MAKING A SURFACE PLATE STAND

A quick channel update on whats coming up and making a movable surface plate stand from two Harbor freight tool boxes. Design includes jacking feet for leveling the plate and getting the weight off the casters when stationary. Includes a general overview of the construction process.
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[@StefanGotteswinter]

Yes! New video :) That sufaceplate on the HF toolboxes looks great. I like the designs for the pads. Also love the preparation of the welded joints on the mill, that is again one of those little details. Thanks for sharing, absolutely enjoyed.

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[@jimsvideos7201]

Whole damn ocean full of brains right there.

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[@JonesAndGriesmann]

I really like your videos you get 10 times deeper than anyone else on KZbin, thank you for your time please don't stop anytime soon.

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[@josephleinhauser6130]

I’m so excited for the rebuild on the matsui grinder. It is such a joy to listen to and watch the thought process of a true master craftsman. I don’t think I have ever seen anyone pay such close attention to details and account for every possible source of error in my life. I learn so much from ever single video Robin I am very thankful for the effort you put into these.

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[@ThisOldTony]

ambitious project Rob! looking forward to this series. That's one heck of a plate to save. Love the pucks. Glad to see you added gussets at the end. Keep 'em coming!

[@ROBRENZ]

Thanks Tony, and thanks for visiting. I hope to do much more this year, but that wouldn't take much now would it? ATB, Robin

[@SteveSummers]

Nice Robin, loved the detail on the pads. I agree the HF boxes are real nice for the money. Can't wait for the grinder rebuild, that's the stuff I can't get enough of. 🖒

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[@literoadie3502]

I love your word Robin! Please make more videos. The attention to detail is so refreshing, so satisfying to watch you work on a project leaving nothing to be desired.

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[@kit-geoffbullough8788]

I really like your style , never change it . It's easy to find short videos that skim over the subject for people that are impatient to get cutting before thinking .

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[@mxcollin95]

That video just blew my mind! I’m sure harbor freight would be impressed too! Lol

[@hdheuejhzbsnnaj]

I'm really looking forward to the plate lapping.

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[@danielstreby8798]

Fantastic video, Robin. Your attention to detail is astounding, and your explanations throughout the decision making / design process are great - very thorough and approachable. I always look forward to your videos; I learn something new from every one of them. As an aside, I was lucky enough to be gifted "Foundations of Mechanical Accuracy" last month, so this project is very apropos - it's great to see some of the techniques and principals from the text put into practice. Thanks again, and keep doing what you're doing!

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[@somebodyelse6673]

Machine rebuilding, Renzetti style... surface plate restoration... creative metrology and toolmaking... I am *SO* in!

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[@Simon28298]

I'll subcribe twice if I can. Just can't wait for this straight-o-meter!

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[@jamesclough5350]

Very nice. I love hearing the thought process behind the project and not just getting the magical "I have one here I prepared earlier" treatment.

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[@Anthony-ny4cc]

Robin may be one of the greatest minds on youtube. Amazing content and ideas

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Thanks for the very kind words! Glad you enjoy the content.

[@DrKnow65]

Worth 30 minutes of my morning ten times over. A series of videos from Robin, like a forcast of warm sunny days when you're ready to be outside :)

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[@moosifulman]

Best video of the new year so far.

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[@rocksolidhugo]

It's the small things that make great big things. Just wanted to say that your videos have greatly influenced the way I look at "small things" when solving big problems.

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[@arnljotseem8794]

Excellent again Robin, thanks. Glad you are back producing videos, they are always so informative and interesting. New videos from both you and Stefan today, what a great Sunday!

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[@terrycannon570]

Glad you are back. I always look forward to your projects. I respect your knowledge and experience very much. Looking forward to following you in this project. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge with us.

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[@rossforeman3156]

I could watch content like this for days! Very cool build. Thanks for the update.

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[@halbritt]

Thanks for elucidating your reasoning on the pads. That is exactly why I'm subscribed.

[@Alistair_Spence]

The grinder rebuild sounds fascinating. Can't wait to see how you go about this.

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[@stifmei28]

Very Exited, I greatly appreciate the detail you place in the vids.

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[@bugrobotics]

A pleasure as always! Thanks for sharing Robin!

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[@Volcker1929]

Great to see you back! As always, very interesting video, I do appreciate the “train of thought” explanations along the way.

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[@richardmoss7634]

I really enjoy your videos, Robin. We all have time pressures and it’s a challenge not to let them compromise the critical ‘good enough’ calculation. Your focus on addressing the tiniest of detail requirements, the skill with which you execute your work, the clarity with which you explain your thoughts and the humility with which you show your mistakes all combine to make these videos excellent resources for those of us always trying to do better. Very much looking forward to the future projects you spoke about.

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[@moeszyslack4676]

Very much looking forward to new videos Robin! Much of what you show goes over my head, but it's always refreshing and just great to see such a focused, methodical approach to work. A craftsman and even artist in some ways. Happy new year, wishing you health, happiness, and (even greater) success.

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[@benjaminwanglund4959]

Great to hear my favourite youtuber is back at it, I'm very excited about the rebuild!

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[@sblack48]

Great to see you again Robin. Can't wait to see how you scrape in the SG

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[@johnnyryall1400]

Yes! I can’t wait for the rebuild videos.

[@braxtonec]

Looking forward to this project. I've learned so much from your videos, what you may find commonplace is gold to me.

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[@randomdude1786]

I was like wow and dropped everything a ROBRENZ video I can go turn the water back on to the house here now yer videos are that good thanks robin

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[@JHorvathCinema]

Can we start a petition for a HF 26” box with all thin drawers? Even with the incremental price increases, these boxes are a steal

[@nothermarkgnomex]

I really enjoy learning how you work to the level of precision you do. Thank You for sharing with us hobby machinists.

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[@ajtrvll]

Can't wait for the Mitsui High-tec rebuild series. 😁

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[@CapeCodCNC]

I just love the thinking on a molecular level. Looking forward to the surface grinder rebuild as I just picked up a Chevalier 618 and this will help me with mine. Thank you for sharing your immense metal working knowledge.

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[@lockbuilder]

So glad you're back! Your videos are are always a treat. Can't wait to see the lapping process.

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[@priority2]

I very much enjoy this type of content! Thank you Robin!

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[@ThrowingItAway]

I'm excited to see the rebuild and scraping! I'm deeply thankful for people like you and Tom sharing your knowledge of metrology tools and machining setups.

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[@turningpoint6643]

That Moore Tools book should be on everyone's list. And some more than interesting upcoming videos you've got in mind Robin. Given your usual attention to detail and perfection they should be well worth waiting for.

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[@andrew_the_machinist]

Can't wait to see that bad boy get lapped in! Staying tuned!

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[@robertwatsonbath]

Absolutely awesome Robin, many thanks!

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[@timmallard5360]

Super Exciting Robin! Thank you so much for sharing all this!

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[@wvmotorider9723]

Greatly looking forward to all the videos you have planned! Thanks for taking the time to educate us all!

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[@houseofbrokendobbsthings5537]

Thank you Robin for letting us see how you think and produce such stellar results. _Dan_

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[@homeworkshopengineering]

I think those feet may be just about good enough haha. I think those are the most over engineered plate feet in the world, love it! My surface plate mount is in direct contrast to yours with a bit of rubber on a tool box top. I do need to build a proper stand when I get a better plate so this is brilliant.

[@RGSABloke]

Robin, what an awesome build. Regarding the best/only way, as my old shop teacher used to say ”McIntyre, there is always a better way, your problem is you will not live long enough to find the best way“!!!! Thanks for sharing, your work is inspirational. Kindest regards. Joe.

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[@iainfletcher6388]

Superb. Can't wait for the next installment.

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[@Madsmush]

Sounds like tons of great stuff you have planned Robin. Can't wait to watch. I am one of the people who loves hearing the thinking behind what people are doing so this sounds like great stuff. Going to be good.

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[@reedmiles9548]

Great job, I like the thought process that you go through.

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[@Chris-bg8mk]

Awesome, glad you are back!

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[@rodfrey]

Thanks for all your work to share your experience. I really enjoy watching you work and hearing your rationale for what you're doing.

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[@tsviper]

I really enjoy your videos, as always you go so far in the engineering and accuracy that is beyond my understanding. But that's why I see your videos, I get an insight into the world of accurate machining. Keep up the good work, best regards from Norway.

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[@chazz.zaragoza.9561]

I just stumbled upon your channel, what a great source of invaluable information! I can tell my skills are about to skyrocket, thanks for all the time you put into these videos

[@mainesailah]

Surface plate feet engineering=mind blown. Just awesome.

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[@mog5858]

very nice to see how someone else solves a problem. thanks for telling us the why and not just the how. i feel the why is more important. keep up the good work.

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[@bartharkemametalworks2299]

Milling all the tubes before welding. That’s how a machinist builds a table ;-). Nice work. I’m looking forward for you future video’s.

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[@kowalskitk4]

Glad to hear (and see) you ROBRENZ! Cheers from Poland.

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[@dizzolve]

As always - excellent craftsmanship.

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[@jcurran2414]

Fascinating Vid, and great to watch as always.Thanks Robin.

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[@oakenarbor2046]

Very informative. Thanks for the narration on your thought process. It really brings depth to the work. Looking forward to the lapping.

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[@chexstix]

Excellent work!

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[@davidcolwill860]

Fantastic. I'm looking forward to these videos. Many many thanks!

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[@yosmith1]

So looking forward to what's coming from you, Robin! Thanks for sharing

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[@63256325N]

I couldn't have said it better...WOW! What a beautifully thought out build and a bargain on the tool boxes to boot! Thanks so much for the video.

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[@Malapropismic]

Great solution. Wow exciting times coming (no added pressures)! Thanks for the upload and all the best

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[@Golem386]

Awesome ! Can't wait for the lapping video !

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[@elvetost]

GREAT work, awesome ingenuity and use of readily available stuff, very fun to watch! Thanks very much for sharing!

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[@brianwalk108]

Robin!!!! Sooo stoked when I see you've released a new video!!

[@brianwalk108]

looking forward to all the future videos on the surface grinder rebuild and related videos!

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[@paulmace7910]

Awesome! You always think things out so well. Looking forward to the rest of the story.

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[@billlee5307]

Outstanding example of engineering and fabrication. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I look forward to being able to watch you complete this project.

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[@eclecticneophyte2581]

Excellent work as always! Thanks for the tip on HF toolboxes. 👍

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[@killerguppy2988]

fantastic video with a lot of great insight into the small details that nobody ever thinks about!

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[@saadkali3083]

Great Video ! Really looking forward to the rebuild. Thanks for sharing. Always.

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[@pinhead1304]

Robin you are a madman haha fantastic video.

[@armdaMan]

Hello Robin. This is just awesome. The amount of prep and work for just a Surface plate Stand. Wow. Boggles the mind to think of all the variables U have already considered to ensure a perfect consistent top. Truly "Engineered". We will never require that kind of precision but it's a pleasure watching a Professional attain that level. Looking forward to Your Videos ATB aRM

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[@glmphoto]

Great to see another outstanding video from you Robin. A pleasure as always.

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[@arsanzic8592]

Your vids are always awesome!

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[@flatheadronsgarage7345]

This is seriously over my head but it’s addictive, excellent build. Wow, I really feel like a spitball machining guy now, I have so much to learn.

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I have so much to learn also, Its a bad day when I have not learned something

[@flatheadronsgarage7345]

Don’t know how much I can get to stick as I get older but I’m having a lot of fun

[@kabyla8351]

Hey Robin, Is the surface grinder rebuild still in the plans? Learning a lot from you. The knowledge you share is very rare online, and the likes of us with no access to teachers like you certainly appreciate what you're doing. Thank you!

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Yes, it is

[@ronringel9132]

Robin, I have one word for you "Brilliant". Thanks for sharing.

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[@nightriderrv1139]

Awesome build on the cart it came out perfect you are a true craftsman...

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[@MegaCountach]

Wow! Love your attention to detail Robin, looking forward to your future videos. Cheers, Doug

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[@thomasallan5042]

Thank you for making this great content. I look forward to seeing your rebuild series and I love your long videos!

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[@douglaslodge8580]

WOW, I love your stand. I agree on the tool boxes I own two of those tool boxes and I think they are the best on the market today, Thanks for the video.

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[@cdbflynow]

Wonderful selection for a series of videos. This first one was a great start. Looking forward to the remaining. Paul

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[@CalvinoBear]

With such attention to detail, one is left to wonder if the shifts in the foundation of your shop will cause more error than the construction of the plate stand. What a fantastic video!

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[@georgedennison3338]

Welding while lying on the ground is fine, until you get a spark in the ear! Beautifully finished stand. Masterfully crafted plate mounts, too.

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[@timtrott4145]

Super job and a super video. You are endlessly creative .

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[@billdlv]

Awesome job Robin.

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[@tylergenter9501]

Awesome. Looking forward to your rebuild.

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[@ianjoubert7505]

Robin!, welcome back!

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[@Neo7CNC]

Fantastic video Robin! There are countless nuggets of wisdom found in this. Thanks for sharing you incredible knowledge and vast experience with us. Looking forward for more.

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[@James-fs4rn]

looking forward to seeing how the plate is lapped. have that same tool box. very pleased with quality. thanks again.

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[@OuijaSTi]

You're a real inspiration to a young self-taught machinist Robin.

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[@ajtrvll]

Folks who haven't yet subscribed to this channel are missing out in a *big* way.

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[@djberg3483]

That was some seriously high class fabercobbling, but man that turned out awesome and functional, though will always be in the middle of everything. That being said, the upcoming list of future projects, that is nothing short of awesome! Cant wait to learn.

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[@emilgajewski1371]

Nice now lets get on with it always great content... Looking forward to the builds.

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[@gertskjlstrup1804]

Love your work and att to details is amazing! Ty for sharing

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