How long does it REALLY take to machine a simple part? | 8mm to 3/8 Indicator Adapter

[@MarkATrombley]

You can't put metric and imperial micrometers in the same tool box. They will interbreed and create yet another measuring standard, one even more complex than its parents.

[@mattcross9034]

Meet the impetric system, it'll have all the intrinsic conversions of the imperial system and all the commonality and popularity of the metric system. Welcome to hell.

[@procyonia3654]

Before long you'll be talking a 1/16th of a millimeter!

[@dmscheidtify]

Have you met BA threads? they're a british machine screw thread, with the standard publish around 1900. They're a metric thread, everything is defined in metric, each smaller pitch (bigger number) size is 0.9 the bigger, and some similar diameter change. 0BA , largest size, is 6mm x 1 (with weird thread angles, so an m6 bolt won't fit an 0ba nut) It's all perfectly sensible and logical, and has no business being a thread standard from 1900. Except the standard actually gave inch values for the screws -- they rounded, converted to imperial, and rounded again to the nearest thou. BA holds on in some electronics applications (mostly instruments). And darts -- darts are 2ba.

[@atvheads]

Or the panzer gewinde.

[@cs233]

I think that version is called “imperic”. Maybe it will become the world wide universal measurement system some day! Probably just after the human race moves out into the universe inverse and then just to mess things up, every planet we settle on will develop its own competing standard!

[@thegearboxman]

It's interesting to watch a simple procedure like this with a step-by-step commentary. Even for a very novice machinist, you do this simple stuff with hardly any conscious thought, but it's amazing just how complex a simple part actually is.

[@osumailguy]

LOVED the format - would enjoy seeing more of the quick/easy 'side tasks'!

[@Bob_Adkins]

Kidding, right? Right?

[@Slemi]

Me too!

[@crazycarryout]

I agree, would like to see more like this as well

[@goawayyoutubeplz]

As someone just getting started with machining, watching the flow here was very helpful! Even getting to see the little things that are normally edited out like how much of the cut you finished by hand and doing the tool changes was interesting.

[@arthurmoore9488]

Agreed. Just getting started and watching end to end helps me see how the work is really done.

[@rexmyers991]

I learned so much from this format. No. 1 - my shop needs a LOT of organization. No. 2 - I need another tool chest full of drawers. Thanks, sir!

[@kholdsworth27]

This was a great format. It is good to understand the boring procedural steps that need to happen with every part. Thank you

[@matthewlee8917]

Def a cool format. Probably not something that would work for all projects but doing a video like this once in a while on small stuff would be a cool addition to the channel.

[@Mike40M]

For a change I like the format. Fit for a discussion about work flow. What I like about your videos is your thoughts about why and how. Never too much of long sequences of chips forming. Only thing I do differently is that I always have a 6inch (150) ruler. deburring tools and cutting oil on top of the lathe. And a set of drills 1-10 mm plus files within reach. This video confirms my belief that living in a metric country makes life so much easier.

[@cornoadmin]

It was very interesting to watch your actual workflow, with all the little movements left in.

[@qwertyboguss]

Love it when it retightens with a quick flick of the knob. Good work.

[@johnirvine3346]

Order of operations is something missing from a lot of fabrication videos. Ones like this are fantastic. Thanks!

[@blazingmatty123]

Yeah I really liked this format, I'd love to see more of, perhaps not for every video but I like it

[@AlexMusayev]

It is quite satisfying to watch someone work without rushing or idling in between operations. It inspires to go do something useful every time, not necessarily related to machining. I think, this new real-time format boosts this effect.

[@TradeWorks_Construction]

Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. It’s really important that viewers get to see the actual process with all the nitty gritty that the “cliff notes” version of videos normally portray.

[@chiparooo]

Not a bad video! I enjoyed the commentary and the video cut edits. Was much better than what I was expecting. Thanks for sharing!

[@thomaslindem8579]

I keep cheap HF calipers at most work stations in my shop, and only break out the good calipers for official measurements. Downside is their vampire battery drain makes changing batteries the first thing often needed to be done -- Now keeping the button batteries at every other station. Great work process video.

[@KodiakWoodchuck]

I got a different set on Amazon that were cheap and don't do the same thing with the battery drain. The brand was qfun I got it a bit over a year ago, still on the original battery

[@John-te3zd]

Hi James, love the video. really enjoy the multi camera view and was not over edited

[@jrkorman]

Agree with others, the POV format was perfect for a small project like the bushing. I like the metric/imperial color coding also. And as you note; you do a lot of "busy" movements, I'll leave that to you for further analysis. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@vahpr]

Watching the ease with which you change lathe tooling I see why you did the work to make it possible to use that tool holder. Very cool

[@TimbervilleJim]

Would love to see more of this format!

[@TastySlowCooker]

I’m glad we serve as your OSHA auditors. You’re welcome.

[@larrybud]

James, I love this format, and if you're going to do more of it, may I recommend a "DRO Cam" as well. Maybe stick the DRO in the top left of the video (maybe filling 20% of the width?), the tailstock cam in the bottom left, and your overall shopcam in the center left, then the large area remaining as your bodycam. Not sure if you have enough cameras to do such a thing or the effort in editing them together. I also need to learn your habit of putting stuff away when I'm done with them in my woodshop....

[@davekellogg6819]

I second the idea of a DRO cam.

[@adven999]

It's all the small improvements to the shop infrastructure that make a World of difference to every day tasks.... they never seem to stop, which is a good thing.

[@J8MORS]

You have compressed air, you could make a pneumatic clamp for your tail stock. That would be a cool project.

[@somebodyelse6673]

The format fits small projects like this, I like it. Hopefully it takes less of your time as well, so the efficiency will lure you into sharing more video!

[@CothranMike]

Somebodyelse6673 you are so right, I came here to say the same thing. Also to add a comment about the 'distance shot' effect with a fish eye. Three 360 cameras might provide enough coverage that those lenses will not be needed and those camera placements could be used on the float more, for specifics and details consult the folks at imaginations unincorporated unlimited.

[@hughacosta1090]

Served in the Air Force for 20 years and always left my "jewelry" at home since I worked with various equipment. Glad to see someone point out they remove theirs before cranking up the lathe.

[@andysweetland8645]

Agree 100%. Actually hands-on with any aeroplane means "all jewellery OFF" (for very good reason). The work flow was very useful too - as is everything you film

[@_droid]

Absolutely. Once I was climbing down off a shelf and on the slight drop at the end my ring caught the edge and nearly took my finger off. I've never worn anything ever again even when not working.

[@stephenjohnson6841]

I really enjoyed this format! Another great video James! Thanks again!

[@snooter28]

That was an awesome perspective. This is worth it on small / short parts.

[@dantadysak5485]

I think you found a future project to build a tail stock locking lever so you don’t have to keep reaching for the wrench. Fun video and thanks for sharing.

[@campbellmorrison8540]

Enjoyable to watch, you demonstrate a fundamental rule, use it put it away. Not like me that ends up with a pile of stuff on the bench, I really have to get my act together

[@alonsorobots]

I think 50/50 of this format would be great! Thanks James!

[@Neptune730]

That was a nice change in format. I felt like I was back in the shop myself.

[@paulmorrey4298]

I made the same adaptor about 2 weeks ago for my edge technology dti holder - Works great Thanks for sharing

[@mumblbeebee6546]

You are evidently very much at home in your shop, fluid moves! Your little tool table behind you made you look like a dentist or surgeon :)

[@Cybernetic_Systems]

I really enjoyed this video, thank you for showing us a behind scenes style, it was informative.

[@kentswan3230]

Actually is was a great inadvertent work motion study video and a fun little useful project to boot. Thanks

[@kylezellmann6811]

I very much like the format, feels more relatable. You just need to have 26 unfinished projects and the related tool strewn about the shop in piles and I’d feel like I was home 😂. Keep up the great work James!

[@Clough42]

Yeah, I included those camera angles on purpose. 26 might be conservative. :)

[@SurvivalB]

And I thought I had lots of tools. Had a similar problem as this and I just used some paper cut appropriately to have a snug fit. Took about a minute or so, but then who would want to watch that. I enjoyed your video, thanks for posting.

[@C3DPropShop]

This was super relaxing and i enjoyed seeing everything

[@liquidsonly]

The time-and-motion people used to tell me how long it took to machine a part. If I was was faster I got a bonus. The next week, the time to machine the same part was reduced. Iterate until I couldn't earn a bonus any more. I don't miss machining at all.

[@johnmcanulty7341]

Good stuff - good comments on improving efficiency, taking less steps etc. Approved, will recommend.

[@minilathemayhem]

I'm glad you took off your watch and ring, I was just about to comment about how you should take off your watch and ring while working on the lathe!

[@galenpress9460]

Just a thought. Make bushing a bit long,add a groove opposite the lip to put a snap ring on and capture the bushing in the holder. Easier to keep track of and easier to install your indicator

[@Mike40M]

Groove in 1 mm wall thickness? Find a small ring which is prone to go missing.

[@galenpress9460]

Could also leave a “bead” ring around it. Big enough to keep it from sliding out ,but small enough to push through the hole in the holder when the bushing is pushed in Dependent on the gap left for compression. Just random thoughts

[@TradeWorks_Construction]

Leaving a small flange on one side is also way to help deal with small hollow parts like this. Then again i thought just adding a single drop of Loctite or Elmers glue and collaring the Mahr Millimess to keep stem size uniform throughout his shop. Don’t hate on good ol’ Elmers, if it was good enough for my grandpa and my concrete ramp it’ll hold just as long as you want it. 😇

[@p.t.anderson1593]

That was cool. I really enjoy seeing shop made tools and adaptor doo dads and thingies. I.E. - I'm amazed at how many KZbin machinists don't use, and don't seem to be aware of, tap followers. I made one in the first few weeks of machinist school and I still use it. Thanks for another good video!

[@assafberwald9448]

I'm really happy I came across your channel. Also really liked this unedited one which shows how a workshop project really looks like. Thanks for taking the time and effort in sharing!

[@ianlane4092]

Really got a lot out of this format. Subscribed

[@freddupont3597]

This is indeed a great format, thank you for this video.

[@edwardtaylor4785]

I do a lot of similar parts on my ancient 9" SB. I always felt that I was taking too long, but maybe I was wrong. You have better equipment are way more knowledgeable than I am and our times are comparable or at lest in the same ball park. The little adaptor is a part that I would make several of while I was set up since there needs to be one to use , one to lose, and one someplace that you will remember for sure, but don't. So make 4.

[@jimsvideos7201]

Organization is the key to success; yours is clearly in a far better state than mine is likely to ever be.

[@BradKaboord]

I liked the format. More need to show a work flow so I can improve mine. Thanks, glad I found your channel. See you in the next one.

[@mxlje]

I’d be up for some „shop infrastructure“ and organization videos!

[@MPenzlin]

Hi, quick job. Some thoughts you have the drawer with the tools below the lathe. So you must open and close it each and every time when changing the tool. In addition: the drawer will collect chips. I have the tools in a cabinet with the most common drill, and reamers above the lathe. So, no opening and closing the doors of the cabinet when change the tools and less chips in the drawer. the maesuring tools , and less common tools I have in a movable cabinet. So I can roll it right behind me. Not a single step to walk.

[@causewaykayak]

Good way to cover the process. Maybe talk to a kitchen planner about shop design - Save some walking 😊

[@melgross]

The metric/imperial hassle is why I like electronic measuring tools. The only reason why I don’t like them is the battery, so that I have to keep numerous ones in stock and they don’t all use the same batteries. Otherwise, the video was fun to watch. I’m always going from one place to another for tools. Since my basement is fairly large, I keep several sets of things, such as hex drivers and such.

[@garysgarage101]

I enjoy the workflow. The chest cam is the right vantage point. Being in Canada, I use metric and imperial regularly and keep both in my tool box next to the lathe. I like having all my lathe tools at arms reach. Thanks for the video idea 😊

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

I've never tried working in Miller-meters. Up here in Canadia we mostly work in Molson-meters. They are only divisible by 6 however and if you are lucky, you can still find them in stubbies.

[@machinists-shortcuts]

To ensure the bore and the outside diameter remain concentric. Rough the diameter then finish bore then skim the diameter to size. Parts can move when drilling from solid and thin walls can expand when reaming.

[@Tritium21]

I like this format as a change of pace. I wouldn't want every video to be chest-cam and fully real time, though.

[@LikeFactoryMade]

I like how well organized are your drawers. Now I have another todo on my list! 😂

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

I liked the format and enjoyed the build. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.

[@stevenmalcomb4168]

Excellent format.

[@TexasDellDude]

I enjoyed this format, though I doubt it would be good to use in all future cases. Your voice-over was well done too.

[@davekellogg6819]

I very much appreciated the ‘real-time’ format and the ability to see you move around the shop and your shop organization. As always, the voice-over is a big value adder. I liked the running clock. Adding a DRO cam would probably help. A camera angle from over your left shoulder showing the work, your hands, and the DRO might work well for lathe work, and perhaps mill work. I like a main camera view for lathe work, maybe with a pic-in-pic showing DRO and hands on the controls. A video about your tool organization philosophy would be interesting, particularly storage in drawer vs rack. Tool grouping for efficiency. Thought: for bigger projects, maybe provide a 4-camera semi-real-time version in addition to your normal format (with minimum editing and voice-over effort). Perhaps only for Patreon? In summary, the experiment was a big success!

[@sierraspecialtyauto7049]

Sometimes simple jobs can be quite satisfying.

[@harolddunn8395]

I like this format a lot!...Thanks

[@davebenedum9253]

I'm just a follower on KZbin, but I liked the format.

[@michaelward70]

Even though the video is 6 months old I only have only seen it now. I thought the commentary was on point and the little bits of humor added was well timed...it was really funny!!! Good video all round. I sent an email to you James in regards to your cnc mill build. Not sure if you have seen it yet.

[@liamkelly8684]

That was fascinating I could c the way u move around the shop in real time while I was chocking my chicken it was like I was there so unbelievable

[@alanjackson4397]

Looks like a lot of video editing turned out great

[@dot2gt]

Cool format and great voiceover. You might consider a lever actuated stop for your tail stock as a future project video. I made one for my old lathe and it was entertaining to build and a nice improvement to the machine.

[@alanwood3597]

I think I would add a 'lift set and tighten' style clamping lever to the tailstock clamping mechanism.

[@mftmachining]

Hey, James, good little job. I have several of those Mahr indicators and their stems measure 7.993 mm on all of them. FYI.

[@tasror]

Very cool format. Learned lots.

[@f.hababorbitz]

A few years ago, I tried to buy a NOGA mag holder with the 8mm holder. I could not find one here in the USA, nor a seller that would ship one here (at an affordable price). My solution was close to yours. I procured 8mm brass bushings (ID) that had 11mm OD, by 30mm long. Machine down the 11mm OD to .375 inch, cutoff what was sticking out from the lathe chuck, then use a thin slitting saw on the mill to split the bushing on one side. There's low cost dial indicators from China that are the 8mm stems. I've had a few of them that fall and tweak them so they hang up, and get discarded.

[@JonathanRockway]

Love the format. If it's easier to make this way, do it every week!

[@arcrad]

This is a cool format.

[@c0mputer]

Paul Brodie machined a new tailstock hand wheel which is a larger diameter and weighted. This way he can spin the wheel a few times with one turn and makes it a lot faster to retract. Could be something you consider.

[@sintaxera]

I learned I want your shop still

[@jomix282]

Intertaining, learn a lot, excellent video as always !

[@thomasvnl]

This was enjoyable to see from this "on Clough's Chest" perspective ;)

[@TlD-dg6ug]

Making a dovetail rail to hold them gives you more flexibility than the thru hole. And the noga supports it already

[@mikebernard4762]

I liked this format

[@Tininppa]

Good video. Uncut video format may bring hurry to work and may cause accident but i think camera angels were good to use even in normal video.

[@drhender6943]

Nice work. And while this is the kind of part that I would make, this seems like the perfect kind of part to print on the 3d printer. You could print a half dozen of them and just leave them on each of your metric indicators. :)

[@MR619Can]

Like the format James!

[@aaronbuildsa]

20 minutes, not bad! I'd still be looking for the chuck key for the tailstock chuck... :)

[@instazx2]

Patreon and subscriber here -- this is a great format to add in addition to normal well-produced videos. Adding crudely-cut B-roll chestcam footage would be a great Patreon perk, if you're not spending much time on editing it much. If you had a chestcam video maybe 5 times a month, I think the weekly project videos could drop down to 3 a month (I think you're trying to stick to 1/wk, right?) and not only would you be publishing more frequently to feed the algorithm, but you hopefully wouldn't have to put in much extra editing work. Understanding the editing-effort breakdown between these informal videos and the more formal well-edited ones would be helpful to be able to give better suggestions as a viewer without trying to put undue work on you.

[@Oberkaptain]

Loved it, maybe try it with a head mounted camera so you don't have to worry about scale access.

[@revtmyers1]

Actually, yes, I did enjoy this format.

[@0ADVISOR0]

Love it! Good Video.

[@jhhuntster]

Alternative option Easy-Install Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings or 8 mm Shaft Diameter McMaster Carr 1281N36

[@v8Mercury]

I like the format and how it's uncut. Maybe not all the time but i'd like to se an example of threading

[@connahjones8178]

I reckon having all the measuring tools (micrometers etc) in the same cabinet or draw set would be useful :)

[@g.tucker8682]

Now is when we say what we'd have done differently, right? :-) That was a nice change of pace.

[@PastThePoint]

That X-Plus 3 looks like it is taking up too much space in the shop. You could always send it my way! 😀

[@Brians256]

Good to see. It's excellent for an occasional video where you are focusing upon workflow rather than the project. Very instructive. However, it would be too long when you are showing a complicated project. That's my two cents, at least.

[@StevenStyczinski-sy8cj]

An idea for a project: Modifying a digital caliper for tailstock quill travel.

[@georgespeake5089]

I too enjoyed the formate and subject of this video. I still consider myself as a novice even though I’ve been using my lathe for over two years. I have searched the internet with no answer to my DRO question. Mostly they show how to install the unit on a mill or lathe. What about a “simple” tutorial on what you do once you entered the measurement in the DRO. I’m constantly second guessing the system I have developed. Thanks.

[@gregfeneis609]

Yeah nice format. You should mix a few in like this with your regular content

[@bfx8185]

nice new camera touch :)