with a tape measure and be accurate every time then use it... Adam... dont get hung up on "keyboard artisans" most of the people that have negative comments are the ones that have never even touched a tool or been near a machine shop... Glad the lathe is performing well for you, really nice to see an old machine back doing its thing. Regarding the gloves... it is a good habit to try and learn to put them on... our skin absorbs a lot of chemicals that can have a lot of consiquences down the line...its a good habit that more of us should try and stick to... I am one that often forgets to put on gloves for even a simple task... I have tried to be better at it... now I make it part of a routine whenever I work with any adhesives, oils or chemicals... Putting yourself on YT is something I have comtemplated many times.... sharing knowledge and experience but at what cost... You are brave for putting yourself out there...Keep up the good work!
How do you know that " most of the people that have negative comments are the ones that have never even touched a tool or been near a machine shop.. " The opposite is almost certainly true. There are millions of apprenticeship served experienced machinists who comment to help viewers see the industrial methods used worldwide. They don't need a channel to prove their credentials.
Great job, Adam! Also a great performance from the American Pacemaker. I learned a lot. You know, we have a saying - The shortest road is the one you know - and I think it applies in most of the things we do in life, like measuring a bore, for example. So, as long as they work just fine it means your methods are correct, don't worry on what others have to say. Can't wait for your next project.
The proof is in the pudding. You do the work, you get the results, everything else is of no significance. Thanks, Adam. I'm 83 years old and have been watching you since day one on. I never miss a video. I guess if a person wanted to make life a bit easier when inserting the spindles the block could be heated a bit. I get really nervous when tolerances are that tight and noticed my whole body tight up when you put that in there. 🙂
You don't have to be on You Tube to get negative comments about your methods. There is always more than one way to skin a cat. I have had many successful projects during my career using my learned method of layout and execution, and my projects are still serviceable with regular maintenance. I typically just smile and continue the way that works for me if it's my project. Thanks. After posting the above, I edited my comment to post an example of my most memorable "formal correction" of my methods and the results of the high-level meeting that ensued but decided it would probably bring more negative comments and decided to refrain. And the nay-sayers continue. LOL
I've been machining for over 50 years as a millwright and have never used a bore guage.....I suppose I may have if they had been available but the point is, as you say if done correctly telescoping gauges and a micrometer are perfectly fine....keep those manual machining videos coming.... 😀
Bore gages are 10X faster for finding out of round and taper. Telescoping gages are usually accurate enough, but too slow and tedious for production of multiple parts.
Bore gauge is definitely the way forward for this type of work. With the extra length you can ensure the correct tolerance all the way down the bore and not just where you can reach with the telescope repeaters. Great Vid Adam 👍
35:43 A snap gauge and a micrometer is and old school way of doing things for sure. I have used them myself and have had great success with them. But the feel of that snap gauge is an art in it's self. It sure looks as if it fits right to me
Telescope gages are .0002 +- accurate when used properly but folks get downright attached to things and it drives them strangely nuts when everybody else doesn't absolutely agree with them! 😂
WORKED for Ford dealership last 17 years of my time of employment at the age of 66 years. GUYS would be so mad because I do not have a 5000 Dollar tool box. and tools I bet you don't this and that tool. Five ventage tool boxes on top and under my work table. I told him I and not paying snap on tool bill that is paying too much. I have rebuilt at least 20 automatic Transmissions. YOUR TEACHING IS GREAT ADAM
Hah, I've been with FoMoco as an SMT since 1986......I laughed every time I saw an 80K tool box roll in.......tools don't make the craftsman, the craftsmen figures out how to do it without the "special" tool......Most of those guys couldn't fix sst. 4R75W, 4R100, 5R55E.......
Adam, your a legend, don't listen to the nay sayers that was absolutely brilliant. Your Dad taught you extremly well. You are a blessing, Thank you for your great videos, have a great day Adam.
Beautiful job. That Pacemaker is a beast. Bore gages are perhaps slightly more accurate in less experienced hands but they’re very expensive and cover only a small range. High quality telescope gages used with a sensitive touch are all that’s needed in most shops.
Спасибо за хороший пример измерения нутромером, я делал это немного по другому . Увидел как это делаете вы , теперь делаю как делаете вы , тка как вы результаты стабильнее , спасибо !
With a job like this, it would be interesting if you would comment a bit about the economics of the job. Such as rough billed hours, approximate cost to customer, etc. Kurtis over at Cutting Edge often does a little dollar and time perspective in his closing, and I find it very interesting. Please consider adding a summary when it fits; It helps us to better understand another facet of the world of the job-shop machinist. Dollars and hours can cause a very skilled craftsman to fail, in spite of his best efforts.
You should do a “tool box” tour. Long format video just showing us all your niche tools, attachments, antiques etc you have in both shops. Would be interesting to see
@@NutjobGTO a lot of tools are generic tools that can be used across multiple different trades. But there are some ones more specific to this trade like the coax indicator, thread measuring triangles I know Adam has which I’ve never seen before, spring loaded centres (for guided hand tapping), edge finders, different types of machinists jacks, adjustable parallels, all sorts of turning and milling tools, work holding fixtures for example those side clamping bolts Adam has used on a previous milling set up, has like an elliptical bore so that as you tighten it transfers clamping force sideways, usefull for low profile set ups on thin parts. Just a few examples 😂 much more I imagine we haven’t seen. I’m a machinist myself so its interesting discovering new stuff all the time
This could be a nice series of Tuesday videos where he explains the specialty tools and maybe demonstrates some of them. I’ve picked up so many tips and tool recs over the years and would love to learn more
I remember visiting the machine shop. In particular, there was a row of metal drums situated next to the overhead door. Every few days, a barrel or two would fill with chips and somebody would run it over to the scrap dealer. The forklift made unhappy noises because a barrel full of chips was a strain.
It always amazes me what these tools can do. My Home Depot drill bits go belly-up after trying to drill a half-inch hole in 1/16 inch material meanwhile Abom is drilling a 3 inch hole through a quarter mile of steel. With precision!
Good morning Adam, This was a great series and I enjoyed watching it alot. As always, I learned some more and reviewed some things I had not used or heard in a while. I am a tool lover and alway interested and intrigued when new tools come out. Humans have been making tools for thousands of years. Why, to do work easier, faster, better, safer and for many other reasons. We all know not all tools are better, we all know some make work or tasks more accurate. And, we also know there has been great improvement on some types of tools that have helped our bodies ergonomically. Us older folks all know why our hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, backs and other areas are stiff and sore right! Ya, manual labor using some of the old fashion ways of doing some jobs or tasks over time has hurt us. So a lot of effort from tool manufacturers goes into not only better ways to complete a task, but to make it easier, quicker, more accurate and other benefits. I am not the one to ask, but I doubt the bore gauge was made to take the place of micrometers and telescoping gauges, but as another tool to do a task a different way, easier, quicker, maybe safer, maybe more accurate depending on circumstances! A lot of machinist I'm sure have task they love using a micrometer and telescoping gauge just as Adam does, and a lot of them who love using their bore gauge a lot for the task at hand, and probably quite a few have found the enjoy using both when it makes there job more comfortable, easier, and more accurate to use one or the other! It's just up to them, no one else. 🙂Keep up the great projects Adam. This was a fun one to follow and hope to see more of these type come your way. I hope your customer was happy with the parts and met his expectations and sends you more work and most important, I hope you made a profit from this work. Thanks for sharing.
I dont have a 1.000.000$ budget for my hobby shop, so I watch and learn. If it works for a pro like you, i will have a go. Thank you for sharing :-) Cheers from Denmark
When someone complains about how one practices their art, I like what Kurtis from CEE Australia says, "My shop. My money. My way!" Everyone one else can Foxtrot Oscar!
Great comment (foxtrot alpha)
Good evening Adam, Paulie in Orlando
That’s the Australian way 😅
With a lifetime experience of worldwide engineering projects with UK, US, Oz, ME, EU companies l know we work on the business of reasoned thinking and verifiable, repeatable data. There is no room for politics, we refer to the verified physical data and the Laws of Physics. So make your points but the man doing the job is Free to decide and even discover how better a job can be done. Kurtis has great capabilities and an attitude to match. You may not believe it but, it’s a typical native British attitude. ♥️ Australia.
@@cameltanker1286
Hello @cameltanker1286,
If your comment was directed to me, allow me to explain, if not, I apologize for this effort.
My point was to offer Adam an opportunity to provide more instruction to upcoming & newer generations of machinists that safety is the responsibility of the individual. Also, knowledge of the chemicals contained in the coolant being turned into breathable vapors should be of concern. Not only for oneself, but also for those loved ones which might also venture into the space.
I to greatly appreciate Adam’s direct approaches, knowledge, and expertise in showing the world his talents and abilities to not only create and repair by historic methods but also embrace and continue to develop with current CNC technologies.
Regards,
Ken
Dial bore gauges are great for large runs of part, like in this video. Quick and efficient. Telescoping bore gauge is more versatile for job shops who see a variety of unique tasks, such as what you entire business is based off. I feel the extra skill and experience it take to use these precision tools will tend to make a better machinist! You do great work and create great content. If someone wants to complain, let see them creat and maintain one the most well known machining channels before paying them any attention. Keep up the great work. 👍
Great job Adam, your Dad would be proud of your work!
@@rogerrascal8632 i believe his dad would think this looks more like a hobby than a profitable business
So much more satisfying watching hands on manual machining instead of the CNC stuff.
yep
What's funny about everyone's complaints about a telescoping gauge is that those tools were good enough to build countless WWII fighter planes that had incredibly complex engines with tight tolerances, but somehow they are irrelevant once something more fancy comes along.. Keep up the good work! I enjoy your videos!
They had bore gauges back then too so they could measure all the way down the bore.
Great videos. Over the years you have inspired me to start taking on more complex jobs instead of saying " I can't handle it." Awesome shop too! Keep the videos coming!
Adam, I respect your excellent skill and expertise with the humility to know when you need advice. The right combination for any highly experienced machinist.
Don't ever doubt your experience, knowledge and gut feeling about how you should carry out your work.
Others may try to steer you one way or another but always stay true to yourself.
Great job on a challenging project, Adam!
American Iron, built to get the job done ! Thank you for another Great video. Cheers
Adam you are a great teacher!! love your detailed showing how you use snap gauges.
Excellent video. Don't mind the haters. Your shop your money your way. I enjoy seeing how others accomplish a task compared to how I accomplish a similar task. No other reason just learning. Keep up the great videos.
What not to love? Big chunks of spinning metal getting turned into beautiful chips! Great to see you on the manual lathe, Great Job!!
Thanks Abom and Abby!!!
I purchased a lathe and learned how to use it by watching you and Mr. Pete. I'd say I can hold my own now, a few years later. I purchased telescopic gauges because that's what I saw you use, and they've always worked for me.
Hi Adam, thank you from England
Abom, your explanation of using the telescoping gauge is one of the many reasons I watch your channel. I learn something nearly every video.
I may have missed a very few of your videos, but I think I've seen them all. I remember seeing the explanation about measuring the bore at least two other times on your channel and remembering all those bore measurements for cylinders you made pistons for at Motion. Nothing wrong with tested and proven, consistent results. I had to laugh a little at your screen note at 32:34 about you ordering a dial bore gage and Bore Gage Setter. You may have gotten a few from your viewers or perhaps a sponsored one. Love the videos! No one has to tell you to keep up the good work, you will.
I really enjoyed this video because you changed the format slightly, talking about the sound of the pacemaker, the confort of the AC, etc. You talked to us. Best from Brazil
Hi Adam I've used the same technique for 45 years nice feel it's very accurate God bless .
Like seeing ABOM in his true passion, heavy machining, love the video
I've been a subscriber since you were working for the company u used to work for. Playing with big boy toys making big boy chips. And seeing you now running your own company with all the toys u have in your comoany shop is awesome! I am super happy for you. And let me tell you, seeing the smile you have, I can tell you're super happy too and it's PRICELESS!! 👍
Great Job,every move counted,so educational and enjoyable,you never disappoint,thank you for sharing
I’ve always used Telescoping gages for checking bore sizes. If you’re a job shop machinist that shop isn’t going expend the $ needed for dial bore gages; unless it’s a standard “long term repeat job” and the customer requires it.
Great Job as usual Adam!!
Absolutely 0 excuse for a mordern job shop to not have a set of 3 prong internal micrometers up to 150mm. A digital set will come in under 10k.
This was a great series of videos! I am one that is here to learn and hone my skills on a manual lathe and on a manual mill. You have great content for that! I learn a lot from your videos!
I could sense the tension in your voice and face at the beginning of the video, and then I heard the reason why. It's tough being in front of all these viewers and trying to teach and entertain us and I admire your restraint. I have a feeling you never were a thick-skinned person in the past, but I'm sure your time on You Tube is leading you there. I know it's easy for us viewers to tell you to ignore the haters, but I also realize it's hard to do. Take care and keep on doing what you're doing.
That American Pacemaker is gonna outlive us all.
It is frustrating Adam to have doing something successfully for a long time to the satisfaction of the end user to have someone say you are doing it wrong! Your a talented Machinist with lots of experience, beyond most for your age. Keep doing it your way.
You are the best in my opinion
Telescope gauge and a mic...go hand in hand.
Excellent work Adam. A delight to watch you!
Eric
You do things differently than I would. But then, you're not me, and I've learned from you.
Thank you.
Just been doing some boring on my 1950s harrison, 60mm bore been hitting it dead nuts with a telescopic bore gauge and an awsome surface finish just love it when you see rainbows appearing in the finish you just know it's going to feel good
For what it's worth, I've only ever used a telescope guage for measuring bores. It was the way I was taught, it's what my dad did, and it's what my daughter that has become a machinist does. I've never had an issue with accuracy.
55 Years ago my dad owned a tool and die shop in Tanpa Florida. After school I made extra money by helping out in his shop.. I learned a LOT, including how to use a micrometer and a telescoping gauge to measure a bore. It takes a bit practice lo learn because you have to get a feel for it. Mr Booth doesn't do it exactly like I would but it looks like his method works just fine. I didn't hold everything exactly like my dad did either. As is true for most things there are multiple ways of doing things that accomplish the same thing. Recently I bought a bore gage...Until I got some practice with using the bore gage, I was more sure of the reading I got with my micrometer and a telescoping gauge. And after some practice I got more confidence in the bore gauge. Now, if I just want to make one or two measurements I use a micrometer and a telescoping gauge. If I want to make a bunch (such as the bearings in a multi cylinder motor) I use the bore gauge.
As you talked about how to use a telescoping gauge and micrometer, it reminded me of a situation at work. We had a part fail on a job in a remote location. It cost 8 hours of down time of drilling rig and $6,000 for helicopter flight to bring the new part to location. So $41,667.00 dollars a hour is $333,337.00 for 8 hours $333,337.00 plus $6,000.00 is $339,337.00 of lost down time. An investigation was launched as lack of maintenance was found to be the cause. I tried to show the maintenance manager how to use a telescoping gauge and micrometer but that was pointless but I had an inexpensive bore gauge that could measure a new part and then an old part. I’m not saying it’s easier but it was taught in 5 minutes and understood by all. I love using a telescoping gauge and micrometer but it can’t be taught in 5 minutes. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for going into detail about the telescoping gage technique.
Mister Adam there is 10,000 different ways to do a job And only people you have to please is you and your customer love your videos and the way you try to educate people on how to do stuff again, there's different ways to do it and as long as the job gets done the way you want it done go anyway you want to. Have a great day. Be safe. Sam
You do a great job don’t let RUclips dictate what you do or don’t need to buy continue the great work and I enjoy your videos
Adam, buddy, you are a craftsman. You do things with those machines others would say can't be done. If someone doesn't like the way you do something ignore them. Backseat Drivers and Monday Morning Quarterbacks are gonna be the death of this country. Just keep doing what you do, and don't worry about the Carls and Karens that want to criticize.
I know the routine; you get it all dialed in and running smooth just in time for the last one!
Great work. I really liked the way you explain all of the steps you took. Well done.😊
Thank you for the explanation on the gauge. I agree with you whole heartedly. Experience and the fact you have been doing it for years speaks volumes,
Anyone else impressed by that blue cart with the built-in stabilizers? Nice!
That was a great project. Loves seeing that big drill punch those blocks
your videos are an integral part of my lifelong learning
all the best to you and your family
Haters will be haters. You hit the number, how you do it is up to you!
Job completed and well done,Adam.Congratulations.Thank you.
As an old school machinist, I love them 10-15 minute cuts!.... Sometimes it's nice to sit and relax, while listening to tunes!..... Been doing this for 38 years, and can't constantly stand like i used to.....suckes getting old!!
This guy is awsome.
There are many ways to skin a cat... it comes down to what works for you... repeatability is what is about... if you can measure a bore with a tape measure and be accurate every time then use it... Adam... dont get hung up on "keyboard artisans" most of the people that have negative comments are the ones that have never even touched a tool or been near a machine shop... Glad the lathe is performing well for you, really nice to see an old machine back doing its thing. Regarding the gloves... it is a good habit to try and learn to put them on... our skin absorbs a lot of chemicals that can have a lot of consiquences down the line...its a good habit that more of us should try and stick to... I am one that often forgets to put on gloves for even a simple task... I have tried to be better at it... now I make it part of a routine whenever I work with any adhesives, oils or chemicals... Putting yourself on YT is something I have comtemplated many times.... sharing knowledge and experience but at what cost... You are brave for putting yourself out there...Keep up the good work!
How do you know that " most of the people that have negative comments are the ones that have never even touched a tool or been near a machine shop.. " The opposite is almost certainly true. There are millions of apprenticeship served experienced machinists who comment to help viewers see the industrial methods used worldwide. They don't need a channel to prove their credentials.
Your work speaks for itself. Measure with a potato if you can do it with consistent accuracy for all I care.
Keep doing things your way Adam. Its truly your domain to do your living.
Great job, Adam! Also a great performance from the American Pacemaker. I learned a lot. You know, we have a saying - The shortest road is the one you know - and I think it applies in most of the things we do in life, like measuring a bore, for example. So, as long as they work just fine it means your methods are correct, don't worry on what others have to say. Can't wait for your next project.
The proof is in the pudding. You do the work, you get the results, everything else is of no significance. Thanks, Adam. I'm 83 years old and have been watching you since day one on. I never miss a video. I guess if a person wanted to make life a bit easier when inserting the spindles the block could be heated a bit. I get really nervous when tolerances are that tight and noticed my whole body tight up when you put that in there. 🙂
You don't have to be on You Tube to get negative comments about your methods. There is always more than one way to skin a cat. I have had many successful projects during my career using my learned method of layout and execution, and my projects are still serviceable with regular maintenance. I typically just smile and continue the way that works for me if it's my project. Thanks.
After posting the above, I edited my comment to post an example of my most memorable "formal correction" of my methods and the results of the high-level meeting that ensued but decided it would probably bring more negative comments and decided to refrain. And the nay-sayers continue. LOL
I've been machining for over 50 years as a millwright and have never used a bore guage.....I suppose I may have if they had been available but the point is, as you say if done correctly telescoping gauges and a micrometer are perfectly fine....keep those manual machining videos coming.... 😀
Bore gages are 10X faster for finding out of round and taper. Telescoping gages are usually accurate enough, but too slow and tedious for production of multiple parts.
I’m with you Adam, telescope gauge and micrometer every time, and agree feel is real important! Love your work. Thanks for your videos.
Your channel your way! If people don't like it tough crap.
That Skyhook sure comes in handy. I remember when you got it and some viewers were skeptical of its value. Great series, Adam, as usual.
Watching you, I see skill. You know so many techniques- thanks for showing them.
With knowing your unwavering precision, experience and skill I wonder how anyone could question your methods.... :-)
Because everyone on the internet is a mother-fucking genius.
Bore gauge is definitely the way forward for this type of work. With the extra length you can ensure the correct tolerance all the way down the bore and not just where you can reach with the telescope repeaters.
Great Vid Adam 👍
Enjoyed watching as always!
35:43 A snap gauge and a micrometer is and old school way of doing things for sure. I have used them myself and have had great success with them. But the feel of that snap gauge is an art in it's self. It sure looks as if it fits right to me
thank you for a great video. Much appreciated
Often the best tool isn't which tool is best, but which tool you can use best.
Quite a interesting job , thanks so very much for sharing your work , your knowledge is amazing !! 👍😎
Telescope gages are .0002 +- accurate when used properly but folks get downright attached to things and it drives them strangely nuts when everybody else doesn't absolutely agree with them! 😂
Abom, great comments on how you use your measuring tools. I learned something new, too. Thanks
I enjoy your videos thanks for posting them.
The Pacemaker is awesome
WORKED for Ford dealership last 17 years of my time of employment at the age of 66 years. GUYS would be so mad because I do not have a 5000 Dollar tool box. and tools I bet you don't this and that tool. Five ventage tool boxes on top and under my work table. I told him I and not paying snap on tool bill that is paying too much. I have rebuilt at least 20 automatic Transmissions. YOUR TEACHING IS GREAT ADAM
Hah, I've been with FoMoco as an SMT since 1986......I laughed every time I saw an 80K tool box roll in.......tools don't make the craftsman, the craftsmen figures out how to do it without the "special" tool......Most of those guys couldn't fix sst. 4R75W, 4R100, 5R55E.......
@@raymanzi1829 that is so true sir
Adam, your a legend, don't listen to the nay sayers that was absolutely brilliant. Your Dad taught you extremly well. You are a blessing, Thank you for your great videos, have a great day Adam.
Great series! Thank you, Adam.
Beautiful job. That Pacemaker is a beast. Bore gages are perhaps slightly more accurate in less experienced hands but they’re very expensive and cover only a small range. High quality telescope gages used with a sensitive touch are all that’s needed in most shops.
Unless you're checking for taper.
I was referring to micrometer type bore gages, not the dial type. Taper can be checked with any type of gauge if the reach is deep enough.
A-Bomb, it's a problem that you feel the necessity to explain yourself - DON'T, Ever. Your an expert. Just do what you do.
Really nice to see you making some chips, Adam, and on a PAYING job too.
Спасибо за хороший пример измерения нутромером, я делал это немного по другому . Увидел как это делаете вы , теперь делаю как делаете вы , тка как вы результаты стабильнее , спасибо !
I’m here for both entertainment as well as learning-probably won’t use the education as I’m 71 and retired 😊😊
With a job like this, it would be interesting if you would comment a bit about the economics of the job. Such as rough billed hours, approximate cost to customer, etc. Kurtis over at Cutting Edge often does a little dollar and time perspective in his closing, and I find it very interesting. Please consider adding a summary when it fits; It helps us to better understand another facet of the world of the job-shop machinist. Dollars and hours can cause a very skilled craftsman to fail, in spite of his best efforts.
Great video series. Enjoyed watching those big chips come off that spade drill.
Very satisfying to see that dream shop making big chips. Hopefully there will be repeat orders now that you have dialed in so well.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for your knowledge and content Sir.
I hope you and Abi had a great thanksgiving!
bore gage lets you check deeper than your snap gage. plus instant results and you can rotate it 90 degrees very easy to see out of roundness.
Watch all of your videos and I have to say this project is a LOT OF WORK! You crushed it and really put in the time - another great job. Thank you
Great video as usual Adam. Keep doing you my friend.
You should do a “tool box” tour. Long format video just showing us all your niche tools, attachments, antiques etc you have in both shops. Would be interesting to see
He's done several tool box tours in the past...Even had Abby digging through them!
Innit that basically... If you're in a machinist's toolbox, everything you find is some kinda specialty tool?
😂😂😂😂😂😂 that woukd be a three week long stream.
@@NutjobGTO a lot of tools are generic tools that can be used across multiple different trades. But there are some ones more specific to this trade like the coax indicator, thread measuring triangles I know Adam has which I’ve never seen before, spring loaded centres (for guided hand tapping), edge finders, different types of machinists jacks, adjustable parallels, all sorts of turning and milling tools, work holding fixtures for example those side clamping bolts Adam has used on a previous milling set up, has like an elliptical bore so that as you tighten it transfers clamping force sideways, usefull for low profile set ups on thin parts. Just a few examples 😂 much more I imagine we haven’t seen. I’m a machinist myself so its interesting discovering new stuff all the time
This could be a nice series of Tuesday videos where he explains the specialty tools and maybe demonstrates some of them. I’ve picked up so many tips and tool recs over the years and would love to learn more
I remember visiting the machine shop. In particular, there was a row of metal drums situated next to the overhead door. Every few days, a barrel or two would fill with chips and somebody would run it over to the scrap dealer. The forklift made unhappy noises because a barrel full of chips was a strain.
Great job. Thank you 😊
Thanks for bringing us along on this journey. Always amazed at you mad skills.
Really enjoy watching that big drill!
It always amazes me what these tools can do. My Home Depot drill bits go belly-up after trying to drill a half-inch hole in 1/16 inch material meanwhile Abom is drilling a 3 inch hole through a quarter mile of steel. With precision!
Love you man!
That was a good lesson on telescoping bore gauges. Not everyone has a three point gauge, or may not have one large enough for the project at hand.
Good morning Adam,
This was a great series and I enjoyed watching it alot. As always, I learned some more and reviewed some things I had not used or heard in a while. I am a tool lover and alway interested and intrigued when new tools come out. Humans have been making tools for thousands of years. Why, to do work easier, faster, better, safer and for many other reasons. We all know not all tools are better, we all know some make work or tasks more accurate. And, we also know there has been great improvement on some types of tools that have helped our bodies ergonomically. Us older folks all know why our hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, backs and other areas are stiff and sore right! Ya, manual labor using some of the old fashion ways of doing some jobs or tasks over time has hurt us. So a lot of effort from tool manufacturers goes into not only better ways to complete a task, but to make it easier, quicker, more accurate and other benefits. I am not the one to ask, but I doubt the bore gauge was made to take the place of micrometers and telescoping gauges, but as another tool to do a task a different way, easier, quicker, maybe safer, maybe more accurate depending on circumstances! A lot of machinist I'm sure have task they love using a micrometer and telescoping gauge just as Adam does, and a lot of them who love using their bore gauge a lot for the task at hand, and probably quite a few have found the enjoy using both when it makes there job more comfortable, easier, and more accurate to use one or the other! It's just up to them, no one else. 🙂Keep up the great projects Adam. This was a fun one to follow and hope to see more of these type come your way. I hope your customer was happy with the parts and met his expectations and sends you more work and most important, I hope you made a profit from this work.
Thanks for sharing.
I have always used a telescope gage. I mainly did automotive machining. Enjoyed it also
I dont have a 1.000.000$ budget for my hobby shop, so I watch and learn. If it works for a pro like you, i will have a go. Thank you for sharing :-) Cheers from Denmark
Tool post is holding up nicely.
I dig the A.T.C.
Your methods save me time and tooling.
Thanks Adam.
First class work Adam, as always 😊😊
That centering gauge you mount in the tool post is genius