Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Drill Press Modification!

Adam upgrades his shop's powermatic drill press with a crank to raise and lower the table, but the crank he has isn't made for his particular model drill press. The restoration and install of the crank goes by fast and works out well, but it ends in the unexpected breaking of another part. Adam's plan for an upgrade quickly pivot to a disassembly and repair!
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[@tested]

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[@cooperd83]

Use the old drill chuck as a clamp for holding small pieces of material.

[@travisallard3509]

Adam, how can I contact you and try to get you to build me something? It would be extremely inexpensive and awesome for a one-day build video.

[@VorpalGun]

It might be useful for future people who need to repair this model to put the name and model number of the drill press in the video title. Helps discoverability.

[@patricksanders858]

KZbin University is quite helpful!

[@codeyhanson259]

@@VorpalGun ,ak,

[@AMTunLimited]

Hey Team/Adam, can you put the specific model of drill press into the description (or even better, the title)? You said near the beginning that you couldn't find a tear down video of the model on youtube, so now that you've made one you can be the savior of the next person trying to find a tear down!

[@serversurfer6169]

AMTunLimited, yeah, I was kind of surprised that he didn’t tag this better after complaining about the lack of available coverage. 🤓😅🤷‍♂️

[@AMTunLimited]

@@worldsend69 I'm aware he *said* the model in the video, but that doesn't help the next poor so and so who searches "1150a powermatic" into KZbin

[@KeithDiSarno]

Even if he doesn’t, KZbin will scrape the auto-generated transcript and will (eventually) index this video with the other powermatic 1150A stuff.

[@GoodJobCasey]

@@KeithDiSarno While true, it will put it lower in the results pretty sure.

[@AliJDB]

Adam: Effortlessly disassembles and reassembles a drill press Also Adam: Has a squeaky chair wheel

[@fyreflynt4767]

One day buil "A whole new chair!"

[@MooCow2X2]

WhiteRunGuard Nooo A whole new set of chair wheels! Precision machined to NASA specs

[@cayminlast]

Yea, squeeky chair and when he was showing us the chuck you could see right up his nose...LOL!

[@criggie]

@@fyreflynt4767 you're thinking of @mymechanics who probably would have said "I make a new one" and then proceeded to do just that...

[@KonradTheWizzard]

You have no idea how much he paid for the sound design on this chair! It would be a huge crime to remove such an exquisite and subtle squeak! ;-)

[@andrewmortimer3317]

Adam, the old chuck can be used as a handle or vise for small round parts. I use one to hold delicate parts as I'm grinding them.

[@doncarlton4858]

It can be used to hold small parts In a vise or on the bench for painting, etc.

[@user-dp6xf9kp9i]

This press has worked like a charm for my projects kzbin.infoUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . I didn't even secure it to my table top, mainly due to the fact that I was using a 15 lbs drill vise. It's not flimsy at all as to what others have claimed it to be. Make sure the locking nuts and levers are secured and there won't be any issues with light pressure and patience. I was able to drill through aluminum, plastic, and steel (steel took a while) with no problems at all. Yeah it took a little longer than a regular drill press, but I don't have the space OR the money for one.The instruction manual was worthless, but luckily assembling the press was intuitive. However, the manual would be good for ordering replacement parts if needed. There is a nice breakdown of the parts that are included in the kit. Before ordering, make sure it is compatible with your unit, it is clearly stated what models the press is compatible with.This was an excellent purchase for $40!!

[@ChrispyP]

The old broken drill chuck would make an awesome modified door handle!

[@AugustMcKenna]

I was thinking that the broken chuck would make a neat sci-fi prop greebley.

[@joec4266]

I was thinking that the old chuck could be used as rotary bench "vice".

[@ionstorm66]

@@joec4266 yep the best thing is to mill a hex of the top fixed part of the chuck. So you can use it for figuring round parts

[@chuckschillingvideos]

There's nothing wrong with the chuck.

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

or shifter handle ball for a muscle car or rat rod. How long had he been using that drill press with the mangle taper? At one point I thought he said it was basically zero runout. It wouldnt have hurt to put a chuck on with a threaded collar and just see what the run out actually was. I mean its not an airplane, its a drill.

[@simonhoney2050]

Giving it another 50 years of life. Imagine someone in 50 years, having inherited this drill press, looking for how to repair it, and finding this video.

[@mikebeacom4883]

Simon Honey It's a nice bit of documentation if he sells it too.

[@APlagueOfButterflies]

I had a strange experience where I forgot how to fix a rare Paintball gun and I googled it and my forum post from years ago (that I forgot I made) came up.

[@andrewbroeker9819]

Won't be found. Adam didn't put the name of the drill press in the title or description.

[@MrMega200]

@@andrewbroeker9819 you mean "Adam upgrades his shop's powermatic drill press..."???

[@jameshisself9324]

Which brings up a whole other weirdness of YT. By then we will look at a video and like it, go to the channel to see what they have made lately and realize they died 12 years ago. 😔

[@heikinleino]

I'm pretty new to working with lathes and mills and would absolutely love Adam hosting a tutorial showing all the basic stuff how to operate those machines! Who's with me?

[@rileyharville8379]

I love how Adam explains his builds. I knew nothing about his drill press. However now I feel like I could fix one just from this video. I wish there were more KZbinrs like this. Videos like this is how I taught myself to fix cars.

[@mm9773]

13:05 “I’m not gonna throw it out right away - put it right there.” And the piece of garbage chuck lived happily ever after in its little corner on the drill parts shelf.

[@AllenandLorie7733]

It will literally be there until the end of time 🤣

[@mmseng2]

That makes me nervous. I have zero expertise here, but if anyone in the shop decides they want to use that, with the insides all chewed up, I have to assume it's going to chew up his taper yet again... Please just throw it away or at least label it.

[@espalier]

Old chucks are great for holding deburr tools.

[@davidhoward2237]

@@espalier i mean he can do alot with that one think i think is make a hammerslide where u able to grab on to something or many thing u can do with that i mean he got the old shaft too he may want to keep just incase tho

[@WombatTheMad]

That old Chuck could be a cool looking emitter for a lightsaber.

[@douglasfischer9490]

If you get with Abom79 he may be able to help repair the older taper, and maybe the chuck. That man is an amazing machinist

[@ExplosiveWeaponForum]

indeed also kieth rucker from vintage machinery

[@donnyforeback4252]

@TheMrSnyder OXTOOLCO is also on the west coast...Same as Adam.

[@RogerEverett]

I feel it is long overdue that Adam and This Old Tony do some sort of collab.

[@ypaulbrown]

Keith Fenner, Turn Wright Machine...

[@jonanderson5137]

It makes me happy seeing both Kieths being mentioned.

[@Alf763]

Can I just say I prefer this to the whole camera crew presenter included over-edited show, like it’s just Adam, a camera and the job at hand

[@josephvalentjr7677]

Thanks Adam I’m wheelchair bound and bedridden most of the time Videos like yours keep my brain and my inner creativity stimulated I worked creating and fixing things threw out my life unable to do this now is frustrating. But you are a calm to the inner frustration. Thanks in so many ways Big Joe

[@dobrovik]

We have so few role models for intellectualism and pure curiosity right now. These videos give me an energy I need. Thanks for making them

[@theprojectproject01]

Then can I please recommend to you the Ologies podcast? It's even hosted by Adam's former co-worker, Alie Ward, who is a true gem and a national treasure!

[@riggerjeff]

To those commenting on the ‘missing’ o-ring. The ring is clearly visible on the shaft after the repair. The ring on the tray was (apparently) the one removed from the original spindle unit.

[@nxn21]

Thank you. This was really bothering me haha

[@daanwilmer]

I was about to comment that, when I noticed that there was, indeed, an O-ring on the spindle too.

[@ElkHunter111]

Actually, if you look closely the ring on the table is from the new one, and the one he put on is from the old one. It shouldnt matter at all, but you can tell because the new one is much shinier. They are both on the table around the 27 minute mark.

[@njbrad007]

Thank you. He kept asking if something was missing and I wanted to scream about the o-ring. Since is appears to be more of a bumper than a seal, the old vs new one shouldn't be a problem

[@everythingsshinycaptainnot7769]

Phew. Now I can sleep.

[@patrickjoseph3618]

I'm sure someone has mentioned this already. I love that after he oils the quill assembly, and starts to talk about "right to repair", he runs his oily hands through his hair.

[@thomream1888]

"A little dab 'il do ya!" Yes. Yes I am that old...

[@Laz_Arus]

@@thomream1888 LOL ... I preferred Californian Poppy back in the day rather than Brylcream. Guess I'm just as old. 👴

[@wildgoobsid5]

I just realized last year that after 50 yrs as a shop teacher/maker that my drill press is by far my most used/least appreciated machine Iown. It was a gift from my parents 40 years ago and I now cherish it!

[@Lincohh]

I dont even have a workshop or any tool to make stuff, but still loving adam fixing his workshop. He has Something which just let you keep watching even if you only understand half of it.

[@edh357]

Same, it's oddly therapeutic to watch the process even though I have no shop or tools like this :)

[@FappinSteve]

1:21 I was hoping for a "this ol tony" reference

[@mikedrop4421]

Came to say the same thing. He was so close.

[@franteryda4730]

Wouldn't it be a nice collab? Maybe Tony trying to salvage the old chuck? Idk

[@chrisherbert4454]

TOT and Savage collaboration come on Tested make this happen.

[@barrishautomotive]

Same

[@cortiees]

This Old House is a home improvement type show from the 80s. Most notably with Bob Vila.

[@barneymiller7894]

Squeaky wheel gets the grease! The tool you use every day that works every time is the one you take for granted.

[@lightningdemolition1964]

Now how about the squeeky chair wheel getting the grease.

[@honkhonk165]

How to know you're a hoarder: "I know this is garbage, and I said it garbage, but I'm not going to throw it away right away, I'll put it right there."

[@FranticFireFighter]

Hey I can see all kinds of usage... If all else fails it is a beautiful nozzle for a fake cos play flamethrower 😁 and the spindle itself? Every tool is a 🔨

[@matmu52]

There’s just a satisfaction you get when you’re able to repair your own equipment and learning how to do so. Love it!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

You Sherlocked the hell out of that repair! I believe a machine shop could spray weld your old part allowing it to be remachined. You would have a backup. 👍

[@Craftlngo]

I've seen Abom79 repairing an axle this way.

[@Evolucion7]

I love all one day builds, but I especially love tool repair/mod vids. A tip: Scan your repair manuals, just in case oil or paint or some such gets on them.

[@doncarlton4858]

Or all the oily rags spontaneously combust, burning your shop down!

[@SurrenderNein]

That smile after the success is a special sort of smile that anyone who has dreaded a repair and managed it without destroying something will appreciate wholeheartedly.

[@Bobscrotum]

"The Powermatic, is Problematic, its systematic, hydromatic"

[@888johnmac]

go grease lightning

[@juleswins7186]

Why couldn't it be grease lightning?

[@NomadUniverse]

If not greased its frightening.

[@Xvpurgatory]

so glad I'm not the only weirdo who started singing that

[@theedwardsification]

I'm so glad it wasn't just me!

[@LordBroski]

"I make a new one" - mymechanics

[@gregorygardiner631]

Yeees! I make new one.

[@sebastianschoof]

Was thinking the same thing

[@Riley_Mundt]

Gotta love mymechanics.

[@ChrisH78]

The "Avengers Assemble" of youtube restoration vids

[@Propotus]

Adam and @mymechanics should totally do a collab! That swedish boy could show him some super cool things, and it would really put a positive spotlight on machining in general!

[@marcnsparx]

The only man who can make repairing a drill entertaining. So enthusiastic

[@idbuythatfora4223]

Im certain Adam, that you will be remembered in the company of Mr Rodgers, Bob Ross, Bill Nye and Steve Irwin. A pure soul, with an unending positive spirit who lives to share knowledge.

[@ezhekial]

I freaking love you Adam, you've been a source of motivation and a positive influence all my life.

[@brianblessednn]

Smooth movement. Smoothment.

[@craigsudman4556]

I purchased a Pacific Freight Salvage drill press about 50 years ago. I had the same problem with the spindle falling off. I used valve grinding compound to make the mating surfaces of the chuck and spindle mate perfectly, which took a couple of hours to complete. I cleaned the surfaces well and used a block of wood and a heavy hammer to set them together and they have remained mated to this day. The chuck opens to accommodate a 5/8th inch diameter bit and closes down to accommodate a 1/16th inch diameter bit. Visually there is no run out or eccentricity that I can discern. I suppose that I could put an indicator on it but I don't do precision machining with this drill press. Great video Adam thumbs up.

[@AllenandLorie7733]

Adam, you are my spirit animal! I love your enthusiasm and all around excitement in everything "builder" thank you for YEARS of content and shows.

[@HiMyNameIsColdguy]

We need an Adam Savage / Louis Rossman crossover for the right to repair in a future video.

[@daveogarf]

Adam, you're even more fun on these builds than you were on Mythbusters! I guess that when you're on your own and ad libbing, we better see your stream of consciousness. Thanks, my friend!

[@doncarlton4858]

Yes, this is Adam's World where Adam is the Lord of all he surveys! Adam also had the gift of intimacy with the camera. Adam makes you feel like your his old friend he invited over to his shop to show off his latest geeky triumph!

[@wizardgmb]

An interesting addition to the video would be setting up a dial indicator to check the alignment of the new assembly.

[@rayp.454]

The post on your drill press is called the column. The wiggler is called a coaxial indicator. That's a dog point set screw. Your extermal JT33 taper is trashed, however you can purchase a JT33 reamer which will restore (95%) the internal taper. After a serious cleaning of both parts, we used to rub blackboard chalk onto the surfaces and give it a good 'slam' home. Never had one fall off when installed properly. Thanks for the video Adam.

[@valerieasoud6840]

I am pretty sure adem could just spin around blindfolded and point his finger in any direction in his shop, and he still be pointing to his favourite tool.

[@johnvanantwerp2791]

Oh, and I *think* this has the threaded upper: Techniks 82151-JT33 Keyless Chuck

[@mechaform]

I thoroughly enjoyed the bonus spindle repair section. Thanks for including that, Adam.

[@jodytucker4474]

Isn’t it a great feeling when it goes as planned, nice and easy with no hiccups!!

[@madmodders]

32:01 Well, you forgot that the return spring was tightened two turns when the quill was in the top position, not bottom.( 14:53 ) It's too loose now. ;)

[@stick004]

Came to say the same thing!

[@ATX_Engineer]

came to say the same thing.

[@borriboi]

Hey Adam, great repair! Maybe to make your life living with a keyed chuck a bit easier: I’ve modified the key for my dad’s drillpress, basically putting a nice handle on in. Turns it more into a screwdriver, way easier to use than that smal fiddly key. I did it by cutting a slot in the end of a piece of wood, and pressfitting that over te key, no need to even modify the key itself. And thanks for all the lovely content btw!

[@Tex81024]

Adam disassembling the drill press is yet another example of the horizontal surface theory, i.e. every horizontal surface immediately becomes a mess with parts and tools

[@86fifty]

Hearing Adam mutter to himself with occasional interjections of 'Oh. OHHH,' is actually very soothing and inspiring just to have on in the background. I also really appreciate hearing your process for internet research. Never underestimate the 'learning the vocab' part of the process! Google only works as well as your keywords, after all!

[@robbyrobby]

Hey I was just wondering if you've ever considered doing a video about laundry how you get your work clothes clean?

[@michaelpettersson4919]

An old batchelors trick is to use new ones and not bother with cleaning them. 😉

[@robbyrobby]

@@michaelpettersson4919 👍🤑

[@Zoso14892]

Do what men the world over do. Give it to the missus! Clean is a relative term with work clothes anyway.

[@jeffhousen8968]

Laundry detergent will get most, dish soap will get the rest Might take multiple passes

[@rumplefourskin6775]

Mounting a chuck on an arbour press is really handy for leather tools.

[@sarcasm2k]

I so much want to see you restore old rusten equipment like all those other youtube channels. So satisfying to watch, and with your wit and skill it would be even more so!

[@theprojectproject01]

I like what you had to say about repairability. My favorite shop tool is the radial-arm saw. I currently am working with a 1953 vintage Delta 30-A, and it is just magnificent. Three or four wrenches and Allen keys, and that's about all the tools needed to work with it. With the added bonus that it is good heavy ( H E A V Y) cast iron, and I can tram it in to dead level, plumb, and square. AND IT STAYS THERE. Fantastic tool. Everyone should use one sometime.

[@mitchellodom6746]

Adam! Keep that keyless chuck and attach it to some sort of fixture so you can use it when filing/working on round stock. Or something along those lines.

[@devinkrike5968]

Adam: "Expensive tools are easier to repair" Apple and other pricey gadget manufacturers: "Must have missed that memo"

[@michalsierzchula]

Tools, not toys ;)

[@devinkrike5968]

@@michalsierzchula Poteito potahto. For some they are toys, for some they are tools. They should still be serviceable or fixable if the one who buys them wishes to fix them instead of throwing them away and getting new ones.

[@kyleh3615]

Yes, electronic devices should be easily fixable Yes, to some people these devices are tools But a phone or laptop is entirely different from a drill press or a mill

[@expert_fretwork]

Gadgets and electronics =/= power tools. Most power tools don't become obsolete a year after they're bought.

[@jeffhousen8968]

Depends on who you are...they are repairable.

[@clayponder4423]

19:47 watching the bead of WD-40 roll down the spray tip in fast forward was really satisfying.

[@TheRegret]

i like the amount of confidence adam has when he's done fixing the press that he just immediately turns it on, no artificial suspense, just pure confidence that it was going to work, and it did. great feeling even if it's only vicarious.

[@dagamejunkie]

When searching for manuals I have had great results by adding a "+ .pdf" to the end of your search, also for textbooks...

[@RemmorbLeime]

Adding "filetype:pdf" is also very useful as it only results pdf files. 🙂

[@mitch3384]

Her: He's thinking about other women. Adam: Maybe one of my KZbin viewers will have a keyless chuck..?

[@rictecilder]

I love to repair things and make them like new. I fixed an old tube 36in TV 10 years ago and it is still working. Right to repair should be there for everything.

[@Chaomhainn]

Great job sir . I worked in a plastics vacuum forming shop and Powermatic tools were utilized year after year . Never had much problems with them . Reliable and productive . All wired for 240 v .

[@MOONRAK3R23]

Anyone else feel like fixing/building something after watching this. I know I do!!!

[@MrHarryGray]

Starting today, I’m petitioning to get Adam to make a video show and tell of his hat collection, because I am dying to see him nerd out about hats

[@natrelacoustix]

I don't have a keyless chuck. I was forever looking for the damn key. I would put it down and it would literally dissapear in the shop during work. That is until... DAT Da Da DAH! I fitted a retractable key chain (the kind that clips to your belt) onto the side of my drill press. What a save! Now it's always in reach, it retracts out the way when not in use and, obviously it never goes missing. Best modification I ever did to my drill press. I know it's not an Adam awsome tip, but it helped me...

[@HooverM75]

One thing you could do is some additive welding on the old quill and then redo the taper on the lathe. Then possibly take your keyless chuck and shave out the damage on the inside. You could then do the additive to a larger size to fit the amount you take off the inside of the keyless chuck. Then, weld a nut on the top of the keyless chuck to screw onto the threads, or even weld on a piece of metal and cut in your own threads. So you technically have a working Keyed chuck, since all this could take a few days possibly or "One Day ;) ". I do love how you treat every tool, no matter how small and one use it is, as the best tool ever. Thank you for all the inspiration every video.

[@tomhorsley6566]

I hope that O-ring on the table was from the old spindle, otherwise you're missing a part.

[@FranticFireFighter]

I was thinking the same

[@Jerwel1075]

Me too.

[@clehrich]

I was shouting that at the screen -- "what about the O-ring, Adam!!!"

[@hackmattr]

There were two on the table. One from the old and one from the new.

[@jonathanwhistler3895]

"one of my favorite tools in the shop but it's covered with crap right now" hahahah

[@doncarlton4858]

Looks like my shop, at least the cluttered ambiance. 😵

[@peregrinefalcon78]

Hey Adam and team, I can only suggest sticking with they keyed chuck! It's not very common outside of using a tap in there, but with a keyless chuck, you can get taps and bits stuck, or they can sometimes even come out. Using a keyed chuck can allow you to consistently release whatever shank is in the chuck. And if you are afraid of losing the key, you can buy/fabricate a holder for the chuck key. It's hard to lose something with it's own mount.

[@BlueSparrow23]

I absolutely love these shop infrastructure videos! For me there's something really gratifying about performing critical maintenance or repairs. When I eventually get my own shop, I want to get a lot of second hand tools and take the time to repair and restore them before putting them back to work. As Adam's said before, There's nothing like taking something apart and putting it back together to really get an intimate understanding of how it functions. Also, I love how in the slate, you can see the reflection of Adam's phone. I'm honestly surprised they haven't set him up with a few cameras to set up in a few key locations in the shop. I'm sure they have their reasons, and this definitely allows for a more "shoot and go" style, but maybe having a birds eye for time lapses, and one or two "Key Tool cameras." like one by the Lathe/Table Saw and one for the Sanders/Drill press. This was recorded 2 months ago, so who knows, maybe they have by now.

[@banana13775]

wow this place hits different when you're early

[@DadsRCHangar]

I take it the “o” ring on the table was from the old spindle. Always a pleasure to watch. 👍🏻

[@Jester123ish]

There are some operations that are so satisfying to watch they should never be skipped in fast forward, sand blasting is one such, another is machining cast iron with a boring bar.

[@Stubby1085]

So glad Adam is part of Tested. The sheer joy he gets from building is so fun. It would be a shame if we couldn’t enjoy it anymore now that mythbusters is over.

[@stevejohnson1685]

32:00 "What am I forgetting?" The "O" Ring!!!

[@OneMHz]

“What am I forgetting?” What is the o-ring that cam on the quill assembly for???

[@ResidentHazard]

It acts as a bumper to cushion the quill from slamming home if you let go of the handle :D

[@firsttimejongbuild]

You know youre analytical when you dissect and explain how to move a heavy piece of equipment! Lol love you Adam! I hope I can have the pleasure of meeting you someday! Josh from Ontario Canada!

[@00Towers]

there is an specific kind of satisfaction in knowing that something you did will outlive you and posibly continue to do stuff.

[@TomOConnor-BlobOpera]

"Findable online" doesn't mean "findable forevermore online", sadly. - I keep hard copies of everything important.

[@Mikey__Mike]

Hello Adam i hope you’re having a great day for everyone else in the comments I love you too and have a fantastic day 😊

[@DeadRobit29]

My daughter was born yesterday, so I'm great!

[@Mikey__Mike]

Tracy Strihafka congratulations 😊😊

[@ricky-leedobbie2128]

The irony in the fact you couldn’t find a drill press deconstruction/assembly video on KZbin and subsequently making one of your own so now people will be able to find one 👌🏼

[@garrypalmer5014]

Its always nice to think that you have managed to self repair an item, that would have been mega bucks, for somebody else to fix, and the learning process to add to our skills

[@weedfreer]

"and one of the reasons about investing in good tools..." Said while loosening a bolt using a 12" adjustable spanner 🤭👍👍

[@jawadibrahim2367]

Adjustable spanners are handy though, I don't see much of a problem in using them, especially if the screws or nuts don't require to be torqued down a lot.

[@nemo4907]

Yea, talking proper tools then grab a nut rounder. :(

[@stick004]

12” adjustable spanner? That’s called an adjustable hammer!

[@NomadUniverse]

The adjustable spanner only has a bad rep from nasty toolkits and two dollar shops. Invest in a good one with machined parts.

[@weedfreer]

a precision workshop is meant to be all about precision though...should have both the metric and imperial tools to hand, ready to go 👍 😊

[@beermanuk]

This channel is just about Adam modifying his tools so he can use it to better modify his other tools.

[@theprojectproject01]

You say that like it's something bad

[@JohnMaxGriffin]

The creation of new production capital. Nothing makes the world a better place more directly than that.

[@daddio159]

I loved how you ran both hands through your hair, then faintly moved your glasses, looking at your hands afterwards, to make sure you didn’t you get gallows greasy. Awesome!

[@TheChristopher042]

Adam, I always enjoyed watching you and Jamie on myth buster. I found myself watching you repair the drill press, even though I don't have this model. Thanks alot, I enjoyed it

[@myxology]

If I had a dollar for every time I said, "I'm not going to throw it out right away." :)

[@hankbrown3959]

I feel that- I have at least 20 angle grinders and 3 mag drills that I will magically have time to fix in the future!!

[@ypaulbrown]

@@hankbrown3959 hilarious, me too

[@thomaslevy2119]

True. That's when Murphy's Law takes over -- If you don't throw it out, you will never need it; but if you do throw it out, you will need it.

[@CorwynGC]

That's why I have a bunch of boxes of recycle this (steel, stainless, brass, copper). I get the 'responsible adult' reward right away, but it is still findable in a month if I discover I need it.

[@IvoTrausch]

If you had a dollar for every time you said that, you probably could throw it all out and buy new stuff

[@HalidonDioramas]

Was that rubber ring thing important? The one that was left on the tray 😀

[@nikolaceh]

It's a dampening rubber ring, came off the old part.

[@kind_of_kreepy]

@@nikolaceh naa, that came off the new one. 25:10 . And it was not replaced. Had two rings laying around on the board.

[@kind_of_kreepy]

... sorry, did rewatch the whole thing. He did put in the o-ring. But the old one...

[@brianbohannon1893]

I’m enjoying the transition from one day build to one day disassemble and clean!

[@Grandwigg]

Thanks for another great project. I love seeing things come apart and see some of the amazing engineering that goes into the our daily driver's. Much appreciated.

[@MichaelGalletly]

I'm just shocked that Adam, of all people, doesn't have a spindle sander.

[@idontmindpineappleonpizza8825]

Lets give him one.

[@devinholland2189]

19:25 smack dab in the middle of the shop.

[@franciscogama930]

I do enjoy your encyclopedic knowledge and glad you have a place to put it to use and share it. And perhaps my favorite line, and at times my motto, "I'm not going to throw this out, I'm going to put it right here."

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Adam, I went out to the workshop, highly motivated to tackle a few jobs, cheers

[@beautifulsmall]

"I'm not going to throw it out right away" Yea , I know that .

[@emrazum]

walked that press like a moai on rapa nui

[@jasonsexton8869]

Underrated comment, lol.

[@daveknowshow]

very cool to see a guy in his home shop. its amazing all we get done in our small home shops.

[@craiganater3]

10:50 I love the back and forth you can tell is happening in his mind :trash it, no i can fix it, trash it, no maybe i can fix it, trash it, ok i can't fix it."

[@ahobbit225]

Did he truly work on that arm breaker with the it plugged in?!?!? Adam, you should know better than that...you just caused my instructor in college to crap his pants and go get a cup of coffee and a cigarette....lol.

[@MrFrankRocco]

He's also the guy who almost lost a finger cleaning the running lead screw on his lathe with a rag, and calls a coaxial indicator a wiggler. He should go outside and take his chances with the 'Rona...

[@ahobbit225]

@@MrFrankRocco nomenclature for machines are so very different around the world that I get the heebie jeebies just thinking about it so I can't fault him with that at all. The instructor that I mentioned has been dead for at least 20 years and would have had a heart attack had he caught one of his students doing that. He would have also set us down in front of the class the next day and pointed out where our mothers and fathers had failed us in our up bringing...with love of course. But it would have stung none the less.

[@zacharysmith2983]

When he said "do a little This Old..... House" I was super bummed thinking he was going to say "This Old Tony"

[@jordanelwell8885]

Love the one day builds. It's like hanging out in the shop.

[@pcrengnr1]

Hey Adam, thx for sharing the R&R of the quill of your powermatic drill press.

[@lolzlarkin3059]

Whats wrong with a keyed chuck? Other than loosing the key.

[@LL-tg2sg]

Adds a second and a half to a tool change

[@gleggett3817]

Forgetting the key is in the chuck when you start the drill...

[@EngineerMikeF]

Keyless chuck design is self tightening, since I changed to keyless I haven't spun a bit in the chuck where I occasionally did prior.

[@richardgould3166]

Was anyone else hoping he was going to say hydromatic? (Grease..) 0:35

[@cabe_bedlam]

I would have thought Adam would be more systematic :)

[@richardgould3166]

Just finished watching, love your videos Adam. Thank you

[@Onelegleg]

did the same route of looking up manuals online to fix our metal lathe at work. getting those dang gears to line up with the levers was a joy...

[@therandals]

Always fun to watch you do stuff. Thanks, Adam!