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@@bruskqadir6208 I disagree. If you think so I wish you to have 2 ton hoist which can not handle 1.3t. The fuses boards and lights ect. which fails on 1st switch on. Guess which country is that?
@@aleldon9085 The theory is unnecessary complexity leads to unnecessary faults, cost, and time lag due to the system or the machine due frequent repeated faults. This is the summary of german products' defects( from electricity and electronics perspective since it is my field of expertise). This is the issue I almost always faced during my work with german systems. On the other hand, the same system or machine manafactured by japanese firms, outperformed the german ones while the level of complexity was significantly much lower, and the system was much better comapred to the german one in terms of durability, immuninty to faults, and the time and cost for maintenance.
Congrats on the new Machine! About 5 years ago I bought a brand new milling machine that I wanted installed in my basement. It took two years to get it down there. Why? Covid and finding someone that could cut a hole in the wall of my garage to give the machine clearance to get into the basement and get lowered down to the basement floor. I did it all on my own and I'm proud of that. A lot of work as you say!
Good for you. I’m contemplating picking up a used mill or lathe but we are in the home building process so it’s going to be a while. Edit: I had suggested to wife that I buy the item and we build house around it (it seems easier than what he went through) but no luck
@@loberd09 Hi. If I were to give some advice, rather than build the house around a machine I'd make sure that the lower floor has easy access for moving in and out any type of machinery. And that access point be graded in such a manner that equipment can be easily moved too and from transportation to the access point. I would have killed for a walk out basement on this house. Even though it has an enormous unfinished basement the only access to the basement (excluding the internal stairs) is a hatch leading from the garage floor that is 2 feet above the basement floor. To add insult to injury the hatch also had a 18" tall wall that the hatch doors rested on. I had the concrete contractor come in with a huge diamond saw and saw that wall off flush with the garage floor. Then I was able to slide the machine onto a hydraulic table in the basement and move it to its final location. I still have a large grinder that is in the garage that is too tall to fit through the new taller opening.
@@vincei4252 haha. Thanks for the advice! Where I’m thinking of it going would be in the garage which will be all level slab of concrete. The house is on a sloped lot and the basement doesn’t go under it. There’s a recess in the garage (tandem bay)
truly fortunate, the Chinese hoist failed while the milling machine was over the trailer. Failure any time after the trailer was removed, would have been a disaster. Potentially fatal! It's amazing to think that the gentleman who sold you the machine, was still working in his 70's, and alone! Would have been a treat to tour his shop, while he was still operating. Maybe he can make a cameo in one of your future projects? Ones again, inspiring.
@@juslitor While I like that concept, where I am, it's not so much about encouraging people to work as long as possible, I'm finding people are working in their 70s, because they can't afford to retire. And despite increasing ageism. It's agreed amongst many of my associates, that the future is not looking as comfortable for the young, as it has been for the past generations.
I don't know how much you paid but that tooling is probably worth more than the machine itself. That's not a put down of the mill, that's just how much people under estimate to cost of the tooling required for a machine. You are very fortunate.
Full marks for persistence in the face of obstacles. These demonstrate that you're not just a great engineer, but you have a strong character. You deserve every success.
Recently became a patron after you asked because your content is amazing and so unique. It would be a great loss for the interent to lose your creativity. Your efforts and requests for help do not go unnoticed!
So many lessons in this video: 1. When something seems to goo to be true, it probably is (the Chineseium chain hoist). 2. Necessity is the mother of invention (you now have a shop gantry as well as a Milling machine) 3. Be careful what you wish for (Here in Oz you can get what you want when you want it, but that comes at a cost). Congratulations and keep well
The bad hoist from Amazon is a perfect example of how dangerous it's become to purchase some products from their site. I'm really glad nothing worse happened.
Small chain hoist advice: Keep the chain in line with the pulley, and slow and steady when you pull the chain. If you allow the chain to swing and slop, a link can sometimes catch in the gap between the frame and wheel, and you will also cause the lifted body to jump (perhaps even imperceptibly) which could dramatically increase the force demand on the hoist (maybe even double or triple). It's also absolutely necessary to keep the load directly under the wheel.
I went through this myself recently. I bought a lathe, mill, and surface grinder. It came with a ton of tooling, plus a bunch of aluminum, steel, and stainless stock. The owner lives in a house on mountain side, with a narrow one lane road to it. Originally I was going to hire a rigging company to move it, but they kept jerking me around. I decided to move it myself, and "discovered" drop deck trailers (also called lift deck). Basically, the deck moves up and down within the trailer frame via a hydraulic cylinder. The deck drops flush to the ground, with a roughly 1.5" high ramp that's about 12" long. The equipment was already on dollies (albeit really junky ones), and we were able to roll the equipment on to the trailer. It took three trips, one piece of equipment per trip. It was incredibly easy to load and unload, and I can't imagine how bad it would have been trying to use a conventional trailer. Check and see if you can rent those types of trailers if you ever have to move anything large and/or heavy again. I rented the 8' trailer for $600 USD for a month (since the weather was a factor, I wanted to give myself options). I think the daily rate was like $60 USD.
Gerolf, I love watching your productions and recognise a trait in you that is shared by many "tinkerers" and "putterers" the world over. You get so good at coming up with innovative solutions that allow you to do these fantasical projects with just your two hands and what scraps you have at your disposal, that you forget there is a community of people out there who would help if you were to reach out to them. OK, I might not be of much assistance down here in Australia, but some of your many thousands of followers, closer to you, could likely be rallied with a single call, and would no doubt love to help. Its not cheating to get help, call us!!
I'm thinking the same way. Many people would love to help you Gerolf- some of them nearby I expect. Even perhaps some workshop or garage with a suitable chain hoist for example? In any case - best wishes to you . . .
So many things are sold not so much for the money but to pass to someone who will see and feel the deeper connection with the item. Cars, boats, etc, are held on to for years because people find it hard to let go of the dreams they have for such things. I'm glad he found someone who will honor the gear he has used for a lifetime. The old owner is lucky enough to be able to see his legacy continue in your videos. My mill holds a special place in my workshop. May yours do the same.
Well done. Sie haben gut gemacht! I bought an old Bridgeport, a few years ago, but somehow forgot to tell my wife. I arranged delivery on a day when she was going to be out at work: now *that* was working against the clock.
After watching your videos for many years, I feel like everything is coming together now in building the larger machine in your workshop. Nice work. Thanks for the inspiration and keep it up!
I used one of those 2ton hoists some years back to lift some rocks in the garden.. broke after lifting only a few 400KG rocks.. Had to go to a commercial hoist company and by a 3 times more expensive and half time bigger 2 ton hoist. I still have it 10 years after and have lifted 100+ rocks up to 600kg..
Congratulations! Adding a mill to a shop is a major milestone and adds a lot of capabilities. With all that tooling, you're sure to have a lot of fun in the future.
So glad you got that mill. By the way you will probably find the tooling is worth much more than the mill. You discovered one of the downsides of buying off the internet, no standards. Looking at the cheap Chinese chain block there are no safety markings but on the one you purchased from a store there are. It’s the same here in Australia, all jacks, car stands, and lifting equipment (including straps and slings) have to meet certain standards and be marked according. They also have to have safety instructions clearly marked on them. It was lucky no one got hurt and you still had it on the trailer when that cheap piece of junk let go. Cheers.
That old guy has a beautiful workshop. A great pity that someone wasn't able to take over the entire workshop as a going concern. That's a nice mill and an amazing collection of tooling and accessories.
Fantastic result, the chap whom you purchased the mill from obviously kept his gear in great condition, and now you're set up to start working on new projects. Great video and thanks for going to all that effort post-surgery. 👍
That is a fantastic find- the machine itself is a great addition to your shop, but the *really* fantastic part is getting all of that tooling along with it. You pay for the mill once, but buying tooling never stops! I've been in very similar situations to what you had getting it moved in, and I felt your pain. I'm sure the gentleman who sold it to you is glad to know that it will be used and productive far into the future.
The tooling looks like a seriously good score. That and the lathe are going to allow you to make things you could only have dreamed of before. Time to binge milling channels while you recover.
That mill is a great machine, will outlive both you and I if someone cares to perform minimal maintenance. So cool to rescue stuff from old East Germany.
I am impressed with your ingenuity. As a professional industrial machinery mover and installer you didn't do much wrong. The bar you mention we call a dodger bar, mainly maid by a company called Dorvek here in the UK and are worth their weight in gold. Some pointers bird cage timers to increase height north south then east west alignments. If it's a one off if possible consider hiring a mobile gantry and hoist. If the height and costs allow go up at least one size in hoist it's easier to lift a 1.5 ton load with a 3 than with 1.5. If budget allows get a professional in to do the job not only do we have all the correct equipment and equipment we know how to do it safely it is very easy to end up with a life changing accident if not fatalities when moving big machines
The other potential cost savings would be the one week truck rental for the time it took me to get a milling machine and a lathe off of the truck. By myself. Pointers for amateurs - 1) A Harbor Freight engine hoist is a poor substitute for a gantry crane. The weight wasn’t the issue but the bottom “legs” splayed 30 degrees out were. 2) You cannot have too many bottle jacks or ratchet straps. 3) 4”x4” beams can be handy 4) 1” black iron pipes seem really strong, but make poor rollers 5) A $200 pallet jack from the local CL was a godsend. 6) Consider finding a professional to do this…. Mr. Bodgering, is the dodger bar referred to as a Burke Bar in the US?
How many people do you know that can design and fix electrical stuff, design and fix electronic stuff, and can operate large machine tools like this, not to mention being able to do all types of welding! We have a special fellow here…..!
hey dude your cnc plasma-cutter videos inspired me to start my own machine shop. I am restoring an an old bridgeport series 1 mill from the 80s. Cheers !
Yours is some of the best content on YT....I always look forward to your Videos....thanks for taking the time to film, edit and posting your content.....thanks
I am grateful that you take the time to share the setbacks, because there is much to be learned from that content as well. I do some restorations these days and a part of my process is planning and doing my best to anticipate things after watching videos, such as this one. Danke schön.
Wow. The tooling alone makes it a HUGE score! I've seen a lot of listings where machines come with some tooling, but you're completely setup to make just about anything on that.
one of the things that makes your content so unique is your use of the creative imagination to solve the problems as they arise, you show your whole process great work. I remember the first trip to that machine shop I could feel the desire to keep the whole thing intact but alas we can only do what we can. The relief, satisfaction and the anticipatory excitement when you made the first chips of many to come !!! great addition!
I had to scramble one weekend mid summer to build a gantry crane to load a 4000+ pound shaper into a guys ford pickup truck haha. Got the metal Friday built the whole thing Saturday. Lifted a 10,000 pound mill with it the other day granted i have upgraded the pamts off it since the first pick haha. Great video made me remember all the fun i have had
Thank you Gerolf. A strenuous task under testing conditions! I hope your full health return and exceed previous normal levels soon. It is good and exciting to see this latest addition to the shop. All of the best to you. 🌿👋🏻 "See" you soon.
Solving simple problems is usually easy, but when you add the time pressure, your limited resources, and limits to your strength and endurance, "simply moving" this machine was a large undertaking that you succeeded at well 👍👍 The failure of the chain lift while just sitting there must have been scary, but better how it happened than after the trailer had been pulled away. I wish I could help with the extra unexpected expenses incurred.
Thank you for filming and sharing the realistic experience of your mission. I too am going to hopefully pick up an old excavator Monday to tinker on, without much experience, without huge shops and huge budgets. It is also not a good time for me to do this, but after 2 years of looking at excavators the opportunity just came up and I am jumping on it! I am anxious and excited!
Sorry you have been in the hospital! I hope you fully recover. I have enjoyed your videos for years even though I don’t understand all the technical stuff. The milling machine is beautiful- I’m glad you bought it especially with ALL the extra equipment for it. Take good care of yourself
I send you greetings from Spain. I know what it is to work with suffocating heat. 35ºC are a delight... now I have 42ºC in my city. I have been following your videos for years. I wish you the best, much encouragement with the improvement of the workshop 🍻🧊
@@fritzkuhne2055 I live by a river. The humidity can be high if you are close, 60-75%. In the case of working away, on crop fields the humidity is very low 30-40%. The risk of dying from a heat stroke is real in southern Spain. By law you can’t work outdoors between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm with a heat wave alert.
I've moved some heavy stuff before. We used pipes under whatever it was. Ideally to lower the center of gravity. Have the machine on top of some pipes, laid down on its back if possible loaded on the trailer. Then for unloading, sliding it towards the back of the trailer. Using the height of the trailer to your advantage to tilt the machine back upright with a come-along (ratcheting winch). Again using pipes to maneuver it to the spot in your workshop. A jack to get the pipes out once its in position.
Flexen mit kurzen Hosen ist Flexen mit allen Sinnen! Ich weiß nicht vor was ich mehr Respekt in dem Video habe: Den Trailer passgenau reinfahren, die Verwenfung des Chinakrachers - bei dem Vergleich der Ketten dachte ich die Aufschrift sollte 0,2 to sein, oder dem Bau des mobilen Portalkrans. Respekt! Und viel Spaß mit dem Schätzchen 😍
Respect for not giving up and chasing your dreams! I am in a middle of similar journey(building a house with most of the work done by me after work and/or during the weekends) and I now that inevitably there will challenges, but the final result always keeps you motivated! I cannot wait to see that beauty in action in the next projects😊
Very creative to use ratchet straps to get the extenstions under your supports. I would never have thought of that! Looks like you've lost weight also. Have a full and fast recovery!
Great work on moving that heavy machine. I've thought in the past that you sometimes make too little of solving a complex problem and this was just the right balance. It's nice to see you improvise and implement a solution to the height issue and it work perfectly first time.
Hi nice to see you making a recovery from your hospital admission. With the heat wave you are having and your resent sickness best you dont over do your workload. Thank you for sharing you workshop upgrade. I have a milling machine which I moved using the rear hydraulics and forkhoist of the back of a tractor. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers
You are a super smart guy ...👍..you know what you want...and find a way to do it all on your own.. 💪... congratulations on your new acquisition.. best wishes.
Hope you are recovering well. It is good that you found the resources to find and purchase such a useful piece of equipment. It is amazing what you can accomplish when you are so determined and resourceful.
The machinery Gods were certainly looking out for you with that tofu hoist failure ...I can imagine the carnage had it dropped once the trailer was removed. Enjoy your new capabilities and possibilities with this great machine.
Yes, that is how it's done. Ever was, and probably (hopefully) ever will be, done by inventive people with a goal in focus. "Geht ned gibt's ned", how they say down here in Bavaria where I'm at, and as a boatbuilder for quite some years I can reassure You: well done, good catch, and my congrats to achieving the move and the successful placement in Your shop without major damage or injuries, chinesium and all .... thanks for sharing and a "gute Besserung!" from the heart!
Awesome! I'm sure a milling machine will be an extremely useful addition to the workshop. Plus now you've also got a bonus gantry crane and two sturdy metal benches!
Congratulations on starting a new journey with that magnificent mill! Do take care to protect the tooling from excess humidity/moisture so it doesn’t rust. I use Boeshield on bare metal which is a spray that leaves a waxy residue which protects against moisture. i’m sure you have a German equivalent.
Astonishing from beginning to end. Your creativity never fails to impress. Your reward is having such a fabulous milling machine and tooling. Congratulations 👏👏👍😀
Every time I see a milling machine and when I’m thinking about owning one, my first thought is “I could mill pistols”. To be honest that would be the first thing I’d be milling, a 1911 style pistol.
👍👍👍 Nice that you took over this milling machine. It has a long history that you will to continue. Congrats with the new equipment. Hope you will recuperate soon. Health is first and videos second 🙂
Congratulations for new machine! Use in good health and to made money for you. 13:43 If asking me, instead to pay extra money for trailer, you probably need to dump in yard, and after that to find cheaper solution to put inside.
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From my expierence in industry, especially in electric and electronics field, the worst type of products are the german ones!
@@bruskqadir6208 I disagree. If you think so I wish you to have 2 ton hoist which can not handle 1.3t. The fuses boards and lights ect. which fails on 1st switch on. Guess which country is that?
Das mit der "2T" Winde hat mich echt geärgert. Hab eine kleine Spende gegeben um einen Teil dessen Kosten zu decken.
@@aleldon9085 The theory is unnecessary complexity leads to unnecessary faults, cost, and time lag due to the system or the machine due frequent repeated faults. This is the summary of german products' defects( from electricity and electronics perspective since it is my field of expertise). This is the issue I almost always faced during my work with german systems. On the other hand, the same system or machine manafactured by japanese firms, outperformed the german ones while the level of complexity was significantly much lower, and the system was much better comapred to the german one in terms of durability, immuninty to faults, and the time and cost for maintenance.
@@bruskqadir6208 You missing point "the worst type of products are the german ones". That is why I replied to you. Sure there are worst countries.
You were so lucky to get the tooling with the machine. That looks like a great setup!
What are you doing here? Go away and make some more content 😁
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Damn he had such a nice old workshop, looks like he took pride in his work. Glad you got that Mill.
Congrats on the new Machine! About 5 years ago I bought a brand new milling machine that I wanted installed in my basement. It took two years to get it down there. Why? Covid and finding someone that could cut a hole in the wall of my garage to give the machine clearance to get into the basement and get lowered down to the basement floor. I did it all on my own and I'm proud of that. A lot of work as you say!
Good for you. I’m contemplating picking up a used mill or lathe but we are in the home building process so it’s going to be a while. Edit: I had suggested to wife that I buy the item and we build house around it (it seems easier than what he went through) but no luck
@@loberd09 Hi. If I were to give some advice, rather than build the house around a machine I'd make sure that the lower floor has easy access for moving in and out any type of machinery. And that access point be graded in such a manner that equipment can be easily moved too and from transportation to the access point. I would have killed for a walk out basement on this house. Even though it has an enormous unfinished basement the only access to the basement (excluding the internal stairs) is a hatch leading from the garage floor that is 2 feet above the basement floor. To add insult to injury the hatch also had a 18" tall wall that the hatch doors rested on. I had the concrete contractor come in with a huge diamond saw and saw that wall off flush with the garage floor. Then I was able to slide the machine onto a hydraulic table in the basement and move it to its final location. I still have a large grinder that is in the garage that is too tall to fit through the new taller opening.
@@vincei4252 haha. Thanks for the advice! Where I’m thinking of it going would be in the garage which will be all level slab of concrete. The house is on a sloped lot and the basement doesn’t go under it. There’s a recess in the garage (tandem bay)
truly fortunate, the Chinese hoist failed while the milling machine was over the trailer. Failure any time after the trailer was removed, would have been a disaster. Potentially fatal!
It's amazing to think that the gentleman who sold you the machine, was still working in his 70's, and alone! Would have been a treat to tour his shop, while he was still operating. Maybe he can make a cameo in one of your future projects?
Ones again, inspiring.
the pension system in germany encourages people to work as long as possible.
@@juslitor
While I like that concept, where I am, it's not so much about encouraging people to work as long as possible, I'm finding people are working in their 70s, because they can't afford to retire. And despite increasing ageism.
It's agreed amongst many of my associates, that the future is not looking as comfortable for the young, as it has been for the past generations.
I don't know how much you paid but that tooling is probably worth more than the machine itself. That's not a put down of the mill, that's just how much people under estimate to cost of the tooling required for a machine. You are very fortunate.
That the case with every machine plus tooling sale that i see, I'm looking for a good one to snatch up.
Full marks for persistence in the face of obstacles. These demonstrate that you're not just a great engineer, but you have a strong character. You deserve every success.
Recently became a patron after you asked because your content is amazing and so unique. It would be a great loss for the interent to lose your creativity. Your efforts and requests for help do not go unnoticed!
Even I appreciate that.
I am regularly in agony, because I just can't afford to financially support.... 😳
So many lessons in this video:
1. When something seems to goo to be true, it probably is (the Chineseium chain hoist).
2. Necessity is the mother of invention (you now have a shop gantry as well as a Milling machine)
3. Be careful what you wish for (Here in Oz you can get what you want when you want it, but that comes at a cost).
Congratulations and keep well
The bad hoist from Amazon is a perfect example of how dangerous it's become to purchase some products from their site. I'm really glad nothing worse happened.
Small chain hoist advice: Keep the chain in line with the pulley, and slow and steady when you pull the chain. If you allow the chain to swing and slop, a link can sometimes catch in the gap between the frame and wheel, and you will also cause the lifted body to jump (perhaps even imperceptibly) which could dramatically increase the force demand on the hoist (maybe even double or triple). It's also absolutely necessary to keep the load directly under the wheel.
I went through this myself recently. I bought a lathe, mill, and surface grinder. It came with a ton of tooling, plus a bunch of aluminum, steel, and stainless stock. The owner lives in a house on mountain side, with a narrow one lane road to it. Originally I was going to hire a rigging company to move it, but they kept jerking me around. I decided to move it myself, and "discovered" drop deck trailers (also called lift deck). Basically, the deck moves up and down within the trailer frame via a hydraulic cylinder. The deck drops flush to the ground, with a roughly 1.5" high ramp that's about 12" long. The equipment was already on dollies (albeit really junky ones), and we were able to roll the equipment on to the trailer. It took three trips, one piece of equipment per trip. It was incredibly easy to load and unload, and I can't imagine how bad it would have been trying to use a conventional trailer. Check and see if you can rent those types of trailers if you ever have to move anything large and/or heavy again. I rented the 8' trailer for $600 USD for a month (since the weather was a factor, I wanted to give myself options). I think the daily rate was like $60 USD.
Gerolf, I love watching your productions and recognise a trait in you that is shared by many "tinkerers" and "putterers" the world over. You get so good at coming up with innovative solutions that allow you to do these fantasical projects with just your two hands and what scraps you have at your disposal, that you forget there is a community of people out there who would help if you were to reach out to them.
OK, I might not be of much assistance down here in Australia, but some of your many thousands of followers, closer to you, could likely be rallied with a single call, and would no doubt love to help.
Its not cheating to get help, call us!!
I'm thinking the same way. Many people would love to help you Gerolf- some of them nearby I expect. Even perhaps some workshop or garage with a suitable chain hoist for example?
In any case - best wishes to you . . .
So many things are sold not so much for the money but to pass to someone who will see and feel the deeper connection with the item.
Cars, boats, etc, are held on to for years because people find it hard to let go of the dreams they have for such things.
I'm glad he found someone who will honor the gear he has used for a lifetime.
The old owner is lucky enough to be able to see his legacy continue in your videos.
My mill holds a special place in my workshop.
May yours do the same.
Well said mate. I feel the same way. I'm sure the original owner is happy to see his machinery go on under good hands.
I must admit, I got a little teary-eyed when you made the first cut with the milling machine. Great episode, congratulations!
Well done. Sie haben gut gemacht!
I bought an old Bridgeport, a few years ago, but somehow forgot to tell my wife. I arranged delivery on a day when she was going to be out at work: now *that* was working against the clock.
After watching your videos for many years, I feel like everything is coming together now in building the larger machine in your workshop. Nice work. Thanks for the inspiration and keep it up!
I used one of those 2ton hoists some years back to lift some rocks in the garden.. broke after lifting only a few 400KG rocks.. Had to go to a commercial hoist company and by a 3 times more expensive and half time bigger 2 ton hoist. I still have it 10 years after and have lifted 100+ rocks up to 600kg..
Congratulations! Adding a mill to a shop is a major milestone and adds a lot of capabilities. With all that tooling, you're sure to have a lot of fun in the future.
The moment I saw the old fellow's shop I thought you have to continue his legacy there. A perfect fit!
So glad you got that mill. By the way you will probably find the tooling is worth much more than the mill. You discovered one of the downsides of buying off the internet, no standards. Looking at the cheap Chinese chain block there are no safety markings but on the one you purchased from a store there are. It’s the same here in Australia, all jacks, car stands, and lifting equipment (including straps and slings) have to meet certain standards and be marked according. They also have to have safety instructions clearly marked on them. It was lucky no one got hurt and you still had it on the trailer when that cheap piece of junk let go. Cheers.
That old guy has a beautiful workshop. A great pity that someone wasn't able to take over the entire workshop as a going concern.
That's a nice mill and an amazing collection of tooling and accessories.
Fantastic result, the chap whom you purchased the mill from obviously kept his gear in great condition, and now you're set up to start working on new projects. Great video and thanks for going to all that effort post-surgery. 👍
That is a fantastic find- the machine itself is a great addition to your shop, but the *really* fantastic part is getting all of that tooling along with it. You pay for the mill once, but buying tooling never stops! I've been in very similar situations to what you had getting it moved in, and I felt your pain. I'm sure the gentleman who sold it to you is glad to know that it will be used and productive far into the future.
The tooling looks like a seriously good score. That and the lathe are going to allow you to make things you could only have dreamed of before. Time to binge milling channels while you recover.
I clapped & cheered when you guys hauled the trailer out. My dog was very upset!😂
That mill is a great machine, will outlive both you and I if someone cares to perform minimal maintenance. So cool to rescue stuff from old East Germany.
Fantastic problem solving in this video 😊 Glad you’re out of the hospital and on the mend mate
Glad you are feeling better. That was a clever solution to lift the gantry a few more cm to get proper clearance.
I am impressed with your ingenuity. As a professional industrial machinery mover and installer you didn't do much wrong. The bar you mention we call a dodger bar, mainly maid by a company called Dorvek here in the UK and are worth their weight in gold.
Some pointers bird cage timers to increase height north south then east west alignments.
If it's a one off if possible consider hiring a mobile gantry and hoist.
If the height and costs allow go up at least one size in hoist it's easier to lift a 1.5 ton load with a 3 than with 1.5.
If budget allows get a professional in to do the job not only do we have all the correct equipment and equipment we know how to do it safely it is very easy to end up with a life changing accident if not fatalities when moving big machines
The other potential cost savings would be the one week truck rental for the time it took me to get a milling machine and a lathe off of the truck. By myself.
Pointers for amateurs -
1) A Harbor Freight engine hoist is a poor substitute for a gantry crane. The weight wasn’t the issue but the bottom “legs” splayed 30 degrees out were.
2) You cannot have too many bottle jacks or ratchet straps.
3) 4”x4” beams can be handy
4) 1” black iron pipes seem really strong, but make poor rollers
5) A $200 pallet jack from the local CL was a godsend.
6) Consider finding a professional to do this….
Mr. Bodgering, is the dodger bar referred to as a Burke Bar in the US?
@@firstmkb burke bar I don't know, it's the "crow bar " with wheels in the video
I wish RUclips could be full of quality content like yours ! Thanks
How many people do you know that can design and fix electrical stuff, design and fix electronic stuff, and can operate large machine tools like this, not to mention being able to do all types of welding! We have a special fellow here…..!
hey dude your cnc plasma-cutter videos inspired me to start my own machine shop. I am restoring an an old bridgeport series 1 mill from the 80s. Cheers !
Yours is some of the best content on YT....I always look forward to your Videos....thanks for taking the time to film, edit and posting your content.....thanks
So happy for you that you got this mill with, it’s a perfect new home with a awesome new owner. Please take care and your time to fully recover.
I am grateful that you take the time to share the setbacks, because there is much to be learned from that content as well. I do some restorations these days and a part of my process is planning and doing my best to anticipate things after watching videos, such as this one. Danke schön.
Wow. The tooling alone makes it a HUGE score! I've seen a lot of listings where machines come with some tooling, but you're completely setup to make just about anything on that.
Sami deserves a lot of beer! :)
You made the right call with the rental. Nothing is more important than your safety.
Well done, and get well soon!
The weather sounds like it is a beautiful temperature. I also like how the shops close on the weekends. Almost sounds like a paradise.
Yep. I hate cold and miss Sundays quiet here in the UK.
Now every day is busy. Sad.
Isn't it curious that no matter how big a shop is, it seems it fills up with tools and all other types of this might come in handy one day.
The tooling is the real magic of this deal. well done sir. Nice Milling machine By the way.
Wow, what a beautiful machine! When engineering and art combine.
one of the things that makes your content so unique is your use of the creative imagination to solve the problems as they arise, you show your whole process great work. I remember the first trip to that machine shop I could feel the desire to keep the whole thing intact but alas we can only do what we can. The relief, satisfaction and the anticipatory excitement when you made the first chips of many to come !!!
great addition!
Persistent. Never quits. Flows like water toward a goal.
Adapt and overcome! Well done!
Glad no one was injured.
Best form 🇨🇦
I had to scramble one weekend mid summer to build a gantry crane to load a 4000+ pound shaper into a guys ford pickup truck haha. Got the metal Friday built the whole thing Saturday. Lifted a 10,000 pound mill with it the other day granted i have upgraded the pamts off it since the first pick haha. Great video made me remember all the fun i have had
Congratulations!
This is a HUGE score that should pay off for decades to come.
The milling machine with all that tooling is great addition to the workshop.
That mill has found a good home. Congratulations
Thank you Gerolf.
A strenuous task under testing conditions!
I hope your full health return and exceed previous normal levels soon.
It is good and exciting to see this latest addition to the shop.
All of the best to you. 🌿👋🏻
"See" you soon.
Solving simple problems is usually easy, but when you add the time pressure, your limited resources, and limits to your strength and endurance, "simply moving" this machine was a large undertaking that you succeeded at well 👍👍 The failure of the chain lift while just sitting there must have been scary, but better how it happened than after the trailer had been pulled away. I wish I could help with the extra unexpected expenses incurred.
I loved watching this. Moving heavy things is so difficult. I really enjoyed watching you solve this problem. The end was so satisfying!
tolle Maschine mit sehr viel Werkzeug.
Thank you for filming and sharing the realistic experience of your mission. I too am going to hopefully pick up an old excavator Monday to tinker on, without much experience, without huge shops and huge budgets. It is also not a good time for me to do this, but after 2 years of looking at excavators the opportunity just came up and I am jumping on it! I am anxious and excited!
Was very satisfying to see your non-sketchy solution to getting the extra height.
Sorry you have been in the hospital! I hope you fully recover. I have enjoyed your videos for years even though I don’t understand all the technical stuff. The milling machine is beautiful- I’m glad you bought it especially with ALL the extra equipment for it. Take good care of yourself
Congratulations! Thankfully this machine will continue into the future with the next generation of creativity. Very heartwarming to see.
Super. Thank you for the film. I admire your skils and knowledge and experience.
I send you greetings from Spain. I know what it is to work with suffocating heat.
35ºC are a delight... now I have 42ºC in my city.
I have been following your videos for years. I wish you the best, much encouragement with the improvement of the workshop 🍻🧊
thats brutal. How is the humidity in spain? i find high humidity worse than pure heat
@@fritzkuhne2055 I live by a river. The humidity can be high if you are close, 60-75%. In the case of working away, on crop fields the humidity is very low 30-40%.
The risk of dying from a heat stroke is real in southern Spain. By law you can’t work outdoors between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm with a heat wave alert.
I've moved some heavy stuff before. We used pipes under whatever it was. Ideally to lower the center of gravity. Have the machine on top of some pipes, laid down on its back if possible loaded on the trailer. Then for unloading, sliding it towards the back of the trailer. Using the height of the trailer to your advantage to tilt the machine back upright with a come-along (ratcheting winch). Again using pipes to maneuver it to the spot in your workshop. A jack to get the pipes out once its in position.
Congratulations on your new Mill, there's nothing like having your own tooling! I like how much window light you have in your shop!!
I always enjoy your detailed and educational videos. Once i watch these, then i am encouraged to do some hard work.
Flexen mit kurzen Hosen ist Flexen mit allen Sinnen!
Ich weiß nicht vor was ich mehr Respekt in dem Video habe:
Den Trailer passgenau reinfahren, die Verwenfung des Chinakrachers - bei dem Vergleich der Ketten dachte ich die Aufschrift sollte 0,2 to sein, oder dem Bau des mobilen Portalkrans.
Respekt! Und viel Spaß mit dem Schätzchen 😍
Respect for not giving up and chasing your dreams!
I am in a middle of similar journey(building a house with most of the work done by me after work and/or during the weekends) and I now that inevitably there will challenges, but the final result always keeps you motivated!
I cannot wait to see that beauty in action in the next projects😊
Damn, what a machine -- and all of the tooling that came with it is insane, all the bits and attachments! Awesome old machine!
Looks like a ripper machine. I admire the huge effort required to move it, well done.
I'm happy to see that I'm not the only one that constantly has to re-engineer on the fly. Glad that you are recovering and back to your projects.
Very creative to use ratchet straps to get the extenstions under your supports. I would never have thought of that! Looks like you've lost weight also. Have a full and fast recovery!
Love to watch you videos especially when workshop is visible. Keep them coming. Greetings from Poland. 🇵🇱
Great work on moving that heavy machine. I've thought in the past that you sometimes make too little of solving a complex problem and this was just the right balance. It's nice to see you improvise and implement a solution to the height issue and it work perfectly first time.
Hi nice to see you making a recovery from your hospital admission. With the heat wave you are having and your resent sickness best you dont over do your workload. Thank you for sharing you workshop upgrade. I have a milling machine which I moved using the rear hydraulics and forkhoist of the back of a tractor. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers
What a great addition to your shop. I'm happy that you were able to pull it off despite your health condition.
The machine looks very nice... but the thing that really stands out are the 15 tonnes of tooling that came with it... that's fabulous.
You are a super smart guy ...👍..you know what you want...and find a way to do it all on your own.. 💪... congratulations on your new acquisition.. best wishes.
Hope you are recovering well. It is good that you found the resources to find and purchase such a useful piece of equipment. It is amazing what you can accomplish when you are so determined and resourceful.
There is great satisfaction in successfully completing a project. Congrats on your new acquisition.
The machinery Gods were certainly looking out for you with that tofu hoist failure ...I can imagine the carnage had it dropped once the trailer was removed. Enjoy your new capabilities
and possibilities with this great machine.
Always impressed by your tenacity and level headedness. Well done on this great addition to your workshop 🤙
A manual mill that lives for another day and making a new friend at the same time is a beautiful thing!
I enjoy your steadfast growth. Wow what you did in the last months!!!
God Bless you brother. If you were here, things that are more than possible. My Love and Blessings to you and friends in the
father land.
What a score!
I don't know how much you paid for it, but the extra tools alone are worth a small fortune.
It's built to last. This one is a keeper.
Yes, that is how it's done. Ever was, and probably (hopefully) ever will be, done by inventive people with a goal in focus.
"Geht ned gibt's ned", how they say down here in Bavaria where I'm at, and as a boatbuilder for quite some years I can reassure You: well done, good catch, and my congrats to achieving the move and the successful placement in Your shop without major damage or injuries, chinesium and all .... thanks for sharing and a "gute Besserung!" from the heart!
Awesome! I'm sure a milling machine will be an extremely useful addition to the workshop. Plus now you've also got a bonus gantry crane and two sturdy metal benches!
Warm and fuzzie is the feeling when the mill cut the first chips in its new home.
Congratulations on starting a new journey with that magnificent mill! Do take care to protect the tooling from excess humidity/moisture so it doesn’t rust. I use Boeshield on bare metal which is a spray that leaves a waxy residue which protects against moisture. i’m sure you have a German equivalent.
Congratulations, your going to love having the milling capability at your disposal!
Astonishing from beginning to end. Your creativity never fails to impress. Your reward is having such a fabulous milling machine and tooling. Congratulations 👏👏👍😀
It’s awesome that the High5 is the universal Job Well Done.
A new big machine in the workshop is always an exciting moment!
Congratulations, you now have upgraded to a whole new level !
Every time I see a milling machine and when I’m thinking about owning one, my first thought is “I could mill pistols”.
To be honest that would be the first thing I’d be milling, a 1911 style pistol.
Just what I felt like watching on a Sunday morning 👌🏻
Now that, is a great addition for the machinepark you have! 👍
👍👍👍 Nice that you took over this milling machine. It has a long history that you will to continue. Congrats with the new equipment. Hope you will recuperate soon. Health is first and videos second 🙂
Excellent problem solving, now that's what you call thinking on your feet 👍
Congratulations for new machine! Use in good health and to made money for you. 13:43 If asking me, instead to pay extra money for trailer, you probably need to dump in yard, and after that to find cheaper solution to put inside.
Your workshop has had a couple of big upgrades lately, amazing progress!
Man what a challenge love your videos great job love your new toy great buy
Congrats on the completion of this mission! Hope you feel better soon.