Make New Lathe Chuck Key - Upgrade Yours Now!

[@carlwhite8225]

Yuchol, Love your channel, your sense of humor cracks me up so we get top quality work and a chuckle at the same time, Thanks and be well.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Carl, I make the videos for you guys 🙏🏻

[@texhelms4185]

Ditto, Yuchol. I missed you in 2020. More chips please.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

@@texhelms4185 thanks Tex 🙏🏻

[@bcwrangler]

Nice to see you back Yuchol....good to hear the lathe rebuild was a success! Cheers...Wayne

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Hi Wayne, thank you 🙏🏻

[@millomweb]

Nice to see a vid where the tailstock is actually centred - and drills aren't having to align themselves properly at the start of cutting ! I'm also pleased you're not doing music any more ! (I'd typed that before 5:20 !!!!)

[@MWandMachine]

Hi Yuchol, I made me a chuck key today, came across this video this evening, I remembered something on a chuck key I seen many years back that’s handy to have on a key and that is to incorporate an Allen key on the end of the handle. The one I made today was for my Yausa indexer which the chuck and the jaws have 8mm socket head cap screws on it so that’s what I cut on the one end of the handle.

[@TheMiniMachineShop]

Never saw a scotch bright on a grinder before! Need to look into that Thanks!

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Oh Dave, your world is about to get very exciting 😁

[@ypaulbrown]

Yochl, that is a Work of Art, it Needs to be in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.....

[@lesmaybury793]

Nice finish on the new chuck key. It is pleasing to see the extra attention to make an otherwise functional item into something pleasant to loook at and feel.

[@ricksaunders277]

Good to see your smiling face today. Thanks for some content.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Rick, it’s been rough 🙏🏼

[@bluesman7191]

Great video. I need to make new chuck handles for my lathes. I like your sense of humor.

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

I guess you were all keyed up at the end. LOL Me like shinny. Thanks for sharing.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Solitary confinement does weird things to one’s mind

[@ypaulbrown]

Well, this looks like the KEY to Success.....those 3M Convoluted wheels [9F ?] are great, my buddy would give me the hand me downs from the school where he taught, One Christmas, he bought me a brand new one [3M brands too].....20 years later I still have, I do not let anyone else use as they have no idea how expensive they are or how fragile......they are well worth the money though......Cheers, Paul, a faithful fan of yours....

[@ypaulbrown]

I really like the tubing above your lathe for positioning cameras, I assume that is the main reason, as a former studio photographer , I had a system like this installed, at one time in my living room.....to hang lights so no stands were needed.....very handy as you know.....best wishes, Paul

[@westweld]

Nice work.......your lathe sounds buttery smooth

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks, it runs smooth now

[@RockingJOffroad]

Polish your rod really well! That way it will fly further when you leave in in the chuck.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

I like how you think

[@MrPancake0825]

Yuchol, you almost had me. I thought this video didn't have you being silly in it. See! Even that got me. 😂😂

[@BundyBearsShed]

Nice looking key good little project

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Mate!

[@samcoote9653]

Good to see you Yuchol!!!

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Hi Sam! 👍🏼

[@twocan90]

Excellent instruction, easy to follow. thank you, Yucho.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

You're welcome!

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Everyone needs a good chuck key. I have a hard time keeping up with where I laid the key a minute ago so what I need is a self finding chuck key. That last couple of minutes was sort of unusual. I am glad Daisy was still sleeping in the hallway as she might have been upset. 😁😊👍

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

What you need is a nice leather holster for your key 😁

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

@@woodscreekworkshop9939 could be.

[@johnyoung7794]

Good to see you found time for another video project. Be well.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks John 👍🏼

[@brandontscheschlog]

Very cool! Love the joke in the beginning!

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Brandon!

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

This kind of handle would be very handy for the 4 jaw independent as there's a lot more screwing. Oncoming project for sure.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Awesome job Yuchol, something I should do to my new lathe, cheers Matty

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Matty, be sure to share the video!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

I like it, the extra reach is a definite plus. A longer one is on my to do list, once I get my life back in some semblance of sanity that would be a very handy tool. My chuck key interferes with the headstock too, and it came with the machine.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

I have a friend that is a great concrete contractor and has a gravel driveway. Sort of like a plumber with a leaky faucet. We have the tools make things , but takes us forever 😁

[@garywalters4286]

Nice job on the chuck keys.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Gary!

[@Doug_Edwards]

Good job. I too found those same issues as you did. Really comes in handy when installing or removing a faceplate. Made mine out of an old ATV axel.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

That’s a great idea!

[@brianmoore1164]

Cool video and it's nice to see you back in the shop. I hope a review of that beautiful Bison chuck will be coming!

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Brian!

[@chrisj4570g]

What’s 16:30 less sleep anyway? Glad to see a new video. 👊

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Sleep is over rated. I know, I suffer from insomnia 😁

[@Preso58]

Now I think I know why Colchester made round head lathes back in the day. No square edges for the chuck key to catch on! Of course, you can't stack tools on the headstock either, but maybe that was intentional too. Do you not have to temper W1 tool steel after hardening? Regards, Mark Presling Australia

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Hi Mark! You have some good theories. I didn’t temper back. 👍🏼

[@Preso58]

@@woodscreekworkshop9939 I have no experience with the sort of tool steel you are using so I wasn't sure if it does fully harden out in water. If only you had a Rockwell hardness tester kicking around the shop. 😁

[@drapakdave]

Thank you, Yuchol! I appreciate how you explain your decisions while you work.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Dave. I believe WHY is just as important as WHAT. Although I will admit my WHY is often flawed too, but never give up! 😁

[@DudleyToolwright]

Nice work. I see we think alike. I also like a longer handle. I used 7075 aluminum for the shaft and arm, with a steel insert for the tip, but I think I like your design even better.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Robert! 🙏🏻

[@Engineerd3d]

Very good work. Just found your channel because Harold is doing his weekly stream.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Welcome, Harold is a neat guy!

[@titofernandezmeirino9832]

Dear Yuchol, you had fantastic idea, thank you for sharing, you're a master! Happy New Year to you, stay safe, and best regards from Geneva.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Hi Tito, so nice to hear from you. Happy new year!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

You scared me at the end. Nice job on the key, ready for high speed ops.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

It was just for you 😆

[@terrycannon570]

There is something about the feel of a good chuck key. OOOOOOOOOOOOOh that feel soooooooooooooo good.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

You know what I’m talking about 😏

[@TedRoza]

Hi Yuchol, good to see you on again, I thought you might have scared yourself off with the Bear / Perimeter Alarm lol ... I liked your extended chuck key, which is slightly bigger than mine. Hhmmmm now after seeing yours I will have to Embark on another one ... lol .Great Job, see you on Your next Project

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Ted! 👍🏼

[@sharkrivermachine]

Nicely done, thanks for sharing.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Steve!

[@anmafab]

Good to have you back Yuchol! Nice video and looks like an accessible project for beginners too. Question - what kind of gas were you using to heat treat?

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks. It was MAPP gas for plumbing, readily available at hardware store.

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Nice work Yuchol...

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thank you Paul!

[@jransomtucker]

Did you temper it after you hardened it or does it not need that?

[@sierraspecialtyauto7049]

I love a handle with some height and weight to it. Nice job.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Joe!

[@alanmaughan7968]

Im really impressed by the quality of the footage , can I ask what camera and lens you are using please?

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks for you kind words. I am using Sony A7III and kit lens.

[@howder1951]

Enjoyed the build, my original wrench is still in use, but I think I will copy your design, I have been fighting that shorty for longer than i like to think about. Cheers!

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Go for it!

[@bobcox963]

Nice video, Yuchol. Just added it to the to-do list. Stay safe....

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Bob👍🏼

[@davidcallista2580]

Loved the video as usual. Did you draw back the hardened areas after quenching, or just leave them alone.?

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks David. I did not temper it.

[@Blou55]

Great video as usual. What's that chanfering tool you use on the lathe?

[@Blou55]

I found the answer just below...sorry.

[@millomweb]

Can you please hurry and get your shop in order with all the machines finished and usable - then do a shop tour video ? I think that will be really popular.

[@kimber1958]

You are insane,nice to have you back

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

My kids tell me I am insane 😁

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed....

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Chuck!

[@mikekrening7327]

Yuchol, has anybody from Jet reached out about those bearings and all the metal that was in the headstock?

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Mike, I have not heard from Jet. Cheers 👍🏼

[@mikekrening7327]

@@woodscreekworkshop9939 you did a great job, it sounds great now!

[@MY-bw2nb]

Welcome back Yuchol i need one of those keys too. When you rebuilt your head stock did it cure all your leaks?? When you were rebuilding it i commented on your drip pan because I had put gasket maker around the inside of the tray to direct the drips into the chip pan worked fine for a long time then i didn't use it for about 3 months went to use it last week and find a large pool of oil in the chip pan the only reason I noticed is I'd cleaned the chip pan after the last time I used it. Mine is a Kent 13 x 40 it has two separate gearboxes the headstock with gear selection levers then there's the bottom gearbox that runs the lead screws well that bottom box dumped all the oil out 🤬🤬🤬🤬even the main drive pulley shaft seal leaks. I think that they used the cheapest seals and o rings available.. I dont think its supposed to have a total loss oiling system like my mill and shaper lol🤔

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

The oil leak drastically reduced, but it’s still there. It’s one of the things you come to expect to deal with on these lathes

[@MY-bw2nb]

@@woodscreekworkshop9939 I see you have been visiting the bears again you're starting to learn their language ROFLMFAO 🐻🐻

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

@@MY-bw2nb know thy enemy

[@joshdrexler8773]

A question: you had to rebuild your lathe headstock because the parts inside weren"t properly deburred at the factory. Metal particles shed from the burrs eventually ground up the bearings that came with the equipment. In the end, you spent a lot of money replacing all of the factory-supplied bearings & seals. My question is this: since the poor finishing quality of these lathes will eventually require rebuilding anyway due to the burrs, would you recommend rebuilding the headstock right away, on day one, to at least save the expense of replacing the bearings & seals?

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Josh, great question. If I ever bought another lathe, new or used, I would completely drain the headstock, flush it out with new oil few times and make sure it is clean inside before using it. I wouldn’t completely disassemble to begin with. Hope this helps.

[@timmallard5360]

Wow your lathe runs quiet! I need to make a key for my Grizzly 4003g

[@millomweb]

The square ends of your home made keys look to be about the same - are they ?

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Couple of millimeters different

[@yak-machining]

Yoshi you are a realy funny guy😂

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

🙏🏼😁

[@glennfelpel9785]

Great video! Yuchol, do you remember where you found that nice looking tool you are using to chamfer the corners near the beginning of the video? Or did you make that tool yourself? I have been looking for such a tool. Also, I enjoyed watching and picking up on the tips along the way. Thank you!

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Glenn. If you’re referring to the 45 degree chamfering but for the lathe, I hand ground it on a bench grinder.

[@glenncpw]

After showing the cooking pot, do they now call you squeaky? If I did it, and the old girl saw it - it would be on... Good onya from Australia

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

She ain’t the boss of me 🙄

[@petermurphy3354]

@@woodscreekworkshop9939 Yeah right Yuchol, keep telling yourself that lol I did the same with my original chuck keys, much better😎

[@CraigsWorkshop]

How many attempts did you need to get that intro done that cleanly? :) PS: Love the machining, and love the sound track.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Well Craig, only 2 takes. Not counting 2 days of practice 😒

[@CraigsWorkshop]

😂👍

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Nice work, good video. I've got one 4", 3 jaw, one 4", 4 jaw independent and a 5" 3 jaw chuck. They all have different chuck keys. Any idea how to make a universal chuck key?

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Stefan, I know RR In The Shop built one using a pipe. I’m sure you can adopt his design and make the tip interchangeable.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

@@woodscreekworkshop9939 Thanks Yuchol. I'll pay him a visit to see.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

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[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

@@Stefan_Boerjesson try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKivgXh_idSohNU

[@jonathanhendry9759]

Ah, but how would you make one if you had only a lathe and a bench grinder?

[@dlewis4647]

Does your lathe really sound that quiet since the rebuild?

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Yes it does

[@79_air-arms-shooter29]

NICE!!!

[@jamescopeland5358]

Youcol I need to make 4, thx!

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

You can do it! 😁

[@RJMachine62]

Nice job, Love the channel. Get a real chamfering tool! Lol

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks. I have few ideas on building a handheld chamfering tool.

[@RJMachine62]

@@woodscreekworkshop9939 I saw it, it was a file :)

[@Rustinox]

I don't know what you mix in your morning coffee, but i think it's a bit too strong.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

All decaf 🙄

[@jonsworkshop]

Hi Yuchol, nice job, well made! Your lathe sounds fantastic, makes my Harrison M300 sound like a tractor (and it's a good one)! By the way, I don't know for sure, just guessing here, might be totally wide of the mark, but I think you may have lost the plot - just saying! Cheers, Jon

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Thanks Jon! 😆

[@JB-kw4ug]

Do you have a parts source for your Harrison? Oh yeah, great video. Thanks, Jim

[@jonsworkshop]

@@JB-kw4ug 600 Group in the UK are the agents, hope that helps. Cheers, Jon

[@mr.smallshop9787]

Who knew Meteo did machining?

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I don’t think cooper was scared.🤣

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Cooper is crazy

[@DavidKutzler]

Hope the wife doesn't see that you used one of her good cooking pots for a heat treatment. Thoughts and prayers buddy, thoughts and prayers.

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

She can’t tell me what to do, I am untrainable

[@dahut3614]

The next time you do a cooking show, you need to throw in some "bams." kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpXboYCuirF7pKM Remember, you're an entertainer!

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Oh, that takes me back, way back 😁

[@millomweb]

8:50 You want rounded corners ? Pity you ain't got a lathe !

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Let’s think about it for a minute. The edges needed round over by about 1/16”. If you turned that on the lathe, you would end up removing a lot of material to make it fit in the key hole. You have to think about where the center of the rotation would be. Sure you can turn it on the lathe but you’d have a real sloppy key.

[@millomweb]

@@woodscreekworkshop9939 It'd still just remove the corners - the flats would be the same - so it should still be a good fit - just don't take too much off !

[@billbaggins]

Rhhaaaaaarrr 🤣

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Rhaar!

[@sickie1961]

Just the tip lol

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

🤷🏻‍♂️😁

[@denniswilliams8747]

Watch a NZ war dance!!

[@kenman6721]

bud you are not ocd. we all machinist can tell. your doing most of the steps you learn in the machinist handbook.

Did covid really turn you into a zombie?

[@woodscreekworkshop9939]

Yes it did! 🤪

[@seanrodden6151]

@@woodscreekworkshop9939 Raaaawr!

[@egdiryellam68]

The chuck key that came with the lathe is the worst quality I've ever seen you say, you know why?, it came from China, chances are the lathe is also the worst quality you have ever seen. Sadly it is the same problem with 'most' of what we buy from China and is also commonly known as Chinese Rubbish.