Never been unimpressed by any of your videos, but holy hell I was just in awe during this one. They say a true master makes his job look simple, and those words couldn’t be more true here.
I love watching people make stuff but there is nothing better then watching a guy FIX stuff. That is talent! I hope you got paid well Keith. You just saved somebody a bunch of money.
I agree with you totally. My Father bought a milling machine made in 1939 in Germany, Fritz Werner. Has a NT40 taper spindle (Vertical with Quill feed, manual) Dad paid $1700 Au for it with a broken X axis lead/feed screw. His Lathe and mine were not long enough to cut the double start thread to make a new one. $1000.00 later he has a VERY good machine, Dad has passed now and I have same. My point is I learned from this excellent video of Keith's and is tons cheaper than making a new one! Shame that both had to be worked on because of a mistake. Cheers from John, Australia.
awesome job and I enjoy the fact that you caught yourself rambling and stopped it. That makes your channel much more enjoyable to watch and follow, thanks. I learned a lot from your channel and look forward to watch you more.
NEAT trick hot straightening a spinning shaft. I thought I knew most of what there is to know about fixing bent stuff - map the kinks, work them out one at a time, go back and refine if necessary, bring in the over-all error, etc but there's always something new like this localized hot spin technique. Now that I see it, the method is an obvious extension of common straightening technique suited for heat-tolerant materials. Thanks for the well-presented lesson. I'll spread it among my proteges.
Happy New Year! What a great way to start out the new year with a Keith Fenner video. I'm still watching faithfully although I do not comment much. I'm still machining in big part because of you, sir. Thank you! The Greenland connection.
Another flawless fantastic video. I hope to remember one day to learn half of what you forgot I'm the first hour of on the job training. You are a true craftsman, and it's a honor to watch you work
Well if it had been me I would have done it differently (and wrongly), and would probably still be trying to straighten that sucker now. lol. Awesome job as always Keith. Best wishes, Mal.
Hello, mister. 1 Your torch may blow up. Repair it. 2. When shaft in lathe and you heat it by torch and you already bend it and hold it by back center of lathe (I don't know a right name of it, sorry, english is not my native language) so now hammer it by light hammer to remove internal tensions of metal. 3. Cloth on your lathe may be hooked by spindle of lathe. Use a sheet of soft metal or plywood instead or above the cloth. 4. Best wishes from Russia. Happy new year ☺
Thanks for your trouble of posting, I got a few good pointers in there... My $40 each cam rollers aren't expendable items over here, the $6 ones are... lol Didn't forget about what I promised you, been awfully buzy, plus, Danielle and I are trying to survive a nasty flu... Take good care and Best Wishes to you and Vanessa, Pierre
,man i wonder how many guys could give it one good tap with a mallet and get it that close. Happy New Years!! Stay warm. That blizzard is hammering the cape right about now I bet. Cheers Keith
As usual a very well job done by you Sir….In the future if you are willing can you do a video for us how not to do a job…. It will be interesting to see from a well-seasoned veteran like you…
Hi Keith: As soon as I learn about the bomb hitting your area, I grew concerned about your shop, the Buffy Enclosure and your nice Porsche that I hope is above water. Take care and let us know about the situation. Regards
Another awesome job/video, thanks! One question though; what makes you decide to straighten this way, as opposed to your heat & blast cool method? The availability of a center (in the shaft)? Come to think of it, that would make a good vid; explaining the distinctions that cause you to use the different methods (press, flame & blast cool, & lathe/flame). Thanks again!
Good stuff Kieth. Good to see some practical accuracy instead of the guys who go for the nth degree all the time. 5 thou over a shaft that long , its prob better than when it left the factory!
I never fail to be amazed by the work that gets done on this channel!!
Never been unimpressed by any of your videos, but holy hell I was just in awe during this one. They say a true master makes his job look simple, and those words couldn’t be more true here.
You rock!! I really enjoy your videos. Straight to the point. I learn every time I watch. Please keep out the GREAT work. Thanks
Very cool Keith.... I learn a LOT of interesting techniques from you videos. Thanks...!
Bravo sir, Bravo. I've watched you straighten shafts over the years and never tire seeing you in action. You surely know your metallurgy.
It certainly gave me a strait shaft while watching it.
It's fantastic to see a repair like this. A lesser experienced person might have given up on an old lathe and sent it for scrap.
I love watching people make stuff but there is nothing better then watching a guy FIX stuff. That is talent! I hope you got paid well Keith. You just saved somebody a bunch of money.
I agree with you totally. My Father bought a milling machine made in 1939 in Germany, Fritz Werner. Has a NT40 taper spindle (Vertical with Quill feed, manual) Dad paid $1700 Au for it with a broken X axis lead/feed screw. His Lathe and mine were not long enough to cut the double start thread to make a new one.
$1000.00 later he has a VERY good machine, Dad has passed now and I have same. My point is I learned from this excellent video of Keith's and is tons cheaper than making a new one! Shame that both had to be worked on because of a mistake. Cheers from John, Australia.
Always fun to watch you straighten something up, I never get tired of it.
Thank you Keith. I consider myself privileged to have seen you do that. May 2018 bring happiness and prosperity to you.
awesome job and I enjoy the fact that you caught yourself rambling and stopped it. That makes your channel much more enjoyable to watch and follow, thanks. I learned a lot from your channel and look forward to watch you more.
NEAT trick hot straightening a spinning shaft. I thought I knew most of what there is to know about fixing bent stuff - map the kinks, work them out one at a time, go back and refine if necessary, bring in the over-all error, etc but there's always something new like this localized hot spin technique. Now that I see it, the method is an obvious extension of common straightening technique suited for heat-tolerant materials.
Thanks for the well-presented lesson. I'll spread it among my proteges.
That was truly amazing. If I hadn’t t seen it, I would not have thought it possible.
Learning something new, every time I see You in action. Thanks for sharing, Keith - I wish You have a very happy new year!
another great straightening job by Keith! You brought it back to life right before our eyes!
Seeing damage of that extent all but undone is mesmerizing.
Happy New Year! What a great way to start out the new year with a Keith Fenner video. I'm still watching faithfully although I do not comment much. I'm still machining in big part because of you, sir. Thank you! The Greenland connection.
Another flawless fantastic video.
I hope to remember one day to learn half of what you forgot I'm the first hour of on the job training. You are a true craftsman, and it's a honor to watch you work
Before and after shots look like magic , amazing what a little polish does to the burnt finish, nice job again1
I am always amazed at watching you do these straightening videos it`s like watching a magic act
what a slick way to straighten a bent shaft no press just steady rest applying force and heat. stress relived I think Keith said.
Thank you for sharing another way to straighten a shaft. Happy New Year . Keep warm in this Arctic blast & snow storm coming
Keith, I've watched you straighten many shafts and explain the process. But, I don't believe it: I think it's magic.
Happy New Year!
You are truly a magician my friend. Thanks for another great video!
Ok you just answered my question, I had not watched quite far enough. You are the Guru of fabrication.
Very good job Keith. I enjoyed watching you use your magic on the part.
Keith Fenner, The Shaft Master. I'm impressed!
An old school machinist, love your work.
"Keithweazle" the wizard of Cod makes the shaft run true with some fancy fire magic. Impressive!!!
Very Interesting. Thanks Keith. Hope you and yours do well with the storm descending on you!
Way more heat than I expected, but in hindsight it makes sense. Learned a lot (again) thanks!
Masterful work, Mr. Fenner.
Hello Keith
Amazing how things can be fixed and rectified, if not refurbished for re-use. Awesome piece of work
Keep 'em rolling
ATB
aRM
great fix, thanks for all the tips you pass along.
Thanks for all your work last year and best wishes for the New Year...
It's amazing what a little heat in the right places will do for you, awesome as always Keith have a great and profitable new year
The magic straightener.... Nice work Keith... saw you use techniques I do not recall seeing before.
Excellent content and great presentation, may I wish all at TurnWright a prosperous 2018.
Enjoyed Keith....awesome discussion/demostration....HNY
Well if it had been me I would have done it differently (and wrongly), and would probably still be trying to straighten that sucker now. lol. Awesome job as always Keith. Best wishes, Mal.
So impressive to watch a man at work, clearly a master of your craft!
Damn, another awesome job again, Keith has multiple tricks up his sleeve on how to skin rabbits.
You’re good.. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge. From the show me state, Missouri
What a great demonstration of skills. Thank you very much!
Pretty cool, indeed, Keith. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas and skills.
And Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Thanks for another great video! Always interesting to see all the creative ways you get ‘er done!
that was absolutely amazing to watch, thank you Keith, and Happy New Year.
Another masterpiece, very clever thanks for the lesson professor.
Great technique fella. This is one I will most likely be doing. Perfect job my friend !
Hello, mister. 1 Your torch may blow up. Repair it. 2. When shaft in lathe and you heat it by torch and you already bend it and hold it by back center of lathe (I don't know a right name of it, sorry, english is not my native language) so now hammer it by light hammer to remove internal tensions of metal. 3. Cloth on your lathe may be hooked by spindle of lathe. Use a sheet of soft metal or plywood instead or above the cloth. 4. Best wishes from Russia. Happy new year ☺
Very interesting process to watch. Happy New Year!
Nicely done - Happy new year.
Amazing. It's truly art watching you work. Happy New Year.
Happy New Year Keith, always give us good moments, thank you.
A master class in less than 30 minutes..... AWESOME SAUCE
Happy New Year to the Fenner clan.
Know why I subscribed and have notifications - just viewed main reason right here. Great job on straightening that shaft.
Hi Keith, Happy New Year, nice job, a good old handmade thumbs up to you, All the best for 2018.
I like the way he gets the lead screw into the center rest with 1 hit of the hammer!!
Nice one. Stay safe boss. That storm surge looks nasty.
You are the master at that...enough said..
Thanks for your trouble of posting, I got a few good pointers in there...
My $40 each cam rollers aren't expendable items over here, the $6 ones are... lol
Didn't forget about what I promised you, been awfully buzy, plus, Danielle and I are trying to survive a nasty flu...
Take good care and Best Wishes to you and Vanessa, Pierre
Brilliant video Keith!
,man i wonder how many guys could give it one good tap with a mallet and get it that close. Happy New Years!! Stay warm. That blizzard is hammering the cape right about now I bet. Cheers Keith
Very talented man you are Keith, you make it look way too easy.
Happy NewYear from one of your loyal Danish subscribers :-) - a fan from the other end of the world
Its defiantly easier with a steady rest, and you make it look easy.
Nice job, methodical and patient, I leaned some stuff.
Simply amazing in how you did that.
perfect job Keith !
Thanks! Happy New Year
And I thought I was good at shaft straightening, F%&k - you're good, Keith. I really enjoy these videos and am forever grateful.
A thing O beauty...thanks for the video.
Happy New Year sir... hope its a great one for you and your family. Thanks for a superb 2017.
Damm but you are good at that. You have a full tool box of tricks.
Nice one keith. Impressive skill.
Pretty cool sums it up, that turned out slicker than owl poop.
Pure genius Keith
Starting the new year off right I see with a video..
you got it sir! thank you for showing us this
Beautiful job ! great work. Happy new year
Keith as usual nice work, Happy New Year .
Great work Keith
Pure magic! Happy New Year Keith.
Bravo, vous êtes le meilleur ;-)
Amazing work and great video! Run-out now is probably less than it was originally.
Respect! --- Happy new year to you both.
As usual a very well job done by you Sir….In the future if you are willing can you do a video for us how not to do a job…. It will be interesting to see from a well-seasoned veteran like you…
Welcome back!
Great job Keith just wonder how it got bent to start with.
Nice work as always was just about to ask about the bearings in the rollers, whilst watching you
answered the question there consumable items :)
As always! Awesome!
Awesome job, hard to believe it came out so well. No back story on how it got so tweaked?
Very pretty.
Thanks,
John
Hi Keith: As soon as I learn about the bomb hitting your area, I grew concerned about your shop, the Buffy Enclosure and your nice Porsche that I hope is above water.
Take care and let us know about the situation. Regards
Great work Keith. Matt C
You have gold hand tanks, lesson very good and capaciti👍
Excellent job Keith, looks great. Happy New Year! 🎉 ~ Richard
Nice work keith
Wow, amazing job!
Another awesome job/video, thanks! One question though; what makes you decide to straighten this way, as opposed to your heat & blast cool method? The availability of a center (in the shaft)? Come to think of it, that would make a good vid; explaining the distinctions that cause you to use the different methods (press, flame & blast cool, & lathe/flame). Thanks again!
Good stuff Kieth. Good to see some practical accuracy instead of the guys who go for the nth degree all the time. 5 thou over a shaft that long , its prob better than when it left the factory!