Heavy Metal Machining Part 3

This is the final video for this short series. Be sure to check out parts 1 and 2 to see all of the heavy pressing and turning action.
In this episode, we do some work in the horizontal boring mill to get the end holes drilled and tapped. Afterwards, I'll set up the shaft in the milling machine to mill the three 2" keyways.
Along the way I share with you some special "V blocks" I built to support the work, and other other tips I use for measurements.
I hop you enjoy and thanks again for all of the support I get from everyone!
Tom Lipton at OxToolCo : / oxtoolco

[@ttocselbag5054]

I love machinists. They are the very underpinning of modern culture. Most ordinary folks are too clueless to understand this.Without machinists and mechanics our culture is sunk.Thank you sir.

[@graemebr]

I am very ordinary folk. This is beauty. Beauty is truth. Thank you.

[@johnmitchell1614]

Yeah, but we'd all be totally sunk if the power grid went down. Can you imagine!

[@propfella]

I haven't used a mill for 55 years and my only lathe is for wood, but I enjoyed every minute of that. It's a pleasure watching a craftsman at his work. Thank you.

[@wcweaverjr]

First let me say that I am not a machinist. I am a woodworker. And yet, I am totally fascinated by your videos. You explain every step of what you do in such a clear manner that I feel as if I could almost jump in and give you a hand. Thank you for the many hours of entertaining and informative videos. You are definitely a master at what you do.

[@RobertWilliamChase]

Well said, when I was young I worked with a man from the UK who worked in the Suez Canal on the Aswan Dam helping with the turbines. He had such away to explain how he wanted things it was like you wanted to go above an beyond always, to me Abon79 exhibits this communication skill as well. I lured so much from that man & suspect many will from this man as well. As some one stated above like what you do an be great at it. Enjoyed the flick.......thanks

[@pentachronic]

Got to agree. I feel like he’s talking to me individually and I want to ask him a few questions. The one question I had was how do you clean up the edges when you’re done with the milling of the keyways ? Do you plunge a V end mill ??

[@goose300183]

Agreed. He's concise, humble, calm and patient. As well as being a very experienced master machinist. If Adam was ever to train a youngster in the machining trade - that would be one lucky apprentice!

[@AMRosa10]

This series has been a study in precision and the tight tolerances necessary to allow massive machines to operate and not fail. It is almost incomprehensible that you need to be within tenths of a thousandth of an inch on a part that big and massive. Thank you for showing us the steps necessary to achieve that level of precision on such a large scale and the mastery it takes to deliver those results.

[@davidchristensen6908]

I am just a city bus driver retired. I have my own hobbies but I do enjoy watching your videos. I find the pace of your video enjoyable and you explain things so I understand, even though I could not use the tools or even begin to do this kind of work I understand what your doing. Excellent video.

[@goose300183]

I think the same way you do, and I'm not a machinist or engineer. He keeps things concise and calm in a long-format video style, and he doesn't get over-excited or arrogant either. A true expert. I find the videos very therapeutic.

[@benhill2561]

Watched all three parts. Impressive on so many levels. The talent you have in your craft, the pride you take in your work, and how well you anticipate your viewers questions and explain things.

[@bobbycheshire4033]

I like the facing head and indexing table on the horizontal Pushing the limits on that little vertical mill !! 45 years and I always like running big parts in big machines

[@lourias]

This is the 6th video I have watched of yours. I am curious as to what your motivation for making these. You seem like you are teaching, yet just sharing with somebody like me what you do. No matter, I like watching them. Your voice is a wonderful velvet baritone or bass. You speak with love of what you do. I also hear patience in your voice. Thank you for your time. Yep, I know this is a kind of cheesy comment, but thank you.

[@Abom79]

I enjoy what I do, and sharing it with everyone!

[@DavoShed]

Same deal here in Australia. Manufacturing has gone down the toilet. Everything is imported now. I left engineering 35 years ago and went into IT. Now we are outsourcing that too. Great to watch you work Adam. You talk as though you had an apprentice standing with you. I totally get it.

[@gigstick]

@@DavoShed that's vice versa with me, I've been 20 years work on IT, and now went to engineering

[@DavoShed]

I have a workshop in my shed now. Not as good as Adams :) but I have an old lathe and a Mill. I love making stuff and plan to spend a lot more time in the shed once I retire. It has been fun remembering all the things I learnt when I was in my teens and early twenties. :) Good luck with your career change. Your IT skills will help if you get into CNC and CAD.

[@jamesji9809]

@@DavoShed No one to blame, that is just the natural shift of labour and economy. The total Australian population equals to one or two large cities in Asia, there is simply not enough market to support workshops, so they have to increase the price to survive, which increases the buyer`s motivation to outsource.

[@mrz80]

Aww, I was kinda wanting to see the gear and the new bearings get pressed onto that shiny new shaft. :D

[@marcpavlik1132]

Me three!

[@darkmann12]

Me four!

[@0sjors0]

should i say me six! or just ruin the streak going on here?

[@everseeker]

Me 7....

[@bretdouglas9407]

Yup would have been sweet

[@chigambureck8176]

Great video. I enjoyed every minute of it. I am a budding woodworker in Zimbabwe but i just cant resist such a video tutorial. Very satisfying to watch a craftsman doing his trade. Thanx.

[@doug925]

I wanted to say "Nice Work" sir. I've been a machinist and owner of my own cnc shop for 20 years. It is obvious that you take the time needed to pay attention to minutia. Kudos!

[@Pete4875]

I'm not a machinist or mechanic, just a retired tinkerer. I hope you realize the hours of enjoyment you give your watchers. They are calming and inspire us to go out and accomplish something. Your patience, skill, and dedication to your job is outstanding. Todays sociality is breaking down because of the lack of lifelong trades that gave meaning to one's daily life. To be part of sociality means to give as much as you take. I also comment your father and grandfather who instilled these values that made for a lifetime of accomplishment.,

[@marshallvanwagneriii1495]

I spent 38 years as a high voltage test specialist for the power company. I'm now retired. If I could do life over again I think I would like to be a machinist. You have the best videos out! Looks like I'm going to have to get myself a small lathe and milling machine, and watch the rest of your videos!!! Thanks!!!

[@ericjohnson8482]

This reminds me of some of the work I've seen at the UP repair and rebuild shop. There is something very satisfying watching old machines that were working overtime during WW2, still in use and keeping America moving along.

[@77.88.]

Nothing like watching a MASTER at work; any kind of machining is rewarding for many of us novice or expert alike. Thanks and best of luck

[@Antagraber]

Thanks for posting. This was the job of my father in Schaublin (Switzerland) 40 years ago. Now, thanks to KZbin and your videos I better understand what his job was and why he was a such meticulous person in his life. Thank you very much, I appreciate.

[@cjgreen3836]

I love precision engineering and you are expertly precise :) As an 18 year old, I used to to be a grinder of precision parts for tank brakes on a Schindler magnetic grinding table along with milling and assembly of Ford gearbox parts. I went on to become a master carpenter and a computer programmer. I now teach young children in mathematics. I retire in a couple of years, and I can say my initial engineering background provided me with the skills needed for my varied career. Thanks for your enjoyable videos.

[@normanbuchanan9710]

I have not a clue about machining or milling yet I sat here and watched all three episodes just because you made it so interesting, thanks.

[@davidclement2783]

Very cool - thank you for the time and effort you put into these videos. I was a millwirght at Newport News Shipbuilding for 6 years prior to obtaining a BSME and I miss those long days in the machine shop making rebuilds on compressors, gear boxes, crane parts etc.... You are a true craftsman.

[@bruces12]

I bet the customer really appreciates these videos...they can see what you did and how you did it to their specs and how meticulous you were in your measurements. Awesome selling tool, too, for prospective clients. Your running commentary makes these videos so informative and there's no guesswork. Very enjoyable channel!!

[@scoldedcat]

I love seeing precision work being done on such an awkward, bulky item, like this. Especially by a skilled tradesman who takes pride in his work. Thumbs up to the guy.

[@mikenixon9164]

That's really nice to hear someone that enjoys there trade. keep them videos coming.

[@sc0tte1-416]

People who enjoy what they do tend to produce superior products. Everyone should take pride in what they do, and if they have trouble doing that then they should find another line of work!

[@thescreamngshitter]

yea sc0tte1. because getting a good job is simple. You have it all figured out. good job !

[@actorzone856]

scOtte 1, I used to install phone systems for a large corporation, I enjoyed my job until the work management system we were under got that intense as every manager wanted things done yesterday to make themselves look good, we were never appreciated for our efforts, my enjoyment ended for good, In the end I was burnt out, I would never go back to that type of work again, apart from that I very much enjoyed watching this man doing "extreme" lathe work.

[@pentachronic]

I have to agree with you here. The world expects too much too quickly. Doing quality work takes time and the main thing is that if you take your time, the job that you do lasts a lot longer. Quick work generally = lower quality = more quickly becomes junk. Hence a lot of junk from offshore. If management in all companies realised this we wouldn’t be killing ourselves. Having good managers who understand this is key to a successful business IMO

[@nuclearbum9858]

as a concrete mason our paths will never cross but i love watching another man put his trade to work

[@stevebloke5455]

AWESOME JOB.... loved watching all 3 vids on this shaft.. would not be surprised if I end up watching them all again in the future. sooo relaxing watching a master craftsman finesse parts this size to tolerances most of us can only dream about. cheers for shearing.

[@tinkmarshino]

Well Adam, this was a lot of fun.. I was a carpenter for 30 years and I understand when you say "it is a pleasure to do what I do" all good and skilled professionals will say the same... Well done fellas and I look forward to pursuing you other videos.

[@snickerdoodle1361]

Thanks for all your efforts to help educate those of us who just think we know how to do things.

[@onefugowie]

I have sold cutting tools for 29 rears been in many shops my man your doing great on the machinery that give you===you could be a hero to them if they gave you better machines ..keep up with what you have your a true tool and die maker

[@olivialambert4124]

These videos are fascinating to me, this one especially so. Its a skill I'm never going to have so I love to watch and learn. More specifically in this video the constant juxtaposition of extremes is amazing. Massive lump of steel, yet he moves it around with fingers at times. Huge project with large amounts of metal to move about, yet the precision is beyond micrometers at times. I'm glad I watched.

[@nooneeyeno]

A pleasure to watch a master at his trade. A true craftsman. Thanks

[@timtryhorn9067]

It is amazing watching a master of his craft. It is critical that we document these trade skills and you do a wonderful job. Thank you!

[@MrWoody135]

Precision and patience, knowledge and experience, you have them all. Excellent videos and presentation skill too. Keep it up.

[@peterkelly8953]

Like William Weaver, I am also a woodworker & have been enthralled by the process. Great work!!

[@davidwatsonii9469]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, LOVE THE SIGN AT THE END AS WELL

[@philliposwalt3672]

Nice videos Abom.I started out in Machine Tool out of high school,but ended up in Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration a couple years later when I went to work with a friend of my dads.I miss the work and want to finish my tooling shop at home after retiring in a few years.I really enjoy watching a master at his craft as you certainly are.Keep it up.

[@davelamont]

Awesome. It's a pleasure watching a master machinists apply his craft

[@rherman9085]

All three videos were just awesome!!! I can't thank you enough for sharing.

[@robvanwyck3063]

Just watched the three videos and thoroughly enjoyed the visit to your shop and watching over your shoulder. Looking forward to more. Thanks for posting. You're a man of many skills ...

[@briansala5326]

Finally got around to watching all three videos. That shaft is a beautiful thing, and watching it become so at your hand brings me great joy. I love the idea of taking that huge lump of mill finish steel and turning it into a piece of art. Thank you for making the videos.

[@TheHassleFreeZone]

I could watch this all day long. Hypnotic. And love the way the shavings turn from orange to blue/purple after landing.

[@willrogers2511]

This is so very interesting and I know absolutely NOTHING about machining, But, I love to watch someone who knows what they are doing, enjoy their work!! It's a fact that a person who take PRIDE in their craft, they do the very best and precise work! And go them,, it's not work but therapy! Hang in there man and keep the vids coming!

[@masiguru9982]

Takes me back to the 80's working on the USS Ajax AR6 floating repair facility. Ah the memories...

[@taunteratwill1787]

Not only a craftsman but also an artist. True knowhow still exists!

[@kevinkatz7027]

I watched all three of your videos and you are truly a master of your craft.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Simply amazing Adam. Never boring. Thanks

[@Ottonic6]

Watched all 3 videos from start to finish and even though I will probably never need to do this kind of work I did learn some useful tips for measuring and truing that can be useful with other applications. Great stuff - Thanks!

[@johnliles293]

Wow ! I have worked in a Steel Service Center for 25 years. I've seen it all ( I thought) ran a CNC OXY plate burner for 20 of those years. OXY CUTTING HEAVY PLATE IS MY CRAFT. 8 inch ,10 inch, 12 inch and sometimes 14 & 16 inch. Every PC of steel is diffrent every grade is diffrent every supplier is diffrent. OXY cutting has become a lost art since the plasma cutter arrived. We have a big axle manufacturer that uses hr 1018 sbq bar shaft in 6 -14 inch. Always wondered how much work went into each PC. Thanks for the vid

[@nlo114]

Nice job. My main work is electronics, but my hobby is model engineering. I've run out of DVDs to watch, so these three videos have been a good excuse to stay out of the pub and save money.

[@Panchocapone]

I'm allways impressed about your procedure, with these technical possibilities you have there.. making the best of it - respect. I'm a precision mechanic man (idk if this is the right name for it in eng) and i make similar things but way smaller... having a cnc and stuff - can't keep up with your smart work. Greetings from Munic GER (sorry for my english)

[@ellieprice3396]

Wow...beautiful job with every operation well described. I've done a lot of machining the last 60 years but nothing this big. Thanks Adam for showing us how it's done.

[@johnmcquay82]

Excellent end result. It's rare to see someone taking their time and having pride in what they do. :)

[@floridasaltlife]

ABomb 79 has the only channel on You Tube that holds my attention 4 minutes at a time. :)

[@juanrivero8]

Those A-blocks are the A-bomb. You pay close attention to the machining, of course; but how to hold it while you do it, that is the artist. And 100K subscribers! I came in around 2000 subs IIRC. Well deserved.

[@Interwebstuff1]

I just watched all three parts back to back. Thank you very much. Very enjoyable! Really, you should be extremely proud of yourself. Thanks again.

[@Abom79]

+Interwebstuff1 I'm always proud of the work I do. Thanks for the comments and glad you enjoyed.

[@curtissiwak5349]

Thanks for posting, watching a big chunk of Rusty metal being turned smooth and shiny is awesome to watch.

[@apmdavies]

I'm an electronics engineer but I was gripped by all three of these episodes, you must have had many happy apprentices working alongside throughout your career. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Abom79]

+apmdavies I cant say that there has been other then the people who follow me on KZbin.

[@4n2earth22]

You are an inspiration, Adam. Always a pleasure to watch perfection and expertise mesh so well with your professional presentations. Please keep making and publishing your awesome videos.

[@jerryocrow1]

You make me proud to see the might that big machining can do. Knowledge, skill, passion, and dedication to perfection.

[@dwaynetube]

Heavy Metal Machining Part 1 was actually the very first of your videos I saw. I guess YT recomended it to me 'cause I like heavy metal music. And although I have nothing to do with the trade at all being an IT guy it realy stuck to me. So I watched all the videos and now I am following Tom Lipton, the two Keiths, Jim Bollinger and the BasementShopGuy too :-). All the best wishes to you Adam!

[@Abom79]

That's pretty sweet you found several of the other youtube machining channels!

[@benwinter2420]

Keith Fenner is cool . . although he farts a lot when under pressure

[@kurtbjorn]

Great job! I've got a small shop, a Hardinge lathe and a BP. I learned a few neat tricks watching this, thank you. I noticed the same thing with the somewhat wimpy stock BP motor; loads easily, slows, stalls. I replaced my 1.5HP motor with a new 3HP and a VFD, couldn't be happier, and so far, the spindle doesn't seem to mind the upgrade. Hogs like crazy. Happy new year!

[@edbelcan5963]

Man did I ever enjoy watching these videos I watched all 3 of these where you did the big shaft it almost felt like I was there beside you . I think that did a wonderful job on that. Thank you for sharing .

[@joetiller1031]

Adam when you love your work you never have to work a day in your life, that something very few can enjoy.

[@nater3113]

Great work!!! True man of the trade the way you explain all steps. Way to share the trade in a teaching style.

[@rigdigwus]

that first machine looks like it is a lot of fun to work with. just imagine all the thoughts that went into engineering this. amazing

[@Abom79]

It's a nice Universal machine great for many different machining ops.

[@Toddster81]

A digital readout would be a great addition to both the lathe and mill. Great videos!

[@CVD-di1xn]

You're too lucky to have a job you enjoy. I hope that feeling never goes away. As always, good job and I too have learned something.

[@Abom79]

I love what I get to do as a machinist and a tradesman. Some days can be tough but that comes with any jobs no matter what it is.

[@timculver8598]

Excellent work Adam. I appreciate what you said about being thankful for what you get to do for a living. Being thankful is always a good idea. God bless you.

[@davidstainbrook8609]

Adam, your videos are like.a good Clancy novel, hard to put down or in your case stop watching. Thanks for passing on tricks of the trade.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

I know nothing about Doing your trade ,But I'm hooked on just the first "HIT" Ill watch more of the videos !!

[@charrontheboatman]

Adam, as always you make amazing videos and show folks what true inner peace can do when someone is both happy at what they do and good at it. Thanks for sharing all of the big work with us guys who otherwise never see anything that big.

[@RookieLock]

I like how you took the time to explain what some of the levers do on that lathe, I always wondered about power taping, I was thinking the machine would know how much to travel per rpm, but thanks for enplaning how the tap just pulls it self into the work. I know most of your subs already know these things but for us newer guys its worth the explaining. Im obviously not a machinist, and I dont know much about it, but I love to learn, and its awesome to watch a piece of work from start to finish. Merry Christmas Adam, take care and keep up the great work!

[@davekreidenweis3126]

I loved turning the large ones. I think the biggest one was 3' dia. and 12' long. It arrived as a forging, so getting thru the bark wasn't fun, most turning was done in back gear. First we had to custom make riser blocks for the head stock and tail stock.

[@OUMagMan]

Wow, what a work of art! I can understand your pride. Hello Adam, good to see you again (met you @ NYC CNC a couple years ago). I've got a couple of tennis balls that I punched a hole in to pop over those mills when they have to hang out like that. Mine is just a little Smithy but, those cutters can sure do a number on your skin if you graze them! Thanks for the great series!! Jim

[@billoxley5315]

Nice work.As a new sub,and ret.Millwright,I concur that bringing worn equipment back into service is rewarding.

[@martiwoodchip4518]

Very nice work Adam!, I am so glad that you take the time to really explain in detail all of the steps that you take when setting up your work as far as making sure it is true and straight, it is kinda rare to actually be able to observe someone using "old school" methods the way you do which enables parts to come out to within a .001" or less when finished. Very fine work, thank you.

[@probert2397]

Great job and thanks you for the opportunity to see this thinks .

[@RGSABloke]

Hi Adam, as always you deliver top class videos with precision, honesty and exquisite quality. You are a credit to Motion Industries and the machinists community. Thank you for taking the time to share your life with us. Kindest regards. Joe

[@judgetk8327]

Nice job om those A blocks chum. I never thought of that as a young man. Im 65 now.

[@davidgagnon2849]

The new shaft is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I'm always amazed at what a good machinist can accomplish with stock and some tools. Kudos!

[@RyanWeishalla]

Enjoyable build and great to just spend some time as you talk us through it and show us your daily life. I think every places has at one story teller.

[@Abom79]

Oh man, we have one guy who loves to tell you random stories!

[@paulsaliba4119]

I really enjoyed the videos from start to end,you are truly a professional machinist and fitter well done

[@jaimecaceres1621]

You are an intelligent and wise man. Thank you.

[@frollard]

Just think how many giga-watt-hours of power that shaft is going to transmit over its lifetime...damn that is some big metal.

[@merwin61]

Very nice !!! Very well documented and very much enjoyed watching your work.

[@lencac7952]

The guy knows his way around a mill and lathe. Impressive!

[@aetherseraph]

Found you from Tony's Opus video. I'm just a sparky from South Florida but I love watching things get made. Thanks for sharing the details of what you do.

[@patbrown2227]

Very nice work! (From an engineer practicing for 35 years)

[@lionelplowman9850]

Another great job Adom, I can understand why you enjoy your work, your a craftsman thanks alot

[@Thunderstixx77]

I believe the proper term would be a master. Not to whizz on your parade, but a guy like Adam is truly a master, like the Rembrandt of the machine shop !!!

[@Gkuljian]

That boring mill is so fine. I'm getting the urge for more machines again. That poor Bridgeport. I'd have been a little nervous with that weight way off the table. It's probably the camera angle. Thanks.

[@sheminger]

That’s awesome Adam. That thing is massive. And that poor little mill. The Little Mill That Could. Poor thing, but it pulled through. If you guys, (or them now) gets work any larger than that they are going to have to upgrade. Maybe some day you can buy your boring machine back and we’ll see it in your shop.

[@howder1951]

Nice work Adam! I've worked on many gearboxes with big shafts like that one, and we always appreciate the accuracy and tolerances when properly done. I brings in to focus your earlier rant on quality and treating others as you would like to be treated in business. Cheers and Seasons Greetings Bro!

[@scania357]

Just watched all 3 parts to make sure i'd not missed anything. You certainly are a master machinist. Thanks and Happy New Year

[@v8packard]

Those V blocks are brilliant. I have been trying to figure out how to make some large V blocks for a project. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all you do with these videos. Thanks! Merry Christmas! Marc

[@Abom79]

They work great! Build yourself some!

[@Mini.Moto.Guy806]

We have some of these journals for gear boxes at our job ... and I build journals for feed mill rolls and I love it

[@LabRatJason]

I like those "A blocks" a lot! I need to make me some for my drill press. Thanks for the idea! Great video as usual Adam.

[@samc5898]

Man, I can't believe that 40 minutes flies by that quickly. You are VERY good at what you do and it's quite enjoyable to watch.

[@pdiesman]

This is a joy to watch. When I grow up I want to be this guy : )

[@jimmyjoe119]

Hi Adam,greeting's from Ireland......really enjoy your video's.......thank's for sharing.

[@ralfduran1466]

Thanks for the tour....Great job!....God bless!

[@kenwhite5132]

Nicely done.... I'm glad to hear you say That you are apperceive for your craft.... I never really knew what I wanted to do for a living when I was a young man....I would just find different jobs And would just try them out to see if I like them enough to to do that for The rest of my life.... now there's KZbin.... if I would have had youTube I know in my heart I would have had Become a machinist...I found all of these Videos and feel in love with machining.....welding,cutting,machining, Rebuilding,using a press just having to use my brain all the time... the fact that every job is different... yeah...... You are a lucky dude.... please don't take it for granted....I was lucky enough to have been around all of those things All my life... except the machining part.... I'm am just to old now.... not too old to learn just to old too start over...

[@mk2cnc98]

Excellent job Adam.