OLD TIME STEAM POWERED MACHINE SHOP

This and other videos on my channel are intended to demonstrate how industry, particularly a machine shop would have operated under steam power and flat belted line shafts in the early 1900s. I welcome any comments, questions or discussion.

[@KeithFenner]

Hi David, great to see some more of history being put back in action and taking care of what needs to be done in the present. Welcome to KZbin and you have made a great intro video to start out a respectful collection to add to the community. ;{)-------

[@CarterWHern]

Ditto to what Keith said. Look forward to many more videos.

[@tombellus8986]

Great show and nice bunch of machines. I could almost smell The steam and fire. Thanks

[@davidrichards5594]

Keith Fenner Sorry I'm just getting around to replying to some of the comments. Thanks for the interest. I am always amazed at the "Keith Fenner how in the world would you fix that" channel. Thanks, .....Dave

[@ankitgujjar5501]

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[@TheRobertSt]

This machine-shop will probably survive a nuclear war, with EMP and all. It's great that someone is keeping these things alive! Keep up the good work!

[@djscrizzle]

The shop that rebuilt the world...

[@dennishagans6339]

So awesome! some people are just blessed with what they can do!

[@davidrichards5594]

Let's hope we don't have to find out....Dave

[@elonmust7470]

@@zuestoots5176 You absolute tool of a person. I know that you never did anything like machine work for a living, you'd be a lot less inept in your thinking...

[@russelmurray9268]

Doubtful but maybe not much survives atomic bombs

[@134scout]

I have died and went to heaven!!! Thank you so much for showing us you shop.

[@davidrichards5594]

+134scout Thanks, hope you are a "regular here". will be putting up more in April....Dave

[@DinnyBo]

No one: KZbin algorithm 5 years later: Would ya like some s t e a m ?

[@Gronglegrowth]

I didn't get algorithm'd here. A video that had been algorithm'd to me, however, did send me here, so **maybe** this was the Algorithm's doing after all. (// This guy is Sotha Sil's apostle on earth //)

[@npound7110]

Hmmm I assumed it was because I dug up some steam locomotive videos awhile back, maybe not, funny what youtube recommends. At least for me it seems to be interesting shit, not news/politics, so thats good :)

[@calebreutener870]

I was looking up steam power that's how i got here

[@lisab3396]

Just found this as of May 12, 2020 and this was absolutely fantastic.

[@derek876544]

Lisa b may 14 me too

[@timmytexlonghorns2206]

I found it 12 days later

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

Me too, May 29, 2020

[@oskarmeester3062]

That’s my birthday yaay

[@Abom79]

David! Thanks for sending me an email with your link. Wow man! You have a totally cool shop! I love the old school steam power, and how you have everything running off the line shafts. The exhaust for the steam engine was super cool too. The way you indicated that plate in the 4 jaw, my dad used to to it that way also. That reminded me of him. Great job with the camera also. You did good showing all the proper angles so we could see all the action. I hope you continue to share more videos with us. There is so much there hiding out in your shop that we want to see more of. Come them coming bud! I'll be sure to hit the like, and share buttons for ya. Thanks David!! Adam

[@ronwhittaker6317]

yep your grampas shop looks like it could have been set up for that Adam the main shop it pretty much a shot gun set up from to back machines set up end to end. by the way the new shop congratulations Adam I mean it may the world shower you with wealth, health and love. you'da man.

[@timmytexlonghorns2206]

Explain to me why this is just now in my recomended list when this is quite possibly the most entertaining video ive ever seen

[@LostFella5]

ha relatable

[@gameeverydaygamer3527]

Same question

[@trevorlebert1929]

i think the algorithm picked it up and started flinging it at people after a small spike in views

[@fineartonfire_5327]

And it’s been out for 5 years.

[@josephm156]

Because YT algorithm only recommends video that make people stupid.

[@esimmons65]

WOW.......Being a machinist for 35 years and learning first hand from the old timers who knew how to feel the metal. And where we are today with cnc's . Its a breath of fresh air to see someone preserving the roots of machining. My hat is off to you sir, You have an incredible shop that should be preserved for all to see. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world !

[@maxpuppy96]

What a great thing, I am 65 years old and was one of the last people who worked on steam systems, nobody knows how to work on steam anymore. Most of what I worked on was steam heat, steam boilers used in milk pasteurizing. In the old days cities had central steam systems where the steam was generated through a steam plant and piped all through the city. I learned from a lot of old timers who really knew the trade. I still have people I don't know who call me when they get stuck on a steam system for advice, I am kind of proud of it and still think it is a good way to heat a home it is the quickest heat there is.

[@allawa]

this is absolutely incredible just the gearing and belt drive system alone is museum worthy

[@SuperBowser87]

This is how my grandfather worked in 1918. He finished his career in the roundhouse working for the L&N railroad. This is the first video that has shown me how he made his living even before my dad was born. I thank you very very much.

[@davidrichards5594]

That's great Tom, hope you will be a regular here....Dave

[@SuperBowser87]

+David Richards I will be here for sure.

[@kevinunderwood2931]

Back again 6 years later, you were one of the first KZbin videos I ever watched and my first subscription. I could watch this and listen to you all day. I’ve learned a lot, bought several old machines, although not as old as yours they are from the 40s and 50s, rebuilt them and they’re in service now because of watching your content.

[@MachinecoShip]

Kevin, that is inspiring. We too love it when enthusiasts take an older machine and rescue it. New life is amazing, both human, animal . . . AND . . . old iron . . . 😉 and powering with steam, just like in last centuries, is so reflective and respectful of what came before, now living again.

[@kikflipguy101]

This is absolutely beautiful. You have the secret to a fulfilling life in that shop! Despite all the fancy technology in the world, available at the press of a button, you manage just fine with technology and machines a century old. Bully you, good sir! Absolutely beautiful.

[@jedrek4444]

Beautiful history lesson, beautiful workshop. My grandfather once had a similar table drill, I don't even know where she is now ...

[@woodworks2123]

Awesome mate. My dream. I visited a woodworking shop powered by a waterwheel. The machines were amazing, built like tanks to survive.

[@brianlynch994]

This is amazing, kudos to you to keeping this technology going strong into the 21st century.

[@wyliemacbean1157]

What a beautiful workshop. The cleanliness, the detail in the machinery and the passion and spark in your voice and eye. Just pure beauty.

[@VintageMachinery]

Very cool video David! This stuff is right up my alley. I have subscribed and will be watching for what new you might have coming along! Keith Rucker

[@daque1960]

Not sure if you will see my comment or just Keith but for a first video you did great. You have an awesome steam powered shop there. I am very impressed.

[@garygsp3]

+Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org Keith would be cool to see that Vance Planer Matcher you just got running again after God knows how long hooked up to a line shaft instead of that tractor PTO. As a side note I'm completely unsurprised that you would find a channel like this one.

[@maynardstanley2408]

I’m a 3rd class stationary steam engineer. I make steam, and repair stuff in between cleaning my boilers. I am so amazed with your shop… what a blessing to be able to create things with the steam you make

[@exogator]

Man, I think this is the only time I've felt really jealous of someone setup. I always see people's shops online and it's just a bunch of money spent on new big brand tools, yet here you've invested in major quality machines that we will never these days thanks to cheap import junk. And for being your first crack at KZbin... Doing pretty damn good man, keep it up.

[@ricksorensen9480]

Your doing a great job, you are not too shy and not bragging, just a good older man with lots of experience in mechanics,,very similar to myself,,/Keep up the good work,,very educational,,thank you.

[@yellowbusguy]

I hope you are training someone to follow along and that this shop and it's traditions can be preserved. Outstanding!

[@davidrichards5594]

Watch for my friend Tom, trusty fireman, apprentice and No. 2 machinist in the shop.....Dave

[@daveholmes5491]

Very nice Mr Richards - great presentation of wonderful subject.

[@dansullivan2954]

My goodness what a find. (A comment from Keith Ruckers channel led me here 07/2024) He is working on a steam governor. Great shop David. Never did I know. I'll probably have a bunch of stupid questions as I binge watch your episodes.

[@scottsinfl]

Abom79 sent me over. That is just an awesome set up Ive seen steam wood shop's but never a machine shop run on steam.

[@davidrichards5594]

+scottsinfl Thanks, Adam is an all right guy.....Dave

[@drawvenmusket]

I love the sound of your shop I think you are a really good man for saving all these machines and the best thing is that they are in a WORKING shop please keep making videos and educating us about those great tools you have well done indeed

[@mechanical_rizz]

David, as a cocky know it all young adult, there isn't much that drops my jaw to the floor. This video had me in awe for the full 22 minutes. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing shop you've created. I can only imagine how much time, money, and work went into making it- not to mention passion. This is absolutely amazing and I can honestly say it's one of the coolest and most interesting things I've ever seen. Thanks so much for sharing it with the world and fantastic video!!!!!

[@Kentskihosen]

almost makes you wonder why steam power is so rare these days eh? quiet, clean, reliable, versatile, and relatively safe with proper knowledge and common sense.

[@jesseamaya4413]

Holly, you nailed on the head. Knowledge and common sense is in short supply these days.

[@BubbaD85]

Loved watching this. Just wish I could have watched this in person. Gives a bit of perspective on how and how much work went into doing this type of thing years ago

[@nakamakai5553]

As a kid and young man working on my uncles' farms, I had the opportunity to work in similar shops, even into the 1980s and 1990s. (This was in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a heartland of throw-back tech in a lot of ways. My favorite was a 40-inch sawmill run by leather belts from the line shaft.) What an awesome video, especially for your first. What an amazing shop, and I love the fact that you have collected and maintained such a collection of working history. Well done.

[@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418]

Okemos Tech - very neat I’m up in the UP. There is certainly some interesting old stuff still around.

[@johannapfelburg6286]

I'm an engineering student learning how to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines this semester, including CNC lathes. Pretty mind blowing seeing just how things were 100 years ago. Everything is still the same, yet the only thing that differs is the power source.

[@JohnRomant]

People don't realize how much knowledge is lost in today's machines. The machines are getting smarter but the people are getting dumber.

[@MrWackozacko]

Part of my school classes was what buttons to press on a calculator. Australia

[@danielbowes4627]

very well put

[@srfrg9707]

John Romant Best comment on the entire web.

[@lauraiss1027]

It takes smart people to make machines smarter.

[@JohnRomant]

@@lauraiss1027 True. But smart people are 1 in a million. The average person mainly learns to push buttons and use technical acronyms.

[@doubleboost]

This is real first class There are not many you tube vids I watch twice This one was watched 3 times John

[@delmontindustriesltd7501]

Beautiful shop! A true testament to the men and machines that helped build America. Thank you so much for posting. -Nick.

[@werdCanada]

just when ya think a lathe cant be more dangerous... this shop is absolutely insane and so very fascinating

[@artr8285]

WOW WOW WOW! - What you have built is incredible! I just found your channel and now have many more videos to watch while sheltering at home from this stupid COVID thing. I’ve been fascinated with steam trains since I was kid playing with my Lionel, and then wondered what all the many remnants of boilers and stationary engines did in the abandoned Colorado gold and silver mines I first visited in 1976. Well, you have put much of it together for me and I thank you for all your hard work. I have to mention that tick-tock of your wall clock put me back in my grandmother’s kitchen where my grandfather faithfully kept his Sears wall clock wound up and running. He worked as a repairman in the coal mines around the Locust Gap area of Pennsylvania. He was quite the handyman and had several foot powered shop tools. He has been gone many years now, I miss him very much. Thanks again and stay safe!!

[@steveharte8712]

I can smell the wood burning, no place I would rather be. This is the first time I have subscribed to someones channel. I look forward to more! Thank you,Steve

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks, I sure appreciate your comment Steve, I am working on a new video that should be up in a week or so....Dave

[@bobbybrown7950]

I want to thank you for sharing all of this. Your shop is quite amazing, and really very organized. Have a good day Sir.

[@davidrichards5594]

Glad you enjoy it, thanks for the comment.....Dave

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks, hope you will be a regular here......Dave

[@jrg1709]

Beautiful shop David, just love the moving wheels in the roof.

[@marionkenny5753]

David Richards j

[@russelmurray9268]

I bought a small Chinese machinest lathe n now I have to use it n im counting on utube for instructions

[@davidrichards5594]

@@russelmurray9268 Russ, South Bend (lathe co.) put out a book called "How to run a lathe" . There were many editions of it through the years. I think it is the best manual for a beginner, and you will probably find one on ebay or amazon....Dave.

[@russelmurray9268]

Thank you I appreciate your reply I'm going to track it down I'm actually a very creative boy at 70 n haven't used it yet but I'm fairly confident I can use it but I'm going to read the book due to lack of information. Thanks again I'm making tuning pegs for ukeleles out of dominoes (red ones) that I build but I bought an old small cannon that was never finished n needs some refining n a dozen other projects

[@Iam_Dunn]

I make a lot of comments on KZbin videos about “Steam” (the gaming site). I guess the KZbin algorithm thought I might like this..... It wasn’t wrong!! ....LOL.... What a great machine shop! I could listen to that little steam engine chugg away for hours! :)

[@Ivansgarage]

Where is the steam whistle, isn't that a required piece of equipment in a steam powered building....

[@djscrizzle]

Gotta know when to come, have lunch, and go home...

[@thephantom1492]

One of the reason for the whisle was to warn everyone that the machinery was about to start, so they can stand clear of everything that move.

[@NotFarmerFlats]

Kick ass first video! Looking forward to many more. So cool. All the power moving through all those belts. Definitely a time before lawyers and nanny-state cushioning!!

[@thornwarbler]

Wonderful just wonderful .................. Great that you have preserved all that machinery and even better to have shared it on here.....................Thank you and subed

[@davidrichards5594]

+thornwarbler Thanks, glad you found my channel.....Dave

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

I love steam. It is amazing that such a small engine can power a whole shop. David, you have no idea how much I envy you, you are living my dream

[@djlegacy96]

you could open a small museum with all this stuff all in working order

[@nickbelanger5225]

I would visit for sure

[@wasup23tube]

I would pay to watch you use them

[@douglaspierce316]

rewatched today as no body has any new shows. your's is one of my favorites. hope fla is nice and warm for you this winter. waiting for the flywheels video

[@voneschenbachmusic]

It's exciting to see everything working. Static displays in museums just don't do justice.

[@davidrichards5594]

That's what I always thought too.....Dave

[@TheMetalButcher]

Static displays are eh. Moving displays are ok. Working displays are where it's at! Unless it's one of one or two left in the world, I feel like it out to be used as intended.

[@georgesg10]

Good show I Have a 20 inch swing Canadian lathe with flat belt converted about 1920-1930 R.Mcdougall , I am a fan of Abom79 and Keith rucker

[@chipwright6193]

That is such a wonderful shop. I would be tickled to death to spent time in a shop like yours.

[@BODEMAN85]

This is probably the coolest thing I've ever seen. Sweet setup David!

[@marceltimmers1290]

Hi mate. First attempt hey.... Bloody well done, being helped with an wonderful workshop, again bloody well done. I did not catch it, was this an existing workshop, or did you have a vision, and collected all these machines and tools? You should be very proud of what you got there. Marcel.

[@davidrichards5594]

Marcel Timmers Marcel, Some of it was my father's personal shop, but never really set up well. The building is somewhat of a mystery, more on that later. Dave

[@Pynenberg3]

Thanks Dave for sharing your shop. Perfect camera work and narration through out. Amazing what you have setup with steam. So glad I got to see this. I always wondered what people in the 19-1920 range had for tools, how did they make so many things to accuracy during that time. This was the education I was looking for. Pat

[@splengey]

Such a complex system to most moderns like myself! Amazing what can be done when you have no internet to waste your time on!

[@SimonBauer7]

i am so glad i found this channel i was always mesmorized by the spinning wheels and belts in a old time themed store in a mall about 16 years ago. sadly the store closed and with it the theming was gone but i now somehow felt that same feeling when i was walking into that store awesome!

[@davidrichards5594]

Glad to have you along....Dave

[@tingveson]

This reminds me of my uncle Frank's shop. He set it up with his expeditionary money in 1919. I worked with him in 1979 to restore his Cincinatti Toolmaker's workcell #1. His shop had water wheel power in the spring , summer, and fall. In the winter, the pond froze up, and he switched to boiler or we burned the boiler when he had blacksmithing to do using his steam hammer. His shop went thru three incarnations, and he electrified his next shop next door, for Willy's Overland Corp work (he made forging dies for the crankshaft and connecting rods). His third shop was had an NC broach grinder made by his shop. Miss them dearly.

[@MachinecoShip]

That's a great family story. Pass on the traditions. Machining is the what gave us the modern world

[@sylvankatz9282]

I am very glad to have found your channel. The reason is l was brought up in a machine shop too. Had my first lathe at the age of 11. My father had a production shop. What makes me so interested in your channel is that he had Brown and Sharp screw machines that were converted Turner drive. Thank you again for one of the best videos. It brought back some great memories.

[@Mr_Bor]

Excellent! I like the old machines, they have a soul.

[@jasontwynn7356]

Love the shop. Would like to have a smaller one,one day. Just for home use.

[@DaveBardin]

I loved the tour of the shop. The steam engine was wonderful. The love for your machines shows. Keep it up. Liked and subed!

[@markmark2080]

Pretty damn good video for a first attempt...love the beautiful shop full of beautiful machines, love old school stuff. I'm 73 now and miss the days when safety was a personal responsibility and most machinery could be figured out by thinking and lookin at it, (I know, I know, take it in the spirit I'm saying it in). A lot of old machinery looks simple by todays standards, but when one gets into some of the old "tech Bibles" of a 100 years or more, it's amazing what there was to know. KZbin has really opened a window to a world that was hidden to all but a few, Thank You David for posting this.

[@johngnang6724]

The sound is great.Chug,chug,clank clank

[@westonskye4359]

This is incredible! You have a small mechanical museum there friend. "Running the horizontal mill since 8 years old", sheesh. Keep up the good work!

[@skmetal7]

WOW, it's like I just stepped back in time 100 years.

[@gregorysprock8689]

Thank you Dave, love your shop.

[@davidmiller4425]

My grandfather was a blacksmith, I remember his shop. we weren't allowed as children, but your shop has the same kinda legacy and history, very well done sir

[@Ron_EZ]

David, that is really cool machinery you have there. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@ronwhorton]

Great job! You are a natural KZbinr. fun to watch!

[@theallseeingmaster]

I'll come back, I'll take a look. Very nice shop, btw.

[@mikewalton5469]

What an awesome video, i love your shop! thanks for keeping it 1925!

[@richardromano6163]

Thank you for sharing what you have done here is just amazing you actually have a working musem you have done a awesome job preserving history for 100 plus years in steam power to power machine tools and how it was done in the old days would certanly like to visit some day thank you

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks for the comment Richard, hope you are a "regular" with this channel....Dave

[@mongolike513]

great first time video. Excellent intro to your shop. Abom sent me.

[@hitoortega1616]

You are EXCELLENT please keep making video thank

[@shawns.2851]

You're doing great! I have only been recently been introduced to steam machinery, and find it fascinating. I'm 50,I was raised in farming communities and never took the time to understand why the farming machinery looked so odd, had two exhausts, etc., until recently and I am in love with the machinery that I was raised with! I want even more knowledge of these machines now! And, I hope that you make many more videos concerning old time machinery. I, myself have a multitude of general tools that I use to work on my personal vehicles, as I am a retired mechanic, and find some of the tooling to be superior to the modern stuff, although they can be bulky!LOL! I'm very old school, and I for one appreciate your first, and (hopefully, not the last) attempt at making videos! Most immaculate shop I have ever seen! Other than how I used to keep my shops! LOL! The Arthritis got in the way of my keeping things in a perfect order, as you seem to be enjoying! God bless, and keep this thing going man! You did well!

[@davidrichards5594]

Shawn Aloia Shawn: Thanks for the good words, If you check my "You tube Channel" at "David Richards" you will see my other shop videos listed, and if you find the small red g+, that leads to my page that has some photos and links of other things going on in the shop. Dave

[@supernova3653]

if you like steam power go to kent connecticut antique machinery show its cool

[@shawns.2851]

That's kind of a distance for myself, at least! I live in rural Ohio, and thought there would be more steam machinery, etc. at the local Fairs that we have. Sadly, it's all 4H events!

[@davidrichards5594]

supernova36 Been there a few times, they have a great collection of running BIG stationary engines.

[@davidrichards5594]

supernova36 Been there a few times, they have a great collection of running BIG stationary engines.

[@mironzozo5209]

Amazing! The breath of history of Metalworking.

[@nathanheston]

Such beautiful shop. Thank you for sharing it!

[@TheOldKid]

This is by far the best shop I have ever seen. You should've had 10 million views in the first year. Shows there's not many to fill the voids once our generation is gone.

[@marksinden4156]

Fascinating! Thank you, and well done on a great first video.

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

Fantastic shop man!! I wish I lived close enough to you to come check your place out. What an awesome display of old iron!!! Keep it up.

[@DanielFoerstner]

i love seeing these old machines still being used. can't wait to see whats in-store for the next vid

[@daveolson9504]

Great video Thanks for the history!

[@alexmanzanero]

good quality high resolution, keep up those videos, alex

[@byrnejr]

I really enjoy your videos! your a wealth of information.thank you for sharing

[@themadsmith857]

I subscribed i love your shop =)

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks for the subscription, hope I can make it worth your while....Dave

[@themadsmith857]

no problem i'm sure you will :)

[@RayRay-mj6pn]

Great vid! I run Davenport screw machines myself at work. Its nice to see old school shop like yours. When machinist used their hands and head. Mine of course is newer tech but no computers all hands on. I ran CNC which is the new way, but takes the most important things away hands and skill.

[@Techn0man1ac]

Спасибо.

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks for the comment, glad you liked it.

[@Techn0man1ac]

David Richards you have a good steam workshop, like.

[@Hoeishetmogelijk]

Wonderful shop!

[@ibidu1]

Theres an old museum located in Istanbul Turkey, they have a huge machine shop all ran on belts and coal/steam

[@zmxl1020]

I love your channel! I live 10 miles away from the old lehigh valley railroad shop in Sayre, PA. I took a machine shop course in high school, doing lathe, milling machine, shaper and foundry projects. I've seen photos of the East Broad Top Railroad and other belt driven machine shops, but this is the first video I've seen of a machinist working in one! Keep up the good work!

[@davidrichards5594]

Give me a call in the spring and come over sometime....Dave

[@zmxl1020]

Will do!

[@cobrasvt347]

very awesome. thanks for doing what you do. ever since the vintage machine shop caught fire here in Chattanooga Tennessee its been hard not seeing or being able to use these beautiful machines that built this country. Thank you.

[@davidbrennan5]

Great video. I am a 36 yr old Machinist. We had a old gear shaper at one shop I used to work at it was belt driven and was converted to electric years ago. It said 1910 on it and it ran all day everyday. It machined itself some new gears one week. I was the last generation probably to grind toolbits and learn the old ways of doing things and I try to pass it on. I will check out your videos would like to see what is in the old toolboxes.

[@davidrichards5594]

+davidbrennan5 Great Dave, how did you grind the bits with the tooth profiles? I want to do a "run through" in future videos of some of the tools that were my Dad's and some that were donated to the shop that go back into the 1800's.....Dave

[@davidbrennan5]

I ground a lot of cobalt and hss tool bits for The lathe and milling machines. I still think hss works better for some aplications like Intermittent cuts and some coarse threading or cutting weld out of a bore. The bits we used to cut splines and gears were ground on a pedestal grinder using gauges similar to acme threading tool gauges. The old shaper had its own set of lagre circular bits with many teeth. The machine had a constant oil bath on the work and they never needed sharpening. The machine had a rotary table and it would advance the depth of cut on the gear blank as it finished a rotation 360 degrees. It ran by itself until the proper depth was cut . I don't know how many gears that thing cut but it was a lot it made the owner of the shop a lot of cash.

[@Joshualbm]

Fantastic job on the shop and your video. It's really great to see this. Todays shops are so loud by comparison. Without electric motors wailing away, you probably can hear what's going on with the work better. All you need to do now is hook up the espresso machine attachment.

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Josh, You know, I've never figured out why modern lathes don't use a modern belt, like a notched timing belt for at least the final drive on the spindle. It would be a smoother drive (like a surface grinder) more accurate, and quieter. Thanks for watching.....Dave

[@Joshualbm]

Yeah, It seems like it would make sense.. It would save wear and tear on all of the drive mechanisms too.

[@matthewstephenbrown]

Thanks Dave, incredible shop, and great video! I will share this with all my ME buddies! Thanks for inviting us in your shop!

[@davidrichards5594]

+Matthew Brown Thanks Mathew, I plan to refine and enlarge the shop in subsequent videos.....Dave

[@matthewstephenbrown]

+David Richards Dave, do you have a website for your shop and do you ever give tours?

[@davidrichards5594]

Matthew Brown Mathew: I try to put up things relating to the steam machine shop on the g+ page. You can get to it from the little red g+ button on the right side of the header photo of my You Tube channel :Dave Richards steam machine shop. The only web site I have is for the engine machine shop. If interested it's: www.rt38classicengines.com Thanks......Dave

[@g.a.c.4139]

David- I know that older machines require more set-up time, and they turn projects around slower when compared to modern machines. Its for those with the passion for functional art, but not for those after more money. I run older machines in my personal shop too, like my flat belt drive 1948 South Bend Lathe (9 inch), and my 1943 Atlas drill press. Your shop is amazing, just as everyone said. I think you could make a business that highlights the use of one hundred year old equipment...people will pay extra for that I think, especially when you're working on an item of similar age. Vintage Everyday!

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks, I do appreciate the work I sometimes get from my KZbin viewers and creators, and will continue to use "vintage" methods in the shop.....Dave

[@edwinleach7401]

Your shop is amazing. Wonderful job in putting it together. So many works of art each way you turn. Thanks for one of the best videos I have seen.

[@lukebaker1167]

be proud, u did a wonderful job and your shop is amazing. If I could get there from Australia I'd work for you for free, no shit!!!! Awesome job!!!

[@jeremycole5567]

First video?! One of my favorites immediately! Great work cant wait to dig through the channel. Thanks for making this!

[@brewers2150]

I can't wait to see the other videos. I recently purchased my Steam Engine, a Frick (or my wife calls it my "Fricken" engine.)

[@davidrichards5594]

A Frick traction engine? How about some details...Dave

[@jerryuhte1284]

Amazing , I love it , Thanks will be looking for more !

[@maruthupandian3728]

Never seen anyplace like yours.

[@WillyBemis]

Thank you! I live not too far away from you and two of my machine friends told me to check out your channel. This is terrific stuff!

[@loveinnerchild0]

Dear David, Thank you so much for making this video! I never comment usually on youtube videos but I appreciated your genial nature and the granular nature of your work! I am currently writing a Sherlock Holmes pastiche on the Springfield Armory in 1861 and I needed to figure out how all these steam powered machines (Blanchard lathe included) would have looked and felt like. This has gone a great deal in my understanding of belt and lineshaft systems! Thank you!