Monday Night Meatloaf 122

[@brannenbray7878]

27:27 that sharpie pocketing though..

[@FesixGermany]

You mean timestamps like this? 1:38 Dodge Colt Head Repair 10:41 Hilger Watts Block Level 15:03 Mark's I Beam Parallel Staightedge 23:58 Localized Lapping 28:00 Kemet XP lapping plate 33:30 Monochromatic light inspection of lapped block 35:58 Three plate method for straightedge generation 40:47 Famco Arbor press modifications

[@oxtoolco]

Awesome! Thanks. All the best. Tom

[@FesixGermany]

Your'e welcome. Will do it again if I'm the first one again.

[@davidjun4435]

Phenomenal information on lapping. Thank you Tom. Hope to see you back again soon.

[@josephwilson6651]

Always understood you have many things to do other than make U-Tube videos but I did enjoy the meatloaves,and it gave me time to catch-up on your older videos

[@ChefS.Keller]

New subscriber, and holy shit I fell down the Monday night meatloaf rabbit hole. Love it. Good stuff.

[@philippzimmermann6027]

Hey Tom. It's awesome to see a new meatloaf episode. I really appreciate that you find the time to share your knowledge with us folks! It is always a pleasure to be able to look over your shoulder and learn from you. Thank you very much!

[@rlsimpso]

What he said!

[@sjoemie_himself]

Indeed, could not agree more. Thanks Tom. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@bradapprentice1397]

Tom, The ultimate lubricant/surfactant/catalyst is in the box on your shop floor with the capital letters “IPA” on it, (seen at 20:56, left side of frame). The shop floor is cool, and that is where I keep my lubricants too. But, I can’t claim with any confidence the degree of accuracy that your hard earned expertise has achieved! Brad

[@dangerrangerlstc]

As a mechanic, my favorite trick for removing broken bolts or studs is welding a nut to the stub that's left, assuming there is one. Gives a hex to put a socket and impact on, and the heat from welding almost always loosens up any adhesive or breaks rust free. I don't always have the option of taking the part to a machine shop to have the bolt machined out. But nice video Tom. Looking forward to the end of the Project Egress part and the printing press also. Loved Adam Savage's reaction to your part when he pulled it out of the box.

[@ferrumignis]

I've used that method quite a few times, and it most often works provided you have some of the fastener protruding. If it shears off below the surface, it's difficult to get a strong enough weld, and once you've had a few goes at welding it can get hard enough to make drilling it difficult (though exhaust studs can be hard anyway IME)

[@rickfinsta2951]

Yup! And if the TIG won't do it then it goes on the CNC and gets helical bored out with a small end mill in my shop! If I had some EDM guys to sucker into it for beer that'd be the best way I think...

[@aserta]

I use that method a lot too, but i have a rule to never do it (traumatic past) on anything smaller than 5 mm. I do love, however, using heat on them, so i'll weld a beat on the end or my favorite new toy, a modified nut buster (one of those newfangled induction heating toys you use on stubborn nuts) where i've flattened the coil and glued a thin ring of bakelite i had around it. If the stud's past the face by 7 mm, then it's one i can get out. The thing will go red hot in 3 seconds flat and no longer oppose the forces that be.

[@dangerrangerlstc]

@Mr T may work for automotive, but I work in over the road trucks with diesel engines. Everything is steel except for some chassis parts which use 5/8" bolts. There are some ancillary engine parts that are aluminum, but they're small enough if you get a really stubborn bolt it cheaper to just get a new part than spend hours at $136 an hour to extract a $0.30 bolt out of a $150 part.

[@byrnejr]

Nice to see you Tom. Enjoyed your video thanks for sharing

[@v8packard]

Well done stud removal! I realize I am a few years late, but if it helps anyone those studs are known as tap end studs. The end in the head meant to seal the coolant passage uses a class 5 thread. While they might have used a sealant, the class 5 thread is primarily what makes them very tough to remove. Thanks for the video.

[@markclelland3510]

Been hungry for some meatloaf. Thanks for the great videos.

[@randallparker8477]

WOW... Meatloaf! Been awhile but worth waiting for. Thanks Tom.

[@RyJones]

The music is back! glad to see you back, Tom!

[@toddpeterson7316]

Thanks for all the effort you put forth to transfer your knowledge!!

[@SteveSummers]

Thanks for the video Tom. Did the same thing to my arbor press a few weeks ago. The ability to add custom ends on the ram to fit the need is where it's at. Thanks 🛠🤓

[@spinyheghog]

I always learn something from your videos

[@ROBRENZ]

Good stuff Tom! That straight edge is looking mighty nice. ATB, Robin

[@oxtoolco]

Thanks brother. Once I got reminded to use the right lap it was smooth sailing! Cheers, Tom

[@Pappaoh]

Been hungry for meatloaf for a while now. Great vid Tom

[@BruceBoschek]

Snap-On GC500 Stud remover set. Nothing beats it.

[@oxtoolco]

Still working on Snap on for a sponsor. No luck just yet. Cheers. Tom

[@warrenjones744]

I love Hilger-Watts anything, they built things so nicely. Craftsmen to the core. I have several Hilger tools my favorites being a Angle Gage level and a Hilger-Watts box Level that is out of this world beautiful.

[@billdlv]

Good stuff Tom. I am going to add a handle to our press here that is a good idea.

[@oxtoolco]

You will love the modification! Its a winner. Cheers. Tom

[@jtkilroy]

Love the quote at the end. One of my favorite movies of all time.

[@paulhunt598]

I just upgraded from a 2 ton Famco to the 3 ton 3R Famco. I have always been a Dake fan, but this little 3R is a real gem. I like your handwheel modification. That suggestion is prompting me to do a similar modification to my new toy.

[@midgoog2]

Tom, If those lower stud holes are through into the water jacket possibly someone has "visited" them after the engine left the factory and added sealant on the studs after redrilling and tapping the holes. I worked in the Australian engine plant including on the pilot build when these engines were introduced in Oz and we never put sealant into those holes. Initial production used Japanese sourced parts from the parent company Mitsubishi then we switched to in house cast and machined parts. Neither sourced heads had issues with exhaust stud holes drilled onto the water jacket. You don't spend money on sealant if you don't have to in a production run. Cheers Eric

[@jeffmays3608]

I just acquired a 18 and 24 inch planer blade / knife. Wonder if they would be a good start to being straight edges. Guess I need to inspect them closer.

[@christurley391]

Always nice to hear from Tom. Thanks for the video.

[@jimharris4013]

A demonstration of why we subscribe, thanks Tom.

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Great stuff Tom, I did exactly the same straight edge "straightening" for my combination square blades. Exactly the same, down to the blueing and draw-filing. It works really well. The only downside is you can be off across the width, and you can't use the whitworth 3 plate method "rotation" to correct that error, just have to do your best with holding the file level. I guess a draw filing jig could be made up.

[@Cttruckn]

Hey Tom love the video I don't have any use for measuring that close but love the process and the idea behind all of it very interesting thanks for all that you do.

[@maxcnc777]

Meatloaf!!!! I was literally watching old (leftovers) meatloaf episodes last night in bed. Thanks Tom!

[@geoffkeeler5106]

Great to see a new meatloaf Tom, thanks for taking the time to make these videos. Looking forward to seeing what else is in the pipeline!

[@josephmagedanz4070]

Great set of vignettes in this episode... Thanks, Tom. I will definitely be doing that arbor press handle modification. Thanks again.

[@GeorgiaOutsiders]

love the quote at the end! from my all time favorite movie. great video.

[@rosserpace3602]

Cool idea for arbor press....

[@richardcurtis556]

Tom; that guide block for drilling out studs/broken bolts is the cat's meow.

[@kevCarrico]

great video, thank you!

[@jeffkthompson]

Would be so psyched for a straight-edge-making video!

[@oxtoolco]

You might get your wish..... Cheers. Tom

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Glad you came out with a new meatloaf. I have lost 30 pounds while waiting. Shock is the best way to remove steel bolts/screws from aluminum. I have removed dozens of phillips head screws from motorcycle engines totally undamaged. Trying to twist them out will only break them. Please make videos more often.

[@oxtoolco]

Yesir!

[@FredMiller]

Really tasty meatloaf (with my morning coffee). Loved the arbor press handle. This goes on to my "to do" list. Thanks Tom

[@rbrpulling]

Thanks Tom!

[@EmmaRitson]

this came though late last night.. i went to bed, but time to watch now. never miss.

[@metalworksmachineshop]

Beautiful levels. Thanks for the meatloaf,

[@brucewilliams6292]

"...50 to 75 millionths so looking pretty good." Thanks for the laugh. I really like your use of simple guides to assist with removing studs. Great video as always.

[@TheChitownMachinist]

Another delicious loaf!

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

Can you give us a quickie tour of the Kant Twist Clamp rack, what sizes, how many, where you use them.

[@oxtoolco]

Hi Rusty. Which one? The one near the mill or a different one? I have most all the sizes but my all time favorites are the 2-1/2 D size. Mostly used in the milling machine and surface grinder so they clear the cutting business. Thanks for the comment. Cheers. Tom

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

@@oxtoolco I didn't know you had the others , we only see the rack at the mill. Show and tell what you want, I"m sure I'll pick up some tips.

[@user990077]

like so much else, I learned about the three plate method watching your channel.

[@PaulSteMarie]

Where did you pick up that funky indicator stand? It looks like a nice combination of a Noga arm and a big adjustable base.

[@oxtoolco]

I married a Murkens indicator base with a short Noga arm. Its my favorite holder now. Thanks for the comment. Cheers. Tom

[@ruperthartop7202]

Great video. Interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@arnljotseem8794]

Thanks. Lot of good stuff in the meatloaf. Yum

[@bcbloc02]

If I had an arbor press I would do those mods for sure. I loved that .0000001" accuracy on that optical flat. I have no idea how you could even determine or verify that.

[@markwatkins5416]

Wow! That was meatloaf made with sirloin. Well done and much appreciated.

[@royreynolds108]

Rolled sections such as rails, I - beams, H - beams, channels, etc have the raised markings on only one side; the other side is for what would be serial numbers to be able to trace the manufacture and those are embossed not raised.

[@bretcannon3826]

Great to see a new Meatloaf! Isn't there a problem with the "3 plate" method to make straight edges, since all three pieces could have a small twist and still match up even if you flipped one end for end? I think that if you shimmed one piece of cold rolled bar up from the table by about half its thickness, then you would be comparing the bottom half of one piece to the top halves of the other two pieces. Does this allow twist to be identified and removed? I am not sure what sets of comparisons would work best to remove all twist.

[@slausonm]

Thank you, I learn something with every meatloaf

[@brianevans1946]

Your intro music is back.. Yeah man.. And those levels are so classy.

[@mattfisher1476]

Love it Tom. I have been missing my meatloaf!

[@garyscoville7741]

Hey Tom, great channel. I'm Gary from CT. I was wondering if you know where to get info on my Norton surface grinder that I just picked up. I think it's a 816? It was made in 1942. I have the serial number but that's the only identifying thing on it. (other than it's a Norton) If you could help or point me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks a ton Tom.

[@oxtoolco]

Try Keith Ruckers Joint over at Vintage machinery dot org. Cheers. Tom

[@ronaldmeyn2618]

thank for videos I am not sure if IPA box on floor of Fancy Pants Measuring room ,gives an accurate reading of the operator or the parts .

[@danburrill8716]

Wow, nice to see a level from close to me - Dereham (pronounced Deer-ham) is about 20 miles from where I live in Costessey (pronounced Cossey), just outside Norwich in Norfolk.

[@gusmcgussy3299]

Lmao ....that hole is toast.... No more threads in that one!!!!!

[@HolzMichel]

hey Tom, many thanks for the stickers! :-) they're gonna get featured in the next shop based video! your concept of creating a 6 or 8 foot long straight edge would be right up my alley as the damn things are needed to set the fences in planer/moulders and i've been needing an 8 footer for quite some time. i've even contemplated going to Weinig and seeing about talking them into letting me use their large granite plate in their metrology room to get the job done. so if you're gonna follow up with how to do that, that would be awesome!! many thanks again for reviewing my feeble attempt at lapping (free grinding) and critiquing the work and the video! cheers! mike

[@handsofrhythm3415]

MORE MEATLOAF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! p.s Hope you are enjoying the new Tool album Tom. Thank you for every thing. Please don't stop.

[@Skrallslim]

Finally another meatloaf :D

[@craigs5212]

Thanks Tom, nice meat loaf.

[@HEADDYNAMICS]

Great Video Tom, its been awhile since you have done a shop tour. I'm sure you have enough new equipment to give us another one. Please

[@whitehoose]

I think its likely that the suede lining is likely to be Chamois leather (that's pronounced shhhhammy in the UK same as shhhhampher - It's French so not an english "ch" - it's pronounced with the french shhhhh). Quite expensive it was used by window cleaners because it remains soft when wet but like silk it gets stronger too - very tough, tough as old boots (which it was also used for!) - when its used dry it's as soft as a baby''s bum - used to cushion easily scratched stuff and holds a gentle natural oil that lubricates and prevents rust without making things greasy (posh oilpaper) (oldstyle foam rubber). We used it to clean electric contactors. Jewellers would line boxes with it and buff gold with it. It was widely used before all the new fangled materials were developed but always pricey so a sign of quality.

[@candicebeebe6688]

Looking forward to touring the OXTOOLCO museum.

[@evbunke2]

Perfect! I've been craving some meatloaf! I love your new "Precision Abrasives Lab" aka the welding table haha

[@philgarbarini9645]

Thanks Tom.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Pronounced Deeram. Norfolk pronounced as in Norfuk, Virginia. Cheers, great vlog.

[@oxtoolco]

Yeah. I have a problem with these fancy English pronunciations. Just look how I saw Aluminum and Solder...... Cheers. Tom

[@glennstasse5698]

I love these meatloaf episodes. Always fun and interesting. I get the meatloaf reference but “Nutriloaf” (look it up) might be a better metaphor (save for the prison part). Anyway, thanks, Tom.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I thought i was watching Mr Getter out Bruce Witham for a moment at the beginning ! Great mod to the press , Cheers .

[@BiddieTube]

I have a old Famco press looks like yours, it is bigger though. But, it has a LARGE turning handle with 6 grab spokes on it. From grab end to grab end, about 2 feet. It is balanced too, so when you spin it, the ram kind of just wants to remain where you leave it. Turning handle looks original. Maybe it was an option or something. With it, I can press a lot of stuff without using the ratchet lever bar.

[@oxtoolco]

You have what is called the ships wheel option. Never used one but they look super cool. Thanks for the comment. Cheers. Tom

[@gasparini76]

meat loaf = spot on!

[@jrkorman]

Sweet - Had my breakfast this morning, then a side of meatloaf with my coffee! Life is good 😀

[@mcl12]

Jim Korman mee too 😅😂 , 45 minute bathroom brake

[@stephenpeterson7479]

That's a heck of a good idea on stud removal. Where were you when I was in the car business!

[@therealspixycat]

Can you explain what you can do with a precision level in a video?

[@WeTrudgeOn]

I'm quite surprised you didn't heat that stud, that's standard practice for removing loctited studs. A lot of times if there's enough stud sticking out you can weld a nut on the end, the nut gives you a place to put a wrench and the welding breaks the Loctite down, Bob's yer uncle.

[@mikemorgan5015]

Bout time for some meatloaf. I been starvin'.

[@highpwr]

Good job removing that stud Tom, however having done those jobs hundreds of times I can tell you nothing beats a Snap-On GC500 collet set (stud remover/installer) and careful application of a blue smoke wrench. 5 minute job - tops, in most cases. There is always that ONE that will need to be drilled out on occasion. They also have a set with smooth jaw collets that are the bee's knees for pulling dowel pins as well. Those tools wont damage threaded studs or dowel pins either like vise-grips do, so you can re-use them if necessary.

[@JamesGMunn]

So what is the TIR of those Lagonitas IPA measuring enhancement tools in your fancy measuring lab?

[@LarryDoolittle]

Cool stuff. We missed MNM.

[@ramosel]

like the press mods... going to have to modify my old Vickers-Alton.

[@Razehell42]

Starving for that loaf.

[@Sharklops]

So would those be the Airy Points marked on the straightedge?

[@samueltaylor4989]

Wow, that arbor press work would have made a great video, oh well.

[@Steve-qs5uy]

Very good 👍👍👍👍👍

[@krazziee2000]

Pretty tasty meatloaf there ,,

[@kernsworkshop2324]

The three plate method would also work for generating a square, right? Or Am I missing something?

[@oxtoolco]

Correct! Its super cool all the self proving stuff you can do. Cheers. Tom

[@JimmysTractor]

33:06 when you get dow to 1 micron, can you wring 2 together?

[@KemetUK]

The ability to “ring” 2 parts together is a combination of flatness and surface finish. If 2 separate faces are flat to less than 1 micron with a highly reflective surface, either mirror polished or polished with 1 micron compound on a suitably soft lap, then yes, the faces should ring together. You’d be looking for a surface finish of Ra 0.25-0.5µinch.

[@JimmysTractor]

@@KemetUK I assumed the lap they sent him was flat and 1 micron was close enough, I was wondering if the soft edges towards the corners would be a problem.

[@MegaBCAD]

Omg thank you for giving metric sizes

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Fun assortment Tom, Enjoyed.

[@oxtoolco]

Thanks brother. Always something fun going on here. That is my recipe for life. Cheers. Tom

[@rezganger]

2.5" steel table top?!Thats insane,and very stabile.

[@Swag-sw2li]

Hi Tom, what does the later coincident level have for a resolution? I picked up a Zeiss Jena one earlier this year and with 0.01mm/m it was dream to use to get a new machine set up. Really handy.

[@oxtoolco]

The adjustable level is .1mm/m. The adjustment drum is one minute of angle per division or one degree per rev of the drum. You can easily interpolate half of that. Thanks for the comment. Cheers. Tom

[@althalus401]

Richard Garret Engineering did indeed build steam engines and othe agricultural machinery at Leiston in Suffolk. The Dereham factory built dry cleaning machines. I have been looking out for a decent level and one from a factory 4 miles from where I live turns up across the pond.

[@oxtoolco]

Yikes another hard to pronounce English name Leiston. I'll guess Lee-ston. Thanks for the comment. Cheers. Tom

[@fredgenius]

Thanks Tom, informative AND entertaining! Can you tell me please, what's the music and the start and end of your videos?

[@oxtoolco]

Freeby Google music. Hey Sailor.

[@fredgenius]

@@oxtoolco Thanks.

[@raincoast2396]

"Put the 'beans' to it". But you can leave your hat on! lmao

[@moshegalimidi2302]

star is representing DSM diamond star motors, and its a single cam, :P

[@Cttruckn]

I know the head is aluminum but would a little heat not have broke the loctie loose or did you try that first anyway you always have the best way and make the impossible possible thanks for the video

[@oxtoolco]

I did try some heat on one of them. It took longer that drilling them out. Thanks for the comment. Cheers. Tom

[@velez910]

Double nuts work fantastic to