HOMEMADE - Grease Ram

Gday, this is a simple hydraulic type cylinder that operates on grease, last weeks video I made the boring bar to machine the cylinder bore after the other boring bars I own didn't have the rigidity needed, I hope you enjoy watching, Cheers
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[@badjuju6563]

I like the longer videos, nice job Matty.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I try to keep the videos to max of 30 mins but sometimes that just doesn't happen, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@johnw5242]

When doing long format as required, viewers such as myself LOVE it when the creator watches through and writes down "Time Stamps" that can be offered *At the time the video goes up* so (just makimg up a randon example): 00:00:00 - 00:04:16 Project intro 00:04:17 - 00:07:48 Made a poor choice (lol) 00:07:49 - 00:11:32 Sorted how to pull the fat out of the fire 00:11:33 - 21:18:18 Source more materials from "Empire of dirt" and maybe have to buy 6 Torx Style cap-head screws - and wait 2 weeks to get them. etc. This is because, many of your viewers (such as myself) fimd your content very relatable - but can't always watch a longer video in less than 3-5 sittings. Having that index, my friend, will really DRIVE UP the number of FULL VIEWS" you get - and what with the time it takes to do all the filming - I honestly believe taking the time to watch through, and set a list of very accurate "time stamp indexes" - one time - will really make your content SHINE - because it's so easy for your viewers to find where they left off, and continue watching.

[@johnw5242]

@MattysWorkshop - Give it a try. If it doesn't work to your favor, (or favour as the case may be), I'll refund you every penny you've paid me so far! 🤣

[@incubatork]

If a greese piston can tighten the tracks on a big excavater which is basically the same as what you have created you should have no problem pushing out a pin. The only thing that could give is the piston seal not having a backup ring but if it does its an easy fix. Soft rubber seals are the best for sealing pistons but being soft they can blowout, by putting a especial hard plastic backup ring to give support blowout is virtually eliminated. Don't worry about lengthy videos, I love them, it means I can sit down and have a good cup of tea while watching without having to select another video still having half a cup of tea left. You create some amazing stuff in your videos, thanks for spending the time to share.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Derek, the ram has been and done the job with no worries at all, I am looking at doing a small modification at sometime and may add an extra seal, Really appreciate you watching and commenting, Cheers

[@2barrell]

I never miss you or Kurt @CEE. I enjoy watching machine shop work and the problem solving. Loran from Ozark, Arkansas USA

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Loran, Great to hear you enjoy the videos mate, Cheers

[@upyours3457]

No apology necessary for the longer video. Enjoyed every minute of it. :) Charlie

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Cheers

[@Bullorg]

Don't apologize for a long video. You supply free entertainmet. So thank you for every minute you post on here.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching and commenting, cheers

[@donmittlestaedt1117]

Back in the day..... I removed locating pins in blind holes: drill, thread, install grease flitting in the pin, and jack the pin out with a grease gun.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Don, ive heard of this being done before, works very well, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@joedowling5452]

Thats akeen idea Matty. Using a grease gun to power the cylinder is really thinking outside of the box. Great execution of the idea.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Joe, it’s a simple design but it works, amazing how much power is in a grease gun, thanks for watching mate, cheers

[@jimrankin2583]

I’ve used brake wheel cylinder with its cup seals and plugs to push a broken rivet out of a shift fork down in a transmission. Used a bucket model high pressure grease gun that had a long hose so a helper could pump it for me. Worked one time and saved disassembling the machine, didn’t work the second time and I had to split that one and put shift fork in a press to get the rivets out. Cylinders were about 1” diameter x 2-1/2” long so pretty compact.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Jim, thats a brilliant idea, I would have never thought of using a wheel cylinder, I must remember that mate, thanks for watching, cheers

[@donlaughinghorse9651]

Proper sorry to hear about this setback, the missus had the same thing, only on her tonsil, about 15 years ago. She kicked it's arse, didn't even shut her up!!! Stick in there Matty, you'll soon be back on top.

[@johnw5242]

Actually, between the boring bar AND your new grease ram, you made yourself TWO really nice bits o' kit there, Matty! We should be able to give "10 likes out of 10!"

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching, cheers

[@ianmoone2359]

You do some really nice work Matty, and you get great finishes off the lathe as well. Great to watch & hopefully learn from. 👍👍👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Ian, appreciate you kind words mate, Cheers

[@hdfanboy]

What an incredible build and the performance of the end result was top notch. I’ve never seen a jack built like that using grease so its good to learn something new. Keep these great builds coming.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Steve, Appreciate you watching mate, Cheers

[@cojones8518]

Track adjusters on a lot of heavy equipment use grease rams. You pump grease into the adjuster to tighten the tracks.

[@paulcooper2897]

Great build! Perfect length on the episode! Don't apologize for a longer video! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Paul, I try to keep the videos to 30mins max but sometimes that doesn’t happen, thanks for watching, cheers

[@dtnicholls1]

Nicely done mate. Re the orings, they're easy enough to spec. For a dynamic seal like that, around 10-15% compression and 70-80% fill gets you the right seal. Then it's selecting a cross section, there, the bigger the better. Stops it twisting, gives more tolerance etc. So assuming that bore was 50mm, a 3x44 oring would be a good size. That then puts the bottom of the oring groove at 44.75mm ± 0.15mm, that gets you somewhere in the 10-15% mark. The oring cross sectional area for 3mm diameter is 7mm, so 70-80% fill means the grove area needs to be between 8.75 and 10mm². Assuming you hit the groove depth tolerance, that gives a width of 3.565mm ± 0.13mm Given the interdependency of the tolerances and that you cut the bottom and sides pretty much at the same time, it's better to aim for the groove depth to be on the shallower end, cause that gives you a bit more room for the width to go over. If you end up with a 44.9mm diameter groove the width can go out to 3.92mm and still have everything in spec.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Daniel, Thanks for the great information, much appreciated, Cheers

[@doncoyle114]

Brilliant, designed off of the back of an idea, top quality, so how long before Curtis has you building and repairing Hydraulic cylinders for him😄. The video was not to long, great work.👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Don, don't think i'll be repairing cylinders any time soon, Thats a bit above my skill set mate, I try to keep the videos around 30 mins long but sometimes that dosen't work, Thanks for watching and commenting, Cheers

[@skyfreakwi]

Never mind the length of the video. This is great! Inspired, and inspiring!!!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed, cheers

[@paulmorrow5905]

i watch these when i am kicking back. so longer means more kick back time.. i am okay with that.... i am also retired and look forward to my kick back time, watching longer videos

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Paul, I try to keep the videos to the 30min maximum but sometimes that doesn’t work, glad you enjoyed mate, cheers

[@robertcrossley9803]

Another great video Matty. Some good shots of great work. Thanks

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks very much Robert, appreciate you watching and commenting mate, Cheers

[@davidjames1007]

Thanks great build, fun to watch.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks David, appreciate you watching mate, cheers

[@kenmurray4232]

Nice build Matty. Good to see the boring bar did what was needed. You will have to let us know if it does the job for your mate. Thanks for sharing

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Ken, The boring bar worked better then I expected and the ram did the job, he said it made getting the pin out a simple job, Cheers

[@kimber1958]

Create video Maddie I wouldn't worry about how long it is your content will support much longer videos thank you for sharing

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching as always, Cheers

[@lampadophoros]

Thanks, Matty! Lovely work, and a very useful result!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks very much mate, cheers

[@frankward709]

Very nice Build Matty Thanks for the video

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Frank, appreciate you watching and commenting, Cheers

[@lonniebrock3282]

A great job and wonderful ideal love seeing useful tools being made

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Lonnie, cheers

[@stewartfrye]

I see Matty's hydraulic workshop coming soon, nice job for a first time.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, Not sure if that'll happen mate, Thats a bit above my skill set, Thanks for watching mate, Cheers

[@jdmccorful]

Very nice work Matty! Enjoyed watching and learning.Thanks!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks John, appreciate you watching mate, cheers

[@malliz1]

Thanks mate great episode loved it

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Cheers

[@militaryvehiclemarkings4696]

Well done Matty. I can’t believe how well that worked unbelievable power.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Its got the push thats for sure, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@StyxHackshop]

Ripper effort Matty, and super enjoyable watch - cheers!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Cheers

[@hsvboy11]

Excellent, was happy with the longer video. Great result.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, glad you enjoyed mate, thanks for watching, cheers

[@Darren777Au]

Thanks again for another fun, educational and interesting video. See you again soon.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Darren, Glad you enjoyed mate, Cheers

[@lisag2771]

This was awesome Matty. I Smiled big when it worked.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Lisa, I smiled big time to mate, Cheers

[@markwatters6875]

Top job mate. Another new toy for the shop. Thanks for your time and the videos mate. Have a good one 👍🇦🇺

[@MattysWorkshop]

Cheers Mark, appreciate you watching mate...

[@dougmclaren4328]

Superb vid Matty. Always enjoy watching your projects taking shape.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Doug, appreciate you watching mate, Cheers

[@davidgraham4112]

Nice job! You winging it turned out great!

[@MattysWorkshop]

I wing most of my builds here and most of them work which is a bonus, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@bradsztynda5492]

Good one matty awesome build

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Brad, hope your going alright mate, cheers

[@ThePottingShedWorkshop]

Loved the longer video! That was a very well made project, nice one!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Robert, appreciate you watching mate, Cheers

[@bearsrodshop7067]

If you had been born during the Eqyptian"s era, I am betting they would have made you Pharaoh by moving massive weights with a simple looking tool (@@)! Matty, this concept totally floors this ole fart! Thx and hats off to you mate :-) Oh, the machining was awesome, and well filmed 👍👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Bear, thanks for the kind words mate and appreciate you you watching as always, cheers

[@jameslezak7882]

Great video, Matty! That cylinder will come in handy! Big power in a small package! Thanks for your time and sharing! 👍😎✌️

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks James, appreciate you watching mate, Cheers

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Really nice work Matty, always a pleasure watching our projects come to life. Thanks very much for sharing. Take care my friend.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Patrick, its great when an idea ends up working the way you were thinking it was going to, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day, A awesome build. And i enjoyed the longer video. ✌️Peace

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Kevin, glad you enjoyed the longer video mate, Cheers

[@115533662244]

Brilliant idea

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks very much, cheers

[@user-mm8tv9vd3n]

Hi Matty, be careful of the grease nipple check ball, you may get a situation when the cylinder is under pressure with no grease gun attached, I have seen the check ball shoot out like a bullet. As mentioned in previous comments, earthmoving equipment have a similar setup to apply tension to crawler tracks, I have a spare check valve if it is any use to you, it basically is an oversized grease nipple with a heavy duty check valve inside, a tapered end and a groove cut in the mounting thread allows relief of the grease when required by loosening.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, Ill keep that in mind about the grease nipples, Cheers

[@StanMourning]

Matty, You are a lot of fun to watch, and you're a great craftsman, your ideas are awesome Thanks for putting in all the work to video and share your work.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Stan, appreciate you watching mate, Cheers

[@p-niel5328]

I Enjoyed watcing your Video Matty. Thanks.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching and commenting, Cheers

[@lakehunter48p55]

now thats a slick tool to have around. great job!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I think there will be times this will come in handy, thanks for watching, cheers

[@nigelroberson8911]

A really handy hydraulic ram, designed as you went along and looks great.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Appreciate you watching and commenting, Cheers

[@MyMiniHomeWorkshop]

Another fantastic result as per usual 👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks for watching mate, Cheers

[@nobbysworkshop]

What a fantastic thing this is Matty. I'm truly amazed at how powerful it is. Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers Nobby

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Nobby, it has done the job it was made for and worked a treat, Thanks for watching mate, Cheers

[@gertkristensen6451]

exactly the same principle as an oil jack 😀😀😀

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Excellent build Matty, I do alot of hydraulic Jack's, great video, keep'um coming.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching, cheers

[@jinnygaatjenietaan306]

Nice tool Matty, I like it. As a Dutchy living in the Netherlands I have sometimes troubles understanding your language, but the pictures tells everything.. Your electric woman (Madame Électricienne) from the other end of the world...

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Jinny, Glad you like it mate and really appreciate you watching and commenting, Cheers

[@slimel-gharbi8170]

Excellent Job Man !!!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, cheers

[@akfarmboy49]

it turned out good.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Dale, appreciate you watching mate, Cheers

[@eyuptony]

Awesome job Matty. No leaks to say you winged the O rings. That's my way of working, lol. Great finish off your lathe. Tony

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Tony, I was surprised there was no leaks especially around the weld, thanks for watching, cheers

[@billmacfarlane4083]

So cool of you to show the chamfering hand movements!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Glad you like that mate, Cheers

[@homeworkshopengineering]

Lovely build there Matty. Really nice to see shop built kit to solve a problem

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Appreciate you watching and commenting, Cheers

[@nortiousmaximus940]

nice work young sir. l always enjoy your video's, don't apologize for longer ones, keep up the good work.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching and commenting, Cheers

[@markdouglas5542]

Another awesome job Matty

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks very much Mark, Cheers

[@billmckillip1561]

Great little project.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Bill, thanks for watching mate, cheers

[@MA603lfod]

Really interesting project Matty and well done! Really like the fact that you went from concept all the way to test run at the end. Well done.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Marshall, The idea worked ands better then I expected, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@annacalise8336]

Great video and great job!! I actually enjoy the longer videos so no worries, the ram came out beautifully mate! Keep em coming!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, Im glad you enjoyed the longer video and appreciated you watching and commenting, Cheers

[@annacalise8336]

@@MattysWorkshop I really did! Thank you for all the work you put into making them, I know I really appreciate it, cheers my friend!

[@Warped65er]

👍 Great build, and great vid., Thx.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Cheers

[@samrodian919]

Great build Matty! Top job mate. Cheers from the UK Sam

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Sam, appreciate you watching and commenting mate, cheers

[@MrGeroth]

Great job

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, cheers

[@Mr.Avuncular]

Well done Matty!👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Appreciate you watching, Cheers

[@RetroSteamTech]

Lovely job Matty 👍👍👍 Never would have thought to use grease, brilliant idea. Cheers, Alan.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Alan, it worked better than I expected mate, appreciate you watching, cheers

[@jmbstudio6873]

That held pressure really well. Some people underestimate the power of the o-ring. Nice job!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, its got the power there mate thats for sure, Cheers

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Nice job. Looks like a winner to me too.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Tom, appreciate you watching mate, cheers

[@Murphyslawfarm]

G'day wicked build Matty

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, cheers

[@ricberek]

Hi Matty. After seeing your custom boring bar working well, despite all that overhang, I'm making one too. Awesome video!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Ricki, The boring bar worked brilliantly even with maximum stick out, definitely make yourself one mate, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@wrstew1272]

Matty- your wing it videos are great! Sometimes just starting is the hardest part. Next to cleaning up the shop afterwards! 😮😅😂😊

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I’m not that good at planning out a job and most of what I do is under the “wing’it” theme, thanks for watching mate, cheers

[@ShedBuiltStuff]

That is beautiful. It constantly amazes me how easy you make it look to get poofteenth perfect measurements and fit.

[@MattysWorkshop]

If I can do it mate you can to, thanks for watching, cheers

[@sundarAKintelart]

Very nice job. Really.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Cheers

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

G'day mate!!! You done good again. You have a good head on your shoulders mate. Learning a lot from you as well. Cheers

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, just have to think outside the box mate, thanks for watching, cheers

[@Extremefarright]

Good job mate !

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks very much mate, appreciate you watching, Cheers

[@Steviegtr52]

Another great job well done matty. Regards. Steve.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Steve, appreciate you watching mate, cheers

[@bulletproofpepper2]

I saved the video for a off time. Great project. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I hope you enjoy mate, Cheers

[@thefirstcalled]

Thank you!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks for watching, cheers

[@umahunter]

Nice job 👍👍👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching, cheers

[@timmienorrie]

Nice work, Matty. The "real" boring bar leaves a finish that's as good as honed. That cylinder will be a handy thing to have lying around. 👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, The boring bar did a brilliant job of the bore, Thanks for watching mate, Cheers

[@howder1951]

Great build Matty, it fit the request to an absolute tee! It looks like it could work well using oil or another fluid. Another thing would be a cordless electric grease gun application. A button head grease fitting might be easier to use (if you have access to them down there). Enjoyed the video very much, cheers mate! Best of all, you had fun doing it.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, It has done the job it was made and it worked a treat, I dont have a electric grease gun but that would make it easier again, Thanks for watching mate, Cheers

[@tjwatts100]

Love that

[@normesmonde5332]

Well done

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks very much Norm, Cheers

[@Dadamsjr7353]

Love the long videos

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I try to keep the videos to 30 mins roughly, Sometimes this just doesn't work, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@trevorjones4463]

Well done mate

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Trevor, Appreciate you watching mate, Cheers

[@EmmaRitson]

good looking little cylinder. pretty handy out on a machine somewhere

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks, appreciate you watching, cheers

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Cheers

[@RossMarsden]

Very nice. I agree - your friend can borrow it for a while. Hope it comes back with no dings in it.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I have it back and it done the job it was made for, think it’ll come in handy one day, thanks for watching, cheers

[@DudleyToolwright]

Very interesting video Matty. I think for high pressures you need seals with backup. I am not sure o-rings will work, especially for 10000PSI.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Robert, the ram has been used to do the job it was made for and it worked with no problem, if anything I could put a second o-ring in the piston, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@alanremington8500]

Nice one !!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate

[@EitriBrokkr]

A port-a-power has got to be cheaper than your beautiful craftsmanship.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I made this out of scrape I had laying around, all I had to buy was the rings, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@EitriBrokkr]

@@MattysWorkshop its a work of art for being a bunch of "scrap"

[@Preso58]

Nice job Matty. Yeah, I'd get it back too, and I'd probably charge a rental fee as well.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Preso, it’s done the job and I’ve got it back, not something I’ll use every day but it’s always there, thanks for watching mate, cheers

[@Rustinox]

That's a nice build. And it will last forever.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks Rustinox, appreciate, you watching, Cheers

[@ls2005019227]

Excellent build and video! I have a Cat 225 excavator that uses a grease cylinder to tension the tracks; & have always been impressed with the power of grease. Knowing just how much force you could exert using a grease gun would be very interesting. Thanks!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, it amazing how much power can be generated through a simple device mate, thanks for watching, cheers

[@sidwainhouse]

I've recently started using coolant when parting of on my Myford ML7 and it has made a hell of a difference compared to cutting oil, nothing fancy just stuff in a spray bottle. Nice job mate.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Sid, Coolant is the only way to go I think mate, Thanks for watching, Cheers

[@RobertBrown-lf8yq]

Matty, That is a ‘champion build’ mate 👏👏👏 Your mate is lucky to have someone like you who can ‘scratch’ build tools like that. Hope it works on his pin pressing job eh? And yeah…. I think ‘lending’ it to him is a great idea 😎 😂😂 Robert

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Robert, its been and done the job and worked well, its definitely a keeper, thanks for watching, Cheers

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Brilliant 👍👍👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Cheers

[@bhein67]

I had no idea you could do that with a grease gun! Great project! Cheers from Canada

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, grease guns have quite a lot of power, I believe they are around the 10k psi so I lead to believe, cheers

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

good video matty

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, Cheers

[@Crusher9mil]

Damn nice build. And since KZbin won't let me give you two thumbs up, her you are 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thanks mate, much appreciated, cheers