$103! Rockwell Milling Machine MD21-120 Restoration Part 1 Disassembly

[@kglesq1]

How am I just now finding your channel? Very cool project and well presented. Thanks for sharing it!

[@BurtonsAttic]

The alg was saving me for later I guess!

[@bobdickweed]

same here man...;-p

[@jlucasound]

@@BurtonsAttic Well, you're here now. It's about time! ;-)

[@annacalise8336]

I watched this whole series on you restoring this machine and I enjoyed it so much I'm watching it again! I just can't believe you got that for $103!! Especially for a vertical/horizontal mill!! Thank you for making this great content my friend!...

[@frankv7051]

Thought I'd say, do enjoy watching you do your ' thing ' your short explanations about problem you get and how you get over them are great,. Some go into some much detail that I cut short watching them.. Keep enjoying yourself.. As I enjoy watching you restore them.. while I have Lunch or Dinner..

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks 👍

[@newstart49]

As someone who has done more than one, the first 24hrs is spent soaking all bolts and connections with a penetrate oil like marvel or liquid wrench. Take lots of pictures and store all bolts and parts together in it's own box. And here I am watching this instead of a boring movie with the wife. I love doing this stuff!!!

[@BurtonsAttic]

I think we all do that! It's the Milling Machine movie! All 6 parts are 1.5 hours long btw! "Rockmill- The Little Mill That Could"! Or maybe you can come up with a better title?

[@michaeldarby2242]

I picked one up the other day for 200$. It's not as ruff as yours, it's been sitting in old shop for about 30 years. I gotta go thru it and clean up. Thanks for your time on making these videos.... oh,and i picked up a really nice craftsman metal lathe.... im working it first. For 150$ i couldn't turn it down

[@keithpeverill8521]

Hi there. Love these old Rockwell machines. Chuckled near the end over the revelation that "someone" appears to insist on parking in one half of your shop. Glad to have found your channel and look forward to watching the rest of this series.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks Keith! Refresh my memory, it's been awhile since I did this. Send a timestamp plz!

[@MrNacho1946]

I don't care how long the videos maybe, for me, the longer the better. Like Mr. Kglesq, I just found your site and I found it very entertaining. Hopefully I will get to see your project crawl walk and run. Thank you for sharing.

[@cmcnichols4]

Wish I could work as your unpaid intern lol. What a great shop. I am inspired.

[@marvinjones8692]

I have the same Rockwell mill. I've used it for 20 years with a PMDC with DIY variable speed ac/DC converter. The 30 milling horizontal tool holders, I found the specs in my machinery handbook. I actually scored 10 of them at a yard sell for $50 each one would have cost 2-3 times that new if anybody had them. Your series has give me the nerve to do mine including the VFD. I've salvaged all my machines from orphans as I call them, and I've discovered that when I paint I finish the process with semi-gloss rattle can Polly and the paint just wipes clean and stays nice for many years.

[@XavierAncarno]

Your voice is incredibly soothing and the your narration is like a TV documentary Greetings from France 🇫🇷

[@bobhenry998]

I am not a machenist but I sure enjoy your restoration of these machines I been a diesel mechanic all my life and seems I would like to know more about machine work keep up the good vedios

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks Bob

nice machine to play through summer with "forest on rainy day" background. very cool video, sir!

[@BurtonsAttic]

Yeah I really enjoy that sea of green everyday..........

[@joemic2869]

The best thing you can do to an old machine well done your are a KING my friend.

[@michaelthomas7898]

My machine was purchased by a friends grand father brand new I think in 72 but it has 220 single phase motors. I have the manual, overhead support brace,and the horizontal shaft. It's a nice mill for home use, not to big but sometimes a little to small. Wonderful channel I've watched about ten videos but am now going to bed.

[@prooftest9484]

NEVER SAW USING CALIPER FOR LAYOUT TOO LATE RETIRED NOW LOVE WATCHING THANK YOU

[@StripeyType]

I'm loving seeing this machine. It's like across between a Deckel or similar and a B'port. Like the forlks at Rockwell got halfway through designing a "continental pattern" machine and then threw their hands up and shrugged and said "Well I guess we'll just dangle a milling head from the over arm or something" rather than designing a milling head to attach to the horizontal drive spindle.

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

I love seeing machines come apart and getting rebuilt. I love doing it more...lol.

[@BurtonsAttic]

I hear that man, nothing like taking a $100 machine that most would consider junk and spending more than that in parts! It will be like a new machine when I'm done. I'll be glad when I can use it to make something.....

[@gorillaau]

$100 is scrap value?

[@georgeyoung613]

You did all that in just a day? Wow nice work and awesome video. Interesting and informative 👍

[@BurtonsAttic]

Yes!

[@bradragland7126]

Hello from East Tennessee. I just purchased horizontal version at auction. I need the Rockwell vertical head or adapt Bridgeport M head. Great video series. It will help me tremendously. Quality work.

[@jlucasound]

The more videos, the better. Consternation. Haven't used that word in a while. You are Great, young man.

[@indiankite7358]

Nice project!

[@127069]

nice save, looks like it will be a good friend in the shop

[@wayneparris3439]

I am sure somewhere in the comments it has been covered but it just looks to me that because of likely patents etc, Rockwell just made the vertical mill in this form. It offers all the same adjustability of a Bridgeport except for the tilting head but that is not a big deal. Surplus auctions are a great place for used industrial equipment. I bought a wonderful metal bandsaw that cost more to move (about 3,000#) than it cost to purchase. 1941, August delivery. The maker is still in business and provided a lot of information. Congrats on a good buy!

[@bobbystanley8580]

You did an amazing job on this machine!!!

[@pinrestore]

I'm glad to find this video. I just bought one of these with single phase motors. Mine was more expensive but it's been stored indoors for at least 30 years and isn't seized anywhere. I'm also looking for info on the horizontal arbors and overarm support.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Looks like where in it together! I just put the knee back on yesterday after repairing the tapered gib and it's moving very nicely. I need to make a knee handle. More video soon. If you need help or have questions LMK!

[@rodrigodossantosaraujo3287]

Beautiful place!!! Congratulations, great video.

[@vaughnsmith5024]

I’m about to do a Rockwell lathe hope you can help me with certain questions and problems I may encounter love your patients and clear focus

[@BurtonsAttic]

Good luck on your project Vaughn

[@pedrobatista4439]

Just found your channel and this was the first video I was watching. I was already hooked up half way through the video, then I saw you also have a Branson tractor. I just instantly subbed to you! Great video. Just really nice content.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Cool Pedro!

[@jlucasound]

That is a nice tractor. It moves the Earth and it separates stubborn miller parts. Very versatile.

[@jlucasound]

Your narration style works very well. I love documentaries, so I am biased.

[@jefftaylor7511]

Love the smell of PB Blaster in the morning... lol

[@prooftest9484]

BETER THAN A MOVIE THANKS

[@1234cdsarver]

I enjoyed your video and I wish you luck with the rebuild

[@ronaldooliveira5131]

Trabalho perfeito! Você está de parabéns! Ronaldo, Batatais/ São Paulo/Brasil

[@BurtonsAttic]

Obrigado senhor!

[@JourneymanRandy]

Nice looking mill. Looks like a nice size.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Perfect home shop size. It may not be a Bridgeport but it'll get the job done!

[@thinkclear5292]

What a good buy! Little jealous over here. Looking forward to the restauration mate! Instant sub!

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks! It's the milling machine movie!

[@iamrichrocker]

great job..patience is a virtue for sure..and looks like you have a great shop..definitely have great tools and equipment..i subbed...

[@BurtonsAttic]

Cool thanks Rich!

[@mtrunk8570]

Look like you will have a good tool once you get it all done, would like to add one to my tool collection.

[@justsomenerd8925]

Nice Powell Peralta Bones Brigade sticker on the band saw.

[@waynep343]

@9:46 the broken fastener.. probably from freeze damage where the water in that section froze and heaved slightly ripping the head off that screw and dumping the oil out of that part of the case.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Hey great point Wayne! I have seen freeze plugs popped out of a SBC engine before. That is very possibly the cause. Water has super strength! Thanks for pointing that out!

[@jlucasound]

The VFD. Magic of the Future!

[@JamesDedmon]

Good buy. It looks like you have quite the project starred

[@BurtonsAttic]

Yeah their is a lot to do!

[@jonivanart]

PB blast is some good stuff!!

[@Tim-Kaa]

fantastic video!

[@thomasalison6188]

Those Rockwell mills seem to have a good reputation for a mid-sized mill, but not real common, & they can be hard to find. Good luck with it!

[@BurtonsAttic]

They are not production machines but prefect for the home shop at 800 to 1000lbs depending on configuration. Yes they are hard to find. I was really lucky to get one that was hardly used and complete for next to nothing!

[@LexandNeek]

Awesome video! Fascinating restoration! We enjoyed it a lot! Like 15

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks!

[@Amazingstoriesandtips]

Great video we support you and watch you're video

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks!

[@foghornleghorn3478]

Nice mill good video I have the same mill I acquired about the same way u did a guy bought it brought it to me to rebuild and never picked it up so it sits next to my shab 13

[@owenbeckham5402]

ISO30 or BT30 adaptors are very close to the same and need a simple mod to fit if I remember correctly google search will give details

[@BurtonsAttic]

It is NMTB30. Which I think is all the same to some degree. Thanks for you input Owen!

[@knitt9914]

what... you bought that for $103? you make me jealous sir. although mu chest still hurt I would say good luck with the restoration, I'll try my luck on next auction

[@BurtonsAttic]

Good luck Brad!

[@dannywilsher4165]

On to part 2!

[@OldIronShops]

Man what a steal

[@BurtonsAttic]

I lucked out Chris! Those deals don't come by often enough!

[@OldIronShops]

i know it . i was able to trade some wine for my old brown and sharp mill

[@BurtonsAttic]

@@OldIronShops That's an even better steel!

[@Rprecision]

Do you have any suggestions for online auctions? I'm interested and dont know where to start?

[@dianahoffmannlaursen7263]

Hi i am New supporter i come from James Cox live thank you for your support i liked your video and watch i Like machines i love to Work in cars 😉keep connected🖒

[@BurtonsAttic]

Take care Diana

[@davidwatsonii9469]

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[@N6MKC]

"Knee-Jamb Consternation"...my new acid rock band's name.

[@jerrycoleman2610]

Cool, thanks for sharing.!.!.!.

[@rustynail4676]

You found a heck of a deal. Any idea total rebuild cost and man hours put in?

[@BurtonsAttic]

At this point about $500 Rusty.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Cool project. I live in NC. Where did you get the mill? Just curious.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks Tom, it's a secret!

[@eaglevp]

New supporter have hit the like button and added to my IAmACreator playlist and shared on twitter

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks Eagle!

[@johnparrish9215]

Oh, You are so bad. Now I have to go and find old machines to restore. It looks like to much fun.

[@rwhite685]

I really love the look of that drill press (@ time 11 : 36 ) what is the name of it?

[@BurtonsAttic]

Ronnie at 11:36 is an old Craftsman drill press.

[@rwhite685]

Thanks I never seen one like that

[@ridgedaleredneck]

One reason the rear bearing fails more often is people hamering pulleys on to the shaft without supporting the motor shaft on the opposite end. This causes the rear bearing to be brindled by the hamer blows!

[@MrTrekFanDan]

Subbed... I loved every video in this series! Nicely done! Any tips on good auction sources in western NC near Asheville?

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks Dan! Haven't been to any in Asheville but I have in TN, check out www.furrow.com/

[@sblack48]

Never knew these had a horiz spindle

[@siegfriedobrabender4215]

Just wanted to know if you are bagging and tagging all the components?

[@BurtonsAttic]

I use boxes mostly Siegfriedo. I put all the parts for that sub assembly together in a box and try to lay out all the parts in order of disassembly.

[@terrylequernaque892]

What action did you buy this from, I’ve been looking into purchasing one

[@larrymunday7519]

That machine is in great shape, not much wear at all!

[@BurtonsAttic]

It was a lucky find Larry!

[@Yoursoul101]

Agh, did you strip your ratchet getting that bolt from the top off?

[@markgrevatt4867]

Wow $103 for a milling machine. That's crazy cheap.

[@BurtonsAttic]

Lucky find!

[@ronbianca1975]

Hi,Did I notice that you may have remodeled your Craftsmen lathe? Ron

[@BurtonsAttic]

Ron it is an original unrestored South Bend 9Ax36

[@joshdean6395]

What online auction

[@recordonesstory6716]

Ask for the shop location

[@zoesdada8923]

Man talk about winning the lottery.

[@hermanwulf771]

It's a Rockwell. Have you looked on the internet? Have you contacted Rockwell? Just a thought.

[@bigbob1699]

If that bolt is that tight why did you use a ratchet ? A solid nut buster is the way to go.

[@BurtonsAttic]

4:03 Thanks for commenting Robert.

[@jlucasound]

$103? Wow. That is all basically surface rust. The insides are remarkably clean. (Did I (Speak/Comment) too soon?). Water. Ugh.

[@joshdean6395]

eBay?

[@BurtonsAttic]

?

[@GruntW0rk]

When i see these beautiful instrument in this condition it hurts me. Like when those ads come on with all the abused puppies and shit. Same sulky sad feeling. I love puppies.

[@JaysWorldHD]

*Great video. I saw you on **#IAmACreatorTHON5** livestream and I’m here to support you. I have watched and hit your red support button 😊*

[@adkinsfabricationandthenso3488]

Talk to Adam Booth. His channel is Abom79 and he owns Booth Machining.

[@humblehombre9904]

Why the gloves?

[@WilduCher]

I support you from JAMES COX #IAmACreator.thanks.

[@charlescarter7496]

try looking at this website : www.lathes.co.uk/rockwellmillers/page2.html... has a lot of info

[@BurtonsAttic]

Thanks Charles, I have seen it.

[@midgoog2]

Hi. I stumbled on your channel and heard you request for help. Try lathes.co.uk for info. I believe they have a manual for this machine Cheers Eric

[@BurtonsAttic]

Hey thanks for the input Eric, I've seen it.

[@foghornleghorn3478]

Snap on over 25 years I spent almost 168,000 $ in tools on my snap on acount and will never buy another one gimmick a classic tool company turned gimmick in my opinion but we all have one

[@totombemastakana6313]

hade Rancage..!!!

[@BurtonsAttic]

Totombe, google translate doesn't know what you said! What language meaning? Thanks for watching!

[@totombemastakana6313]

oh i'm sorry that my regional language west Java Indonesia that mean "Great Job You expert"

[@jlucasound]

How do you have so much hair loss when you are obviously only about 35?

[@markleman8649]

hope your neighbours do not live to close, you may have to supply ear muffs.

[@pinnerow]

mrpete222 has one the same contact him he will be able to help with info you need

hmm 103$ 5000$ in labor when done 1500$ at yard sale better keep it !

[@BurtonsAttic]

Your math is off...

@@BurtonsAttic ya sound like my teacher !!!!! 35 yrs ago Now I live with one and she says I snore mean teachers ! will a vfd work with the 3hp 3ph bandsaw I want to slow down to cut steel ???