YOU WONT BELIEVE YOUR EYES !!!!

[@trevorwinter5071]

I am an 82 year old here in the U.K. and have been model engineering all my adult life but I am not ashamed to say I learn something from every one of your videos. Thank you very much. I wonder if you have the time could you make a video with a brief technical biography, I am certain it would be interesting. Thank you again

[@josephcitizen4195]

That _would_ be interesting. Great Idea Trevor.

[@NellsMechanicalManCave]

Nice idea Trevor !

[@KimbrellBrad]

Would love to hear as many Joe Pi stories as you care to tell Joe. Machining or otherwise!

[@royreynolds108]

@@KimbrellBrad Here here! I agree.

[@markfulmer8501]

I second the motion great idea

[@Preso58]

That's too cute. Great tip about using the adjustable parallels to shim up the support for the part. Now that I finally have a set I can do the same. Regards, Preso

[@joepie221]

Its a good solution. Gage blocks work too.

[@k.l.hibbard564]

Joe's signature blend of high density information and dry, effortless humor, is truly lightning in a bottle

[@TheTacktishion]

Good tip about the adjustable parallels at 18:56.... Love watching you setups and watching you work.... Nice camera work, as usual. Thanks!!!

[@joepie221]

I used a nice file to remove the break off tabs. :)

[@g.tucker8682]

Great education. I especially liked the adjustable parallels as outriggers. One of several takeaways for me. Thanks again.

[@Smallathe]

Wow!!! That is super elegant precision miniature work...

[@joepie221]

Thanks. It was fun.

[@AricScooby]

Awesome addition to the kit, Joe. Great job as always. Your tip about the adjustable parallels reminded me of the gent who introduced me to sheet metal. There was a part I couldn't produce because of limitations to the stroke/throat of the ram. As he moved the bottom bolster to the side, and re-installed the bottom die, he commented "If you can't raise the bridge, lower the river." Experience is worth gold, thanks for sharing yours 👍

[@michelecrown2426]

I love seeing your set ups. I'm long retired but could have learned so much from you back in the day to use at work. Thanks for all the time you put into making these videos.

[@glenj.taylor2938]

That was awesome Sir! Thanks for sharing your incredible talents.

[@joepie221]

Thank you very much!

[@Decided20]

Some of teh best videos on the net - the WISDOM you have is immeasurable!

[@joepie221]

Thank you.

[@brucewilliams6292]

Making the hex with the broach was cool. Thank you for your generosity in making and sharing these videos. The use of the adjustable parallel is genius!

[@anthonyt9183]

2 words for you... FREAKIN AWESOME.... Makes me want to buy a little milling machine and have a go at the engine lathe project..your videos and knowledge makes me think I could pull it off.. inspirational..well done!!!

[@chuirios365]

Wow Joe I'm in ahhh! Great imagination and great workmanship!

[@joepie221]

Thanks Chui. I hope you are feeling 100%

[@daleheiligenthal3988]

You ROCK JOE !!! I love to watc a true Craftsman work and I enjoy watching you. Thank you for the videos!!

[@KimbrellBrad]

You are one sick individual! That is beautiful - especially the still of it on your finger. Kudos Joe!

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

Joe we are the blessed ones having you as a teacher ! Ain't seen a Joe pie video yet where I thought it wasn't nothing special and I probably never will !

[@joepie221]

Thanks for the compliment and support.

[@stu-po]

I have not believed my eyes this whole series. I see big huge lathe parts being milled then all of a sudden a huge hand drops into the scene and shock me!

[@bobtherat99]

Superb workmanship. Well Done!

[@mariuscaracateanu2869]

Hi Joe, you start this video thanking us, well ... let us THANK YOU for all the effort put in just to share your knowledge and skills with us. Very educational and entertaining channel, much appreciated, keep the videos coming. 👍👌👏. PS: subscribe to this channel folks, worth every second of Joe's lessons.

[@joepie221]

Thank you for the endorsement.

[@nbolin2879]

Just WOW Joe! As a mechanic trying to learn hobby machining, this is a wonderful “little” thing to make. A larger version of this would be a good first project once I get a mill...now I’ll need a rotary table too. Thanks for sharing and taking us along for the ride.

[@thelbekk]

Amazing! Love it! And the careful planning of the order of operations here is a great illustration of why, as a hobbyist, I've taken to stopping, and thinking "now, how would Joe approach this?". I learn lots of really useful tricks and techniques from you, but most of all, I learn about how to think ahead, and plan the work. Thank you for that!

[@joepie221]

Use your mind before you use your hands. It will save you time. :)

[@jamesbowenjr.3022]

@@joepie221 I've been doing that and didn't realize it until you pointed that out. Everyone tells me I overthink things and it takes me forever to pull the trigger.

[@chuckinwyoming8526]

Excellent example of planning your machining sequence and setups. And the camera work makes this part look 10 times as big as it is!

[@davidsmart8594]

With your film sped up, your roads sound like race-tracks...then again, it may be because it's Texas. Great series, Joe. Very enjoyable.

[@cameronmccreary4758]

That's the way I also locate the rotary table, by checking to the spindle. Excellent technique! I keep watching and it doesn't get much better than that. As an aside, I've made plenty of miniature wrenches in my day. Heck, you can't buy the wrench you need these days and even if you can, much of the time the tolerances are out of spec.. I'm doing a set of miniature wrenches these days also. I am making these out of A2 tool steel; hard material but worth it.

[@russelldold4827]

Excellent work process assures great results. I know it's churlish, but I have to ask: why no 15 degree offset on the open wrench? Then again, I didn't see the drawing 😉

[@NoTimeForThatNow]

I was thinking the same, didnt dare write the comment tho.

[@russelldold4827]

@@NoTimeForThatNow Whatever fun we may have, we all agree Joe is a Master!

[@davidjones-vx9ju]

@@russelldold4827 not everyone agrees

[@jamessherrill3454]

Wow! Just WOW! I have been working on small parts for a project and this turned on so many light bulbs in my brain it took me a while to process it all lol. Thank you for the video, especially the end. I'm a hobbyist and have no formal training so your videos are priceless to me. Thank you and always know how much I appreciate what you do.

[@joepie221]

I'm glad they help. Never be afraid to try.

[@longcaster]

That right there is clever, well done. Engraving the size would be rubbing our noses in it.

[@donpeterson9282]

I'm speechless! That is as close to perfection as anyone can get in this life. Excellent!!

[@joepie221]

Thanks. I used it for the tail stock locking bolt on my mini lathe. Its shown at the end of the assembly video.

[@oididdidi]

To unloosen is to tighten?? Great stuff.

[@stanervin6108]

Welcome, stranger. 🤠

[@Dudleymiddleton]

@@stanervin6108 lol :)

[@robertoswalt319]

That is his way of saying "reloosen".

[@44mod]

That was amazing! That was many years of experience and I thank you for your time!! The video was well worth the use of my time to watch!!!!! God Bless and have a great day!

[@ronevans4772]

Very cool! you continue to teach me incredible things! Thank You!

[@richardjohnson3885]

If you keep on teaching I will try to keep on learning. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@jerrytaliercio9087]

I’m a simple man. I have the utmost respect for this man. And, the equipment is NASA stuff...Made in America! Loved it.

[@jewelhome1]

Whoa! I’m no pro but I love woodwork and metalwork, the big difference is the level of precision. I bow to excellence.

[@stumccabe]

Very satisfying little sub-project Joe. Thanks for this great series - I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

[@bradyoung6663]

Joe's Tool and Die. Tools to die for. Keep making those and you'll need a visor like Mr. Pete has. I kind of want one myself.

[@joepie221]

I need one now.

[@jeremycable51]

Thanks I thoroughly enjoy watching these videos this is by far my favorite videos to watch I believe I’ve watched them all atleast three times most of them 4-5 trying to figure out how you nail the dimensions every time so consistently lord knows when I try this kit I’ll probably have to buy two of them

[@BOBB1947]

Hi Joe, I am so glad you showed us how to get that wrench free of the block. I couldn't imagine how you were going to do it! Just one great trick after another. Thanks for the lessons.

[@johnfry9010]

Can't wait to see you build the quick change tool post , LOL .

[@danharold3087]

Sacrilege Joe! Best to keep it period.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Possibility but a bit out of date. If it is doable we are in the right store eh.

[@quinka2]

I would like to see him build a 3 jaw chuck with scroll and top jaws so he can use soft jaws.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@quinka2 If anybody can pull that off it would be Joe.

[@madsighntist14]

Joe, this video should receive UT's Best Machinist Video of the DECADE award !!!!!! philip, from the Great Pacific NorthWET, Oregon Division.

[@stanstocker8858]

How cool is that? Ultimoso coolness. Another very interesting bit of machining methodology. Thank You!

[@quinka2]

Fantastic job Joe, your the best, after 50 years in toolmaking, I learn from you every video.

[@lroyson]

Nothing short of amazing!

[@steveg069]

Unbelievable how small these parts actually are. Very nice work Joe. Nice add on to your project.

[@joepie221]

Just an artist signing his work.

[@1svsoulmate]

Loving this build! I think you've got to build the whole model machine shop and power it with the steam engine you made. Too Much Fun!

[@mechanician7735]

That could keep him busy for a couple of minutes... :)

[@geneard639]

Where were you and your machine tooling skills in '96 when I NEEDED YOU! I got jammed up because I didn't have a teeny tiny novelty sized wrench like that! I had to use my Sikorsky Golden Wrench Award pin!!!! Cheap pot metal does NOT make good wrenches! and I lost that pin forever ...but at least I got the connector taken off and put back on again. Still could have used one of those.

[@joeybobbie1]

That’s incredible Joe, talk about a lot of Finesse on a Milling Machine, Man that’s really something!👍

[@stevelamperta865]

I subscribed a long time ago when I first started working with metal. I have learned so much from guy's like you ! Thank you so much for sharing .

[@joepie221]

Awesome, thank you!

[@larrysperling8801]

its not so much the destination as the road taken, and joe you seem to know all the roads to get there. your videos are the best.

[@tobyjsands8330]

Can’t believe how talented you are sir! You inspire me to be better. The attention to detail is next to none!

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Beautiful to watch - the true expert in micro-machining! Thank you for sharing, Joe. Howdy from the flat fens in the UK! :)

[@peterparsons3297]

you say thank you for subscribing..... i say no, i say thank you for taking the time to share your skill and knowledge Joe. i have added many of your tips and techniques to my toolbox. Thanks Joe

[@nadacommie6235]

I would go crazy spending that much setup time for such a dinky part. Amazing to watch. I know who to call if the hour hand on my watch needs replacing ;-)

[@brucematthews6417]

You certainly earned the right to smile and giggle a bit with this one. SUPERBLY DONE! And as is so common when watching your videos I picked up some more ideas on fixturing and order of operations. So fun to watch and educational to boot.

[@wgm-en2gx]

Joe, you ask "how cool is that?!" to which I say "pretty darn cool!".

[@brucebear1]

Yes, cool and inspiring! Watching Joe's videos makes me want to sign off KZbin and go to the shop!

[@jeffschroeder4805]

It certainly is a beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing the whole thing. I would have been disappointed if I hadn't been able to see you part the wrench from the block.

[@joepie221]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mathewmolk2089]

Ya did it again. Absolutely amazing. ,,,,,,One of these days,,,,on purpose,,,, you are going to throw a part like the rest of us do a couple times a month, just to show you are not a robot. - In all the time I have been watching you I think I only saw you break one end mill,,,,I think it was you anyway. God bless and thank you for showing us all the VERY valuable techniques that cost you sweat and blood and you give to us fro free. Don't think it's not appreciated. . Keep up the good work.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for the comment. And as I recall, it was a very small drill and it actually broke on the way out of a hole. Surprise the S#*t out of me.

[@orangetruckman]

Wow! I’ve said it before and it just get proves my point, your skills as a machinist are incredible! I’m very much in awe. Great video sir 👍🏻

[@mathewmolk2089]

Toolmaker making a tool ;)

[@TheHailacopter]

Finally a wrench even easier to lose than a 10 mil socket.

[@royreynolds108]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@jamessherrill3454]

Lmao, how right you are.

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Yup! lol

[@roberthiggins1142]

That is absolutely pure gold.

[@brucewilliams6292]

I thought it was just me!

[@markfulmer8501]

Joe- I really enjoyed this one . I also enjoy reading the comments. Hopefully pm research is passing on some form of thanks yous to you. Their sales have to be exploding with this build . Your use of the adjustable parallels on either side of the vise is with the time watching the video. Thanks so much

[@joepie221]

Some times the most obvious solution, isn't the most obvious until you see it.

[@GregADQ]

One time I took the foil seal off a peanut butter jar without leaving any pieces. But your wrench is cool too.

[@rlsimpso]

Nice tip on using the adjustable parallels. It could work for non-critical angle cuts as well.

[@Open_Eyes_Open_Heart]

If the chip exceeds the grip, you can bet the part is gonna slip! -Joe P

[@richardcranium5839]

sounds like a fart with a lump in it lol

[@hackish1]

I like that little piece of advice I was wondering if it scales to larger parts? For example a 1/2" grip on a 3" part taking a 1.5" doc. Now I'm a bit afraid to run it!

[@Open_Eyes_Open_Heart]

@@hackish1 I always advocate for as much surface contact as I can get on my material/part.. then it's more about stick out (rigidity) half inch bite sounds fine for most vice applications for chuck applications that should be okay unless your diameter is bigger than say 6 inches. I try to use the 1:4/1:5 ratios for material sticking out vs material size or diameter without special support or tail stock

[@abelewin2855]

There are not many people who are capable as you are. You have something you can be proud of. I understand everything you are doing, and a know you must be a specialist to be able to do a complex part like this.

[@NellsMechanicalManCave]

You know what Joe? When this lockdown is over. I'm going to save up to pay for a flight from Wales UK to Texas just to have the honour of sweeping your shop floor. 😁😁😁 Great little job 👍👍

[@terrycannon570]

That would be an honor.

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Maybe TOT & Ron Covel would send one of those "shop Dustpan's" they made for the occasion (@@) :)>

[@davidlawrence8085]

Right on I would do it too !

[@skipgoryews1356]

I am 73 years old and never seen any one attempt something like this. i hope Snap On don't catch you ! My grand son and i so much enjoy your efforts. You set a hallmark for all your viewers and peers, thank you so much . If you a ever in Victoria Texas get in touch with us we have a heavy tool for you . regards Skip

[@sean.chiarot]

I love that wrench! As usual, I learned a ton; thank you for taking the time to film and post these. I've never seen an indicator holder quite like yours, is it shop-made? I'd like to build one for my rotary table. Again, thank you.

[@Treehouse1730]

Chuckle!! Are you going to engrave “Advanced Innovations” in the handle??

[@SandBoxJohn]

You beat me out on asking that question. That has to be the coolest part I have ever seen machined from start to finish ! !

[@johnfriend240]

Before I read you comment I was thinking "Williams" for the engraving!

[@Brekelefuw]

Stamp it in with a .5mm letter punch set

[@thecatofnineswords]

Only with a laser could any spider achieve writing that small ^_^ He's got the spider-bros on hand too

[@jimrichey5919]

Imperial 60 min, close to a metric 60 min! Love it😂.. totally worth the time out in the middle of the day to watch the videos you produce.. thanks again for all the efforts

[@Mister_G]

I think the heat is getting to you! (Great job!)

[@mikebingham6682]

Absolutely beautiful, phenomenal machine work!!!

[@brucewood8046]

I guess you'd have to call it a "Snap-off" wrench. Woody

[@vdubjunkie]

Zing!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

You bet ! Love it !

[@danilko1]

Hey Woody, just stick to serving drinks.

[@ijohnson9088]

You never cease to amaze me. Your inspiring & your tips are very helpful. Thanks

[@joepie221]

Pass them on.

[@jls9389]

All hail Joe Pie!

[@rexmyers991]

What an incredible display of skill and craftsmanship. AND Joe had fun! Yeesh- I was nervous the whole time. Thanks, Joe.

[@johnvaluk1401]

Wow. Nice job Joe! Now just don’t go and lose it. Good thing it ain’t a 10 mm.

[@wallbawden5511]

that there is a display of a master machinist at work i did sort of pick up on what it was earlier on just nice to watch you at work Joe

[@ThePsiclone]

Then he goes and looks in the drawer and finds he already had one the same size...

[@TomokosEnterprize]

LOL !

[@robertmason1020]

I laughed at the end, right when you did after breaking it free!!!! You are the boss, keep up the teaching!!!!!

[@manofausagain]

Sand blast the middle section so it looks forged. Then scribe your name in the recess.

[@alwaysbearded1]

Your skills are amazing. It is a beautiful thing.

[@cavemaneca]

I wouldn't make a full set either. At least, not in aluminum! If I'm gonna make a whole set they better be made to last forever.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Used Grade 8 bolts for the stock come to mind. I have buckets of them from work that range from 1/4 In to 2 In x 12 In long. No mater what size or application all fasteners were only used once.

[@tinkmarshino]

Sweet.. I have always wanted a bit of a machine shop. But in my younger years I just had to much to do in the shop to set one up and teach myself.. it was easier to send it out or have what I needed done for me.. Now at 70 it is a matter of room With my little wood shop and rock cutting/polishing set up I just do not have the room.. But boy howdy would I love to.. So many things I would have added to life if I had it to do over again.. But once is enough for me.. Just the thought of puberty again makes me shiver.. Carry on my brother!

[@BedsitBob]

When are you going going to make the Collet Chuck? 😁

[@pulppeeler]

My god. That is simply amazing. Light years away from my ability......and patience. EXCELLANT WORK! And the cove detail was a perfect touch!

[@rce2553]

It’s a gigantic wrench made for a flea to work with.

[@williams4645]

You are amazing! Thanks for the effort!

[@trickymick6229]

Imperial 60 minutes 🤣🤣🤣🤣 there’s got to be a 39 tooth gear in there somewhere 🤓 thanks for the video.

[@peterhogan2227]

Great work Joe. Smart use of parallels! Thanks, Pete

[@allanrichards6448]

Amazing. Carry on like this and, like the shoemaker, you may get a bunch of Elves coming out at night to make wonderful things on this lathe.

[@ToBeeOrNotToBeHoney]

That is TINY. I was very happy you decided to show the last part, I had a few ideas how you would do it, but being new to machining it is always good to see how a master would do it.

[@rjkee5157]

What the heck, Make a socket and ratchet too. Should only take a week or so. LOL

[@MichaelMoranGearHead]

You got everything you needed into one setup. That was fabulous. A great learning experience!

[@joepie221]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@udowillkomm1173]

A+++, that is amazing…..

[@michaelrush8038]

OMG! all of that is over my head but just the holding of...everything, was great visual for me. Thanks for making the time to do such a thing.

[@Pest789]

Now you have to make a miniature Snap On truck to park outside the miniature shop the miniature lathe goes in.

[@paulpahl1607]

Better: A little android working with the lathe 😄

[@edintheclouds2415]

That's is amazing, watching how you machine your small details is very interesting. It shows anything is possible. Great.

[@stevegreen2432]

After that , the only thing left is to make the Pocket Watch for the mini machinist!!!

[@priority2]

I’m speechless…your skill level is just incredible ❤️

[@johnpilagonia5238]

Now you'll be able to "unloosen" your tail stock LMAO :))

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Yup !