A New Machine for the Ranalah Workshop! | Reviving History

[@SpeakerMunkey]

as you were about to introduce your new lathe, I was thinking "please be a colchester, please be a colchester". Such easy machines.

[@clintonoconnor9224]

New Lathe is such welcome addition It allows you to do more in house

[@peterhofmann8292]

Dom, always in awe of what you do and the solutions you come up with 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@keithknowles1700]

The "odd" boxes you refere to in the casting process are called the Cope and Drag. The Drag is the bottom box and the Cope(obviously) the top box with the pouring and rising "gates". I learn this in the metalwork class at secondary modern school in the mid 1960s, went on to do a Craft apprenticeship as a Fitter/Turner a job I loved. I got so much job satisfaction. Retired 15 years ago and have a small lathe in my shed I still use regularly, and yes that handwheel shoud have been taperpinned on plus a grub screw at 90 degrees to it.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks for the info! The wheel will be pinned in place on the machines, there is no grub screw though, just a pin

[@Richard-gh1gv]

Dom, I don’t normally comment. But we’ll done, great job sorting out the wiring. I’m with you, electricity is pixie magic and hard to sort out sometimes. I think you did a great job making that part fit on the first try. Wish I had a lathe that large and rigid, mine is only a hobby one.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much, I really dont like wiring!

[@fransgeers7400]

The Ranalah is really a great journey to follow. Love it, but the 356 deserves more attention for sure. Plus would love to see the final coffee Defender.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you! I will get to the porsche, I am desperate! but I have to make a bit of a push to get the Ranalahs finished, I am so close now!

[@johnjb3205]

Yet again Dom, you have not only explained every detail, but even showen close up lathe work. Thanks Dom

[@bjorn.barton-pye]

Thanks!

[@peterclayton4321]

That top bush with the keyway is a piece of art. Keep this series coming 👍🥸

[@DominicChineas]

its my favourite part!

[@paulkirton1589]

That lathe brought back some memories,as an apprentice fitter who started his training with British Steel Corporation Scunthorpe Works ,the first two years of your apprenticeship was based in the training centre,I remember spending 10 weeks learning how to use a Colchester lathe, week's using a shaping machine,radial arm drill and a milling machine, I still have all the test pieces I made, I started my apprenticeship in 1979 😭

[@grahamwhite1656]

Great work Dom. I would have put the nuts which secure the feet to the jig on the underside. That way the weight is taken by the entire structure spread through the bottom plate. In your assembly the weight is taken by the weld. I have made a few workshop tables with adjusting feet and have always put the nut either on the bottom or welded a nut to a plate which is, in turn, welded to the botom of the table legs. Love your new lathe. I have a Harrison which was made by the same company.

[@stefanobio7045]

Hi Dom.....i trained on those lathes in the 1970's as part of my apprenticeship....have a great Easter, take care, best regards, Stefano...

[@nickhartshorn3817]

I am so jealous. My main work now is a retired cabinetmaker (watch out Will ) but years ago I worked for a re-cycle company and did a lot of welding and metalwork. You bring me a lot of happy memories back. Thanks Dom, kep up the videos Nick H

[@garethevans92]

So satisfying watching the turning on the lathe! Loving this series and seeing some history being kept from extinction. Well done Dom!

[@davidquirk8097]

Colchester is a really great lathe. I used them at Technical College and they would handle small parts like a Myford and big parts with the same ease.

[@DominicChineas]

I’m getting on really well with it so far!

[@warrenhorne6432]

Great Lathe to have in the workshop. One of the Best. Spent many hour using that Brand of Lathe as a Fitter & Turner.

[@DominicChineas]

glad I chose a good one! its been very handy already

[@Lifesgood427]

Your enthusiasm never wanes, good job, great video!

[@colinmartin2921]

Boxford and Colchester, two great British names. I am envious, as I can only fit a small lathe in my garage. I was once offered a Boxford FOC, by a local technical college, but never had the room....

[@colinsmith6280]

Its great watching your series on Reviving The Ranalah ,my father was a tool maker when he was a live working for Bristol Cars through to Bristol aeroplane company to the BAC and Concorde , the company's must of used the Ranalah original machines to produce the body panels for the cars and aeroplanes , keep the good work up.

[@three-phase562]

Wow, an old Colchester Lathe, back in the mid 80s we had a whole line of them along our apprenticeship school. Very nice find!

[@DominicChineas]

Sounds like a great school!

[@SwitchAndLever]

I recognized that lathe from the thumbnail alone, literally my dream machine. I couldn't be happier/have more jealousy for you right now! 😄

[@frances7243]

Best one yet, Dom, good to see so much going on and probably need to watch it again. And, yes, there is such a thing as lathe envy.

[@DominicChineas]

There was a lot going on!

[@charlesnuttall1463]

Dom when welding a nut over a hole use a c/sink head bolt to centralise it helps to prevent binding on the thread

[@DominicChineas]

That’s a great tip! Thank you

[@pghgb5572]

This was the same type of lathe used in the Vauxhall Apprentice training facility in the mid to late 1970's - heavily used and abused but always reliable and capable of producing quality parts (in the right hands).

[@426simon]

Beautiful lathe, good choice! That needs and will take heavier cuts or more aggressive feeds than your myford ever would, especially with carbide tips, chips is what you want not strings. It takes the heat away from the work rather than rubbing and leaving the heat in the work.

[@ejharrop1416]

Nasty strings instead of chips are a scary sight for all cutting tools. We all must have have horror stories about poor soft tissue outcomes when they engage a stringer. Thank you and stay safe. Cheers

[@patrickhostler5939]

Brilliant. I find these films both fascinating and sooooo relaxing to watch!!!

[@DominicChineas]

I’m glad to hear it thank you!

[@danproctor15]

Great Lathe Dom you'll be very happy with it. Would suggest you either bore your handles to match the size of the threaded bar end or finish them with a reamer as drills won't give an accurate hole size and I'm guessing you need them tight as they transmit a fair amount of torque. Noticed the material you were turning was forming long strings of swarf, some materials are worse for this than other but it is a sign that the chip breaker on the tool isn't working, the cure for this is normally "more feed more speed". Really enjoy the channel, great work.

[@Steve-im4oc]

Very satisfying watching you work on all your projects

[@bsimpson6204]

I see now how it's coming together, looking forward to seeing the babbitt being poured

[@yoyopg123]

You must be on the Christmas card list of the trucking firm by now Dom. Congratulations on you progress. Love watching this story as it unfolds.

[@DominicChineas]

Haha! It’s nice having somebody that you can trust to move these heavy complicated things around

[@johanhofstedt7317]

Very interesting to follow!!

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philtaylor9038]

Dominic, you look so happy when you talk about your plans. On the jumper, the issue is why welders wear special aprons/coats. Really look forward to these videos and enjoy watching your progress. Nice lathe by the way.

[@DominicChineas]

I have a welding jacket aswell!! I just need to wear it more...

[@bizzie1956]

Fascinating to watch you bringing a piece of British engineering back to life Dom 👍🏻

[@racertwo]

Good purchase Dom, I have a Colchester 2500 and have used it for over 20 years to make parts to rebuild various vintage automobile and aero engines including my Napier Lion, 1913 Chalmers and 1916 Herschell-Spillman V8. Keep working hard. Andy

[@nickmassey9104]

Great update. Great you donated the old lathe .Two steps forward 👍

[@basilterrier]

Well done Dom good progress. We are all on your shoulder encouraging you on. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos.😊

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Dom, Sorry I am late to the party this week... A huge CONGRATULATIONS on the new lathe, with that and the Bridgeport there be not stopping you now... See you next time. Take care. Paul,,

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much Paul! Better late than never haha

[@williamhamill813]

You need a cool old shaper for the keyway. love it

[@williamward7707]

Thank You for all your enthusiasm and hard work, keeping at it and getting it done...even going so far as to get another lathe...Looking forward to your next video...

[@DominicChineas]

thanks so much

[@charlesnmalden]

Just loving your channel! Thank you so much.

[@martinhaskell376]

Fascinating watching you create these widgets Dom!

[@mikethompson8666]

Hi Dom, great new report. Finding the build very interesting. Mike

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Congratulations on your new tool / toy in ur shop. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Weld on. Fab on. Keep making. God bless.

[@f4dphantomII]

Congratulations on the Colchester! Just what you needed1

[@DominicChineas]

great isnt it! I am really pleased

[@crohnic_]

following this project has been mega inspiring. thanks for taking the time to document the process

[@DominicChineas]

My pleasure! glad you enjoyed it thank you

[@barrysansom3801]

Many, many thanks, Dom, for a brilliant job and so well executed. As a retired joiner I can appreciate all that you do, and the skill and passion that goes into making these projects a reality. Excellent stuff; I could watch you all day long . . . !

[@Mercmad]

Nice Lathe!. My Lathe has a mass of electrical stuff to,including a high speed return for the apron.All was sweetness and light until I got flooded last month and it went under 2 meters of water. Now i am dying it all out hopefully.

[@vaunrichards2571]

Great progress, Dom. And thanks for the videos.

[@DominicChineas]

Glad you like them!

[@ejharrop1416]

Brilliant lathe, bigger is always better. Just a thought about the chuck. The jaws should be able to be flipped to accept bigger parts and the spindle thru hole is useful for larger types of bars or shafts. Thank you, love the progress and I am looking forward to see the first use of it. Cheers mate, take care and peace out!

[@69niggsy]

I was just about to write a similar comment :)

[@DominicChineas]

even flipping the jaws wasnt enough, trust me I did try!

[@akfarmboy49]

Colchester lathes are excellent. That’s what I have at home in Alaska. Your project is going good.

[@jamesmccormick2696]

I'm envious. I have a Jet, which is fine, but I would rather have a Colchester!

[@michaelhunt2369]

its been great following the Ranalah story Dom, lovely description on what you are doing to let us with no experience follow the story

[@roberthoskins4042]

Did you by any chance go to Windsor Grammar School back in the late 70's?

[@mick3610]

@@roberthoskins4042 no sorry

[@roberthoskins4042]

@@mick3610 Cheers Mick. As you may imagine, I went to school with your namesake.

[@besenzon1]

Absolutely love your videos. I lucky enough to do my apprenticeship at a huge Engineering company in Poole. We studied turning for a year. Love your new Colchester lathe ❤️

[@peteredge3577]

Hamworthy engineering?

[@besenzon1]

@@peteredge3577 Correct. Pumps and compressor section. 87 until 96

[@johng7rwf419]

To use a term of precision, spot-bollok-on. Great video as always. Many thanks J

[@raydriver7300]

You are a very clever man. I had a woodworking lathe for 16 years and was frightened to use it. Six months after discovering how to, I bought a new one and I love it. I had to get an electrician in to wire my shower extractor fan recently so I feel your pain. Unlike you, it’s the only fan I have!🌞

[@JasonGardnerUK]

Great to see your progress. Eagerly waiting for the next one!

[@damienpurcel7244]

Thanks Dom, another really enjoyable video. Thanks for the advice you gave me a couple of weeks ago, I purchased a welder( a Cigweld 185LCD) and I’m really enjoying getting to grips with it, making quite a few mistakes as you would expect but I’m having so much fun. Thanks again.

[@DominicChineas]

Best of luck! Stick at it! That’s great to hear

[@fogcloud-d7v]

Excelent program a fan fromUSA, keep the good work.

[@campbellmorrison8540]

This is a really good lathe, too big for my shop but a friend had one and it was his pride and joy. So good to get a heap of tooling with it

[@simonpowell]

Entertaining and educational

[@DominicChineas]

That means a lot, thank you

[@jamesmccormick2696]

Wow, a Colchester is quite the upgrade!

[@DominicChineas]

Isnt it! thank you

[@42rexx]

You could grind grooves in the fitting that would serve the same purpose , allowing the babbit to fill in the grooves and provide positive grip on the fitting.

[@DominicChineas]

absolutely, we discussed this while the cnc drawings were being made, but I want to keep it as original as possible

[@moonstarer55]

Great video Dom. Keep this up and companies will come to you asking you to advertise their products. Mentioning those who helped you sounds good to me, but what do I know? Your enthusiasm shines through. Keep up the great work.

[@DominicChineas]

I appreciate that!

[@likeakite]

Nice lathe Dom...happy days

[@charlesholder8009]

I love watching lathes at work, wood, or metal quite mesmerizing. If you ever get fed up with this one, I only live in Maidstone 🤣. If I only had some talent, I could do what you do. Another splendid video. Thank you for sharing👍

[@anglerden6937]

I love work, I could watch it all day!!!! Keep them coming Dom, very much enjoying them.

[@DarraghC]

great job Dom, coming along nicely.

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks 👍

[@keithbrown339]

You have so many projects on the go . It's Amazing you get anything done. Good luck

[@DominicChineas]

I am juggling a lot, I’m pushing to get the ranalahs finished now though

[@641032008]

Well done Dom.

[@davidhall4398]

OMG that's the best way to ASK FOR FOLK TO SUBSCRIBE in the middle of the video...NOT at the beginning like most on KZbin... brilliant...I had already subscribed ..love you series absolutely brilliant content and editing and music all so professional

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@grandaded]

Another absorbing and instructive episode Dom; this is a priority watch! It must be so encouraging for you too, to see how much interest and good-will your journey is receiving from your followers.

[@DominicChineas]

It’s lovely having such a positive supportive following, thanks everyone!

[@The_Cotswold_Engineer]

Brilliant as always! Intrigued to see how you'll stop the babbitts from pouring straight thru the holes around the various parts.

[@samrodian919]

Probably sealed with a stiff clay mix. That would be what I would try first as it would seal to the bottom of the rough casting once partially dried

[@marciabaldwin2506]

Excellent video as always Dom like many I'm looking forward to seeing the wheeling machine finished and working well done for all your hard work keep going your getting there ♥️

[@chichcnc]

Another great vid. May I suggest not using the brass as the alignment bush just incase you melt it during preheat for the Babbitt pour. Maybe use steel. Keep up the great work.

[@DominicChineas]

No other reason other than I didn’t have a bit of steel large enough, I can change it out at any time, it’s only a spacer for the jig

[@ukzen9309]

Won`t go wrong with a Triumph , i have been using one for 40 years , does most things very well .

[@stuartmcsorley8029]

Great progress again 👍 love that lathe, it's awesome!! 👌

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@jeepguypaul6684]

Have you thought of using a mig welder to add the ‘arrows’ it would be quicker and definately cooler (heat wise)? Keep up the good work!

[@robinflagg9207]

A lovely old job you got the job sorted All T he Best

[@williamhamill813]

I bet they chuck up on the rough inside hub with 4 jaw then face and drill the outside then flip and turned on some kind of expanding mandrel or centers. They would have had a dedicated setup.

[@richardsweet5068]

Nice lathe (lathe envy is really a thing). I always burn holes in my socks when welding. The project is really coming together now, nice to see.

[@bsimpson6204]

I just don't have room for a big lathe, oh well...

[@timaustin577]

1 word ( MAGNIFICENT ) 30 PLUS YEAR MECH SAY`S WOW :-)

[@russellnixon9981]

Just seen a Ranalah come up for sale in Southend, on market place, you may be interested. It comes with three wheels. Might be worth a look. Bit pricy though.

[@DominicChineas]

thank you, yeah I’ve spoken to the seller, I don’t really need another one! Thank you though

[@russellnixon9981]

@@DominicChineas Your welcome, thanks for replying.

[@mintychris1]

Brilliant.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you

[@oldtomsphotos]

Love the attention to detail.

[@colmornane5684]

Geez Dom, you wont look back now having a Colchester lathe, it will increase the capacity of your shop heaps, great acquisition, well done. A Fan from Aus

[@DominicChineas]

Hi! its already been so useful! thanks for watching

[@marieeaton-smith5168]

Well, all that passed me by, big time, but that lathe is impressive. Well done.

[@richardwhatton1249]

WOW, an excellent video, a brilliant lathe, great welding and nearly there, congratulations! Kind regards, Richard.

[@A2Z1Two3]

Can you explain why you would weld arrows proud to catch the babbitt, rather than cut groves like the do for lubricating , would both methods not do the job, and the turning be less risky as there is not a lot of heat to distort the internal thread . Great videos , for a long lie in, I almost can kid myself I am contributing by learning , and am not being lazy .

[@namtalf]

Going to school in Colchester (Wilson Marriage ) i learnt on a Colchester lathe and school even arranged a trip to the Colchester factory

[@rayhitchman4741]

Well done Dom. Keep these Blog's coming. Very interesting

[@chris.6232]

Great videos, well done.

[@peteouellette975]

I'll be here waiting

[@DominicChineas]

I wont be long!

[@paulmuff9883]

We have a little in common as I’ve used a myford 7 for about 40 years and was never big enough for certain jobs 😢 anyway a mate told me of a Collchester Triumph, 8’ bed with a gap ( very handy) plus built my own full size English wheel in 2004 the year after I retired never looked back 😀👍👍👍

[@bsimpson6204]

What do you use the wheel for Paul, car panels?

[@paulmuff9883]

@@bsimpson6204 hi yes I restore golden oldies 🤣 don’t use it often these days infact the last time was 7 years ago when making a roof panel on a 1934 SS2 ( new name is Jaguar but 34 was before the name was used) but will be using again this year as I’ve got so work to do on some wings for same car!

[@johnthompson3605]

Nice lathe used Colchester's slot, just about the finest lathe you can get , for small to medium work, and I have a parweld welding helmet and they are very good, nice video.

[@samrodian919]

Yes it’s a pity they went to the wall. Exported all around the English speaking world and then some from the county town of Essex

[@genecamp5418]

Good job as usual. I always look forward to seeing your newest video. Glad things are going well for you.

[@nickcockerill239]

Hi. Great to see the Ranalah moving forward. The casting set up/ boxes are called the Cope and the Drag. Back in the day I used to teach casting to Year 9nstudents, can't any longer as new Technology Spec is too constrained, but hey I'm retired.

[@samrodian919]

An improvement? Not on your Nelly I’m an old school metalwork/woodwork teacher and I too taught casting and pattern making to my students ( kids we called them then lol)

[@nickcockerill239]

@@samrodian919 Hi. New Spec is one fits all in its approach, which is a waste of students talents.

[@sedulousdabbler5468]

Lovely lathe. I've got the Student 1800. I haven't got a 3 phase supply so had to buy a phase converter but could only afford a static which means that reverse and the pump won't work. Chinese 240v pump purchased for about £30 but still no reverse. The factory where it came from, had changed the motor and left the wiring diagram in the machine but none of the sparks I know could make head nor tail of it.

[@eddyd8745]

I'm not an expert, however, I believe that it will be 3 phase in the street and they've just bought a single phase up to your house. You can get 3 phase put into your house although it might be a bit costly.

[@davidbrodie5044]

It's great to see so much progress and love the new lathe!

[@ian_morg]

Another fantastic video Dom! Thank you. I love lathe videos and I’m really enjoying your ranalah progress and what it takes to get everything ready to make one. Top job 😎👍🏻

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much I’m glad your enjoying the videos

[@samrodian919]

Ok very nice lathe mate, one thing I would say safety wise is that providing you got reverse Chuck jaws with the lathe use those for holding the cast hand wheel instead of the normal ones. Having that amount of chuck jaw sticking out from the body is an accident waiting to happen, and a bloody serious accident at that. Your propensity for wearing a jumper in the workshop and then using a lathe is also dangerous. Combining these two factors and the chuck jaw catching the left sleeve of your jumper won't just ruin your day, it may well ruin your life mate. So safety first, roll your sleeves up and remove any rings and watch, and take the time to put in the reverse jaws. It only takes a couple of minutes to do so. I love the Ranalagh project it's coming on so very well. Oh and remember to clean the lathe ways thoroughly as cast iron dust makes good grinding paste and will wear the ways induction hardened or not if not cleaned off.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you for the tips, really appreciate it.. I dont have any reverse jaws but I will keep an eye out on ebay for some! Thank you

[@samrodian919]

Dom, I’m surprised you didn’t get reverse jaws with the lathe as they came standard with Pratt Burnard chucks. It may be a good idea to get hold of the guy you got it from and ask. Provided you know the model of the chuck and it should be on there somewhere you may be able to find some second hand ones. Failing that I would look into investing in a brand new well made Polish chuck with two sets of jaws. (They make really good machine tools in Poland. And for gawd sake don’t buy Chinese! lol)

[@tekkydaveU]

Fascinating stuff, Dom. Loving the out-takes too 🙂