MACHINE SHOP TIPS

[@lebommjohnson8101]

FYI: The guy who can cast iron at home would be in the FIRST percentile of DIYers. After 35 yrs as a machinist/toolmaker, it's great to watch & listen to somebody who actually knows what he's about. Thank you and keep it up !

[@mrpete222]

+lebomm johnson Thanks you

[@colemanhill]

I'm so thankful people use youtube to make and post videos like these. What a great channel.

[@afpienaar4604]

Mr Pete I'M about your age and a semi-retired surgeon. With passing age comes the awareness of the importance of making objects. Your videos and those of other machinists have opened a new world to me. Having had many teachers over a long training caree,r made me recognise your outstanding teaching skill. If it was unappreciated by school board administrators , the loss was theirs. Thank you for hours of enjoyment. AFP Johannesburg

[@TimHeagarty]

Mr. Love, my shop teacher, at J. G. Whittier Jr. High school taught me how to drill and tap the hole for a handwheel crank handle just like yours. That was in 1974 and I remember it like it was yesterday. We also had a pot metal foundry and the 7th graders had a lead foundry that they used to make little lead soldiers. Thank you and all shop teachers!

[@mrpete222]

+Tim Heagarty Thanks for watching. We shop teachers did not get much respect from administrators or fellow teachers.--------------Until of course they wanted something fixed.

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

You are a superior teacher Mr. Pete, I've been enjoying your videos since I discovered them a couple of weeks ago. I've learned a LOT!

[@mrpete222]

+ShysterLawyer Thanks

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

That's a post from August, so that means about four months since I discovered your channel. I've darn near watched all of the 550+ videos!

[@mrpete222]

+ShysterLawyer Thanks for watching

[@christopheleblanc9175]

wish i had you as a shop teacher , years ago,,love the detail you put in the videos tks

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@davidschwartz5127]

Enjoyed your video, as usual, I'm 71 years old retired engineer and I would like to tell you my high school shop teacher had the biggest impact on my life and career next to my father. I didn't realize until I had my own sons, and sadly they did not get the opportunity for industrial arts in high school as I did. I have made an effort to supplement the missing education they should of had.

[@mrpete222]

There were many wonderful shop teachers in the schools. They never got any credit. I hope I was an influence on some of my students.

[@milivojekg]

I wish I have had a teacher like You in high school.I appreciate your effort for doing the stuff and teaching us. Thank you very much from Europe!

[@mateoboschify]

Nicely done, Sir. I’m picking up my first lathe in a few weeks and have learned so much from you. I can’t wait to make some of your projects. Thanks again!

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@sodster68]

I'd say you are still in your prime! Thank you so much for your splendid videos!

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Great work Mr.Pete. Looks great. Great detail. Thank you for sharing.

[@batch5626]

Always amazed with your ingenuity Mr.Pete.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@renbooth4147]

First class work. Thank you again for All your advice and guidance. can't wait for your next project.

[@w056007568]

A very usable piece, well done and thanks. Excellent photography, audio and editing.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Used your key way cutting method today and it turned out really nice. Thanks again for the video.

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

Another informative casting video - just the kinds of casts I want to make. Glad you addressed the difficulties with casting mild steel (cast iron), seemed liked a good way to go, but apparently lots of hurdles and heat. Thankyou

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks for making another great video. I have a foundry that I have not used in many years and every time you cast something I get tempted to dust it off and get some sand.

[@mrpete222]

+cerberus Thanks for watching

[@dubsaloon]

So very nice of you to share. It looks so simple, then you get a big shock when you try it yourself.

[@oldman6495]

Another great job. I learn something new, with every video.

[@Audi59]

your videos are great...and your work is excellent..keep it up i watch them all the time . thanks

[@mrpete222]

+gursharan mudan Thank you very much

[@MrAddisonroad]

Really enjoying your series of videos...most educating.

[@mrbreezeet1]

Beautiful!! Great job, looks like it came out of a factory.

[@mrpete222]

thank you very much

[@eliduttman315]

Mr. P. From what I've seen on KZbin, the people casting iron have built burners that start on propane and switch to waste oil. A hefty blower seems essential too. A very nice job on that tailstock wheel. Eli D.

[@jefferyjohnson5421]

Another great job Mr Pete.

[@terryc47]

Awesome video watching a master craftsman at work. Have learnt a lot, thank you

[@mrpete222]

terryc47 Thanks for watching.

[@not2fast4u2c]

Nice hand wheel !!!.. I enjoy seeing how casting is done . I have watched your other videos on it

[@mrpete222]

+not2fast4u2c Thanks for watching

[@malcolmtill]

Absolutely first class work. Thank you again for All your advice and guidance. Kind regards malcolm

[@mc_cpu]

Excellent job, I'd of been proud of that. You should of shown it installed at the end.

[@robertlunsford1350]

looks great. A magnet would have been handy to pull the original molding out of the sand. Love the videos keep them coming.

[@mrpete222]

+Robert Lunsford yes-thanks for watching

[@erichope1103]

You really have a nice handle on things :) Thank you for a great video :)

[@aj9270]

Thank you for another Great lesson Mr. Pete !

[@thomaschandler8036]

My son has done some casting. He made a bushing tool for bushing clock wheels. Looks like the $1100 ones. good video. enjoyed, learned a few things..

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching. Not too many people out there making castings

[@phillipjordanatd]

Just love watching your videos MrPete. I thought you only did machining videos not anything on casting. I actually stumbled across another channel svseeker that mentioned you did castings so here I am. I probably will go check the other casting videos out today.

[@mrpete222]

+Phillip Jordan Thank you so much for watching--lots of foundry vids

[@jix177]

Nice work, very interesting to see the process from start to finish. Thanks for sharing.

[@JBFromOZ]

fantastic video, love the ALORIS information as well, thank you Mr Pete!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@AndrevwZA]

Absolutely amazing work. Total respect for you and your knowledge. The OCD in me just wanted to climb through the internet and align the key way either with or at 180° from the handle.

[@mrpete222]

+Andre van Wyk Thanks for watching--

[@Infidel7153]

+Andre van Wyk Ha Ha i thought i was the only weirdo freaking out about that also i would of faced off the center before drilling and high brighted the outside and paint talk about OCD.

[@bradapprentice1397]

Thanks for the superb instruction and guidance. Kind Regards, Brad

[@EVguru]

There are lots of ways of slotting on the lathe. Some people disconnect the top-slide nut and operate it with a lever from the tailstock, others build slotting attachments. I've done it using the quill on the Bridgeport. Iron casting can be done at home in a crucible furnace, but an oil burner is needed and you better make sure your refractory is up to the temperatures required!

[@holton345]

Great instructional material, sir. Thanks!

[@mrpete222]

Very welcome

[@jimzivny1554]

Very nice job, the keyway slotting procedure is great. I would have used a hacksaw blade and file and rigid have been as nicely done. Thanks again

[@peterc5512]

Mr. Pete, while using a casting as pattern, you get close as eggs, but not identical. If done repeatedly using the latest casting as pattern for the next, eventually the thermal shrinkage will show up in smaller casted parts. Patterns are usually made slightly larger to account for thermal expansion of the molten metal, to get near net size result. Interesting video, thank you, now I want to cast something!

[@mrpete222]

Yes, that is all true

[@elicottero]

I wish I had seen this before! :( You are a treasure of information, I'm enjoying your videos so much (I have a little Craftsman lathe). Greetings from Italy, Antonio

[@DRCHUCKWRIGHTMD]

Our kids today are missing out on such a great shop education....kids flock to my backyard to watch me forge, and fix bikes...but hardly have any time to teach them.

[@fall22123]

I enjoyed the video. I would like to see more like it.

[@lastmanstandingwtsht]

Nice job I really like that slotting method.

[@TexasDellDude]

I very much enjoy this 2-part set, Mr. Pete. I am curious about the setup you used to drill the hole for the handle, you didn't show how you did that. Keep them coming, Sir!

[@EVILDR235]

I just went out in my small shop and found two aluminum cast wheels just like yours. Mine have been cleaned up/debured, but not drilled.

[@alt-w7130]

Thanks for showing the process to cast a hand wheel

[@mrpete222]

Glad you liked it

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

Thanks! You've clarified a few points for me.

[@mrpete222]

👍

[@robcrawford9657]

Great video(both parts) I find polishing with an orbital sander and fine grit produces a nice finish while spinning it on the lathe, but loved the video.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@ScoutCrafter]

Great Job!!! Thanks for sharing...

[@davedigs]

nice job mrpete keep up the good work

[@madaboutpix]

nice handwheel!!! great job!!!

[@mrpete222]

+Ulma Doctor Thanks for watching

[@marcellucassen8033]

I have made keyway slots with a small hand file but doing it with a lathe is just another way of doing it and a good tip cause not everyone has a broaching set lying around

[@mrbreezeet1]

I did it one time on a pulley, not sure what the material was, but I used my lathe like this with a small file in my tool holder.

[@tedburgess870]

Very interesting, much enjoyed.

[@mrpete222]

+Ted Burgess Thanks for watching

[@777fuzzypeach]

Fascinating process but I was disappointed not to see the actual pour of molten metal!

[@MattsMotorz]

Excellent work!

[@mrpete222]

+MattsMotorz Thanks

[@danbreyfogle8486]

Another interesting video, I watched both but you will get extra credit for part one because a long day in the car wore me out and I had to replay it three times to get it all. Shhh don't tell You Tube that they will credit you with three but I only saw it all once, grin...

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@marksinden4156]

I'm sure you've thought of it since the video was made - but as the pattern part was cast iron, you could have used a fairly strong magnet to aid lifting it free of the sand. Handy place to get strong donut shaped magnets is the magnetron in a defunct microwave oven - the magnetron contains two very useful magnets.

[@mrpete222]

+Mark Sinden Good idea-thanks

[@tommy73camaro]

it is amazing that a sand cast can be so true that it even made a perfect copy of the flaking paint in the center hub

[@mrpete222]

+Tom Swinney Thanks for watching---yes the detail is amazing

[@phooesnax]

AAMCO and MAACO were started by the same guy for similar reason. Anthony A Martinez I think. Nice looking handwheel.

[@aserta]

I saw once a guy make splines inside a machined piece of tool steel. So really, lathe's are a lot more functional than the un-advised user gives them credit for.

[@krazziee2000]

Another great video, thanks.....

[@tomherd4179]

Just a passing thought - Aluminum melts around 1100 degrees and that is HOT! Iron around 2800~2900 degrees. I fully agree with you about not attempting iron unless you are in the 1%. I set a crucible down on a 2x8 for a second (while melting aluminum) and the board burst into flames. Also it's dangerous to melt over a concert floor, sand trap is much safer, should there be a spill.

[@mrpete222]

+Tom Herd Yes--its all mighty dangerous

[@robertspickler1385]

Wonderful Insight...ThankYou

[@pikepunk1]

Very good video set. I really dislike the plastic wheels that come on some machines. They feel as if they will break or fall apart while you're using it.

[@isFuzzy]

That's so cool! However, it suddenly hit me. Have you tried casting with some potmetal. That way probably plating finish would be cooler. Just my thoughts.

[@The007Weasel]

Happy 2020 new year mrpete. I've had a small lathe & vertical mill since mid 1980's, but due to work priorities, I only ever got to use them occasionally for odd jobs. Now I've retired, I'm improving my machine tool knowledge thanks to your excellent videos. On this one; it's a great casting, but I'm left puzzled about what caused the poor finish (seen at 14.00) on the 3/8" bore (reamed at 4.00). I''ve only ever cast lead, for model yacht weights, so never machined a casting, but I'm wondering if maybe the dross does't always float to the surface and could the molten aluminium have got internally contaminated with a piece of hard grit, perhaps from the sand, and got lodged on the reamer cutting edge?

[@pjones4527]

Thank You Mr Pete

[@holzschmiedelezuch5741]

It's a great job, really

[@MrCarter824]

What an interesting coincidence I was just looking through a book that came with my Bridgeport on options and I seen the attachment that goes on the back. Are those options for the back of the ram what make a mill a turret Mill?just asking because that term always confuses me. As always another great video on casting. I worked for four years at a piston foundry and I hand poured the military Humvee pistons in squeeze cast mold machines. It was very interesting to say the least.

[@TheShanek101]

Your reaming speed seemed very fast? interesting use of a lathe for slotting though! :)

[@geoffgwyther7269]

I agree, it would have been nice to face up the centre, also polish the wheel edge to a bright finish, to go to all that trouble, that piece is deserving of a final touch.

[@mrpete222]

+Geoff Gwyther Thanks for watching

[@sega702]

Tubaclain, the forger of all instruments of bronze and iron

[@PickingDude]

Nice. Looks good. I generally have a couple large trashcans of aluminum parts. Hmmmm.........what to make next?

[@bobbystanley8580]

This was enjoyable!!!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for watching

[@robingibson7503]

Nice job!!!

[@73superglide62]

Looks great

[@Travisfromoregon]

Nice job.

[@mr.heineken5770]

You should try to teach the younger generation, this type if craftsmanship is disappearing. Thanks for the video.

[@mrpete222]

+Mr. Heineken Thanks for watching

[@richardhaisley1]

did you ever see a Carr Lane catalog? they have cast iron handwheels from 4 to 8 inches with solid and spinner handles. a lot more expensive but if you want to restore it to perfect they are worth it.

[@mrpete222]

+Richard Haisley Have not-will check it out

[@ianmacpherson2409]

Its a beauty!

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Very well done, T/Y.

[@willford8475]

Excellent set of videos. Is it possible to see your mini foundry and how you heat the aluminium to get it molten? Thanks

[@mrpete222]

i HAVE SEVERAL OTHER FOUNDRY VIDEOS. Check out my playlists.

[@willford8475]

I will, thank you.

[@faustinomartinez6744]

Excelente Boy ha ser un par de esas A ver como me quedan.

[@phill903]

Very nice

[@markshoff6566]

is brass hard to cast? your awesome by the way! thanks so much for all your wisdom

[@mrpete222]

+Mark Shoff YES--so hot!!!

[@RambozoClown]

Another one of those is Jay T. Malina who founded Anilam, makers of DRO and CNC machine tool controls.

[@dizzolve]

that's just the coolest thing

[@trentonpass]

did you ever work in a foundry pattern shop?

[@joebloe9901]

Excellent video and I found it just in time...The temperature here in Carolina just dropped to 30 degrees, it snowed, and I have a bunch of time off work. You have inspired me to fire up my warm foundry and make a few of these. Have you ever poured copper? Is it difficult? I know it has a much higher melting temp than aluminum. I want to make some copper fly wheels like your lead ones that I've seen.

[@mrpete222]

Glad I inspired you. I poured copper once 45 yrs ago. Unsuccessful. Use brass if you can. Both very hot & scary

[@joebloe9901]

Thank you for answering my questions. It is a big help and it is appreciated. I had a both a fail and a successful day pouring aluminum. I learned that clay molds will not work no matter what. ...It either boils or it cracks apart. The lost foam-in-sand method works great for me. I poured all kinds of fly wheels and pistons. The cast picked up every single detail that was on the foam carving, including the saw marks.I will probably use this method exclusively from now on. My girlfriend is a potter and she told me about metal clays, have you heard of them? It's not really a clay but nano-particle metal with a binder. It works like clay but when it gets heated the binder burns away leaving pure metal.. It is used by jewelers. They have copper, gold, silver, bronze, and stainless, I think it would work good for micro sized engines but a little expensive for bigger fly wheels. www.riogrande.com/Product/COPPRclay-200g/132008 Anyhoo, thanks again...

[@mrpete222]

Clay has no porosity for gases. Also--may still have moisture in it. I never heard of jewelers clay. Good luck with the lost foam--I have no experience with it lyle

[@charleshanse8573]

why did'ni you turn outside of wheel instead of filing ?

[@sblack48]

Really nice job! What about painting it to match the lathe?

[@mrpete222]

Don't like painting

[@jdonohue41]

I enjoy that...

[@gliden0726]

I thought when casting you needed a vent hole?

[@tat255987]

Good video, finish work gets a B. Lol

[@JosephLorentzen]

The spelling police have been alerted. great work. I am surprised you did not face off the center before drilling, but that really s over kill.

[@68sweetnovember]

excellent

[@jerzyk007]

Question - are you degassing your liquid aluminium just before pouring it? Those inside imperfections (air pockets, holes) may be eliminated by degassing

[@mrpete222]

+jerzyk007 I bought degasser recently

[@jerzyk007]

not the tablets? www.budgetcastingsupply.com/product-p/2011-010.htm

[@tomherd4179]

Great job! Plus it's not plastic :-)

[@mrpete222]

+Tom Herd Thanks for watching