Hardtail Vise Ep.13: Swivel Bolt Finished in the CNC Mill

We continue with the second setup for the new swivel bolt using our ‪@MilltronicsUSAInc‬ TRM 3016 cnc mill. Instead of milling a slot in the face I decided to use a 5/8" hex instead. We'll put the finishing touches on the bolt to finish this little project out. Another fun and educational part that I learned how to draw in Fusion 360 then machine.
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[@joshgodwin6288]

Post production suggestion. When using the cnc machines, put the fusion 360 tool path simulation as a picture-in-picture overlay in the top left. That way we know what the tool is doing even when obscured by coolant. Just play with the camera in fusion so we are viewing the same angle as the camera when possible.

[@cbattman]

Seems the DJI action 4 is the better camera system now. Lots of Y Tubers switching away from GoPro

[@k4x4map46]

@@cbattman hmmm have to look that cam (DJI) up...thanks

[@marcoszapien2968]

How do we purchase one of these from you

[@k4x4map46]

@@cbattman IMHO, not as good as one would be inclined to believe...easy comparative research after reading your comment...sticking with gopro7 lol

[@geraldmankins2109]

What’s the difference between a amateur and a professional? The amateur does a task until he gets it right. The professional does the task until he can’t get it wrong. I appreciate Adam’s commitment to perfection.

[@dakavanagh]

It's pretty satisfying when a CNC program works out the way you planned and you can just crank out parts!

[@jameskilpatrick7790]

I know that simple happiness of getting a program right on the first try. CAD/CAM is a steep learning curve, with tons of stumbles along the way. The first time you really nail it on the computer with a (relatively) complex part, and then watch as everything goes like you planned on the machine is such a nice feeling, and it really adds a lot to your confidence going forward. Great fun to watch, as always. The video quality is excellent, and the narrative engaging. Thanks!

[@scotttodd891]

Idea for your spare swivel Bolts. The practice ones would be a great coat rack fixture. Just an idea...😂

[@doubledarefan]

Yes! Right beside the door. Collaborate with a woodworker KZbinr for the backer, and give the bolts a coat of lacquer to prevent rust.

[@erniemathews5085]

Born in '42, this looks like magic. Having done machinist work, durn, Adam, you did a bunch of learning.

[@joeford4016]

I'm enjoying this project very much. It was great fun seeing that shaper carve that big casting to final dimensions. I also enjoyed seeing the K&T mill in operation with those big extension sockets. Now the CNC mill adds the 5/8 Allen wrench socket. Great work all around, and classic Adam Booth fit and finish. More of this, please, and thanks for the great video work.

[@johnschneider3082]

Adam,as a final touch I think you should engrave your logo somewhere on the vice. A “Machined by ABOM79”and the date, to commemorate the finishing of the project. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Have a Great and successful New Year.

[@Abom79]

I’ve already been kicking that idea around 👍🏻

[@kaydog2008]

Adam apply Rain X - 2 in 1glass cleaner to the lens of your camera. This makes the coolant bounce off the glass. WINK!😉👍👍Plus it's great to use it on the inside of your machines glass.

[@monochromatech]

Im not a machinist or cnc operator, but i respect how far you have come. I check in every once in a while and you have come a long way man. Very inspirational, love the content.

[@PG-ku9qd]

It's so awesome to see the progress and determination you have to learn and use the CNC machines. You're the man!

[@robdixon945]

Thanks for the show Adam 🍻 🇦🇺

[@jimdean7335]

Congrats on a successful first run part. I feel your confidence building. Looks like you have some nice paper weights now.

[@davepost7675]

Love the Hardtail vise series... especially when you use the shaper.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

❤ Very good part to learn on. Enjoying the series.

[@colehawkins6623]

Hello from Alaska, awesome video Adam. I myself am a fusion 360 user and a massive fan of Kevin Ellingson. Without Kevin I wouldn’t be we’re Im at today. Keep the amazing videos coming. Love your content.

[@james-ew7kl]

Only he's fast become the Jeffrey Lord of the channel. Re Anderson Cooper's interview: ' If Trump took a dump on his desk, you'd defend him'.

[@nickeva3964]

Great content, as always. Thank you Adam.

[@formekinetics691]

I would like a swivel bolt as an addition... You are correct... it works just fine but an Abom79 addition would make it better!

[@garychaiken808]

Great job. Thank you 😊

[@RobertGracie]

Exactly the thing I wanted on New Years day, an Abom79 Video, I hoped you had a great new Year Adam!

[@chrisviking428]

I’d buy one as a paper weight. The finish on those turned out great!

[@blacksupra10]

so good seeing you apply your common sense machining approach to cnc. you are going to be excellent at it, and its only the start.

[@drewmog123456]

Cnc machines are great for volume production. If it takes a week to write a program to make a piece that could be made manually in an hour, where’s the advantage?

[@blacksupra10]

yeh this channel has nothing to do with volume production, its about making interesting videos, and that it does well.

[@larryrobinson7492]

@@drewmog123456 You can write a program quicker (in most cases) than you can mess around manual machining, I do both. Alot of programs can be manually typed very quick if they aren't real complicated like this one. I'm sad he's not showing the Gcode. It would be so easy to edit this gcode to fine tune it. Alot of the new Cnc crowd don't look at the gcode, they are missing alot by doing that.

[@ellieprice363]

@@drewmog123456Won’t take a week with experience. More like two hours. A severe disadvantage for one part but a huge advantage for multiple parts.

[@drewmog123456]

@@ellieprice363 yes, but Adam doesn’t do quantity. He is now trying effectively to get a computer to imitate what he does best by hand. I look back at his videos from years ago which were absolutely amazing. Just think what his CNC machine must have cost!

[@frankhott179]

Great artists never stop learning. ❤️

[@mrpaint055]

Again another great explanation of new processes, CNC has been around and my grandson is working for a CNC company, at 18 he loves it and looks forward to going to work.

[@ellieprice363]

Thanks for demonstrating this beautifully machined part for your big vise. For production I suggest a two hole spanner pattern on the face of the part instead of the awkward screwdriver slot that’s likely to slip. Two .3135 holes 1/2 inch deep about 1 5/8 apart would be perfect for tightening and loosening.

[@subuser9627]

Nice work. This week I needed a square hole of 8mm in a 16mm rode. I did it almost the same like you. With one difference: I used a first contour, then a chamfer, then a second deeper contour. The endmill had the same diameter as the drill (2mm), so I did go a little bit deeper on the endmill to cover the drill-marks in the bottom.

[@apistosig4173]

Very cool Adam - very cool indeed.

[@DavidKutzler]

By an odd coincidence, I did a similar operation last week using a rotary table on my manual mill. I'm making a lathe tailstock die holder for hex-shaped threading dies. I had to cut a one-inch hexagon into the end of a piece of 1.250 inch aluminum round stock. Would have been fun having access to a CNC mill, but I enjoyed the challenge of doing the calculations and operations by hand.

[@casycasy5199]

love the way your doing this ,showing use the fusion program first and then the milling.

[@president2]

Love it so much keep it up as always 💘

[@Gregorybridgewater]

Cnc is very nice, its a different kind of accomplishment feeling than manual machining.

[@JoseDelgado-ho1cf]

Glad to see the new shop up and running and doing some projects :) I also like how the outro is the same from when I started watching years ago.

[@a.bakker64]

Nice touch on the Abom logo 👍🏻. Perfect and beautiful footage, as usual 😉

[@victorrodea7163]

You and fireball are my favorite machinist sites outstanding work.

[@hasletjoe5984]

Thank you Adam! I am looking forward to the 2024 videos and projects. Thank you again

[@jeremysnead9233]

So much work for a bolt. Michining is far more complex then academics would suggest

[@derektufts1805]

I would be happy to purchase an Abom79 bolt for my hardtail Vise, love all the content on this build!!

[@michaelstewart8806]

When we switched to cnc programming it took us a year to feel comfortable using the programming.

[@Bob_Jones_]

Ive seen Jason's testing of his vises but that giant bolt with that tiny pitch/dia thread, makes me wince a little.

[@patrickballard748]

Sure as hell wish I could afford a vise this nice.

[@stephenwoods4118]

Most excellent and really interesting.

[@murrayblack4371]

I am really enjoying watching you learning the cnc. I am not a machinist but I will be doing some hobby stuff soon and what I am learning from your vids is what keeps me wanting to learn more.

[@elijahgreenberg2634]

What I do when testing a new program is I find where the machine tells you the Distance To Go, i.e. how much in each direction it has left in its current move. This way, I can stop the tool a 1/4 to an 1/8" above the part, and if the control says it has 0.098" to move in Z, I know its probably not gonna crash. Also, Titans of CNC have figured out a decent way of getting CNC footage, they might be able to help you out.

[@silvergoldking]

You are doing so good on those machines. Those bolts are so cool. You should number them as you make them, so when I buy my vice I know what number I bought. Keep up the great work Adam.

[@yambo59]

Great idea on the numbering of the bolts, not like everyones gonna have them in their vise.

[@mm9773]

He’s only making one for himself.

[@8bithack]

@@mm9773 you should watch the whole video :)

[@silvergoldking]

​@8bithack I did watch the hole video. He said he will make a custom nut for you if you want. I was just saying that lots of knife makers put numbers on them. I like getting parts with numbers. It's cool and exciting to share with you good friends. Thanks for the comments, Happy New Year's.

[@8bithack]

@@silvergoldking did it look like I was talking to you? I was commenting at the guy that said "He's only making one for himself."

[@user-jg4rv9zr5s]

Excellent! That is a much more complicated CNC program than the earlier ones you wrote, and it works perfectly.

[@colepotts2420]

The probe cycle "Boss" works good for that shape of part. Just a little easier than running two web cycles. Thanks for the videos!

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Don't doubt yourself Adam. Your doing great with CNC. Love the CNC content. I've imagined you milling the cast iron mounting surface for your bolt, but to include a Torrington bearing between the underside of the bolt flange and the casting.

[@lukeb3930]

Adam! You look very proud of your work today and you should be! The two programs for the bolt look really good! I look forward to seeing what you work on in years to come! That hardtail when complete will be a work of art!

[@philbodden4981]

Nice job buddy, Jason WILL be proud of that job, Greetings From the Cayman Islands

[@michaelthimm5888]

I was a machinist both manual and nc and cnc and I think you are doing an excellent job keep learning it was always fun for me to see what I achieved

[@rustyshackleford928]

Thank you Adam for the commentary. I've learned a lot from this Hardtail vise series. Happy New Year!

[@BTSensei]

Awesome start for 2024! Thanks, Adam! ⭐🙂👍

[@evan46220]

Happy New Year for you and Abby with a good prospective year to come .

[@dangerdave616]

A nice project Adam would be to make a guard for your tool measuring probe on your bed. We had some swarf wrap around and rip the measuring point right off. Time consuming to attach and recalibrate a new one.

[@helicopterjohns]

I just sit a old Tupperware bowl on top of the (Renishaw Wireless Tool Setter). Just have to remember to remove it when you do any tool setting operations. So far it has served me well. As far at the (Renishaw Wireless Probe) that would be difficult as the probe has the ability to contact the top surface or on any side of the machined part and I would think any guard would be in the way?????? Also getting down into deeper holes or pockets with longer probe tips might??? be an issue. Would love to see a solution if available.

[@dangerdave616]

We made a flip down guard with Perspex sides to protect the probe.

[@brianmcgill7314]

You’ve come along way with cnc machines, Keep it up Cobber 🍀

[@Leroys_Stuff]

This series is great fun watching you branch out can relate to fusion 360 lots there to learn.

[@angelramos-2005]

Quite interesting experience ahead.Thank you.

[@geckoproductions4128]

OUTSTANDING project...really enjoyed it. You've come a long ways, baby since your rotary welding table 9-10 years ago. Your presentation skills and videography skills have all been improving all along the way. You and Mr. Pete have pretty much taught me everything I know about being a machinist....including today's lesson on how to make a hex socket. Thank you and Happy New Year

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing. Great idea, custom shoulder bolts. Learning new skills is the best investment in yourself.

[@stevehowe9677]

Always enjoy your videos! I would love to buy one of your swivel bolts for my hardtail vice!

[@nathanieljames7462]

They look awesome!

[@biglebowskee]

Congrats Adam. I love the end to end video of the process. Keep learning!

[@glenncpw]

As I heard once, swarf described as the devils fingernails. The product of a real lot of learning in this video

[@robinmartin4464]

Gotta love it when a plan, or program, comes together! Happy New Year

[@clintchapman4319]

Eventually you're going to crash one of those cnc machines. Don't let it worry you! You're doing great Dude!

[@WillyBemis]

Thanks for a great video and Happy New Year!🎉

[@chrisleech1565]

Two thumbs up Adam. Huge progress. Happy New Year to you and family

[@kevincorbin6273]

Nice work!

[@vrjb100]

Happy new year and enjoy learning new skills. You are never to old to learn.

[@wayneclark7048]

You are like a kid with a new toy and you like to show it off. 😊

[@mdvener]

Getting better every day. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

[@jrmintz1]

Happy New Year to you, Adam. Thank you for the great videos - looking forward to more to come.

[@6NBERLS]

Most excellent.

[@just.some.dud3]

Really enjoy seeing your progress, Adam. Great stuff man, never stop learning!

[@Overlegen_Dre]

What an amazing machine you have there

[@markramsell454]

Add a spring pass to the inside hex finish.

[@hrsey71]

+1 for the other suggestion in the comments.. put up a PIP while the OP is in progress, in case no one can see whats happening on the camera. you can follow along with the computer sim in the PIP if you do use the cold LED lights, maybe add a diffuser so you dont blow out the camera

[@MikeBaxterABC]

5:00 That is SO cool, to see the stimulation in such detail.

[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Thanks for sharing

[@jerroddiven4431]

I've seen fireballs videos on this vice and have enjoyed watching a gangster machinist finish these castings the way you are. As soon as I saw the bearing discrepancy a larger shroud on the meatball that has a smaller recess for the smaller bearing came to mind. Now that I know what the plan is I really hope to see a larger meatball complement the mass of this vice! Fingers crossed you are making this giant bench vise as close to a precision mill vice as possible, when it comes to fitting both halves. Bigger meatball means larger shaft, but what about the ball having a precision splined detach so you could employ a crank handle depending on what you're clamping? A support roller bearing in behind the thrust bearing? Keep up the good work, I've learned a ton and can't wait to see the next videos in this vise series!!

[@nickskulark6318]

That swirl finish is awesome

[@life.is.to.short1414]

You're doing a great job on your programming and cnc

[@TinkeredDiesel]

Love watching your videos bro. Also really like your humility as we learn with you on the CNC content. Awesome job man.

[@gary36535]

Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@higginsjimmyjh]

Happy New Years !!!!! .. I too love what I do . and like you comes to old school tools I'm one of the best in my field. however !! I find a lot of enjoyment learning new ways to better myself and learning new tools .. I'm getting older hahaha so it helps to learn ways to make it easy on my body ... Thanks for sharing your new learning journey with us .

[@Gorgula]

Nice progress on the CNC mill.

[@1320pass]

That was fun to watch. Could tell you're happy. Great results. Best wishes for the new year Adam.

[@tonyn3123]

Just my comment, but if it were me, I would get with Jason and when he begins production of the USA vices, he could include the 3 (or how many extras you make) of the 4140 swivel bolts in the first # of sales at no extra cost. And I would leave the logo on them to signify you made them. It might help initial sales and showcase your skills for potential personal sales. I like the machined swivel bolt over a slotted bolt. Just a thought.

[@bertblankenstein3738]

Getting better with the CNC, very nice. Happy New Year!

[@markdouglas5542]

Awesome job Adam

[@robertkutz]

Nice work.🏁🏁

[@dedesmodelatelier]

Bonjour, Bonne année à vous et votre equipe de l'Alsace en France !

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year to you and Ms. Abby 😅

[@joshgodwin6288]

Been loving the vise series. I've followed the hardtail vise from prototyping on Fireball Tools channel.

[@staciebarndweller774]

Sometimes I would program a second finish pass when dealing with a taper deflection from your endmill. If I had Details I had to hold within a .0005 - that would help clean that problem up. I realize it doesn't matter for the details you were machining, but it's something to remember for future parts.

[@waxore1142]

Wow that's a nice bolt

[@jeffbear5317]

One of those cold blued and recut the engraving and chamfer would be beautiful

[@SuperDave21]

What a professional looking part with bling! Awesome use of your many new tools Adam. Happy New Year!

[@peterdupont7559]

Heppe New Year to you and Abby from Denmark.

[@buckzillakiller]

HAPPY NEW YEAR !! Thank you for all your work may the future open up more and more. Good luck my friend