Piston Modification Part 2

This is the final video for the piston modification. In this one i get the piston clamped down and indicated on the mill, then get started on fly cutting the reliefs.
So theres been some concern on my first video that I didn't set the cutters to the correct diameter. I did correct this before cutting and I talk about it in the video.

[@timmerritt2853]

just wanted to say that you explain more about machine work in your videos than most, you have a unique style, dont change that, like you said, every machinist has his way of doing things, sounds to me like you have had a wonderful teacher and has taught you well, keep up the good work, looking forward to more of your videos

[@Abom79]

+Tim Merritt Thanks Tim. My teachers were my Dad and Grandad, and one other guys we used to have work for us named Sonny. Between the three of them and working in our job shop since I was 17, I learned alot about manual machining and doing the odd jobs.

[@garyrobertson7778]

I was a mechanic for 40 years and I really enjoy watching

[@Abom79]

Wow! I wake up this morning with over 30 comments on the new video and I'm blown away at the support that I'm getting. Thanks to everyone, and thanks for putting a smile on my face today! I will get to everyone's comments this evening after work. Thanks guys!!

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

You deserve it

[@not2fast4u2c]

Awesome

[@not2fast4u2c]

Don't get a big Ego like those Hollywood Stars..We want to keep you just the way you are. Down Home and Down to Earth !!!

[@Abom79]

You don't have to worry about that, I keep it real! I enjoy what I do and feel honored to have so many people that enjoy my work and give me such good compliments.

[@1693caterpillar]

Great job Abom. I'm a mechanic and amateur machinist. Learned lots from you, Keith, and Tom. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who makes mistakes. Nice to see a man who can admit to his mistakes but, thats part of the learning process.

[@ypaulbrown]

well said Sir

[@Abom79]

I will admit when I make a mistake....done it a couple times already now!! Thanks for the comments!

[@ibrich42222]

There will always be people you can't please no matter what you do. 99.99 % of us enjoy looking over your shoulder while you work. Your videos are like an invitation to spend time with you in your shop. Thanks, Rich

[@MINDSEYE153]

Hey Adam, Bottom line, you gave the customer just what he wanted! It's not important how we get from point A to point B. Some like the scenic route, some like straight lines. You got from A to B learning something AND teaching something. I'll always be grateful to you for the lesson! Thanks man! Paul

[@Abom79]

Thanks Paul!

[@larrysperling8801]

hi adam your comments remind me of some words of wisdom i got from a wise old foreman i had while serving my millwright apprenticeship back in the 60's. when i complained i didn't have the proper equipment to do the job, he replied "son ,sometimes you just have to learn to piss with the pecker you got".that advise has served me well. one of the most interesting things about this type of work is watching how different individuals approach and solve the same problem. you do a great job with your videos, thanks for sharing larry

[@Abom79]

You got that right Larry! At my old shop we had to do some pretty crazy stuff with the equipment we had. I have a few videos of the boring mill and some of the odd set ups I've had to do. If only I was filming a long time ago and I could have had a lot more interesting stuff to share. Thanks for commenting, and thanks!

[@snaejneerg]

I'm not a machinist but I can appreciate the precision and time you take doing the setups...you don't rush. So important in doing fine work in any field of endeavor. Thanks for taking the time to showcase these projects and exposing people around the globe to the type of career that makes most of our creature comforts possible. I'm a fan.

[@eagle56nicho]

Adam , I have over 40 years as a NC machinist , I know and I teach that there is other ways to get the job done but is up to whoever to make work,wha and how I do it works for me ,I enjoy your show And encourages younger generations of machinists to watch it because manual machining is it if they want to be NC machinists

[@Abom79]

Well guys, I've been talking to Rob tonight through text and I asked him if it was possible for me to come get a little video of him and the bike, maybe even hear it run and see him take it for a spin. I think listening to him explain the bike and engine mods hes doing might add a little more closure to what I've doing on the piston. Maybe in the next day or two he'll have it back together and I'll get to go check it out. Be on the lookout for a possible follow-up video.

[@CompEdgeX2013]

Cool, love to see that one

[@That_Teal_fummins]

he must be running a higher lift cam thats why he need that work done

[@jasincolegrove6651]

***** longer duration would decrease compression. He could also have lifters set at a different ratio which would cause something similar. Could possibly even have his timing advanced slightly

[@openomniversity1329]

Nothing quite as gratifying to watch than a man who loves what he does, doing what he loves.

[@donbetlej6574]

Adam, I don't know if you see comments made 6 years after you did a video, but I started watching about 6 months ago and now I'm hooked. I've now started to go back to when you started and I have 6 years of videos to watch. Way better than anything on Netflix. I'm a retired electrical engineer and am now longing that I should have gone mechanical. Doing something like this piston as you implied was out of your comfort area but you got it done. Very impressive. I'm glad I found your channel and I'll keep watching......

[@rockallred658]

You're the best Adam. I was a high school shop teacher for 31 years and I think I've learned more useful stuff from you than I ever learned in university. Love the videos.

[@sonoma314]

You are proof in the flesh that being passionate about something and dedicated to becoming very, very good at it pays off. Not only in a job or making a money, but contentment in one's life. I hope some young people discover this and get a positive influence from it.

[@Dan.Whiteford]

Looks to me personally like a stunningly good job. I like how you set about this task from start to finish. State objective; describe plan of actions, prepare equipment / tools, review and modify after reflection about the task, refine objective after consultation with client, prepare workpiece with tooling and equipment, check repeatedly for accuracy before commencing task, caryout milling with constant monitoring and great care, summarise task once completed. All of the above presented and explained in a cool, calm manner for all to see via excellent photography and oral explanation. Just brilliant, you should be very proud!!!

[@Abom79]

Well Dan, I suppose that does sound like what I did in the video! LOL! You explained that part great and I thank you for the comments! I'm glad you and everyone else here have enjoyed watching me work.

[@neptune5678]

Thank you Adam for all of the great videos you have posted. I really enjoy them. I am a retired mechanical engineer and have a very small shop at home as a hobby. I learned a lot of good techniques from watching you videos. You are very clever and watch you noodle how to mount a piston on an angle in a mill was very instructive. Your teaching technique is also outstanding. Well done and keep them coming.

[@Abom79]

Wow thank you for the comments.

[@AKorigami]

More than one way to skin a cat!

[@williamclark77]

Subscribed. Very well done! Your videos I've watched so far are fantastic examples of good old fashioned American ingenuity, which is getting rare. A few years ago I needed to fly cut the pistons in a 427 Big Block Chevy. The local place wanted something like $300, which I couldn't afford on a high school kid's budget. It was weeks of saving up just to buy the cam. With my dad's help, we brazed carbide bits from an old Skillsaw blade onto two old valves. We left the center of the valves open to where they wouldn't cut and brazed a lump to set the max depth it could go without manually grinding off the material left - poor man's depth stop tested on scrap aluminum to get the needed clearance. We cut the reliefs by installing the two valves, putting the head on with a few bolts, getting the piston near top dead center, and spinning the valves with a drill until they cut as deep as the "depth stop" would let it. There was a whole lot of taking the heads on/off to get all 8 pistons done and grinding the nipples left off of each one, but it turned out fantastic and I had fun.

[@Abom79]

Sounds like you and your dad did a good job getting the job yourself, and with some of of that good ole fashioned American ingenuity. Thanks for the sub and comment!

[@mormonsson6173]

Adam, really enjoy your video's,every tradesman has THEIR OWN STYLE or the way they have been taught. But what makes a good tradesman is he/she is adaptable to learn more from someone else with greater experience than what they know, this is a mark of a humble and good person in life, forget the negative commentators,enjoy the positive ones....Bravo!

[@billcooley5527]

Setting the Fly cutter in the desired bore is just genius, a real juicy nugget. I've struggled with that setting may times. Thank You!

[@georgesayers1052]

Adam Thank you for taking the time to share your skills and family with us.Really enjoy the jobs you do as they are similar to the ones I end up doing. I am not a machinist by trade but it is my passion. And I totally agree that we all have our own way of doing things and at the end of the day if it works use it ! If we all keep an open mind and stay humble we can learn alot from others . Was it one of those old greek dudes that said I am wise not because I know everything but because I know nothing..... Awesome Stuff Please keep it up !! Regards George New Zealand

[@Abom79]

Thats a good one George! I'll remember that! Very cool to have another viewer from New Zealand!

[@GogebicYooper]

As a home shop machinist, I learn quite a bit from watching and listening. The set-up process is particularly interesting as I watch and listen to you noodle how best to hold something. I appreciate the effort you put into these videos. Best. ~gjl

[@cbfinley4467]

Hey there youngster, I am thankful for your insights into how you bring each one of these parts to life. You truly are an inspiration to the community and I for one learn something new every time I watch one of your videos! Keep up the exceptional work. And again thank you.

[@mattcurry29]

Hey Adam, The black face on the indicator does help a lot. When I first got the machining bug I was hanging around a old engine builders shop and he had an old Bridgeport mill that he used to do his piston modification. Thanks again for another great video.

[@Abom79]

Yea the black face seemed to be easier to read on the video.

[@TheDisorderly1]

Nice work Adam. Don't get hung up on the negative comments. I'm glad you take the time to make these videos for us.

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

Adam I watch all your videos and I am in awe of your skill, and the amount of old school and new knowledge you have. I just wanted to say well done and hope that you are rewarded for your efforts in life. Your trade is what I wanted to do but the guidance was not there for me during my youth.

[@Abom79]

Thanks Paul! I appreciate that!

[@johnperry5396]

You're making it. You're kicking butt. What you do and how you do it is what makes a master craftsmen. Keep it up.

[@DAVE-yl1wv]

Adam Please ignore negative comments and carry on exactly as you are. I am only an amateur home machinist but I have learned a massive amount watching you're channel. All are well filmed with superb explanations along the way. Keep it up. Its nice to see people sharing their knowledge as you have been doing. All the best for the new year.

[@Abom79]

Thank You Dave!

[@kerrymccall5003]

Adam, I'm a woodworker but anybody doing a good job, regardless of the occupation, is a joy to watch. Keep them coming! Thanks Kerry

[@wadehicks9270]

That to me was some more of a complex setup. I Like how you explain everything, it helps folks like myself that are not a machinist to understand what's going on and I've actually learned quite a bit along the way. Thanks for sharing your skills. Great video. 👍👍

[@tim47012]

Great job! Don't worry about negative comments, your videos are informative and down to earth machining. I appreciate your time filming, editing and then downloading them. I hope you keep the videos coming, Thanks!

[@Abom79]

Thanks Tim. Glad you enjoy them.

[@rescobar8572]

Thank you Adam! I have learned so much from you and all the other great machinists here on KZbin land. We know who they are brother. I can't even begin to think how much time and effort it must take to make a video such as the ones you share. Keep 'em coming!

[@jamierackley761]

Enjoy watching your videos , and like being able to watch and listen without having to be on guard because of the language some folks use !

[@stephenmeeks684]

I have been watching your earlier videos, and you did great then and you still are doing well. You have an amazing ancestry and you have learned a great deal. Keep doing it right.

[@klmartin1962]

I love it when I see you do things differently than others. How can we learn if we all do everything the same way? When we got a new machine (Based on new technology) in the oilfield, I watched every person there use it, and then I developed my own method. When they asked me why I watched them and then did it differently, I told them, I wanted options, not just instruction. Our differences make life interesting. I have learned more from watching you, Kieth, Tom, and several others on here, than I could have ever learned on my own. You guys are doing a tremendous service to your profession. I tip my hat to you, sir.

[@Abom79]

Great comments! Thanks klmartin!

[@BarryPaffey]

Forget all those doubters out there Adam, you're doing a great job and I love your videos, reminds me of my younger days when I did my engineering apprenticeship at British Airways.

[@Gloveman009]

Great stuff Adam! Pay no attention to the naysayers, some people are hateful just to be hateful. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us, I enjoy your videos very much and look forward to the next one.

[@Diddle12359]

Adam, There are some people that can not help but criticize. Most of the post you have are positive and most like myself enjoy and look forward to your next video. Thanks for taking the time and opening a window in to your world. I am new to the world of machining, I have limited space and a 3 in 1 machine. I use your videos and Keith Fenner's as a learners guide. Please keep up the good work.

[@Abom79]

Thanks Diddle!!

[@nealthesteel]

It seems like the possibilities for setup solutions are endless with the right tools. Thanks for the vids!

[@dalegarrison5557]

Brilliant Adam. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! -Dale

[@mattwilkins1597]

When I have asked why you did something a certain way it is because I am trying to learn. I would never question or doubt the way that you decide to do something. My nature is to try to figure out the easiest and fastest way to do something. Most of the time when I want to comment it is a question. So I usually pass on commenting. I do realize that there is more than one way to get it done. Keep doing it your way and making videos of that. Thank you

[@tombutte]

Great job Adam! I'm a retired machinist and am still learning from you. Keep up the good work.

[@GTLee9]

Adam, your absolutely right, the one doing the job is the one that gets to decide how, it's done. I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@SINNER5150]

Hey Adam. I enjoy watching you do your stuff! Either machining,or weilding. Keep those videos coming! I respect anyone willing to challenge themselves,and take on a new job,or something they've never done before! You show people that it can be done with skill and patience! I'm a true fan!

[@63mrl]

Adam, seems your approach is one of minimizing collateral damage. Your demeanor is pleasant, your explanation is clear, and unlike other, your balance to minimizing the work, while insuring quality work is a fine balance. The mechanic of the engine will apply final detail work like polishing, and reducing hot spots on the piston, maybe even sending the piston out for heat coating. Thanks again.

[@Contango1000]

Given the rough cast surface finish on the original part, I'd say this piston is ready to fly. Polishing would be like fitting wheels to a tomato, time consuming and completely unnecessary.

[@63mrl]

+Contango1000 It's your opinion but, heat is energy, and lean mixtures make heat and sharp edges are perfect points of failure then again I'm not a farmer, and don't know much about toematers. WINK

[@TheLoneHaranger]

Seriously, Adam, these sorta vids are like catnip to the engineer-geek in me! Great channel. It's the whole problem-solving technique thing that only the older generation seem to have enjoyed with their Dads and Grandads. See, I learned looong ways back nobody knows everything and seeing how guys like you work gives us maybe that one extra tip we can use. Keep up the 'teaching'. :-)

[@BillyTpower]

Hey Adam, another great project completed. i enjoyed this one as i do most of your videos. One thing that really stood out for me in this one was your openness and honesty regarding the mechanics of the motor and how your work needed be adjusted, following some guidance from the engine guys. Two strong lessons I try to instill in my young students were well demonstrated here, thankyou. #1. If something doesn't feel right in your setup, stop, reevaluate and dont be afraid to make changes on the "fly" (pardon the pun lol) #2. Nobody knows everything about everything and a good technician knows when to consult with other experts to accomplish the best job possible. Thanks again Adam for proving these lessons in a "real world" application. Billy T

[@michaelrodriguez-fb8fr]

hey Adam, thanks for showing us another job. its great seeing how you do these jobs, otherwise i wouldn't get the chance to see this work!

[@sewspecial9412]

Your attention to detail was really appreciated. A million years ago I too ran a Bridgeport and a lathe at Goodman Engine Company developing special engines and building prototypes and it all came back to me..., I think I even smelled the oil burning off when you lubed the cut and I even experienced a little anxiety as your bit approached the chuck;-). I learned from your efforts (aka, there's always another way to do something and your way was extremely accurate). I very much liked how you explained your thought process and applied the common sense approach way to get to where you wanted to be. As an old engine developer I would also mention some thought might be offered to (gently) knock off the edge of the cut on the piston face as it could become a site that creates a hot spot and possibly cause a pre-ignition on a zero margin, hot rodded engine..., especially if it ended up being an air cooled engine. Thank you for the trip down memory lane- it would have been fun working along side of you- I'd be a better machinist today if I had.

[@howder1951]

Another great video Adam, You have excellent camera work, and this was a very interesting project. Great problem solving description and detailed set up procedures, these are the things that I appreciate. Keep it up.

[@flixtonman]

hi adam great job , as a retired motor engineer you did it exactly the way i would have done it spot on ,dave in the UK

[@Abom79]

Thanks Dave!

[@KohalaIronWorksCase]

Being in the KZbin Garage Gang I get the most support from the Gang. There are other people out there...but NONE like the Garage Gang!!!

[@messenger8279]

really enjoyed watching this. For those who do throw out negative comments, keep in mind these videos take a lot of time and effort to make. Have a go at it yourself and you will see how difficult it can be. Sound,lighting, camera angles, trying to concentrate on two things at once. Its not as simple as it may appear.

[@manuelmonroy3267]

Good job Adam keep on truckn Yes I believe that sometimes you do have to go out of the box to get things done and satisfy your customers and buddies too . Thanks for sharing Manny

[@russterman1]

Hi Adam, just a quick one to say well done mate. I have been trawling through your videos for the past few weeks since finding you, loving every minute of it. Sorry this comment is on an old video, but what you said at the end prompted me to respond, people who believe their way is the only way will never move on or learn anything new, so forget them, they're history. There is an old saying that I always adhere to, "Every days a school day". Keep on keepin on buddy. Russ....

[@johnwalker4602]

Had a very similar job come in the other day, went back and watched this vid and I think it cut my set up time in half as well as keeping me from tearing what is left of my hair out. Thanks, you do excellent work.

[@glenndavis2762]

Great job as always - Great tip on setting the fly cutters, I'll put that to use soon. Love the coat on Stella (I think that's her name). It's a brisk 9 deg F. up here in the NW. Oh, and I've always said "There's 10 ways to do it right" be it machining, or machine design. Thanks for the inspiration Adam - Glenn in Spokane

[@Abom79]

Hey Glenn, thanks for checking out the videos. I know you from the machinist forum. Its finally cooling off here in NW Florida, supposed to get down in the 30's tonight. Stella has her coat on too!

[@glenndavis2762]

Adam, its nice that your answering the comments on your vids. I think that will possibly change though, as you are going to become quite popular! Love your channel brother. Glenn in Spokane

[@Abom79]

Glenn I always try and comment back to most everyone when I can. I'm getting more and more but if it wasn't for the viewers I don't think the channel would be where it's at. I make time for them just like I do my work.

[@fubarmofo6969]

And the pooch in his sweater steals the show! Long as what you do works then that’s all that matters! I’ve learned so much from watching your vids! Had to go back and watch an old one lol

[@beermanpete]

Thanks for the great video and being so generous with your knowledge. I agree with you about there being more than one way to approach a job. The result is what matters, not the process. Thanks again!

[@Einimas]

Abom, you are a true treasurechest of tricks, don't let, what you been tought define you, I see you improve with every video, hope you reread the old comments and will stummble on this.

[@jonledbetter9941]

WOW!! What a great video. I literally can't tell you what happened on Monday night football for the last hour. The machining methods,and clamping/holding, and the different indicators were awesome. That was some badass stuff you did.I just started using the coax indicator and I love it, Between you and tom I have learned so much, thanks bro

[@Abom79]

LOL...who needs football when you have awesome KZbin machining videos to watch!

[@shezpaul]

hi Adam, just come across this video and it has helped me a lot as I'm rebuilding my bike engine and have put it off as I've had this issue of valve clearance but now feel ready to take it on thanks to you. like you said you have had a lot of new subscribers and I'm one of them and just cant stop watching your videos because I think your extremely good at what you do and I find you very interesting and inspirational to watch (if there the correct words). thanks Adam and keep up the good videos.

[@bufford14]

I agree with you on the learning experience. It was very informative. This video should show the younger generation how math is so very important for them to learn. I enjoyed it. I saw Stella looking at you like "come on man lets go in the house where it's warm," LOL. My lab does me the same way. See ya

[@lyleask8718]

I really appreciate knowing how YOU do a job. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikehagen9060]

Well, its Jully of 2015. I just watched the Flywheel and then the Piston! I loved them! I have an old Bridgeport mill that shakes around and a Chinese Enco Lathe. I never could never do the stuff you did, especially perfect the first time! Thanks, I subscribed!

[@Abom79]

Mike Hagen Thanks Mike for the comments and sub. Be sure to check out my SNS series each week. I show lot's of different things in those videos.

[@mikedavis5397]

Adam, not a machines there but appreciate the effort you put into the videos and your work. Amazing! Listen to your comments about criticism and remembered 2 things my grandpa and dad always said. 1st..." Good work takes longer " 2nd " if you don't take the time to do it right the first time,,,when will you have time to do it over ? ". I have heard you say many times you want it right. , don't change a thing. Regards Mickey!

[@Abom79]

Mike Davis Thanks Mike. Good advice from your pops.

[@mikedavis5397]

Thanks for the reply,,,,I was trying to say ..I am not a machinist at all, but know several. I never appreciated the skills and talents until I watched your channel. I have developed MS a few years ago, I can't walk or travel but can still learn. I apologize my failing vision cognitive recognition,,,,we call it cog fog,,sometimes causes mis spellings and vocabulary errors. I appreciate the patience and kindness in trying to figure what the hell I was trying to say...peace bro...no reply needed,,,I know you will see this., regards.

[@b2major9th]

Enjoyed this video very much. Regarding your comments about technique, I always learn something when you do a job differently than I would have thought to do it. The point is to get it done and meet the requirements given to you. From my perspective, you have always done that. Keep up the good work, and thanks again!

[@davidoldridge3138]

Hey Adam, great videos.......good to see someone who can get stuff done without CAD and CNC. Don't worry about negative comments.......I increasingly feel most people who comment on forums are only there because they aren't doing stuff themselves.....though I've joined them now ;-) Must get out and finish that press part......

[@Abom79]

Thanks a bunch David!

[@rickswazey9472]

Adam, good work as always. It would be interesting to find out if the piston/cam mod on the engine gave him the performance improvement he needed. I always like the different ways you, Keith, Tom, John, and the others find solutions to the problems/projects you are presented with. There seems to be a million different ways to shave a cat and end up with a bare...well, you know. Saw Stella sporting her sweatshirt and staking her claim to the area near the heater! Keep on with your no nonsense, no BS videos. I've enjoyed learning from you. RS

[@Abom79]

Thank you Rick! I'll get some more info about the bike and motor and let you know. Yea when its cold Stella loves her sweater, and she does seem to hang around the warmer side of the shop! LOL I love your " no nonsense no BS" comment!!

[@dominicpetruzzelli3134]

Hey Adam beautiful job as usual,a friend and I just got a Bridgeport miller and a lathe in his shop, watching your videos are very helpful in the future use of these machines. We have some machine shop knowledge, but one can always learn needless to say.....thanks !

[@craigchriston5084]

Great job from a great machinist. You really care about the customer. This job brings back memories from when my Grandpa was still alive. I raced motocross when I was young and I was always trying to get an advantage on horsepower. My Grandpa helped to shave my motorcycle head down, so the sparkplug was closer to the head surface, this is what this guy is trying to do in reverse I think.

[@MegaTriumph955]

Very professional machinist. It looks like a KTM 690 piston. I bet the work you did makes the engine run like a Swiss watch!

[@darrenbishop8728]

so cool to see manual machining methods, be in engineering myself for over 20 years now so the bulk of the work i do is c.n.c work. keep up the good work...

[@agentbertram4769]

It's good to see your supervisor dawg wearing coveralls when in the workshop. Excellent practice.

[@izzynutz2000]

That was a pretty nifty trick setting up the fly cutter... Here it is 6 years later and from watching you Adam you have a pretty good scope on how things are done I've always watched other people when they work because you never know they might have a trick up their sleeve that they do they can help you in the future I try not to criticize but I will slightly suggest....

[@TheChitownMachinist]

Great video Adam! Glad you said something about everyone doing jobs differently, Thats the whole reason you guys do videos is to share what "you" know. And thats why I watch em. We learn from each other. You look to be a young buck like myself in a business where the knowledge tends to pass with the machinist that had it. And knowledge is everything! Every day I learn something new, weather its at work doin repairs on parts, or in my home shop makin chips, or even on KZbin, Im always learning and trying new things. Don't listen to the haters. Keep it up man! -Eddie

[@Abom79]

Eddie, my dad once said " being a machinist is a lifetime of learning". I always remember that because you are always learning something new.

[@Me11oIngenuity]

You did it your way and it came out fantastic! You're an inspiration to me! Nice work.

[@billrees4638]

Adam, Keep up the good work and the videos. Yes there is always more then one way to skin the cat, and it is good to be able to think out of the box. Cheers

[@TheHillbillyEngineer]

Thank you for sharing your talent with us, I feel as if I should be paying a tuition after watching your videos. I subscribed a few days ago and will be playing catch up for a while. I got here from Keith Fenner's via Keith Rucker's videos. Keep up the great work!

[@LS1Cobra]

I've been a fan of your vids for a while now. I found you after watching Keith and Tom's channels. You guys have inspired me to have a go at making a few vids myself. Keep it up Adam

[@Abom79]

Give it a shot and let us see some machine work!!

[@coyzee1]

Thanks Adam, great work as usual. As a beginner in metal turning, most things I do is a first. I find that working through the process of how I am going to machine something just as satisfying as doing and completing the job. I reckon you enjoyed having that new challenge come in.

[@Abom79]

I did enjoy it, and I like a good challenge once in a while!

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Adam, Good job on the piston mod. Nice trick for setting the size of the flycutter bits. Pretty soon were going to have you using those tool makers buttons in Grandpa's toolbox. Don't let the trolls rent space in your head. All the best. Tom

[@Abom79]

We just need a skilled craftsman like yourself to show us the proper way to use them tool makers buttons Tom!! :) Dont worry about the trolls, I'm leaving that space for more knowledge! Thanks Tom!

[@craigbrown2183]

Great work. You're a natural at this. Very easy and addictive viewing. Thanks 👍

[@1693caterpillar]

Nice to see the old school style of machining. It's becoming a lost art and I think the younger people really need to grasp the fundamentals, who want to become machinists, by using these skills and not CNC or digital readouts on the machine they are using. Thanks lots.

[@Abom79]

The old school ways are all I know, I dont even have a digital readout in the shop...yet! I love hearing about young people interested in the trade, but its not often I do.

[@BobNchannel]

Adam, i like your videos, i always learn something , your a good teacher, you put it all in a way that even a guy like me can understand. Oh yea, cool tool that tilt table for your mill. cool cool tool.

[@Abom79]

Thanks Bob!! Glad you like that "cool tool"!

[@KnolltopFarms]

Very cool video Adam, and it is also great to be able to go back and see just how much you have grown as a videographer. I'm not saying this is in any way low quality, far from it, but you really have spread your wings and taken off on how you show things and edit your movies. They are just more "polished" I guess is the way to put it. I of course also always dig it when you stand up for yourself and give folks a bit of a wake up on how they may sound in their remarks, and I know just how you feel. For me it is warranted as far as my techniques go I don't know diddly about machining, but some folks will make comments that make you think they're telling you how to turn a wrench or swing a hammer, LOL! You know what I mean...but anyways, thanks for sticking with this as long as you have and I truly appreciate all that you've taught me and continue to teach us all. Aloha my friend...Chuck

[@suomik1988]

A huge problem in the machining world (especially when machinists are mixed in with engineers) is that a lot of machinists get bitter when they see you doing something they think should be done differently (not necessarily correct, just their way). I've known machinists that will see someone doing something and they'll go and grab whatever it is out of their hand and then they'll go do it themselves. Every machining handbook could definitely start off with a chapter on being humble and letting other people learn in the same way they learned without being tormented. What you said at the end of this video is posted on the sidebar of the r/machinists sub-reddit. It's something that plagues the machining world and we could all do without it. On that note, you have a great attitude and more machinists could adopt your ways.

[@marvinblankinchip2535]

Dustin Korpi ...Let some Jerk try to grab a piece of work out my hands and he will be picking it out of his teeth.

[@hondathinktank]

Great video, I love you showing the setup and a part of each process. Thanks again.

[@tileajb1]

Hi Adam, another good job well thought through resulting in a successfull conclusion. Don't let the odd negative response put you off of doing it your way, as you say every machinist has his own way of doing things for the reasons you mentioned, we have a saying here in the uk "There's more than one way to skin a cat"

[@user-lj9pb9io8n]

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[@jtkilroy]

Great job Adam, showing the indicating work, and not short cutting, is the way to go buddy. Glad you finally got some of the cool weather. Its damn cold and wet here, not enjoying it at all.

[@Abom79]

Yea it warmed back up Sunday...yea one day of cold air! But its supposed to clear up again late tomorrow and cool down again and be a nice week. Thanks for watching and the great comments James!

[@onepairofhands]

Hi Adam Great work on this Piston. . .like the way you approach and explain your methods through each job. I notice you have many videos !! i have just found you so will get my way through them as and when. Keep at it, i really enjoy your videos

[@Abom79]

Thanks Peter. I put out a weekly video each Saturday, so stay tuned. I am taking this week off though. Glad to have you here, and I hope you enjoy the videos.

[@jodycornelison7653]

Adam, I've learned so much from you! You are a great machinist and I hope to see many many more videos. Jody.

[@roncartwright8125]

That was a great video & the finished piston looked Great. Can't wait to see it in action.

[@RyanWeishalla]

Great skill. Wonderful to see how you could take all of your past jobs and skills learnt and put them to use to do a new job. BTW, that is one hell of a face plate in the footage at the end!

[@Abom79]

Thanks Gopher. Make sure to check out my video Tools and Products Review. I show the faceplate there.

[@Buckrun11]

That was really fantastic to watch. Something that you haven't done before and the way you went about figuring it out. I wish I was half as good as you. Just remember when reading the comments that you may think are negative. It is hard to read a message and understand what the message senders was attitude really is. Some people don't like to type a lot so try to say it in as few words as possible. Which makes it come off kind of negative. They may not really mean it that way. I have been learning a lot from you and Tom. Thanks

[@Abom79]

I understand what you mean Buckrun, and my good friend Gill has had a long talk with me about just that thing. It is hard to take someones "tone" when reading a text online, but for the most part I can distinguish when sometimes is positive, constructive, or just plain rude. I just try and ignore the latter of them and move on to what I love doing. Thanks for your comments man!!

[@kevingambrell]

Cracking nice job! Well thought through with a lot of attention to detail. I work on old steam engines and I have to say your spot on when you say theres more than one way to do a job. If the way you go is safe and it works then thats the way to do the job. Cheers aand thank you for putting the video up.

[@stuartobryan6484]

I truly love to watch the process. I would love to get a small shop going for my own use.

[@glassglowz]

Nice video. Excellent tip for setting the diameter of the fly cutter.

[@franksprecisionguesswork501]

Adam, great video. The only thing I would have done differently is measure the valve angle directly off the engine head. Who knows, the cast in relief pockets could be very generic and not really match the valve angle very well. We used to put a lump of clay on the piston top then rotate the engine to get exact impression of what the clearance is. A few slices with a knife would reveal the places to cut. Don't let the trolls get under your skin. They are like bad mother in laws .. They feed off your angst. Keep up the great work. Frank

[@Einimas]

I assume, that those releaves are cut differently to aid different flow intake vs exhaust (flow in around the valve vs piston squishing the gas to the exhaust valve to aid proper scavenging effect).

[@waynespyker5731]

Good fixture set-up. Reference zeroing would be sweeping the piston pin, then the body left to right. Frank is correct to confirm valve angle and step-off travels from the head, all machined features not the cast piston surfaces. All videos are new until you view them. Thanks

[@ChrisFiggatt]

Another nice video! I enjoyed seeing your approach to the setup. Thanks for sharing!