As an apprentice back in the 70's, I used to have the chance to run a 36" swing Leblond lathe. The lathe had NO Aloris tool post/ tooling or DRO! The lathe was purchased years before my time from the old Chicago Stock Yards when they closed down in the 60's? I don't know what they used it for at the stock yards, but it could do most any job if set up correctly. The lathe and tooling were completely old school, but worth it's weight in gold for those special jobs we would occasionally get in our job shop. I once saw an old timer cut a left hand internal acme, in a huge offset bronze casting that impressed the hell out of me on that old Leblond. The lathe only had a 4 jaw and a faceplate.
While I generally think any good machinist, especially a journeyman, should be able to do a job like this, when you get into the larger machines with oddball shapes, the skill level steps up a bit. Good job Brian! Really like the fact I could detect no runout while watching the casting spin. You make it count when it really does.
Biggest case of déjà vu I’ve ever had!! I seen a guy do that exact job on a lathe that is the spitting image of yours just a few days ago. 👍 Such an impressive piece of machinery ran by a master. A treat to see it in person. Thanks for your time and help.
I couldn't find the part chucked onto your huge lathe ;-) Seriously, the precision of big lathes amazes me. I remember that I was allowed to make parts for my model railway on a relatively "big" (well about 20" swing) lathe during a practical course. Even drilling 1 mm (0.04") holes was possible.
Always enjoyable to see the ole Monarch chucked up with a strange piece and an operator that knows how to tame her down to do the job,,(@@)! Be looking after Thanksgiving to see how the Hyster reacts...Super Holidays to the whole family,,,Bear.
Very nice job Brian. The big Monarch didn't even know there was any load on it. It just idled along making that cut. I thought you had a four jaw for the smaller Monarch too. Oh well, Go Big, or Go Home always works to some degree. Take Care and Stay Safe. Bob
I do have a 4 jaw for the 20: Monarch as well but getting the engine hoist and changing the chucks out takes longer than doing the job so I just use the machine already set up for it.
I was watching a video on the Precision Transmission channel a few days ago where they got in a transmission to rebuild, and spent the better part of an hour trying to get the torque converter off the input shaft. Eventually they had to can-opener the torque converter, and discovered the split and mushroomed ends of the transmission input shaft locked inside it. After some more slicing and dicing they finally got enough stuff cut up and off to start tearing down the transmission. Seems the customer had just put some aftermarket improvements on the motor in his Dodge.
Not just improvements - a full rebuild with all manner of Banks Power parts and a larger turbo. It then proceeded to twist the end of the billet input shaft off inside the converter, which made a hash of the internals.
Yes it is very easy to make more than enough torque with a turbo Diesel engine to destroy what is hooked behind it. Building a drivetrain to hold heaps of power costs way more than building the power did. How you drive though makes a huge difference in what you can get away with.
@@bcbloc02 Richard had already built the transmission for the client a year ago - this time it's getting a Sonnax input shaft, and I think he said they were going to modify the motor tune after it was all back together so as not to risk another... "incident". 😁
I guess you’re the man when it comes to turbo modifications in Baghdad. I’m sure you have a reputation. And are able to do the jobs that many others cannot do
It's a sound business model. Have equipment noone else has, to do the jobs noone else can do. I think Brian is set up to do anything short of big production runs.
Are you sure that lathe is big enough? One thing that's nice about using such a big lathe is it really doesn't care about the imbalance of the turbo housing that would make a small lathe walk across the shop floor at that speed! Nice to see you doing the same thing I do! I found that size Holset usually has a 1mm total clearance between the wheel and the housing (1/2mm each side).. they're quite forgiving on tolerance. What application was the 6cm housing from? 4bt?
Drill press is not really the best at side loaded cutting like a boring tool so I prefer some thing more rigid and also no Dro on drill so very hard to duplicate a contour.
The housing wasn’t bolted on tight so if you push it a little cocked it can rub. When it’s drawn down with the bolts it won’t touch. Also you may be hearing the dust shield rub and it is the same way it gets clearance when the bolts are torqued.
Now that it is cold Baily has retired from shop work. He doesn't like concrete anymore its hard for him to stand and not fall on it. :-( He does his approval from his heated and carpeted office now. :-)
As an apprentice back in the 70's, I used to have the chance to run a 36" swing Leblond lathe. The lathe had NO Aloris tool post/ tooling or DRO! The lathe was purchased years before my time from the old Chicago Stock Yards when they closed down in the 60's? I don't know what they used it for at the stock yards, but it could do most any job if set up correctly.
The lathe and tooling were completely old school, but worth it's weight in gold for those special jobs we would occasionally get in our job shop. I once saw an old timer cut a left hand internal acme, in a huge offset bronze casting that impressed the hell out of me on that old Leblond. The lathe only had a 4 jaw and a faceplate.
While I generally think any good machinist, especially a journeyman, should be able to do a job like this, when you get into the larger machines with oddball shapes, the skill level steps up a bit. Good job Brian! Really like the fact I could detect no runout while watching the casting spin. You make it count when it really does.
Your video's are never boring.
Biggest case of déjà vu I’ve ever had!! I seen a guy do that exact job on a lathe that is the spitting image of yours just a few days ago. 👍 Such an impressive piece of machinery ran by a master. A treat to see it in person. Thanks for your time and help.
Good to see the big machine in action
To think how many of these great machines ended up in the scrap iron pile.
u like action huh
I couldn't find the part chucked onto your huge lathe ;-)
Seriously, the precision of big lathes amazes me.
I remember that I was allowed to make parts for my model railway on a relatively "big" (well about 20" swing) lathe during a practical course. Even drilling 1 mm (0.04") holes was possible.
That lathe is just a beast! Can't wait to see this installed on the fork lift. Hope all is well, sir. - TZ
Always enjoyable to see the ole Monarch chucked up with a strange piece and an operator that knows how to tame her down to do the job,,(@@)! Be looking after Thanksgiving to see how the Hyster reacts...Super Holidays to the whole family,,,Bear.
Always like to see the big lathe in action.
Always good to see any video from you!
good job brian..thanks for your time
Yup, tune the turbo to the application. I'd think it would work just fine on the Hyster.
I love sound of thing coming up to speed.
Don't think the Monarch got out of standby mode for that, though when it was new, the term was probably unheard of.
Nice vlog, thanks for sharing.
Very nice job Brian. The big Monarch didn't even know there was any load on it. It just idled along making that cut. I thought you had a four jaw for the smaller Monarch too. Oh well, Go Big, or Go Home always works to some degree.
Take Care and Stay Safe.
Bob
I do have a 4 jaw for the 20: Monarch as well but getting the engine hoist and changing the chucks out takes longer than doing the job so I just use the machine already set up for it.
Brian, nice to see you’re finally getting closer to maxing out your Lathes capability. LOL
I always enjoy your videos, Gary
Nice seeing the big lathe in action Brian.
I was watching a video on the Precision Transmission channel a few days ago where they got in a transmission to rebuild, and spent the better part of an hour trying to get the torque converter off the input shaft. Eventually they had to can-opener the torque converter, and discovered the split and mushroomed ends of the transmission input shaft locked inside it. After some more slicing and dicing they finally got enough stuff cut up and off to start tearing down the transmission. Seems the customer had just put some aftermarket improvements on the motor in his Dodge.
Not just improvements - a full rebuild with all manner of Banks Power parts and a larger turbo. It then proceeded to twist the end of the billet input shaft off inside the converter, which made a hash of the internals.
Yes it is very easy to make more than enough torque with a turbo Diesel engine to destroy what is hooked behind it. Building a drivetrain to hold heaps of power costs way more than building the power did. How you drive though makes a huge difference in what you can get away with.
@@bcbloc02 Richard had already built the transmission for the client a year ago - this time it's getting a Sonnax input shaft, and I think he said they were going to modify the motor tune after it was all back together so as not to risk another... "incident". 😁
Hey Brian hope all is well with you! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your little sidekick!
Very neat, thanks.
My 4 jaw is envious!
It looks like your tool post t nut is too small for the t slot on the compound. Thanks for another interesting video.
LoL rocket forks...!!
Love it...!!
🇬🇧😆
Great video 👍 Brian "The fastest Hyster in the West", Bailey approved of course.
His name was Ernie. John, Australia.
I think technically I am in the Eastern half of the US but it’s usually called the Midwest so I don’t know. 😂
@@bcbloc02 I stand corrected I was using artistic license plus my brother lives in Lexington owns lee Roberts heavy towing
my lift is way faster
his is slow
I guess you’re the man when it comes to turbo modifications in Baghdad. I’m sure you have a reputation. And are able to do the jobs that many others cannot do
It's a sound business model. Have equipment noone else has, to do the jobs noone else can do. I think Brian is set up to do anything short of big production runs.
Big lathe makes it easy
Nice work Brian. I'M sure it doesn't take but a couple of minutes to change chucks on that lathe. LOL
I think you were overloading that "Watch Makers Lathe."
enjoyed…
Nice
Are you sure that lathe is big enough? One thing that's nice about using such a big lathe is it really doesn't care about the imbalance of the turbo housing that would make a small lathe walk across the shop floor at that speed!
Nice to see you doing the same thing I do!
I found that size Holset usually has a 1mm total clearance between the wheel and the housing (1/2mm each side).. they're quite forgiving on tolerance.
What application was the 6cm housing from? 4bt?
Brian do the steps in the bore affect it ?
Not that I have ever been able to tell.
Theres turbo spool but can we talk about chuck spool?
Hopefully you set your baseline time before changing turbos so we can track the performance
Are you sure the Lathe is rigid enough for that big job ?
You could just as easily have chucked the entire engine 😄
I like the big lathe too, but i was wondering, being that the part is so offset, why not use the big drill press and just bolt it down ?
Drill press is not really the best at side loaded cutting like a boring tool so I prefer some thing more rigid and also no Dro on drill so very hard to duplicate a contour.
@@bcbloc02 ok.
u run small machines huh
hi brian, are you sure that chuck is big enough for that job
Man if that turbo was any bigger you would have exceeded your chuck capacity.
Hiya Brian
How was the corn this year?
It did ok. Averaged 181bu/ac. Not record but not bad.
we don’t grow yakiee booze down here
The wheel was rubbing? Why?
The housing wasn’t bolted on tight so if you push it a little cocked it can rub. When it’s drawn down with the bolts it won’t touch. Also you may be hearing the dust shield rub and it is the same way it gets clearance when the bolts are torqued.
Mr KTA???? Is that you????
Yes the KTA-Cummins in action. :-)
Boring with Brian. You have so many machines that could do that why did you choose the lathe?
Lathe is the easiest way for me to cut contours.
BigMan,
Epic Video, do the ladies like the size of ur lathe..
The lathe sounds smooth
pretty need to hear it spoil up whenever you're lifting something
why don't you use a smaller lathe... "i don't have one "
or "this is my small one"
You can do a small job on a big lathe, can't do a big job on a small lathe .
I guess Bailey didn't approve and got cut out. :-(
Now that it is cold Baily has retired from shop work. He doesn't like concrete anymore its hard for him to stand and not fall on it. :-( He does his approval from his heated and carpeted office now. :-)
@@bcbloc02 I wish Baily a long and comfortable retirement.
Always good to see ya! Enjoyed watching.