Machining A Replacement Pulley With A Keyway

[@kevinbyrne4538]

Not only are you a skilled machinist, you're also a fine script writer, a wonderful cameraman, and a great editor. An economical presentation: hardly a word or second wasted. Beautiful work. Keep it up.

[@madnessbydesignVria]

"Sure, I could go buy a part to fix my tool... or I could make tools to make more parts to fix my tools, so I can make more tools...". I hope you never get tired of making these, because we will never get tired of watching them... :)

[@wyvernflight]

So far I've seen about half of your videos and have come to the conclusion that you are the Bob Ross of machining. No problems just happy little gears....

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

The quality of your projects and the video work has no equal. The best on KZbin! Thank you for your time and energy.

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to have your support Tom :)

[@MacroMachines]

+Tom's Dreamshop Worx. Absolutely. And his 👍🏼/👎🏼 ratios are the best I've ever seen

[@randolphcatchot5421]

This guy would make a good teacher, well spoken and is quite the brain in this field no doubt...

[@tobiasgertz7800]

Patience of a saint. Cutting that keyway must have been tedious. Thank you for all that you do.

[@digitalchaos84]

how could anyone downvote these videos seriously, every aspect of this channel is totally amazing work, not only the machine work but the camera work, editing, narration and everything else.

[@kellerrobert80]

Your lighting and close-ups are best-in-class. No other machinist comes close.

[@mikesmith5453]

Man, I can hear your heart is in this work. Keep it up.

[@AbeDillon]

I love your editing skill. That "radio tuning" effect you do to overlay the plan is really slick.

[@Clickspring]

+Abe Dillon Cheers Abe, great to have you watching :)

[@dp4racing]

Excellent video production quality! High resolution, great lighting, you speed it up at the right times to keep interest. Music is not louder than your voice, music not obnoxious. The quality of your projects is amazing. I could watch these all day!

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to hear that David!! Terrific to have you watching :)

[@anthonyctube]

After threatening to buy a used mini lathe for the last 5 years, I bought one last week. With a minuscule idea about how to use a lathe I jumped in at the deep end. Your videos are the equivalent of a lifesaver for me. You make everything seem so easy ( which I am sure comes with practice ) Thanks Chris.

[@Clickspring]

+Tony Camilleri Great to have you watching Tony :)

[@dmorris125]

I worked as a model maker for a large manufacturer of power tools and kitchen appliances, and have retired as a product design engineer. I admire your skill as a machinist and film maker. I have learned a great deal from you. Please keep these coming. Thank You DM

[@Clickspring]

David Morris Thank you very much David, will do.

[@JonScottSmith]

Glad to see you created a Patreon. Pledged to help fund the stunning work you're doing here. The transcript in the video description is a really nice touch.

[@Clickspring]

Jon Scott Smith Thank you very much Jon, I really value your support.

[@aspenbanjo]

One of the finest pleasures in life is making parts for machines. Once again, you've created an excellent product and an excellent presentation. Thanks Chris!

[@Clickspring]

aspenbanjo Cheers mate!

[@MachinistOfPhotography]

Don't know if anyone mentioned this yet but I got a quicker way to get to the final depth of the key way. If you have a end mill the same size (or smaller) as the key way and long enough. You can cut to the depth of the key first with said end mill. Then come back with broaching tool and all thats left is the radius from the end mill and maybe some material on the side walls if an undersized end mill was used. Much less material for the broaching equals much quicker. You might of known or heard this already but thought id share some advice. From a entry level machinist here in Texas

[@Clickspring]

+Zac Tart Great suggestion Zac, I'll try that out next time! Thanks very much for sharing :)

[@HrushikeshNaik1650763n73]

that's a better method to make the keyway

[@HrushikeshNaik1650763n73]

that's a better method to make the keyway

[@hughpearson3191]

TICK for Zac :) yep...that's a good idea

[@thicknight1]

Amazing work Chris. Happy to support you. Who needs television when there's talent like this on KZbin? Can't wait for your lathe video.

[@jamesnicholson3313]

Mate I never get tired of watching your videos. Jim.

[@kaoshavoc]

How do you even get started with such a hobby ? I would love if you would make a video talking about how you started, and what your first projects were like. How your tool collection grew. Your videos are amazing. I love watching you make your own tools to make your own stuff.

[@tylerpwm5782]

I would have never thought of cutting the keyway like that! Really love you videos and keep em coming! Thank you

[@sirtooby]

Tyler PWM I agree, never seen that. Must remember this 😀

[@jkack53]

I have only watched a few minutes of this video, but is TOP RATE and so clear.

[@gusbisbal9803]

Best machining videos on the web, best explainer videos ever.

[@Clickspring]

***** Thank you very much Gus.

[@salomonvallesreyes7366]

A pleasure to watch your video... You have the sense to film it short... And long enogh to share all the needed technics...Thanks a lot for sharing...!!

[@Zerostar369]

While I'm fascinated by the process and love these videos I find them so soothing that I almost always fall asleep during!

[@lornobe5324]

Your workshop is impossibly clean and perfect. I'm severely envious. Great videos.

[@Clickspring]

+Lorn Obe Cheers Lorn, thanks for watching.

[@northernsmith]

I just used your keyway cutting trick the other day. I used my boring bar and a 3/16" bit to cut a 6mm keyway. It worked very well! 😀

[@Bluematchhead]

I get giddy every time I hear the X-ray sound and we get the internal view of the piece of stock you're machining! Fantastic videos!

[@MrOffizier]

Man, i would die for such a bright and well equipped workshop. When I get older I want to buy such nice gear and build such a workshop myself. I just love craftsmanship. Love your vids :)

[@Clickspring]

+MrOffizier Lots of light required for my tired peepers :) thanks for watching.

[@adamv242]

Just discovered this channel a week or two ago... fascinating to watch someone this skilled.

[@jeffduring1]

That was fantastic. I don't have a mill at the moment and you answered how to cut a key way without one. Thanks.

[@Clickspring]

Cheers Jeff

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

If you ever wonder "I wonder if anyone notices when I put more time and effort into my production value?", the answer is yes, we do. All kinds of new techniques in this video. I hope it feels like fun, rather than work, to be getting increasingly more skilled at video-making as a side-effect of producing great content. Delightful and educational to watch. I aspire for my videos to be as well shot and edited as yours. Well done, as usual.

[@Clickspring]

MattsAwesomeStuff Thanks very much for letting me know that Matt, I appreciate it :)

[@624Dudley]

Hello Chris - revisiting this early video since it pertains to a project I have underway. It’s just as good years later! 👍

[@chrissd40]

Wow, I need to make a step pulley for my small mill and had no idea how to proceed. Your video gave me exactly what I need to start this job. And your quality is fantastic! Thanks!!

[@joshuasamuels4802]

Your talent and improv skills speak volumes of the level of mastery and passion you have of your craft. Glad I subscribed!

[@Mike-rq1pt]

I like the close-up videography... Finally some person that knows how to film and edit

[@timhofstetter5654]

That's the first time I've ever seen a valid use of both a straight dog and a bent dog at the same time on the same work setup.

[@BillEgnatoff]

Just what I needed. Beautifully produced video that served also as a great refresher on design, layout, and basic lathe techniques. Also appreciated Zac Tart's alternative for making the keyway.

[@Clickspring]

+William Egnatoff Cheers William, thanks for watching :)

[@Ujeb08]

I'm glad to see that you did a video on how to use a lathe as a shaper for keyways. It also works great for making a blind keyway where a broach can't do the job. I've used this method a long time ago with great results. These days I use a wire EDM. But still can't make a blind keyway in the wire.

[@josepharmstrong9882]

man youre blogs are awsome you are teaching me so much please keep on posting them Thank you.

[@Clickspring]

Will do Joseph, thanks for watching

[@cogentdynamics]

Your craftsmanship and videos are both beautiful! Thanks

[@joeestes8114]

Thats the first time I've seen a skyway made that way! Awesome video!

[@BadazzGregg]

I'm absolutely mesmerized by this video. Industrial sewing machine motors commonly have a keyed shaft for a 3L fractional size V belt just like this pulley here.

[@motorv8N]

Just stumbled across your channel during a search for parts for the old drum and cable style boat steering systems. Top notch production quality and fascinating projects. Subscribed!

[@MrNathanShow]

Thank you for this such high quality production. This is really feeding my machining interest and it is beautiful to watch you work.

[@Clickspring]

+Nate Guy Great to have you watching :)

[@ahmedbig34]

man you are a factory of your own .i can`t get enough of your videos. i`m subscribing .

[@Clickspring]

+Ahmed Utab Terrific Ahmed, very pleased to have your sub

[@Harrzack]

After seeing enough of my own 'metal-butchery it is quite a treat to see a part made cleanly. Beautiful - even if 'just' a pulley.

[@M3iscool]

Your accent is magical. I'm not being facetious at all, your voice is just-- beautiful.

[@bzakie2]

Cat From The Future It's Australian.

[@hillbillyvilly7522]

I agree! It's like listening to a professionally made video. Well done

[@markfrench8892]

Learn something new with every video you post. Thanks!

[@daveys]

Quality outcome as always! As you say, a replacement part can be bought cheaply, but it’s great practice for the replacement parts that can’t be bought at all!

[@michaelbritton9778]

Lovely bit of workmanship love watching engineering projects I was a turner for a few years

[@danseman51]

You have some really great videos organized very well. I love how you show how to take care of those parts. I'm a machinist/welder you should tell people in the video or in the description how long it actually took you to make these parts. I love how people assume that these things are made in the actual 9 minutes. I can see you have lots of editing to make it interesting and it keeps the flow going.

[@Clickspring]

+Daniel Seman Ha ha! So true! Would be great if I could bang them out in 9 minutes! Thanks for Watching Daniel :)

[@453421abcdefg12345]

That is a piece of art! Nice to see you using a centre drill !

[@crolodon8024]

I check this channel for new videos twice a day. I'm hungry for more. Please...

[@Clickspring]

Crolodon Going as hard as I can to get 'em out :)

[@mikewasowski1411]

Your videos are amazing and inspirational. So many good ideas. Makes me want to jump back on my little mini lathe which I haven’t used in soooo long. Thanks again for sharing such brilliant content 👍

[@FuddButter]

Between watching both you and Ave, It makes me so want to buy a lathe and a mill etc.. I miss doing things like this, but I have only ever done small things, would love to learn a lot more! Thank heaps!

[@dannymaciejewski]

Hi, you would like oxtool and abom79 then too I would bet.

[@FuddButter]

+dannymaciejewski cheers man, I'll check them both out!

[@johnmartin6178]

A very enjoyable video, takes me back to my apprenticeship days. I love making things and always wanted an workshop at home but never managed it.

[@johnkoutros9325]

I just have to say I really enjoy your videos , your attention to detail is superb

[@AndreaArzensek]

Please make more excuses to make more videos, they are absolutely a pleasure to watch! Cheers!

[@Clickspring]

Andrea Arzensek Ha! Will do :)

[@roymackeys]

Thanks for the video!!! Showed me just what I needed to know. Nice fast paced easy to watch!!! Short and right to the point. Look forward to seeing more.

[@Clickspring]

Cheers Roy, thanks for watching :)

[@nickarello5266]

you never fail to leave me we wanting a lathe and mill each video

[@Clickspring]

Terrific to hear that :)

[@Just1GuyMetalworks]

Right on, Chris! I'm working on a project that will require an internal keyway and wasn't sure if that was a plausible way to do it. Thanks for the video!👍😁👍

[@jasonbeazley1986]

Beautiful video mate, photography was awesome, and a very comprehensive description of your work.

[@Clickspring]

Cheers Jason, thanks for tuning in mate :)

[@landadvice1]

Beautifully filmed as well, timeless.

[@WednesdayTheClove]

honestly these videos are really satisfying. It hits a certain sweet spot everytime I see you use a tool and link to a video on how you made that tool. Everything that makes your job easier seems to be something you have made for yourself and that sounds so devine. If I wanted to start machining as a hobby, where should I start? what tools will I need to begin?

[@Clickspring]

+jamiiis2325 Consider starting with a small lathe: www.clickspringprojects.com/blog/which-lathe-should-i-buy Cheers, Chris.

[@fredriksuokas7697]

Love your videos. Very good explanations step by step, an cool stuff you make too. Haven't done this kind of builds since my youth in school in metal works. Did all sorts of things similar to this, mut not near the quality and skill you put in to it. Thanks to you I'm now planning to continue my hobby where I left of 13 years ago, and maybe, maybe some day I can make a living doing the things I love the most, creating pieces of pure art, just like you. Keep up the good work :)

[@matter9]

Beautiful work and production. The Solidworks overlay was a neat touch

[@Clickspring]

Spencer Clayton Thanks for watching Spencer.

[@calomancer]

These videos are so soothing. I love watching these to relax and learn something new. :)

[@Clickspring]

Jacob Janson Thanks very much for watching Jacob.

[@tfre3927]

So satisfying to watch. So simple, yet so perfect.

[@winsomehall6686]

Hi Chris, There is so much CNC stuff on the web watching you work is like a breath of fresh air. Amazing what you achieve considering the fishing is so good up there. Quite envious of the temperature at the moment also. Cheers Andrew

[@Clickspring]

Winsome Hall Ha! This time of year is what makes up for the wet season! Thanks for watching mate.

[@jeanpafy]

These videos are so good. Please continue.

[@Clickspring]

***** Thanks for watching Nicolas, will do.

[@r1273m]

Very interesting and superbly made video. I did a similar project myself but the arbour had a threaded spigot with a nut and washer to hold the blank in place. I have never seen superglue used in a situation such as this. I did mine 50+ years ago so superglue wasn't around then!

[@diego_garcia_cacho]

awesome how you made the keyway, I love simple solutions that work beautifully!

[@Clickspring]

+diego Garcia Cheers Diego, thanks for watching

[@goyslop4289]

only Chris gets excited when parts break lol, great video sir!

[@nassimback]

bdub z haha so do we :D

[@joebonomono]

Im very tired and watching without volume, i thought i was watching a seamstress channel i occasionally watch, and i thought wow... this chic has really leveled up in her sewing...shes machining her own sewing bobbins now. I was hugely impressed. I need more sleep.

[@melonrue]

I love watching these videos very much, they are of excellent quality, and everything is so calm about them! (Although, of course, I dread to think of the cleanup work you must have to do each time you're done, especially in such a small area.) Unfortunately, I was never able to complete the metalwork segment of my workshop class in school, as my ears turned out too be too sensitive to the sound of cutting steel with the jeweller's saw or hacksaw and that induced some nasty side effects. However, watching your videos make a more than worth it replacement in metalwork, and I love seeing the attention to detail you put in to the editing and the making of these items.

[@pierresgarage2687]

Excellent work on the machining and the video part... Agreed that this pulley will outperform just about every one available commercially...

[@Clickspring]

pierre beaudry Thanks for watching Pierre.

[@1959Berre]

Watching these video's is soothing my soul.

[@humancattoy7767]

Sweet build. It sounds like the original pulley lasted longer than expected. Can't argue with that. Here's hoping the new pulley lasts just as long and longer.

[@worldcrafter]

eye opening howto for cutting a keyway. excellent work!

[@karlphilipp93]

Beautiful work! Love watching your videos, informative, yet relaxing at the same time!

[@topallielton]

Set a side the machining skills which are out of this world, but man the camera work. Wow. Great video.

[@Clickspring]

Elton Topalli Thanks very much Elton, I appreciate it.

[@Only_Cans_101]

What a beauty, cant beat making it yourself, over buying it, well done!!

[@MrChrisKnowlton]

Fun and educational to watch and I love the phantom "part-in-the-blank".

[@liquidtool]

Oh man. This is my new favorite channel.

[@Clickspring]

Joe Doesntcareaboutthis Excellent, thanks for tuning in.

[@peterjames4435]

It would be nice if every time someone gives a thumbs down they had to give the reason. I for one fail to see anything to dislike about this video. Keep up the excellent work.:-)

[@csimeonides]

I have enjoyed all your videos. Very well made. love you comments as the video runs. love your accent. Thanks for you work.

[@moshesamuels7183]

tis jealousy mi'mate

[@robgoodsight6216]

as usual perfect explanation, perfect work, simple instructions ...superb videos!!!! Thank you for teaching without maybe wanting to do that, or at least this is my impression. Thank you!!!!

[@Clickspring]

Cheers Rob, terrific to have you watching mate :)

[@IvanStepaniuk]

Impressive quality both in your work and the production of these videos. Keep them comming Chris!

[@Clickspring]

Iván Stepaniuk Thanks very much Iván, will do.

[@Patroand]

Seems that you have as much pleasure to make the videos as we have to watch them. Warm regards.

[@LanceTheBlueKnight]

That keyway trick was black magic to me; I've never seen anyone do that before.

[@mr.heineken5770]

Now that's a HEAVY DUTY Pulley! Great work!

[@Boudico]

I've said it before and I'll say it again... this is pure art.

[@Clickspring]

+ChadW Thanks Chad, I appreciate your support mate :)

[@TLaneyful]

Very enjoyable to watch.. fabulous workmanship

[@emccox3]

You videos are fun to watch. I learn new techniques and facts about machining which interests me as a young maker. Keep it up :)

[@Garageworkshop]

I get so excited every time I see a new video from you. Great work as always.

[@Clickspring]

Garage workshop Thanks very much for your continued support :)

[@iGarni]

Just discover this channel 4 days ago and from the second video I subscribe immediately. It's so fun to watch like this kind of videos. keep on going with different projects after finishing the clock project.

[@Clickspring]

+Abdullah Algarni Thank you Abdullah, I appreciate your sub. Will definitely continue with more projects after this one. I have a new clock design in the works, as well as a number of tools and gadgets. Keep your eye out for a fun collaboration project over the next few months too :)

[@iGarni]

Clickspring keep on the good work, can't wait 😉

[@tomwillers8017]

Very high production values and machining skill. Was there a reason to locate the set screw above the keyway? Normally it would be directly opposite (perhaps for balance, visual symmetry or so the key is forced into the slot in the pulley and the shaft)

[@Clickspring]

Tom Willers With hindsight Tom that probably would have been a better idea, but to be honest I just copied the broken part! Thanks for watching mate.

[@ArcticFlies56]

Great job! I turn wood as a hobby. I heard that metals can be turned on a wood lathe with chuck used for metals and a milling vise. I would love to try it but I’m not too sure.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Nice pulley. I could not help noticing the work you put into making the video colorful and attractive. At first I thought it was an infomercial. Thanks for sharing.

[@Clickspring]

+cerberus Very pleased you enjoyed the vid, thanks for watching :)

[@matthewphelps5136]

Need more CLICKSPRING video's. Not enough of them!

[@Clickspring]

+Matthew Phelps More on the way soon, thanks for watching Matthew :)

[@TehRealCanadarocker]

I had no idea you could cut a keyway like that, very creative and making due with what you have

[@Clickspring]

+TehRealCanadarocker Cheers mate, thanks for watching :)