Buffy's Back Part Two

[@mp6756]

I have cleaned many a Bridgeport way and adjusted plenty a gib. Never my equipment unfortunately. I would be employed by a shop and I couldn't neglect a machine. I would take a few minutes befor the next print pull the wiper covers back clean the felt and lubricate. No employer ever complained but not many guys would take the time. It's great to see a bottom up rebuild of what I would say is one of the most important machines out there in a job shop anyway. And it's great to see you back at it. Thanks

[@Jacob-64]

I don't know you Keith ,I've followed your channel for years from afar ,I live in the Scottish highlands in Scotland . You remind me so much of my late father ,he had the same mentality getter done work ethic of yourself which is a fantastic quality to have . I'm so glad you seem settled in your workshop and new personal life ...more praise to you . I thank you for your years of hard work making your YT channel work and that you have stayed honest to yourself unlike some of the other channels I watch ........... Regards Sean

[@garybrenner6236]

Amen!

[@KeithFenner]

Thank you!

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Looking good. Coming apart very well. Ways look amazing. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@mytruckownsit]

More authentic videos? This country neeeeds more like you. Thanks Keith from the PNW

[@carlbukowsky1931]

Thanks Keith for sharing....always interesting. Love your style of narrative !

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed. Nice bike.

[@weldmachine]

Love the idea of a bike in your life. For me, i am not alive unless i have a bike in the shed to get it for a ride when the mood is right. Keith, you will live a happier life having a bike in your life. Definitely, LOL. Hope you make some time to enjoy it. All the best. Peter

[@garthbutton699]

Good video series,now you've answered a lot of questions that I had, I will continue to watch🤗🤗

[@highpwr]

Nice to see some _real_ work being done here Keith. Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Thanks for sharing this Keith, really glad to see a patriot like you back. Another fan from the PNW.

[@componenx]

I like the "real life" video style for something like this, right down to turning the ratchet the wrong way for a second. Proves you're just like the rest of us!

[@cavemansmancave9025]

I’m working on Buffy’s cousin Becky. An Index with quill issues. Great video as usual. Thanks, John

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

very good job mr fenner..thanks for your time

[@czs1mc]

A relaxing moment with Keith, I appreciate it.

[@georgeswindoll9138]

Thanks as always for sharing another great video!!!!

[@keith73z28]

This one reminds me of that Rutland Lathe Project series you did. Lubrication, repairs and DRO. Some of the best upgrades i have ever seen. Worth a watch again I think.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

I like working on the old machines.. well thought out and almost ment to be rebuilable..

[@shiro-r4m]

I"ve been following this rebuild since the first videos on the head, keep em coming!

[@bonzai2380]

After rebuilding a couple of Bridgeport’s it is amazing how much chips manage to get in the gears for the knee.

[@onthebenchwithmax6226]

Hi from Perth, Western Australia Keith, awesome to see you on two wheels mate, let the fun begin! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@robertdebusk6157]

Buffy looks, as well as I can tell, to be in pretty good shape. It should make you a solid machine ready to go back to work, when you finish the rebuild. I hope I can find as good a machine to refurbish for my use in my shop. This is an interesting series of videos for me, as I love to understand how things go together and work, and how to repair them. I will happily wait for your next installment to learn more about the Bridgeport Mills, and their clones. Thank you so much for sharing, and taking the time to explain how everything goes together and works. Take Care and Stay Safe. Bob

[@MaturePatriot]

I am about to start the tear-down of my 1968 Burke MVN. Should go a lot like Buffy.

[@georgestone1282]

Appreciate your content, looks like you are able to get around in the shop a little better than at the old shop. Like the comments about Air use around equipment. Another great video. George from Indiana

[@kenkee2011]

Pressure washin’ dirty machinery. Man, it seems like I always end up wearing more of the dirt and crap than I think I will. Lol. Looks like you managed to stay reasonably clean. Well done!

[@Daledavispratt]

Enjoyed! Thanks Keith.

[@howder1951]

Nice disassembly sequence Keith, great camera work with that remote, I can appreciate how hard it is to record without a camera person. Great bike, hope you enjoy it, cheers!

[@jeffanderson1653]

I can't imagine how much thought and time it takes to get the pics and video edited. Not to mention getting the job done. I see he cleaned and painted his lathe sometime during the move.

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Your definitely getter done. Coming right along.

[@bcbloc02]

Re assembly far more fun than tear down and cleaning but it has to be done!

[@derek876544]

Keith don't worry about pre planned vids I'm sure most people who watch know where you are and know the realistic value and allow for that Keep up the great vids so informative 👍 we wouldn't watch if they were not

[@VenomKen]

It's amazing how much gravity a little chip of metal has. THey manage to find their way into to every nook and crannie.

[@jeffanderson1653]

I’d love to clean up my mill knee. No room, no lift. Oh well. She’ll be ok. Glad to have you back. I hope all is well in your life

[@1pcfred]

Just keep oiling it and it'll be fine.

[@WilliamPayneNZ]

Go back and watch Keith’s video about how he restored his K&T. It was done in a tiny shop with minimal equipment. Worth a look.

[@carlmic7]

Awesome, thanks again!

[@peterselby5694]

On my Bridgeport copy a shop made sheet metal shield was fitted to cover over the knee elevating bevel gears to keep out the swarf. Those chips make one hell of a mess of those gears.

[@AdrianPardini]

Your comment about securing the ways was one of the best things I learned today. Thanks

[@weldmachine]

It Definitely is a Lot of work rebuilding a machine from the ground up. Still to finish my Mazak Mission ( Mazak CNC Lathe rebuild ) Watching this video reminds me of my Mission, LOL. I sometimes go back and watch some of my earlier videos. And think, i am so glad that at least that part is finished. It has been a great project. But Missions like these drag on you, especially if you don't have the time available to work on them. Glad to know you plan to pretty it all up as part of the rebuild. Tidy machines make for nicer place to work.

[@catfishgray3696]

GREAT BIKE, GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, [ BACK TO WORK ]...

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ryanjones9305]

It’s very easy to add an oiler to that elevating screw nut as you put it back together. Just plan to run another line from your one shot oil manifold. Drill a hole right through the casting and in through the nut just like the X & Y feed screw nuts in the housing in the cross slide. That’s an excellent upgrade. Granted, I haven’t watched the rest of this series yet, so maybe you’ve done that, but I hope it helps someone else.

[@cavemaneca]

Looking good, now the easy part is done!

[@popsshops]

I think you can put the rear saddle wiper on after the saddle if you raise the knee up to where the saddle ways clear the top of the knee ways. You do have to be careful not to turn the knee screw entirely out of its nut or the first thread will get flattened from the weight and make it virtually impossible to get the screw started in the nut again.

[@rlschow]

Bijur to do a good job cleaning up the oiler! ;-)

[@boaterbil]

Thanks Keith.

[@scruffy6151]

Finally Buffy gets more attention it has been a long time coming.

[@f.hababorbitz]

I had to make a new Zaxis shaft when I installed my Z power feed. I also had to make the mating cog, as the kit was for a Bridge Port, and had a different cog design versus the Wells-Index, I made a new crank, and used the cog from the kit. My fun was getting the bevel gear back on the new shaft, and the keyway tightened. Real hard place to get your head into. I actually used a remote camera to see what I had to do. I'm surprised at how many chips made it past those sliding shields. The frosting scrapping looks like very little wear was done to them on the Yaxis. That's going to be a nice mill when reassembled.

[@randallparker8477]

@5:30: "more or less like REAL shop atmosphere here..." IF Keith Fenner' s shop isn't a REAL shop are there any REAL shops in the world??? LOL So modest.

[@frankward709]

Thanks very good Content and great video

[@ToreDL87]

19:41 I have you on one count of "Should I vacuum it or check if there are valuable parts? Yea... No... Yea ... No... Yea" :D

[@nickrandol9133]

Good to see Buffy getting a little attention.

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

A non planed video of me in the shop would be watching me walk around in circles looking for the tool I just sat down.... somewhere...

[@firstmkb]

That scenario provides endless entertainment for my wife!

[@curtischamblee7542]

Good Job!!!!!!

[@stumpbusters3787]

Nice ride !

[@apistosig4173]

Hey Keith - enjoy the riding mate

[@motorcycleandtoolrehab1834]

Hi Keith, I didn't know you were into bikes? I have a small shop here in Australia where I use my old manual machines to keep the bikes going. The only newer machine I have is a Plasmacam like yourself. I have just started a new channel on KZbin to pass on some of the knowledge I know. In saying that, I have learned a few tricks from you over the years. There is always more to learn. Anyway thanks for the content. Cheers Rick Australia

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Awesome hog! Thanks for the video. :o)

[@swubben1]

That bike will haul the mail. 👍😳

[@xmachine7003]

Good morning Keith.

[@marcosmota1094]

For returning the knee to its track, cut 2"x4"s that fit tight and perpendicular to the inside surface. Cut two lengths and pivot them together when inside. Then toe screw two drywall fasteners to mate them and thicken the assembly, this will prevent them from rotating.

[@davefontes8532]

Just a thought. When I went through the knees on my two machines, I built a cover with a piece of soft aluminum, to cover the gears. The reason I had to go through the first knee, was a chip got stuck in the large gear, and the pinion gear would only turn 359 degrees.

[@LarryDoolittle]

Nice! I am curious if you use some of degreaser in your pressure washer. I see you use a multiplier head and there really helps. Thanks for sharing.

[@1pcfred]

Water is just amazing, isn't it? We really are lucky to have so much of the stuff.

[@KeithFenner]

Purple power makes a great addition to pressure washer

[@1pcfred]

@@KeithFenner some people don't like Purple Power due to it being caustic. It can sometimes be a bit harsh. I've seen it strip paint and discolor metals. It does clean stuff pretty good though. I also use it as a honing lube. It is slippery.

[@KeithFenner]

I wouldn't use it on a finished project! but, "When you want to cut the grime, it's purple time!"

[@1pcfred]

@@KeithFenner the one thing I really hate about Purple Power is that it crystallizes. Which blocks up the spray bottles I use it in. Soaking the pumps in water dissolves the crystals but it's still annoying.

[@ÁREAJ27]

Olá meu amigo Keith, gosto de ver seus trabalhos!!! Grande abraço daqui do Brasil!!!

[@honthirty_]

Gathers the chips in there. Good clean up.

[@stevemartin1772]

Nice Ride

[@sven-erikviira1872]

I have always loved metalwork but life gave me dusty wood-shop (been solo running past 11 years). Two weeks ago I got myself old soviet lathe 1A616 (quite decent condition). For past two weeks I have made necessary repairs, all new electrics plus emergency switches (in soviet Russia no accidents happened), new oils and general cleaning. And now I am sitting here watching video of another fellow going through the same thing. Don´t really know why but just can´t turn my eyes away ;) And I know how woodworkers are seen in the eyes of machinist but chasing 0.2 mm (my acceptable tolerance in woodwork) error in details with length of 2000 mm is same ratio as 0.01mm to 100mm. Patting myself on the shoulder here...

[@deconteesawyer5758]

Fact checker: So this was supposed to be 2000mm within 0.2mm ? Sven: Well, it was, two months ago when I made it.

[@sven-erikviira1872]

@@deconteesawyer5758 Are you hinting towards wood changing dimensions due to humidity? 0.2mm is lowest resolution I can read off measuring tape with my eyes.

[@deconteesawyer5758]

@@sven-erikviira1872 You would hint people need a measuring tape to see through that ?

[@k1mgy]

Buffy gets a buff and polish!

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

There are inserts that go inside the plastic lines and there are wider ferrules. They are used in plastic air lines on heavy trucks. Look for DOT air line fittings.

[@member5488]

Those turbo nozzles improve pressure washer effectiveness dramatically.

[@darrelsartin4355]

I'm surprised that, given the amount of chips on the knee gears, that Bridgeport didn't put some sort of shield above the gear assembly to help redirect the chips away from the gears. Just a piece of sheet metal screwed to the casting would help a lot.

[@williamfissell1694]

the flaking looks immaculate

[@wayoutwest4944]

Mr Fenner, at one time in an industrial setting, had reason to review AFBMA ball bearing standards. You mentioned new bearings for the milling machine. My rolling element bearing needs were usually for nominal 1800, 3600, rpm machines. We always used AFBMA, C3, internal bearing element cleanced bearings. The C3 is a rather loser clearance than like a C9 internal ball clearenced bearing like for slower moving shafts. Slower moving shafts do not need a loser internal cleance as heat is not an issue. Of course C9 internal clearenced bearings would have more accuracy in keeping the components inperfect alignmet. Was just wondering if, the internal clearance, ball to inside, and outside race clearance was considered when buying new bearings for a highly accurate machine tool?

[@KeithFenner]

I always cross refence and up grade or tighten up the clearances as needed or feel the need, like the spindle bearings.

[@charliebryson1285]

have you watched any of Steve Summers videos, he is in the process of rebuilding his DuAll mill.

[@MyLilMule]

Can you tell me where you sources the plastic tubing? I am restoring my own Series 1 BP and would like to replace the oil lines as well.

[@KeithFenner]

Mc Master Carr #5773K11

[@prototype3a]

What is that sort of red-ish primer on Buffy? It reminds me of the paint I used to see all the time at the shipyard.

[@KeithFenner]

Rust-oleum rusty red ptimer

[@KG-yn9qi]

On plastic line, if use Farrell. There is a little brass/metal lined fitting, that inserts in the ID so Farrell does not smash the line

[@1pcfred]

Ferrule? There's a Farrell, Pennsylvania. Not sure how that applies. Then there's Colin Farrell. Can't see how he's involved either.

[@KG-yn9qi]

@@1pcfred well old fat arthritis fingers and bad spelling my bad

[@1pcfred]

@@KG-yn9qi you look like you're doing OK to me.

[@fainderskurs-koi8767]

Лайк. Смотрю и у вас уже тепло.

[@dennissheridan8836]

Keith, what kind of solvent do you use in your power washer if any. If I may be so bold to recommend a solvent used in the printing industry, it's water miscible and may even be bio-degradable. Since printing ink is essentially light grease (made from soy oil) with colorant added the solvent works great on petroleum based oils and greases.

[@KeithFenner]

purple power soap

[@dennissheridan8836]

@@KeithFenner Ah ha we used that when I was in the Air Force, or similar, to clean up the mess in the Radom after a hydraulic line cracked and sprayed fluid into the 28 ft. antennas, 10 rpm rotation, wind until the 55 gal. resvr. emptied. What a mess, everything from top of antenna down was covered in fluid.

[@steran50]

Quite surprising the amount of chips in Buffy's knee, maybe it didn't have way covers ?.

[@1pcfred]

A moment past the lips. A lifetime on the hips!

[@leilanala]

Keith, thanks for the new insight video of your shop. Do you have a camera person or a remote controlled camera stand, because the picture is moving from left to right and back slowly?

[@IanSlothieRolfe]

His camera is remote controlled from an app on his phone.

[@Abbadon2001]

Another great video Keith :)

[@Blue.4D2]

⭐😃👍

[@jimdorman1550]

You do good, but look up HandW machine repair in Indiana. Barry, just throws it out there.

[@KeithFenner]

I have and they do well.

[@erikjohansson1814]

A Keith Fenner video a day, keeps the doctor away. Or was it apple? Anyway....

[@scruffy6151]

I think it's a Keith video a day.

[@rohanhamer8429]

How do you “pick up” a motorcycle license? Don’t you have to be a learner first and pass tests? Are you allowed to carry a passenger straight away?

[@KeithFenner]

You apply for learners permit, Pass written test on line take the driving test, or E-Course offered at a price, two day training and then riding test, a pass = your license sent to you in mail. You do have a visit to RMV for permit, but you can pre pay your license fee, so after E-Course, you don't have that trip to registry.

[@sawz5]

come on man, not one blast of water to the face! this has to be happening in fantasy land.

[@Antonio_001]

Похож на наш нгф

[@TitusKrakenDesigns]

Hi! And when we can "meet" with your new girlfriend?

[@Abbadon2001]

First!

[@robfenwitch7403]

I second that!

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@stumccabe]

Thanks Keith.