Model Engineering Basics: No 5 Mods to a Keates Angle Plate

[@steamworx]

Apologies for the quality of the voice-over, the background noise was not obvious when the video was made, hopefully it won't spoil things too much! Must do better!!

[@chrisburton9645]

I thought it was fine. Interesting vid. We didn't do this at school . . .

[@steamworx]

@@chrisburton9645 you are very kind , thank you!

[@chrisstephens6673]

An admirable modification. 👍

[@steamworx]

Thank you!

[@Workshopfriend]

Very informative video. The T-bar, slot, and gauge block are an elegant set up. Thank you!

[@steamworx]

@@Workshopfriend You are welcome, thank you for your kind comments.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

So pleased I discovered this video. I was considering buying one of these and was concerned whether it was accurate. You demonstrated that it’s worth buying and how it can be considerably improved. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😀

[@steamworx]

@@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian You are very welcome, glad the video is of some use. Thank you very much for your kind comments.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Such a brilliant idea, expertly accomplished. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😀

[@steamworx]

Thanks so much 😊

[@emanuel0xb]

Thank you for the great video and the good reminder that grinders could leave behind hard surfaces!

[@steamworx]

Thank YOU for the very kind comment!

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@steamworx]

You are welcome, thanks for the comment!

[@robertpearson8798]

I sometimes think that these type of inexpensive import cast items are best considered more of a casting kit than a finished product. At least the ground surfaces appear to have been done to a reasonably high standard. There’s a certain amount of satisfaction in turning a sows ear into a silk purse.

[@steamworx]

@@robertpearson8798 It was so cheap it would not have mattered if I had messed it up! Thanks for the comment!!

[@robertpearson8798]

@@steamworxAbsolutely. Being able to buy something like this cheaply and having the ability to improve it is a significant advantage, especially since it’s already a good part of the way there.

[@robertpearson8798]

I’m not familiar with this type of angle plate. What are the advantages of using it as opposed to other methods?

[@steamworx]

A Keates is an easily adjustable angle plate that can hold a range of shapes and sizes accurately and quickly, as shown in the video. Thanks for the comment!