Machining A Hexagonal Bore .

[@darrellbauer2464]

Clever use of the small vise for indicating the tool, Max. Nice work as always.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Technically , he's NOT indicating the HSS face though... and if the vice jaws were slightly off the 90° then his tramming would be off too... also if the HSS isn't exactly 90° square, there'll be an error. from the vice grabbing an off-square surface .....what if BOTH are off ? This is how errors accumulate in machining... no big deal here though, its not that critical of an engineering job at the end of the day... 🤔 😎👍☘🍺

[@rogertaylor1589]

Great workmanship Max. I have an exception to your calling the slotting cutter a broach. My uncle Bill was a broach designer tool maker and shop owner. A broach is a multi toothed cutter with staggard teeth that progressively remove metal with a linear motion. He would roll over in his grave if a slotter bit was called a broach. Love the video just a family perk.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , cheers 👍

[@michaelcothran4064]

Thank you Max I've been in this trade for 54yrs & am always interested in seeing another master at work, perfection instead of speed, love your mind, keep cutting!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . It takes as long as it takes in my workshop , no rush , just get it right ! 👍

[@ericpatterson3887]

I'm always impressed by the problem solving of the long time manual machinist. How they are meticulous and the many different ways that they use to get to the same high standard quality parts. The patience and thoughtfulness they exhibit, instead of the either taking too long to get to a solution, or the rush through type of machinist I see all to often on KZbin today. I enjoy the often novel approaches that old school machinist use as well. With you Max, I often find myself thinking of what should be done next in a situation and then you do exactly that. I don't consider myself big headed, but it seems good minds often think alike. Keep it up Max, I really enjoy your vids, and I can see a clear improvement in your camera shots and your editing, showing me you are putting some thought into how to improve your content. Thanks Max, I appreciate your efforts as I am sure all of your fans do as well. Cheers from Phoenix Arizona USA mate!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍👍👍

[@SuperAWaC]

Most manual machinists are capable of being patient and thoughtful, but in the modern economy you'll lose your shirt being "old school". Margins are too thin now, having to compete with china and whatnot.

[@ericpatterson3887]

@@SuperAWaC I imagine when you are making batches of parts, that "old school" is obviously not going to be able to compete with CNC based machines. Conversely CNC machines require programming and cad drawings to produce parts, or a part. When it comes to one off or novel parts, or prototyping and the like, "old school" is much more efficient and effective. That's where work holding and order of operations experience comes in, and having the experience of an "old school" machinist really shines and where the value of the knowledge and skilled imagination of the manual machinist becomes very valuable. Being able to turn out parts in a short period of time without having to spend time in front of a computer is where the manual machinist fills the niche of producing single parts, or one off parts quicker than a CNC based machines. Of course the "old school" methods can't compete with multi axis machines that can produce parts in single or few set ups. Let's not forget though that all of the newer machines methods were built on the shoulders of the "old school" knowledge and underpin all machinist operations done today, regardless of profit margins! And as any machine shop with CNC based machines will tell you, the cost of those machines usually tahes many years and thousands of parts production to pay for the CNC based machines. Just saying, there are some good things "old school" has got going for itself! To tell you the truth, I wouldn't want to compete with the "quality" of Chinese and the like produced parts. You get what you pay for. You want to save a few bucks on some cheaper parts, that's fine, but don't be surprised when you end up paying more money to replace the cheaper parts. It's a well known thing that many of the older produced parts are much better made than newer parts. Higher quality, better materials. Not always but much more often than not!

[@SuperAWaC]

That's not how the real world works anymore, man. I own my own one man machine shop where all I do is process development and prototyping. The market for "old school" manual machinists taking 8 hours to make a simple part is extremely small now, mostly filled by guys who are past retirement age but still working because it's all they know.

[@ericpatterson3887]

@@SuperAWaC 8 hours for a part? Is that the real world? Not that I've seen, but I'm no expert. I agree that for the most part most machining is now being done by CNC . But there will always be a need for the manual machinist. Number one, while your in front of your computer programing, the manual machinist can have the part out the door (notice I said part, not parts).I can think of numerous industries that still use manual machining, and probably will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Internal combustion motors when being rebuilt, are all done by manual machinist. Yes, the pistons and connecting rods are more than likely from a CNC machine, but the majority of the rebuild is manual machining. The railroad industry is another industry that for the most part utilize manual machinery. Many of the very large parts are done via manual machinist. Need a one off part that is no longer produced anymore? Most people go to the manual Machinist. Regardless of any of that, as I said before, all CNC machining is built off the back of the manual machining processes. For that reason alone they deserve a great deal of respect from the CNC community. I'll repeat myself here: there will always be a need for the manual machinist, it is just has to do with the cost and practicality of doing relatively simple one off parts, or prototyping and the like, things not done in batches, or production runs. That is where CNC shines in the multi axis batch run production based work. I hate to tell you as well that the manual machining industry is not just old guys that that's all they know. These "old guys" have a wealth of knowledge that has value in both CNC and manual machining. A lot of these "old guys" have forgotten more than most of this generation of CNC machinist will ever know, due to the computer doing the work. It is hard to compare apples and oranges as they are two different things, but each have thier own niches and value in the world of metal parts production.

[@acmemachining]

Great job Max. I really like how you centered your rotary table. I am always learning!!!

[@jdmccorful]

Couldn't of said it any better. Ditto!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@joell439]

You Swan Valley folk sure have some clever expressions …… like @ 15:15 ……. “put some fur around it son” 😂🤣😂 I couldn’t believe what I thought I heard the first time so I had to rewind 😂. Thanks Max for making me laugh out loud. 👍😎👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , No worries ! 👍

[@dhal22]

I laughed at that as well.

[@mhagnew]

I hadn't heard that expression until I moved to NZ!

[@SPUDHOME]

Look at those hands, in closeup, they tell a story of the care, craftsmanship, love. That went into all the years of work. Just like the portrait of a beautiful older woman, shows care, craftsmanship, love. That went into all her years.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , Cheers 👍

[@heinzdibbeldidobel256]

Hey Max , I am a student in general mechanics ( as it is called here in Luxembourg ) and I have a small machine shop in my dads garage where I spend almost all of my free time. I just want to tell you that I really enjoy the content that you upload and that I have picked up quite a few things while digitally accompanying you on your projects. Lots of luck in the new year and happy chips. (Metal and potato that is =)

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@be007]

no side shifting from the camera anymore max, wel done. thats a nice fitting hex-hole you made max. best wishes for 2024. cheers ben.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200]

Another superb job and video Max , great tip on centering rotary table Cheers Chris

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Beautiful job mate

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Matty 👍

[@thrustprop67]

Max I get the feeling you enjoy working in your shop ,,, nice work and interesting to watch ,,, good camera work ,,, all the best

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@johnfry9010]

Max a guy can learn a lot hanging out with you on these videos , beautiful job again !

[@bobhudson6659]

Amen.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@TheAyrCaveShop]

G'day Max, That turned out great. Good workout for the quill feeding arm 😁 Cheers....

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Dean . Easy with the Quill Wheel ! 👍

[@rammy630]

Haha Gary is my best bud ,we grew up together . He and his wife are quite the artists ! We love watching your videos...

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Quite a talented pair ! Cheers 👍

[@dougmac777]

Very nice job! I enjoyed watching and learned something too! Thanks

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@paulcurtis2779]

Super nice job. Was pleasantly surprised how shiny the broach cuts were. Very exciting to get new tools and such very nice tools. Fantastic.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@eyuptony]

Brilliant viewing, Max. An alternative method of using the milling machine quill. Great gifts, good to know they'll get used and cherished. Cheers Tony

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Tony , Cheers 👍

[@aerocam2]

That was excellent! I learned something I would never have imagined possible and now can’t wait to try. Thank you so much! 👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@silverfox1779]

I’ve machined for almost 50 years and I still pick up tips from watching your videos …..thanks for taking the time to share your work with us.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . We always pick up tips , a never ending story ! Cheers 👍

[@FixTechStuff]

Interesting video, I love how it ended up being a perfect fit. I do 3D printing, design things in CAD and often have to sneak up on the clearances, doing captive bolt heads and the like.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries . It was an irreplaceable part , had to be careful . 👍

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed, very nice and like the various tips that you shared

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Chuck . 👍

[@bid6413]

Max. I admire how calmly and patiently you approach your work. No rushing, just a well thought out execution. Cheers Mate, TB

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@greavous93]

My first visit and have to say I really enjoyed watching.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@Arthur-ue5vz]

Thanks for sharing this! Your little Noga looks like a proper setup especially with a 5/10th gauge! 😊

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

It has made indicating so much easier . Cheers 👍

[@joewhitney4097]

Morning Max, This was a very interesting project for me as a new hobby machinist. The camera adjustments appeared to help a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@jimsvideos7201]

That contact set looks like a good project for the apprentice once they're up to speed on small threads and the rotary table.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Might be ! 👍

[@samrodian919]

That came out pretty well Max, a great result! I love that mini Noga, that's an awesome viewer gift.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . Yes , a nice gift . 👍

[@JourneymanRandy]

I've never seen that done. Great way to do it Max. Nice gifts.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@petegraham1458]

Nice work Max! I enjoyed the whole lot including your redesign on the broaching tool!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@akfarmboy49]

I’ve made hex holes many times but never broached them, thought about doing it like you did many times. Good job thank you for good video Dale

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries , Cheers 👍

[@hmw-ms3tx]

Hello Max. That turned out really well. I did some cast iron slotting in my Bridgeport clone a few years ago but my tool wasn't nearly as nice as yours. That tool and the secret sauce from Sheffield give a nice surface finish. Going down to -30 C on Saturday. Ken

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Ken . That would freeze the bloody beers ! 👍

[@hmw-ms3tx]

That's why we get full use of our insulated sleeves for our beers. Keeps them cool in the summer and liquid in the winter.@@swanvalleymachineshop

[@ewanmcalpine2393]

The reflection in the drill flute when drilling is amazing .

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@MikezVW]

Another excellent video Max! I like how you explained the steps on relieving/sharping the Broach tool for this job.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@murrayblack4371]

Just watched one of your vids for the first time. I have subscribed and will be watching many more. I have already learned some new things and always looking to learn more. Thanks from the west coast of Canada.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@parnuzutech]

Awesome, IJust found your channel and I have subscribed

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . Will check out your channel . 👍👍👍

[@ianmoone2359]

Another beauty Max. It does my head in following your measuring & calculations & adjustments. I can follow it along ok, because you make it look simple, when in reality it’s probably anything but simple. I then imagine myself trying to figure all that out on my own & that’s when the terror sets in and my head explodes. 😂 Some nice postal pixies presents as well into the bargain. 👍👍👍🇦🇺

[@Randysshop]

I agree he makes it look really easy, I call it working smarter not harder. And years and years of experience.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Slow methodical approach does the bizzo ! 👍

[@lonniebrock3282]

Another great one Max

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@bostedtap8399]

Great job Max, smell the freshly machined aluminium over here in the "Old Dark". Very nice file handles Gary, mini Nogas are excellent on small jobs. Nice arm work out. Thanks for sharing.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@johnlee8231]

Nice one Max. Got to love using a well thought out quality tool. Noga makes a nice piece

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . Yes , so easy to use compared to the normal style ! 👍

[@Preso58]

Nice job! It looks like that casting was made using an existing casting as a pattern. You could see where the original hex bore had been plugged with some sort of filler.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Yes . It was very nice aluminium to machine . It was cast by an old timer along time ago . 👍

[@howder1951]

Great bit of machine work and done to perfection. Always a pleasure to watch you work Max. Enjoyed very much, cheers mate!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@DudleyToolwright]

You've been seriously busy. Lucky us. Cheers Max.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Just a bit , fighting the heat ! 👍

[@troyam6607]

Time to get the go pro up an running now Max for the artsy shots aha your a lucky duck with that Noga! but well deserved!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

We are heading in the right direction ! 👍

[@TedRoza]

G'day Max. Great tutorial in the Max's correct way to broach a Hexagonal Shape, slot or whatever people are going to call it. The fine finish looks like it was done 😅😊 in a factory 😢😊 And it fitted very well onto the sample provided. Another great quality video production.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers Ted . 👍

[@gregdawson1909]

We use that size noga arm with a lever dti connected to a Bridgeport quill clamp, makes sweeping in a feature much easier than monkeying with the standard erector set ones.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I have seen that set up , looks to be good . 👍

[@barryakins6236]

Nice job Max. I have the same Starrett Contact Point set. Very handy indeed. The threads are imperial, so only fit imperial dial gauges. Keep up the excellent videos mate. Cheers from Darwin.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@EPaulIII]

It is probably worse than metric vs. the English system. Starrett likes to use propriety threads. And they are usually based on English measure. Even if you can single point threads, most lathe, quick change gear boxes do not have the odd-ball thread pitches they use. Even with manual change gears, and I have a good collection, it may be hard to cut the Starrett threads because they often require change gears with an unusual prime number of teeth. Starrett really does not want you to go to the competition.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

@@EPaulIII What thread do they use .

[@manusalinas3994]

You can lock the spindle by locking it with the quill by using collars with fine adjustment. One fix to quill and the other to the spindle.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

That would work . 👍

[@oleran4569]

Great looking shop! Excellent work!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@theoutbackshed]

Another nice view of precision machining Max.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewstephen6092]

Cheers Max thats clued me into a job I am going to have a go at soon. Wish you the best for the new year.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@bruceanderson9461]

Thanks for showing how to broach a hex without a broach!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@Randysshop]

Well done as always Max. 94 degrees F I would take that for sure, 32 degrees and 4" of snow been snowing all day here. Cheers

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

We get the heat , you guys get the cold ! Hardly ever gets down to even 40 F here for more than a few days ! But our asses cook in summer 👍

[@pauldehaan3574]

Very nice...You have a lot of patience....Thanks for sharing......Thanks for the tips on indicating the rotary table...They will be most helpful

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@nectouxpierre4634]

Great job Max! Not an easy one even in aluminium. We always stuck with flexibility of the tool in slotting but with patience this is not much a problem. Pierre from France

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍👍👍

[@alungiggs]

Came out beautiful Max 👌. Greetings from Amsterdam 👍🇳🇱

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries , Cheers . My Herbert Capstan lathe came from a dealer in Amsterdam Landre' & Glinderman . 👍

[@heliarcweldandmachine]

nice one Max, i would have used a cold chisel and gympy myself but you made it work !

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , any which way you can ! 👍

[@benjiwiebe8128]

I talked to a machinist a couple weeks ago and he gave me a tip for if you need a hex bore but don't want to do anything more advanced than drilling a hole. Buy a cheap impact socket of the hex size you need, and then cut off the square drive part, and drill a hole in your gear/whatever to fit the socket piece. Then weld the socket piece in.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Have used that method before for square holes . Thanks 👍

[@alandawson2813]

what a amazing knowledge and skill set you have gained over the years Max. If I could be a fly on the wall in your workshop or even work place, The knowledge I would gain by just observing would be amazing. working with someone like yourself was always a dream of mine when I got into mechanicing and engineering. Sadly just became the parts swapper and cleaning boy. I nut things out but I see big holes in my knowledge that makes things a little bit more interesting when it comes to diagnosing faults. Thank you for your willingness to put your skills and knowledge up on YT, I know some may not agree but for me I like the videos where it is start to finish, Including set ups, Process and thinking of why you decide to do it this or that way. I have been watching tutorials or videos on mig and arc welding and and set ups, again so I can learn and go from I think that bird crap weld will hold too that's a nice weld and got good penitration and no undercut. Well that's my goal, Bird crap welds but a lot better than the were. From the land of true down under. Kiwi land.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries . Thanks 👍

[@kerrywitherspoon1257]

Just found your channel very much enjoy it. Hello from Alberta canada

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . 👍👍👍

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

Very good job friend Max

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍👍👍

[@ianfiddes9871]

I’m heading for 70 and still learning, nice one Max. 👌

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Same here , Although 70 is a small way off yet !!! 👍

[@jtg2737]

Superb job! Hello from Texas!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . G'day from W.A ! ( Western Australia ) Cheers 👍

[@AlmostMachining]

Awesome job!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Phil . 👍

[@MrValhem265]

Max. Nice work as always, Well explained step bye step.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@tigordie2916]

That was awesome. Great technique.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@vosifle]

Great work! Great explanations! Thank you!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@lesmaybury793]

Good job there. Slotting is a bit like gear cutting. Tedious while doing all the repetitive stuff but really satisfying when finished and it works. 😁

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@methanial73]

28:09 I suggest you use a thick fender washer on each of your hold downs to prevent wear.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

The flanged nuts do ok . 👍

[@dondotson4604]

AWESOME WORK!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@Dustin_the_wind]

Thank you for sharing, Max.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@WireWeHere]

Handled nicely.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@Fozziesoft]

Nice hex bore max. Was also good to see the tool grinding, in your other video. Yeah, the weather's been good here (also in Perth).

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks , still a bit too warm for my liking ! 👍

[@DK-vx1zc]

Perfection !!!! Love it.. You sure do nice work..

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@garymallard4699]

It's actually very interesting to watch..having never seen or done this before....🇨🇦🤓🤙

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@Rustinox]

Using the little vise to tram the cuter is a brilliant idea. Simple and effective :) And those file handles are almost too beautiful to be used. But, of course, than they wouldn't have any value.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

The file handles will be used , i have a heap to fit handles ! 👍

[@ianpendlebury3704]

Very nice work and a clear explanation.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers . 👍

[@tomeyssen9674]

Beautiful,! I loved this!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@DudleyToolwright]

Cool rotary table centering technique. Aren't you worried about scratching the quill?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Will not do anything to the quill Rob . Cheers 👍

[@dutchgray86]

Nice work that. Slow but accurate doing it manually with the mill quill.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@willemvantsant5105]

Hi Max, precise, parallel and nice finish. The small amount of backlash in the quill was not an issue.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Was a good result ! Thanks 👍

[@carlkulyk366]

That’s a heavy duty dividing head. That would bend the table on my Bridgy! Nother great video.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

104 kg's , Wide Range type . Made in Poland ! 👍

[@bendugas8632]

Wow very interesting, thanks for sharing .

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@jasonhull5712]

Sounds like you just had to have your video engineer come by and toggle a few settings. lol glad you got it sorted mate. I know you were just joking about it being riveting stuff and all but I actually did find that little procedure very interesting.. that must make me a boring kinda person A? 🤔😁 Another great trick for the 🧰 Thanks Max. 👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries , Cheers 👍

[@CliffsShed]

I covet your workshop Max, but I'd swap it for your knowledge and skill! ATB, Cliff

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@normcameron2316]

Love the Hand Scraper in the background about 27:20.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Was handmade in England by Mathew Look , back when he was scraping his Holbrook lathe . 👍

[@chadstrand7868]

beautiful work

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@joell439]

That hex came out perfect 👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@grahamsmith6053]

Mercer dial indicators were Made in St Albans England!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . I have 2 of them , thinking about sending them to UK for refurbishment . Cheers 👍

[@jrgenfriborg3508]

Hi Max. Do som machine thing my self. Was in mildura for a wile in 1982!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries . 👍

[@robertqueberg4612]

Hello Max, I am watching your broaching of the hex in the hub. I am totally ignorant of your machine tool inventory, but I will offer a suggestion that may help you, or one of your viewers with an issue, such as yours. Your tool holder looks quite nice, but as you have found, there is a need for a small amount of back clearance, in order to reduce the friction on the tool. The easiest method to achieve this, without grinding away the tool bit, is to re-make the holder, and as the shank is to finished dia. shim the shank in your four jaw lathe chuck. Place an appropriate amount of shim at the front of jaw 1, and the same amount of shim at the rear of jaw 3. The next optional step would be to recenter the X center of the bit holder face. Proceed with your hole making process as usual, to produce an angled hole at 3-5 degrees. Then add your grub(set) screws as you had previously produced. It looks like you have a good start on this project. Your use of the grinding vise to magnify the toolbit alignment error is enough to make me buy a vise for just that purpose. I thank you sir, for letting me watch over your shoulder, while you work. They say that you are never too old to learn.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Yes , i think that would work . Thanks 👍

[@mchiodox69]

Well done sir!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@624Dudley]

Yep, it’s riveting stuff all right! 👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , Cheers 👍

[@davidzoelman873]

great vid. noticed the dividing head at the beginning. You had mentioned something in a past video that is unique about it. Only needs one plate or the controlls are different? cant find the video. Can you give me a model or tell me what is unusual. Looking to buy one here in Canada and just gathering info.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

It is a copy of the Cincinnati Wide Range indexing head . Google wide range indexing head & it will come up . Cheers 👍

[@ralphpavero7760]

Where did you get the tool holder I thank you for all the great info

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Made it from the scrap pile . Just a bush with a blind hole & 3 grub screws to hold the tool . 👍

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Max!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries . 👍

[@andymccoy5191]

Nicely done

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@endotherm]

It looks like there was a boss for an additional handle in the side of the wheel casting. It would make sense to me to have one to traverse the gun faster, rather than pushing and pulling on the wheel alone.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . Yes , the boss is for a knob . I made them a few weeks back . Profile turning video . 👍

[@xdrfan]

Nice video Max, I’ve often wondered if a keyway broach could be used to do square or hex holes maybe there is a smart way to index the guide with a collet block or something like that?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Never tried it . You would not be able to adjust the width without custom guides . I think you would have to work from scribed lines as well . 👍

[@pcmfmacs9087]

Perfect as always Max Hooroo PAUL

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . 👍