Building a Huge Rotary Tumbler from Scratch - Homemade Rotary Tumbler

[@darnelljackson2160]

Let's take a moment to appreciate this guy's efforts. Not only is he a machinist, electrician, painter, welder, mechanic and wood worker - he's also a videographer, sound man, editor and so on. Well done.

[@mightguy3729]

I'm a machinist...and one thing i love about you is how clean and tidy your works are ...no mess....keep up the good work Sir.....love from India

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks 👍

[@michaeltape8282]

@@mymechanicsinsights I am working with a wood worker to build the frame. Grainger told me that in order to sell me the motor they need the motor specifications such as name, model and info from the motor label,. Can you give me that data? Love your project! I talk about it quite a bit I guess.

[@unitytogo2211]

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[@RandomTeq]

It's very difficult to appreciate other restoration channels once you've seen my mechanics restoration! It so satisfying to see the attention to details.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much!

[@lukeleidiger2126]

Truth!!

[@balanair2577]

It's so true. When I watch other restoration channels, even if they do a decent job, I am like 'what shoddy job compared to my mechanics'!!!

[@kemalprawira3123]

couldn't agree more

[@mahina1963]

The amount of precision and detail you put into your projects is daunting, yet inspiring at the same time. Kudos to you, sir!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much!

[@Slim08151]

German electrician here. I approve this mans wiring skills, choice of components and materials as a professional. You rock, my good Sir!

[@Niveaulos12]

naja egt super gemacht aber man nimmt adernenhülsen egt nur für schraubklemmen, sonnst hat er es super gemacht

[@Slim08151]

@@Niveaulos12 Aderendhülsen sind für Steck- und Schraubverbindungen zulässig. Zeig mir eine Norm die was anderes sagt.

[@lazarjovic9948]

I started nodding in appreciation when you were doing that cable management. That's the real difference between a pro and an amateur, beautiful

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@victo988904]

@@mymechanicsinsights Ich war amazed über the eletric work auch

[@Kellanium]

I love watching you make your own tools just as much as I love watching you restore things. You make it all look so deceptively simple. Keep up the good work, dude! ❤️

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much. This project ended up beeing a bit more complex than I first thought.

[@InstrucTube]

@@mymechanicsinsights I've found that specialty tools like that tend to take an extra 50% of most everything, be that time, money, materials, etc.

[@christopherbedford9897]

@@InstrucTube Ha ha when I tackle anything like that the budgeting goes like this - make a wildly pessimistic guess - double it - add 10% ... and now you are maybe in the right ballpark.

[@borisaustria4301]

Now I'm really hyped to whatever you're gonna restore that required you to make your own tumbler.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

The next restoration will be amazing :-)

[@Jethro.Maloku-le.Rey.Kalsitran]

@@mymechanicsinsights the part you tumbled looked like a motorcycle wheel part... was it a clue ?

[@technic550]

@@mymechanicsinsights I don't doubt it, they always are!

[@svipace8220]

@@mymechanicsinsights which one isn't? :)

[@tylerkrug7719]

Same, I want to see more stuff put inside it, lol

[@directive5147]

That would make one heck of rock tumbler. And probably last several generations. The amount of equipment you have at your disposal is truly on another level, as are your endless skills.

[@DriveCarToBar]

and the only real wear items are the wheels and the tumbler itself. A bearing might go eventually, but the pieces that will wear out are easy to replace. A really solid design.

[@patrickcrowther9195]

Seeing you insert the EMERGENCY STOP button and the three others below it was so satisfying. I can't explain it but these videos give me a warm glow inside.

[@disneyplus5793]

I was like, surely he isnt going to leave that wire mess. And sure enough there's the sleeving... just goes to show how much work making a tool look and work decent.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@StmWhisper]

That's a wireporn

[@pfadiva]

@@StmWhisper and it thrills this 40-year electronics tech. Here's a man who knows how to crimp a terminal on a wire.

[@Hyratel]

@@pfadiva ratchet crimpers make such a difference omg. I got gifted a pair for making 22-30 awg dupont pins ('stapled' i call them bc i can't remember the technical term) and now ive got a multi-jaw kit on order because it's so much better, and more consistent than handforce crimping. Also less tiring bc the ratchet has huge mechanical advantage

[@yavorapostolov2979]

Seit über 1 Jahr, suche ich erfolglos, nach einen vergleichbaren "Kollege" von dir auf KZbin.... Es gibt einfach kein einzigen, der so ein Level erreicht! Es gibt unzählige "rostputzer", "zerlegen-schmieren-drüber lackieren", aber keiner der die Sachen besser als neu macht - das schaffst nur du! Respekt!!! Wir alle können uns nur wünschen, dass wir öfters ein neues Video von dir zu sehen bekommen, aber wie man sagt: "Gut Ding, braucht Weile". Beste Grüße aus Österreich

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Vielen Dank

[@1AnononA1]

Precision of a brain Sergeon, finish of an artist, you make it look simple 👏 👌 the best on KZbin by a country mile. 👍

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much :-)

[@benjaminwetter3285]

Seriously, I try to get my “fix” of restoration while waiting for a new My Mechanic video- but I always end up upset with the “low” effort of others comparatively. His work is unparalleled

[@jonny555ive]

This is so me too. 👆👆

[@AxelSchweisz]

KZbin keeps recommending me other restauration Videos tirelessly, but I can‘t watch them any more... Nothing comes even close to my mechanics

[@1AnononA1]

@@AxelSchweisz 😂they are mere mortals in comparison aren't they.

[@linkh200]

This is a literal perfect video. Showing the whole process (No annoying music bonus), showing the finished product, demonstrating.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you:-)

[@mo.kekeke]

it is really fun to look at someone who is machining all parts and wiring the box with so much love and attention to detail. most people wouldn't even bother to invest that much time to get such a good result. they would probably slap all the cables inside the box and leave the weld beads like they are. i really appreciate the effort. makes it fun to watch. keep up the good work.

[@PeterPaul175]

While watching a very skilled perfectionist at work is rewarding, what I am really taking away from these videos is how much effort goes into making the things that we take for granted.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Well said!

[@TheE9climber]

This video is way too good to be only shown on your „second“ channel. Amazing!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Wow, thanks!

[@RoelfvanderMerwe]

Im amazed at what you are able to do. I'm sitting here with my mouth open in awe. You're awesome!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ericstoever9577]

Even your wiring is elegantly done. The level of detail for what is normally not seen is what marks a true craftsman! Be well, stay safe, and take good care.

[@gideonwilde6762]

It’s so nice of you to do the captions and notes in English. Thank you very much. Love the channel!

[@The4MusketeersYT]

“My rotary tumbler is missing” “I make a new one”

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@The4MusketeersYT]

@@mymechanicsinsights you’re welcome.

[@ridespirals]

@@mymechanicsinsights thanks for watching? thanks for all the hard work you put in (editing included)!

[@tahseengull9710]

ahhahaahhaaha

[@Waluigi32]

As a maker, your channels are my favorite because of how well you work. It's peacefull, slow paced well edited and I love it.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Wow, thank you!

[@andrewwilson3587]

Everyone else: "Let's slap this together and see if this works...." My Mechanics: "Let's make sure this is perfect and looks professional." Everyone else: O.O Another incredible, inspiring video. Thank you.

[@hellion9547]

Yeah well, he’s Swiss. That’s usually how they do it. :-)

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Pretty much!

[@jasonbay13]

almost makes me want to break out my lathe but then i remember i dont know how to use it and i have work in 16 minutes.

[@gracydcosta4632]

Ya

[@rongmilbazar1670]

Ft by you v ... ..?

[@jsmariani4180]

The guy is a fabulous metal and wood worker, and an electrician. He speaks 2 maybe 3 languages. He has a dry sense of humor. He's good with video shooting and editing. He takes on seemingly impossible projects and makes it look easy. What's there not to like.

[@danielefalcone2015]

Finally some very well made electric enclosure. Clamp terminal blocks, crimped wire, labels. Thank you. electricians will appreciate it.

[@kv501]

Wish you said “from scratch” you weren’t kidding.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching

[@kellvarnssen7443]

Ya, but he didn't build the motor from scratch. ;-)

[@jwbowen]

And no ore was mined. No universe created. Hardly "from scratch."

[@pesterenan]

Wow, that was so nicely executed! I loved how the electrical panel turned out, outstanding work!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much!

[@blzahz7633]

While technically correct, calling this 'homemade' somehow feels wrong.

[@bainsk8]

Agreed, clearly a production engineer.

[@Gabriel-qy2di]

homemade = made by the home/ hobby machinist. not factory- manufacturing plants

[@pauloprzybylski6522]

The best restoring channel now is the best machine construction channel too !

[@richardarmour4910]

Excellent video. Just when I begin to think my amateur scratchings on metal have approached adequacy, I find a vid from a REAL machinist. Great job!

[@voldmar]

The electric control box is the most cryptic thing to me. I still do not understand electricity

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I never really liked working with the electric stuff, that's why I haven't touched it for over 14 years. But glad I learned the skills, was very useful for this project.

[@hotcoffee5542]

I believe that is a sign of mental health. If it starts to make sense, you might want to see a doctor.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

@@hotcoffee5542 hahaha

[@stevemanart]

Brother, I was a Navy electrician for 4 years and did freelance work for 10 afterwards and watching the build still confused me.

[@AsitShouldBe]

Electricity is easy, think wires like tubes and switch like tap.. and poison inside that tubes😁

[@joshp6061]

The skills of this man never cease to amaze me. Jack of all trades, master of most

[@jonny555ive]

I haven't seen one he isn't a master of yet........ He is the mother of all trades...... (So far)😂😂

[@Redd84]

@@jonny555ive welding ;)

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching

[@mikem6468]

Your machining is truly top-notch, I really do look forward to every upload.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much :-)

[@TeshanShanukaJ]

No matter how many restoration channels KZbin suggests me. You're the best! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@gerhardvanstaden389]

Great build. Keep up the good work. And all the comments on you for making it great is true. A true craftsman

[@joekanicki5306]

“Homemade” just got an entirely new definition. Brilliant!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@trax4wax]

Not sure I can handle so much “making” in one video, but I’ll try 🤤

[@mymechanicsinsights]

keep going :-)

[@greg9403]

@@mymechanicsinsights must be nice to spend so much money on a simple drum tumbler. Why?

[@greg9403]

@@samlinkin31 True he makes money off the video, but a cheap timer will do what needs to be done. Not spending a large amount of cash for no reason. Would you spend $ 200.00 for a lighter to start a fire. When a match can do the job.

[@greg9403]

@@samlinkin31 True what you say. So bulky and over the top expensive. Why not show a rotary drum that you can build for a fraction of the price he spent.

[@DrLoverLover]

@@greg9403 You really dont get it do you?

[@trudel669]

In 233 years, someone will restore this for their KZbin channel. The shaft and bushings will be used beyond repair... They'll make new ones.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching

[@andrewwilson3587]

His great great great great great great grandchild.

[@krgkrmb]

They will print new ones.

[@reginaldsmithers3468]

"In 233 years, someone will restore this for their KZbin channel. The shaft and bushings will be used beyond repair... They'll make new ones." Lows Laurie, I hope that is not the case. I hope in 2 or 3 years, there is no more youtube. I hope that by the time 233 years have passed (insert whatever deity in which you trust) willing people will have returned to a simpler life. Not thrown out technology, kept that which benefits the health of humankind and tossed aside that which incites conflict. Don't get me wrong, I have benefited from some instructional content on youtube. I have even been guilty of engaging in comments with people whom I deemed a waste of flesh and blood. This is not an attack on you Lows Laurie. This is only a difference of opinion expressed as respectfully as my skill level will allow.

[@gregoryboden5139]

I need to ask Are you an Engineer, Machinist? Your knowledge of these restoration projects is astounding to me. I would like to see your total shop in a video. Your videos are perfect, no annoying music. straight forward presentation. No nonesence approach to the work. Outstanding! Please continue sharing these most interesting projects.

[@mediocreman6323]

16:03 - thank you, THANK YOU for this! For some reason, one hardly ever sees those in KZbin-videos. Which is unforgivable.

[@westonallred1888]

Your skill is amazing! I would love to have the tools you do to get a chance to remotely learn the things you make look so easy. I'd love a quick overview of your shop, the tools, and layout.

[@Zachattack1423]

This really shows off your machinist skills. Love it!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lwo7736]

"Making the frame" "Making the drive shaft" "Making the motor frame" "Making the motor" "Cracking the hydrocarbons for fuel" "Killing all the dinosaurs to make oil" "Orchestrating the big bang"

[@mymechanicsinsights]

haha good one ;-)

[@0123-v1o]

"My universe had few dents... So i made a new one"

[@jonneneva4372]

I thank you for not posting too often as addiction to these kinds of videos is not a joke, millions of families suffer every year!

[@zipur3364]

This man is the biggest enemy of sharp edges

[@hijmestoffels5171]

There is perfectionism, there is absolute perfectionism and then there is My Mechanics.

[@3rdEyeGnosis]

Not the beads I saw him weld.

[@BobKatzenberg]

@@3rdEyeGnosis looked like hammered dogshit.

[@adrianr5318]

Oh man. It looked like your lathe was about to start walking across the shop floor at one point. The result was well worth it, though-I imagine it would've been a huge pain to precisely machine those holes on the mill. Gorgeous video as always, and thanks for the bonus ASMR near the end!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I could make the holes on the mill with the boring head, but the slot wouldn't be possible. Well, maybe in a super fancy setup. The boring head might also reach its absolute limit with the big holes. It worked very well on the lathe. Thanks Adrian

[@flat-earther]

@@mymechanicsinsights Oh that slot for the circlip? I wonder if it's even possible with a mill

[@fletchro789]

@@flat-earther it's possible. You could use a fly cutter and go around the circle. Also a radial wheel type cutter. I've seen them for bores ~150mm (6") or larger. I worked at a large machine shop.

[@flat-earther]

​@@fletchro789 But how do you go around moving the table x y axis simultaneously in a perfect circle with a manual mill? I have never milled but on a manual mill I imagine you just have to leave the spindle in the center of the hole and then somehow have a cutter which will expand somehow I don't know? Actually after writing that I figured if you have a rotary table on the milling machine you could use a woodruff cutter (or a slitting cutter if you have one that's small enough to fit in the hole) and mount the part in a rotary table on the milling machine, feed the cutter into the part and just rotate the rotary table.

[@nickjanssens]

My father was an engineer, I could almost smell the oil and cutting fluid, brought back long lost memories.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@chiphill4856]

Just found the channel. Super impressed. Ive been a practicing mechanical engineer for 30yrs and your approach is nearly identical to the way I learned it at the Robert Bosch Corp in the 90's. Subscribed.

[@jimmerseiber]

I honestly would love more video of you just making your own creations and not even restoring. I love it.

[@poly_hexamethyl]

Beautiful robust, heavy-duty design and high quality construction! Much stronger and better quality than any tumbler you can buy. 17:15 Nice neat wiring job in motor controller is about 100x better than the so-called professional electricians who wired my house.

[@JoshL117]

my mechanics: "I make a new one" my mechanics insights: "I make"

[@mymechanicsinsights]

haha good one ;-)

[@zbigniewgurak8261]

As a person, who is machining metal for living and who knows how to build electric cabinets, I'm saying "well done" !

[@robertsnyder6982]

A well thought out and perfectly designed creation. I admire your ability to make your own parts and do everything so well. You are a very rare human being.

[@lecobra418]

To be honest, he can do anything because he basically own two very important things, power tools and money. I'm not hating but machining metal with good power tools isn't that hard, it hardly like doing it without power tools.

[@nicoschadjidemetriou4373]

You are professional my dear. Your work is of high level. A big BRAVO to you.

[@hotcoffee5542]

Excellent work, as always!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much :-)

[@BFMoldrin]

Redefining perfection every time.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks a lot

[@colechutter2995]

Everyone: So what do you do for a living? my mechanic: Well some might say I'm a jack of all trades, master of all.🤓

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@LFKGooner]

Watching a master at his craft is very relaxing and entertaining.

[@NickVenture1]

On this level of technology used this is not really to be titled "Homemade". Well done and inspiring to do something more rough of the same kind but also doing the job. Thank you!

[@GeneralPotatoSalad]

Taking "make a new one" to another level.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Glad you like it :-)

[@sambishop3211]

Love the shot when you’re turning the drive shaft (~7:20). Starting zoomed out with the carriage fully out of the shot. Very sleek, some great videography. The movement of the carriage along with the slight movement of the cross slide is visually appealing. Clearly this came naturally from having to turn such a long part but it’s worth noting it’s aesthetically appealing for future videos.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I probably wouldn't move the carriage so much behind for turning this part, but I liked to have a free bed when putting the part in on camera. I also really liked the look how it moved over to the work piece, that's why I kept that clip. Thank you Sam :-)

[@sambishop3211]

@@mymechanicsinsights Sure, bud. No problem. :)

[@fridaycaliforniaa236]

That looks so easy... in your hands lol I would have to spend 20 years learning if I had to do this by myself ^^

[@mymechanicsinsights]

You can do it!

[@ako456]

Bravo! I am impressed when I see that you use real clamping pliers and sleeves for the cable work. Not all KZbin videos show this. But keep it up. You always teach someone.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much!

[@Marcelo-56]

High quality electrical components, that's the trademark for industrial use☝️⭐

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much :-)

[@gordonsmith2091]

A trifle over engineered perhaps, but oh boy is that thing going to last! Quality work as always.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much :-)

[@1EFeKT1]

Is that plastic barrel/drum really going to last long though?

[@mm9773]

I was going to say the same, but it’s not over-engineered, it’s just sooooooo clean and tidy.

[@gordonsmith2091]

@@1EFeKT1 Not expected to, It`s consumable.

[@charlesgooss5523]

I worry about the plastic drum wearing through where it contacts the metal wheel on the engine side.

[@leosalomao]

Man, this guy has so many tools... I'm really jealous

[@mymechanicsinsights]

keep going :-)

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

I like the connectors you crimp on the ends of the wires to give you a hard cable end. Here, wires are just stripped and the bare copper inserted into the device (and tightened with a screw).

[@mymechanicsinsights]

That's definitely the way to go! Thanks Uli

[@christiansprojects-cgmanuf1426]

Well, those spring contact terminals from Phoenix are actually designed to take wires with or without those wire end connectors. If you don‘t have good crimping pliers, it‘s better to insert the wire without end connectors because otherwise, the wire can slip out of the connector. But on all the other components like the contactor, switch and timer relay that have screw terminals, wire end connectors is the way to go 👍🏼

[@fletchro789]

Some folks crimp on a connector AND solder it on. I believe that's overkill.

[@2bias795]

You really shouldn’t solder your connections due to physical properties of the solder under pressure

[@PureRushXevus]

They're called ferrules, though a good screw connection is fine with just the bare wires, twisted

[@ricardosilva8234]

Everyone can do it at home. Tools that you find at home. Made my life easier.

[@MsJom123]

Every video I watch I’m blown away at his skill to mill parts from nothing. To apprentice under someone with this much knowledge would be the dream.

[@AquilamagnaAT]

i have to say. I love that cable management!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Glad you like it :-)

[@TheMeanTime98]

Man, that was incredible! I'd love to learn to do this type of stuff :)

[@mymechanicsinsights]

You can do it!

[@brianally1531]

It's good to see that you've been getting so much use of that beautiful arbor press. (Do you store it beside the magnificent beverly shear?)

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Yes I do!

Wie Eure Uhrwerke. Einfach klasse! Keine Musik alles in Ruhe und mit großer Sorgfalt. Ich bin sehr begeistert von Deinem Können. Chapeau!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Danke dir :-)

[@metalmogul4691]

Thank you for taking the time to show all the steps to make this tumbler.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Glad it was helpful!

[@walkmanamtc]

5:45 Those spirals coming off the drive shaft holder were

[@NeverSnows]

one day, i want to posses this electrical knoweledge and confidence to build the controll box....

[@mattatherton4898]

When i saw the panel i thought “oh man this is going to be a MESS.” Why was i surprised? This is my mechanics

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you so much :-)

[@cid3384]

This type of clean work is mental therapy. Your discipline is impeccable man.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you:-)

[@hinchauhan]

Your precision in everything that you do never ceases to amaze me. Hands down, the best mechanics/restoration channel on the Tube! 👍🏾

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Wow, thanks!

[@Oculi_Aspiciator]

“Everything’s ready, but it seems raw, isn’t he gonna blue and paint... oh, nevermind. There he goes!”

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I had to ;-)

[@suitov]

Yes; I was slightly on edge until I saw that part, then I could breathe again.

[@rstone7727]

Thanks, this made me realize, I need to add "Tool & Die Shop" to my Christmas list.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

good idea :-)

[@ahmetbirbirey]

I want this guy with me when the apocalypse hits

[@mymechanicsinsights]

haha good one ;-)

[@ronsmith1544]

I most enjoy seeing you use the tools you create/fix...most satisfying!

[@imkerrusin]

Watching all these inspires me to build my own little machining shop. Very awesome work!

[@saints_0215]

機械加工からシーケンス制御まで扱えるのすごい

[@ViralKorruption]

Now he's an electrician too. But also, "does it go to 11?"

[@mymechanicsinsights]

haha

[@andyburns]

Q: How over-engineered do you want it? A: Yes.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@facediaper4607]

Yet he welds like a day one in school

[@MrClaypogue]

Not Over-Engineered built to last just like the old timers used too! probably still be running and usable for 10-20 years provided its maintained correctly

[@facediaper4607]

@@MrClaypogue ya with shitty welds like that that had no penetration and he ground off his bubble gum welds ya no lasting

[@MrClaypogue]

@@facediaper4607 Maintaining would also entail replacing and repairing welds that break. NOTHING lasts forever unless it's repaired and maintained...

[@scottbrown9685]

Most talented man on KZbin. Pure gifted man

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you so much :-)

[@quantumleap359]

Your wiring skills are as excellent as your machining prowess! Excellent videography too, as usual. Bravo!

[@120Livi]

i clicked on this without reading the description. the blue drum in the thumbnail made me think it was an upload from Made In Poland 3 mins in and i've only just realised

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Haha, thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@fernando.ochoa510]

"making the drive shaft nut" Me: ... oh my.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Glad you like it :-)

[@KyleLawley]

Did anyone else laugh when he just tossed the part into the bucket? He's so careful with every move he makes that I actually chuckled when he just threw it in there like that.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Haha I noticed that when editing ;-)

[@jdrevenge]

Can't wait to see you throw some freshly machined parts in the tumbler! Excellent work as always.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Not so sure about that, think I'll use it more for restoring parts, but who knows ;-)

[@jdrevenge]

@@mymechanicsinsights Haha, I work in high vacuum equipment so removing small grooves found in "machining marks" is very important. These sites can trap machining fluids and add surface area which moisture can adsorb to. Tumble all of the things! 😂

[@jastinep.3659]

Im an undergrad of electronics tech.. and motor control assembling is really touches my heart

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Nice to hear that, thanks :-)

[@dimitreze]

great video!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for the visit

[@gracydcosta4632]

Yeah

[@ajaykumarsah3508]

P

[@zarco5855]

Just curious, what's the actual difference between the OFF and Emergency stop buttons for this motor?

[@th3greg]

off is just that. off. when you hit the on button, it restarts. EMO will disable the on button until you reset the EMO button (the twist you saw him do). Its also easier to hit (no frame around the button, it's a mushroom style) so you can slap it in an emergency. The idea is that if something is going wrong and you hit the EMO, you can't accidentally restart it before the issue is fixed. One other small thing is that the motor doesn't actually see the difference. The difference is actually for the control box alone. You could, if you wanted, set up the motor so that as soon as you plug it in it starts going until you unplug it, though that would be inconvenient and unsafe.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Exactly what Greg says ;-)

[@zarco5855]

@@th3greg Thanks for the thorough explanation

[@davebell4917]

@@mymechanicsinsights There's quite a few changes from the switchgear I worked with. The special EMO button wasn't there. But the starter button was similar with the protective ring, and the stop button was bigger and un-guarded.

[@blablamannetje]

Until the end, I thought this was for lottery balls, at the local rotary. TrueStory

[@Bluebirdiran]

Some just have it and some just don't. You've certainly got it. We'll done.

[@raptors3164]

Outstanding idea and build, with beautiful results. Thank you for sharing your talent. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much!