Holy crap that is a big tool you have. I mean drill. Great video - I find the way you present how what you are doing sets you up for success in later stages very enlightening. Also - thanks for the power tapping demo. Certain people might find that quite useful, I expect. 😐
Nice one, Max. I agree with the other commenters about the clarity of your explanations. No bullshit product placement either or intrusive music. And you don't repeat yourself. I was a metalwork teacher in WA for many years and the ex college dean who called you a great teacher was spot on. I now live in France and look forward to vids from you, BigStackD and Jordan Bennett for a weely dose of Western Australia (and of course Kurtis at CEE and Preso also over East). At this time of year when I'm freezin' me arse off over here it helps to think of you blokes boilin' yours off over there! Keep 'em coming, mate.
Max, everything you build is heavy and stout, like it is going to war, none of these cheap “bovine waste products” Keep the heavy tools coming, they will be here for now and for the next generation, that is what it is really all about. Thanks.
Well g'day Max, it must be Friday mate, happy days, as always I'm up early enough to sit and watch this, with me morning coffee, before I head out to my shop, thanks for bringing us along buddy, best wishes to you and yours
Terrific video Max , looking forward to the next instalment.. Hopefully that really hot weather you’ve been getting over there is subsiding , and more importantly it’s not on its way to Melbourne. Take care 👍🙂🙂
hey Max. I work in water filtration here in the US, (machining as a hobby). I had a customer flip out because there was a California warning on a filter i installed. After two hours on the phone with six different people, turns out the requirements for testing are so stringent (even the ink on the label needs to be tested) it was more cost effective to slap the warning on every product they sell than to meet all the requirements for just Commiefornia. love the "blueprint in my mind" protects. looking forward to part 2
Great project Max! Amazing how hot, yet spatter free the spray transfer process is. My MIG machine is capable of spray( and pulse spray ), but I've not tried it yet, as I don't have the proper gas. My understanding is that it needs to be at least 80% Argon. When my bottle of 75/25 runs dry, I'd like to get a bottle of 90/10 and give it a go. Those little abrasive paper rolls are really handy! ( aka "Tootsie Rolls" ) Cheers!
@@swanvalleymachineshop Interesting seeing the different welding gas combo's used around the world. I'd never heard of your Argon 16/3, but when I did a search it looks to be very commonly available in Australia. For spray transfer/pulse MIG here in the US, C10( 90% Argon/ 10% CO2 ) seems to be one of the more popular gasses, (it can also be used for short circuit). Looking around, it doesn't look like the C25 ( 75% Argon/ 25% CO2 ) is used much for MIG outside the USA. C25 and 100% CO2 are the predominant short circuit MIG gasses here. I'll be going with C10, as that's what is available to me locally, here in Alaska. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge Max! Have picked up some great tips from you.🍻
I use those sanding barrels for porting and polishing engine heads and intake manifolds to increase flow efficiency, Love your videos keep up the good work, Roger from Michigan, USA
Looking good Max. Just a word of caution. I'm a retired aircraft mechanic and those sanding rolls and sanding cones you got are standard fare in aircraft sheet metal fabrication and they work amazing well BUT Be careful with high RPM usage. (die grinders) The arbors tend to snap off at prolonged high RPM's. I couldn't even began to tell you how many have snapped off on me. They work just as well at low RPM.
You have a McMaster Carr in AU? They have Everything here, shipped quickly but a bit pricey 😅. Need to get some, trying cheap ones now and are not satisfied. Love the “ scrap “ build. You have a tremendous collection of ends and odd. Makes me happy to see a fellow recycler 😊
Hi Max, when I made my welding positioner I used a cheap and cheerful power feed for milling machine, large bull gear to give me optimal speeds and a foot pedal. Just wondering about the lock bolts if necessary, the valve actuator worm drive should hold it in position?
Yes , the actuator should hold it , being a worm drive . I will leave provision for a lock if required . The lock screws hold the stub shafts permanently in the cradle . All will become clear next video ! Cheers 👍
I see you are in a heat wave Max. Is it a case of work in the shop 'till noon and then air conditioned beers all afternoon? Not a bad way to spend the day until the heat wave breaks. We had a few days last summer where it was too hot to drink beers in the shade. Had to sit at the kitchen table with the air on. Ken
Other RUclips videos on weld positioners have suggested having the earth slip ring connected just behind the chuck to avoid any chance that some of the electricity takes the scenic route and arcs between the bearing balls and races on its way to an earth slip ring mounted on the far side. Unsure if this is an urban myth, or a well-founded concern.
That’s a very interesting vise with the jaw sticking out that way. Did it come that way, or was it a mod? I’ve been using McMastercarr for, go, maybe 50 years, for my businesses, and since I retired, just for myself. I use their app on my iPad. Very convenient. I don’t know if they send to Australia. But if you need anything from them, let me know. I order an average of three times a week from them. I can easily send it to you. I’ve never seen an underhung positioner before. What is the idea behind that?
The vice is an off set vice for holding things vertical , they can be a pain as the jaw tends to cock over a bit depending on wear . I got this one from a scrap bin & will tighten it up one day . I have a California shipping address for Maccas as they do not ship international , handy to have at times . The positioner , i wanted to keep a low centre of gravity also better for holding long heavy excavator pins to weld the end plate on . 👍
Kalifornia thinks that everything causes cancer. Max, for those of us not in the know, could you please discuss what you go through to order from North America? Costs? Time? I, for one, have no clue and I'd like to know. Thanks, and Cheers, dave
Time is a about 3 weeks . Freight is through the roof if there is any weight , average $90 to $150 Australian . I use a drop shipping company in California , that way i can order from McMaster-Carr who do not ship international . 👍
Max, I am a retired college dean. You are one of the best teachers I have ever seen in my 30-year career.
Well said
Thanks 👍
Good idea on underslung, ref more stability 👌.
Looking forward to its inaugural spin.
Thanks for sharing .
Holy crap that is a big tool you have. I mean drill. Great video - I find the way you present how what you are doing sets you up for success in later stages very enlightening.
Also - thanks for the power tapping demo. Certain people might find that quite useful, I expect. 😐
Nice one, Max. I agree with the other commenters about the clarity of your explanations. No bullshit product placement either or intrusive music. And you don't repeat yourself. I was a metalwork teacher in WA for many years and the ex college dean who called you a great teacher was spot on. I now live in France and look forward to vids from you, BigStackD and Jordan Bennett for a weely dose of Western Australia (and of course Kurtis at CEE and Preso also over East). At this time of year when I'm freezin' me arse off over here it helps to think of you blokes boilin' yours off over there! Keep 'em coming, mate.
I appreciate the sound quality of the tools working and the sounds of the drills….no distracting music…thank you Max…PB
No worries . Thanks 👍
Max, everything you build is heavy and stout, like it is going to war, none of these cheap “bovine waste products”
Keep the heavy tools coming, they will be here for now and for the next generation, that is what it is really all about. Thanks.
Build it too last in a workshop . Cheers 👍
Cheers Max, I always enjoy watching shop made tooling videos :) See you on the next one :)
Well g'day Max, it must be Friday mate, happy days, as always I'm up early enough to sit and watch this, with me morning coffee, before I head out to my shop, thanks for bringing us along buddy, best wishes to you and yours
Well bugger me , i thought it was Thursday until i saw Kurtis making tool holders ! Cheers 👍
That's a nice one. It sure will be a heavy duty positioner.
No nandy pandy builds here Rusty ! 👍
Love this. Learning so much Max. Please keep the videos coming.
Happy days from kiwi land.
No worries 👍
Nice one Max. Nothing beats Aussie made.
Lol , not much of it around any more ! Cheers Graham 👍
Best wishes from the cold latitudes, 26 North in America…always enjoy your videos Max…cheers, Paulie Brown
Thanks , wish it was cold here . Another week of 40's ahead of us again ! 👍
Nice work - as always. That's quite the stub drill that you have @ 40 mins!
It's a good size ! Cheers 👍
Very nice project. Can't wait to see how it comes together. I need to make one too. Thanks for sharing.
No worries 👍
I am enjoying this project. The plan and execution are clear with your rudimentary sketches and verbal thoughts as you go. Thanks.
No worries 👍
Off to a good start. 👍
I was until lunchtime , then it gets too darn hot ! Cheers Tom 👍
Terrific video Max , looking forward to the next instalment.. Hopefully that really hot weather you’ve been getting over there is subsiding , and more importantly it’s not on its way to Melbourne. Take care 👍🙂🙂
No , we have yet another week of 40 ahead of us ! I am over it , roll on Winter ! 👍
hey Max.
I work in water filtration here in the US, (machining as a hobby).
I had a customer flip out because there was a California warning on a filter i installed. After two hours on the phone with six different people, turns out the requirements for testing are so stringent (even the ink on the label needs to be tested) it was more cost effective to slap the warning on every product they sell than to meet all the requirements for just Commiefornia.
love the "blueprint in my mind" protects. looking forward to part 2
Lol , why does that not surprise me ! Cheers 👍
@theoriginalbubba1036 commiefornia, love it. I live in Iowa, we still think for ourselves
Great project Max! Amazing how hot, yet spatter free the spray transfer process is. My MIG machine is capable of spray( and pulse spray ), but I've not tried it yet, as I don't have the proper gas. My understanding is that it needs to be at least 80% Argon. When my bottle of 75/25 runs dry, I'd like to get a bottle of 90/10 and give it a go. Those little abrasive paper rolls are really handy! ( aka "Tootsie Rolls" ) Cheers!
I use Argon 16/3 . 16% CO2 , 3% O2 , rest Argon . 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop Interesting seeing the different welding gas combo's used around the world. I'd never heard of your Argon 16/3, but when I did a search it looks to be very commonly available in Australia. For spray transfer/pulse MIG here in the US, C10( 90% Argon/ 10% CO2 ) seems to be one of the more popular gasses, (it can also be used for short circuit). Looking around, it doesn't look like the C25 ( 75% Argon/ 25% CO2 ) is used much for MIG outside the USA. C25 and 100% CO2 are the predominant short circuit MIG gasses here. I'll be going with C10, as that's what is available to me locally, here in Alaska. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge Max! Have picked up some great tips from you.🍻
I use those sanding barrels for porting and polishing engine heads and intake manifolds to increase flow efficiency, Love your videos keep up the good work, Roger from Michigan, USA
Thanks 👍
Looking good Max. Just a word of caution. I'm a retired aircraft mechanic and those sanding rolls and sanding cones you got are standard fare in aircraft sheet metal fabrication and they work amazing well BUT Be careful with high RPM usage. (die grinders) The arbors tend to snap off at prolonged high RPM's. I couldn't even began to tell you how many have snapped off on me. They work just as well at low RPM.
Thanks for that . Cheers 👍
I like the design, Max. Great build so far. Cheers Tony
Thanks Tony 👍
Thinking about it building as you go has worked for me also. Thanks Max. Cheers
Too hard to plan stuff when it's all out of what is laying around , freedom of design ! Cheers 👍
Nice start Max. I have one of these in my project plan so looking for some leanings. Cheers SteveO
No worries 👍
Great video max, going to be a very handy tool for the shop, excellent job..
Cheers , 👍
I am taking notes!
Max for the earth clamp, have a look at Kurtis's Making a Rotary Ground Clamp for Welding | Shop Made Tools. Could be just right for you also. Graeme
Yes, I was going to say that if he does make one of those, make 2 & I’ll pay him for the second one. 😉😜👍👍👍🇦🇺
@@ianmoone2359 Three. Stop buggering around, hey..?
Yes , already done that & will be making my one the same . 👍
A master at work thanks for the video
Cheers 👍
Another great video, as always! Thanks!
Cheers 👍
Wait - Max doing a “wing it” video? 😂. Go Max!
You have a McMaster Carr in AU? They have Everything here, shipped quickly but a bit pricey 😅. Need to get some, trying cheap ones now and are not satisfied. Love the “ scrap “ build. You have a tremendous collection of ends and odd. Makes me happy to see a fellow recycler 😊
No , orders from Macca's are from USA . If i want something there , i use my California shipping address . 👍
Top work sir, I am enjoying learning from efforts
Thanks 👍
Hi Max, when I made my welding positioner I used a cheap and cheerful power feed for milling machine, large bull gear to give me optimal speeds and a foot pedal.
Just wondering about the lock bolts if necessary, the valve actuator worm drive should hold it in position?
Yes , the actuator should hold it , being a worm drive . I will leave provision for a lock if required . The lock screws hold the stub shafts permanently in the cradle . All will become clear next video ! Cheers 👍
Very interesting and entertaining video. Thanks.
Cheers 👍
Bon Boulo 😆😆👍👍
I need one of these. Then I could have consistently crappy welds around a part.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Cheers 👍
Good show! 👍
Thanks 👍
Now if only you had a weld positioner for some of those welds 🤣
Just a small easy one . I will have a positioner as soon as this heat wave buggers off & i can spend a complete day in the shop ! 👍
I see you are in a heat wave Max. Is it a case of work in the shop 'till noon and then air conditioned beers all afternoon? Not a bad way to spend the day until the heat wave breaks. We had a few days last summer where it was too hot to drink beers in the shade. Had to sit at the kitchen table with the air on. Ken
Do you invert your parting tool to help it not jam up with chips? just curious.
That as well . There is less chance of things going pear shaped . 👍
Thanks Max 😁
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Cheers 👍
Other RUclips videos on weld positioners have suggested having the earth slip ring connected just behind the chuck to avoid any chance that some of the electricity takes the scenic route and arcs between the bearing balls and races on its way to an earth slip ring mounted on the far side. Unsure if this is an urban myth, or a well-founded concern.
That’s a very interesting vise with the jaw sticking out that way. Did it come that way, or was it a mod? I’ve been using McMastercarr for, go, maybe 50 years, for my businesses, and since I retired, just for myself. I use their app on my iPad. Very convenient. I don’t know if they send to Australia. But if you need anything from them, let me know. I order an average of three times a week from them. I can easily send it to you. I’ve never seen an underhung positioner before. What is the idea behind that?
The vice is an off set vice for holding things vertical , they can be a pain as the jaw tends to cock over a bit depending on wear . I got this one from a scrap bin & will tighten it up one day . I have a California shipping address for Maccas as they do not ship international , handy to have at times . The positioner , i wanted to keep a low centre of gravity also better for holding long heavy excavator pins to weld the end plate on . 👍
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Cheers 👍
25:19 Beautiful
Cheers 👍
Thx for the vid.
No worries 👍
Kalifornia thinks that everything causes cancer.
Max, for those of us not in the know, could you please discuss what you go through to order from North America? Costs? Time? I, for one, have no clue and I'd like to know. Thanks, and Cheers, dave
Time is a about 3 weeks . Freight is through the roof if there is any weight , average $90 to $150 Australian . I use a drop shipping company in California , that way i can order from McMaster-Carr who do not ship international . 👍
Some of those welds you did would have been easier with a weld positioner!!
A little one like that is easy enough . Cheers 👍
Max you brought the big tools out didn't you
Getter done ! Cheers 👍
That California prop 95 crap is on everything here.
No worries , Cheers 👍
41:47 jesus that's a big un 😂
Lol , that's what she said ! 👍
Now that’s a drill bit 😂
Biggest one i have ! 👍
Max I have always wondered where the phrase "Jack Shit " came from. I wonder if there is a "Jill Shit" ? lol
Yes , where does Jill go ! 👍
Lookin good!
Thanks 👍