Crusher Part 1

[@Abom79]

A BIG congratulations on the 400'th video Keith! I love the big shaft work. It's always great to see how others tackle jobs like this too. Thanks for sharing! Adam

[@TheTraakon]

Congratulations on 400. Would not have missed a one. Thanks Keith.

[@ProtoSimTechnologies]

Congratulations on your 400th video, Keith! I just want to tell you that the amount of information you have given all of us over these few years is absolutely amazing. I have learned so much just from watching all of your projects. These videos truly are a fantastic education for those looking to learn about machining. I want to thank you personally for teaching me how to use a lathe and milling machine properly. I now have the confidence to use my own machines, and use them to their full potential. Thank you, Keith!

[@mainesailah]

Awesome Keith always enjoy the heavy turning videos. Nice to finally meet you too, I'm sorry about my original turn wright hat disappearing but cool to see your shop in person and pick up a new one.

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi Keith, Didn't seem to me like 400... That went fast, it was so interesting and you taught me so much. I'm 60 but that doesn't stop me from getting new stuff, your videos are some kind of treasure of knowledge... Simply thank you so much for your involvement, your caring and the unmeasurable time you spent teaching all of us. Just take good care of yourself. Truly yours, Pierre

[@BruceBoschek]

Congratulations on your 400th video! There are a lot of us who have watched and enjoyed and learned from every one of them. Looking forward to this series.

[@metaling1]

Congratulations Keith - not only for 400 quality videos, but also for educating, entertaining and inspiring your many fans in machine shop. Like some others on here, I've also seen all of your videos, and some more than once. I think I'll wear my Turn Wright shirt tomorrow! Congratulations again. Tim NZ

[@44magsw]

Hi Keith, congrats on 400 vids! Have enjoyed them all, and can't wait for more! You've set the bar very high for the rest of us! Thanks! & keep'em coming! Jeff

[@stevetestchan7139]

Absolutely fascinating - I know NOTHING about engineering (I'm an IT Specialist) and I've always wanted to know how components can be made to such exact dimensions. These videos are an education in themselves. Thank you so much.

[@JensAndree]

400 videos - and not just "any" videos either! Your videos are so educational and detailed, yet funny, which makes this one of the best channels ever on youtube. You remind me of my old teacher who had a similar approach to tolerances and quality - even when not needed - and he taught me to bring the same philosophy to everything else I did in life. I stopped working with steel and instead decided to work with computers 25 years ago but your videos got me tinkering with fabrication and construction again and this I thank you for! I hope you will continue producing your videos since people learn more from your teachings than any school in the world - this I'm sure about :)

[@bcbloc02]

Wow, 400 videos! Congrats! I am glad they are still coming too! I haven't found my favorite CNMG4XX yet, but when I do I will be sure to send you a sample to try out. I don't do any marine shaft material but I do a bunch of tool steel A2, D2, S7, as well as 4140,4340 and 8620 and I am guessing some of that stuff cuts pretty similar. Looking forward to part 2. This should be a good test to see if there is any twist or wear in the bed of your lathe. :-)

[@KeithFenner]

bcbloc02 Cool thanks for the comment and there is a bit of wear in the old bed but still close enough to minimize hand work. I'm editing part two a little at a time and will be working on the What's in your box giveaway series, mixing the two up as the days roll. ;{)-----

[@WAVETUBE84]

Just dig the Sibley! Thanks for 400 episodes of great entertainment.

[@badazrod]

By all Indications, this is a swell video! Thanks Keith!

[@CompEdgeX2013]

Good start to a series I've been waiting to see!! ;-) Thanks! Colin

[@Geordo1960]

I know this stuff is nothing new to you but to someone who has no machining the skills you have are truly amazing! I really envy the work that you do and the knowledge you have. Your videos are a lot of fun to watch too. Thanks!

[@tombellus8986]

Thanks for another great video. Your old drill press brings back memories of my apprenticeship, the first machine I ran was a drill press just like yours and it was old even 51 yrs. ago. Your the MAN who can getter done!

[@aryesegal1988]

Nice to see you back dear Mr. Keith. Always a pleasure sir! :) Great work, looking forward for more vids.

[@hmshopfix6283]

Keith, I like the way you show us how to true up both ends of a "bent" rod. Having the world's largest drill press helps!! LOL Eric

[@blakehensley7646]

Thought this was an oldie and wanted part 2. Just a day old. Well time to watch and older one

[@vajake1]

Good to see you back in action Keith! I know that you never sit still. I have been looking forward to a new series of videos from you! I really learn a lot from you. Thanks so much for posting these!

[@MikeDittmanmachining]

Making muzzle brakes I'm normally turning 1" bar but I made a spider nut a few weeks ago for my Smithy and it felt so big. Then I watch your videos and am amazed. I feel like I'm working with toothpicks. Another great video. Thanks, Mike

[@heliarche]

All we see is the machining but it must be a job in itself keeping that shop clean. It looks like you could do surgery in there. How much time do you figure it is for actual work vs. cleaning?

[@KeithFenner]

heliarche The camera just doesn't show that much dirt and or mess. I do clear my ongoing work spots and or machines before I get going on a project even if not doing a video, always have been like that. kinda like washing the car before a road trip, got to see the build up from ground zero! ;{)-----

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

I like that inserted photo of the bucket and jaws at the begining, helps us get the big picture of what you are working on.

[@DrMerkwurdig]

I saw the same 4-jaw-turnaround method in the "Broken Beaver"-project, and I've been wondering one thing ever since I saw that... You could do this by turning between centers (with a drive dog) but you choose to use the 4-jaw and indicate it. I'm sure you have a reason... so why?

[@KeithFenner]

Mattias Kristiansson copy and pasted: Wanted to be more ridged, less chance of vibrations. ;{)-----

[@RJSoftware2000]

Same thing I was thinking. But from your answer I imagine this happens because the center hole gets worn/stretched and becomes slack. I could see how that could become a hassle. I imagine that one could make the hole and pin larger and deeper to compensate and keep tightening as progression needed. But that might be a continual problem. I wonder if there is a way around that to make turning by centers work for you. But I can see how one would just go for the simple of the 4 jaw. I work on watches so centering small parts is crucial. In the watchmaker world parts are so small we can use hot glue and as cooling/hardening find center. I don't think glue would work for you guys -lol.

[@hollisinman6989]

Great stuff Keith, keep on getter done.

[@metalwelder67]

Congrats on your 400th Video! I have learned so much from watching you!! Well done and keep up the fantastic work!!

[@ericchilton3781]

I know you have said before what tool holders you use but would you be so kind to say again ??? thanks love your work keep it up and thanks !!! eric........also what is the model of your lathe ?.......

[@KeithFenner]

Sandvik CNMG, CNMP, DNMG & DNMG inserts are the basics and the Lathe is a Clausing Cholchester Mascot, about 56 years old! ;{)-----

[@jaketank3217]

I appreciate the time you spend explaining what you are doing. I always learn something new when I watch you work. It's the little tips that make a big difference. Thanks Keith!

[@Baumscheibenkunst]

You're using a tool bit from Ostfildern? That's just around the corner from where I live. Small world indeed... and I didn't even know about that company until now.

[@gregfeneis609]

I just noticed at 16:10, you didn't put the fancy grease from the toothpaste tube on the tip of the live center before putting it into the shaft, although you do it all the time now. Is this something you recently started doing?

[@TomCraigCanvasHost]

What impresses me about you, is that you look and sound like a guy who knows what he is doing - I really appreciate wisdom, experience and expertise Well done, and thank you for the vids! Also, you have a wicked sense of humour!

[@stephendeakin2714]

Just checked out my Moore and Wright combination set centre finder and its finished with a machined radius at the very tips. A feature I was hitherto unaware of, thanks Keith.

[@Mr42960]

Good video and glad to see you preserving your machine ways. Did you say no roll support available for your lathe? I usually cut a little longer blank, turn complete then saw off the remnant and back in lathe for second face. I like Mitsubishi Carbide MS 735 CNMG's in the tool room lathe. This is a stainless grade that works great on any alloys I have tried.

[@KeithFenner]

This is a piece of hot roll finished material, and the rest I have for the lathe is just under the diameter of the pin, when finished. ;{)-----

[@stevemazingo6057]

Congrats on 400 videos. In which I have watched watched all of. Some several times. This new video is in the line of stuff I love to see you do. Repairing equipment and mostly likely to a state better than from the factory. We have an excavator here at work with an older LaBounty shear and I can tell those things take a beating. Looking forward to #401.....

[@arkansas1313]

Keith, enjoyed your set up and watching you do your work. Looking for chips! Thanks....13

[@RandallMoore1955]

Congrats on the 400, Keep them coming.

[@hdoug5]

another awesome video:) 400 videos and I received over 1000 tips and tricks from you that has helped me a lot :) you are awesome Keith :)

[@Raging.Geekazoid]

13:40 how do you get the difference between the radii? It seems you would need at least 50 percent of the surface turned, and then compare the diameter you measure in the video (turned + rough) against a perpendicular one (both sides turned).

[@robnai3372]

Congats Keith, what a milestone!!

[@jamesrawlings8493]

Do you think a fan to blow the smoke from the oil away from you would be helpful? I don't know if it is dangerous or not. but see a lot of smoke in your videos.

[@EVguru]

Keep them coming Keith.

[@jtjjbannie]

I'd enjoy working (and learning) from/with this guy.

[@xull1x123]

Thank you for all your videos keith.. You are truly amazing at your work.

[@RonFloyd]

Why not use a dead center in the spindle for the first cut? That would keep the bar running true to the center drills on the first cut. Also, is the reason you are not using coolant because of the mess? Inserts would last longer if cooled. Nice videos.

[@mattwilkins1597]

Very enjoyable to watch someone dial in a four jaw when they know what they are doing. Nice work. Thank you for your videos.

[@vaalrus]

Heh. Parts for these attachments can be tricky, and the guy behind the lathe can make all the difference. We had a 220 series Komatsu with a custom thumb attachment, and after a long chase, we tracked down the guy who made the original design so he could make a new main pin. Much hassle and much money later, the new pin snapped in half in the first 10 minutes after install. After that, we just went with our local proven machine shop. Better parts, better service. More power to you, Keith.

[@JohnBare747]

400 and I have watched then all and most more than once. Good job Keith keep the videos coming they are always interesting and always something to learn. This new series looks interesting a Concrete Muncher you don't see one of those often, there's a bit of a healthy pin in those monster jaws that thing should be able to munch it up..

[@kenwood8665]

great job Keith

[@TheLightningStalker]

What type of shim would you recommend for turning aluminum? Thanks.

[@artemiasalina1860]

Congrats on 400 outstanding videos. I could watch another 400, no sweat.

[@mrblack61]

Hi Keith. Me being a machinist noobie, was just wondering if their was any particular reason for chucking this part rather running it between centres. Cheers, and congrats the 400 :)

[@KeithFenner]

Duncan Obrien Wanted to be more ridged, less chance of vibrations. ;{)-----

[@mrblack61]

Cheers Keith :)

[@iiinsaiii]

I enjoy watching your videos, keep them coming.

[@douro20]

What make is that drill press?

[@dalton6439]

I've got to say, I have been binge watching your video's and my favorite machine you have there has got to be that drill press. Looks like a beast!

[@tom7601]

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time on our behalf...

[@stephensmith8756]

Keith Great series, as always. Thanks for sharing the project. I also look forward to seeing it in operation. I was wondering why you chose to use an inside mic on the bore work, instead of a larger snap gauge and o/s mic ? Is the inside mic more accurate than the combination of the other two ? Regards

[@DSCKy]

Looking forward to part2, part3, etc.

[@yeshelloyou]

Hello Keith, long time since I've said hello, but I've watched all your video's and enjoyed everyone. If this is a stupid question please forgive me as I'm just a novice! here in the UK we can get 'bright bar' which I'm lead to believe runs true? be you have the same in the US? does it run true and would it be a cost issue? sorry if I'm talking a load of rubbish but hope you can enlighten me :)

[@KeithFenner]

Allan Henson We have various ways metals come from suppliers, cold roll, ground and polish but some alloys like heat treated alloys, come with a hot roll or mill surface. ;{)-----

[@yeshelloyou]

Arh thank you that explains a lot to me. I see EN8 been mentioned a lot, like Harold Hall's WEB site. Thank you.

[@loisbob]

Thanks Keith, I needed that!..............Bob

[@jameswood7712]

First run between centers with lathe dog or just pressure take light cut to true up OD then setup in chuck?

[@dynotec1]

Congrats on video #400! I'm happy to say that I've watched each and every one. Looking forward to the next 400 :)

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Interesting project .. I will be watch'en !! Thumbs up..

[@KohalaIronWorksCase]

Excavator that use demolition shears & crushing attachments like this actually eat up pins like these...new pins are costly to buy & the reasons are obvious. Sometimes a demolition company would be better off having a machine shop of their own, but the overhead might be a bit much... Cool Project...this is what I'll be doing, but on a smaller scale...backhoes & excavators up to the Cat 245...as well as pins for end dump trailers... Aloha, Chief

[@ypaulbrown]

Thanks Keith....well done as usual.....PB

[@111fishkiller]

Why is the tail stock lock bolt L hand thread? Or is it "mirror image" from the camera?

[@chadbhowell]

Thanks for the great video.

[@davidkierzkowski]

ready for part 2! can't wait!

[@electricsnut]

congrats! Love your work

[@pretendorossi]

Hey, in terms of the set up for mill finish bar, is it worth rough marking the 3 or 4 lowest points with a marker, then clock of that? it may clean up quicker, your thoughts people...

[@Opinionator52]

Walkin' the talk,,, and talkin' well,, about that walk! Thank you Keith. :o] O,

[@erik61801]

I want one of those hoodies, where can I buy one? =]

[@KeithFenner]

The wright store on my web site, link on my feature channel. ;{)-----

[@abelincoln7473]

Yep I would agree, it's L.S. Starret. I have the same 12" combination set....

[@markparkinson5760]

Congratulations Keith, great milestone. Please keep them coming. Regards mark

[@rpatrick2]

Could you build new 4 jaws?

[@dogbuggy32]

I do a few trades in construction after years of doing them I learn little tricks and small ways to make the job more afferent and easer . ive been noticing you doing that add all those things together and it makes a big difference at the end of the day fun stuff

[@xConstipatedPandax]

Not to sound dumb but whats happening

[@dennyskerb4992]

Het Keith, wheres your Noga* indicator holder?

[@dennyskerb4992]

Do you ever here from Billy Gonzolas the winner of the Sheldon lathe?

[@KeithFenner]

Dennis Skerb I never hear from him or Keven the pasture that nominated the winner of the box last year! ;{)-----

[@SAWMetalworks]

Keith Fenner Geez you think they'd at least make a thank you video or a video showing the new gifts put to use, I know thats what I would have done. Congrats on 400 keith ive seen them all many of them multiple times so I could take notes.

[@petermetaxas9696]

why not turn it between centers using a large dog?

[@todlindley8101]

I've one in my yard needs the same treatment ! lol, pin is bent like a Bananna !, if its too hard, it'll crack. Komatsu Dog Bone link- (Ram end) pins are induction hardened and crack in cold weather if you come down a little too hard on the bucket also

[@chrismechanic2000]

i use those arno inserts, they cut very well. also try there tungsten end mills keith, they also cut very clean. you can plunge cut with them end mills, no clearence hole needed.

[@billiepearson5072]

Should stop wearing watch and long sleeved shirts. Safety first. I learned this 40 years ago.

[@mfletch392]

Thanks for the video Keith and wow 400 thanks I know your busy with your house so many thanks for your time and take your wife out for a meal she deserves it after all that concrete mixing

[@jbmbanter897]

I just saw a video where a guy's hand and arm were dragged into the work by loose clothing. Please be careful!!

[@spleno1]

Loudest drill press on the planet.

[@GK1918]

Hi Keith, Adams complaining about the heat down there and we gotta wear hoodies and its August???? still turnin on the heat first thing in the shop. six months of good sleding and 4 months of bad ice skating....??

[@KeithFenner]

samuel pine Well you know when someone is in the perfect place to live you will never here from them! Other wise it would be crowded! LOL

[@onefugowie]

Habcool is your cutting oil smokey stuff

[@ferrierdb]

"video's" - no apostrophe required

[@PHATJANUS]

"From this it is manifest that, if in a circle a straight line cut a straight line into two equal parts and at right angles, the centre of the circle is on the cutting straight line". True a 2300 years ago, true today...

[@KB4TAD-Radio]

Why are you using an apostrophe when typing "video's"? The apostrophe is not used when writing a plural word. Yes - this does matter.

[@King_kaos]

too much talking :*(