Strutting PART 3

[@ponkkaa]

The general public has no idea as to the amount of education and intelligence needed to do work of this nature. I had always fancied myself as being able to fix just about anything mechanical and, if necessary, to make my own parts. I Bow to your superior craftsmanship sir. Seeing these videos, I realize just how much I don't know. Excellent vids. Keep em coming.

[@agib245]

I too am old school, your working ethics are to be commended, as is your work. Please keep up with all of your invaluable excellent tutoring. Thank you for taking the time and trouble that you go to in the making of all these videos. Superb.

[@lenlupton9711]

you are amazingly talented. As a beginner/home hobbyist I am learning quite a lot from your videos. Thank you

[@KeithFenner]

Thanks for the comment, Andy ;{)------

[@KeithFenner]

Thanks for the comment, can't be any more hands on than that! O and feet on! ;{)-----

[@xmodriver]

Great center line tip with the level, EVERY DAY ,, i learn from you on these vids , and i machined for 25 years,, KEEP THEM COMING

[@KeithFenner]

Thanks for the KUDOS and welcome aboard!

[@KeithFenner]

@billdlv I fabricated them from 316 S/S and the only treatment or coating that will be done is a coat of bottom paint before launching. Zink anoides and proper bonding during operation, will determine longevity

[@paulreider]

Awesome video set Keith, thanks...

[@1otviii]

Hi Keith: You are still more interesting than tv. :) I really liked this video. You tip about centering a tube, and way to draw a line was great. I pick up so much from your videos. My vise is my foot on the ground, and milling machine is a cut off tool and vise grips. Heh. Seriously, I make a lot of stuff with a drill, cut off tool and grinder with a little vise and cheap welder. You videos really help the accuracy.

[@mattwilkins1597]

Looks like your first wood splitter might be missing it's wedge.

[@KeithFenner]

It depends on the type of tap your using. ;{)-----

[@KeithFenner]

I think if its as bad as you make it sound! Why not study up a bit on scraping ways and pick up a few scrapers and give it a shot! You'll create an educational project and stand a good chance on improving the accuracy. Sometimes lapping will give you the mellow yellow results and sometimes two wrongs can't lap a right. If it just a bit of galling, stone it flush and make rubber curtains to cover ways so chips stay clear for the most part and keep it oiled. ;{)---

[@carlpenney901]

You could use a piece of 3/4" angle iron to Mark out your center's.

[@KeithFenner]

@rlsimpso I was given those, almost 25 years ago by a friend in the ship yards, He had bought a tool box that someone was selling and he allready had a set, did I say good friend. Of course I didn't call them by there right name, because I was videoen! They are, Key seat Rule Clamps, made by Starratt, No. 298, surprised I still had the box, or remembered where it was. That ought to give you something to go on in your search... Keith

[@bowtie3963]

So,I got to to ask since we don't have big boats in the Midwest.What exactly goes thru the bore?I'm guessing not a propshaft,as the rubber insert doesn't look like it can rotate unless I'm plain wrong.I also noticed you didn't index the bushing according to the splines?Learned a new trick with the scale clamps.Great Job as always!

[@tonym1947]

I am in aw of your knowledge and your workmanship in so many areas. Is it ojt schooling?

[@billdlv]

I may have missed it but what alloy stainless did you use and do you passivate the part after welding? Nice job with the video and the part looks great.

[@MrWFCJR]

I notice you never back the tap up while tapping like I have seen others do (back and forth that is) - until all the way done of course. Is there a reason? Thx

[@slippy441]

As an aspiring machinist, these videos are solid gold! Oh, I have a cheap chinese mill, what are your opinions on lapping the ways? Its not the most accurate machine in the world, but will lapping make it worse or better? Thanks again!

[@rlsimpso]

Where did you get those scale clamps? They look very handy.

[@79cd36]

How much force is typically required to press a bearing into a strut?

[@GrandpaBill]

Of course with your talents you could make your own. (any length or size). Just another winter time project. Grandpa Bill

[@seanhazelwood3311]

You know the material is hard when the support blocks bend instead of the part.

[@KeithFenner]

It is rubber. ;{)------

[@FrBobLaceySD]

Keith Fenner , Is the bearing in the "Strutting Part" a Cuttless bearing of a different construction? I guess I had not paid attention to the others that you have installed! I always enjoy watching you work - reminds of being home on the farm where grandpa and dad were inventors due to necessity's motherhood!

[@stillbashingmetal]

First sentance is very true.

[@onemessedupfarmer]

Watching some of your first videos they we're vary good!! Thanks for all the tips.