SNS 322 Machining Rucker Straight Edge

I have two of the Rucker straight edges to machine for Clarke and for these two I'll be using the K&T mill, and then over to the shaper to machine the 45 degree angle. Check out vintagemachinery.org for info on ordering a Rucker straight edge. Also, Clarke's website windyhillfoundry.com for other products and services.
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[@ericreynolds74]

Brother Adam, you dont need to defend your use of your shaper to anyone. Youve established yourself as a highly skilled machinist, shape away and be proud of it.

[@RobActiveShooterEngh]

100% agree! he could cut cake on the shaper and I'd watch. (in fact he should)

[@PoignantPirate]

The only issue I have with the shaper is that Abom *loves* to try and hand-hold the camera, and he's not exactly a professional steady-cam operator. It's like watching the blair-machinist... I usually end up hiding the window and just listening to him until the shaper parts done.

[@Genthar]

Exactly. I don't get why people whine when he chooses to use the shaper. It's his shop, his customer, and his tools. Unless he's putting out substandard work (which we all know he would never do), nobody should be griping about what he chooses to use.

[@Kenionatus]

It's also super hypnotic to watch.

[@dieterhinders9237]

it's fascinating using modern tools on old machines

[@davidmspinelli8951]

I always enjoy watching your videos but I have to admit that my favorite part of every one of them is the ending when you show the photograph of Grandpa, Pop and you. AWESOME my friend! Be safe, stay healthy and machine on!

[@joshpittman1982]

As someone that knows just about nothing about machining, your videos are great and interesting.

[@robertperkins7339]

I have been watching these videos all throughout lockdown ! These to me are like mini lessons in each video. Fascinating, informative. You would make an absolutely brilliant teacher ! Thank you for keeping me sane and igniting my curiosity of precision engineering. Planning a workshop and a small hobby lathe in the next year now !!!

[@daletyler2758]

I love watching that shaper run it amazes me how people engineers a machine like that and that people like you can use it

[@jonathanhenley8641]

Hello there. Just wanted to let u know, ur very talented and I thank u for posting ur content as it has helped me in ways I can’t even explain. Keep it up. Ur work is amazing. And I only wish to be this talented one day!

[@brianmoore1164]

Hope you are having a great time traveling and thank you for having some machining content at the ready for release while you are gone.

[@car2069]

I used to always watch Keith Fenner but after watching your videos I just cannot deal with the lighting and camerawork of his videos. Love his work, but your production skills put you in a class of your own. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@rogerscottcathey]

With a strobe you could make it look like it isn't spinning and just plowing through the metal.

[@matthewgreen7573]

Man! I need a shaper in my like. So peaceful seeing it do it's thing.

[@mwestberg1]

Something so satisfying about edge milling, great video.

[@ameerhamid7127]

mmmmm chipsss.. lol

[@windyhillfoundry5940]

Great video Adam👌. Yes you must have the first generation square before we revised the pattern. We were having a lot of chill issues with those before we fixed the pattern

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Good to know. I have a first generation one that I havent milled yet.

[@garthbutton699]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us and all the processes, you're good teacher and a lot of us out here appreciate your efforts no matter what.

[@erichoff7926]

Adam, all the work you did getting the shape r running has really paid off with the quality of the output!

[@ethanhighsmith9048]

Excellent! Always enjoy watching the shaper clap away...

[@saubervonHerzen]

I love watching the shaper.

[@MaturePatriot]

I love the shaper finish over the swirl finish of the vertical mill. Great machining.

[@bcbloc02]

Good to see the mill getting some love for a change!

[@SRMWorkshop]

After all the effort that went into making those patterns, it's really nice to watch them being finished.

[@rayganter8029]

Would love to see the set up even if sped up, as setting up is the part newbies learn

[@justanotheridiotredneck]

Agreed

[@rodney1818]

He does showing a little bit from time to time but I do wish I could see more now and then but hey got to have something to complain about he doesn't do anything else wrong other than have flat tires

[@markschweter6371]

The way those last two machined on the shaper, looks like the fixed the hard-spot issue. May have been able to shaper all the faces.

[@markschweter6371]

Filing the base-angle edge, is the flat perpendicular to the base, or normal to the angle axis?

[@Kenionatus]

The set up for these parts is pretty basic, so I newbies who don't know how it works would be best served by a tutorial. He did cover the (at least for me) unusual parts, namely the sand paper and why he choose to use the shaper. Also, a lot of the important bits of the set up aren't really visible in sped up (or even normal speed) footage. Namely making sure your vice and other parts of the work holding are square (lots of people just leave a square vice on their machine until they need to take it off), choosing the right cutting tools and parameters and making sure there are no chips between work holding and work piece. I would get bored pretty quickly if I'd hear the same steps explained in every video. On the other hand, I appreciate it when I get to see custom setups because sometimes I see really creative solutions I'd never think of myself.

[@russelhoch734]

You ever think about frame rate and feeds. Face mill looks counter clockwise but chips show like you said and probably fewer on video. Thanks for making videos.

[@MoparStephen]

Man - so peaceful at 14:45, that sound just lulls me to sleep. I love the sound of that clapper box.

[@andreanash9673]

Hi Adam, It does make sense to increase the size of the casting to move the hard spot... Not sure I would have thought of that... Take care Paul,,

[@bill8by5]

I love watching your videos. Your craftsmanship is awesome! The only comment I have about these Ruckers is, it would have been an "old school" touch to flat cut both sides of the handles so that the 4 uprights, the curved ends and Rucker would have been flat - probably 30 or 40 thousandths out of both sides. Just my observation - they are cool no matter what. Can't wait for the next vid - KEEP IT UP!!!

[@tonyurquhart8278]

Hey Adam, you have said in the past that you like the sound of the shaper operating... I was watching this video & inadvertently turned on subtitles. It showed your commentary, then once you stopped talking and the shaper was operating on its own the subtitles simply said "[MUSIC]" !!! :)

[@mike5805]

Please Please, Please, would you please let people know the safety of filing a piece on a turning lathe with a file that has no handle. I know a friend who tried filing without a handle, the file grabbed the turning piece and ran the rat tail handle into his forearm. 31 or 32 stitches and he still does it. You my brother are a very top notch machinist. You believe in safety. Please do this for everyone's sake. Just mention it during one of your videos. Keep the videos coming. I love your videos.

[@AwesomeVids2024]

Me: two left hands and never touched a tool in my whole life also me: watching every darn video Abom79 ever makes and being mesmerized by them...

[@frp1276]

What are you waiting for?

[@ryanlukens9280]

My grandfather was a machinist and watching guys like Adam, Keith Fenner and Tom Lipton at oxtool bring back some memories of him.

[@GameBacardi]

I have no tools and maybe never will... but looking these works it is satisfying.

[@AwesomeVids2024]

FRP I just might...

[@larsrodbok1285]

As a lefty, I will tell you two left hands is like winning the lottery! Get a machine and make something! ;)

[@conradhextall8863]

Always enjoy your videos Adam. There's something relaxing about them. The outro music is a treat too

[@hoss3433]

Another excellent video. If i had a shaper i would probably be using it constantly. One day maybe i will be able to afford one.

[@scarface-39]

Dang with the camera that close to the end mill I think I got a piece of metal in my 👁 eye!!!👍🇺🇸

[@emberklavins9567]

Those chips from side milling the long edge are beautiful

[@williamsquires3070]

(@18:39) - Check out the sandpaper; you can see the imprint of the workpiece, including the word “RUCKER”, inside-down! 😊

[@AKGaragezz]

When you say "I think i am gonna use shaper" i brew cup of tea and smile

[@traitorouskin7492]

Ive been watching your channel for a while now but when I see the shaper do cuts like that I have to go'thats doing that'thats going that way and that thing does that' im glad I still love it.cheers abom

[@matthewperlman3356]

I didn't realize that the shaper head tilts like that! I had previously thought that you had to rotate the vice for an operation like this. it looks much easier tilting the head; everything stays centered in the work area.

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Adam I always enjoy watching your videos I am from South Africa

[@antapaan6580]

Loving your Shaper videos Adam! So nice that you include them sometimes.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good job Adam. Turned out great. Thanks for sharing with us.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hi Adam, It does make sense to increase the size of the casting to move the hard spot... Not sure I would have thought of that... Take care Paul,,

[@stuartschaffner9744]

There is something soothing about the scraper. I'm not a machinist, but I wonder if it would make economic sense to use a carbide cutting tool with harder materials?

[@supremecommander2398]

ahh, you made the last one completely on the shaper, right? @ 24:42 there are no circular patterns on it.

[@ToddSoyka]

I saw the same thing. I wonder if there is a bit of wear in the ways of the milling machine that allow the table to shift just enough to attribute to that shinny end? Anyways, love your work, Adam!

[@moaochliamk-s6177]

I recently discover this channel, and what a machinist you are Adam👍🏻👍🏻 Can not stop watching the videos!! Keep up the good work and thank you for all the good videos! Greetings from Sweden / Sebastian Karlsson

[@davesalzer3220]

Love that windy hill iron. So nice to cut.

[@aaronbuckmaster7063]

The chips off of that vertical cutter are like pins. Kinda neat. I’m a pretty good carpenter, but I enjoy metal work more as it requires increased precision. The cutter is really neat to watch. It’s just like a big metal plane.

[@papatomsgarage7611]

Watching chips fly is mesmerizing!

[@watkinsdb]

I really like the idea of using the shaper for that edge. I'm assuming they'll be making some kind of line, and those marks left by the shaper will give a nice visual indicator.

[@ettumama]

Happy birthday Adam!

[@dizzolve]

13:00 why is that cutter leaving inconsistent surface finish on the one end?

[@antoniogutierrezbarba6360]

La mitad de la batalla es tener las herramientas adecuadas. La otra mitad es saber utilizarlos.

[@paulmanson253]

You said at about 16:12 that a shaper can hold its weight around the shop. How is that possible? Thing weighs as much as a battleship. Sorry,(not really),but that turn of phrase just cracked me up. Always a pleasure to see you can find a use for the thing. Really liked the inspect and repair you did on it. Actually,I think I will rewatch the vids. Cheers.

[@jerrycoleman2610]

Adam, Awesome video, great content, enjoyed watching and was mesmerizing, love the shaper videos, wondering when do some videos on the Smith & Mills.?. Thanks for sharing your video.!.!.!.

[@bhazen406]

Seeing your videos i really want to see you square up one ov my really hard to find wood working plains your videos are mesmerizing

[@SpatialDragon]

That is funny, I did not even realize that is who you were working with on these. I watch him and you. Both are great shows. I have been watching Adam Savage too and his shows dovetails in nicely with your shows.

[@tomoakhill8825]

Wow. I see 18:45 what he means about the setup, for this kind of angle-cut, being easy on the G&E shaper. I love the vise handle he uses at 19:06. That should do it.

[@ameerhamid7127]

What are the benefits of doing this type of job on a shaper versus a milling machine. It looks way easier to set up and cut on the milling machine than it did on the shaper, and nicer finish too.

[@larryshaw6517]

Really nice work Adam.

[@matc87]

could not get how that cut that 45degree on the shaper. was the table moving up aswell as sideways at the same time?

[@ประเสริฐสกุลวิวัฒน์-ว5อ]

You make very good video clips, useful and interesting. I started making clips of DIY work. Thank you.

[@ian-c.01]

I'd be really interested in seeing some of the jobs you do during your normal working week sometime. I realise that the camera work can interrupt the flow and slow you down but now and again it would be very interesting to see what you do that took you away from Motion Industries and how you make a living.

[@ikbendusan]

he makes a living by making youtube videos

[@ian-c.01]

@@ikbendusan He does make some money from YT vids but I'm pretty sure he spends a fair bit of time in that fully equipped machine workshop doing paid jobs, it wouldn't make sense to go self employed and just put out a couple of short videos per week, he must be doing jobs for paying clients.

[@barrygerbracht5077]

@@ian-c.01 you tube , patreon and a wife that makes good money. I don't think he's doing a lot of paid job shop work, but I could be wrong. He's definitely doing some. He does have 450k+ subscribers you know. Purely guessing he's making $1000+ per weeks worth of videos.

[@ian-c.01]

@@wrangler5729 When Adam worked for Motion Industries he was their top machinist and helped them fulfill some huge contracts which earned the company hundreds of thousands (maybe even millions) of dollars, he loved that work and would not give it up unless he was certain he could earn the same salary they gave him or better on his own. Part of the agreement he made with them was not to poach Motion Industries clients which he was happy to agree to because he had other plans. A man with a with the skills and reputation of ABomb is going to be in high demand in machining and he would never sit around while is fully equipped workshop sits idle and only produce one or two short videos per week. The amount of money he has invested over the past few years was substantial and he will be doing as much as possible to make that workshop pay for itself, I have no doubt that he is not relying solely on YT income and T shirt sales ! As far as 'unrealistic videos', he only shows the simple projects which he can upload in short videos to show viewers set up tips and different techniques. I am sure there is a lot going on behind the camera that we will never see for multiple reasons but Adam works up to 7 days every week in his workshop, you can be certain of that !

[@ian-c.01]

@@wrangler5729 What makes you so sure ?

[@yafois988]

I really like those pieces, wouldn’t mind getting one.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Pardon my ignorance but what are these used for? Thanks.

[@capt.kennethabney8789]

Hey Adam, great video. I just purchased Monarch 14”C and has some broken parts on it I was able to get in touch with Kieth Rucker to see if he new anyone with parts. Did talk with one gentleman in Milwaukee but could not help completely. Oh yeah, did talk to monarch no need to go into those gruesome details. Would like to send you some pics and get your opinion. Don’t have instagram or the Facebook. Maybe I could email ya. Any how, love the channel and can’t get enough. Keep the chips flying. Thanks

[@robertchance3384]

love the shaper

[@Empinada]

What are these used for? Flooring projects?

[@mmccorm11]

Am I correct that cast iron doesn’t require any oil? Think I might remember that from a Mr. Pete video

[@kadenwatt2033]

Yes you are correct

[@dlfabrications]

Great video!!! I have a question about carbide tool grinding. Am I wasting my time buying a slow "8 in" slow 1750 rpm grinder and what grit of silicon carbide(green wheels should I get?

[@alexanderw6309]

It seems to me that machining a small flat on the top of the handle that was parallel to the base would make it easier to set up and be usefull.

[@6NBERLS]

Clarke is using cast iron from old disk brake rotors to make these castings. Is there anything to be gained by using castings that have been made by formally adhering to the Meehanite standards for cast iron?

[@Talon5Karrde]

@16:16 - So, you were feeding down into the part on the sharper. Not I understand that the cutting with that feed might "push" the work further into the vice rather then perhaps "lifting" the part. I was just wondering if you could have the "feed" move up the cut? That way if you get distracted you cut air, not the part, the vice , or the machine... It might not be "Best Practices" for the science behind the cut and how the tool works, but it seems much safer.

[@brianwalk108]

What's the difference between a face mill and a shell mill? And what benefits does one have over another? Thanks

[@dauber1828]

Another nice job thanks Adom

[@johnyoungquist6540]

How accurate is the 45 angle? Does it matter? I would clamp it straight and tilt the head on the mill. One rough one finish cut.

[@ivanhudson6104]

What year is your k&t apposed to Keith fennrs

[@carolshawol6699]

How long does a tool like that stay sharp?

[@JayKayKay7]

16:04 I read recently about shapers. "You can make anything on a shaper except a profit."

[@dizzolve]

21:17 you got another shaper?

[@dlfabrications]

15:12/25:32 at this part of the video you show the shaper cutting a 45 degree angle to the table. why is the clapper angled? Does the table move in two directions at the same time? (X and Z)

[@UnreasonableSteve]

The clapper is angled to swing the cutter away as well as forward on the backstroke. The table itself on the shaper isn't moving for these cuts at all, only the tilted "vertical" feed on the head is moving between strokes

[@warrenjones744]

You said the planed finish is not going to be as nice as a milled finish. I dunno man, there is something, perhaps a Timeless Beauty about a planned surface especially after it has set for 75-100 years and gets a patina to it. Since these surfaces are probably going to be scraped it does not really matter I guess. However in my experience a planed finish seems to be a lot nicer to scrape or maybe I just prefer it that way, who knows! . Either way it gets the job done and the tool is a gonna be a nice one when scraped in. cheers edit: fix atrocious spelling errors!

[@andrewbarton9632]

Can you do a video on sharpening tool bits

[@edsmachine93]

Great content Adam. Nice castings. I always enjoy watching you use the shaper. That was the best way to do the 45°. Well done.

[@jboos6256]

Spitze sehr gut mach weiter so!!👍👍👍

[@susanbarbier5053]

On mine I’d just dremel out the R a bit to make it an F.

[@jimsvideos7201]

Hey man happy birthday.

[@j.sagiechode]

Would love to see these finished on a surface grinder! christmas is coming, send santa a letter!

[@DumahBrazorf]

What causes that different pattern on the bottom were the milling started? The mill passed on all the surface in the same way to me.

[@jonanathow4326]

I think he meant the round spot at the beginning of the cut, it stops at the point where the first inserts hit the workpiece on the backside of the cutter, also on the finished piece, I'm not sure what causes it, since the pattern after that spot suggests the head is trammed close to perfect...would like to know.

[@stacy6014]

I would say its the movement of the head after the cutter clears one side. Cutting right to left, the force is pushing to the right then the face mill clears on the left. There is some flex in every setup. I would bet it is only a few tenths. My mill does the same thing.

[@Orxenhorf]

Don't know. I noticed it too though. My best guess would be some slop in his mill where the tool position is shifting based on whether or not both sides of the cutter are touching the surface or not, but I can't figure out which direction it would be to make that pattern. It looks like when it's over the right hand edge the tool axis is tilted like \ (exaggerated of course) but then shifts to | without touching the work that's already been done.

[@robertdart1684]

could you have just run a 45 degree cutter in the mill setup would then be quicker than shaper

[@DebdeK]

so when do you start restoring axe heads or hammers?

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Great work

[@altermannlockern]

20:20 some spooky Halloween sounds coming from that grinder.

[@Black--general]

Отличная работа Adam

[@KTaFS]

Good job on the straight edges now when are you gonna get to Keith's stoker engine???

[@garybrenner6236]

Don't hold your breath!

[@chekymonkey4452]

nice one adam

[@johannglaser]

How are you cutting these straight pieces of sand paper without dulling a knife blade or scissors?

[@garthbutton699]

Every cloth,you can buy it on a roll in many widths or in sheets.

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

Hi Adam, Have you ever considered using carbide tooling on the shaper? probably ok for roughing especially on cast iron .

[@DarkFire515]

Candidate for chip of the week? Great video!

[@pneumatic00]

I am seeing the work progress, and of course the finished products, but I'm completely not absorbing how your shaper setup produces a 45 degree angle on the work.

[@pneumatic00]

@Ronald Farley okay, so it is done with a down feed. Fair enough. But if the cutting tool was oriented perpendicular to the table & the step over of the table was equal to the amount of down feed, that should produce a 45 degree angle on the cut. If the tool however is placed at 45 degrees then it seems to me, and of course I am not getting this right then the downfeed would have to be equal to the step over times the square root of 2 to get a 45 degree angle. Undoubtedly, I am overthinking this.

[@AaronBelknap]

Adam on the shaper looking at a mill operator: "So uncivilized!" - (Obi Wan Kenobi using a blaster). LOL. I love the finish of a shaper vs the mill. I see the reason though. Turned out awesome.

[@johndcknsn]

When are you going to get on the other shaper? I'd really like to see that baby running.

[@glennfelpel9785]

Love the Shaper.....and the set up. Neat Thank you

[@nicmaz37]

No oil/coolant with the shaper/scraper/shaver?

[@markschweter6371]

Cast iron doesn't need coolant/cutting fluid due to the graphite inclusions.

[@petepeterson4540]

why does the term come to mind let the chips fall where they may.