Carriage Stop Thimble Part Four, Stamping the Numbers

[@hermit3400]

What a brilliant idea to create a jig for stamping to perfection! I have learned so so much from watching your excellent videos. Thanks again for showing me how it is done the right way!

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks for watching Jerry.

[@gohuskies583]

Brilliant setup. You made it look easy. To think of that holding fixture on my own would have been a challenge. Thanks Tom!

[@georgegeorge2334]

It is always the case. Planning and assembling the set up always takes more time than actually doing the job you make the jig for in the first place. In my opinion, this is what separates the truly good craftsman from the wannabes. People willing to think it through and takes painstaking efforts to set up something so it will work first time every time are worthy of the title of skilled craftsman. To me, watching you work your fixture and produce a quality project is a joy. Have fun!!

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks George. Set-up truly is the biggest part of a machining job ans thinking it through ahead of time is what makes the job successful. Tom

[@FredMiller]

Fantastic segment Tom. I was waiting for the "stamping" segment for the entire build. I really liked your jig. I will use that when I stamp in the future.

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks Fred. I've seen more permanent fixtures for stamping but I do so little, it's easier to just throw together one when needed. Tom

[@jimmilne19]

I really enjoyed seeing how you stamp the numbers in the thimble. Excellent video in every way: sound, clip, transitions, lighting, pace and presentation. You are good at this (as well as excellent at machining). Thank you.

[@TomsTechniques]

Wow, thanks Jim. I still have a lot to learn about this new editing software, but it's good to hear that I'm on the right track. Thanks for watching. Tom

[@reideichner8597]

Hi Tom, Very nice part! I love the way you show your quality in the details of how you do things. It is loaded with tips of doing things the right way. Thanks for showing us! Best Regards, Reid

[@thomasutley]

Brilliant as usual. Thanks for taking the time to show every last detail Tom.

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks Thomas. That is good to hear because showing the details is definitely one of my goals for these videos. Tom

[@chrisdexter8011]

Your instruction videos and techniques are superb. Thanks

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks Chris!

[@hakimmic]

That is amazing workmanship Tom. Thank you for all these lessons and projects. George

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks George.

[@cotherman64]

Really enjoyed the series!! Little project was really interesting to watch!

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks.

[@hdoug5]

the detail in your videos is awesome, you make it very easy to follow :)

[@TomsTechniques]

Thank you, that is good to hear. Tom

[@IBWatchinUrVids]

Very nice! I look forward to seeing it all assembled and in use.

[@TomsTechniques]

Yes, it's time to finish this one up and move on to something new. I'll try to get to the final assembly this week, but weekdays are tough because that pesky job gets in the way. :( Tom

[@IBWatchinUrVids]

Toms Techniques Oh, yeah, I tried that work thing once, but it turns out I didn't really like it, so I don't do it any longer =D

[@rljzathras]

Love the idea of the adjustable clamping spacer on the mill table using the layers of aluminium sheet that can be swung into place. A good use of offcuts :-).

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks Ray. The stack blocks were the subject of the last project tutorial on my website (tomstechniques.com), you can get drawings for them over there. They are very handy and get a lot of use in my shop. Tom

[@mcnultyfp]

Very clear and detailed demonstration. Thanks!

[@TomsTechniques]

+Paul Mcnulty Thank you Paul. The project tutorials are a good example of how the various machining techniques are applied, even if you never build the project. Tom

[@tuscanland]

What a clever set up. Thank you for shearing.

[@TomsTechniques]

Devising set ups like this is the best part of machining. Thanks for watching.

[@AmiltonJr]

Amazing serie and very nice instrument. I learn a lot by watching your videos. Thank you.

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks for watching

[@gordell88]

Top notch machinests techniques. I've learned so much. Thank you!

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks Michael

[@Buckrun11]

Good timing on this video. I have a project coming up that I am going to be doing just this same thing. Thanks

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks. That's why I like doing these tutorials. Many of the techniques covered apply to other projects as well. Tom

[@andregross7420]

What a great tip for stamping. Thanks for sharing!

[@russtuff]

You sir, are blowing my mind!

[@TomsTechniques]

Mind blowing is good. Thanks for watching. Tom

[@jomgelborn]

Toms Techniques don't let it go to your head.

[@austin3538]

You have done some really nice work

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks.

[@rchopp]

Very nice looking part, thanks Tom

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks. It's time to finish this project up and move on to something new. Tom

[@johnfry9010]

Tom great job as usual . Thank you for making this video as I have just been contemplating a similar project , I have a Grizzly lathe and the marks on the thread dial are just a foil sticker , and I would like to have regular index marks and numbers like you put on the carriage stop you made , your video will help me with this small project !

[@TomsTechniques]

Cutting divisions is a fun and rewarding job. I think you will enjoy it. Tom

[@george330ful]

Very good job I am the worlds worst stamper never thought of making a jig thank you !

[@TomsTechniques]

George, Like I said, you can't do quality stamping holding the stamps in your hand, especially if you are a klutz like me. If you do a lot of stamping, it might be worthwhile to make a dedicated fixture. I don't, so I just throw something together when needed. Thanks for watching. Tom

[@larrysperling8801]

liked your set up, the stamping looks very professional. how about doing a video on horizontal stamping. like stamping the caliber on a rifle barrel.

[@TomsTechniques]

Larry, The same technique would apply, although I would probably cut the slot for the stamp in the end of a bar rather than the side to get the bar out of the way of the barrel. A method of holding the tapered barrel would also need to be devised that could be moved in a linear direction to space the letters. The barrel would also need to be supported under the stamp. Maybe with an adjustable parallel? I will be doing some stamping on the barrel of my Steve's when it's complete, so I'll probably do a video on that. Tom

[@iiinsaiii]

WOW! great work, keep them coming

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks, I'll do my best to keep you guys busy. :) Tom

[@imysteryman]

That turned out great, thanks for sharing.

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks for watching.

[@alastairseggie]

Hi Tom, I echo the sentiments below, it was a great set of videos and, I really think you have a talent here. Not just the machinists ability, which is a given, but also the ability to teach well, give clear concise instruction and get all of that done while juggling the vagaries of camera work, lighting and editing. I, for one, would strongly urge you to continue even if commitments are tough. If the frequency drops a little so be it. I love the Idea of possibly making a Knurling tool holder for the next project, I thought that was an inspired choice. One last thing, are you going to do a final assembly/ demo video? All of the best, Alastair

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks Alastair, it's good to hear that my efforts are appreciated. I will be doing an assembly video on the carriage stop as well as a demo of how to use it. I had planned on doing it this weekend, but decided to add another part, some square head clamp bolts instead of the socket heads I had called out on the print. Those are finished and the video is being processed. It should be on KZbin later this evening. Tom

[@Opinionator52]

Hi Tom, It really turned out nice! I have found, I seldom regret going that extra mile to achieve good results... Thanks for sharing! It will be fun to see it installed and working... :o] O,

[@TomsTechniques]

Agreed. A little extra time spent building a fixture pays dividends in save time and results in a much better end result. Tom

[@thenet0120002]

Looks great i would have added a flat plate to allow your numbers to line up exact because you did them individually they were misaligned.. Keeping the stamps in a box shape would have stopped the shifting when you hit it with a hammer . Loved your set up .

[@TomsTechniques]

You must have missed the part where I clamped every stamp before striking it with the hammer. ;) Thanks for watching.

[@thenet0120002]

@@TomsTechniques Clamping it still allows it to rock because it rides on a point not against a surface which is better to improve that result . I did see you clamp which held the die i'm not talking about holding it in a position but as the hammer is struck it still moves that in the direction of least resistance .

[@outsidescrewball]

Hi Tom... What a great lesson! You had me on the edge of my seat when you had the part back in the lathe to do the small cleanup/polish....then I finally got a grip on myself since it wasn't me doing the work....this is where I am good at messing up all of my work when I try and detail, hence the stress...LOL What is the new video edit software? Best regards Chuck

[@TomsTechniques]

Chuck, There's nothing wrong with re-chucking work as long as you use an indicator to get it right. With the depth of the graduations, there is no room for runout. The editing software I decided on is Power Director 12 by Cyberlink. It was reasonably priced, very powerful and so far, fairly easy to use. There are also a good number of online tutorials for guidance. Tom

[@FredMiller]

I LOLed when I read your post Chuck! I tensed up as well when I saw Tom recheck the part to clean it up. I guess that is the difference between us novices and a professional machinist. This is why we watch the pros! All the best- Fred

[@michaelmurray9154]

Enjoyed the video, real nice work!

[@TomsTechniques]

Michael Murray Thanks Michael.

[@dannymaciejewski]

Awesome tom!! Just an idea- one could use a piece of square rod the same dimensions as your punch but with a 30° V shape on the end to make it easier to line up the increments... What do you think???

[@TomsTechniques]

Sounds like a good idea to me. Let us know how it works. Tom

[@keminvent]

Fine art!

[@neilandersen1613]

Thanks for the great lessons! I assume it is a safety thing but is there a particular reason why you polish the part with the Scotch pad from the back while the spindle is in reverse?

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks Neil. There's no specific safety issue. Unlike emery cloth that can wrap up and grab a finger, strips and small pieces of Scotch-Brite tear easily and are safe to use on a rotating shaft. The spindle looks like it's in reverse on the video, but it is running forward. The only reason I worked on the back side was so I didn't bump the sharp tool. Thanks for watching. Tom

[@neilandersen1613]

Great! Thanks for clarifying.

[@mikeadrover5173]

Great videos’; Thanks Tom! As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video! And I support this site. ~M~

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks Mike.

[@bnuttsgee]

back to ebay for more tooling ! thanks for sharing tom!!!

[@RyanWeishalla]

Nice set up and video, Tom. Are those 1/4 inch number/letter punches?

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks. The stamps are 1/8" high per print, which can be obtained on my website, tomstechniques.com. Tom

[@RyanWeishalla]

Thanks, Tom. Brain cramp on not thinking to look there for that spec.

[@MaDeuce80]

Very impressive!

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks!

[@dave20thmay]

Looks like next time, that you could do with shimming the zero down a bit to line up with the rest of your digits. Seeing videos made of stamping micrometer thimbles it is a skilled art

[@not2fast4u2c]

That looks Nice ..

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks. I expect all of you guys will be making one. :) Tom

[@agate_jcg]

Not sure why the zeroes came out mis-aligned after all your hard work fixturing. I guess they don't make those stamps with the numbers exactly centered on the body of the stamp? Or maybe the zero stamp was upside-down?

[@TomsTechniques]

+Jason Goodman That's exactly right. Whoever made the stamps misaligned the zero and I didn't notice until it was too late. I know that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself, but I didn't think that included making the stamps. ;) Tom

[@skeeterweazel]

At what point did you cut the thread? Did i miss it?

[@TomsTechniques]

I forgot to do it in this video so I did it at the start of the Clamp Bolt video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYvaiYh3j8pomJo Tom

[@dafodilist]

Nice job,

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks

[@MIGUEL-hy6bk]

Nice!

[@TomsTechniques]

Thanks!

[@dennyskerb4992]

Tom, great work. You could stamp *Starrett on it and nobody would know.

[@TomsTechniques]

Or in my case...Lufkin. :)

[@bentontool]

Brilliant! I would usually do this manually... always looks amateurish... next time, I will use your technique for a professional result.

[@TomsTechniques]

I trust my hands for a lot of things, but stamping is not one of them. Glad you enjoyed the video. Tom

[@tonyennis3008]

People following this pattern should measure the height of numbers their stamps produce. It would suck if there wasn't enough room between the graduations and the chamfer below the knurling.

[@cigarcaptain]

it was a mystery to me

[@thenet0120002]

See mrpete 222 shop tips # 180 on youtube. he supports the die .