Thank you Lyle for showing my model, and thank you to all of the viewers for your kind remarks! Yes, it was a labor of love with over 40 parts and 400 machine operations. I hope you enjoy owning this as much as I enjoyed making it, and hopefully it will be in your family for generations to come.
Mr. Restaino, I have, in my career ( over 35 years now ), worked on one or two Bridgeport mills and I can tell you that model is a wonderful piece of workmanship. An absolute marvel to me. And not just 1 or 2 - you did it 8 times!!! I think all that's missing is about 30 coats of that awful green paint, but maybe that only happens in Scotland. And it would be a great pity to cover up any of your hard work. I hope you have time to read every comment, as Mr.Pete suggested, just to see how many people appreciate the skill involved in making this model - a labour of love indeed.
Mr. Restaino, not only is your miniature and fantastic work of art and wonder of machining and engineering, but you really couldn't have picked better recipient for one of them than Mr. Pete!👊👍
Like any fine piece of art there are some that can’t appreciate it because they don’t understand it. The amount of skill involved to make such a beautiful piece boggles my mind!!! Thanks for making it James, we mere mortals will just stare in awe! Lol
James: I appreciate the opportunity to see the amazing micro mill model. Your workman ship is incredible and should be displayed in the Smithsonian for all to view and appreciate. I chuckled regarding how most everyone looks at our projects and immediately their eyes glaze over. My wife just says "that's nice" and pats me on the shoulder. I do my projects for me and my own feeling of accomplishment. Someday the family will discover what I made and say "what was that poor man thinking". Take care, be well.
How anyone could not thoroughly enjoy this video is beyond me. That bridgeport is a work of art. I enjoy making things and fixing things very much, but I would not know where to start with that sort of build. I think it's great that he sent one to you. You do a lot for everyone through your videos and teachings. Thank you, Mr. Pete. You are an inspiration to everyone.
I am not a machinist, but I do recognise a fine piece of crafstmanship and dedication that many put into their work, and this by far is a great example of talent....all I can say is WOW......
Thank you James and Mr Pete!!! Both of you are a treasure I'm 65 now and my favorite memories are in 1970 my shop teacher showing us how to use machine equipment and how important it was. It saddens me that young people don't seem to care about anything. I am lucky enough to have a south bend 9c and a rf 30 mill now and enjoy them and enjoy them in my home shop. So thanks again for being a wonderful teacher !!!
To James: I was a hands-on engineer in a shop and test lab, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and aromas of machine tools for 47 years. Therefore, I can recognize the brilliance to conceive this model and, even more, the patience and skills to achieve it. I know that my own imagination writes checks that my skills can't cash. You have my heartfelt admiration. "Well done" doesn't come close to the required response when seeing this. To Lyle: Thank you for showing us this marvelous work. I'm sure that at 100% of your real viewers, and more than 90% of the casual passers by, will appreciate this as much as I do. While you have not presented each of us viewers with a beautiful hand-made model that took an incredible amount of time to create, you have presented each of us with a beautiful hand-made set of informative and entertaining videos that took an incredible amount of time to create. We are as thankful to you as you are to James.
James Restaino, you have created something that will no doubt end up in a museum. This work of art! Mr. Pete, thank you for sharing this with us. For the many of us who worked on these machines, we all can appreciate the amount of work that into this.
I appreciate the artistry of the model but I applaud JAMES RESTAINO's tenacity in that he made 8 of these marvelous creations. This is kind of like an Oscar so it's fitting that he sent one to you.
James did an awesome job on that model, looks absolutely gorgeous!! The attention to detail and the finish couldn't be better. And he was kind enough to gift one to our favorite Internet Shop Teacher! Thank you so much James! I know what you mean about people's interests Mr. Pete, and it's not just limited to model making; it seems to encompass anything mechanical. Those of us that are mechanical minded deal with the "oh, that's interesting" crowd to the point of not sharing anything we do and keep to ourselves. Fortunately we now have internet resources to seek out like minded people and their projects and share ours so we know they actually are interested rather than just getting the verbal pat on the head.
Thank you so much Mr. Pete for sharing such an awsome piece of equipment and giving the deserved credit to Mr. Restaino. Your work is priceless and beautiful.
James, you are a true artisan and the patience required boggles my mind. Mr. Pete, the phrase “Casting your pearls before swine” comes to mind when you talk about showing your projects to unappreciative people. My projects are most humble compared to James’ Bridgeport model but I am fortunate to have 2 sons and several friends who are like minded and appreciate even the small things well done. Thank you for sharing this work of art.
First, James thank you very much for your gift to Mr Pete. Coming from a member of our craft as a machinist, you are truly a man of talent! And Mr Pete, thank you very much for sharing this with us. Coming from someone of your generation I too appreciate this level of skill. Thank you both.
That scale B'port is a jewel of a thing. James, you're a machinist's machinist for sure. And to MrPete thanks to you for helping James share this with an appreciative audience.
James, Words can not do justice to my appreciation for your skills. Mr. Pete, Thank you and all the other shop teachers. Without inspiration school is a waste of time.
I look at this Bridgeport Vertical Mill model. I am just awestruck by the details of this model. This is what I call fantastic. Mr. Pete thank you my Internet Shop Teacher for showing us this model.
in this day of cnc,cmm"s and 3d printers ,only someone involved with our hobby/work could begin to appreciate what it takes to design and build something like this.well done james,
Wonderful work James!! Thank you Mr Pete for sharing this model of James with us. It truly shows James skill and craftsmanship, not to mention a unbelievable amount of patience to boot!!!
I thought that James’ model was absolutely amazing back before you revealed the dovetails, functional lead screws on each axis, the quill, the articulation of the head, and the genius Allen wrench storage. Now, I’m having a heck of a time picking my jaw up off the floor! If what we can see is that incredibly detailed, I can’t even imagine just how impressive the knee pinion gear must be! If you happen to read this, James, I am both in awe of your model and deeply inspired by it. I am new to machining and have yet to acquire a mill of my own, but when I finally do, I can only hope that I’ll be able to one day create something that is worthy of even being in the same room with your magnificent model. It is, without exaggeration, an absolute masterpiece!
Seconded! By the time Lyle got to the tool storage, my reaction was "After all the genius already on display, OF COURSE he added a compartment with a dovetail cover. With that level of attention to detail, he'd never risk not having the right tool handy." Amazing job; an incredible amount of painstaking handwork. Thank you, James!
To James. What a wonderful machine you have built. I too thought it was a static model at first, and was amazed as Mr Pete showed off each feature,right down to the moving quill. And 8 of them! You are a master craftsman indeed. I spent 10 years using a Brigeport in a workshop, and it brought back lots of memories. To Mr Pete. Thank you for showing us this gem of the machinists art. I have scratch built flying model planes all my life, and can agree with your comments re showing them to "regular folks". Damn, I just did the math and it's been 55 years....
I started a metal fabrication business 45 years ago and my first major purchase was a brand new Bridgeport mill. My company grew to a significant size and I hired many machinists and tool makers over the years requiring me to purchase additional machine tools but I always kept track of my original Bridgeport. I retired recently and sold my business but I am taking my original mill with me so I can restore it to its original glory. I still have the original paperwork. I know this video and the skill required to build this replica is very much appreciated by guys like me. Thank you James and Mr Pete.
This is an amazing piece of work! and he made 8 of them! James is a model maker who obviously loves his hobby. As you said, many do not appreciate these things.I believe it is due to them not knowing or understanding the things involved in making such a beautiful model as this.I believe modern manufacturing has ruined it for people because they can find intricate items in mass quantities every day without seeing what goes into their building. We who have been in the trade or taken machining up as a hobby may be the only ones truly capable of appreciating the skill and dedication required to produce this kind of masterpiece.
There is a big difference between a machinist and a craftsman. This is an example of what a craftsman does...Glad you shared. Stunning detail and beautiful craftsmanship. Well played all the way around!
Nope we don't all have a bridgport, but probably anyone watching this that doesn't WISHES that they did! Beautiful work and a real nice piece for the curio. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice work James, I hope you are proud of what you have done, @lyle you are a very lucky person to be given such a fantastic model, and probably one of the very few that could appreciate it and the work involved. It is a perfect gift to a person that has also given so much to the metalworking community, if anyone deserves it you do, and James obviously knows that.
I'm not much interested in most machining shows on RUclips, but DH and I both love your's. Thank you for giving us something we can both watch together and enjoy, especially in these times of having to stay home. DH is nearly 74 and I'm 67, so have to stay pretty much isolated for now. We have very different tastes in movies and RUclips shows, but your's brings us together. And Mr. Restaino is a true artist. When this vid came on it took my breath away. That model is absolutely beautiful and belongs in an art museum. Bravo Mr. Restaino.
Thank you, Mr. Pete, for taking the time to show us this wonderful model of the venerable Bridgeport mill. Please extend our thanks and a tip of the hat to Mr. Restaino for sharing his skill and passion with us. Bravo!
Wow.. thank you James for making the magnificent models of one of the most iconic machines out there, your aviation background tells! To Mr Pete as well for sharing this with an audience that I am sure appreciate the magnitude of what the Bridgeport has contributed to our worlds.., thank you Sirs!
James, indeed hobby machining is a very lonely avocation, but I wager virtually all the regular viewers of MrPete222 are an appreciative audience as am I. What amazing planning, skill, and patience in this project. After a full career, followed by the last decade of cancer, transplant, and 9 surgeries I'm teaching myself machining and have built a very small shop as my rehab. I dearly wish someone like you could be my mentor - my health is too poor to attend vocational school, and over the past three years, I've been unable to find anyone near or far. So indeed, machining is a solitary pursuit! (And Mr. Pete, I built every model I could get my hands on as a kid - so you're not alone!)
Yours is a very sad story, but it is so encouraging to hear that you find happiness and satisfaction in the shop. I hope you make a full recovery. I work alone 90% of the time
I hope James reads the comment section of this video - His work is awesome to say the least. I have always wanted to do something such as this but I lack the knowledge on scaling down accurately to such a small degree. This example of the work James is able to do is probably only a small part of his ability. Thank you James for allowing Mr. Pete to show all of us what a wonderful trade we have that allows us to do so many things outside of what is the norm.
Thank you James (Restaino) it was an honor and a privilege to see / view a work of art. You sir are an artist. Thank you also Mr. Pete for sharing with your many viewer's.
What a staggering model. To silently make these 8 masterpieces in the knowledge that most will not understand them is, in itself a tribute to a true craftsman. Thanks you James and thank you Lyle for showing the world. Regards Garry. UK
Truly a work of art James! And who better to gift it to than Mr. Peterson. We all love and appreciate the hard work and countless hours Mr. Peterson devotes to producing educational videos for us. He is very deserving of such a beautiful gift. Thank you for creating it and gifting it to “ Tubalcain”.
James. Most people today just can't appreciate, or even grasp, the amount to work that goes into something like this. Your attention to detail is amazing! I'm sure there were more that a few times during this project that the frustration had you questioning whether or not it was worth it. Ask me how I know. On behalf of myself, and all the other people out there who have been disappointed by others reactions, I say "Thank you" for sharing your talent with those of us who do appreciate this level of workmanship.
Well James, I'm female and I am amazed at your skill! Aesthetically, I really like the quill and the small handles, but for sheer machining prowess, you can't beat the tightness of all those dovetails! Impressive.
Dear Mr. Restaino: I want to say what a FABULOUS job you did. Mr. Pete said you built these while you were still working, but towards the end of your career. My wife built me a shop and equipped it with a Bridgeport and a lathe when I was a couple of years short of retirement....what a smart lady. Things were very stressful for me in my last year on the job, going out to my shop was the best therapy a guy could get.....and much cheaper than a shrink! Good luck and Godspeed Mr. Restaino. Keep on hanging around doing stuff out in the shop. It will keep you young and happy.
James must herd cats on the side with that amount of patience, heh heh. The marks definitely give it some character. Thanks for the closer look, very cool!
Un-believable work from Jim! Wow, my jaw dropped on first glance.. than I couldn't wipe the smile from my face, but yeah, I know how Jim feels when he shares his work with people.. They just can appreciate the work.. I go through the same thing when people ask about my hobby.. It does get kind of discouraging sharing your hobby/work when people have comments like that.
I'm a retired toolmaker , and appreciate this model very much. It takes a lot of time and know how to fabricate such a model. I do owen a Bridgeport mill and appreciate the effort that went into making this model. Thank you James and Mr Pete for sharing.
Wow! To have a career you love so much, your hobby is building scale models of the tools you use! You can see there are hundreds of hours of design and build time involved to make these. Truly special, thanks for sharing such a unique piece of art!
Wow! Is all I can say. That must be quite an honor to receive a gift like that from a complete stranger. It is great you were able to talk to him on the phone, that is a conversation I would have loved to listened to. James evidently feels the same way many of the rest of us do, Mr. Pete. You truly are THEE internet shop teacher. You are one of those who truly make the world a better place!
I'm an A&P Mechanic/Aircraft Mechanic, very nice work James. What a wonderful gift to give & you can tell in Mr. Pete's voice how happy he is to show off the model you built for him. I can only imagine the look of amazement on Mr. Pete's face as he first looked at the craftsmanship & joy you put into building this. How cool would it be with R/C, brushless motor on the quill, mini DRO, power table travel, knee travel, mini coolant & oil pump, etc.!
That is exquisite!! When I first saw it I thought it was a non-functioning model... but to find out it articulates...wow!! Clever bloke!! All the best from across the pond🇬🇧🇬🇧
Mr. Pete, Thank you so much for sharing Mr. Restainos Bridgeport Mill Scale model! It is truly a amazing piece of extraordinary craftsmanship! To Mr. Roy Lucas on your comment, you described my wife to a "T". LOL
Simply STUNNING!!! We feel your pain James. Most of my friends would say "that's cute what is it". While I'm thinking "holy crap I want one" or, "I want to make one"! I have a model project that has been five years just in research and getting measurements. I do not even mention it to my friends, they wouldn't get it, and wont get it if I manage to pull it off.
Tool marks? What tool marks? Look at this model !!! Is that a working quill stop on the front? Wow.just.wow.... Thank you, James! And thank you Mr. Pete for sharing this! 🔧😊👍❤️️
That’s a work of art and the man that made that should be very proud of his work. Anyone who criticizes his work has no idea of what he is doing. Great work I’d be proud to just own one. GW
Brilliant! Many old time shops had a tradition of pensioning off a retiree with a shop-made gift from the rest of the crew. I once saw a 6"x6" pantograph engraver in a mahogany presentation box. It was made by 30 or so men (working on lunch hours) and much like James's masterpiece. Like you said, the rest of the family thought it was "cute"-- few recognized or respected the skills of the trade that showcased in that model. •/rant over•
I was taught that if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all. This is a remarkable piece of machining! Absolutely beautiful. If people don't know what it is they are watching the wrong channel, because it is quite obvious to all who watch here. And we look at this piece in awe! James you have many admirers now. And a bit envious as well. To have your talent...wow! Regards, Solomon
Neah....is not nice. Is not cute. No, this is amazing, spectacular! Thank you mr Pete to show us this little piece of skill and machinery made by mr James. I encourage mr James to show more.
Hello Mr. Pete, That is an amazing piece of workmanship. Thank you for sharing it with us. I could be mistaken, but it looked to me like the tiny lead screws were even acme threads! James, Words cannot adequately describe the beautiful Bridgeport replica that you have created. Thank you for sending it to Mr. Pete so that we could enjoy it as well. Best, mike
What an incredible work of art. The fact it is fully movable is even more impressive. I can only wish one day I could produce something that complex and intricate.
Mr. James that is one beautiful work of art . That goes to show the work and thoughts of a aviation mechanic .Thank you for the gift to another very smart man that Mr . Pete is . Thanks again ! Jim
James, I’ve been making things for close to 60 years and I hope you appreciate that I understand what you put into this model and I am at a loss for words. All I can say is Wow! Thank you for sharing.
I was already very much impressed....and then you moved the quill! Wow, what a great job! I feel sorry for those that would ignore a model like this. It was an honor to meet you at the Flywheelers meet and greet.
Mr. Pete, James demonstrates the point where a skill becomes art. I know my old 8th grade art teacher would argue that this is a craft and not art but to me, no other word sums up the amount of work or frustration required to produce something that beautiful.
Magnificent piece of work by James, your a very lucky recipient, of course 80% of the people out there wouldn’t know the difference between a milling machine and a pillar drill.
your videos are getting better, congratulations continue like this, be careful with the corona virus to protect yourself, and good luck to all North Americans.
What an absolute joy to behold! Thank you James for your extraordinary attention to detail and the care and effort you put into your wonderful model, and thank you Lyle for sharing this with us. Astonishing.
Thanks for the follow-up on this wonderful part of a world apart from today! I too, as a lad, spent a lot of my $0.25 per week allowance (farm wages growing up) at the end of the summer on Revell, Monogram & AMF models. Largest one I recall building was of the hospital ship "Hope". Most of the color scheme was quite EASY to paint! LOL! Thanks for the memories! Ken
Wow! James, & thank you Lyle. James you need a RUclips channel. Get yourself over to Lyles place for an induction. This community needs guys like you. Dave from Stafford Uk
Thank you Lyle for showing my model, and thank you to all of the viewers for your kind remarks! Yes, it was a labor of love with over 40 parts and 400 machine operations. I hope you enjoy owning this as much as I enjoyed making it, and hopefully it will be in your family for generations to come.
Jim. I'm glad you watched this video, and now your BP model has been seen & appreciated by 16,000 people. Be sure & read each every comment.
Mr. Restaino, I have, in my career ( over 35 years now ), worked on one or two Bridgeport mills and I can tell you that model is a wonderful piece of workmanship. An absolute marvel to me. And not just 1 or 2 - you did it 8 times!!!
I think all that's missing is about 30 coats of that awful green paint, but maybe that only happens in Scotland. And it would be a great pity to cover up any of your hard work.
I hope you have time to read every comment, as Mr.Pete suggested, just to see how many people appreciate the skill involved in making this model - a labour of love indeed.
Mr. Restaino, not only is your miniature and fantastic work of art and wonder of machining and engineering, but you really couldn't have picked better recipient for one of them than Mr. Pete!👊👍
Mr. Restaino, there are many who greatly appreciate this level of craftsmanship and dedication, thank you for your effort it shows in your work.
Very nice James. I always enjoyed seeing the cool things you would mill when i was a child.
Like any fine piece of art there are some that can’t appreciate it because they don’t understand it. The amount of skill involved to make such a beautiful piece boggles my mind!!! Thanks for making it James, we mere mortals will just stare in awe! Lol
I second that!
Once in a while something truly remarkable turns up. This is one of those times. Thank you, Mr. Pete for showing us this masterpiece.
A stunning tribute to a machine that we owe much of the modern world to.
James: I appreciate the opportunity to see the amazing micro mill model. Your workman ship is incredible and should be displayed in the Smithsonian for all to view and appreciate. I chuckled regarding how most everyone looks at our projects and immediately their eyes glaze over. My wife just says "that's nice" and pats me on the shoulder. I do my projects for me and my own feeling of accomplishment. Someday the family will discover what I made and say "what was that poor man thinking". Take care, be well.
LOL, I don't usually even bother to tell the Mrs. what I'm up to. When I do I can see the mind lunge into orbit.
How anyone could not thoroughly enjoy this video is beyond me. That bridgeport is a work of art. I enjoy making things and fixing things very much, but I would not know where to start with that sort of build. I think it's great that he sent one to you. You do a lot for everyone through your videos and teachings. Thank you, Mr. Pete. You are an inspiration to everyone.
Thanks
That project was a labor of love and a monument to precision. Be inspired.
Nicely expressed.
I am not a machinist, but I do recognise a fine piece of crafstmanship and dedication that many put into their work, and this by far is a great example of talent....all I can say is WOW......
phenomenal!
Thank you James and Mr Pete!!! Both of you are a treasure I'm 65 now and my favorite memories are in 1970 my shop teacher showing us how to use machine equipment and how important it was. It saddens me that young people don't seem to care about anything. I am lucky enough to have a south bend 9c and a rf 30 mill now and enjoy them and enjoy them in my home shop. So thanks again for being a wonderful teacher !!!
To James: I was a hands-on engineer in a shop and test lab, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and aromas of machine tools for 47 years. Therefore, I can recognize the brilliance to conceive this model and, even more, the patience and skills to achieve it. I know that my own imagination writes checks that my skills can't cash. You have my heartfelt admiration. "Well done" doesn't come close to the required response when seeing this.
To Lyle: Thank you for showing us this marvelous work. I'm sure that at 100% of your real viewers, and more than 90% of the casual passers by, will appreciate this as much as I do. While you have not presented each of us viewers with a beautiful hand-made model that took an incredible amount of time to create, you have presented each of us with a beautiful hand-made set of informative and entertaining videos that took an incredible amount of time to create. We are as thankful to you as you are to James.
James Restaino, you have created something that will no doubt end up in a museum. This work of art!
Mr. Pete, thank you for sharing this with us. For the many of us who worked on these machines, we all can appreciate the amount of work that into this.
I appreciate the artistry of the model but I applaud JAMES RESTAINO's tenacity in that he made 8 of these marvelous creations. This is kind of like an Oscar so it's fitting that he sent one to you.
James did an awesome job on that model, looks absolutely gorgeous!! The attention to detail and the finish couldn't be better. And he was kind enough to gift one to our favorite Internet Shop Teacher! Thank you so much James!
I know what you mean about people's interests Mr. Pete, and it's not just limited to model making; it seems to encompass anything mechanical. Those of us that are mechanical minded deal with the "oh, that's interesting" crowd to the point of not sharing anything we do and keep to ourselves. Fortunately we now have internet resources to seek out like minded people and their projects and share ours so we know they actually are interested rather than just getting the verbal pat on the head.
Very true, I made many things that I never show it to anyone
@@mrpete222 We will be interested to see!
Thank you so much Mr. Pete for sharing such an awsome piece of equipment and giving the deserved credit to Mr. Restaino. Your work is priceless and beautiful.
Mr. Restaino this as a fantastic example of the art of precision model making.
The model is an awesome accomplishment. This model is amazing. Congrats to James.
James, you are a true artisan and the patience required boggles my mind. Mr. Pete, the phrase “Casting your pearls before swine” comes to mind when you talk about showing your projects to unappreciative people. My projects are most humble compared to James’ Bridgeport model but I am fortunate to have 2 sons and several friends who are like minded and appreciate even the small things well done. Thank you for sharing this work of art.
First, James thank you very much for your gift to Mr Pete. Coming from a member of our craft as a machinist, you are truly a man of talent! And Mr Pete, thank you very much for sharing this with us. Coming from someone of your generation I too appreciate this level of skill. Thank you both.
That scale B'port is a jewel of a thing. James, you're a machinist's machinist for sure. And to MrPete thanks to you for helping James share this with an appreciative audience.
James,
Words can not do justice to my appreciation for your skills.
Mr. Pete,
Thank you and all the other shop teachers. Without inspiration school is a waste of time.
I look at this Bridgeport Vertical Mill model. I am just awestruck by the details of this model. This is what I call fantastic. Mr. Pete thank you my Internet Shop Teacher for showing us this model.
in this day of cnc,cmm"s and 3d printers ,only someone involved with our hobby/work could begin to appreciate what it takes to design and build something like this.well done james,
Wonderful work James!! Thank you Mr Pete for sharing this model of James with us. It truly shows James skill and craftsmanship, not to mention a unbelievable amount of patience to boot!!!
I thought that James’ model was absolutely amazing back before you revealed the dovetails, functional lead screws on each axis, the quill, the articulation of the head, and the genius Allen wrench storage. Now, I’m having a heck of a time picking my jaw up off the floor! If what we can see is that incredibly detailed, I can’t even imagine just how impressive the knee pinion gear must be!
If you happen to read this, James, I am both in awe of your model and deeply inspired by it. I am new to machining and have yet to acquire a mill of my own, but when I finally do, I can only hope that I’ll be able to one day create something that is worthy of even being in the same room with your magnificent model. It is, without exaggeration, an absolute masterpiece!
Seconded! By the time Lyle got to the tool storage, my reaction was "After all the genius already on display, OF COURSE he added a compartment with a dovetail cover. With that level of attention to detail, he'd never risk not having the right tool handy." Amazing job; an incredible amount of painstaking handwork. Thank you, James!
To James. What a wonderful machine you have built. I too thought it was a static model at first, and was amazed as Mr Pete showed off each feature,right down to the moving quill. And 8 of them! You are a master craftsman indeed. I spent 10 years using a Brigeport in a workshop, and it brought back lots of memories.
To Mr Pete. Thank you for showing us this gem of the machinists art. I have scratch built flying model planes all my life, and can agree with your comments re showing them to "regular folks". Damn, I just did the math and it's been 55 years....
Wow what a beautiful piece!
I started a metal fabrication business 45 years ago and my first major purchase was a brand new Bridgeport mill. My company grew to a significant size and I hired many machinists and tool makers over the years requiring me to purchase additional machine tools but I always kept track of my original Bridgeport. I retired recently and sold my business but I am taking my original mill with me so I can restore it to its original glory. I still have the original paperwork.
I know this video and the skill required to build this replica is very much appreciated by guys like me.
Thank you James and Mr Pete.
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This is an amazing piece of work! and he made 8 of them! James is a model maker who obviously loves his hobby. As you said, many do not appreciate these things.I believe it is due to them not knowing or understanding the things involved in making such a beautiful model as this.I believe modern manufacturing has ruined it for people because they can find intricate items in mass quantities every day without seeing what goes into their building. We who have been in the trade or taken machining up as a hobby may be the only ones truly capable of appreciating the skill and dedication required to produce this kind of masterpiece.
There is a big difference between a machinist and a craftsman. This is an example of what a craftsman does...Glad you shared. Stunning detail and beautiful craftsmanship. Well played all the way around!
That is some amazing attention to detail and I can't even think about how many hours he spent doing that.
Nope we don't all have a bridgport, but probably anyone watching this that doesn't WISHES that they did! Beautiful work and a real nice piece for the curio. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice work James, I hope you are proud of what you have done, @lyle you are a very lucky person to be given such a fantastic model, and probably one of the very few that could appreciate it and the work involved. It is a perfect gift to a person that has also given so much to the metalworking community, if anyone deserves it you do, and James obviously knows that.
I'm not much interested in most machining shows on RUclips, but DH and I both love your's. Thank you for giving us something we can both watch together and enjoy, especially in these times of having to stay home. DH is nearly 74 and I'm 67, so have to stay pretty much isolated for now. We have very different tastes in movies and RUclips shows, but your's brings us together.
And Mr. Restaino is a true artist. When this vid came on it took my breath away. That model is absolutely beautiful and belongs in an art museum. Bravo Mr. Restaino.
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Thank you, Mr. Pete, for taking the time to show us this wonderful model of the venerable Bridgeport mill. Please extend our thanks and a tip of the hat to Mr. Restaino for sharing his skill and passion with us. Bravo!
Anybody who appreciates tools would salivate over something as beautiful as this.
I love this! When I first saw it I thought it was a static model. I was then stunned to see the working parts of this! UNBELIEVABLE!
A static model would be impressive. This is over the top.
Wow, Mr. Restaino put tremendous effort into making that model. It's detail and operation is amazing, kudos to him.
Wow.. thank you James for making the magnificent models of one of the most iconic machines out there, your aviation background tells! To Mr Pete as well for sharing this with an audience that I am sure appreciate the magnitude of what the Bridgeport has contributed to our worlds.., thank you Sirs!
James, indeed hobby machining is a very lonely avocation, but I wager virtually all the regular viewers of MrPete222 are an appreciative audience as am I. What amazing planning, skill, and patience in this project. After a full career, followed by the last decade of cancer, transplant, and 9 surgeries I'm teaching myself machining and have built a very small shop as my rehab. I dearly wish someone like you could be my mentor - my health is too poor to attend vocational school, and over the past three years, I've been unable to find anyone near or far. So indeed, machining is a solitary pursuit! (And Mr. Pete, I built every model I could get my hands on as a kid - so you're not alone!)
Yours is a very sad story, but it is so encouraging to hear that you find happiness and satisfaction in the shop. I hope you make a full recovery. I work alone 90% of the time
This is absolutely amazing!!! I can’t believe how much skill James has to have made this. I’m blown away how much movement it has!!! Awesome work!!
I hope James reads the comment section of this video - His work is awesome to say the least. I have always wanted to do something such as this but I lack the knowledge on scaling down accurately to such a small degree. This example of the work James is able to do is probably only a small part of his ability. Thank you James for allowing Mr. Pete to show all of us what a wonderful trade we have that allows us to do so many things outside of what is the norm.
Isn't that something, models have been my thing for 55 years now. I believe I know just how this fellow feels.
Thank you James (Restaino) it was an honor and a privilege to see / view a work of art. You sir are an artist. Thank you also Mr. Pete for sharing with your many viewer's.
7:45 OH NO! Now you'll have to tram the head back in! :D
Beautiful little model even though I don't own a Bridgeport.
What a staggering model. To silently make these 8 masterpieces in the knowledge that most will not understand them is, in itself a tribute to a true craftsman. Thanks you James and thank you Lyle for showing the world. Regards Garry. UK
Beautiful work and craftsmanship. Thank you for giving James the platform for the appreciation his work deserves. You’re a good man Pete!
Truly a work of art James! And who better to gift it to than Mr. Peterson. We all love and appreciate the hard work and countless hours Mr. Peterson devotes to producing educational videos for us. He is very deserving of such a beautiful gift. Thank you for creating it and gifting it to “ Tubalcain”.
Thank you very much
Wow! Let James know that there are definitely a lot of folks who are really impressed by this. Amazing work!
James. Most people today just can't appreciate, or even grasp, the amount to work that goes into something like this. Your attention to detail is amazing! I'm sure there were more that a few times during this project that the frustration had you questioning whether or not it was worth it. Ask me how I know. On behalf of myself, and all the other people out there who have been disappointed by others reactions, I say "Thank you" for sharing your talent with those of us who do appreciate this level of workmanship.
James, there are men out here who hole heartedly appreciate the skill and workmanship.
Well James, I'm female and I am amazed at your skill! Aesthetically, I really like the quill and the small handles, but for sheer machining prowess, you can't beat the tightness of all those dovetails! Impressive.
Mr. Pete you are a National Treasure and James this model is a Priceless Work Of Art! Thank you Both so much for sharing.
Thank you very much
Lots of time and skilled effort went into that. What a fantastic piece. Thanks for sharing
James ABSOLUTELY IMPRESSIVE! Great gift to Mr Pete. He will appreciate your gift as much as anyone could.
It’s amazing how much talent is working away anonymously in basement/garage home tool rooms. What an amazing testament to his training and abilities.
spent a good part of m life in front of a Bridgeport. They were the workhorse machines of any shop!
James, you are a artist Sir! Mr Pete , thank you for sharing it on youtube, it's an inspiration to all of us.
Dear Mr. Restaino: I want to say what a FABULOUS job you did. Mr. Pete said you built these while you were still working, but towards the end of your career. My wife built me a shop and equipped it with a Bridgeport and a lathe when I was a couple of years short of retirement....what a smart lady. Things were very stressful for me in my last year on the job, going out to my shop was the best therapy a guy could get.....and much cheaper than a shrink! Good luck and Godspeed Mr. Restaino. Keep on hanging around doing stuff out in the shop. It will keep you young and happy.
James must herd cats on the side with that amount of patience, heh heh. The marks definitely give it some character. Thanks for the closer look, very cool!
Love the cats !!!
Your comments are so true about people's reactions and comments. I've sworn myself to never ever show anyone a prototype, they just "don't get it".
Yes
Un-believable work from Jim! Wow, my jaw dropped on first glance.. than I couldn't wipe the smile from my face, but yeah, I know how Jim feels when he shares his work with people.. They just can appreciate the work.. I go through the same thing when people ask about my hobby.. It does get kind of discouraging sharing your hobby/work when people have comments like that.
I'm a retired toolmaker , and appreciate this model very much. It takes a lot of time and know how to fabricate such a model.
I do owen a Bridgeport mill and appreciate the effort that went into making this model.
Thank you James and Mr Pete for sharing.
Wow! To have a career you love so much, your hobby is building scale models of the tools you use! You can see there are hundreds of hours of design and build time involved to make these. Truly special, thanks for sharing such a unique piece of art!
Wow! Is all I can say. That must be quite an honor to receive a gift like that from a complete stranger. It is great you were able to talk to him on the phone, that is a conversation I would have loved to listened to. James evidently feels the same way many of the rest of us do, Mr. Pete. You truly are THEE internet shop teacher. You are one of those who truly make the world a better place!
Thank you so much!
Amazing craftsmanship James. Thanks Mr Pete for sharing.
I'm an A&P Mechanic/Aircraft Mechanic, very nice work James. What a wonderful gift to give & you can tell in Mr. Pete's voice how happy he is to show off the model you built for him. I can only imagine the look of amazement on Mr. Pete's face as he first looked at the craftsmanship & joy you put into building this. How cool would it be with R/C, brushless motor on the quill, mini DRO, power table travel, knee travel, mini coolant & oil pump, etc.!
That is exquisite!! When I first saw it I thought it was a non-functioning model... but to find out it articulates...wow!! Clever bloke!! All the best from across the pond🇬🇧🇬🇧
Mr. Pete, Thank you so much for sharing Mr. Restainos Bridgeport Mill Scale model! It is truly a amazing piece of extraordinary craftsmanship! To Mr. Roy Lucas on your comment, you described my wife to a "T". LOL
Simply STUNNING!!! We feel your pain James. Most of my friends would say "that's cute what is it". While I'm thinking "holy crap I want one" or, "I want to make one"! I have a model project that has been five years just in research and getting measurements. I do not even mention it to my friends, they wouldn't get it, and wont get it if I manage to pull it off.
Wow, your comment sounds like I wrote it
JAMES that's outstanding! A+
Hats off to James! Awesome model!
Tool marks? What tool marks?
Look at this model !!!
Is that a working quill stop on the front?
Wow.just.wow.... Thank you, James! And thank you Mr. Pete for sharing this! 🔧😊👍❤️️
I’ve showed this to the guys in my shop and we just sat in awe not saying a word
That’s a work of art and the man that made that should be very proud of his work. Anyone who criticizes his work has no idea of what he is doing. Great work I’d be proud to just own one. GW
Brilliant! Many old time shops had a tradition of pensioning off a retiree with a shop-made gift from the rest of the crew. I once saw a 6"x6" pantograph engraver in a mahogany presentation box. It was made by 30 or so men (working on lunch hours) and much like James's masterpiece. Like you said, the rest of the family thought it was "cute"-- few recognized or respected the skills of the trade that showcased in that model. •/rant over•
I was taught that if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all. This is a remarkable piece of machining! Absolutely beautiful. If people don't know what it is they are watching the wrong channel, because it is quite obvious to all who watch here. And we look at this piece in awe! James you have many admirers now. And a bit envious as well. To have your talent...wow! Regards, Solomon
Neah....is not nice. Is not cute. No, this is amazing, spectacular! Thank you mr Pete to show us this little piece of skill and machinery made by mr James. I encourage mr James to show more.
In 2000 Barry Jordan made a Bridgeport mill model that actually worked! And he won a prize at a model show.
Hello Mr. Pete,
That is an amazing piece of workmanship. Thank you for sharing it with us. I could be mistaken, but it looked to me like the tiny lead screws were even acme threads!
James,
Words cannot adequately describe the beautiful Bridgeport replica that you have created. Thank you for sending it to Mr. Pete so that we could enjoy it as well.
Best,
mike
What an incredible work of art. The fact it is fully movable is even more impressive. I can only wish one day I could produce something that complex and intricate.
Mr. James that is one beautiful work of art . That goes to show the work and thoughts of a aviation mechanic .Thank you for the gift to another very smart man that Mr . Pete is . Thanks again ! Jim
James, I’ve been making things for close to 60 years and I hope you appreciate that I understand what you put into this model and I am at a loss for words. All I can say is Wow! Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful model and it was given to the man who I consider the master of RUclips Metal working education.
For anyone asking why he made them. The answer is, Because he can 😁
Fantastic, thanks for sharing.
Stay safe.
David in self isolation London UK 😀
Thanks David; "Because he can" reminds me of the Cottman slogan, "We fix transmissions because we know how!"
Well said. 👍
I was already very much impressed....and then you moved the quill! Wow, what a great job! I feel sorry for those that would ignore a model like this. It was an honor to meet you at the Flywheelers meet and greet.
Models of that nature are amazing. The time and patience put in to making a model that has moving parts is amazing. Thank you for sharing Mr. Pete.
A masterpiece of aluminum modeling in my opinion, thank you for allowing us to enjoy it.
Massive appreciation from Reece in London, UK 🇬🇧
Mr. Pete, James demonstrates the point where a skill becomes art. I know my old 8th grade art teacher would argue that this is a craft and not art but to me, no other word sums up the amount of work or frustration required to produce something that beautiful.
Magnificent piece of work by James, your a very lucky recipient, of course 80% of the people out there wouldn’t know the difference between a milling machine and a pillar drill.
Tony Burndred your way low 90+%
your videos are getting better, congratulations continue like this, be careful with the corona virus to protect yourself, and good luck to all North Americans.
What an absolute joy to behold! Thank you James for your extraordinary attention to detail and the care and effort you put into your wonderful model, and thank you Lyle for sharing this with us. Astonishing.
Thank you both, James and Mr Pete for sharing this amazing creation.
I am astounded at the level of detail...... It's a marvel...... Beautiful, Mr Restaino
What a beautiful piece of work. And Mr. Pete rant all you want, it adds to your videos.
Thanks Lyle, I've been waiting for you to show this.
James - You are Bloody Brilliant!!! This is a beautiful creation so be proud of yourself.
Thanks for the follow-up on this wonderful part of a world apart from today! I too, as a lad, spent a lot of my $0.25 per week allowance (farm wages growing up) at the end of the summer on Revell, Monogram & AMF models. Largest one I recall building was of the hospital ship "Hope". Most of the color scheme was quite EASY to paint! LOL!
Thanks for the memories!
Ken
Absolutely beautiful work!!! I've been a scale modeler for many years, and this is incredible. Fantastic job James!!! Your work is appreciated!!
Most honorable people can appreciate the skill and workmanship it takes to build a scale model of that quality. He should be proud of his workmanship.
Wow! James, & thank you Lyle. James you need a RUclips channel. Get yourself over to Lyles place for an induction. This community needs guys like you. Dave from Stafford Uk
Oh my. This is simply stunning.