I make Prismatic Aluminium Jaws for the Bench Vice - Holding with Magnets

It always annoyed me that my prismatic aluminium jaws are not a pair, they are two of the same ones instead of mirrored ones. So I need to use one of the jaws upside down to be able to us the prismatic shaped properly. Enough is enough I said and made myslf a new pair. I made them the same measurements as the old ones. I only changed the magnets, I used four smaller ones instead of two big ones, just because I couldn't find any bigger ones. I used high-strenght aluminium 7075, it's almost as strong as steel. The Jaws turned out very nice and they'll be a huge help from now on in the shop.
I hope you like my work and the video.
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웅록 윤
Time and costs of this restoration:
$10 ø40x127 aluminium 7075
$8 magnets
My camera:
Panasonic HC-V180
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
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[@lukeyworthington-wolfslair9212]

My biggest regret in life is binging all the My Mechanics videos in one day and now having to hangout like a sucker for new ones.

[@petat13]

I feel your pain 😂 😂 😂

[@ObsidianParis]

What you can do is checking out all his previous videos a in row from the beginning. When you're done, you'll probably have become a machinist too…

[@generalzugs6017]

If you're missing his videos, he'll MAKE A NEW ONE!

[@brakefree6434]

so relatable. i just end up rewatching them over and over

[@monalisachakrabarty3260]

Same

[@JohnnBray]

It’s pretty cool to notice when he’s using items that he’s restored in the past.

[@eliadbu]

Those are great tools made with craftsmanship, not like most of the junk you get today that is designed to break after certain amount of time, so you will buy new product when the old breaks.

[@lhknag]

Guest staring Oil Can and Arbor Press!

[@SoBeDragon0]

I was just coming to the comments to say exactly this.

[@mecabrico]

It is precisely an exponential pleasure when we use more and more tools that we have found, dismantled, restored. Each tool has a new story and we have a workshop like no other.

[@Kalabrese119]

@@lhknag And the vice at the end, if I'm not mistaken

[@turbo.panther]

'prismatic aluminium jaws' aka silver toblerone

[@michaelsperber3644]

Forbidden candy

[@HelmutKohlrabi]

Extra crunchy

[@rudolfmakaj5357]

@@michaelsperber3644 +]

[@ldx8492]

Spilled my coffee for this comment

[@johnmoore1025]

Only not as hard to bite through lol

[@joeyhemlock]

I think that even if you were making a knife, you'd remove the sharp edges. :)

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I remember removing the sharp edges on a big 45° chamfer ;-)

[@Beaufort-Wes]

comedy gold!

[@stormygames644]

Mark Wilder I was thinking the same thing

[@joshuaewalker]

He would just keep chamfering the edge all the way down to a single atom of metal. It'd be the sharpest knife in existence.

[@joeyhemlock]

@@mymechanicsinsights Even on the Beverly Shear you had to send the blades out to someone else for sharpening so that you wouldn't be tempted. :)

[@USSOberst]

Clean machinery, clean tools, clean workplace, makes me feel comfortable.

[@ldx8492]

Like ASMR but better!

[@anusficker-hw2xe]

I really like to see the way some tools from older projects are being used in order to make the newer projects easier.

[@selensewar]

I'm so glad to see restored instruments actually getting used instead of gathering dust at shelves.

[@kevinnobody3052]

Or being scraped out!

[@ldx8492]

@@kevinnobody3052 Terrible!

[@SussexYank]

I'd like to see him take that stainless steel 8-Ball to the pool hall!

[@BC-hs4bd]

my mechanics must be either a master watchmaker, or car prototype builder - perfect solid fit every time, no rattle, no wobbling.... PERFECT....... Chapeau !!!! 🎩

[@jflow922]

round things square, square things round. That's the machinist way

[@metallbaustamm3838]

What i like is to see the important steps, dont wasting time with long boring videos. Thanks, good Job

[@goddamnfuturama]

I think it's amazing what they hide in those metal pieces. I've found all kinds of cool stuff hidden, I just have to remove all the superflous material to reveal them.

[@TheRealColBosch]

Well said!

[@MarcHarrisx]

you produce the most beautiful work. i wish I knew you personally so I could shake your hand and be able to express how mentally satisfying your videos are. the entire process you present to us is genuine therapy. i truly appreciate you.

[@joshuam24601]

Love seeing that restored arbor press being useful in the workshop.

[@triphonique5351]

The coating of neodymium magnet is there to prevent corodation. Not a very good idea to remove it, neodymium need to be sealed.

[@COBARHORSE1]

Yes exactly. The nickel plating protects the neodymium alloy from moisture in the air.

[@triphonique5351]

@@COBARHORSE1 Epoxy coating also exists.

[@RhysMogg]

Normally I can't question any of his techniques, but when he grabbed the file I cringed!

[@darylp2380]

"I finally have a real PAIR" -well you have always had.

[@fcturner]

You mean his balls?

[@elfutbolphenom]

Fallon Turner yes Fallon. He means his balls.

[@mihaitha]

It's "I finally *grew* a real PAIR"

[@finnyoak]

Dude's like "I made a rough sketch" and it's detailed schematics.

[@andyboulet]

As an engineer myself I can confirm that is a pretty rough sketch compared to a final drawing

[@Alex-uz3fb]

There is something oddly captivating about these videos.

[@CarlosBarretoFeitozaFilho]

Turn "chaos" into "order"

[@cypphi]

exactly

[@bfunkt4313]

xD yup. I watched this whole video, and didn't even know what he was making until he shows the parts in use.

[@doovie101]

Yes, but they are very difficult to jack-off to.

[@bfunkt4313]

@@doovie101 Speak for yourself.

[@turbo.panther]

I need a workshop like yours. Fully stocked including a 'my mechanics' clone of course!!

[@HepauDK]

If you know how to use the machinery, it is more fun doing the work yourself. I really miss having access to a lathe and a mill...

[@turbo.panther]

@@HepauDK Oh I totally agree, but my skills in this area would make you laugh. Or cry.

[@ivanf.8489]

@@turbo.panther Well, with patience all can be learnt.

[@turbo.panther]

@@ivanf.8489 No argument from me on that, but it is not patience that is lacking in this case. I have approx ten million other interests including restoring antique and vintage manual typewriters. Learning how to become another 'my mechanics' is a fair way down on my 'to do' list; given enough time it might rise to the top and become a burning ambition.

[@ldx8492]

You can make a new one

[@neofox.]

my mechanic's wife: 'Hi, I bought new cutlery' mm: urge to remove sharp edges, rising... wife: 'I cant cut veggies with a spoon!' mm: 'it is now, a shiny spoon!'

[@mirrorblade6268]

Shiny is life.

[@Face2theScr33n]

That explains why he delegated the task of sharpening the Beverly Shear blades to a friend.

[@ldx8492]

@@Face2theScr33n It all comes back

[@jonny555ive]

Beautiful work sir 👍👍 No music, no frills, no gimmick. Just solid craftsmanship. Nice job.

[@jmans4928]

"My mechanics" is the new word for excellency.

[@shedmanx3640]

The perfection and methodical way that this guy works at is awesome. He’s on a totally different level to most of us. I’m a perfectionist and my restorations have to be just right or I consider them a failure. Therefore watching most other restoration channels leaves me feeling uneasy. With Meine Meckaniker, I can relax and would watch a 4 hour restoration video if he made them that long; they’re that satisfying to watch. May he never outgrow his hobby. Thank you sir, for your inspiring work. 🙏🇦🇺

[@sherannaidoo2712]

Good day mate. Thanks for the brilliant content👍, however, Filing those neodymium magnets was a bad idea. Without the protective nickel coating they will quickly oxidise. Perhaps try some enamel paint to protect the exposed surface.

[@balinthavlik7238]

And good luck removing the magnet dust from the file :)))

[@M00NM0NEY]

All that perfection deserves a beer! 🍺Now how does My Mechanics open a cold beer? Does he make a new can opener? 🤔

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Mill the cap away 😅

[@levi-lukesmith3504]

@@mymechanicsinsights legend

[@ldx8492]

But with NO sharp edges, be advised

[@DustinSeiger]

I saw these used in the German screwdriver restoration and I had hoped you would post a video for their production. Everything you do has both function and form in harmony. Truly impressive work, thank you.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

You can see that the ones from the screwdriver restoration were the old ones, as one is fixed upside down.

[@DustinSeiger]

my mechanics insights I did not catch that! I’ll have to be more observant next time.

[@danilonyanov]

When you usually eat while KZbin plays something, but this time you forgot to eat at all

[@RonakDhakan]

For the magnets it would have been better to err on the side of them sunk in than sticking out. They would still work even if they did not contact the vice.

[@GilliamVespa]

That and removing the protective candy coated shell of a neodymium magnet is not a great idea.

[@robertnicholson7733]

@@GilliamVespa Yep, They will oxidize and disintegrate in short time. Could try to recoat with an epoxy paint but I don't know how successful it would be. Depending on the quality of the magnet, the nickel coating does detach with knocks on the edges, several of my smaller neodymium magnets have started to "fall apart" in this way, the edges were too sharp.

[@DavidPulsipher]

When you get around to it - I would love to see how you clean up your equipment/shop after a project. I'm always curious about that part.

[@ProtocolOH]

Did you have to make sure that you put the magnets into the first jaw in one orientation, and the opposite orientation for the second jaw, so they would attract instead of repel when you hold the jaws together back to back?

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Yes exactly! And it was really complicated, I double checked each one at least 10 times before pressing in.

[@michaelesposito2629]

😂 MAN that would be an awful mistake to make

[@michaelesposito2629]

Then again, I’m not sure if it would cause THAT big of an issue. Would still stick to the vice. And the magnets aren’t strong enough to repel a vise

[@ProtocolOH]

@@michaelesposito2629 The jaws will stick to the vise regardless of how the magnets are oriented within the jaws. But for the jaws to stick to each other when they're removed from the vice,, those magnets have to be oriented correctly... one jaw with "north" facing up, one jaw with "south" up.

[@jchunick]

@@mymechanicsinsights I can attest to this actually being a real PITA! I work with neodymium magnets a lot and it's surprisingly easy to mess up. I found that using a marker to mark the faces that stick helps a lot to keep them oriented properly while working with them.

[@Helios8170]

Look at this dude, able to measure the depth of his cuts and stuff. Only machine I get to use these days is a brake lathe and it's a ton of guesswork because nobody knows what the numbers on any of the knobs mean.

[@mothball5425]

I would really like to see workshop tour video(s) with descriptions of the capabilities of all the machines, tools, equipment etc. Opening up the drawers, everything, finding out when and how he obtained it, if any if it has an interesting provenance etc. Also a look at the stash he keeps in stock.

[@no_one2691]

I love it when i see that you using tools that you restored some day. It's kind of a easteregg for your long time followers.

[@daffazv]

Just finished watching all videos from your main channel, now here i am for some more.

[@NicoleBest]

Can I bring you my husband for restoration of body parts? Oh better yet!!! Build me a new and improved one? Seemed like a good idea.😎 You are amazingly talented and thank you for showing us. Cheers 🍻

[@simonsackett]

That 7075 looks lovely to work with.

[@HepauDK]

Aluminium in general is a wonderful material to work with. Turning, milling, welding, you name it. :)

[@kenking3738]

Everytime I learn new things from your video...thanks 😊

[@samuelallen3570]

I love it when you say ... I MAKE NEW ONES!!!

[@MasterGeekMX]

One day I will go to switzerland and have a skill share with you. YOur mastery in metal craftmanship with my computer sciences knowledge.

[@Crash787b]

These videos are the real cure for the OCD.

[@audibal]

So happy! Great video. I swear every time a new video comes out, it’s like I won the lottery.

[@zloinaopako]

So many sharp edges to remove! Heaven!

[@rgmoore]

Note, the magnets are available in washer style and this would avoid the capture of epoxy. Once you break the outer layer of those magnets, they tend to fall apart in my experience. You might also drill a pin hole to allow epoxy to escape. Beautiful work as always.

[@subascosauce8288]

Your milling machine has a cute face. 2.11 and milling is my favourite process to watch great piece.

[@JadeOart]

Brilliant craftsmanship as always

[@Midnight.Mastermind]

I love to see that you use things you've already restored... the press

[@pitu72ger]

Beautiful milling machine. Thx for sharing

[@thomasthompson6799]

I worked in a machine shop for two years while finishing school and although I did not choose that trade as my career I am glad I can do some machine work if I need to. Great to watch a skilled machinist at work.

[@PrathameshPonkshe]

I like how you use your restored arbour as well ... Also love the attention to detail in your work 👌

[@MrArtVendelay]

Love seeing the chips fly.

[@user-ih3hw1uq2m]

Превосходное приспособление. Хорошо подойдет для работы и с деревом и с металлолом. Браво.

[@user-bj5yb4zz3s]

와~~정말 대단하십니다. 모든 영상 정말 감사히 보고있습니다. 항상 건강하세요

[@hahagagagaga4710]

I’m amazed by your works they are so precise so from now on I’m going to call you Mr precision

[@kyleblackman4447]

Man... you could DEFINITELY sell a lot of those!

[@frankmurphy5]

Your english is excellent. The mistakes you do make are minor, and end up being endearing because of how much we like you and what you do. I've always been more inclined to fix things rather than buy new ones, and your videos have really broadened my perspective on what I consider fixable. So that's awesome and I thank you!

[@alfvicente]

I think the best part is that not only you restore tools, you also get them back to work (like the press at 6:14)

[@mymechanicsinsights]

And the oiler ;-)

[@Verrucca00]

The Oiler is probably my favorite!

[@TheVirgilio77]

Superb Don't have any more words to describe my appreciation

[@t0mn8r35]

Beautiful job as always. I watch other channels which are also good but your work is the cleanest and most precise.

[@iosilver9920]

21 seconds in and he’s already delivering the goods 😆

[@UnkemptMinecraft]

I hope you melt down all the shavings and reforge into a new block of aluminium. Real cost saver 👍🏻

[@tracybowling97]

This is why I continue to watch. You really do have a talent with metal. Well done...again!

[@johankralt5318]

They came out very nice. Superb execution. I appreciate the work you did. Thanks for sharing.

[@DocFr4nk]

I don't know why but somehow watching machining and restoration of old tools is very satisfying

[@misterhangman3586]

The perfect video to watch in the morning......very satisfying!, now I’m inspired and ready to go to work!! Thanks......💯👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@RobertBosworth]

I know very little about machining but this is still fascinating to watch. That arbor press you used is my favorite restoration. It is a piece of art. Love your videos, keep them coming. 🛠

[@Lmr6973]

Amazing milling machine. Must be a joy to use.

[@djosbun]

The magnet idea is genius. Thank you for sharing another superb video!

[@MrWoinsveta]

И станки твои друзья и голова с руками на месте. Здорово!!!

[@BasedBidoof]

So well done. I wanna get into machining as a result of watching your vids. It's so satisfying seeing the hard work pay off.

[@bigmacro]

I just love this, it gave me goosebumps! How can anyone dislike this? Thank you very much for this video!

[@akbarchaki9579]

Awesome work i have not seen before like this type of work

[@marty01957]

Very nice, MM! Great video!

[@girliegal440]

7:06, "Now I finally have a real pair"...okaaaaaaaay. ROTF!!!

[@ryanderoche3330]

So satisfying! Great work as usual!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much Ryan :-)

[@robertgrell486]

Really looking good ,Yours work 👍

[@user-jf5cz3yn1g]

imagination・・・creativity I can not think of it for ordinary people

[@tired1911]

WOW is that ever cool. Nicely done!

[@Armandoluis20]

Wonderful to watch!

[@Legal_Addiction]

Nicely done sir! Watching milling videos is so satisfying!

[@Toledosteal]

It's really cool seeing you use tools you have restore previously.

[@Priyvaa]

The Rusty Arbor Press 🤩 one of my favorites videos... love the blue color 😃 Just a curiosity... something can be done with all this aluminum scraps? Amazing video as always 👏

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Yes, recycling ;-)

[@KatanaGuy]

@@mymechanicsinsights How about a small foundry for casting? You could "pour" a new one!

[@vivaanpatange7194]

@@KatanaGuy imagine if he makes a play button with all the scrapes 😂

[@Kingkilla0127]

He should make a video of what he does with all the recycling.

[@leozschokke8856]

@@KatanaGuy I don't think recasting aluminium is easily done by yourself, to get good alloy results, but I am not a metallurgy person, just a mechatronics engineer

[@russellfernandes9607]

And we continue to appreciate your work with admiration 👍🏻

[@jerrycoleman2610]

Pieces of art, thanks for sharing your knowledge, talents, skills, and your video.!.!.!.

[@charlesbeaudelair8331]

This channel is the best tech ASMR I know.

[@maggs131]

I love that small milling machine. I've used a monstrous Bridgeport but yours seems just as capable for smaller items. I wish I could find one like it

[@SpicyBonsai]

Looking very nice! The only thing I am a little concerned about is that you filed the protective coating off the magnets. I am not sure what the implications of that are, but you might want to add a very thin layer of lacquer to protect the exposed magnet.

[@7636kei]

Is making the magnet holes a little too deep and then place some filling to compensate once the glued magnets are in a good idea? (TBF, I have never even gotten into a 'shop like this.)

[@SpicyBonsai]

@@7636kei the closer you can get the magnets to the surface of the material they should adhere to, the better! I think that a small gap or a thin epoxy layer will not be an issue though.

[@xenonram]

@@7636kei The holes for the magnets should have been recessed ~ 20 thou, to avoid the magnets shattering if they impact something. And that was a pretty tight press fit, so a TINY amount of glue would have sufficed to not have the hydraulic issues. Filing of the nickel plating was a bad idea too. They'll start to oxidize, swell, and then start to break apart.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Yeah should've definitely make them deeper. Didn't expect the hydraulic function to be that bad. But after i pressed them in there was no way in going back and i had to file them off. If they break i maybe can peel them out or if i need to make new ones then i make them deeper. Lesson learned. Thanks for the comments.

[@tomb34536]

Deff worth trying to avoid! Also the actual magnet material can be pyrophoric under cutting/drilling and produces some especially not great dust. Neodymium magnets are best kept in their factory state.

[@pgsibilo]

I love watching your videos, please do make more 👍👍👍

[@brianmason8400]

Perfection as always !!

[@nihminus6612]

super cool build!

[@GabrielAlejandroZorrilla]

When I read the phrase "swiss precision" my mechanics comes to my mind.

[@fedjabajrovic5705]

When I read the phrase "swiss precision" my mechanics comes to my mind.

[@shutlexpc]

Amazing work, made for and with restored tools, 100% efficient!!!

[@Rybolov46]

Можно бесконечно смотреть ваши ролики, жаль только короткие и редко выходят😂 отличная работа, лайк👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@leo150125]

Well done mate!

[@arturomaldonado3528]

Very well done...!!

[@petrstuntbiker885]

Nice work 👍😉

[@prasadvn524]

Loved the video.Very useful jaws indeed

[@isiah1977]

Awesome job

[@Cole-xq2tl]

That old face mill likes the aluminum a lot more than that tool steel you used for the knurling tool!

[@janeconroy6113]

Your milling machine reminds me of the film "Robots". I'm sure one of the characters looks very similar! Lovely to watch. Thank you.

[@teacher5376]

Super ! All the best ,

[@faithdenelzen8808]

Great job again 👏 👍 👌