Making a lathe Centre Height Gauge from Hemingway kits

[@parrfive1071]

I very much appreciate you making these Hemmingway kits. I built the die holder and your video helped a great deal. I ordered this kit and am building it know. Not ever having to work off plans before it make it much more understandable after seeing you build it. Thanks.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks for watching, good to know the videos are helpful!

[@MrArray1967]

Finally I made there. So much to care about these days. I've been convinced to make one of these. Bar stock of any kind as long it's metal, is not to come about unless you pay a fortune. That is most companies require you to buy full length ~ 6 m. Add to that taxes/VAT that makes it very difficult to buy bar stock cut to length as a hobbyist. So Hemingway is where I look too. Despite they are in the UK and I live on the continent. Tell that to legislators!

[@DashkaMilashka015]

one of them "must have" tools. i think it can be used as a holder for indicator as well, if another arm is added.. anyway, as always great stuff mate! would love to have one too!))

[@tiagowrightaraujo632]

Great tool and great performance. Count me on on the sweepstake

[@joneseymakes]

Will do, thanks!

[@michaellazarowicz5421]

I am relatively new to the channel. Your instructions are excellent.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks

[@markcooley9671]

A skillfully produced measuring tool that I would love to have in my shop! Thanks for the giveaway.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks! You’re in the draw.

[@deanharris7149]

About the cut outs in the blade, if done right you can use them as a rest fore your wire gages when measuring your single point cut threads. Rest two on the top one one the bottom, obviously you’ll have to hold one end of the bottom gage wire but it is infinitely easier that way.

[@joneseymakes]

What a great idea, thanks.

[@SimonHollandfilms]

usuful projects, well explained how to build them.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks Simon!

[@heathsalmon-is3gc]

Just started watching your channel here in Australia really enjoying it. Keep them coming. Cheers Heath

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks Heath. Good to have you on board.

[@psgflier]

Thanks for demonstrating these Hemingway builds.

[@joneseymakes]

Glad you like them!

[@briansurgeon887]

A very nicely made and useful tool.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks Brian.

[@tedayer1823]

Having watched a number of your videos , I am ordering the height gage kit. It will be very helpful setting up lathe tolls. Please keep the videos coming.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks, will do.

[@popej1able]

I don’t do machining,but I enjoy your videos! Please keep doing them. And thank you for sharing!

[@joneseymakes]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

[@GatorGlider]

You have a great channel going here. I'm enjoying all these Hemingway builds.

[@joneseymakes]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@Steviegtr52]

Hiya Jonesey. The reason why you have so much support is because you have a great passion in what you do. Great work as always. I don't need one of them as i have various other methods to hand. Regards. Steve.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks Steve!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Hey I just recently found your channel and subscribed after watching a couple of your videos. Thanks for your content. Very well done.

[@joneseymakes]

Welcome aboard!

[@dariushmilani6760]

Jonesey, you really have outdone yourself this time. Well done.👍❤. Love to enter to this competition.🤞🙏

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks! You're in! Good luck!

[@JakeMc92]

Fantastic job making that, I would love to win this for my workshop

[@adrianalford9355]

I have never used any of the Hemingway kits but thanks to your videos I think they could be some good projects. Thanks for your videos.

[@joneseymakes]

Glad you like them!

[@ChriFux]

you give enough back by making these awesome videos 🥰

[@joneseymakes]

Ha! Very kind of you to say so sir. All the best to you.

[@EngineerRaisedInKingston]

So happy to see content such as this, with this level of quality. Absolute joy to watch. Needless to say, I'd love to enter the competition!

[@joneseymakes]

You're in the draw! Thanks.

[@seagrunter01]

Lovely build Jonesey, all the best from down under

[@joneseymakes]

Cheers!

[@neilgrossman4092]

Wow that’s a great height gauge. I’m going to have to make one.Your lathe stills is a joy to behold.Thanks for a terrific video

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@huebai]

The commentary is so spot on always 👌🏻

[@joneseymakes]

Many thanks!

[@gordonwatt]

Loved this one. May have inspired me to start single point thread cutting after a few years avoiding it...

[@joneseymakes]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Gosh. Such a fine build, filmed in broadcast quality. I would like to be entered in the competition. Boy would I like to win such a fine tool. If I don’t, you have inspired me to try and make one myself. I am in awe. Thank you for sharing 👏👏👍😀

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks very much! You're in the draw.

[@graveneyshipright]

recently found your channel, Only to add you have done a great job on this and other projects, your presentation is really good I hope Hemingway's are sending you free projects to test drive!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!! I've bought all the kit's I've built to date!

[@GLedieu-w4y]

Très beau travail ! J'aime beaucoup la précision de vos commentaires ainsi que la qualité professionnelle de vos vidéos, bravo ! Bonjour depuis la France !😃

[@joneseymakes]

Bonjour d'Angleterre ! Merci beaucoup pour les gentils mots et je suis heureux que vous appréciez les vidéos.

[@TheLastTater]

Ah great job! Another fantastic project. I can’t believe how your channel isn’t huge yet! Love the details and close ups of everything. I’d love to be entered in to enjoy this beautiful piece.

[@joneseymakes]

Thank you so much! You're in! Good luck!

[@joell439]

@@joneseymakes - I couldn’t agree more …… some of the best machinist content out there.

[@bobuk5722]

Hi Nick, thanks for all these Hemingway Kit builds. A few years ago they had a 10% off sale and I bought quite a few. Sadly medical matters intervened and I've only now been able to get round to building them. I do recommend the Model Engineers Workshop books by the late great George Thomas who drew up the designs for many of these tools.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks Bob! I have the George Thomas books, a great read.

[@samrodian919]

I've only just found your channel Jonesy, and I like your videos immensely. Your commentary is accurate and concise, AND you show all of it warts and all lol. And you've made the Hemingway kit tools very well. I'm going to the Hemingway site and will order this height gauge straight away as I like the idea of it very much.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks for the nice feedback Sam. Welcome aboard!

[@vanViz]

Thanks for these Hamingway series, great little shop improvement projects I’ve never heard of. Great Christmas presents for the home machinist too. Really enjoy your quality of work and the ease and breeze you approach and execute project. Keep them coming! Maybe a shop tour? Count me in for the competition!

[@joneseymakes]

I'll do the ship tour video soon. You're entered, thanks!

[@stephenperry5849]

Another great tool build. I would love to be in the draw for this please. The knurling tool is now done apart from the hardening. Most of my problems were down to my tooling as discussed previously and the lack of a rotary table which would have made things safer! My only real issue was the adjusting nut which the drawing calls out for 1" blind threaded hole and a Tommy bar. The adjustment screw is 1.5" so you can't adjust the full capacity of the tool. I made the adjusting nut 1.6" threaded 1.5" blind hole. It may be that I missed something but worth checking out so you don't have to make it twice 😉. Thanks for the videos!

[@joneseymakes]

You're in! Good luck! Thanks for the info on the knurling tool. I plan on building a rotary table before attempting this.

[@stephenperry5849]

@@joneseymakes Thank you. I look forward to seeing the video on the rotary table, would be interested in whether I could make my own.

[@Kettletrigger]

It's great to see some of these fantastic George H. Thomas designs come to life so many years later. Do you have plans to make any of the projects in the Model Engineer's Workshop Manual that aren't sold as kits by Hemingway? (That retractable topslide is a real humdinger!)

[@joneseymakes]

I do indeed! Stay tuned! That is such a great book, so many useful tips and tricks.

[@markyoung5608]

I have recently discovered you and am enjoying your videos a lot, thank you

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks! You're in the draw

[@Galerak1]

I just downloaded the Hemingway catalogue, they have some really nice kits at very reasonable prices. Now I just have to wait for that big lottery win to get a workshop and machinery to build them 🤣 Until then I'll just have to wait for your next upload. These videos are great 👍

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!! Fingers crossed for the lottery win!!

[@mcmillanfarms]

I love watching your making your own tools videos. Those of us with slightly green machining skills might as well get in our practice making something practical.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks very much!

[@shawnmcauliffe5072]

Oh I'd love to be entered into the give away but I also wanted to mention I love your somewhat rapid-fire approach to your videos. Good detail without a lot of fluff. Nice

[@joneseymakes]

Awesome, thank you! You're in the draw!

[@coltsmithey7097]

I’m glad too see how fast you have gained a following! Your videos definitely deserve it!

[@joneseymakes]

Thank you so much!!

[@RB-yq7qv]

The height gauge looks great

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@mslucass]

I have just found your channel and already they to watch them all. I would love to have a better way to set my height.

[@joneseymakes]

Welcome aboard! You're entered, thanks!

[@joell439]

Beautiful execution ….. again. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@joneseymakes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brianpeers]

Thanks for this, it inspires me to explore making stuff on the Unimat SL that I recently purchased and restored. Fun times ahead.

[@joneseymakes]

That sounds like a cool project! All the best.

[@ferencdeli4459]

Nicely made tool and an excellent video again!

[@joneseymakes]

Many thanks!

[@billmontgomery8900]

Thanks for the informative videos! Really diggin the help I get from these videos!

[@joneseymakes]

Glad to hear it! Thanks.

[@fredrikkrysen4986]

Nice work, and very generous 👍

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@jonnyphenomenon]

I just started working on this kit, and I suddenly realize just how many more tools I need to buy in order to complete it. oh boy!

[@joneseymakes]

I had exactly the same problem!

[@jonnyphenomenon]

@@joneseymakes Hemingway should make a machinists screw jack kit.

[@jonnyphenomenon]

​@@joneseymakeswhat speeds and feeds did you use when milling that big flat on the base? 8 just smoked a brand new 4 flue end mill trying to skim off 40 thou. It was so bad I thought I accidentally ran it in reverse!

[@joneseymakes]

@@jonnyphenomenon That's a good idea

[@joneseymakes]

@@jonnyphenomenon I normally run that cutter at about 1000rpm. As for feed rates I must admit i just do what feels right. If it sounds happy it usually is. Start slower and experiment.

[@troublogaming3613]

I've just got my own workshop and I've slowly started building my collection of tools and fixtures this is amazing I really wanna try some of these kits

[@joneseymakes]

Great to hear! I can recommend them.

[@RalfyCustoms]

Just found this and subbed, nicely done Nick

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks, good to have you on board!

[@harlech2]

I think Jonesey actually works for Hemingway! Nice build

[@joneseymakes]

Ha! Sadly no, but I have spent a good deal of money with them!

[@ruben-yrcnc2029]

Very well done, really enjoy your video's! Thanks!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@marcoperuch]

Cool little feature & a nice video. Thanks

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@ChixWoman]

Great work as always. I would love to own this tool.

[@joneseymakes]

You're in the draw! Thanks.

[@crueltyvison]

Some of the best machining video around! Very clear and accurate! A great video would also be one about the inserts you are using, they seems to work very nicely! Also it would be great to be in for the giveaway!

[@joneseymakes]

You're in! Good luck! Thanks very much for watching.

[@JWestin]

Turned out awesome!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@aaronfreeman-bc5yk]

Though I would be happy to build my own, I'd be just as pleased to have this nice one you've built! Keep up the good work.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks! You’re in the draw.

[@THusbands]

Really enjoying your videos! Hope you earn lots more subscribers. I would guess the relief under the blade is for sharpening then you can sharpen the tip without creating an angle.

[@joneseymakes]

I think you're right. Thanks

[@akaHarvesteR]

I'm relatively new to this channel, but I've been binge watching since I found it. I'd love to win this gauge. It would be easily the best tool in my shop 😅

[@joneseymakes]

You're entered in the draw.

[@YmerejYteab]

Great videos, high quality and great editing.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!!

[@thehobbymachinistnz]

Great build and nice machining. Well done from NZ.

[@joneseymakes]

Thank you very much!

[@bryanwiley7345]

Beautiful work and wonderful tutorial and video as always.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@harrycook614]

great video, would love to try out this centre height gauge👍🏼

[@joneseymakes]

Great, thanks!

[@alexgaras1573]

Popular Giveaway/comp. Great comunity of fans in the comments. All round great channel , liked and subscribed.🙏👍✌️

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks man!

[@Doug_Edwards]

Very good job. Something for my list of things to do. Doug

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@piccilos]

Really enjoying the builds.

[@joneseymakes]

Cheers!

[@gyulatimko2075]

Fantastic work!

[@joneseymakes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JeffSearust]

Impressive kit.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@3Descape]

Lovely piece you build there 👍

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@matteojanik6166]

Amazing Work! I think the Cutout in the Blades is there to make Them simpler to sharpen. This Tool would be amazing for my Shop. Keep the high Level of Quality. You are producing amazing peaces!

[@PeterMurphy_]

Very nice piece

[@joneseymakes]

Thank you kindly sir!

[@colekromer981]

Each build is so beautiful. Still working on getting a surface finish like that from my clapped out 1928 South Bend haha

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@theradarguy]

Great video and voiceover.

[@joneseymakes]

Thank you kindly sir!

[@jamesnunn5193]

Another great build and really enjoy your content - please keep it coming! All the best, James

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks, will do!

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Beautifully executed, thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@joneseymakes]

Many thanks!

[@sodster68]

Thanks for sharing a the fine build! I'd like to enter the competition as a centre height gauge would be a great addition to my little lathe. Cheers /Patrik

[@joneseymakes]

You're entered, thanks!

[@alanhnatiw1643]

Very nicely done

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@pjhalchemy]

Beautiful fit and finish on this project! Thanks for bringing the Hemingway kits back to mind as they are well done kits and relatively inexpensive for what you get, although vat and shipping to the states is a bit prohibitive. Top marks for your voice overs and videography! I'm quite sure your subs will skyrocket soon! Hat Tip, ~PJ

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks very much indeed!

[@HexenzirkelZuluhed]

Very well made. Of course I'd like a chance at this well made piece!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks! You're in the draw

[@jessedealva5597]

Love the channel! As someone getting started in machining I always get excited when I see a new video :) Keep of the great source of inspiration!

[@joneseymakes]

More to come! Thanks!

[@Itsdirtnaptime]

I do believe the point of the cut out in the bottom of the blade is for flatness. What I mean is it is hard to keep a long surface flat. It is easier to flatten a part with minimal surface contact. I have worked with several grinders, but the guy that was thee most accurate, always placed his part across (2) .25" gauge pins. That was the only connection to the table. (Only for finish passes. .0004" at a time)

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks, I think you’re right.

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Would love to have it ! Great video, keep'um coming.

[@joneseymakes]

You're in the draw! Good luck!

[@coreyroberts7083]

Love the videos mate! Keep up the great content. I would love to have this centre height gauge in my shop. Awesome idea to give back to your community!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks! Good luck with the draw!

[@daveys]

Excellent video as usual. Well done!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@daveys]

@@joneseymakes - I always like to leave a comment and a thumbs up for the algorithm. All hail the algorithm!

[@dougkapounek9024]

I would very much like to be entered in the giveaway, but I see it's an older video. I must admit I have only started with my lathe and mill and am a bit clumsy at the moment but at 67 years young, I am really enjoying this new hobby. Thanks for the great video and looking forward to more. Doug from Canada...

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks for watching Doug, the draw is closed now unfortunately. Watch out for the next one! How are you getting on with the lathe and mill? Any projects you’d particularly like to see in the channel?

[@HWMDesigns]

Great video and a useful tool!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@Sparticus3117]

Been loving your kit builds

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@ronelbert256]

Truly like your videos andyour explanations of what your doing is superb. I would also like to be included in the prize draw

[@joneseymakes]

You're in, thanks!

[@marcbrennan9343]

Really enjoy watching these. you’ve got a great video style. Would love to be entered into the competition, thank you.

[@joneseymakes]

You're in, thanks!

[@Scott-bg4uz]

Great build! Love watching your vids.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@UnionBMXCO]

Great watch id like a center gauge ✌️

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks! You're in the draw

[@KenHladun-gv8tu]

Cool video. Add to competition

[@markhollinshead4153]

Very nicely made and useful tool, I do enjoy your content and I have done a few of the Hemingway kits in the past. I would like to be entered into your giveaway competition.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks, you're in! Good luck!

[@roniweiss6260]

Hi love the channel thanks! Any plans to build the Hemingway universal pillar drill tool?

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks! Yes, that’s on the list.

[@cooperised]

Cool tool! I've never built a Hemingway kit but your videos have got me thinking. Please count me in for potentially winning the height gauge! 😁

[@joneseymakes]

You're in, thanks!

[@cavemaneca]

I only found your channel in the past couple weeks, but I've enjoyed all of the projects you uploaded! Please add me in for the prize draw as well.

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks. You're in the draw! Good luck!

[@mchiodox69]

Well done!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@616czarny616]

Great tool!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@Sparticus3117]

Great build!

[@joneseymakes]

Thanks!

[@daniellindholm]

Sign me up for the competition! I really like your work! Informative and well produced!

[@joneseymakes]

You're in! Good luck!

[@caesar2164]

I wonder if the relief behind the sharp edges of the knife blades is meant for use with tools that tend to "dive" in use? (ie boring bars, parting tools, etc...)

[@joneseymakes]

Good point, possibly.