Odds & Ends 41: Shop Update and More Viewer Mail

[@ScoutCrafter]

Keith we are all living vicariously thru you with your dream shop... I'm sure like you I've been mentally planning mine since I was a young man. Yours looks awesome! That cat is great too!

[@VintageMachinery]

+ScoutCrafter This shop has been a long time in the making.....

[@Rich206L]

Keith, Congratulations on the 53K+ subscribers. There is no doubt in my mind that they will all be glad they joined your army of fans. Thanks for the great shop update and a closer look at your "Swamp Panther". She's a real looker! Rich

[@VintageMachinery]

+Rich206L Thanks - the channel just keeps growing. Loving every minuet of it!

[@vajake1]

What a lot of information! Thanks for posting this one! The shop building is coming right along very nicely! Glad to make the acquaintance of your cat! I can tell a lot about a person by how they treat their animals and employees! You are gentleman and a scholar!

[@VintageMachinery]

+vajake1 Thanks!

[@raincoast2396]

Enjoyed the update Keith. Thank you. Especially enjoyed watching "Josey" your "Swamp Panther"! That's funny because our tabby cat "Jasmine" has a face like a Cougar. Hence now known as "Cougar Face". lol

[@VintageMachinery]

+Rain Coast She really likes being called a "Swamp Panther". She kind of struts a bit when I call her that!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

The reason your subs are up is because you are a good guy, you are a good teacher and you always have interesting things going on. So THERE! Boy, that shop is going to be a KNOCKOUT when it's finished and it's well on the way now! You deserve it!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Lewie McNeely Thanks for all of the kind words!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Just statin' th' facts, boss.

[@RandallMoore1955]

The shop, The land, the Pond, The cat (SECOND TO NONE) Looking just right Kith

[@VintageMachinery]

+Randall Moore So ready to get the roof on it! Thanks!

[@trader025]

Surge!! Because I think we all really enjoy the videos. Love the work at the museum. And I think, at least speaking for myself, Ive got a serious case of shop envy esp. when that building is finished!! Looks like your shop pal approves of the space!

[@VintageMachinery]

+trader025 Thanks - nice to see the new subscribers coming on board!

[@kentbridges5060]

Keith:That Taper sleeve is for the headstock of a lathe. When turning between centers there is a driving plate that attaches to the spindle but the front bore of the spindle on some lathes is tapered, the inside taper of the bushing is the same size as that of the tailstock. My father bought a new Clausing in 1956 and it had the same part. Also the center for the headstock was soft so it could be turned to make it dead on center. Thanks for the update on your shop.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Kent Bridges Yep, I should have known that. I use one all the time on the Lodge and Shipley out at the museum. Just drew a blank when it was sitting in my hands...

[@80spodcastchannel]

the cat's back....LOL Nice work Keith...that new work shed is going to be so much more then you got from previous. Good Stuff... Seeya, Dude

[@VintageMachinery]

+80spodcastchannel ( : FACEBOOK DUDEJERKY ☆☆☆☆☆ Thanks!

[@61066clocks]

The Shop is coming along nice,, as it has already been comented on in the comment section ,those recycled light hoods would be great retrofitted with LED bulbs, something You may have already figured on...lol...thanks For sharing Keith

[@VintageMachinery]

+TIM WILSON Yes, while I have not really mentioned it, I am planning on using LED throughout the shop. We have already changed all of the bulbs out in the house and they are a nice improvement.

[@1stage]

Keith Rucker, you're an old softie! Give that swamp panther a hug from the Harrington family out here in California! Really proud to be a subscriber and supporter of the fun and interesting things you present here!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Sean Harrington Will do!

[@RGSABloke]

Hey Keith, the cat looks well cared for, good job young man!!!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Joe McIntyre She pretty much takes care of herself. All we do is feed her....

[@RoelTyros]

Hello Keith, As usual an interesting Odds&Ends with lots of new things and also very nice how much people send to you. But the most interesting are the shop updates and it start to look more and more like a real shop. Hopefully the metal for the roof arrives soon and before the rain and storms. Here in the Netherlands we had also last days a bit stormy weather with much rain but now the weather turns cold again. Cold but sunny so hopefully it turns also sunny at your place. Many greetings from Roel !

[@VintageMachinery]

+RoelTyros We had some pretty bad storms that moved through in the wee hours of the morning earlier today. Things got rough for a while but luckily no serious damage to life or property anywhere near us.

[@dananelson3534]

Thanks for the update Keith. Shop's looking good. Those skills you have from working as an electrician are coming handy.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Dana Nelson I have used those electrician skills many times over my life!

[@elsdp-4560]

really coming along nice...like those light shades, have one hanging over my work bench and it seems that everyone is draw to that light when they come to visit. Thank you for sharing.

[@VintageMachinery]

+ELSDP-45 I am looking forward to getting those lights hanging in the shop!

[@charlesauger7779]

This is my first time to this channel and WOW!!!!! what a shop. thats my dream shop. I'm telling you boys and girls, my tongue is hanging out, and i'm drooling so much that I need to get a towel.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Charles Auger Glad that you like it Charles. It has been my life long dream as well and it is very nice to see my dreams coming true! Glad that you found the channel and I hope that you will hang out with us in the shop via KZbin for a long time to come!

[@Jpmhp2394]

I agree.... I hope to be in your spot someday soon. I know that shop is a dream come true.

[@reideichner8597]

HI Keith, Your shop is coming along, although probably not as fast as you would like, but most importantly that they are doing a good job and doing it the way you want. Thanks for showing! Take Care, Reid

[@VintageMachinery]

+Reid Eichner Yes, I have nothing to complain about, but I am ready to get this thing finished!

[@planeflyer21]

Nice! Thanks for the update. You reminded me that back in primary school the windows were at the top of the classroom. They latched with a ring-type lever handle. Teachers in each class had a long aluminum pole with a hook, with which they could open and close the windows.

[@VintageMachinery]

+planeflyer21 I can remember those as well. I wish I could have salvages some from somewhere....

[@TheBackyardMachineShop]

Keith That adapter is a spindle adapter, I have a #7mt to #4 mt, the reason it's short is lathe spindles have short tapers to allow to maximize the through hole. The shop is looking good I know your itching to get it done and everything moved in.

[@VintageMachinery]

+The Backyard Machine Shop Yep, you are correct! I don't know what I was thinking as we have that same part out at the museum for the big Lodge and Shipley lathe!

[@charlescartwright6367]

Aloha Keith, First comment I've ever .made on U-tube. It is about your, cat, it reminds me of mine which I no longer have, but miss very much. I have watched you and several other U_Tubers for years, but have never made a comment. Keep up the good work as I have learned much from my U_Tube friends. As an OLDER retired machinist I am always interested in learning other machinist's tricks especially those, learned the hard way. Here in Hawaii I miss the availability and resources I once enjoyed. Aloha No from Hawaii. Chuck

[@VintageMachinery]

+Charles Cartwright Thanks Chuck - glad that you enjoy the channel! I always like to see how another machinist tackles a job as it makes me think outside of my own box and improves my problem solving abilities.

[@bbtjd001]

The building looks great. Glad to see it all coming together for you. Love the big timbers.

[@VintageMachinery]

+bbtjd001 Thank you - I am so excited to be nearly done with this project!

[@guubagaaba8391]

what a friendly, happy cat you've got !!!!!! seems like he/she is always with you.

[@VintageMachinery]

+guuba gaaba When I walk outside, she is right on my heals!

[@JunkMikesWorld]

Keith, That No. 5 to No.3 Morse adapter is intended for use in a lathe spindle with a dead center. Very often a large dead center is cumbersome and also quite expensive. In my experience that would have been used in a lathe with a No. 5 spindle and a No. 3 tail stock so you would only need one size of center, one live and one dead for the machine. All the best! Mike

[@VintageMachinery]

+Junk Mikes World Indeed you are correct! I will be doing a follow up on that in an upcoming video!

[@Thunderstixx77]

I just love the cat. That thing is a ham !!! LOLOLOL !!!

[@garyc5483]

Great tools there Keith. You probably need to make a new tapered pin for the dividing head so all plates are usable without changing it every time you use a different type of plate. With the tapered pin the plates should locate better than with a parallel pin. The workshop is coming on great and it will be good to have a roof to work under.. The weather has got the better of every body every where this year so far. Here in the UK we have a very early spring with high winds and storms. Some plants are in flower which should not be showing yet. Looking forward to more updates soon. regards from the UK

[@VintageMachinery]

+Gary C Good idea with the tapered pin!

[@kg2nc]

The shop build looks great Keith. Love the cat we have two females one attach to me and the other to my wife. Thanks

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ruben Cats are funny that way - they tend to attach themselves to a particular person.

[@jimm2099]

Keith, The first "Mystery Part" is a change gear rack for an Atlas lathe. I've been in the process of making a new one for the lathe my Dad handed down to me. The original was broken several times over and cobbled back together over the years since 1963 when he bought it. We made a rough new one out of aluminum in the late 80's. I'm interested, let me know... Thanks. Jim

[@VintageMachinery]

+Jim M Sorry Jim, but the parts are already spoken for. I am surprised at how many people wanted those parts!

[@ladamurni]

I love watching your videos, thanks very much for posting them. It is often better than watching tv! I allso like your cat. Greetings from Holland.

[@VintageMachinery]

+ladamurni Thank you for watching!

[@peter2uat]

In Poland at 49°25′N 20°20′E and 1350 ft above SL we got a lot of days with a temperature of 150°F last summer, measuring 18 ft UNDER the simple tin roof with silvery paint on it, the metal itself was too hot to touch, so I think that isolating your roof down south in Georgia is a must - and it will help in dimming the noise of wind, rain and hail too.I envy you - my shop is just 6x4 ft!

[@VintageMachinery]

+peter2uat Wow, I would not have expected that in Poland! We are going to try and keep it a bit cooler down here...

[@Beverlys-Hillbilly]

Cats attach themselves to good folks, they are generally good judges of character. On the subject of weather, the rain you are expecting is to hit us here (in southern Ontario Canada) Tuesday night as freezing rain and snow.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ted Aitchison Our weather came barreling through about 4:00 am this morning. Lots of powerful storms, but thankfully no tornadoes in our area. I think I will take the storms over freezing rain and snow though....

[@ChrisB257]

My gosh - and now you get those divide plates! You are one lucky dude! Plus the other stuff too. Shop progress - -looks more and more awesome. Going to be a few miles of cable used in there!

[@VintageMachinery]

+ChrisB257 I hate to see how much all that copper costs me.....

[@dinxsy8069]

Such a high quality build with the workshop, certainly choose the right people for the job, looking fantastic.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Dinxsy They are doing a great job - their quality makes up for the lack of speed in getting the job done...

[@dinxsy8069]

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org Weather wise or lack of commitment.

[@1970chevelle396]

Can't wait to see the shop Finished. I wished I had room to build a shop that big.

[@VintageMachinery]

+1970chevelle396 I am sure you can see it in my face on my videos, but I am so excited about the new shop!

[@ianpostlethwaite4]

Keith, Forward/reverse tumbler L3-21A for Craftsman 12" metal lathe includes stud. Thanks for your great videos.

[@RyanWeishalla]

+Ian Postlethwaite , Yeah, and the banjo looks like my 12" lathe as well. The other part looks like it may be the headstock side for the lead screw.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ian Postlethwaite Yep, I am convinced that these parts are from a Atlas/Craftsman lathe.

[@wildbill23c]

I've ran across a few of your videos recently and just figured what the heck, I'll subscribe so I can watch more. Thanks for the great down to earth videos. Love your new shop I'd love to have something like that. I've got a 24' x 36' barn with a very uneven dirt floor, interior isn't finished so its darn near impossible to heat so I get nothing done during the winter...so from about October to March the shop doesn't get any use :(.

[@VintageMachinery]

+William Todd (williamtodd) Thanks for subscribing! Any barn/shop beats nothing - up until now, I would have killed to have had 24x36!

[@almeyer405]

Keith, I sent you an e-mail about the banjo and reverse tumblers.I like the viewer mail and odds and ends videos as well as the "regular" machining videos, keep up the good work!.........P.S. Shop is looking good!......Al Meyer

[@VintageMachinery]

+Al Meyer You were the first to claim them, so they are yours!

[@almeyer405]

Thanks Keith! Sent my address to your e-mail let me know if you are interested in that REX 95 tooling.......Thanks Al

[@fibrodad1354]

I think AvE plugged you Keith last week... good guy!!!!!

[@VintageMachinery]

+JRushPixel That might explain things - he has a huge following!

[@fibrodad1354]

+Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org 53k is not a small amount lol...... thats alot.....

[@tasror]

+JRushPixel Who is AvE? My google-fu is completely weak on this attempted search

[@fibrodad1354]

***** lol

[@lazaglider]

+Spoif Who gets a truly frightening amount of money from patreon. Over $7k a month the last time I checked. God there are some morons with deep pockets out there.

[@E-Glide]

One nice thing about a dark colored building, it soaks up the sun and adds a lot of heat in the winter :-)

[@VintageMachinery]

+E. Glide I would have gone for a lighter color to reflect the heat in the summer, but my wife wanted dark, so we got dark.....

[@Duh6666666]

Great video as usual, thanks! . I love calico cats, and she really likes you.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Duh6666666 Thank you!

[@Newmachinist]

Hi Keith thanks for the videos. If I could humbly make one suggestion on your new shop that would be to DOUBLE the number of electrical outlets you have and make the 120 volt outlets 20 amp (these are a slightly different looking outlet to the common 15 amp ones but the costs are about the same (so is the price of the breakers). Also I would suggest to add 240 volt 15 (or 20) amp, 30 amp and a few 50 amp outlets (50 for welders). It is soooo cheap to put them in now compared to adding later. In my 24 x 48 shop I have outlets on average every three feet and am really pleased with them. Also what I did was to put a GFCI as the first outlet on each circuit and leapfrogged the outlets down the wall. Thanks again Rod

[@VintageMachinery]

+Newmachinist Well, we are thinking more or less along the same lines. Each of the wall outlets will have two 20 amp receptacles (total of four plugs) and are about every 10 feet on the wall. I will probably only put a 220 outlet where I will put my welder as nearly all of my machines are three phase and I will have to do some additional wiring to handle that.

[@martinrohm5469]

It is that beautiful new work shop that is attracting all the new subscribers.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Martin Rohm May be!!!

[@martinbundy3771]

Thank you I will be looking for it in the future

[@philipheinhold5340]

It’s as a result of your great videos 🙏

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Your audio quality is awesome! Congratulations on the shop progress! It's really going to be something.

[@VintageMachinery]

+William Garrett Thank you!

[@lyntonr6188]

another great odds and ends video Keith ,the new shop is coming along nicely .

[@VintageMachinery]

+Lynton Rodda Thanks - getting more excited every day!

[@Nodularguy1]

The wasps thank you for leaving the eaves open. LOL ! Looks good and I know you are anxious to get in and wire it !

[@VintageMachinery]

+Jeff Barr The wasps need a place to live too!

[@swarfrat311]

Keith, You shop is coming along nicely. When it's completed and before you move the machines in, you'll have to have an old fashioned barn dance! ... Why is it that when you need something and get it, the item shows up at a better deal. I know we've misplaced things around the house and torn the place apart trying to fine them. Buy another and they are sure to turn up! Thanks for another look at your goodies and the shop progress. Are you going with fluorescent lighting or low wattage metal halide? The metal halide lights take about 5 or so minutes to warm up, but they put out a ton of high-intensity white light. Have a good one! Dave

[@VintageMachinery]

+Swarf Rat Probably going to go with LED lights in the shop. I converted the house to them a while back and like them a lot!

[@KnolltopFarms]

Hey Keith, I know finding a proper home for those spare parts will be ideal, but in case you don't I am cobbling together a "dividing head" out of spare parts. Old section of lead screw, a headstock and spindle, various gears, etc. and could use a banjo and a lever...heck all of them would likely find a home on my "Franken-head", so if you don't find a home for them I'd be more than happy to pay you for them...or make a trade of some sort. Thanks for the video and congrats on the progress for the shop, Aloha...Chuck PS Hi Josie!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Knolltop Farms Thanks Chuck - the spare parts are spoken for already though.

[@canadianavenger]

The only explanation for the sudden influx of viewers is the addition of cats to your videos :) Love your channel, keep up the good work!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Mark Loit (CanadianAvenger) I could not help but wonder the same thing, but I think I recently got some plugs on some other channels.

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed....shop is looking awesome!

[@VintageMachinery]

+outsidescrewball Thanks Chuck - your 10EE is looking awesome as well!

[@EmmaRitson]

lol!! that shop needs lineshafting! but just a little jealous. thanks as always for a great video.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Emma's Spareroom Machineshop That could happen at some point in time!

[@AndriyPodanenko]

Yeah. Such a thing can't be done on a lathe :)))) Nice to see shop update. Happy finishing

[@VintageMachinery]

+Andrii Podanenko There are lots of things that people say cannot be done on a lathe. And then there are a few thing that really cannot be done on a lathe!

[@flineman]

5 to 3 morse taper adapter comes with 13" off shore lathes to adapt spindle hole to fit 3 morse taper

[@larrysperling8801]

keith the 3-5 mt adapter is the same as the one that came with my lathe to use in the headstock for turning between centers.very handy to have.

[@VintageMachinery]

+larry sperling Yep, I missed that one. Should have recognized it as we have one just like it at the museum for the big Lodge and Shipley lathe!

[@Ryzomadman]

Not often I get jealous but that is going to be one very excellent shop and I need to start looking to upgrade the amount of land we have .

[@VintageMachinery]

+ryzo mcgregor It has been my lifelong dream that is finally coming true!

[@johnbazaar8440]

Keith, all those lathe parts are for Atlas lathes, looks like both 10" and 12". The banjo is for a 10" without the quick change gears and is what's on my lathe. The brass nut is the cross feed nut. I'm looks like someone modified it to include a zero backlash adjuster. Thanks, John

[@VintageMachinery]

+John Bazaar Thanks - several have identified the parts as being Atlas/Craftsman.

[@aar4287]

Hi Keith I like the videos and I think that the MT5 to MT3 adapter is for a lathe head stock for a center thanks and keep up the great videos.

[@VintageMachinery]

+AAR Yes, you are correct. I just was not thinking of that when I shot the video, but I use one just like it on the big Lodge and Shipley lathe at the museum!

[@RjBin-xz2um]

Shop is looking great Keith!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Rj Bin1971 Thank you!

[@gasworker3042]

Hi Keith, I have a 14x40 mazak mate lathe that has a D1-5 spindle and it takes a spindle adapter just like that mt 5 to mt 3 adapter you showed. I have found a few on ebay for around $40-$50 but I haven't pulled the trigger yet lol... I need to find a D1-5 lathe dog driver plate first or a face plate but D1-5 stuff is pricey.... The new shop is looking good!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Mark Schuster Yes, that is what it is. I should have recognized it as we have one just like it for the Lodge and Shipley lathe at the museum (which has a D1-6 spindle).

[@VintageMachinery]

+Mark Schuster Yes, that is what it is. I should have recognized it as we have one just like it for the Lodge and Shipley lathe at the museum (which has a D1-6 spindle).

[@yanwo2359]

"South Georgia Swamp Panther." Love it. Meow.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Yan Wo Josie likes it too!

[@esoomreltna]

The green light shades look great. Consider using LED bulbs in them. Shop is looking like it is coming along nicely! Best wishes, Eric

[@VintageMachinery]

+esoomreltna I am probably going to go all LED in the new shop!

[@esoomreltna]

Keith, Great idea. There are dim-able LEDs and if you use them be sure to get the correct type of dimmer. I'd love to stop by some time and see the place. Regards, Eric

[@MattsMotorz]

At 6:53, all of those parts came off of an Atlas lathe. I have an Atlas and immediately recognized them. You can look up the parts catalog page on the internet (maybe even on vintage machinery!) to see exactly what each part is.

[@MattsMotorz]

+MattsMotorz Great video btw. Love the shop so far and Josie! It would be awesome if you could make a video on the electrical work. I don't have much experience in that regard so it would be so interesting to watch.

[@Justaman1958]

+MattsMotorz What kind of Atlas? I have a 10" Pick-O-Matic. The precurser to the quick change gear box.

[@thething4763]

+Gus Lint I believe the "L" part number is actually a Logan part. Very similar machines the Atlas 10 and Logan 10

[@TODDFINK1]

+The Thing Logan used "LA" or "LP" for most of it's part numbers I think. Not just the "L"

[@MatthewRulla]

+MattsMotorz Yes, those parts are from an Atlas lathe. No question about it.

[@Perius]

Where I used to work we used that type morse taper adapter in the lathe spindle.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Perius Yes, I missed that one. It is for a dead center in the spindle.

[@ericcorse]

Those shades will look terrific.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Eric Corse I think so too - can't wait!

[@turbocobra]

Shop looks awesome!

[@VintageMachinery]

+turbocobra Thank you!

[@charliewood4158]

SHOP IS LOOKING GREAT !!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Charlie Wood Thank you!

[@silverbullet7434]

think you'll find the reducer is a headstock reducer for running center to center with drive dog, thanks for the vids

[@VintageMachinery]

+Silverbullet Yes, that is what it is! Thanks!

[@johnsont963]

Love your new building ! plenty of space , but I will say id be on that contractor to get a roof on it like white on rice LOL....

[@VintageMachinery]

+johnsont963 I am ready, he is ready as well. They have been waiting on the metal to come in.....

[@xull1x123]

shop looks great. i love your cat, and how she drops around you lol

[@VintageMachinery]

+Zeeshan Munir Thanks!

[@Opinionator52]

Shop's lookin' great Keith.... It's nice and bright in there!!! ;o) O,,,

[@VintageMachinery]

+Opinionator52 Yep, I can't wait to put a roof on and make it a bit darker though....

[@davidgrimble3649]

the 5 to 3 mt is to fit in the head stock of a lathe

[@VintageMachinery]

+David Grimble Yes, I think you are correct. Lots are commenting on this and now that I think about it, I have a similar one for the Lodge and Shipley lathe at the museum.

[@rolliekelly6783]

Keith, I know, unlike the US Gov., you have budgetary constraints.So just a word to the wise, don't short yourself on lighting. I know you are still young (did I do good?) however, as we age our eyes seem to get less light sensitive. In my 1200 sqft shop I have ~ 150 sqft of windows, 30 4' T-8 2 tube fixtures plus assorted task lights, and the walls painted with white semi gloss enamel and still not too much light. Also, have you thought about running a loop of airline around the perimeter to facilitate putting in drops when and where you want them? Just a couple of things to think about. Looking good, Rollie

[@VintageMachinery]

+Rollie Kelly I plan to put plenty of light in the shop. I like light! I will also at some point be putting in an airline like you suggest, but it might not be right away - I have to pay for things a little bit at a time!

[@davebohnert542]

you forgot to mention the refreshing Wisconsin air I sent along LOL

[@McFingal]

Your shop is looking good, are you going to use surface mounted EMT or ridged conduit for your machines? Are you going to video the electrical installation as well. You could also do a cord cap type drop from the ceiling for quick connection if you wanted to. Either way looking forward to seeing it completed, even if I'm a little envious.

[@VintageMachinery]

+The Texas Gun Guy I will probably run rigid conduit for the machines. That will be after I get all of the 110 stuff installed and get insulation in the walls and the walls covered.

[@TheMetalButcher]

Kieth, on your shop, I'd recommend getting as big of a VFD you get (10hp+) and run three phase. We ran 1hp three phase around our shop and it's great. Do be afraid of VFDs just because they are modern. They are better than rotary phase converters in pretty much every way.

[@VintageMachinery]

+justfakeit888 I already have a rotary phase converter and that is what I will use to power the new shop. I also have a couple of individual machines that use a VFD, but mostly for variable speed.

[@hettinger1000]

All the KZbin machinists seem like they've got a "shop cat" so it looks like you're going that way too. As a matter of fact I've got one that stays in our shop and he's pretty interested in whatever I'm doing in there. Thanks for the show.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ed Texley We were not really looking for a cat for the new shop but I think she is here to stay. OK with me, she earns her keep!

[@Jamie-qo6ib]

I would agree that the lathe parts are from an Atlas/Craftsman 10 or 12 inch lathe. I have the same but my banjo looks like someone brazed it up 2 or 3 times.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Jamie Verhoeven Yes, I believe that is indeed what it goes to!

[@bigun447]

Not enough electrical outlets. I put mine every 4 ft. and am hoping to install more circuits to make them every 2 ft.. My drills, grinders and etc. plus the electricity eaters stationed along the walls need many places to eat juice. Also am planning on installing some posts outside with weather proof boxes as I am tired of stringing extension cords to work outside the shop doors.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Big'un44 I have four outlets every 10 feet. With most of my machinery being three phase (which will require separate outlets), I think I will be fine.

[@Hotrodelectric]

A South Georgia swamp panther :) Ours- Lucy- is a standard issue house cat. Mom called her a miniature black leopard. One of my neighbors has one that just sorta hangs around- we all call her the spare cat. Planning on staining the inside once the roof is on?

[@VintageMachinery]

+Hotrodelectric The inside will first get wired, then insulated, and then something put up for walls and ceilings. Not sure what on the walls and ceilings yet though.

[@jimkodysz5404]

Hi Kieth, I enjoy watching your videos. You have a honest, professional and intelligent presence about you. BTW, am I the only one who sees a "smiley face" on the inside of that vertical head at 8:36? I think I'm starting to see things like that a lot :-)

[@VintageMachinery]

+Jim Kodysz I noticed it too - it looks just like a face!

[@grantsmith1319]

The reverse tumbler is from a 12" Craftsman lathe. I'm guessing the other parts are as well.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Grant Smith Yes, they all are!

[@jusb1066]

is there enough spare corners for each of your viewers? lol its gonna be lots of fun wiring, moving in equipment and hanging up tools. update on my small drill press - chuck arrived and luckily i was right it was jacobs taper 6! (there was doubt that it could be B18 short, and as i could not find one, i took a chance on jt6) and new belt has arrived that fits just fine, it is now in pieces to be cleaned as it is so greasy and stuck sawdust you can barely see it, i wont be going so far as repaint, but removing rust from all the bare column etc, it runs smooth and quiet so bearings are all fine. from the paint still on the pulleys i genuinely dont think it has much run time, just the bad orig chuck and possibly the wrong belt (old belt was too loose at the end of adjustment (pulleys hit cover) , belt was worn which makes no sense) made it practically unusable, thus been on a workshop floor for 25 or more years.

[@VintageMachinery]

+jusb1066 Good to hear that your drill press is coming along!

[@keithkemper]

Enjoy your videos shop is looking good

[@VintageMachinery]

+Keith Kemper Thanks!

[@williamconfer9784]

Thanks Keith.... A lot of people are "Cat People," and I guess I"m one..Or I should say Four! (3 Cats inside and one Permanent Outside visitor!) God Bless Keith..

[@paulculbert1281]

+William Confer I'm pretty sure Josie thinks that both Keith and the shop belong to her. I guess there's no reason to burst her bubble.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Paul Culbert Indeed, she probably does!

[@GuyBarry1]

people are talking about you Keith, cause they like your channel! Keep it up, at least until that safe is fully refurbished! ;)

[@VintageMachinery]

+Guy Barry Thanks - we will get that safe done soon....

[@GuyBarry1]

Thanks Keith, you know I'm just ribbing you a bit, looking forward to it!

[@arkansas1313]

Trim work on the shop looks great, well done. ....13

[@VintageMachinery]

+arkansas13 Thank - they are doing a fine job. Just wish they would hurry up and finish!

[@gordtaylor2635]

Those wrenches were nice and made in the USA😊

[@VintageMachinery]

+Gord Taylor Yes they are! Just made a return trip to the US after a long vacation down in New Zealand!

[@WreckDiver99]

Time to pull that pin from your KT, and make a new pin for these other dividing plates. Be another great project for everybody to see.

[@VintageMachinery]

+WreckDiver99 If I ever have a need to use one of those plates, I may just have to do that!

[@c.barr813]

I will admit, much to my embarrassment, that I have used a dull expanding reamer as a quick and dirty expanding mandrel in an emergency. just made the cuts super light in the lathe. not recommended, but in a pinch, it works.

[@VintageMachinery]

+C. Barr81 LOL - Confession is good for the soul! Not sure I would have admitted that one though....

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

Your shop is coming along great. Later Keith

[@VintageMachinery]

+NSTRAPPERHUNTER Thank you!

[@stevenhardy2898]

You have a pond nearby... I wonder if your area is suitable for evaporative cooling as used in some US desert areas? (just pondering )

[@fillg]

+Steven Hardy Not sure if it's the same thing but if you're talking about what I've always called a swamp cooler it might make it too humid and rust all the tools. I've seen some geothermal systems that use ponds instead of the ground or ground water but that would end up being too pricey probably.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Steven Hardy Not sure I want to use the "Swamp Cooler" in the shop. If I do put in a heat pump, I might take advantage of the pond though.

[@bcbloc02]

The shop is coming along nicely! I am curious what this 5MT machine is that will be coming to the new shop? Big lathe or HBM? :-)

[@VintageMachinery]

+bcbloc02 Did I mention something about a machine that might take a 5MT? Maybe I let something slip! Sorry, nor ready to let the cat out of the bag yet.....

[@VintageMachinery]

+bcbloc02 Did I mention something about a machine that might take a 5MT? Maybe I let something slip! Sorry, nor ready to let the cat out of the bag yet.....

[@bcbloc02]

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org Well hopefully unlike me it won't be years after the machine introduction before we get to see it in action. LOL

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Looking real good!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Shortribs Longbow Thank you!

[@charlescompton4495]

Darker it is!! Believe me I know. Greg and Sandy (my wife). Oh, by the way, the stain will stay darker under the eaves but will lighten in the sunlit areas. Just a thought.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Charles Compton Yep, we actually talked about the eves and when they put the second coat on, they are not going to spray under the eves.

[@mausball]

Josie will be welcome in that shop I think. Make her a kitty door so she can keep the critters out?

[@VintageMachinery]

+mausball I have thought about putting in a kitty door for her!

[@arlynsmith9196]

From ebay - expired auction but has descrition: "Forward/reverse tumbler L3-21A for Craftsman 12" metal lathe includes stud "

[@VintageMachinery]

+Arlyn Smith Les, that is what it fits!

[@derekspender1303]

That short adapter could be a lathe spindle hole reducer.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Derek Spender That is what it is - I missed that one...

[@davebohnert542]

your welcome Keith

[@VintageMachinery]

+dave bohnert Many, many thanks!

[@rustymachineshop9456]

think that morse taper is for lathe headstock so it can be drove out from rear if u put it in a drill or lathe talestock it wont come out easy

[@VintageMachinery]

+Joe Pritchett Indeed it is - thanks!