I make my own Locknuts - DIY Nylon Nuts

[@beabarber4300]

Totally irrelevant to the substance of this video, but I couldn't help chuckling. My son's wife announced her pregnancy just recently. A friend bought her an "I make a new one" t-shirt from this channel as a gift. Perfect.

[@ikbendusan]

that's such a great gift

[@pollyseip]

It’s not irrelevant, it’s just slightly ‘off topic’. Congrats on being a new grandad!! 💫

[@riccardoorlando2262]

I am definitely gonna steal that idea. Hope the wife finds it funny.

[@likebot.]

so cute :) Not irrelevant at all. What a wonderful idea.

[@cw2071]

Congratulations 🎉

[@lionofzion81]

Never in my life have i wondered how those nylon nuts are made but boy am i happy to know it now

[@larrybud]

Never really took a close look at how the nylon was inserted. I assumed they just were jammed in there, but didn't realize the lip was pressed over.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Same for me, but it's good to know

[@jlucasound]

They work so good! Once. 🤣 That is why we need to make our own.

[@ihasolak]

It is a good entry into "know nuts november"

[@mymechanicsinsights]

lol

[@Zoso14892]

New series? 😅

[@TheIncognitive]

Well done 👏

[@mamamamamamamable]

😂

[@zachburton6043]

My son is almost three, how much longer before this stuff just rolls off the cuff?

[@marccerisier]

Just amazing to watch how many side projects your main projects bring up-and how well you handle them.

[@lesallison9047]

Beautiful, better than the original.

[@theemissary1313]

"Hm, this panel doesn't fit right. Part is damaged. I make a new one. I need a tool to make new one. I make a new one. "

[@jamesisaphotographer]

I walked past my favourite local hardware shop the other day and they had a second hand lathe for sale in the window. Now, I know nothing about lathes and would have nowhere to keep it, but I instantly thought of your videos and all the amazing possibilities it would open up. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@RenoBusdriver]

My Late grandfather once said if you have a lathe you can make almost anything.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Lathe is so good to have!

[@mikieswart]

@@RenoBusdriver my dad has an old shopsmith mark v and it can do just about everything, seriously, nearly everything you’d need all in one tool the only thing it can’t do is walk their dog

[@eckschwede9518]

🔩👍

[@desposyy]

As a steam punker not a day goes past that I don't lement my lack of a lath, even a little hobby one, maybe if we ever get the shed sorted

[@CycloneCyd]

As a [now retired - thrown under the covid bus actually] Professional Automotive Engineer and having dealt with Nettlefolds (a huge fixings supplier) through the 90s, I knew what a nylock nut is and how they are made and what they do. So, when I saw the title, the first thing that crossed my mind was 'why❓'. Why would you want to when they are so plentiful and cheap. Within seconds it became clear - ah! it's a 'special' that is no longer commercially available. This is the first time I've come across your channel, so I'll guess that either you want your rebuild to remain original, OR there isn't enough room to get a 17mm socket in, hence the 14mm AF size. And the result? Spot on! I like it. As an Engineer I love solving problems. You'll see on my channel that I have solved a few for the Saab 9-3 community. Anyway, I have subbed and will explore your channel further in time.

[@CycloneCyd]

"Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english." You're English is fine 👍. What is yournative tongue? Whatever it is, I can't speak it, lol!

[@Celis.C]

He made a new one!

[@cocodojo]

YAY!!! I've been waiting for that announcement for months since the Datsun project started!

[@Pete-tq6in]

Could have at least announced a spoiler alert, now you’ve taken all of the suspense out of the plot of the video!

[@Pete-tq6in]

@@Celis.C … it was a joke…

[@clayz1]

BFD

[@Skyblade12]

So, we finally find the limits of My Mechanics' obsessive attention to detail. He won't zinc plate a test item that he's planning to discard later. 😋

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Yeah haha

[@snizami]

@@mymechanicsinsights I know you had to make a new one but... is using an appropriate thread locking glue appropriate if one wants to reuse a nyloc?

[@koomansracing5287]

@@snizami we have a lot of success reusing lock nuts on our race cars, that said we don't usually loosen them too often and replace them every season. the main goal is of course to prevent vibrations from shaking the nut loose, a thread locker should do well enough on its own(no nylock nut) but is slightly harder to apply to nuts. In general for daily drivers i would recommend replacing simply for peace of mind.

[@snizami]

@koomansracing5287 Thanks. I'm wondering, though, why reusing the same nyloc with thread locker would be a problem. There's plenty of metal on metal thread for such product to take hold. Assuming non racing conditions with multiple unfastenings, of course.

[@koomansracing5287]

@ the issue is that metal on metal does not prevent vibrations from Loosing the nut, hence nylocks. They absorb the vibration better then steel on steel. Once used though the threads are cut into the nylon and so will never make a perfect seal again. In our case it’s not a huge deal as we only need to complete 25 laps but in a daily driver it may have to complete 50,000 km before being checked again. With thread locker it may be fine… but I’m not qualified to say it’s been tested and approved. Would I send it? Probably but I’m also an experienced driver something I can’t say for anyone else. I notice when things feel “off”

[@marcusott2973]

DIY lock nuts and tools made in Switzerland by a master craftsman. When worked out by hourly rate for resale, probably one of the most expensive lock nuts on the planet. 😂😂

[@miagi1337]

Most expensive but not better. Because regular nuts are forged and the thread is also nut cut. That makes it more resilient to deformation and damage. .

[@marcusott2973]

​@miagi1337 I've seen lock nuts from China that were cast, cut, and folded. So much for modern nuts. I'll take my chances with one turned from steel bar stock in Switzerland. Especially when it's a replacement for an old rusty one from the 60s, considering the metallurgy of the time.

[@zumbazumba1]

@@marcusott2973 Steel bar was made in china too !

[@zumbazumba1]

Out of scrap metal 60's nuts ofc !

[@Narwaro]

@@miagi1337Forging really is more like a mass-production thing to get good results with relatively cheap low-alloyed steels. If he uses something better than C45 its probably more than fine. And if you need more than one or two strokes to get to the final shape, forget forging, its ruined metallurgically.

[@eddietowers5595]

…and the world stands still when he says, “I make a new one” and the world knows it to be cool. That was awesome.

[@suep9445]

And makes the tool needed to make the new one! Love it.

[@jlucasound]

And then He rested.

[@Marco_Bartulihe]

It’s impossible to watch this video without leaving a like. You are very good!!!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you kindly!

[@adoraquodincendisti]

I really really like your way of working. There is so much precision! And I also like that you are not saying a single word in a lot of videos. On the other hand... WHEN you are talking it is also very nice. Your way of explaining things is very soothing.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

This was so much fun to watch. Not only making the part, but making the tools to make the part is lovely. Thanks, MM.

[@brucefreedman3655]

I will never look at lock nuts the same way ever again… very informative and well explained. I miss your restoration videos.

[@77Mowers]

Bro, you just made a video about lock nuts. In 6 hours, over 20,000 views. If that doesn’t tell you that you have an amazing fan base, I don’t know how else to explain it. LOL! Excellent video. Looking forward to seeing more car progress. :)

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much

[@SchweissfachMarc]

Ach Kerle, du hast einfach sowas von positiv einen an der Klatsche :D ich würde nicht im Traum auch nur ansatzweise daran denken, mir meine eigenen Sicherungsmuttern herzustellen. Ich ziehe meinen Hut! Schöne Arbeit!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Immer bereit für eine neue Herausforderung

[@Neptun2006]

Was für eine Wertigkeit hat die Mutter?

[@SM-of8be]

@schweissfachmarc hier hast du einen Wortwitz ausgelassen. "Ich ziehe meine Hutmutter"😂

[@mskayla7747]

It wouldn't be a My Mechanics video without a handmade special tool. I've been missing your lathe mastery. Thank you! 👍

[@richardpalko8062]

Thanks for the video. I like watching things being made from scratch . The flare closing shroud crusher was the most important part !

[@НикитаМолодец-к5к]

Лучшая реставрация автомобиля на планете. Огромное уважение к тебе чувак!

[@УмиджонАскаров-ш9о]

Согласен 👍🙋‍♂️

[@gavinthomas214]

I took a surprising amount of pleasure watching the fabrication of that lock nut. Wonderful job.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Many many thanks :-)

[@JohnnyTsiou]

Every second of your work is worth in gold.I never knew that a locknut will be so interesting.

[@iteerrex8166]

A great reminder what some ingenuity, creativity and fortitude can accomplish. Well done Mr I make a new one 👍😁

[@magnuz0rd854]

I just want to let you know that I love your channel since the first time I saw you , and I now compare any one doing restorations to your skills and so far I feel you are unmatched.

[@herrht]

This video actually helps with handling anxiety: it starts with a complex problem with many questions, but manages to break down in smaller portions which turn out fine, and in the end I don't even remember why did it seem so difficult.

[@hoebare]

that's a good life lesson in general: hard problems are sometimes less scary when broken down into smaller pieces

[@gcl2783]

Excellent work and explanation. Very satisfying to watch.

[@kuplung22]

The best mechanic and restauration chanel.

[@cocoplume4421]

Every time I watched your video, I like them so much. And my interior question is always, how many of time for the preparation with study of the object, calculation, preparation of the machines do you neeed. Your videos shows the work and are soo good that it seems so easy.

[@zex69]

Nice timing ... we do need an educational video about nuts this time of the year

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Haha, yeah it's about that time.

[@nebuchadnezzar47]

you can definitly reuse them like 1-2 times... the thread in there is not cut, there is extra material, so even after forming the thread it is still pretty tight after unscrewing them like 1-2 times

[@garymucher4082]

Nice video example and how they are made. Now we know why nylon lock nuts cost more... Thumbs Up!

[@BryanTorok]

But, they cost a whole lot less made in bulk than his time, materials, and machinery to make one.

[@nrml76]

Another great video! No bullshit and wasted talk. Straight to business and nicely filmed and edited. This is what most youtube channels should aspire to be.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@mattphipps1368]

The tool you made to deform the top of the nut looks just like a setting tool I use for hardware in my leather craft hobby.

[@Galerak1]

Saw the title and my brain was instantly in "say the words, say the words" mode. 0:28 - Satisfaction! 😆

[@Vickie-Bligh]

IK,R?

[@Gappasaurus]

Then he did, and i was like “He said it. HE SAID IT!!! 😱”

[@likebot.]

Deez Doh!

[@elmarlang1856]

DIY self-locking nuts, incredible what you can do if you have the know-how and the tools. 👍👍👍Many thanks for the excellent video. Greetings from: 🇩🇪

[@davouchi1]

The magic words "I make a new one" 😂

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks a lot

[@price8314]

Nylon lock nuts are safe to reuse as long as you can't thread them on by hand. It's called drag torque, noted also don't use nylock on parts subject to rotation.

[@nicojojo9392]

Ces vidéos sont toujours aussi incroyables. Je ne m'en lasserais jamais !

[@graham2631]

Loved your work. Too many people are lost today without amazon.

[@vishwasnagaraju8260]

We definitely need a lot more educational videos like this from you and the waiting times are really too much, please post one or the other a month at least :(

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@farzadzamanfar1904]

As always it was perfect I actually got a little worried because of the delay of new videos but now I think you are preparing something beautiful and long for us thank you for teaching perfection

[@Nash-64SdV]

Saw the thumbnail… first thought ‘that’s cool, will need to watch that’. Saw who the creator is; next thought was “well of course he did.”

[@Snouthunter]

I really need my own shop with machining equipment. I would love to make my own parts, tools, fasteners and clips, etc.

[@marcusott2973]

Much awaited, much appreciated looking forward to excellent work as always from you.

[@NI4IK82]

Всегда приятно смотреть как вы подходите к делу! Ваши работы мотивируют и вдохновляют! Благодарю! Привет из России, Краснодар.👋

[@DanTuber]

Amazed how you get the measurements so perfect.

[@seanylewl]

It's just math, baby!

[@jamesisaphotographer]

@@seanylewl"just" 😅

[@zumbazumba1]

Its quet easy if you have dro.

[@dadgarage7966]

Auto manufacturers rarely use nylon locking nuts because nylon melts easily. Rather, deformed nuts or locking compounds are used.

[@HxTurtle]

6:05 thanks for making this video 😊👍 (I mainly wrote this to holla to your awesome community from the "past," lol. because yes, the perks of joining his membership are second to none! not only can you see his new releases before anyone else, but you see daily updates from his shop with deep, deep insights on how everything's put together; the actual amount of work that goes into every single piece is sheer unfathomable!)

[@little_grey_mouse]

Is this on patreon?

[@Rogdub]

@@little_grey_mouse yes, you can join for 5 $/month and have access to daily vlogs on the car project. however, those are updates and not finished vids. they lack the "OCD feeling" of his regular vids.

[@HxTurtle]

@little_grey_mouse you've the choice between either 'P' (KZbin monitors me and I can't type out this word) or to join his main channel here on KZbin. it's super affordable and packed with perks unparalleled to everything else I've seen before. you can also leave a comment and ask questions and he usually answers them all. in both scenarios, you're given links to unlisted videos here on KZbin.

[@DrJo-zf2yc]

Absolutely awesome. Your attention to each and every detail is outstanding.

[@doitdave21]

Deine Videos sind der hammer! Danke!

[@marcoschwanenberger3127]

That looks really clean! Especially the rounded, pressed top! Nice!

[@AJRestoration]

"never reuse nylon locknuts" Hehehe hold my beer.

[@nathanp3366]

Cool video. I will add that I reuse these nylon lock nuts all the time on my drones. They are used to secure the prop to the motor shaft, so they are subject to lots of vibrations. I have never had an issue.

[@therealdojj]

It's the same issue I had when I wanted to find a locking nut for my steering, 22mm and M14 So guess what I did? Yes, I made one 😁

[@GrommiD]

Everything is so simple and clever, when it shown and explained by professional. Even that short video is bringing joy and satisfaction. Thank you.

[@campbelled]

Awesome work.

[@zeplichal]

Your videos really make me want to learn working with a lathe. Thank you for your great work!

[@lolzlarkin3059]

Possibly the only person in the world that would even consider making something so readily available.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Except when they aren't available. And he couldn't find the ones he needed.

[@pyme495]

If they were used in the first place, somebody mass produces them. They weren't all handmade on a lathe. They're available somewhere.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

@@pyme495 You do understand when the car was manufactured, correct? I'm not a mechanic but even I know that things from 50 years ago have stopped being manufactured. But, hey, you do you.

[@sonorousbelchpipe1021]

Sure, most any mechanic or restorer has a $420,000 machining lathe just sitting around to make a $3 part.

[@barry5165]

Now i think you should turn this nut into an even smaller adjustable wrench 😅 your attention to detail once again is unmatched... looking forward to the next video working on the car 👍

[@beakittelscherz5419]

I really like how you tell every thought process to understand how things actually work. In Germany we have a very popular kids Programm, called "The show with the Mouse" ( Die Sendung mit der Maus) which had provided little educational films how stuff works. It runns the last 40 years, maybe more. This video (and channels) provide the same insight into life obvious things... That are in fact very interesting if you have a closer look. Well done, Sir😎👍👍👍 Also: pulling up More than 4mio subscribers with "only" 100 Videos... 👀👀👀👀 That says a lot. You are the man that *makes a new one*🤓

[@jlucasound]

Bless You!! I proudly drive an Audi s5 in the United States. German Engineers are the best. Locked 1 to1 with Japan. We have the Harley Davidson and Nuclear Stupid Stuff. Just remember everyone, we (Earthlings) are only perceived as good or bad by our "Leaders" actions. Worry not. They are being watched. Nuclear annihilation will never occur.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@James76G]

Fantastic stuff both as content to watch and content to learn from. Thank you and looking forward to the next installment on the Z.

[@chainq68k]

This video is nuts!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Glad you like it :-)

[@DiHandley]

Beautiful lathe work. Lovely to watch.

[@benjaminhislop7081]

I'm horrified to think that car will be on a public road. It's going to be immaculate.

[@nemo78]

You're taking this "I make a new one" -thing to a whole another level.

[@bronchiosaurus2766]

1:58 yeah, i hear that alot nowadays

[@mymechanicsinsights]

lol

[@InternetUser-lj7um]

😂

[@rolfnilsen6385]

This was just fun to watch. Never tought about how they make locknuts.

[@painter1420]

Надо же. Маймеханик не немой!

[@cdrive5757]

A simple but elegantly executed lathe project. I've never considered, or had to machine my own, but...if I do,... this is saved in my Shop/Lathe/Fabrication folder. Thanks! Wakodahatchee Chris

[@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse]

Is thread locker much weaker than a locking nut? Because if it isn't, I'd say the only upside to making your own is remaining true to the car's history.

[@szurketaltos2693]

"permanent" thread locker is definitely stronger but requires heat or a lot of torque to remove, much more than a nylock nut. But that's not good for maintenance.

[@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse]

@@szurketaltos2693 I mean... the stuff comes in varying strengths, no?

[@szurketaltos2693]

@@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse yes, so it is weaker, it is also much stronger. Depends on manufacturer, formulation, curing, etc. anyways, this channel is a restoration channel after all.

[@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse]

@@szurketaltos2693 True. "I make a new one" is a running gag, here :D.

[@darthcloud7]

I usually watch your content on my TV, so this is my first time in your comments. Long time fan. Keep up the good work 👏

[@garyjones2582]

Very nice work M.M... I've never seen anything like that before... How's your 240Z coming along... Hope to see more of that soon... As always, take care my friend and God Bless....

[@Vickie-Bligh]

This was for a part of the front axle. He's working away.

[@JankoWalski-uo2br]

Twoja dokładność w wykonywaniu detali mnie zachwyca .😃👍

[@zakhar_0107]

Я думаю что это уже перебор вы будете собирать эту машину 300 лет

[@DrWitoz]

New video with lathe and Gressel used. And some new knowledge. I am totally pleased.

[@hameddashti9359]

make more videos soon

[@KiLLeRBison1]

I would love to see you make a series of videos like this where you DIY uncommon parts

[@erikev]

5:48 - A part of the nylon is cutt by the sharp edge and shears off. You have to fix this problem. Some placed this can damage senstive equipement, and is an absolute fail.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

You usually don't use locknuts inside of engines or such. Just not because of the heat. This will be fine for what I'm using it.

[@nik12937]

It's always cool to see how something you use everyday is constructed.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I'm glad you like it :-)

[@senglongear258]

I can’t wait to see your next video on this massive restoration, hat off

[@ivatsbo]

Hello my dear friend Astonishing work as ever. I just wanted to share with You that in the aviation industry a different approach is used. First 99.9% of the threaded joints are self locking. There are cotter pin and wire locking used but mostly the nuts are self locking type. But because of the extreme temperature differences nylon nuts are not suitable. Aviation nuts instead of plastic rings have an elliptical opening on the top part and when you tighten it the bolt bites into the nut. Of course all the nuts are heat treated and mostly made of titanium so you can reuse them multiple times (if the technical documents allows it). So again an excellent job as always and I can't wait to see the final "product".

[@CraigsWorkshop]

That is super cool. I have never seen anyone else attempt this. You made it look easy 👍

[@claytb]

While ive seen smatterings of these vids over the years, im embarrassed to admit that i hadnt subscribed... Until now. This is now my new "candy store" 🎉🎉🎉

[@abauto5408]

Wow, that's impressive great job.

[@Bwanar1]

Cool...that's probably the most expensive lock washer on the planet. I think a lock washer would be fine for the majority of uses. 👍

[@schechnera]

I had absolutely no reason to watch this video, but I watched every second of it. Awesome as always.

[@daviddevillers6790]

Very interesting. Love your attention to detail. Thanks!

[@richmond411]

Just yesterday I was checking your feed, wondering, why you haven't published anything lately. I suspected, you either had issues in real life or lost yourself in details along the way. Turns out, it was the latter. The most precious details :-) Glad to see you back

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks a lot for being here :-)

[@ruhanvandermerwe8461]

Comedic timing and a perfectly allowable nut, as we enter NNN😂😂

[@mymechanicsinsights]

lol

[@nicovandyk3856]

Faaarrr too few videos lately, getting withdrawal symptoms from your excellent videos!!!!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I hear ya, working on getting more content out!

[@MartinW2226]

He did it again 😊 And boy am I glad I didn‘t miss this one…

[@Blade1310]

What an excellent video. Short, detailed, informative but overall easily explained and understandable. You would have made an excellent teacher with presentation skills like these! Really enjoying your channels - keep up the great work!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@mst8688]

I think you have a fullfilled life 🤩👍

[@xy_iron]

you can reuse them the plastic springs back. sure after many uses it gets less locking power but removing it once doesnt affect the locking feature. if it would the nuts would be useless as thread are already deformed after tighting

[@brizv]

Looks like a casual DIY but I can see years of experience involved ! 👍

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Nothing is impossible, thank you very much

[@andutei]

This guy seems to have a firm grasp on these nuts.

[@beabarber4300]

In Australian football it's called a squirrel grip.

[@andersjjensen]

Information I did not know I both wanted and needed. Can't wait to see freshly manufactured lock nuts on the 240Z!

[@robsoncruz5029]

As always, you make impossible tasks seem easy. Congratulations on your mastery and for inspiring us.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

It's crimped over just like when reloading a shotshell. Beautiful workQ

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much

[@tracybowling1156]

I never knew any of this. You are always so smart! And talented! Of course you can make your own lock nut!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

You can do it too!

[@leapnlarry]

That is awesome but a lot of work, it must be satisfiing to do that. Larry