I'll admit I didn't watch all of the videos in this series, but wow, the amount of work you're putting into this is amazing. Very cool that you're putting the time into restoring this machine. Thanks for showing how it all works!
Just thinking am 60 today. the machines Keith works on are the type of machines I worked on as apprentice. Makes me feel old when they are called vintage. 🥳
A great achievement indeed. So much was wrecked on this machine, then left neglected to corrode. Congratulations, Keith. We have enjoyed taking this journey with you. Thanks for the great videos along the way.
Great work Keith. To tighten the spnner nut, try a heavy washer withe two holes drilled to match the holes in the nut. Then install roll pins that fit in to the holes. Weld a nut in the center of the washer and use a socket and ratchet to tighten the spanner nut. I have made several of these and they work quite well. Can't wait to see it making chips.
Bonjour Keith, II note that while you are working, your assistants are casually walking around your workshop :+) Never mind, your work progresses and I can't wait to see you share with us your steam project. Amicalement, Raphaël
Congrats on getting it back together that is a huge milestone! I would say for sure it is better than it ever was. Will be interesting to see what kind of tolerances it holds.
My wife made a comment tonight about you. "He reminds me of the woodworking guy you used to watch on tv years ago". That was Norm, and that was intended to be a compliment.
Well done Keith. It is so refreshing to see someone take the time and effort to correctly put an older machine back into service. I'll be looking forward to seeing the first chips!
All the parts back together except for oil. OK, he put a bit of oil on some surfaces but you could see how stiff it was by the time he was messing with the handle !
@@millomweb True, but if that is anything like my Lodge and Shipley lathe of similar vintage, oiler holes are everywhere. I am sure that Keith will appropriately lubricate it when he is ready to "dial it in" and use it.
@@farmalltomf And, if he misses one oiler, it gets forgotten. If on the other hand, each piece was assembled lubricated, the job's already done ! I'd suggest that machine manufacturers don't really expect users to use their machines without oiling working parts. The idea of oiling holes is frequently for the reason that it is not easy to oil the part without. In the case of the tool clamping nuts and the swivel clamping nuts, no oil hole is provided as it is not difficult to oil those threads - but Keith didn't ! I'm not really turning this into a rant or lecture but even changing a car wheel, the wheel studs get oiled before the nuts go back on. Let's call it educated habit. But here's the thing: when we tighten nuts and bolts up, we know they're 'tight' because they're stiff to turn. It doesn't change if we oil the threads and mating surfaces, we'll tighten them the same - EXCEPT that their clamping force is greatly increased because they're easier to turn tighter !
The possibilities this machine opens are out there. You could go 100% out of the box, and fit it with a light duty machine head and even grind your own small lathe ways with this, after, you've planed them.
Considering milling machines have just about made shapers obsolete, can't help wondering what working life this planer has left. It's almost like a gigantic desk novelty nowadays !
Absolutely amazing project Mr Rucker ... Fairly admire your knowledge and determination in doing such a great job with all the prep work. It'll be great to see it operating.
Hello Mr. Rucker, this is looking great, can't wait to see it in action! I see the shop catz are also looking great, keep expecting to see them walk by carrying a tool.😎👍🛠
Homework time again. Had to learn about Dutch keys, also known as Scotch keys. (And it is a Dutch pin if it uses a tapered pin.) Much easier than broaching a rectangular keyway. Need strength- use 2 or 3!
Aeesome! Been looking forward to more planer content. You are by far my favorite machinist on the Tubes, i always look forward to getting a new notification that there is a video for me to watch. Thank you Mr. Rucker
Love the build, Keith. An idea, if I may. Drilling two more holes in the hold down nut and chamfering the corners on either side will allow the spanner wrench to turn 90°. Saves you from making a special tool.
After all the videos I just realized it's a metal shaper...I assumed wrongly it was similar to the one you guys did at the museum...very cool...that cutter says it all...love to see a detail video of both working some day...
Very excited for you Keith in nearing completion of the planer. When you speak of powering it, I say contact Dave Richards for a collaborative effort on building a line shaft!
I restored a unit at work with a 350 hp electric motor. I taped up and painted the 6 foot drive shaft in company colors i also painted a white witness stripe down the length of the shaft. My boss saw it went off. Why did you put a race stripe on the drive shaft ! He said. I told him it looked cool and let him go ballistic for five minutes or so. I eventually told hem what the stripe was for and showed him the manufacturer’s instructions book and it recommend a witness line for shaft twist. When you talked about line shafts i thought about my old boss.
Good morning Mr. Rucker! I have really enjoyed your videos I can’t believe that I met some young engineers who bowl on my league that watch your videos also.
Take a short piece of stock, drill two holes in either end the same diameter and width apart as the top holes in the spanner nut, insert pins into the holes on one end and use it as an extension tool for hard to reach areas.
Keith,I'll bet those bevel gears were stripped by an operator not noticing that the tool slide had reached full travel whilst under power feeding. Once the mechanism reaches the thread bound limit there's going to be a bang soon after if the traverse feed isn't disengaged. Later models likely had a slip clutch on the feed to protect the gears.
It has been fun, entertaining and informative watching your restoration of the metal planer -- including all the scrapping! Can't wait to see chip fly. On a different topic, did you ever post video on the final dial for the Victor Safe? I'd love to see that finalized. I enjoyed your family history with the safe and really enjoyed the restoration. In fact, I've enjoyed watching lots and lots and lots of you videos. Thanks.
Two pin punches in the holes (held in one fist), and use a pry bar with one straight end alternated with an L-shaped end. That will drive (or loosen) a two-pin nut that can only be accessed from the top.
I'll admit I didn't watch all of the videos in this series, but wow, the amount of work you're putting into this is amazing. Very cool that you're putting the time into restoring this machine. Thanks for showing how it all works!
Just thinking am 60 today. the machines Keith works on are the type of machines I worked on as apprentice. Makes me feel old when they are called vintage. 🥳
Hello Mr. Rucker, my hat is off to you for saving an important piece of industrial history. Thank you.
A great achievement indeed. So much was wrecked on this machine, then left neglected to corrode. Congratulations, Keith. We have enjoyed taking this journey with you. Thanks for the great videos along the way.
Great work Keith. To tighten the spnner nut, try a heavy washer withe two holes drilled to match the holes in the nut. Then install roll pins that fit in to the holes. Weld a nut in the center of the washer and use a socket and ratchet to tighten the spanner nut. I have made several of these and they work quite well. Can't wait to see it making chips.
Or just drill two holes in the end of a bit of hex, maybe five minutes work if you don't dither.
Ah, finally reached a major point in this rebuild. You must feel great. Thank you for allowing me to peer over your shoulder throughout the process.
One step closer. Great work Keith.
Bonjour Keith,
II note that while you are working, your assistants are casually walking around your workshop :+)
Never mind, your work progresses and I can't wait to see you share with us your steam project.
Amicalement, Raphaël
What an extraordinary piece of machinery.
Great job , I showed my 93 year old dad your show and he thought it wad fantastic also .
Congrats on getting it back together that is a huge milestone! I would say for sure it is better than it ever was. Will be interesting to see what kind of tolerances it holds.
Awesome work Keith... driving it to completion!
One more step in the salvation of another piece of history.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for bringing this great content to us, stay safe during these times!
Getting excited Keith..😉
Looking forward to seeing this run. It's turning out nicely
Well done Keith - great to see you so happy at having got all that back together - all very impressive.
Brilliant work Keith
My wife made a comment tonight about you. "He reminds me of the woodworking guy you used to watch on tv years ago". That was Norm, and that was intended to be a compliment.
Every day is Arbor Day in Keith's shop!
Spectacular machine. It´s was such a treat to see the final assembly.
Another job done well Keith.
A beautiful thing and better than new, it's experienced.
Not a metal worker, seen shapers on youtube, and that machine just makes sense. love learning about the machines you save
Well done Keith. It is so refreshing to see someone take the time and effort to correctly put an older machine back into service. I'll be looking forward to seeing the first chips!
All the parts back together except for oil.
OK, he put a bit of oil on some surfaces but you could see how stiff it was by the time he was messing with the handle !
@@millomweb True, but if that is anything like my Lodge and Shipley lathe of similar vintage, oiler holes are everywhere. I am sure that Keith will appropriately lubricate it when he is ready to "dial it in" and use it.
@@farmalltomf And, if he misses one oiler, it gets forgotten. If on the other hand, each piece was assembled lubricated, the job's already done !
I'd suggest that machine manufacturers don't really expect users to use their machines without oiling working parts. The idea of oiling holes is frequently for the reason that it is not easy to oil the part without. In the case of the tool clamping nuts and the swivel clamping nuts, no oil hole is provided as it is not difficult to oil those threads - but Keith didn't !
I'm not really turning this into a rant or lecture but even changing a car wheel, the wheel studs get oiled before the nuts go back on. Let's call it educated habit. But here's the thing: when we tighten nuts and bolts up, we know they're 'tight' because they're stiff to turn. It doesn't change if we oil the threads and mating surfaces, we'll tighten them the same - EXCEPT that their clamping force is greatly increased because they're easier to turn tighter !
21:30 HOLY CRAP!! It’s together!! Looks awesome!!! What a fun restoration this has been to watch! Thanks so much Keith!
Congrats Keith!!! Short rows!!! Man, it's not been since the Vance that I've been this excited to see a machine under power.
The possibilities this machine opens are out there. You could go 100% out of the box, and fit it with a light duty machine head and even grind your own small lathe ways with this, after, you've planed them.
Really awesome Keith, I can see your excitement as it’s nearly ready to go back into production. I hope it has another 100 years ahead of it.
Considering milling machines have just about made shapers obsolete, can't help wondering what working life this planer has left. It's almost like a gigantic desk novelty nowadays !
very good video..thanks for your time
So close to chips. Better then new. Really enjoying the vides Keith. Thank you.
Congratulations on achieving a major milestone on the restoration!
Great video, well done Keith
What a beautiful old machine - now coming back to life!
Been following this project since the beginning. looking forward to seeing the first chips!
Fantastic! I've really enjoyed watching this restoration, looking forward to the first cut.
That's a major milestone! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
Looks fabulous!
Congratulations. Great work.
Can't wait to see it running and cutting chips.
When I see Keith or Adam mention 'clappers' I always think of the Carson and Webb doing the 'copper clappers' skit.
Must feel good to hit that milestone. Nice work.
Absolutely amazing project Mr Rucker ... Fairly admire your knowledge and determination in doing such a great job with all the prep work. It'll be great to see it operating.
Another great watch!!
awesome series, can't wait to see it make chips!
That has to feel like Christmas morning. Fabulous work, my friend.
Thats very nice Keith. Can't wait to see that thing hog off some metal. Stay safe and healthy.
A very satisfying video!
What a beautiful thing! Thanks for sharing.
gute arbeit! glückwunsch.
Thanks for sharing!
It looks great! A long and rewarding trip I'm sure.
Wow, quite a milestone. I'm really looking forward to seeing this beast work. Thanks for the video. It's appreciated.
I'm looking forward to all the squeaks and squeals it'll make through total want of lubrication !
@@millomweb HaHa. I'm sure that it will sound like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Enjoyed....so much work/effort....awesome project
Great to see that machine reassembled. Looking forward to seeing first chips!
Hello Mr. Rucker, this is looking great, can't wait to see it in action! I see the shop catz are also looking great, keep expecting to see them walk by carrying a tool.😎👍🛠
So exciting!
Your cats are very good at getting into the shots! 😺 Planer work looks great so far gonna be neat when its all assembled.
17:55 Put a drill bit into each hole and use a box end wrench over one bit and against the other to tighten the spanner nut.
yeah or some stock
Homework time again. Had to learn about Dutch keys, also known as Scotch keys. (And it is a Dutch pin if it uses a tapered pin.) Much easier than broaching a rectangular keyway. Need strength- use 2 or 3!
Aeesome! Been looking forward to more planer content. You are by far my favorite machinist on the Tubes, i always look forward to getting a new notification that there is a video for me to watch. Thank you Mr. Rucker
Love the build, Keith.
An idea, if I may. Drilling two more holes in the hold down nut and chamfering the corners on either side will allow the spanner wrench to turn 90°. Saves you from making a special tool.
After all the videos I just realized it's a metal shaper...I assumed wrongly it was similar to the one you guys did at the museum...very cool...that cutter says it all...love to see a detail video of both working some day...
Well done Love to see when making chips!
A gorgeous piece of machinery. You did a lovely job with it.
Coolest machine yet!
Looks great
Good morning Keith.
As always, most impressive.
can not wait to see that beast making chips
THANK YOU...for sharing. Enjoyed.
Amazing.
Hey Keith, al always top notch!1 warm greetings from the Netherlands, and keep safe, Bram
Great Gears
Hello Keith,
The Metal Planer is really starting to look like a complete machine... You must be very pleased.
Take care
Paul,,
Very excited for you Keith in nearing completion of the planer. When you speak of powering it, I say contact Dave Richards for a collaborative effort on building a line shaft!
This is getting exciting.
It is starting to look good won't be long now for the chips.
I restored a unit at work with a 350 hp electric motor. I taped up and painted the 6 foot drive shaft in company colors i also painted a white witness stripe down the length of the shaft. My boss saw it went off. Why did you put a race stripe on the drive shaft ! He said. I told him it looked cool and let him go ballistic for five minutes or so. I eventually told hem what the stripe was for and showed him the manufacturer’s instructions book and it recommend a witness line for shaft twist. When you talked about line shafts i thought about my old boss.
50 episodes complete.. wow.
Looking forward to seeing it run, well done!
Your shop cat is on patrol again. BTW, Thanks for this series. Have enjoyed it. Wish you well.
Both the kitties made a brief appearance. They're still a bit camera shy.
Is that "Josie", the local stray cat that liked to visit Keith's shop?
Brilliant once again, thank you
Magnificent. Thanks Keith.
Good morning Mr. Rucker! I have really enjoyed your videos I can’t believe that I met some young engineers who bowl on my league that watch your videos also.
Maybe we can get a thousand clapper boxes clapping together to applaud!
Thanks for the video Keith 👍👏👏👏🇬🇧
Congratulations! Forward to the 19th century. It looks more like an operational machine on a regular basis.
My leinen has similar screws with pins. I found bending some round bar in a U shape works quite well.
Sounds like you got a good workout pressing the studs in.
Beautiful work :) I really don't have a comment, just wanted to show my support!
It looks good, Keith, maybe you need two more holes on that nut to catch on with your pin spanner.
Thanks for the great content, I look forward to all of your video's
Take a short piece of stock, drill two holes in either end the same diameter and width apart as the top holes in the spanner nut, insert pins into the holes on one end and use it as an extension tool for hard to reach areas.
The planer looks great, looking forward to seeing it make chips.
Nice and tight .. precise fits.
Mr. Rucker is getting hot on the finishing stretch now, he is churning out planer videos!
Morning Keith
Keith,I'll bet those bevel gears were stripped by an operator not noticing that the tool slide had reached full travel whilst under power feeding. Once the mechanism reaches the thread bound limit there's going to be a bang soon after if the traverse feed isn't disengaged. Later models likely had a slip clutch on the feed to protect the gears.
It has been fun, entertaining and informative watching your restoration of the metal planer -- including all the scrapping! Can't wait to see chip fly.
On a different topic, did you ever post video on the final dial for the Victor Safe? I'd love to see that finalized. I enjoyed your family history with the safe and really enjoyed the restoration. In fact, I've enjoyed watching lots and lots and lots of you videos. Thanks.
Two pin punches in the holes (held in one fist), and use a pry bar with one straight end alternated with an L-shaped end. That will drive (or loosen) a two-pin nut that can only be accessed from the top.