“Everything is cold, including me!” 🥶 Hi Paul, this cold weather is certainly not inspiring me to return to my workshop other than for short spells. My to do list is growing and growing. Watching you improve these Chinese “kit of parts” is an enjoyable distraction. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😀
Thank you Robert, the photo graphics are so good I recognise buildings and it's totally immersive. You only see 2D but with the goggles I see full 3D with depth. As members of my family have tried out the goggles they have all said "oh wow!!" Cheers
I'd love a little shaper like yours - unfortunately they are like hens teeth here in Australia. Even the big clunking 3 phase ones are not common, most have gone to the scrap yard now. I have the Gingery book on how to make a shaper sitting in my one day pile, so maybe one day!.
You have just done some of the modifications I have planned for my Vevor vice, although I will be machining some hold down bolt washers from some stainless I have in my bits box. I totally agree about the casting flash on the body, it looks really rough. And I think I will try 3D printing a speed handle, once I have got my head around the software. I use Sta-Bil Rust Stopper on all of the machine tools. The importers are only in Dewsbury.
I've come to like import stuff 'made to a price', because improvements serve two purposes. They're a collection of enjoyable little projects that can be done at my leisure, and in effect I wind up paying myself to do them, instead of paying a name brand to get the same result. If you're making chips to make a living, probably not a good trade. If you're making chips for fun, it can make a lot of sense.
Makes sense for some, but not everybody has the tools and the skills. Last year I had to re-cut some threads on T-nuts for a drill stand, and while that wasn’t a problem for me, it would have stumped others who just want to drill straight. It seems we only get a choice between cheapos and hilariously expensive stuff - it would be nice to have a third option: decent things for decent prices.
That was good fun. Lots of good stuff in there. I like your headstock bearing oiler - need to give that some thought. The constant question - cheap import product with mods vs high end high price will be debated forever - and is all down to the individual. We’re lucky in the states because there are lots of used Kurt vises around. I have two - cheaper than imports and higher quality - but there’s risk there too. Cheers!
Hi Stuart, here everything quality branded and/or vintage carries a high price (even if it's junk). A used Kurt with holes drilled all over the place will still command >£300 (> $375 US). A 4inch Record bench vice polished up a bit might get £75 ($95 US). We don't get yard sales or estate sales like you do. All that stuff is hoovered up by traders. Cheers
Hi MSE-Six, I don't know what level of detail you want so first I'll say it's on a PC I built about 3 years ago with a pretty fast processor and a mid-grade gaming graphics card. The headset is a Pico4 which I bought A-grade used for £200 / $250US. It connects by wifi and I use a program called Virtual Desktop for that (paid for - about £20 / $25$US). The next layer of detail it's a Gigabyte X570 AORUS PRO motherboard, AMD 3900x processor and 16GB of memory. The graphics card is a Nvida RTX2070 which I bought recently for £100 / $125US. The limiting factor in my setup is the graphics card. I may upgrade again. The Pico supports 4320 × 2160 (2160 × 2160 per eye), 1200 PPI Refresh rate: 72Hz/90Hz but my monitor is only 1080p 60Hz and that's what the graphics card is set to. I've just ordered a long HDMI cable to use my TV as a 4k monitor and then I'll see what resolution I can get out of the graphics card. The frame rate does not have to be very high for Flight Sim so I can slow down the frame rate to gain quality. I have found VR to be absolutely immersive. You only saw 2D there but imagine it in 3D. I've wanted a headset for years but they were always too expensive and/or not really that good. But recently that's changed and I took the plunge. I'd love to post more VR but most of my regular subscribers would not be interested .... I think the video I posted building my PC got just about the lowest views ever. RUclips struggles with mixed-content channels because they find them hard to classify so my mix of machining, DIY and a bit of EV/solar really negatively affects my viewings but it's only a hobby, which I do for enjoyment and the interaction with viewers. Cheers
But a cotton pillow case on the chuck that will obsorb the moisture, use your wife’s best linen . Living subtropical Queensland moisture is always a problem. Kit from down under
Did those bolts come with that vise? I'd definitely change them to the ones from a hold down kit. If those are sold with that vise I may have to consider spending the money for an actual Kurt vise
Hi Jeff, yes they came with the 6 inch vice. Smaller vices in that range come with smaller T-bolts. Despite all the shortcomings it's still a pretty good functional vice for the low price (quality tools are very expensive here even pre-used). Cheers
Always weird when you see that manufacturers would be capable of making a decent product for a decent price, but instead decide to join the race to the bottom and make cheap stuff that just isn’t quite there. Or in most cases it’s the reseller (the “brand”) who squeezes the price, and we get what they pay for. I had a similar experience with four T-nuts I bought from Wabeco, a reputable German manufacturer/trader: they make good stuff, but it looks like they bought those T-nuts in on the cheap, and I had to re-cut all the threads. Not a real problem, but not everybody who buys a drill stand has an assortment of thread cutters, so that will be frustrating for many. Doesn’t inspire confidence in the brand. Two more points: Nobody likes condensation, but your workshop looks great - something about brick walls that makes me want to get stuck in and make stuff. And on a similar note, I always notice that older machines come in tasteful, pleasing colours, while the new stuff is loud and garish. I occasionally take the time and repaint tools when the colour gets on my nerves: so far I’ve toned down two vices and a bench grinder.
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On a shaper you can make whatever you want. Except pockets.
Or money
You need a little woodburning stove in the workshop!
Nice one Paul!
“Everything is cold, including me!” 🥶
Hi Paul, this cold weather is certainly not inspiring me to return to my workshop other than for short spells. My to do list is growing and growing.
Watching you improve these Chinese “kit of parts” is an enjoyable distraction. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😀
Thank you for taking us on a private tour of Tokyo. Your piloting skills are quite nice.
Thank you Robert, the photo graphics are so good I recognise buildings and it's totally immersive. You only see 2D but with the goggles I see full 3D with depth. As members of my family have tried out the goggles they have all said "oh wow!!" Cheers
Oh boy. Haxby Shed is back with another episode.
I'd love a little shaper like yours - unfortunately they are like hens teeth here in Australia. Even the big clunking 3 phase ones are not common, most have gone to the scrap yard now.
I have the Gingery book on how to make a shaper sitting in my one day pile, so maybe one day!.
What a little cutie my kids are 23 and 28 I wish they were much younger and never grow up until I died then they can do what they want lol
Thx for the vid.
You have just done some of the modifications I have planned for my Vevor vice, although I will be machining some hold down bolt washers from some stainless I have in my bits box. I totally agree about the casting flash on the body, it looks really rough. And I think I will try 3D printing a speed handle, once I have got my head around the software.
I use Sta-Bil Rust Stopper on all of the machine tools. The importers are only in Dewsbury.
Hi Bill in the next vid you will see me sort out the handle pivot. Another quick and simple job that was neither. Cheers
@HaxbyShed Haa haaa, none of them are Paul.
I've come to like import stuff 'made to a price', because improvements serve two purposes. They're a collection of enjoyable little projects that can be done at my leisure, and in effect I wind up paying myself to do them, instead of paying a name brand to get the same result.
If you're making chips to make a living, probably not a good trade. If you're making chips for fun, it can make a lot of sense.
Well said. 👏👏👍😀
Makes sense for some, but not everybody has the tools and the skills. Last year I had to re-cut some threads on T-nuts for a drill stand, and while that wasn’t a problem for me, it would have stumped others who just want to drill straight. It seems we only get a choice between cheapos and hilariously expensive stuff - it would be nice to have a third option: decent things for decent prices.
great to have a grandson to teach
That was good fun. Lots of good stuff in there. I like your headstock bearing oiler - need to give that some thought. The constant question - cheap import product with mods vs high end high price will be debated forever - and is all down to the individual. We’re lucky in the states because there are lots of used Kurt vises around. I have two - cheaper than imports and higher quality - but there’s risk there too. Cheers!
Hi Stuart, here everything quality branded and/or vintage carries a high price (even if it's junk). A used Kurt with holes drilled all over the place will still command >£300 (> $375 US). A 4inch Record bench vice polished up a bit might get £75 ($95 US). We don't get yard sales or estate sales like you do. All that stuff is hoovered up by traders. Cheers
A great product to protect steel from rusting is BOESHIELD T-9. Likely available from Amazon.
That VR is impressive, what is the setup? Think you should do more of this content for the channel.
Hi MSE-Six, I don't know what level of detail you want so first I'll say it's on a PC I built about 3 years ago with a pretty fast processor and a mid-grade gaming graphics card. The headset is a Pico4 which I bought A-grade used for £200 / $250US. It connects by wifi and I use a program called Virtual Desktop for that (paid for - about £20 / $25$US). The next layer of detail it's a Gigabyte X570 AORUS PRO motherboard, AMD 3900x processor and 16GB of memory. The graphics card is a Nvida RTX2070 which I bought recently for £100 / $125US. The limiting factor in my setup is the graphics card. I may upgrade again. The Pico supports 4320 × 2160 (2160 × 2160 per eye), 1200 PPI Refresh rate: 72Hz/90Hz but my monitor is only 1080p 60Hz and that's what the graphics card is set to. I've just ordered a long HDMI cable to use my TV as a 4k monitor and then I'll see what resolution I can get out of the graphics card. The frame rate does not have to be very high for Flight Sim so I can slow down the frame rate to gain quality. I have found VR to be absolutely immersive. You only saw 2D there but imagine it in 3D. I've wanted a headset for years but they were always too expensive and/or not really that good. But recently that's changed and I took the plunge. I'd love to post more VR but most of my regular subscribers would not be interested .... I think the video I posted building my PC got just about the lowest views ever. RUclips struggles with mixed-content channels because they find them hard to classify so my mix of machining, DIY and a bit of EV/solar really negatively affects my viewings but it's only a hobby, which I do for enjoyment and the interaction with viewers. Cheers
Thanks for feeding back and giving a detailed explanation. Might be worth running a small 2nd channel😊
👍🏻
But a cotton pillow case on the chuck that will obsorb the moisture, use your wife’s best linen . Living subtropical Queensland moisture is always a problem.
Kit from down under
Did those bolts come with that vise? I'd definitely change them to the ones from a hold down kit. If those are sold with that vise I may have to consider spending the money for an actual Kurt vise
Hi Jeff, yes they came with the 6 inch vice. Smaller vices in that range come with smaller T-bolts. Despite all the shortcomings it's still a pretty good functional vice for the low price (quality tools are very expensive here even pre-used). Cheers
Always weird when you see that manufacturers would be capable of making a decent product for a decent price, but instead decide to join the race to the bottom and make cheap stuff that just isn’t quite there. Or in most cases it’s the reseller (the “brand”) who squeezes the price, and we get what they pay for.
I had a similar experience with four T-nuts I bought from Wabeco, a reputable German manufacturer/trader: they make good stuff, but it looks like they bought those T-nuts in on the cheap, and I had to re-cut all the threads. Not a real problem, but not everybody who buys a drill stand has an assortment of thread cutters, so that will be frustrating for many. Doesn’t inspire confidence in the brand.
Two more points: Nobody likes condensation, but your workshop looks great - something about brick walls that makes me want to get stuck in and make stuff. And on a similar note, I always notice that older machines come in tasteful, pleasing colours, while the new stuff is loud and garish. I occasionally take the time and repaint tools when the colour gets on my nerves: so far I’ve toned down two vices and a bench grinder.