Jimmy Diresta Band Saw Restoration, Pt 10: Single Point Cutting Left Hand Threads on the Metal Lathe

Jimmy Diresta Band Saw Restoration, Part 10: Single Point Cutting Left Hand Threads on the Metal Lathe
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[@barryh9748]

I've been running a mill and a lathe for about 40 years and can do setups in my sleep (not really), but explaining what and how to do it like Mr. Rucker can is an art unto itself. I know I couldn't do it, kudos to a good teacher!

[@johnyoungquist6540]

Great threading sequence. Most just show the cut when newcomers really need to see the coordinated lever action. Nice job.

[@JT-tz5hp]

Thanks for the lesson Keith!

[@MorseB]

Thanks for showing all the knobs and levers at the beginning. Not all of us know how all these levers and knobs work.

[@cynicbeliever40]

Thanks for the tutorial Keith!

[@talegunner115]

Even though I don't own a metal lathe or have the knowledge how to set them up, I love watching your work Keith.

[@halfnelson6115]

Great explanation of the lathe settings. I'd like to see more of that type of thing on other machines. Thank you.

[@richardklein6720]

Great job explaining the process, thanks

[@jcs6347]

Thanks Keith!

[@1903A3shooter]

THAT Monarch lathe is a Sweet Heart.

[@migueltorres6073]

That was very helpful. I will try it for fun.

[@misterdeedeedee]

that 0 stop is a great feature, i wish my machine had one for sure

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Excellent job on this overview. The explanations and camera angles are fantastic!!!

[@johncloar1692]

Thanks for Sharing...

[@Hoaxer51]

Thanks Keith for the left hand threading lesson, excellent job as always. I really enjoyed all the different camera angles, that really helps in understanding all the steps and what you’re actually doing with your hands during those steps. This video would be a great primer for anyone who wants to learn cutting threads, either left hand or right hand threads. Thanks for leaving in the part where your halfnut doesn’t engage perfectly, I was just wondering what you’d do if it didn’t engage right. So thanks for leaving that in. Wishing you and yours and everyone else a Happy New Years!

[@JB-kw4ug]

Great video as always, thanks JB San Diego

[@millomweb]

A lot of video effort in this one - different camera angles and good explanations of what you were doing :)

[@bernardwill7196]

Happy New Year to you and your family

[@ponga782]

Nice job.. I bought a 9"A benctop and I love it! I am also working on decruding an early 40's 16" tool room South Bend. I can't wait to get it all cleaned up and back in service.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Thank you for showing the step by step on cutting left-hand threads, watched and as always enjoyed it. Keep up your dedication to your KZbin channel have learned and enjoyed your channel for many years. Gary👍

[@SFarling]

Great video!

[@scottpecora371]

Thanks for taking the time from your busy life to share this knowledge with the rest of us. Oh where were you when I was taking the first year of college machine shop. I've learned so much more from you, Keith F, Adam, Brian, Dave R, at old time steam, and Curtis with Cutting Edge Machinery in Australia, and his dog Homey, and so many more.

[@varmint243davev7]

Thank You !

[@paulcooper2897]

Engaging video! Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@july8xx]

When making a non-standard thread I always make the nut first. It is a lot easier to test the fit using the nut than trying to test the internal thread using the shaft. Also using standard thread with an easily obtainable nut would make it easier for later repairs if necessary. But I must add this was a fantastic tutorial on thread cutting.

[@ruidh]

In his last video, Keith said he didn't have the correct stock for the nut.

[@ellieprice363]

I agree. He should have made the nut first, especially since it’s non standard left hand to be fitted to the long heavy shaft. It will be interesting to see how he does that. I’m guessing he’ll need to machine a short shaft with L.H. threads to use as a thread gage.

[@stxrynn]

Brilliant. I'm putting that tip in the mental toolbox. Thank you.

[@daleburrell6273]

...that's the TRUTH-!!!

[@clayz1]

@@ellieprice363 Yes, a short thread gage for the nut. Now you can make a spec nut. But the shaft will be in spec too because it gets measured directly. So no need for the nut except for the satisfaction of screwing it on. Unless you want a nut that has minimum clearance (like a thou or two instead of .003/.007 probably, just guessing). A tight custom fit is nice.

[@tomcarlson3244]

Myself being completely ignorant on machining I appreciate seeing how it is done, thank you

[@19672701]

Always like threading on the lathe.Jimmy should have a great saw when done. HappyNewYear!

[@jbergenudd]

A master class in left hand threading!

[@casycasy5199]

great detail .thanks

[@tinkmarshino]

So much fun...

[@benpress8884]

This whole series has been fascinating so far. Hope to see another major restoration like this soon.

[@tonyschiffiler4816]

Thank you Keith , good teacher!

[@myharris]

Much the best tutorial on thread-cutting I've seen yet. The thread dial was the missing link for me personally - no-one seems to cover this. Simple and obvious when you know how, but baffling for a beginner to hear people refer to a 'dial' and a 'number' without ever putting it in context or showing you what they're talking about. I now feel confident enough to actually try it myself - thank you!

[@rebelyank6361]

I was confused by that as well. Finally understand now.

[@philipmackin1025]

Check Abom79 @ kzbin.info he shows how this is done.

[@rebelyank6361]

@@philipmackin1025 Thank you, I will.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Great teaching video! Gave instructions for the person who's never cut a thread before, but threw in a couple of nuggets for the more experienced people!

[@93Martin]

I recently watched a video you made of doing a left handed thread at the museum for a blacksmith drill of sorts

[@alfiversen7023]

Happy new year! I find this channel to be inspiering and interesting even though I am a wood worker by trade. Good craftsmanship is universal. Someone would benefit from being your - apprentice.

[@tomeasley5979]

Keith, this has been an awesome series of lessons! Greatly appreciated. Thanks for being a great instructor!

[@Farm_fab]

I bought an Asian made mill/drill, and I'm patiently waiting for it's arrival. I'll be a beginner at this, so I'll learn by doing.

[@barrishautomotive]

Great place to start. That was my first machine too.

[@Pamudder]

Thank you for your wonderful instruction! Happy New Year!

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

Double Boost does left hand threading without even trying to.😁

[@ellieprice363]

I saw that funny video. He cut LH internal threads in a big aluminum shaft two different ways thinking they were RH.

[@mbruce4152]

Much appreciated lesson, great camera angles! No room for errors, need to bring your A game on this task

[@Kevinardo]

I really appreciate how good of a problem solver Keith is. I feel like I learn as much about metal turning as I do how to think through out a challenge.

[@ksingleton101]

Happy New Year, Everyone!

[@atcguy77]

Thanks for the details, Keith. I'm new at learning to use a metal lathe (a cheap, little-bitty hobbyist bench lathe, but a lathe none the less) and this helps me understand it tremendously. Keep up the good work.

[@dcobel60]

Great lesson in threading Keith, when this is project is completed and time goes by (40-50 years) and were not around to warn the next person that takes this machine apart,...would it be appropriate to stamp LH on the end of the shaft?

[@foxwood67]

Couldnt agree more. Had that been done originally it would have saved Keith a bunch of time and work.

[@dennisleadbetter7721]

Left handed nuts usually have a groove cut in them do indicate that, just look at your oxy set, fuel gas is left handed. I have seen mechanics tricked by left handed threads on wheel nuts on left side of trucks.

[@jhueth3969]

Definitely easier for everyone to label it. However I always try to check the angle of the threads when dissembling rotating parts if there is one thread you can see. Down to left or right. Has saved me before,lol.

[@millomweb]

@@dennisleadbetter7721 It would be different if all vehicles were the same. It doesn't help that they're not !

[@millomweb]

@@jhueth3969 If all nuts were undone by engineers, not such a problem. If turning a nut doesn't loosen it but tightens it, it's a sure sign of a left hand thread. You just need a sensitive enough feel to detect that.

[@blipys]

thank you Keith. really great to see that Rucker-restored Model K in action

[@adamstripp39]

Happy new year from Canada

[@JJ-jv1gu]

Kool watchin ya work the controls on that M

[@tomnugent845]

Keith, this is one of my favorite videos of yours! Threading thoroughly explained with great camera work. Have a great 2022. Best wishes to you and all your family.

[@garrockwaters304]

Thank you for taking out some of the mystery of single-point left threading! I love that lathe!

[@catfishgray3696]

HAPPY NEW YEAR, PET OR TELL EVERYBODY HELLO, SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR...

[@chibanix1347]

always a pleasure to watch you working

[@5x535]

I really appreciate the extra time and explanation while you created these threads Keith. Thank you.

[@andrewmortimer3317]

Always love to watch the machining videos.

[@GibClark]

Great info👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@patrickdavey9692]

Happy New Year!

[@fredclark4033]

Thanks for explaining the correct way to cut left hand threads.

[@James-iq4fz]

Love your content Keith.

[@mikecabe6127]

Keith, thanks for another great video!! It good to see a threading lesson simple but right to the point.

[@johnjohn-ed9qt]

Quite a nice introduction. The debate about 30deg, 29.6deg, or straight in goes on and on. The best argument I have heard for 29.5 over 30 is that it insures both thread flanks are smooth in a world with inevitable errors in the tool angle, compound angle, tool setup, and so on. A few minutes here and there should be less than the 0.5 degree. The internal stop for threading is so nice. I miss my old lathe that had it (Pacemaker), so I made a drawscrew type for my current lathe (better than the clamp type that grabs the cross slide ways, in my opinion)

[@mrsock3380]

It doesn't go on in the machine shops I have worked in, never seen anyone angle the compound to cut a thread besides on KZbin, at trade school the teacher told us about it but never did it. You can work out the ratio to move the compound to keep it cutting on one side or after a few hundred threads you just wing it like every machinist I know does. The reasons I don't angle the compound is that you can't just work out the depth and go straight to it, for large threads you can't clean up both sides and if you're using the compound for widths or lengths you would have to move the compound every job. For a hobbyist it isn't even something to argue about, the end result is the only thing that matters, not efficiency, so whatever works for you.

[@richardsurber8226]

I may not ever do this operation, I'm over 50 years of age, but I appreciate all that talk/instruction

[@theQdomain]

Great video. It brought me back to the mid 1980’s when I used to have an old 21” Monarch. The most stressful work that I did on that lathe was doing 3-1/2 inch internal Acme thread at 4 threads per inch. You really have to watch carefully then disengage the screw, and move the carriage forward a couple of turns simultaneously. All very nerve racking at the speed needed to get good results in aluminum. I don’t miss that much but enjoy seeing you working and explaining to us how and why you are doing it. Thanks.

[@johncoops6897]

There is no stress if you cut it "backwards" >> so you are cutting away from the chuck.

[@jonlong4866]

Great video. Happy & Healthy New Year Keith.

[@MrChevelle83]

Excellent teaching video Keith!!

[@mikemciver2819]

Love the detail on all the steps of threading. very helpful. Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@johnmccanntruth]

Nicely explained and demonstrated.

[@terrybush4270]

Very instructive. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@pipereed1]

Thanks Keith for another very informative video. Hope you had a great Christmas, and from mine to yours and all your watchers and subscribers, a very, happy, safe and prosperous 2022. J.C Liverpool, UK

[@prestonking73]

Loved the detailed sequence for thread cutting.

[@rexmyers991]

Great tutorial! Thanks, Keith!

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@tammowallinga5826]

A really good instructive video with all the different camera standpoints. Thanks for the great work!

[@thaumaturgicresearchcounci4180]

Always enjoy your videos Keith. Thank you, and all the best for 2022!

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

Great explanation. Thanks for posting this.

[@tommybewick]

I love the color of that lathe, classic!

[@toolbox-gua]

My Xmax present. Great video.

[@Billhilly87]

Excellent video! Your explanation and visuals are spot on. Thanks Keith!

[@guubagaaba8391]

happy new year , looking forward to a bunch of new stuff !!!!! glad you are feeling better !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Excellent instructions Keith, great video, keep'um coming..

[@melshea2276]

Happy New Year to the Rucker family! Thanks for the awesome videos!👍

[@tropifiori]

Keith That was very helpful. I will try it for fun. The image quality and lighting in the video is excellent Happy New Year. Frank

[@glencrandall7051]

Fascinating process. Thank you for sharing. Have a great New Year and stay safe.

[@garthbutton699]

Thanks for allowing us to look over your shoulder Happy New Year🤗😎🤗😎

[@davidsellars646]

Appreciated the detailed explanation on how to setup the lathe.

[@bobkendall1805]

I enjoy watching your videos, I have a watchmakers lathe in the workshop I use very very occasionally for making or cleaning pivots, but its good to see how the big machines work, much the same, just on a HUGE scale. Many thanks.

[@Uncleroger1225]

Happy New Year Keith, Thanks so much for your years of instructive and entertaining videos. Thanks for taking the time to share, I have learned a bunch.

[@TroyRyan73]

Nice work Keith.

[@andywithers592]

Another interesting and informative production. Happy new year everyone from Switzerland.

[@Baron3D]

Happy new year

[@nobuckle40]

I'm glad that you explained this process. I had some misunderstandings about the set up.

[@mikeythai]

Pretty work Keith.

[@StevenEverett7]

Hi Kieth. I just found your channel a short time ago. I know nothing about what you do but I've found this subject both educational and entertaining. I subscribed and am looking forward to new videos as well as checking out your older stuff.

[@bulldawg6259]

Thank you for the extra detail.

[@jerryglen986]

You explained it perfectly. Thanks. Subscriber since the beginning😊👍 Happy new year to You, your wife, and entire family.

[@michaelprice5090]

As always great job Keith. Very informative, I always learn something watching your videos.

[@danharris8046]

Thank you for teaching

[@2stroke1971]

Besides the awesome machines, I learn lots of new stuff every time I watch one of your videos.

[@deanehill9730]

Well explained video on left hand thread cutting. Thanks for the video.

[@BillyHardcase]

Happy New Year

[@adeeponionbreath]

Very nice job explaining the making of this thread! Compliments! I found the minimum dia., 1.1254” in my machinery’s handbook.