A FANCY Lathe Tool Height Gauge || INHERITANCE MACHINING

[@matthewdebeer8453]

"What good is a machine shop if I can't make an over complicated version of a tool I don't really need?" I don't even have a machine shop, and I feel this

[@H3rry118]

Time to make a machine shop, somehow

[@matthewdebeer8453]

@@H3rry118 well I don't really need it, so I guess I had better get started on an over complicated one right away

[@mooreevair]

I feel this . but with a conventry die holder. I needed to thread 7 parts yesterday and damn if I didn't want to single point thread, or use the janky die holder, which I ended up using anyway after trying several other more complicated methods. I really want to make the die holder like Swap Lamp made on his channel, but..time..

[@josephlovell6951]

​@mooreevair I like the electronic lead screw project clough42. Now I can cut any threads and it takes out the guess work. And no changing gears

[@mooreevair]

@@josephlovell6951 I've watched some of what he did. I think I'll need to revisit it . cheers

[@dscroop]

Love your videos, but everytime I watch your drawing, as an ex-drafter (sadly only on CAD) , I can't help but thing you should create a 2nd channel dedicated to a complete ASMR style video of just your sketchs.

[@matthasaname]

I second this suggestion. Every shot is macro. Mic preamp turned way up. No narration. Mmmmmmmm.

[@rhombo323]

​@@matthasaname i can hear it now "Shhhhckk,,,, shhhhhckk,,,,shhck"

[@ikbendusan]

@@matthasaname thanks i hate it

[@Bob_Adkins]

I like a few seconds of drawing too, it brings back memories. But a whole channel dedicated to it? Naaaah.

[@420people]

Love me some quality drafting footage!

[@giovannicintolo89]

You're not a wannabe toolmaker, you've got it. I've been a machinist all my life, was a manufacturing engineer for a few years, and a machine shop teacher for a few as well. I'm really blown away with your talent. The pin or rod through a hole on top of the vice trick can be a life saver. Use it with two holes and two pins and you can get very accurately milled angles, although you may have to skim the top of your vise jaws for the 2 pin route. I have seen a couple of shop made tool height setters out in industry. Typically just an L shaped block that is non adjustable. The Tsugami swiss types screw machines I programmed and ran for a few years came with an adjustable magnetic one, but these were used for the tool stick-out length, not setting the center height. None were as beautiful or functional as this.

[@InheritanceMachining]

That really means a lot! Thank you! I hope my ideas end up helping or inspiring others to tackle problems of their own. Also yes that 2 pin method you mention is great! Though I never considered checking/skimming the top face of my jaws. Fortunately they weren't critical parts!

[@RobertBrown-lf8yq]

I’ll second the ‘inspirational’ comment. I note that your finished products closely match your ‘old school’ drawings… in quality as well as ‘to dimension’. I’m in my late 70’s…. and you are definitely inspiring me to ‘up my (old) game 🤣🤬 Regards Robert

[@robbiecarter5640]

20yrs of machining and I have never seen a setup like that! I am beyond impressed. Hope you don't mind...but I think I will make one for myself from your design. Love your videos! Keep them coming!

[@DanielMartinez-xy5mk]

Talented!!!! I've Been Fabricating For Most Of My Life And Now That My Body Is Hurting To Much That I Have Decided To Try My Skills In The Machine Room , Been Exciting Times But After Seeing This Display Of Pure Knowledge Is Making Me Eager To Get Back To Work And It's Saturday , lol , I Hope You Don't Mind But I'm Going To Attempt To Make Something Like This Guage , If Not I'll Buy One , lol

[@InheritanceMachining]

@@robbiecarter5640 Be my guest! Thank you

[@brandonclifton2027]

Anyone else here to wind down before bed? My six year old daughter and I are!

[@Boltboy-kh7yw]

You are the type of machinist that i aspire to be. The ability to not only design but perfectly manufacture anything that you want is inspiring and extremely impressive to me. One day i want to have my own machines and be able to tackle your projects myself

[@Eric-vq9nq]

Depending on your location there may be a Makerspace nearby that could let you get started right away.

[@InheritanceMachining]

You very kind! Thank you. I hope you get there one day, man!

[@Rickd-jh7iw]

As a trained Draftsman that learned on a board, it's really nice to see someone doing a really nice hand drawn drawing. The invention of CAD made life a lot easier, but it lost the romance. Drafting standards suffered too as speed became more important than details. With laser cutting and CNC programming direct from the CAD model, some drawings we issue now just have a couple of views with overall dimensions and a note stating "See CAD model for detail dimensions".

[@PenumbralFigure]

I really like that term, "magnetically transparent." Your cinematography and machine work is gorgeous as always!

[@InheritanceMachining]

I felt pretty clever with that one 😁 Thanks!

[@michaelfmarcos]

Where in the world have you been my man, I’ve been checking daily for videos in case KZbin algo hasnt surfaced it. Hope all is well, looking forward to the next installment.

[@InheritanceMachining]

All is well! Just had to skip a video after getting tied up with some home projects that took longer than expected. New video tomorrow 😁

[@lilylodon]

The most relaxing 22 minutes of the week, thank you.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thank you as well!

[@haraldd.4910]

When something went terrible wrong in the workshop, your channel is there to relax and calm down. Thank you for beeing my therapist!

[@30bones]

Civil designer of 30 years and your drafting brings back a lot of memories. Super cool channel

[@Jordan-9093]

You sir are an artist! Thank you for keeping manual machining alive!!! Keep it up Brandon!

[@InheritanceMachining]

Can't let the computers have all the fun! 😂 Thanks!

[@dodojesusrex5380]

I´ve watched every single video you uploaded, ever since your first one. I was instantly hooked, since even back then you had this mesmerising, soothing and well thought out way of doing things. I´ve seen you fail, I´ve seen you succeed and I enjoyed every second of it. I´m a apprentice machinist and I love my job so much it´s more like a passion. And, It really makes my whole day every second friday, when I come home from making chips and get to see your next project. You´re a talent at making machining interesting and enjoyable to watch! Keep up this good work, Brandon!

[@InheritanceMachining]

I remember you username from the early days 😁 My hope with this channel was to bring my own take on the hobby I love so much. So it really means a lot, you saying that. Thanks for the support all along the way!

[@CraigsWorkshop]

And... another fortnightly parcel of machining joy has been delivered to my screen 😁 Thank you Brandon. Really loving these videos.

[@InheritanceMachining]

You bet, man! Thanks for the support as always!

[@BruceBoschek]

Shop-built tools are the sign of a true craftsman. Beautiful work, as always. Thanks for sharing this.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks, Bruce!

[@RonCovell]

Your machining projects are a joy to watch, with some of the most beautiful cinematography on KZbin!

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks so much, Ron!

[@Horus9339]

I'll say it again, beautiful. There is something almost surgically about the tools you make. The finish, the style/design, really impressive work. Thank you for sharing your time with us.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Absolutely my pleasure. And thank you for the nice comments as always!

[@ianbrown5314]

Makes my Fridays better!!

[@jtarver8256]

I'm a machinist and look forward to watching his videos every sat morning with my coffee. This guy is great!

[@InheritanceMachining]

😎 Thanks!

[@bryanwanek46]

Love your builds! Thanks for sharing. Going to attempt this one at some point. Having your tools at precisely the right height makes such a difference in performance.

[@ginge6365]

Great vid as usual! Your work both behind and infront of the Camera is top class! You deserve so much recognition.

[@InheritanceMachining]

That is very nice of you to say. Thank you!

[@dibbuk5730]

It is awesome how you are able to carry an idea from an initial concept to a finished tool. You make it look easy.

[@InheritanceMachining]

A 20 minute video certainly doesn't do it justice. But hours of my scratching my head also isn't very entertaining! 😂 But in all seriousness, thank you

[@robertcrossley9803]

magical to watch from conception to end. Finally your thoughts on paper are found to work, that must be very satisfying. Nothing in the junk box even better. Thanks for the video

[@InheritanceMachining]

It's always the best when it actually works! Thanks, Robert!

[@mcleodautomation]

KZbin is stunned. I can't believe it has never, until today, recommended this channel.

[@EngineeringCommonsLLC]

Very nice, you should consider a custom flat dial indicator tip or attachment to help read the height at the tip of the insert. I've always found it difficult to line up the rounded tips like that. Beautiful build!

[@InheritanceMachining]

That's a great idea! Thank you 😁

[@marley589]

Thanks, you have saved thousands of other comments stating the obvious. It's the part that actually touches the tool tip, which is readily available & was not used?

[@lespacecowboy]

That eccentric flag machined really well. Great to see your manual skills improving in each and every video

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks, Colin! I wasn't sure how much trouble that was going to give me but I think my insert selection made a huge difference

[@garyparkerson9527]

Having now watched all of your videos, first randomly, then again in chronological order, I have an observation: You could anticipate every conceivable eventuality, no matter how seemingly trivial, execute the part, step by tediously planned step, then report that, as always, there were no surprises. Or, you can do what you do, which makes for a far more engaging human tale. Throw in your compelling intergenerational backstory, and … well, thank you for every blissful minute.

[@InheritanceMachining]

I could even manage to think through everything in that level of detail I would probably only be able to make a video once every 6 months haha! I guess that means messing up is sometimes faster than planning all the way through 😉 Thanks

[@WekaWindows]

word to the wise - you can make a flat bottomed point for the indicator to capture the exact cutting edge, m2.5 thread from what I remember? Also are carbide faced ones if you want it to hold up longer. Not super hard to hand lap yourself from an old insert either.

[@greggminkoff6733]

All I can say is: Another PERFECT project completed ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks! 😁

[@seethedeo]

Truly my favorite channel on KZbin. Found your videos because I tinker, but more just the basics of metalworking, ginding/sharpening, acid etching, stonewashing what have you. But, I always come back to this channel because it really showcases the journey of creating something, lucky breaks, box of shame, mistakes, calculated success, elbow grease. I come into every video like, "I've never seen this tool in my life, why is this necessary?", and leave every video like, "well, of course it's necessary, that's what it is, what else could do that?". Thanks for the relaxing and enlightening content IM, appreciate you!

[@ChrisS-pr6hj]

The fact that you reply to nearly every single comment, even a few days after publication, is astonishing to me and certainly is a wonderful show to your character. Mad respect. And as always, great machine work!

[@InheritanceMachining]

I certainly try my best when I can. Thanks for the support, man!

[@steelshepherd6843]

Good stuff. Perfect blend of planning, drawing, machining, and finishing meshed together with flawless production and a little bit of story telling. I have been watching YT for a longtime since I moved away from traditional TV over a decade ago and this channel is a great example of why.

[@InheritanceMachining]

That really means a lot! Thank you!

[@zeanyt2372]

You know it's good content when you want to rewatch it like TV shows. I think that's really all I can say.

[@InheritanceMachining]

That means a lot actually. Thanks!

[@Username_5536]

honestly, your channel gave me all the motivation to give all my efforts in my machining classes to make the best pieces, I wasn't all that motivated for personal reasons, but watching your videos made reignite that passion for making the best job for the satisfaction of knowing you made something really good, it's only a shame I discovered your channel at the end of the classes, but still, it quickly became one of my favorites and made me discover a new favorite hobby

[@starlitstreet]

I'm genuinely amazed that you can produce such high quality videos at such a high frequency. With how good these videos are, I'd be fine waiting months.

[@InheritanceMachining]

It does help that I'm able to do this full time. And that my wife is an amazing video editor 😁 But still, thank you!

[@bliviont]

I think it's fantastic! Having dedicated tools for common tasks greatly improves speed and work flow.

[@InheritanceMachining]

I'm glad we see it the same way!

[@sachie123]

Mesmerising...don't know what I like the machining,design,drawing,video or the narration......🤩🤩🤩

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks!

[@GlitchDX]

He who dies with the most toys, wins at life.

[@Barty.Crowell]

Found the channel in the last couple days and have watched almost every video since. The level of quality of the videos, prints, and parts are beyond impressive. I'm missing machining more and more with every video.

[@richardhouston7277]

You are a very talented person. I used to work in injection moulding. Tool makers.... engineering plastics. Very relatable with the lathe and Bridgeport. And the measuring equipment. Look forward to your next projects. All the best.

[@denachtegaal2007]

And again a delightful video. Thank you so much. I have a one year old here and with all the stresses of life, your videos always manage to calm me down completely. Keep going!

[@InheritanceMachining]

Glad I could bring a little bit of respite your way. Thanks, man!

[@martinbeaumier7172]

I’m a machinist and this is my favorite machining channel, love the vibe and the quality of your work! Keep it up!

[@InheritanceMachining]

Much appreciated!

[@nathanielkhoom6043]

I could watch your work for hours. Beautiful machining.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thank you

[@Factory400]

As impressed as I am with your design, drafting, and machining......I am most impressed that you created a time machine while not feeling it necessary to make this channel about that. 🤩

[@keithlincoln1309]

Your talent as a machinist and making videos is unmatched. But to read the comments and see how many you reply to is amazing!

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thank you 😁 I do try to reply to as many as I can. If someone has something nice to say I can help but thank them!

[@ot0m0t0]

Man Im so tired and this video will heal me right now. Thank you.

[@Lwimmermastermetalart]

Another amazingly well done project. I would imagine by the time you’re my age you will have a true machine shop museum . Great video as always young man 🤙🏻

[@steinmargunnarsson3709]

If you use a tool just once, you need it. Excellent craftsmanship as always.

[@InheritanceMachining]

very true! Thank you

[@rocketprops3739]

FIRST! Awesome, meticulous work as always.

[@rbdesignsnh]

this channel is probably one of the best things about Friday.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Daww, shucks 😊

[@HexenzirkelZuluhed]

These are the very best of projects. Looking really good!

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thank you!

[@AdeSwash]

Your videos and your builds are awesome, I love the way you consider the aesthetics to beautify a simple tool, reminds me of the architects of the Edwardian/Victorian era, good on you man!

[@bradleyhowes848]

After stumbling across your channel, I decided to (deliberately) throw myself down the rabbit hole. My approach to learning is to do projects. I’m rewatching this video now and I’m struck by your line about this not being something that’s strictly needed. I’ve seen though many times how such tools are often some of the best made!

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

Gorgeous chips from that eccentric part 😍 and a beautifully finished and functional tool, fantastic!

[@InheritanceMachining]

😁Thanks!

[@ShinnahWilde]

This channel is my therapy.

[@ytadmin]

I have never seen someone make a "G" like that before... now I have. Love your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@InheritanceMachining]

😂 Thanks

[@savage_x89]

No side projects or box of shame this time. Well done! Great project and great video 👍

[@InheritanceMachining]

I get by every once in a while 😁 Thanks!

[@mumblbeebee6546]

You’re quite the eccentric machinist now… Very beautiful tool and not unnecessary at all!

[@InheritanceMachining]

😂 Thanks! It turned out pretty handy after all!

[@cybergaming42424]

You content scratches my brain in the best way possible.

[@robb1267]

"The general theme of this project is making something I don't strictly need, so I'm going to spice it up a bit" is one of the greatest sentences ever. And it's why we're here! I'm less than 3 minutes in and already I'm having fun. I hope there are side projects...

[@InheritanceMachining]

😂 I have my moments. Thanks, man!

[@midnightsuns1000rr]

Your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. The combo of your skill and sense of humor is perfect. I hope you make many many more videos.

[@InheritanceMachining]

No plan to stop anytime soon 😊 Thanks!

[@LordViktor299]

Thanks to you I was able to use the Mill at my work and use it in a way that didn't get my kicked off by the grump that usually runs it. Thank you kind sir.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Hey! Thanks awesome haha Glad I could help!

[@samec88]

This is awesome. As someone who uses the tailstock for setting heights Im definitely going to look at making one of these asap

[@InheritanceMachining]

I don't think you will regret it! Thanks

[@RogerHubner-g5p]

I have been watching your informative videos, long enough to appreciate your brand of humor. I particularly liked this offering; as like so many others setting the tool height is a bit of a pain; not so much now that I moved from the that damnable 'lantern' to a proper QCTP.

[@gorak9000]

No side project? No part in the box of shame? Nice!

[@jsteifel]

That's a great idea for a height gauge. And not overly complicated. Well done.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks!

[@sophakpeth4346]

Am I the only one that’s more impressed with the drawing than the matching?

[@DamienDarkside]

It's also becoming more and more impressive the amount of custom tools you have in your videos. As you make more things, you use them in your projects so they end up on camera in practical use. Seeing your custom knurling tool in use made me remember that video and how many more you've made. Commenting before the inevitable "New Shop Size" or something similar video.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Making a tool that actually ends up being useful is probably as rewarding as making it in the first place. There may come a time where the only thing I use is hand made tools! Thanks, man

[@therestorationshop]

If we couldn't find problems where they don't exist and over-design the solutions I'm not really sure what we'd do. You've done a great job with the channel, I really enjoy the presentation of your projects.

[@InheritanceMachining]

You make a good point 😁 Thank you!

[@rukinaa]

I really enjoy watching you make these tools but man, watching you draw the plans by hand just never ceases to amaze me! Keep up the amazing work

[@InheritanceMachining]

😁 Not the most efficient. But neither is manual machining haha Thanks!

[@rukinaa]

@@InheritanceMachining Definitely is not the most efficient but it's a skill that's getting lost over time with everyone using a computer/tablet/drawing screen to do this. I don't really see the fun in that anyways and it's just really cool to have these plans drawn by hand

[@Arthur-ue5vz]

Clever! Yeah, I caught the trapped air early on :) Overall, nice job! Thanks for sharing!

[@InheritanceMachining]

Similar past experience yourself? haha Thanks!

[@Arthur-ue5vz]

@@InheritanceMachining 😀

[@Eagleheardt]

The hand grinding the round edges is so SO nice. Love the content, please keep it up! You're amazing

[@InheritanceMachining]

Much appreciated! Thank you!

[@jodyvanliew2514]

Great job . I really like all the thought that went into this and the solid functionality . Keeping tools on center in a lathe is critical .

[@TheBlaert]

Love it. I've been in the precision engineering business for 25 years. Mainly programming big CNC profilers but various other bits and pieces too. I admit I'm a terrible machinist so I love seeing people who do it well. You got a new sub

[@InheritanceMachining]

Much appreciated!

[@stringmanipulator]

another great projekt. I love your videos, and the fact that you share your misstakes and the solution for them. and also the way you narrate your videos 👌

[@InheritanceMachining]

Much appreciated! Thanks!

[@robertschauer376]

Because it was a "Nice to Have" vs "Have to Have" it makes it all the better!

[@InheritanceMachining]

You know... I think you are right!

[@joelawton123]

I love to see previous builds in use :)

[@InheritanceMachining]

I make them for a reason 😁

[@garth849]

I keep an old-school B&S surface gauge, not unlike the one showed earlier, set to center-line height on my go-to lathe, but I fully understand your engineer's rationalization for making a dedicated tool. Given time I would probably do something similar. I love your attention to detail and especially pencil drawing of your projects. I'm nearing retirement age and that's how I learned. I have some experience with CAD, but nothing beats the satisfaction of producing an engineering drawing with pencil (and, importantly, an eraser!) Thanks!

[@triggerhappysjw5343]

having more tools gives you more opertunities to do weirder set ups, keep them coming man love your videos

[@InheritanceMachining]

exactly! Thanks

[@azaelmoyano1298]

Its awesome to see you using your own custom made tool to make more custom made tools I mean it works !

[@InheritanceMachining]

Machine shop things... ❤ 😂😂

[@stevesteve6506]

I initially thought, silly machinist, they already make inexpensive height gauges that work well. But then watched what you made, WAY BETTER and cooler!! Can’t wait to try to make one and curse my way through the process. 😅

[@InheritanceMachining]

😂 I call dibs on the swear jar! Thanks

[@ethancrane4476]

I'm currently being trained to become a machinist at the shop I work for, these videos keep me motivated to keep learning. Thanks for making such cool videos.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Glad to hear that, man! Thanks a bunch

[@GrayRustWolf]

As Usual, Your videos are a joy to watch

[@ZacKoch]

The solutions you come up with to solve problems are amazing. Nice work

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks!

[@alekskanev3576]

Very nice project ! Keep up the great work !

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks!

[@junior1138]

Your work seems to have something of an art deco flavour

[@briansavage932]

Blessed are the Gods! Our boy has uploaded a new build!

[@salkabalani1482]

"What good is a machine shop if I can't use it to make an over-complicated version of something I don't technically need" Truer words were never spoken

[@itsafineone8872]

Dude, You killed it. My favorite kind of project-because I want to or because I can. Been watching since vid one. Thanks for bringing me along.

[@InheritanceMachining]

If I'm being honest, that almost always part of my motivation 😂 Thanks, man!

[@tdg911]

I just need to copy/paste all of my comments here.. As always, amazing work, amazing videography and narration. Thank you for sharing. Much love and gratitude.

[@InheritanceMachining]

😂 Well I appreciate you taking the time to type it out every video! Thanks as always!

[@davidchanget2563]

As always, you never cease to impress. Look forward to your content weekly. Your love of machining is very evident in the craftsmanship you achieve.

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks, David!

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Make you wonder how many absolutely amazing shop built tools are out there. Very nice tool. Thanks for sharing.

[@InheritanceMachining]

That's a really good point. I'll bet there crazy collections all over the place from retried toolmakers. Maybe I'll be one of them 😂 Thanks!

[@msheaver]

Instead of looking at this as an unnecessary extravagance, I'm pretty sure Adam Savage would posit that it is a tool needed to remove a barrier to creative flow. Beauty and convenience do have huge. positive impacts on life in the shop. That is a much better, and more realistic, justification for this project! Jus' sayiin'!

[@InheritanceMachining]

Now that is very true indeed! No doubt a reasoning behind a lot of my tools. Especially that camera gantry build

[@SharkyMoto]

your channel has grown to be one of my favourites, thanks for sharing your journey

[@InheritanceMachining]

My pleasure! Thanks for following along 😊

[@cogentdynamics]

I still love you man… but, magnets in the machine shop absolutely suck. In my humble opinion. I still enjoy the content and of course your presentation. I have the same bandsaw pusher. Making one like that in steel or aluminum seems like a fun project! 😊

[@InheritanceMachining]

normally I agree, but I thought I'd give it a try anyway 😁 Also that does sound like a great project. my plastic one always feels like it's on the verge of snapping haha

[@rasmus1600]

I've always just had a piece of brass round stock that i turn the end of it to see if there's a small dimple in the end. If there is i adjust and check again. That usually does the trick. For a rough reference i know on my lathe that 235mm from the ways meassured with a ruler is a good start. But having a reference AND an indicator really speeds up the process and should be spot on everytime. Really nice work!

[@InheritanceMachining]

Thanks! Thats a great way as well and honestly Ive made adjustments on the fly when I see I'm getting a small dimple as well. One other advantage with this tool is you can mount and set a new tool mid process without needing to access your chuck or tailstock!

[@patrik978]

So good. My favourite crafting channel

[@Nadeli0]

I love these videos, I know fuck all about machining, but it is super interesting to watch your videos! Hearing your voice is also really relaxing and the machining noises only add to it! Defintely one of my favorite channels ❤

[@NavySturmGewehr]

Can you do a follow up video on your camera gantry, how it's working, how you use it, etc? You could have soldered the knob on too... that might have been more reliable than loctite? When I ran a waterjet, I would measure the offset from the start point to the edge of the nozzle. The nozzle diameter was known, so divide by two and I had my traverse distance. I find reference measuring like that fascinating.

[@janmuller4343]

always nice to see a new video from you

[@InheritanceMachining]

😊