BRIDGEPORT MILL - Knee Power feed

[@ronwhite6719]

I work for Bridgeport machines in 1996 and myself and other engineers always talked about putting the knee raise and lower drive inside the knee casting.. I'm so glad to see that a clever engineer like you actually did it. I also love the ending lol

[@daveshilling2673]

was it cost prohibitive or just not user friendly for service?

[@vincei4252]

Haha, the spinning handwheel got me at the end! Very nice!

[@PhilVandelay]

Really cool that you managed to fit it inside, such a clean implementation. Maybe replace the large handle with a handwheel just for fine adjust? Might be less risk to get hit where it hurts

Thanks mate. That's a great idea

[@grntitan1]

You are a perfectionist and have that ability to see all the way through a project. This isn’t something that can be taught. You either have it, or you don’t.

[@randyhager2054]

That's what we all have been telling him. NATURAL TALENT pure and simple.

[@phoenix_6861]

and those they have don't run the streets for sure

[@stevegibson4703]

Get that man a Drill Press. Awesome work as always!

[@Rob_65]

This deserves an Uncle Tony award. I especially love how the saddle and the table slide on there :-)

[@jemijona]

The gibs haven't been adjusted at that stage. Oil does wonders. :)

[@EverettsWorkshop]

You are a genius, man! That is an impressive install, very clean build.

[@mattymcsplatty5440]

Love the ending blooper lol, beautifully restored mill , big thumbs up

[@hinz1]

1:30 great trick for centerfinding on a plate, thanks!

[@JustAnotherCraftsman]

Agree, I haven't seen this method before. Simple, yet super effective 🙂

[@nanoSushi]

Abom79 showed it a while back

[@sweetpeaz61]

yes!! ive been a machinist for 45 years and when i saw this i went " DUUHHH" hahaha its a brilliantly simple and effective solution

[@papaburf7275]

Awesome content - as usual, excellent craftsmanship and outstanding ending!

[@tomsimpson5295]

I have been watching many of your videos and those of many other KZbinrs, and I hereby pronounce you to be as good at doing this as anybody on KZbin, and better than most. The combination of video production quality, the impressive breadth and depth of the projects you undertake, the usefulness (to me) of what I learn from your projects, and the level of inspiration I receive to go out into my own shop and work is unsurpassed by anybody on KZbin or anywhere else. Patrion, here I come!. :-)

[@LordOfTamarac]

Amazing, I have never seen an internal Bridgeport knee motor 😍

[@jemijona]

It's going to be a bugger to fix if it breaks.

[@grntitan1]

@@jemijona Not sure why you would think that. He built the thing, I am sure he could repair it. Machinists address problems as they arise.

[@jemijona]

@@grntitan1 An external power feed only needs simple disassembly so is easy to access and fix when it breaks. If Ca's drive breaks, there is a motor, chain and sprockets, you can see from this video how much work is involved to get to them to fix them. That is all I am saying. Of course it is his choice but personally I wouldn't go to this extent to drive the Z axis.

[@daveshilling2673]

@@jemijona Thank goodness we have Cá Lem to do it for us and entertain at the same time!

[@FvEChannel]

Make a spring between the handle of the machine and then the hen always jumps out. Nice channel. Best regards FVE Channel.

[@EastLondonKiwi]

Awesome work Ca. I really like seeing older machines like this modified and updated.

[@ГригорийЧистов-ф2и]

Hello from Russia. The modernization is interesting and made with high quality, if I saw it, I thought that it should be so from the factory. In Russia, most of the old machines (from the USSR) come from the factory with automatic feeds on all axes.

[@jobkneppers]

Cä Lem, I just discovered your channel and I'm impressed with your work, and even more so, your attitude. I want it; I make it. If I don't know?; I'll find out and get it done too. You're an example and and a confirmation how to get through live in a good way. No: "I can't do that, because.." but; "I'm not sure how I can do that but's find out". You're the salt of this earth and an example for all the young folks complaining about the, e.g., "lost wifi connection for their games or social BS" as an example how things are becoming ugly and weird these days. Hats off! I hope I can enjoy your progress for a long time to come and will contribute to your patreon channel. " as an addition to your comfort for doing the things you're doing so good already. Thank You!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday CaLem, fantastic modification mate, you have done a awesome job, tight fit in there but you made it work, I’d be lost without the power feed on my Cincinnati, winding the knee up and down by hand gets very old very quickly, the scraping on the ways look beautiful and slides effortlessly, great job mate, throughly enjoyed watching, cheers Matty

Of course that bigass mill need a power feed. Lol

[@Coconut7403]

Love how clean your shop is!

[@USM247]

Once again Ca Lem, true majesty in your work. Thank you.

[@MRNVCDIY]

My dream workshop. Good idea.

[@liamjohnz7896]

outstanding and innovative approach to problem solving/implementation

[@andyZ3500s]

The things you come up with are amazing. The results of your work always come out professional. Very clever.

[@daveb3910]

Man I wish I had half your skill at your age. I'm working on it now but you got at least a15 year head start on me. I'm excited to see where you can take it 15 years from now. Keep it up bud! Great work!

[@garyhall2126]

You are one of the most creative KZbin presenters I have ever watched. Great video as usual!

[@claeswikberg8958]

the way that casting just slides... its just amazing what scaping can do

[@hamishkirkness6933]

Love it! Tidy install, looks like the power feed was ment to be there all along. So many others would have hung a big brackety thing on the outside right where you would walk into it every time they were in that side of the workshop then followed up with a video about extending their workshop. Not Ca Lem... that's attention to detail. Nice glide on the ways! And skip the hole saw... use the lathe. 😁

[@nickk7747]

Awesome idea. Definitely going to try this on my old Bridgeport. Thanks Ca Lem!!!

[@AaronEngineering]

Nice work mate. Loved the installation of that big arse motor up in side the knee. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Aaron.

[@fosterlewis7360]

Another amazing job well done. Surprised to find you also know electronics this well. Thanks for sharing.

[@gerardkelly5477]

I was waiting for the "But what if you forget to take the handle off ?" bit at the end. Excellent work as always.

[@leslieaustin151]

Another amazing piece of design and execution! Thank you. But that ending!! Oh dear.. Les in UK

[@ROBRENZ]

Very nicely done Cà Lem ! ATB Uncle Robin

Thanks uncle Robin 🥳

[@RRINTHESHOP]

What a great idea, works perfect, well done. Love it.

Thanks uncle Randy

[@OldIronMachineWorks]

@ He's buttering you up to get you to come do the same on his mill. Another great Job . Gary

[@ogaugeclockwork4407]

Nicely done! I have a standard Align X axis power feed on the knee of my turret mill. Best thing ever!

[@dano5143]

I love it and the Table has less resistance than my 3D Printer with linear rails; Amazing scraping is perfect. Never seen such a prescision on a mill.

[@francesco4186]

Ciao Cà Lem, vederti lavorare e una goduria per me, poi a ( precisione ) sei fantastico. BRAVO

[@shawnlund]

Nicest mill mod I’ve even seen, the execution was outstanding.

[@taow]

What a beautiful machine, I am very envious

[@captcarlos]

Very good work CaLem. That handle can ruin your life. Had a couple of close calls myself on power knee handles! My current bigger mill has a safety switch ring activated when the handle is locked into the dogs. So in theory it can't lift you by the family jewels at rapid traverse speeds!! Love your work, Stay safe.

[@joet.4756]

i am really enjoying your ingenuity and awesome work!

[@williammills5111]

From instagram joke to perfect execution... well done once again. Scraping on gibs and ways looks outstanding. Thanks again for your inspiration!

[@jimmccorison]

Great job and well thought out. In past videos you've commented that you are small. Watching you install the motor I'll bet your were quite glad of that.

[@frankierutherford1888]

I don’t think anyone else got done a better job. Very good thank you for sharing sir.

[@snappypappy5906]

I love the perfection in the hand scraped ways.

[@TheAcousticWarfare]

Maybe you could make the knee handle spring loaded so that by default it doesn't spin when you raise and lower the knee. If you need to use the handle you just push it in to engage it..

[@thecorbies]

I'm certain that mills I've used in the past have had exactly that.

[@SuperAWaC]

or just be careful

[@turningpoint6643]

When I'm not using the knee crank I reverse it on the protruding shaft so it's handle points inwards. Walking into it just once was enough to teach me that habit. So with it in that position it can't turn with this power feed being used as the shaft would just rotate within the bore in the crank end.

[@MrLukealbanese]

Another superb project, a pleasure to witness your skill and knowledge.

[@steliang8735]

Iti multumesc pentru excelenta treaba pe care o faci! Fiecare lucrare este motivanta pt.mine ,in special pt.acuratetea,precizia si finisajul sau. Inca odata eu iti multumesc!

[@sweetpeaz61]

Excellent! I have power feed on my Z axis on my mill ...leaving the handle in is a problem..fit a spring in the handle so it pushes the drive dogs out ..you just manually push it in to hand wind..saves a lot of blood and pain ;)

[@rallymax2]

Amazing job. Z drive looks like it came from factory that way. Your scraping is world class.

[@ChimeraActual]

Beats my Driver/Drill implementation all to hell. You do good work.

[@stankhunter666]

Wow mad skills i worked the handles for a few jobs back in the day so i really appreciate this alot

[@ericmartin5720]

Once again, simply brilliant! Nicely done!

[@CraigsWorkshop]

I like this a lot. Love the internal fitting of the motor - very tidy. Love the ending shot. CRASH! :-D

[@wayfastwhitie455]

Very nice way to install the motor. Nice and out of the way.

[@chaineffect6437]

LOL!! I was thinking mid video "That knee crank is a new chuck key waiting to be left in the chuck" then the ending hit me! LMAO great edit, even better build!

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Nah! You shoulda stuck with the hand held motor and had some excitement in your life. 😉 By the way, your scraping of the ways looks beautiful, good enough for decoration on jewellery.

[@carlthor91]

Hope you noticed, with the gibbs out they float on the oil so nicely. Awesome. Best wishes all, stay safe.

[@randyhager2054]

NICE touch Ca"Lem. Lots better then hand cranking that knee all the way up.......and all the way down! LOLOLOL flying handle ending!!!

[@KW-ei3pi]

Awesome! I want to do this on my machine. Would a stepper motor work in this application, or would you be unable to use the handcrank with a stepper? Thanks!

[@984francis]

Knockabollockov (He's Russian.) ! I yelled when you ran it with the handle engaged. Clever, bloody good work. Thanks.

[@benjaminshaw80]

That was awesome! Who thumbs that down? Now I’m on the hunt for a motor to put in the knee of my Bridgeport. Well done sir!

[@RobytheFlorentine]

You make very good videos and you inspire me. Thanks a lot

[@codprawn]

Awesome work as always - and yes you made me jump right at the end!

[@MrHuntnfish]

C'a Lem, professional as usual, if that handle hit you......you may never have children.....!!!!! Have a awesome and prosperous year. Regards Beagles.

[@НиколайКрымский-б1л]

Большой НГФ на стероидах)) Крутая работа, очень классное шабрение, и видно с какой легкостью скользят по направляющим детали

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

That was a huge motor, surprised you made it fit! Good job! 👍🏻

Thanks uncle Yuchol ;)

[@34k5]

Ive been needing to modify my power head lift on my bench mill and this is a brilliant solution to try!

[@joandar1]

Brilliant design and result, loved the funny at the end. John, Australia.

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

very good job ca lem..thanks for your time

[@lucasnjtube]

Really cool. I'll bet you're loving this mod!

[@TimonStudnet]

a great modernization of the machine, like unconditionally

[@chrismorris8695]

The way your table glides as you assemble it 😮

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

That is incredible!

[@midgoog2]

OUCH!!!!!! Hand wheel definitely needed if you want to have offspring 😁😁😁 Cheers Eric

[@TomMakeHere]

Love it! Very clean install fitting that motor internally

Thanks Tom 🥰

[@patw999]

Good Lord, I wouldn't even know where to start a project like that let alone finish it. It would probably explode and start on fire just because I looked at it and thought about doing it.LOL Another excellent Job.

[@NeMoC53]

Another job really well done! I’m impressed.

[@willi-fg2dh]

i don't know . . . is it really up to Cà Lem standards . . . i thought for sure you were going to motorize all three axes. OK, i'm kidding, it looks and works beautifully . . . thanks for letting us watch.

[@normantorok5919]

another creative solution. Just amazing

[@josephbaguma83]

I love your metal work Joseph from Uganda

[@dixonqwerty]

Amazing build a always. Really nice job!

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍 See you getting to do a lot of 4 jaw work 🙂,so the next upgrade is CNC capable mode 👍 scraping is magniphic.

[@ramosel]

That last shot was my question.... ouch. Needs some sort of a sprag clutch mechanism for the handle driver. Nice work on the internal drive!! I just have a drive bushing on a dedicated cordless drill.

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Belle transformation bravo,joli travail à bientôt salut Jeannot 😉🛠

[@МорфиусИзМатрицы]

11:49 Fuck, I spilled tea on myself because of you 

[@Yosemite610]

Brilliant design and implementation! Thanks for the video ;')

[@ikeurb]

Love it! Great idea, great work, great implementation. 👍👍👍👍😍

[@LittleAussieRockets]

That is such a cool modification

[@oldschooldirtbikes9960]

Awesome thinking outside the box...when some people say it can’t be done.

[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Nice work getting everything inside !

Thanks dude 🥰

[@123232ism]

Brilliant! Super nice design.

[@465maltbie]

I didnt really think there was enough room to fit a motor that size in the casting. What did you weld inside? Generally cast iron does not respond to mig welding very well. Great job, hope you finish healing soon. Charles

[@rok1475]

Looks like he tack welded the bracket in place to get the angles right then finished the weld on the bench

[@christopherswainson371]

You are an inspiring genius - thank you.

[@TheRadioShop]

Simply amazing! and that ending!!!!

[@somebody-uj9bl]

Great project Maybe you could replace the handle with a handwheel with a freeruning gear, or just attach a spring to the handle

[@dronefriends9228]

Im from Cleveland area. Nice hat. Changed all that now.

[@bobolander]

you are the mad genius of machining. f*cking brilliant.

[@userwl2850]

I'm so jealous. Here's me cranking up and down all day 😧 brilliant brilliant job. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

[@iamtheomega]

CNC repair would be interesting, I hope you consider it though the old machines are huge

[@MF175mp]

I have whipped a handle a couple times with power feed, once my phone screen cracked when the handle hit my leg. Need to be careful

[@СашаХаустов-с5у]

Он похоже реанимирует любой станок , молодец !

[@clivewood2148]

Brilliant work!👍