DIY Through-Spindle Coolant Drawbar Bolt! | Shop Made Tools

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  • Опубликовано: 18 апр 2024
  • Tired of coolant limitations on your manual milling machine? We were too, so we decided to ditch the limitations and made a game-changing through-spindle coolant drawbar bolt for our Zayer milling machine! We'll take you step-by-step through the process and show you the first test to see how it works! We’ll machine the custom bolt on the lathe, including threading and that all-important deep hole drilling. Then, it's over to the milling machine to mill the hex pattern and the drill the crucial through-hole for coolant flow. We also show making the rotary union joint that allows the bolt to spin freely while delivering coolant to the tool holder. Finally, we assemble the drawbar bolt and put it to the test, showcasing the upgraded coolant flow in all its glory. This is a DIY project we’ve never seen before, and it’s definitely going to take our milling game to a whole new level!
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    - Hafco BM-63VE Milling machine
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  • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
    @CuttingEdgeEngineering  27 дней назад +525

    What do you guys think of the through-spindle coolant drawbar bolt? We've never seen anything like it on a manual milling machine before - have you? Let us know your thoughts or any questions you've got in the comments below! 😄👍
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    • @henrymorrey4150
      @henrymorrey4150 27 дней назад +30

      You guys need to make videos quicker…. Your videos are literally my crack addiction in life.. 6 or 7 days in between is not good enough lol

    • @pieandmashlover
      @pieandmashlover 27 дней назад +8

      Strewth! I’m on time for a change!! 😂 Whoop whoop!!! 🥳🥳🥳

    • @bostedtap8399
      @bostedtap8399 27 дней назад +14

      Shop made quality, certainly not "DIY" Kurtis, 👌.
      Excellent addition to the mill, through coolant tools are very affordable now as you definitely know. I noticed you have a through coolant attachment on your turret mill.
      Lovely job both as always guys,have a great, and not to hard working weekend.

    • @Murphyslawfarm
      @Murphyslawfarm 27 дней назад +21

      I have a suggestion what about a Y joint at were the coolant is so you can just turn a valve and you can chose air or coolant. Just a idea

    • @darkwinter7395
      @darkwinter7395 27 дней назад +7

      I have seen something like it online somewhere - but I think it was another DIY adapter??? It's been years and I can't remember the details...

  • @ScottHammet
    @ScottHammet 27 дней назад +280

    $45 in parts, a dash of world-class skill, some scrap metal, and you get an industrial tool/work of art brought to you through the magic of expert film and editing. Always impressive to watch.

    • @demonknight7965
      @demonknight7965 27 дней назад +17

      Dont forget a few F*off trains and air compresssors thrown in for good measure. Lol

    • @Ty-bz7zx
      @Ty-bz7zx 27 дней назад +9

      And Homie ....

    • @darkjudge8786
      @darkjudge8786 27 дней назад +1

      Yeah...but he could have solved the problem using a $5 rubber mallet that he probably already owns to tap the union joint he bought instead. Would have had a better setup and saved 3 hours, $40 and the wear and tear on his kit. Just because someone can do clever engineering doesn't mean they pick the right solution. Just look at that fucking crane saga.

    • @DenzelLN936
      @DenzelLN936 26 дней назад +2

      🤮

    • @Ty-bz7zx
      @Ty-bz7zx 26 дней назад

      @@darkjudge8786 H8r

  • @MrRitudo
    @MrRitudo 27 дней назад +720

    2 Banana... i was eating my Corn flakes....... now i have milk on my keyboad... .... .. good one! 😅🤣

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  27 дней назад +166

      😂 hahaa awesome we were hoping viewers might get a laugh out of that one

    • @blackindian9554
      @blackindian9554 27 дней назад +37

      I spat out my beer an almost choked

    • @bobinator17
      @bobinator17 27 дней назад +19

      I had a good chuckle! Love it!

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 27 дней назад +28

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering It is a lovely measuring tool, and very useful as well, especially if you are going for close enough measures.

    • @BabyMakR
      @BabyMakR 27 дней назад +11

      Speaking of which @CuttingEdgeEngineering when are they going to be back in stock?

  • @Codebreakerblue
    @Codebreakerblue 27 дней назад +67

    As someone with audio processing difficulties, I am immensely appreciative of your consistent and high-quality subtitles. Fantastic work as always.

  • @talljake
    @talljake 19 дней назад +3

    That slow mo shot of the compressed air ejecting the coolant through the tool was fantastic! Great work as always you two!

  • @horstyoutube6413
    @horstyoutube6413 27 дней назад +249

    Always nice to see Kurtis running his little jeweller‘s lathe.

    • @Pest789
      @Pest789 27 дней назад +21

      I'm a big fan of the 40mm pilot drills.

    • @danielcarter305
      @danielcarter305 27 дней назад +10

      My grandfather left me and my father his lathe, and his uncals.?) jewelers lathe. I have been learning how to make watch parts and pens.

    • @pearlbluesoul
      @pearlbluesoul 27 дней назад +1

      😂

    • @R.Daneel
      @R.Daneel 27 дней назад +9

      @@danielcarter305 Sounds like your grandfather left you far more than his lathe....

    • @MikeBaxterABC
      @MikeBaxterABC 27 дней назад +1

      @@danielcarter305 I always wanted to get a mini lathe for the Locksmith Shop .. I used to do a lot of lock repair, and even light welding, and odd ball repairs.
      But I sold the building and am retired now, .. I might get one anyway though!! :) (someday?)

  • @tedium37
    @tedium37 27 дней назад +74

    The slo-mo wet shot was just missing Curtis dancing and Karen singing "He's a maniac, maniac!" 😂

    • @recondax
      @recondax 27 дней назад +6

      Or "Sing in the Rain" would be another tune to consider.

    • @paulcooper9135
      @paulcooper9135 25 дней назад +2

      Great ... now I'm trying NOT to picture Kurtis dressed in a cheesy 80's bodysuit complete with the wool leg warmers dancing under the mill!!!

    • @garymallard4699
      @garymallard4699 23 дня назад

      Did you use a bucket too?? to pour over yourself ?? or make a tool to do that for you ?? 😉
      🇨🇦🤓🤟

  • @bsjcook
    @bsjcook 27 дней назад +19

    Are we right in thinking that the "out takes" take longer than the machining? Your videographer is a saint!

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  26 дней назад +15

      The words are hard to get out sometimes lol but he's getting better! 😅

    • @maxsnts
      @maxsnts 25 дней назад +1

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Nobody would complain if you left a few mistakes in the video to cut down on restarting time.
      I think people would not care.

  • @user-jj7xh2ji6h
    @user-jj7xh2ji6h 26 дней назад +11

    Great opening with the birds singing. Also glad to hear the "banana" reference again. Good to hear the Classics.

  • @keithknotts227
    @keithknotts227 27 дней назад +104

    Nothing is better than seeing a notification for a new CEE video. You're videos truly get me through the week when it's been a bad one, or a good week. Thank you all so much for continuing to make videos for us. It means a lot to us that watch. Homie was very well-mannered around George and friends. He's such a good boy.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  27 дней назад +23

      Hey mate thanks for watching We're so glad the videos can brighten your week, no matter what kind of week it is.

    • @asw19B100
      @asw19B100 27 дней назад +5

      I think Homie may have dropped a couple WTF f-bombs while Kurtis was humoring George and friends, who appear to be as well tuned in to Friday’s as the rest of us. Really outstanding content K&K!

    • @kaushikdas7412
      @kaushikdas7412 27 дней назад +3

      you wrote my feeling into word

  • @andrewpowell6457
    @andrewpowell6457 27 дней назад +134

    Love seeing a workshop upgrade. Homey and the birds. Have a great weekend Karen & Kurtis.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  27 дней назад +19

      Thanks Andrew great to see you are enjoying the videos as always. Say Hi to your dad for us

    • @andrewpowell6457
      @andrewpowell6457 27 дней назад +15

      ​@@CuttingEdgeEngineering He said to say Hi to you both, he's watching the Repair shop I'll download ep for him for tomorrow

    • @jerryjohns7358
      @jerryjohns7358 27 дней назад +13

      Homey and the Birds is a rock band I think.

    • @Neptun2006
      @Neptun2006 26 дней назад +5

      I’m from Germany and have the cc on. It even translates the birds in German 😂

  • @nunosantiago2273
    @nunosantiago2273 26 дней назад +6

    A couple of hours to make...It would have taken me a month and it wouldn't look anything like yours. You're a true artist!

  • @pawelpopolski9004
    @pawelpopolski9004 27 дней назад +60

    The intro is not 'Snakes on a Plane', but 'Birds on a Crane' ;-)

  • @jbonegw
    @jbonegw 27 дней назад +41

    More crane content? Very much yes please. 😁

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  27 дней назад +31

      next week!

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 27 дней назад +6

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineering Crane is definitely not getting the Hayes assembly method then. Assembly is the reverse of removal is not exactly helpful.

    • @pieflies
      @pieflies 27 дней назад +2

      Moe crane content

    • @bengrogan9710
      @bengrogan9710 25 дней назад

      @@SeanBZA Assembly is the reverse of dissasembly - Until you factor in aged and deformed parts lol

  • @feynthefallen
    @feynthefallen 27 дней назад +3

    Thanks for showing us how Kurtis manipulated the controls when he cut that thread. That was very interesting to see. Every machinist basically has their own style, and it's frankly much more interesting to see the controls being manipulated than to see chips flying. When you've seen one chip, you've pretty much seen em all, at least for that work piece. Please do more such shots of Kurtis driving his machines.

  • @julioburgos4979
    @julioburgos4979 27 дней назад +4

    I don't know why but your machining videos are so relaxing. Love your channel!!!

  • @zachbelstra4901
    @zachbelstra4901 27 дней назад +19

    The slow-mo shot of the coolant helix coming through the face mill was a great piece of work! Nice shooting, Karen. Keep up the good work, guys, and give Homie some pats from us here in Indiana, USA.

  • @erniemathews5085
    @erniemathews5085 27 дней назад +4

    Your camera work and editing has just gone from strength to strength. In really enjoy your presentations, not to mention I learn things every time- I can be a big help for my son.

  • @bunnywarren
    @bunnywarren 27 дней назад +13

    "No union joint likes being hit with a hammer" - wise words indeed.

  • @schlaznger8049
    @schlaznger8049 27 дней назад +56

    I'm glad you put the clamp on the coolant line and attached it to the machine. I knew a guy that was running a coolant thru setup like this. The bearings locked up one day while the spindle was turning about 2000 ish pulling the coolant line loose and spun it around the head at the same speed. Attached to the coolant line was a brass T 90 degree fitting which struck the operator in the head countless times before he fell to the ground. It completely caved in the right side of his head like hamburger.

    • @markdauncey927
      @markdauncey927 27 дней назад +5

      2000 rpm without proper restraint is pretty risky. The normal drag would be fairly significant anyway.

    • @pmiller7886
      @pmiller7886 27 дней назад +13

      Perhaps making a breakable failsafe part on the hosepipe connection if the bearing were to seize up. Rather a cheap snapped hose fitting than a damaged custom made unit or a damaged Kurtis. Cheers for a great video!

    • @AlexanderGee
      @AlexanderGee 27 дней назад +13

      Well those sentences kept getting worse and worse +_+

    • @ronm3245
      @ronm3245 27 дней назад +3

      Speaking of hamburger, I wonder if that's what K is feeding to the birdies.

    • @feynthefallen
      @feynthefallen 27 дней назад +7

      @@pmiller7886 I concur. They make these pop connections that are designed to pull out if the hose gets snatched so it doesn't scythe once through the entire shop when something finally gives. As an added benefit, it'll let you know by way of a gentle coolant shower when it's time to change your bearings up there.

  • @diras2010
    @diras2010 22 дня назад

    That's what Engineering, machining and a little ingenuity brings about, a well thought, absolutely useful and easy, problem-solver device. Works as intended and even better because it can sustain hammer blows, which a "ready-made" part cannot do

  • @eugenecussen3735
    @eugenecussen3735 26 дней назад +2

    Dog, crazy birds, engineering and a very supportive partner....what more could a man want!!

  • @chongshenchang9367
    @chongshenchang9367 27 дней назад +40

    One and only luckiest man on earth to be able to show all his abilities and expertise to his beloved Karen.
    Kurtis's jobs are always very satisfying. The way he explains every aspects of the machine and tools add another bonus to his work.

  • @craig7350
    @craig7350 27 дней назад +110

    I chuckled when I saw the banana caliper. First time viewers would be like ... "what the f*ck did he just say?"

    • @legionofanon
      @legionofanon 27 дней назад +7

      Its all bananers, thats why

    • @1oddtech
      @1oddtech 27 дней назад +5

      Did you miss him call the chrome bar is 2 bananas in diameter? Us Americans will use any measurement system other than metric

    • @Hyratel
      @Hyratel 26 дней назад +1

      Very funny long-standing combination gag+courtesy to American viewers, i honestly don't see how someone could be mad about it.

    • @shawnmiller4781
      @shawnmiller4781 26 дней назад +1

      @@1oddtechMetric is just measuring with croissants

  • @0ADVISOR0
    @0ADVISOR0 26 дней назад +3

    Lovely, now your machine can double as a garden sprinkler in need. Love it!

  • @DrunkenDemon
    @DrunkenDemon 25 дней назад +1

    That sped up footage with the normal sound is just the best thing ever. :) thank you for the extra efford.

  • @bongosock
    @bongosock 27 дней назад +28

    Fuck I got a laugh out of the banana calipers!
    It simply can't be overstated how important it is to have access to precision measurement devices in the workshop ;)

  • @user-iy6de7qi1r
    @user-iy6de7qi1r 27 дней назад +43

    I started machine work in 71, in a high school machine shop with about fifteen WWII nine inch South bends, a couple 16 inch and an Induma vertical mill with a CNC package. I never imagined I'd be using carbide inserts like I do, most of my work has been related to engines and fabrication of tooling. I really enjoy the ease with which you move from tooling to production work, it's been life's pleasures for more than fifty years for me. I just wish my own "pit bull" were as easy to get along with the wild life as Homeless seems to be. I'm surrounded by woods, and my Raven is constantly bringing home her kill. Seeing you feed the birds is an interesting perspective on Australia. This is one of my favorites!

    • @BobOBob
      @BobOBob 26 дней назад +2

      That's about when & where I first used a lathe, too. Unfortunately, sort of, I went into software instead, and only ever owned a Sherline. On which I have made projects that would get instantly lost in CEE's chip pan.

    • @michaelallen1432
      @michaelallen1432 26 дней назад

      I think homie is a staffy. I think it's one of the breeds that pitties were bred from.

    • @davidelliott5843
      @davidelliott5843 25 дней назад +3

      We have a tame wild crow that politely asks to be fed. S/he has worked out that being nice is far more profitable than demanding attention like crows usually do.

    • @user-iy6de7qi1r
      @user-iy6de7qi1r 25 дней назад

      @@davidelliott5843 Sometimes I wish people were smart enough to figure that out!

  • @billmullins6833
    @billmullins6833 27 дней назад +7

    I love the way you start threading with the milling machine but always do most of the work by hand. I've watched a few guys thread holes with the tap chucked into a a drill. It always reminds me of how careful you are. I would think that tapping a thread with a power tool opens up the possibility of breaking a tap. Your attention to detail is always a pleasure to watch.

    • @Jezeppi1
      @Jezeppi1 26 дней назад

      When he starts the tap with the machine it ensures the tap starts straight, in fact perfectly straight. 😊
      Then finishes by hand, for safety. ✅😊

    • @billmullins6833
      @billmullins6833 26 дней назад +1

      @@Jezeppi1 That's kind of what I said. I can see how it would be very easy to start a tam just a tad off perpendicular.

    • @arthurmoore9488
      @arthurmoore9488 26 дней назад

      @@billmullins6833 That always sucks, but is super easy to get off axes with larger taps.

    • @billmullins6833
      @billmullins6833 26 дней назад

      @@arthurmoore9488 Even though I have only needed to tap a couple of holes in my time I figured that was the case.

  • @doughostetler8972
    @doughostetler8972 25 дней назад +3

    I would think it’s been discussed but, I would really like to hear you go over the educational and real world experiences that have helped get you this point. Just awesome Kurtis.

  • @bobinator17
    @bobinator17 27 дней назад +48

    I Love how Homey now Welcomes the rest of the gang, George & Friends, and knows its "feeding time"... pays no attention to the birds and waits his turn :)

  • @johannesfiftyeight9287
    @johannesfiftyeight9287 27 дней назад +17

    This is one of the things I like about this channel... Buying a part or tool isn't always possible, but if you have the capability to make them, great!
    I had no clue as to how the static portion was going to work and when I saw the bearings I was a bit surprised. Nice work!
    It's a rainy spring day here in Northern Germany and all the fruit trees are in full bloom! 🌼🌷
    Have a great weekend and thanks for the video! 🍻

  • @TheRudeboi1212
    @TheRudeboi1212 26 дней назад +11

    I love these videos so much. When my grandad died, he left me a myford ML7. You've given me the inclination to finally put it in my work shop and try and use it more. Thanks, Kurtis.

  • @smarthome2660
    @smarthome2660 27 дней назад +5

    Very nice tool Kurtis. Coolant through tooling really does dissipate heat. When I had to bore 4 - 9" holes in a 6' x 7' x 16" press plate the coolant through tools made a difference, but still I had to rough the holes in one day, and finish them to size the next day, to hold a tolerance of 0.0002 for location & 0.0005 for size. I also find it amazing that these old machines can hold the tolerances. My machine was a 50 year old Cincinnati Gilbert Horizontal Boring Mill. That was 38 years ago.

    • @arthurmoore9488
      @arthurmoore9488 26 дней назад

      Holey cow. That's tolerance levels where room temperature can cause problems!

  • @iblong9505
    @iblong9505 27 дней назад +23

    Kinda crazy to think you're an operating shop but still manage to put out well done vids so religiously. I'd like to see a Day in the Life vid sometime

    • @samleigh7817
      @samleigh7817 27 дней назад +7

      They did one a while back.

    • @davidduma7615
      @davidduma7615 27 дней назад +3

      I would walk eight furlongs for a chance to meet Kurtis.

  • @asianlover666
    @asianlover666 27 дней назад +9

    Using the hex block was really smart. This is why I love this channel.

    • @alro2434
      @alro2434 27 дней назад +2

      The collet's lock nut.

  • @schwuzi
    @schwuzi 27 дней назад +15

    It took me until you brought out the seals to understand how this thing would work. Very nice job and editing!

  • @markg4327
    @markg4327 26 дней назад +1

    The only channel with bird breaks instead of advertising

  • @robertyork386
    @robertyork386 27 дней назад +13

    Kurtis, you make engineering look like magic!! That the previous owner got by with threaded rod with a couple of nuts shows how far technology has come, and how you're inspired to make the most of your equipment.
    Match that with Karen's fabulous videography and I reckon you're the "Dynamic Duo of Engineering"!!! ❤

  • @damianwright3690
    @damianwright3690 27 дней назад +17

    There are times I wish I could share this channel with Dad. His thing was shop engineering, and interesting (often engineering) stuff in general. RIP 20-some years.

  • @AndreZA979
    @AndreZA979 24 дня назад +1

    So satisfying watching scrap metal get transformed into useful tools.

  • @jcbro86
    @jcbro86 26 дней назад

    I’m sure it’s no big deal to a machinist, but it always blows my mind when you thread a part in a lathe like that

  • @GrumpyHarleyRider
    @GrumpyHarleyRider 27 дней назад +30

    That's nice work Big K! When I was last in a machine shop, we made parts for underground drilling rigs, and they were always wear parts, and always machined from 4140. I used to like working with that material.
    Was nice to hear George singing for us as well!
    Hope you have a good weekend.

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  27 дней назад +14

      Hey mate! Those underground drill rigs are no joke! Glad you enjoyed George's serenade, maybe he'll grace us with another tune soon. You have a great weekend too thanks for your support & super thanks 😎👊

  • @TheUncleRuckus
    @TheUncleRuckus 27 дней назад +8

    Nothing to say just an obligatory algorithm boost for the channel. 👍👍

  • @iankr
    @iankr 9 дней назад

    Wow. I know nothing about this stuff, but I'm fascinated by the intricate accuracy of the lathe. Particularly when you're threading the bolt and going over it again, and it mills in exactly the same place each time! Fascinating. Thank you.

  • @RipVW68
    @RipVW68 25 дней назад +1

    Homeless steals it in the end. Always enjoy the content and effort. Appreciated!

  • @drewcagno
    @drewcagno 27 дней назад +4

    As a non-metric member of the community, I approve of the return to the banana system of measurement!

  • @dimdim4112
    @dimdim4112 27 дней назад +33

    Good morning from Bulgaria 🇧🇬

    • @Stefoshark
      @Stefoshark 27 дней назад +9

      Hi from Canada 🇨🇦 😊

    • @mrdebug6581
      @mrdebug6581 27 дней назад +5

      Germany Here 🇩🇪😁

    • @Derewiczna123
      @Derewiczna123 27 дней назад +5

      Poland watching😀

    • @al1sa920
      @al1sa920 27 дней назад +6

      Russia 🇷🇺 as well

    • @AndyFromBeaverton
      @AndyFromBeaverton 27 дней назад +3

      Good evening from Alpha Centauri.

  • @robertcockerell
    @robertcockerell 24 дня назад

    Not a machinist and it just blows my mind when you make these shop made tools and they seem better than the original designs.

  • @ralphaverill2001
    @ralphaverill2001 27 дней назад +4

    One of your best videos! Few things are more gratifying than creating something useful from material out of the scrap bin.
    In a past life, Kurtis, I'm convinced you were a Connecticut Yankee.

  • @joekanicki5306
    @joekanicki5306 27 дней назад +15

    Great way to start off the morning! The skills of Kurtis and Karen team so well in these videos it really is a treat to watch them. Be well and stay safe from Texas.

  • @DownToNerd
    @DownToNerd 27 дней назад +9

    You bring a weekly smile to my face, thank you for that!

  • @user-cy6mi4cs3c
    @user-cy6mi4cs3c 26 дней назад +2

    Greetings from Boise, Idaho! The "Michelangelo of Machinists" has done it again! Well Done, Sir! I kept trying to visualize the final product, but didn't see it materializing until the seals and bearings went in. Marvelous, Michelangelo! And Karen, I've watched your video work improve over the weeks and months and I am continually impressed with your artistry and creativity. The slow motion of the coolant coming out of the bit at the end of your video was really beautiful! Well Done, Madam! I've got to figure out a proper name for you! Thanks!

  • @joselrodriguez5999
    @joselrodriguez5999 26 дней назад +1

    Big or small your craftmanship is outstanding! PS: Very interested in the through coolant upgrade for the Bridgeport-type mills using a small caliber rifle barrel that you mentioned in Patreon. Never thought about that! Those barrels grow on trees here in the US :) Best candidates are the 17 HMR (.172 or 4.4mm, the 204 Ruger (.204 or 5.2mm) but any 22 (5.7mm) will still leave you a strong 7/16 drawbar (11.1mm). Best of all the coolant will come spinning! 😊

  • @Gnarlodious
    @Gnarlodious 27 дней назад +9

    Banana caliper alert! Love those Aussie magpies, beautiful warble!

  • @oggzm4982
    @oggzm4982 27 дней назад +5

    New tool day is always a good day, even better when shop made.

  • @JerryMabrey
    @JerryMabrey 27 дней назад +2

    I love to see older tooling getting a make over and modernized, this channel shows it can be done and it doesn't cost a small fortune of buying it new. I look forward to watching every Friday morning. IM LOVIN IT!!!!!

  • @vaderdudenator1
    @vaderdudenator1 23 дня назад

    Part of what makes this channel uniquely great is that this is (seemingly) Kurtis’ actual job. So there’s a minimum of fluff and made for TV, content creator nonsense like inevitably creeped into other machining channels videos.

  • @javisstuff
    @javisstuff 27 дней назад +9

    It sure will improve cut quality and tool life, superb job as always! However, if it was to be sold as a kit for manual milling machines, it should come with an umbrela, raimcoat or something!

  • @danielcarter305
    @danielcarter305 27 дней назад +41

    Good morning from California's beautiful wine country! Another long week! Thank you, Kurtis and Karen. You guys make every week better. I have been kinda reluctant to tell you that you guys have helped me a great deal. I stoped taking my opioid pain medication 29 days ago and I have been watching CCE videos along with my favorite music video to keep my mind off of pain and drugs. Thank You grately Karen and Kurtis for all you do for us viewers!❤❤❤

    • @Horus9339
      @Horus9339 27 дней назад +3

      Good luck Daniel, I cannot even imagine how difficult that must be. Love you buddy, my best wishes are with you.

    • @johngordonhouchen1312
      @johngordonhouchen1312 27 дней назад +4

      Good wishes for your journey man ,getting off is not easy.theres a lot of fella's watching RUclips to offset the bad stuff,when you find a great couple of people to watch it makes it worth it , not forgetting 1 cool Staffordshire bull !

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  27 дней назад +12

      Hey mate! Huge congrats on 29 days off opioids, that's a fantastic accomplishment! We're so glad that our videos, along with your fav music, have been a helpful distraction during this challenging time. Keep it up mate we're cheering you on from here - Cheers K,K&H

    • @trevorgrimes7273
      @trevorgrimes7273 27 дней назад +3

      I think you need to make some sheet metal guards to keep the swarf and suds off the floor

    • @Horus9339
      @Horus9339 27 дней назад +1

      @@trevorgrimes7273 Guards? Uggg we men be.

  • @Stefan_Kawalec
    @Stefan_Kawalec 25 дней назад +1

    44:06 that's one expensive sprinkler you got there.
    Excellent job. The idea behind the drawbar is genius. At some point your own, tailor-made tools are the only viable solution.
    We need some raw footage of your machining to fully appreciate all the magic and hard work Karen is doing.

  • @haroldconover5221
    @haroldconover5221 20 дней назад

    I'm just an old carpenter and I have always been fascinated by your job .

  • @johncarey9149
    @johncarey9149 27 дней назад +9

    Way to go with the arty-farty slow-mo water shot ... 😁

  • @CharlesTun4
    @CharlesTun4 27 дней назад +17

    Good morning from the UK 👋🇬🇧

    • @Stefoshark
      @Stefoshark 27 дней назад +4

      Hi from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @michaelshinn162
    @michaelshinn162 25 дней назад

    Beautiful sunrise, Karen. Sometimes it's nice to slow down and appreciate the world around us. Keep up the good work. You two put out some great content.

  • @marcgrundfor8366
    @marcgrundfor8366 22 дня назад

    Kurtis and Karen, I can't tell you how much I enjoy your posts. As I have said before they just bring me back to working in my friends injection mold shop. We always had to come up with ways to solve problems with the tools and material we had on hand. 🙂

  • @jackdunagan331
    @jackdunagan331 27 дней назад +17

    Many years ago in college I worked part time cleaning up in a machine shop. The take away...Don't leave the key in the lathe chuck! 30 years later I still dream of having a lathe and mill. Great work. Great Videos. See you next week.

    • @Horus9339
      @Horus9339 27 дней назад +5

      I did the same once, the key hit the roof and scared the bejesus out of me. It is that once in a lifetime experience that keeps you focused from henceforth.

    • @anned8634
      @anned8634 27 дней назад +11

      i went to a machinist school and all the lathes had a safety switch where you had put the chuck key into it before the machine would run.

    • @Horus9339
      @Horus9339 27 дней назад +2

      @@anned8634 Good idea, better yet would be a taser that zaps you if you forget to remove the key. Pavlov's dog style conditioning. If it creates an second nature response of removing the key from the chuck all's good. Switches can break, doing the correct thing automatically is the winner, however it is learnt.

  • @robertrawlings
    @robertrawlings 27 дней назад +11

    Guy's that's an upgrade that was well worth doing , good sensible advise regarding drilling long deep holes so many people get it wrong.😊

  • @elijahmichaels1053
    @elijahmichaels1053 26 дней назад +1

    I love seeing organized tools being used and then put away in the correct, organized location. Calms my OCD

  • @BigNastyB18
    @BigNastyB18 23 дня назад

    Love this channel, I’m American and from across the world and Curtis is still the most relatable guy on RUclips, talks like every guy in the shop just with an Australian accent, and using metric, and bananas 🤢

  • @santeebandit3246
    @santeebandit3246 19 дней назад

    Ohhhhh how I love the hyper speed tap tap tap edits.
    Curtis dammit Jim love your work. Spent 19 years in rapid prototyping industry. Around plenty of Bridgeport milling machines, lathes, Japanese pantographs. Just love manual machining. Such a skill. Such a craft. ❤

  • @sawboneiomc8809
    @sawboneiomc8809 27 дней назад +693

    Ya know mate...your intro should be ...”Kurtis and Karen from Cutting Edge Engineering”..I think we all agree that she makes the videos just as entertaining as you. You picked up a good one there when she said yes....👍

    • @danielstellmon5330
      @danielstellmon5330 27 дней назад +55

      I agree, but I think Karen stays off camera on purpose.

    • @viqtahkorir7622
      @viqtahkorir7622 27 дней назад +3

      I concur

    • @fredk.2001
      @fredk.2001 27 дней назад +4

      Quite right!

    • @FulsomeMcGinley
      @FulsomeMcGinley 27 дней назад +14

      I’ve seen her on camera once. She couldn’t undo the bolt either.

    • @JWbrasser
      @JWbrasser 27 дней назад +42

      @@danielstellmon5330 yeah but her being VISIBLE and her being CREDITED are separate things

  • @skwerlz
    @skwerlz 27 дней назад +7

    Always a beautiful sight when a plan comes together. And those birds are getting cooler by the week.

  • @rollinglight1
    @rollinglight1 27 дней назад +2

    Karen. Your video production is spot on. You and Curtis make a great team and lets not forget Homie. I get great pleasure from watching your weekly videos. Truly a joy.

  • @MrGeroth
    @MrGeroth 25 дней назад

    Those birds are amazing. Love their calls.

  • @johnh1192
    @johnh1192 27 дней назад +4

    I feel like I know George and Jeffrey personally. I love your videos, thank you very much!

  • @dysartes
    @dysartes 27 дней назад +7

    Nice to see the return of the banana-gauge.

  • @gino7444
    @gino7444 26 дней назад +1

    Kurtis you're not only a craftsman but also an artist, every time i am in aw, thanks mate!.

  • @mdouglaswray
    @mdouglaswray 26 дней назад +1

    That banana caliper cracks me up every time you use it.

  • @stephenpoe2037
    @stephenpoe2037 27 дней назад +3

    Rain drops keep falling on the mill ! Wonderful video with amazing skills ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @ronnydowdy7432
    @ronnydowdy7432 27 дней назад +9

    Homemade shop tools are the best way to save money.

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau 27 дней назад +1

      Save time if the part is unobtainable or has a lead time of months.

  • @ex-subsailor3480
    @ex-subsailor3480 27 дней назад +7

    Nice job Curtis. I like how you approach problems... "If they don't make what I need, eff it, I'll just make it myself"!!! Spot on mate!!!

  • @ormirian7364
    @ormirian7364 25 дней назад +1

    Love the slo-mo of the through coolant

  • @jamiefekete4566
    @jamiefekete4566 24 дня назад +1

    Love the videos those birds sing so beautifully

  • @mortis4321
    @mortis4321 27 дней назад +8

    Making your own tools always has some charm in it and I cannot wait to watch this one sipping my morning coffee.

  • @markB40
    @markB40 27 дней назад +4

    Always enjoy watching your videos, I’ve been a plant mechanic since 1978 and even though we were taught machining techniques and having used a lathe during my career watching you just shows how amateur my knowledge actually is.

  • @ggoo9188
    @ggoo9188 16 дней назад

    I absolutely love your content. It’s refreshing to see someone with a skilled trade showcasing their abilities and hopefully motivating some younger people to go to a trade school. Well done you two!

  • @davidvolvostewart1592
    @davidvolvostewart1592 25 дней назад

    2 pieces of scrap metal turned into functional art. One crappy threaded bolt into the bin. Genius.

  • @SeanBZA
    @SeanBZA 27 дней назад +3

    For the other mill probably best to get a meter of hollow bar with that hole in it already. Yes you will need to make a plug for the top section, but that is a lot easier than trying to remove a broken drill that is absolutely determined to wander.

  • @18robsmith
    @18robsmith 27 дней назад +5

    Great to see the return of the yellow bananaometer 🙂

  • @guerro327
    @guerro327 27 дней назад +1

    Great craftsmanship on making this piece. I was wondering if the hose was going to be enough to hold the collar stationary but looks like it will be.

  • @barillius
    @barillius 25 дней назад

    Just brilliant.... everything from the commentary, the 'asides', the nature, the machines, the videography, .... the human essence. I really don't know why there aren't a minimum of 1 million subscribers by now. Thank you Kurtis, Karen, Homey et al... always a joy.

  • @ianbird9143
    @ianbird9143 27 дней назад +15

    Homey and the Butcherbirds…..sound like a punk band …..
    Happy Friday World. 🌍 xx

  • @VernBigDaddy
    @VernBigDaddy 27 дней назад +5

    Insomniac fan from Texas present and accounted for!

  • @craigpearce266
    @craigpearce266 26 дней назад +1

    Homeless is so happy to show just how happy he is. Awesome job you two

  • @dwjr5129
    @dwjr5129 27 дней назад +2

    Kurtis and Karen, your roll up your sleeves and get it done attitude is exactly why you have two successful businesses and will continue to thrive in the future. I get inspired by your videos as much for your work ethic as well as the amazing projects you accomplish. Peace from the states! 🇦🇺🇺🇸

  • @TrondBrgeKrokli
    @TrondBrgeKrokli 27 дней назад +36

    By the way, I love that you are still using the "banana measurements". 😂😂

    • @CuttingEdgeEngineering
      @CuttingEdgeEngineering  27 дней назад +36

      Our channel is actually a covert Imperial to Metric conversion program 🧐

    • @henkoosterhof5947
      @henkoosterhof5947 27 дней назад +3

      @@CuttingEdgeEngineeringas long as the measure banana not get bent it should be okay. Or you should find out the miss measurement to get the right one😉.

    • @ericeisele6933
      @ericeisele6933 27 дней назад +5

      ​@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringSorry Kurtis,, I am too old a dog to be taught that new trick. Hahaha Hahaha
      Forever Bananas 🍌

    • @tompugh388
      @tompugh388 27 дней назад

      Infintessimal accuracy over metric with imperial.

    • @merlinpearson4360
      @merlinpearson4360 27 дней назад

      ​@@tompugh388no..?

  • @davidsullivan9515
    @davidsullivan9515 27 дней назад +9

    Always a good part of the day when a new machining video comes 👍😁

  • @trucks_channel_razborgruz
    @trucks_channel_razborgruz 21 день назад +1

    *Hi, friend! Thank you! we appreciate it! good luck!* 🙃

  • @hoilst265
    @hoilst265 27 дней назад +7

    Wow. Those opening shots almost make the Goldie look...charming. :)