Turning a 1 Piece Miniature Crankshaft....This one is pretty cool

[@remiew45]

I started life making prototype camshafts for Boeing and Embraer windshield wipers. Lots of fun. Your video is excellent in showing how to make offset shafts.....(cams and cranks) I ended up training others how to tool up. A lot of people don't grasp it. Brings back old memories. Sadly I had to leave work on disability after 30+ years of prototyping and Tool & Die. Best job anyone could ever wish for. Everyday was a different adventure. What an artist sees when they are done with a masterpiece, is no different than what a machinist sees after finding out what is inside a piece of metal.

[@billgilbride7972]

Awesome to see this done, and even more awesome to know what it takes is not unreachable. Success is just a collet away! Much appreciation for your sharing!

[@Joblock-jg2cq]

That is a thing of beauty. Thanks for doing how to video's the correct way. No big drama, No music, and good clean fun.

[@reginaldmorton2162]

Ive searched KZbin for 4 years for a more definitive example of machining crank shafts. I've have yet to find anything better than this guys great video.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for the endorsement. Much appreciated.

[@CorbinAce]

Joe that was so cool. I had completely forgot about safety collets until I watched this video. I haven't seen one in a ton of years. I have never seen anyone turn eccentrics with one ever. We used them for odd ball diameters. You see it's true, you never stop learning. I'm 83 and retired 20 years from proto type tool making. You taught me something tonight. That is so much better for small diameters than a 4 jaw. More precision and quicker setup changing journals... Great job Joe! You're the man. Wish I had that lathe. I have an old 6" X48" South Bend in my garage. It's old but does the job.

[@ryanr2n2yc]

I am at a loss of words here. that was truly amazing. as a hobbyist, i would have never imagined this. first thing tomorrow morning i'm buying a couple emergency collets and i'm gonna give it a go. if you are at the bar z bash this summer, id love to show you my work and it will be all thanks to you. you are the man Joe! keep up the awesome videos

[@joepie221]

I will be there with my son. Confirmed.

[@martinwhittaker9860]

I can’t wait for you’re next video, I learn more in 25 minuets with you than I learnt in years working in engineering thank you joe PLEASE KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING MARTIN in the U.K.

[@joepie221]

Thanks Martin.

[@jcs6347]

Wow! I have never seen eccentric machining before, impressive skills and a great demo, thanks Joe!

[@rippersix293]

A true master machinist showing his skill. Thank you for sharing!

[@jimmyduncan7650]

I really enjoyed the tutorial. You have a natural teaching ability and the camera work was clean. Thanks

[@andybelcher1767]

Hi Joe, another cracking video, thank you. Just a thought, for those of us with ER collets, what about using a piece of stock a bit larger than the crank stock, say a 16th or 8th, held in an ER collet, marked to line up with the same slot all the time, then bored to size, then slit down one side to make what I would call an emergency collet, more often used in a three jaw chuck. It would cost pennies. A bit more care needs taking to keep everything true, but us model engineers do it more as a hobby so time is not so important. A cheap alternative.

[@pierrepote998]

Thank you so much for the time and energy you put into these very good videos. I am trained in a foreign country in electronic engineering, but in my country it is not possible to get a good formal education in machining work any more. Since my machining hobby and home shop expanded to a stage where I actually now start to make a living from it, I find your experience and way of approaching problems invaluable. So much more informative than my very large collection of machining literature. Thank you again.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Its very rewarding to know I am helping you guys. Thanks.

[@anthonycash4609]

Joe your above amazing. I've gotten to the point of keeping a notebook on the things you teach. I sure wish we had more people like you in the school system when I went threw. Thanks for all the videos you do.

[@zumbazumba1]

I download all his videos for my personal collection and keep it in a folder.You can do it with a 4k video downloader(free)or Any Video Converter(program name ).

[@anthonycash4609]

zumbazumba1 thanks for the info. I will check into it. That would make it much easer to keep all the knowledge Joe gives us.

[@drubradley8821]

That was cool.... I never would have thought to drilling/boring off center of an E-collet.. Very clever.. Thank you.

[@Legalmachinist]

Incrdibly instructive - wow, thank you Joe. You make it look so easy, the mark of a true expert craftsman.

[@ChrisB257]

Another real gem Joe... you are one excellent teacher. :) Turning poetry in motion. :)

[@markcnc]

.... 'turning' motion in to poetry ;)

[@TomChame]

Excellent! You just answered and demonstrated 98 of my crank making questions. Thanks much!

[@d.martins4471]

the collet trick was genius man, thanks for the idea!!

[@libertarianlife3651]

When I was a young gear head kid there was "Hank the Crank" for all your custom crankshafts. Now I'm pleased to know the tradition lives on with "Joe the Crank" ! Neat as hell man. Thank You.

[@DudleyToolwright]

Another fantastic video. Your the kind of guy I would offer to work for, for free just to get access to the vast knowledge you have. Amazing. You, Tom Lipton, and a few others provide an truly invaluable service. One more thing, knowing a subject well is not the same as being able to teach it. You have both abilities in spades. Please keep it up.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for that comment. I present my material the way I'd like it presented to me. If you keep it light and make relate-able references, I find it sinks in quicker. Getting the why and how at the same time really helps. glad you like the style.

[@notsofresh8563]

Couple thoughts: When trying to line up on one of the four holes, In situations where you need a very small rotation, attaching a handle like a strap wrench can give you better control. Even a simple pin spanner in 2 unused holes. The longer lever allows you to move it small amounts more precisely. Also, assuming your machine is in good shape, you could put a center into the tailstock and use it to line up the hole on center. This could also be done with the compound. Put a center into the toolholder, swap out the eccentric collet for a straight one with a small hole. Align the center in the toolpost with the center of the normal collet. Set a zero on the DRO, then move the center away from the chuck. Reinstall the eccentric collet. By putting the toolpost center into one of the holes and then tightening the collet, you will be really close to bang on.

[@joepie221]

I agree. having a good solid start reference would accelerate the process. A dead or live center would work well.

[@markh2128]

That is truly awesome! Excellent craftsmanship.

[@blakewerner4368]

relieving the pins! if i had only known that trick 40 years ago! thank you sir that was superb as usual.

[@nectouxpierre4634]

Very nice method Joe for eccentric work. In Europe we have the same collet but in W or F style of collet. I never done eccentric work with collet only with 4 jaws. Your method is mor efficient than the 4 jaws Pierre

[@keithslayback4626]

Just like all your videos I've watch enjoyed it and learned something. Thank you.

[@miatakid2]

Thanks for thinking of us model maker's. Not all of us can have adventures with very big pieces.

[@dannywilsher4165]

I am going to try this first thing after I get another lathe. Harvey stole mine!!! Thanks Joe!!!

[@johndifrancisco3642]

This is something that I never made, seen made or thought of making. It was SO cool to watch and thank you.

[@lescotta7427]

Now that's so so awesome. Now I'll have little cranks here there and everywhere. Thanks Joe great work as always!!!!!

[@thefixerman1]

Hi Joe, I always look forward to seeing a new video released on your channel as I know I will learn a new technique and something very useful. This video is absolutely brilliant. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills with us - up there with the very best machining videos out there on You Tube!

[@warrenjones744]

Another excellent technique Joe. The indicator centering trick is a handy idea I will keep in they back of my mind. Cheers

[@joepie221]

Its a very good way to assure your orientation is right where you need it.

[@billy19461]

I always wanted to lear how to be a machinist but never had the chance to learn. Taught myself some things. Tried to explain to a machine station the difference between me and him and I finally showed him my tape measure and told him that was my mic. What you do is fascinating!

[@SpruceSculptures]

Joe, you hit the nail on the head in this one. You hit my hobby needs square on the head. Though I don't have lathe collets, I got the idea and it will be so useful to my machining abilities. The explanation of how to deal and use emergency collets was also very appreciated. Thanks...ya I do steam

[@Fr1day-RT]

That was very cool. I've done eccentric turning in a 3 jaw chuck before but I didn't have to index since it was the entire bore that was offset. We didn't have a 4 jaw chuck to fit the machine we wanted to use for it.-cheers

[@blockhd]

Dear Mr. Pieczynski, thank you for the video! During past few days, i was thinking about making a model engine and crankshaft seemed as the most complicated part of them all... Now, i feel like i can do it :) Subscribed!

[@P40BTomahawk]

Mr. Pieczynski, you're a true master. I just learned something I often wondered about. Thank you.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for watching.

[@culmalachie]

Well now, that's something different! My take on a small ( model ) crankshaft was using accurately cut sections of Chrome Rod Pinned together to look like what you've done - would have the added advantage of bored Oil galleries and would be using the 4 jaw chuck. Hmm you have shown up the simplicity of this over setting up the angles on the lathe chuck .... but wait ! I could do that using the Bridgeport and Stevensons collect holder, ( I think). Thanks for this - probably saves me some frustration . Best wishes!

[@jameswilliams-tn2sf]

hey Joe I love your videos . and i miss doing machine work. i was a gunsmith but retired and have no way to make anything anymore . thanks once again .take care and keep making your videos .

[@Vinlaell]

Absolutely incredible I did not think you could possibly make a camshaft with just a lathe

[@johno9507]

It's a crankshaft not a camshaft.

[@CaptainSwoop]

Well that was absolutely fascinating. You're a top operator Joe. There is always something neat or clever coming out of your bag. Thanks.

[@joepie221]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnlayzell4748]

your machining blows my mind I have a small lathe and am learning so much from you videos [I am a diesel mechanic of 30 years]

[@joepie221]

This is a trade where you can learn something everyday. I'm glad you get something from my material. Thanks for the support.

[@StripeyType]

This is awesome! It's basically what George h. Thomas (British postwar model engineer author with some *great* books) advises but way simpler. Ol' GHT suggested building two offset holders with setscrews to hold the work, one at each end, and center drilled for driving between centers. A lever-lock collet closer makes that so much faster! I wish I had one, but I make do with the chinese 5C collet chuck, which is very slow comparatively.

[@turningpoint6643]

Yep GHT, my favorite machining author by far. I'd recommend both his books to both amature and professional machinist's no matter how much experience they have. There's a whole lot of nuggets of information in his workshop manual.

[@StripeyType]

Totally agreed. I'm no professional, but the wealth of information is staggering. he makes me wish full size engine lathes were manufactured with t-slotted saddles the way the myford ML-7 was.

[@turningpoint6643]

:-) Now that's extremely funny. And I'm no professional either. But GHT's writings had a massive influence on me when I started looking for my last lathe and making a list of what I wasn't willing to do without. That t-slotted cross slide was high on the list just for it's vesatility. Lathes with the t - slots are out there, mines only 11" x 27" because I'm limited on weight and size in my shop. But larger ones with the slots are also made. Acer? I think makes some, and I think the new Clausing's might be. Mines certainly not Myford quality but it's ok even though I'd like better and larger. Likely the only reason they all don't have the T - slots is because it could weaken the cross slide and lifts the tool post a bit as well. I'll take that trade off to gain the extra versatility. Georges shop made adjustable horizontal boring bars, retractable tool holder, etc are the best designs I've seen anywhere.

[@skeeter50001]

Very good video as always Joe. The people that watch this just got another great lesson. Thank you for letting us enjoy some of your knowledge.

[@talkvideo9059]

Awesome of course. Is it too much to ask for a follow-up video on how to make the mini engine block, cylinder heads, camshaft, manifolds and valve train? Electronic ignition would probably work, so you can skip the carburetor. Thanks.

[@katherinegordon901]

Thank you, love watching you work and all your different ideas. Please keep the little engine parts coming.

[@brucematthews6417]

Yet another great video. And not just for the crank idea. So many of your videos, as this one does, makes me think outside the box. And isn't that what much of machining is all about? I know that this will end up as a conversation item on your desk or the front counter but it would sure be a treat to see you build on this and create a 4 cylinder compressed air driven "steam" engine.

[@joepie221]

When I get a comment like this, I feel i picked a good subject to shoot. Feeding someone a thought they take and grow on is a real success. thanks for the comment. Also..I have always wanted to make a small V-8. I may just post a series on that topic.

[@camatbattler2233]

Would never have thought of doing a crank that way. Out of the box thinking again. Love it! Cam

[@rayfalcone6897]

prieless,Joe you are phenominal.thanks for sharing

[@brandontscheschlog]

So cool! I think I was one of the ones who asked you to do this. I believe you showed one of these when you were doing a video about your lathe. Thanks Joe! Now I know how to make crankshaft keychains and best of all how you did this!

[@joepie221]

Take one to an auto parts store and ask for a main bearing kit. tell them the crank is out of a smart car. Keep a straight face.

[@edvannerson3778]

woo, thanks. I needed a good laugh today!

[@chrisdemchalk3491]

Joe if possible could you do a deep dive into coolant options that you use. I find you have the perfect blend of analytical and practical. I just finished a 4140 project on my tormach that i wanted to shoot myself. I have mostly carbide tooling outside my drills and use fog or just air for chip evac. I saw many problems and just want to narrow them down. Would be great to get your read on material vs cutter type snd best recommendation on coolant/chip evac.

[@keithrees6437]

Keith Rees. England. Cheers Joe. More like this for us engine modellers.

[@renecastro5356]

Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to create this video.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for watching.

[@SteamCheese1]

Oh... I never knew of this method. This more than enough for a hobbyist. Thank you!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Great work as always Joe! Thank you for sharing!

[@siliquaesid703]

I could watch you work all day! A true Engineer!

[@joepie221]

Thank you.

[@blob_87]

Wow that was really awesome! Definitely going to remember this one

[@bencesarosi7718]

Looks like I watch this video at least once every year. Amazing work, Joe!

[@joepie221]

Thanks. Someday I'll make the rest of the engine. At least the block, pistons and rods.

[@bencesarosi7718]

@@joepie221 That'd be absolutely wild! I hope "someday" is not that far away.

[@cameronmccreary4758]

I always use emergency collets for small odd parts; one can fixture them in the collet then turn offset studs, pins etc. Very well accomplished.

[@joepie221]

They are very handy when nothing else will do.

[@twinstaged]

love those shots at the end. Make for great conversation pieces.

[@stanwooddave9758]

That was a BIG TIME TEXAS WOW!! Great video, thanks so much for taking the time to teach us out here in KZbin land.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for watching.

[@neilleach5249]

Thank you very much. Been away from machining for a while. Your video brings back all the good things I remember. Go well and stay safe!

[@markrichardson239]

Joe, that was awesome! I always threw crank work out... but seeing how you went about indexing the offsets here just enlightened me. No, I don't do motor work at all.. but the technique, so simple ... I love it. Mark

[@mr1hander]

thats the clearest way ive ever seen this done, ive always been super intimidated by the thought of making a small engine crank..this video rocks man..than you

[@joepie221]

I plan on doing a miniature connecting rod video on the turntable. ( very detailed and very small ) Come back for that one.

[@mr1hander]

Joe Pieczynski You know I will

[@ghl3488]

Must have missed this one Joe! Mesmerising as usual. I like the way you seem to break things down, you make it look like anything can be done. Learning so much so thank you so much Joe. Regards from Wales

[@joepie221]

Thanks for the comments.

[@johnlynch4655]

Love your videos Joe, even after 50 years as a toolmaker I still pickup a tip here and there.

[@joepie221]

Imagine if we could all share our years of experience with each other. Scary how clever we would all be afterwards.

[@jimbeaver3426]

Well planned and presented. Really enjoy your topics and clever solutions.

[@BasementShopGuy]

You hope we enjoyed it?? Man I LOVED IT!! What a great video Joe.

[@joepie221]

Hey Brad. Thanks for stopping by. Did you ever get that new truck?

[@jaketank3217]

Thanks Joe, I've never seen an e-collet used in this way. Great work!!

[@joepie221]

Thanks. They are very handy and often overlooked for anything outside straight bores for odd sizes..

[@trackie1957]

You are so right - I'm a few weeks from retirement and looking forward to making chips making things I WANT TO MAKE!!! Learned a lot from you, thanks a lot!

[@npalen]

A class project at the 600-hour machinist course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD back in the '60's was making a crank shaft similar to this. It was done, however, by drilling multiple center holes in both ends of the part and then machining the throws by running the part between centers with a lathe dog driver.

[@joepie221]

Thats a solid technique, but beware bowing from the point pressure.

[@orionfixr7713]

Great video . You make everything just seem so simple !

[@TactlessWookie]

It is simple. When your name is Joe Pie!

[@joepie221]

Its simple when you have spent 46 years in prototype and fixture work. I've paid my dues, but had some great mentors along the way. Thats why I'm giving back now. Thanks for the comment.

[@orionfixr7713]

Knowledge is only powerful when shared . Thanks for sharing ,Joe .

[@josephchiarella4769]

That was really was amazing, you made it look so easy, I learnt so much watching you thanks.

[@grahameblankley3813]

Hi Joe, Enjoyed it, this is a very clever way to get the crank positions timed & journals true then you get balance, good work joe ,thanks from U.K Coventry.

[@joebainter]

So cool I subscribed! Been a Machinist most my life, never had to do this and didn't know how it was done.

[@Preso58]

Oh, how I wish I could part off in my lathe like Joe does. Nice work!

[@karlvella7627]

Mark Presling hi mark yes joe parting tool are quite perfect. He have a video how you can do it... I have done it also and the work now is coming out like it was a butter... thanks to joe...

[@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760]

Karl, thank you. I need to find that video. My parting is seriously terrible.

[@karlvella7627]

J Wilson Handmade Knives hi j wilson... find that video and you will found super tons of information about parting tool... joe explains in detail how to set the tool and everything..

[@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760]

Thank you Karl. I will search Joe's videos to find that one!

[@michaelegan6092]

As always excellent,been a machinist for years but you inspire me to get my finger out and DO SOMETHING, Thanks.

[@JRo250]

Hello Joe. You are really understating your work here, this is awesome! Very, very impressive. From technique to execution, it just flows naturally in a way that tell us all you've kinda done precision machining before ;-)

[@cdffreeman6663]

This is one of my favorites Joe!!! As usual Great Work !!!

[@TheMadManPlace]

Very nice technique! Did a full size VW crank in the 70's and although it only has 2 off-sets it took days on a lathe using a 4 jaw and offset center holes on the other end. But we got there. After heat treating and grinding to size (and balancing) it could handle 10k RPM no problem. Got destroyed when the buggy went into a river and the motor hydraulic-ed, sad day but...

[@dennissimmons1348]

Thanks Joe I learn something as to methods, techniques and skills from every KZbin you post!!! Keep them coming Double thumbs up Doug

[@joepie221]

Thanks Doug. I try to include something useful in every one.

[@aaronyoung7242]

Incredible!!!!! Mined blown! I learned so much in this short video that I can employ on so many different things, thank you. A wealth of knowledge. Stuff like this is why I fell in love with machining!

[@joepie221]

Me too. Glad it was helpful!

[@davidmclean5067]

This is pretty fantastic! The last crank I built from drillrod and square stock. It was a hassle. I appreciate this immensely.

[@joepie221]

Glad it helped!

[@davidjames1007]

Very interesting thank you. You make it look so easy, I have just turned a little 2 cylinder crank for a steam engine the traditional way between centers and one has to be so gentle and careful otherwise it gets bent. Looks like I will have to start saving for 5c collets.

[@beaubrowning7307]

Another trip up the Himalayas to ask the great Joe a question I've been pondering for weeks how to just the offset indexing to make a mini one-piece crank. Why do you make everything so simple and easy Joe!

[@joepie221]

I've made many trips up that mountain before you. thanks for the comment.

[@mudmansteve2]

Simply amazing. Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@georgeliquor2931]

the journals mimic the movement of the pistons, mesmerizing.

[@Tools4Machines]

Thanks for sharing another great technique, Joe. Cheers, Gary

[@dmanco1]

Thank you Joe for sharing this technique. Inspiring.

[@MalJ-eb7nv]

Mal. Thankyou Joe, I watch your vidoes as I Iearn so much as a hobby machinist. It also saves trying 221 times to get things as good as I strive for. Yes I undertook a good hobby machinist course at a technical college buy your experience and videos add significantly to my knowledge.

[@joepie221]

Great to hear. Thank you.

[@cooperken11]

Thanks again for an awesome informative video. You’re always very clear and straight to the point and a brilliant teacher. I just hope you have a decent apprentice working under you that appreciates the opportunity he has to learn from such a master of his trade.

[@TheDRspokes]

why dial in the center drilled holes instead of using the tail stock to align it?

[@ronpeck3226]

Thanks Joe, you are a jewel! Like the old Timex commercial said "Takes a licken and keeps on ticken!"

[@1AMERICANWORKER]

I built a 4 cylinder boxer engine that was about 5 or 6 times bigger than your demo. It was based on a 180 deg. 2 rod jurnal 1 1/4" stroke. I used the same center drill method as you but to keep the index I made a fixture for my face plate. I took the round blank and welded it to a piece of 3 1/2 inch square stock and milled it square and true. Then I put it on centers and bolted stops to the face plate using gauge blocks to space them out on the index sides and on the other sides they were set up as guides to keep the part square. To get my stroke on the rod jounals was set with 1 1/4 gauge blocks on the longer set of stops. And the center drill holes were used for tail stock and live center. The finished motor puts out a guestomated 10 hp on nitro but I have some inconel coming and I will be trying to make a pair of turbos on a manual mill.

[@glenj.taylor2938]

I talked my dad into getting a Subaru and your project sounds absolutely awesome! Do you have a website, or KZbin channel, or anything that displays your work?

[@James-fs4rn]

now for the balancing. nice work as always.

[@paolonoal9950]

Priceless! The tips I find here are the coolest ad most creative!

[@PhillMagGamerDad]

Yet another excellent video! Quick question, could one not use a square collet block, dial in the eccentricity/crank throw with a 4 jaw chuck holding the collet block, and then rotate the collet block for the journal rotation? This seems a cheaper and more flexible way of turning crankshafts of different sizes than carving up a collet for every crank-throw size you might need?

[@AussieBlueDog87]

Back in tech school we done this between centres. Layout was done in V block with a height gauge and marked both ends then centre drilled then turned between centres. One of the most interesting processes we done in tech, that and machining a tow ball on the milling machine.

[@georgespangler1517]

Impressive joe, my father got me a model V8 engine when I was 13 all plastic but it taught me how an engine works and gave me a head start and i was rebuilding engines at 17. It's great watching you even knowing your way more advanced on being an machinist that I will ever be..are even want too be,,lol.

[@joepie221]

The visible V8 model. I made that too.

[@pacman10182]

@@joepie221 they still make that damn thing

[@richardwagner5909]

@@joepie221 What would be cool. If you copied the plastic model in steel and brass.

[@middleway1885]

Bloody well done... more please, and thank you.

[@time7559]

Hey Joe you be the MAN I'am a relatively new subscriber and when there is over a foot of snow on the ground this winter I'm going take a week and sit in my easy chair in front of the fire place and watch all of your vids from begining to end. Including the AR vids that the PC gustopo forced you take down