CAT 3406B Turbo Elbow Modification

Had a small job brought home from my buddy's truck shop, where we needed to modify a turbo outlet elbow. The elbow was not staying put inside the rebuilt turbocharger (for whatever reason) and was popping out as the clamps were not holding it properly. The customer had a load that had to go the next day so my buddy gave me a call.
Not the most complex machining operation, but figured the setup could be interesting so some, even if it's just for a laugh.
As always, thanks for watching!

[@Rustinox]

No matter where the clamps are made. If it works, it works :) That was a very creative setup.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Reading Your comment Rusty, I had to watch the video again, checking that part up.... It's true that all ways are good except for the bad ones.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks, coming from the King of Creative Setups, I take that as a compliment, lol!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Everrett, great to see you back, this job turned out spot on and I don’t think it was a sketchy setup at all, it worked and worked well, have a Merry Christmas mate, cheers

[@howardosborne8647]

Really robust set up i think,Matty. The job is well clamped and blocked in.....not likely to move at all.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, thanks Matty, I just thought it looked a tad ridiculous, with the odd angle of the toe clamp, the carpenter's clamp, the extra pieces of scrap metal, etc. I just needed to get it done ASAP. Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

It's always entertaining and educational to see the odd jobs. It reminds me of taking things to my local machine shop and the owner telling me that he knew it was going to be something out of the ordinary when I showed up.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, this is why I love watching Brian Block, Keith Fenner, or Max Grant for just making stuff work. I learn a lot from them, I just figured others might get a kick out of the unconventional setup here.

[@haroldbell1097]

It's very rewarding to manage with what you've got and come up with a result. Nice to see you back Everett

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Harold!

[@MyLilMule]

One of those Chandler boring and facing heads would be perfect for that one job you'll do every 20 years. LOL.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

I don't have a Chandler, which is reversible, but do have an Enco. Sadly it only works its way outward for facing, not inwards. So, just had to use the conventional head on it. If I ever get a decent deal on a Chandler it would definitely find a happy home in my tool kit though, lol!

[@joell439]

Awesome Job !!! Thanks for taking the time to show us that ingenuity wins every time 👍👍😎👍👍

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Joel, I was just figuring someone might find it interesting!

[@ScottDube1]

I always learn something from other peoples challenging work-holding scenarios. Thanks!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks for popping by again! I learn from others, like Rustinox, about making what you have work, so figured someone might get a kick out of this one too.

[@TheTacktishion]

The setup and the tooling was "worth the price of admission"... good thinking....! Keep up the good work!!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks, I was hoping it was at least mildly amusing, lol!

[@kimber1958]

THANKS EVERET, GOOD TO SEE YOU.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Kimber!

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Nice to see You and watch this video. Great rigging. Well done! Rigging was an issue handling ordered and pre cut blocks for a job. "Nothing to clamp on to" was the guys comments. The parts to be made were steam engine piston sealings. Took pictures of the old parts and went home. After some thinking a way to do it was found. Blocks, 5 times smaller, in aluminium, was used to verify the theory on my mini mill and mini lathe. It worked out well and the concept was well come at the railroad shop. Our skilled guy knowing the big machines did the work having me beside. Rigging, clamping, holding.... very interesting subjects.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Stefan! It was just what I had to work with at the time, thankfully it worked. It seems like workholding and setup is 2/3 of a job - the actual machine on, tool cutting, time is a minority of the job time.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Yes, for sure, but it gives lots of satisfaction to "crack the nut".

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Everett, A very nice job, I hope your buddy was happy with the job... Family always comes first no need to apologize. Take care. Paul,,

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Paul, sadly I have not been keeping up as much with the 'Tube lately, given life stuff, but will share when I can. I still need to catch up on your recent work too. If we don't talk in the next week and a half, Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@richardmeyer418]

Good to see you back, Everett - off to watch the video now ... greetings from Oz.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Richard, hope you're doing well!

[@Preso58]

Quality repair, fun setup, happy customer. What's not to like? Regards, Preso

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Mark, it was a fun challenge, even if not the most elegant, lol. Merry Christmas!

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Turned out great, no flying parts 😄 Cheers

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, thankfully, that was the case! This time, at least . . .

[@davidiansykes]

you and the family have a happy christ and thanks from the uk

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks David, Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@outsidescrewball]

Getter done….success…enjoyed…happy holidays

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Chuck! Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@TedRoza]

G'day Everett... securing jobs, is generally a fidly job, but you did well. You had a good flat circular cut, & long as you were able to get a good seal, then all is good. Well done, looking forward to your next venture

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Ted! It wasn't the most complex part to work on but I figured the slightly unorthodox setup was at least worth a chuckle!

[@donmittlestaedt1117]

Good to see you on again. Good job on the turbo elbow. Thanks.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Don, just trying to share what I can around real responsibilities, lol! Gotta be an adult, I guess . . . 😁

[@charlescompton4495]

Run what ya brung! I heard that at a race track and it holds water for me! Great job on that elbow Everett. Greg

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Greg, it was just what I had to work with at the time - thankfully nothing went flying!

[@davidzindman]

Great to see you today enjoy all your videos and watching all your craziness have a great holiday

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks David, I'm a bit nuts having a channel like this with a young family and job, but will put up what I can. It's all supposed to be for fun, I'm not making a living at it, lol. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

[@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc]

Not sketchy! It worked ! Cheers, Matthew

[@howardosborne8647]

I agree with you,Mathew. Nothing sketchy or inferior about the set up at all. 3 points of positive clamping and blocked in on 2 faces....good enough to hold a cruise ship at anchor.😄

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, well, thanks for the kind words, I just thought it looked kind of ridiculous, given the extra pieces of scrap, the carpenter's clamp, etc.!

[@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc]

@@EverettsWorkshop They aren't just "kind words" they are about reality, if it's solid and it works, then it's good!! All the bzst Matthew

[@richardmondor1360]

If it works, it works!! Great job Sir!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, thanks! A buddy of mine says if it looks stupid but works, it isn't stupid. I like his philosophy.

[@howder1951]

Nice solution Everett!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Howie! If we don't talk in the next week and a half, Merry Christmas!

[@bryanlatimer-davies1222]

Good to see you back Everett, just remember if it works it is not stupid. Happy Christmas to you all.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, thanks Bryan, my buddy Dan says the exact same thing! Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@howardosborne8647]

Hi,Everett. Nothing even slightly dodgy with your set up here. You had that clamped in multiple planes and well located by blocking in. Don't underestimate your own ability as a machinist. I have said before now you have a great deal of natural aptitude for machining and if you so chose I'm certain you would convert to a toolmaker/jig maker standard in a very short time. good to see the Bridgeport clone all set up and running....a lovely machine to work with. Have a great family Christmas and best wishes for New Year.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks for the kind words Howard, honestly I took some evening classes for machining some years ago in wanting to get into machining as a career. Sadly the bottom dropped out of Alberta so I kept with auto and truck repair. The flip side is that I can now occasionally integrate my hobby into my job, lol! 😁

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Very much enjoyed. 👍

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks, glad you got a kick out of it!

[@OldIronMachineWorks]

Great to see you Everett. Always a pleasure watching your videos, job well done. Wishing you and your family a merry Christmas. Gary

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Gary, Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Nice work. Great video. Nice setup and holding idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Donald!

[@jimpritz4169]

Good repair nice to see that you were able to get the truck back on the road. No need for apologies I love repair videos they mean you got something back in service and that's what it's all about. You and your family have a Merry Christmas.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Jim, and Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@bostedtap8399]

Hi Everett, good to see you on YT 👍. Great job, thanks for sharing. May I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄, and Happy New Year. Best regards from the UK. John.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks John, I will try to keep sharing as I get time around work and family. Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@perryandrews580]

Hi Everett, Nice video. Use what you have to get it done. Been there. Perry

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Perry, it was what I had in short order. Thankfully no airborne parts, broken tools, nor foul language, lol!

[@anthonysaunders1550]

Have a safe and happy Christmas Everett.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Anthony! Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@christophercullen1236]

You got some one out of jail again that's all the matters. Christopher from down under

[@EverettsWorkshop]

It is crazy just how hard it is lately to get parts that actually fit. At least buddy could get his load done the next day. Thanks for popping by!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

great job man, work holding can be more work than the job to be done.. 👍👍

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Shawn, and I totally agree - getting the part positioned and solid can be a head scratcher. I find the machine is on only a small part of the whole job at times. Merry Christmas!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

@@EverettsWorkshop Merry Christmas & God Bless you and your family in the new Year..

[@ShercoBill]

Nice work Everett, good to see you post a video. Take care, Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Bill! Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@Warped65er]

Sometimes you have to get creative with work holding. Thx for the vid.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Well, creative is one word for it, it was just what I had available to put together in short order. Thankfully it worked. 😁 Thanks for popping by!

[@robertharper8776]

Great job Everett glad to see you again hope you and yours have a merry Christmas

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks, and a big Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to you and your family 👪

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Craig, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

[@truckgotstuck]

Custardized. That's a great word. 😅

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, yeah, that was one that my buddy Tyler and I mashed together. He can't leave anything stock . . .

[@adamstripp39]

Nice work! I enjoyed

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Adam!

[@pierresgarage2687]

👍 It got done...

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Hey Pierre! It was what I could to with what time and junk laying around that I had, lol. Merry Christmas!

[@pierresgarage2687]

@@EverettsWorkshop Best wishes from us, we hope that you, Kristina and the kids are doing well... ❄❄

[@dannywilsher4165]

Good job! Merry Christmas, Sir!!!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Danny, and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@JamesDedmon]

It works. Enough said.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, looks nuts but it worked! What surprised me to an extent was how uncircular the part actually was, so it was a line of best fit anyway. Good to hear from you again!

[@metalworksmachineshop]

Nice mod. 💪

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Doug! If we don't hear from each other in the next couple weeks, Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@ncut5547]

I'm not sure if u shouldev mentioned that u got bolts left over from trannys that u use lol lol if u know watt I mean ...nice to see u back ...

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Sorry, guess I should have specified "transaxles," lol! 😁 They're a super handy size though!

[@clydedecker765]

You need to watch more Brian Block (bcbloc02) for jerry rigging and mishmosh clamping difficult parts and pieces. l just know he's done much more and larger jobs of difficult set ups.🤣😂😉

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Oh I love watching how Brian does stuff - he takes the "make it work" concept to another level. But then again, decent old school farmers just "know" how to make stuff work!

[@tonyray91]

Hi Everett, nice to see you in your workshop, you must have it heated or you are in a warm snap or it’s just your Canadian toughness. It’s below zero in mine … Merry Christmas from the UK

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Tony, I do have heat in my shop but it's also an attached garage with bedrooms partially over the ceiling of it. Very thankful for the comfortable temperature. Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Hey who is that guy in Everett's shop? LOL!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, some haggard vagrant with face fungus 😁 I try every 10 years to see if it would work and it took till my mid-40's to get anything believable. Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs.!

[@chrisstephens6673]

Gentle cuts make sketchy fixtures ok, its all down to experience of what you can get away with. Sometimes you can do a job with an 8mm end mill when a flycutter could completely ruin your day.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

I totally agree, which is why I'm glad I do this for fun and not for a living - light cuts are not a problem, just more shop play time, lol!

[@davidpeterson5186]

Hey is it playoff time?? Nice beard!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, no, I don't even follow hockey . . . I try face fungus every 10 years or so, and it only took till my mid-40's to get some level of believability, lol! But thanks! 😁

[@jamiebuckley1769]

nice job everett good to see you again out in the shop

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Jamie, it would be nice to have more shop time but I will take what I can get. Story of all of us, lol!