Monster Cane Mill Restoration: Mounting Pressure - Pressing off The Big Drive Gear

[@TalRohan]

That is a beast of a gear, requiring a beast of a press to move it...well done Thanks for sharing

[@davidanderson2915]

Congratulations on your Retirement Keith!

[@Spaceman_spliff]

That thunderclap was nuts, and your reaction to it was priceless. Thanks for persevering through the muck of that process, and documenting it for all of us to see.

[@bcbloc02]

Sweet smell of success 😀

[@ronburns268]

You sure know how to escalte pressure!! well done.

[@alandaters8547]

Irresistible force vs immovable object - great job making force win! Perhaps you could get some inline scales for the gantry and jib cranes. I think many viewers would be interested in what some of the larger items weigh (including chucks, etc.) and you might find it useful too.

[@Ham68229]

Here on the farm, we have a saying, "not stuck if you turn it to liquid", just sayin. Hahaha Homemade tools are usually the best. Great video as always, cheers :)

[@stumccabe]

Well done getting that monster apart!

[@jeffreylee7184]

Hard work, that heavy iron. Makes for a long day

[@fordyootbling2189]

The irresistible force meets the immovable object - well done Mr Rucker!

[@mudnducs]

Cool press Mr Rucker!

[@glentyan2505]

The look on your face to report the shaft had popped said it all. Well done !

[@walterplummer3808]

Good morning Keith! We knew you would win in the end. Have a great week!

[@richardtaylor7199]

Great job.

[@jamest.5001]

That's impressive!

[@alexguir903]

What a great portable press you have made. That thunder and your reaction was pretty funny! Amazing to watch you put that 100 ton on that drum and make it move.

[@runout57]

I got behind a piece of 3/4" plate when you started using that 100 ton press :-}

[@MrChevelle83]

i would have absolutely had a shield to hide behind! ive seen parts fly from our 150t press!

[@chuckhorton2377]

Great job!!!!

[@timothyhoyt8215]

Hey Keith I have been watching you for years and have finally subscribed! You do some great vids and explain things so well. I’m not a machinist but I love the art and maybe someday I will get a little metal lathe and have some fun. I am a wood turner and have a blast with that. Anyway I just wanted to say Hi and Thanks for all you do. Take Care Tim

[@jacquespoirier9071]

lucky that 100 ton have been sufficient to disassemble that hub, I've seem smaller assemblies that had never give up on the power of a 100 ton industrial press. excellent video

[@donwilliams3626]

Whenever faced with a irresistible force vs. Immovable object problem, Keith always wins!

[@masteruniverse3506]

Every time I think "that's BIG" you come up with something bigger. Great work.

[@garybrenner6236]

I wonder when he is going to come up with the Stoker Engine?

[@cht7564]

Admire your persistence👍

[@bryansmant870]

Nicely done! Wishing you well on your rapidly approaching retirement!

[@125spectrum]

Well done for having the patience and the problem solving mentality. As Roy Schneider said "You're gonna need a bigger jack"

[@markbernier8434]

I occasionally watch another channel that uses crazy pressures and was cringing with you so close to that rig.

[@SootHead]

This job falls under the heading of "heavy duty!"What's next, Keith, rebuilding triple expansion steam engines in old ships? This was a great demo of the judicious use of applied force.

[@roccocroce]

Keith you look great bro

[@marydickson5871]

That little snap when it let go is the most satisfying sound in the universe when you have been struggling with a stuck on part. I work on antique farm equipment, like 50 - 70 ++ years antique. Constantly encountering stuck parts from small to really big: you have the formula, oil, heat and big hammers. Especially of the hydraulic kind. Thanks for letting us ride along on this wild ride👍

[@andreamassetti3341]

Nothing can resist you if you have this level of commitment, skill and experience behind, great job, cheers from Italy 🇮🇹

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Yes, I for one was eagerly awaiting for that initial snap, crackle and pop as the shaft finally moved. Good to see round two toward the finale. Thanks Keith for all you do.

[@passenger6735]

Nice Job Keith.

[@danhei]

Great video today Keith. Every time the metal popped I jumped. No wonder you said it was a bit scary. Always work safely. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@criswagemansbophadoung8081]

Determination certainly won! Great job.

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

Nice job. No pb blaster or kroil, and no heat on the final press out. Just extreme pressure and persistence.

[@robertlevine2152]

Keith, For jumping and securing propellers we used a rig similar to the one you used for the cane mill. To remove and install the propeller we used pancake jacks and a disk plate screwed to the propeller or the shaft. There is a significant difference in the design of propellers and the cane mill. That difference is the shafts and propellers are tapered. On keyless propellers, the hub has oil grooves machined into it. Before pulling the propeller oil is pumped into the hub to lubricate the surface between the propeller and the shaft. Bob

[@davidgagnon2849]

That was a great video, Keith. What a massive assembly to be working on, and you won! When reassembling.......ANTI-SEIZE! LOL I really thought you'd spray some B'Laster on it and let it penetrate. Nothing quite like the smell of hot/burning B'Laster in a shop.

[@robandsharonseddon-smith5216]

One megaNewton sounds more impressive than 100 tonnes! I love watching you work through these problems and always impressed by your craftsmanship.

[@Daniel_en_el_trabajo]

i need that portable press for the job i did the last week. haha

[@SummerOf1970]

"Don't ask me how I know that" 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidvik1451]

The whole time watching this had my fingers crossed that it would come little by little as it did. I have great respect for the massive amount of energy that can be released when it lets go al at once. Hears why. My brother was pressing a shaft out of a hub in a 40 ton press likely cranked up to near 50 tons with no results. He put his hand on the part to steady it just before releasing the pressure. As soon as he touched the part the shaft let go and the release of energy shattered the bones in his left index, middle, and ring fingers. I am now very careful about not touching parts in a press as you were here. If there was a good side I ended up with his 1958 D-18 Martin guitar since the fingers were left stiff and he could no longer play it.

[@stevenslater2669]

I want to see how you reassemble that monster! The big railroad shops handle parts like that all the time, but it looks about max heavy for a small one-man shop.

[@masdpeder]

Loved your portable press, 100 ton impressive 🤠

[@mchavez56]

the anxiety of sorting out a problem and the relief of having it done. I can feel it all the way over here in Seattle!

[@piperjohn_3]

Scary forces involved there--well done.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Hey Keith, Oh how I love big and heavy and old too. I have worked in these situations as most of my profesional working life. Pure feel good look on your face when you started to get that piece to start moving. Just like a kid in a candy store. Pure bliss my friend.Jigs and fixtures, Fixtures and Jigs. All built for a special job and NEVER TO BE THROWN OUT as they may collect some dust but guaranteed will find a use downnthe road. My 45 year experiance proves that for sure. Well done Keith. Happy machining and welcome back to your well appriciated shop. I am sure they all miss you when you are not here for their daily lovin my dear friend.

[@alphadog6970]

First? Damn that lightning strike 😅

[@butter262]

Good morning

[@Hoaxer51]

Good morning and Good morning to all from Northern Ohio!

[@edmondmccudden27]

Well done Keith. 👏

[@WoodenBoatBen]

The feeling of accomplishment when something finally pops loose is amazing.

[@paulputnam2305]

What a big smile you had when it broke loose. Congratulations! The Doctor of Machining Strikes again. (…just like thunder…)

[@timf6916]

Good job, Wow, big and heavy

[@davidc6510]

Another great video on your latest long term project. Fortunately nothing broke due to you careful persuasion. Thanks for sharing!

[@parsias5381]

Well done. That 100 ton hydraulic jack is a beast, must have been satisfying to see it move after all the try's.

[@Rovinman]

Instead of turning the shaft down, you could always use Adam Booth's Flame weld build up on the shaft ! Not sure how far Adam is from you, it's a big Haul though ! Worth talking to him about this method ! Of course it will still need turning down to the Nominal Diameter, before Babbitting ! Looking forward to seeing the outcome ! Stay safe ! Stu xx

[@dtoad48]

Still need to turn the shaft down to build it up. It wouldn't stick to that crap.

[@kindabluejazz]

You should check out Kurtis' at CEE new high-tech arc-spray system. Instead of using powder, it has two electrodes that arc and melt down into a metallizing spray.

[@samuraidriver4x4]

Or just mig weld it up as per usual on the smaller cane mills. Might not even be needed to do any welding but that depends on how the journals clean up. No need to hit a specific nominal size.

[@nkelly.9]

Once again Keith, you have categorically prevailed. To prevail is always the objective. Thanks for sharing

[@FutopiaAD]

That’s gonna be fun to put back on

[@maddog1082]

It never ceases to amaze me how strong a rusted/corroded/aged connection can be.

[@KennyP88]

Just love the challenges that come into your shop. I miss my job shop days, never knew what was coming in the door.

[@KennyP88]

You mean, “ Finish this operation up”. Well done.

[@philliplopez8745]

Imagineering and fabricobbling make the world go around .

[@DTBaker-gq4fd]

So glad I found your channel. Always something interesting in every video.

[@hacc220able]

Thanks for sharing

[@whall6101]

Very resourceful!

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Well done. If force doesn't do the job, use more force they say on the veteran railroad...

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Keith!

[@ccrider5398]

Almost like shipyard work! There were times we attached the machine tool to the work piece instead of mounting the work piece on/into the machine tool. Stay safe. Size and weight can pose safety risks outside of the material you're working with. Looking forward to the big lathe work.

[@shadow83blk]

Loved the smile on your face when the shaft popped loose.

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍 kudos on your retirement 👏

[@sheph7]

that was a fight, interesting fight, solved like sooooooo many of my problems with the "get a bigger hammer" approach. That is one monster machine.

[@MultiFarmguy]

No feeling like that feeling when the part you have been working for hours to move on the shaft finally makes that little pop that lets you know its gonna come off!

[@Spaceman_spliff]

An @EngelsCoachShop x @keithrucker collaboration series would be amazing, just a thought…

[@SciPunk215]

Good work!! This thing looks enormous.

[@johnlee8231]

Congrats. This was a serious win for you.

[@dennisclapp7527]

Thanks Keith

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.👍

[@williamhaffelder7032]

Love it! Ain’t that the way it goes, all that work just for 3 raps with a sledge to remove that stubborn key. 😂

[@garybrenner6236]

Have you noticed, hammers are this guys favorite tools.

[@bobcoombs7924]

watching you tackle a 'part' bigger than most cars is terrifying and fascinating at the same time! thanks!

[@wesleymonske8103]

Big job done , wow. You had the tools to do it too. Nice shop

[@makestuff4us]

Good timing on the thunder clap when you got stuff under pressure, tensions are high, hands and fingers in close quarters then BOOOOMMM.

[@frenchcreekvalley]

I was on "pins and needles" the whole time! Pretty scary.

[@nv1493]

Calmest machinist in the world 😀

[@MrChevelle83]

and hes absolutely the same in person.

[@stevenclaeys6252]

Congrats on your retirement status ! Some of the best tools are the ones created by necessity. Thank you for another Great video. Cheers

[@chrissmith513]

WoW cool little press you made !!! 😊😊😊

[@davidfreeman1253]

You might want to secure that gear that you propped up. As you were lowering it, the bottom was sliding out. I was waiting for it to continue, but it stopped. Good job!

[@Paul-pt5pd]

Your knowledge and ingenuity is impressive I enjoy your craft thank you.

[@homemadehistory7537]

Oh I used these 100 ton jacks a lot and I was never a big fan of using it with a hydraulik unit. To me it is way better to use it with a hand pump with big reservoir and a long.... long hose. That gives a way better control and if any part of the instalation weakens than it is out of the danger area, These jacks are prty good at jumping away if the instalation gets weak. For 35 year now I am working in building and repairiong steel mills and during the last 15 years I am more on the desk than in the mill but still enjoy heavy mechanics a lot😁 Thanks for your nice videos and I promisse to watch more frequently😊

[@barney2633]

Well done Ingenuity, patience and perseverance paid off.

[@randallanderson4999]

I have found that every job Requires a new Tool. Great video. You are the Master.

[@cokdnlokd1238]

Heat Heat Heat and in the right place

[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Enjoy your retirement thanks for sharing

[@Tammy-un3ql]

Well done !

[@phillip6881]

Good job I am impressed

[@strykerjones8842]

That Key looks like a railroad spike!

[@randyjones9188]

Congratulations on the removal! I am still stuck on the tapered drive in key. My go to removal tool has always been a drive wedge used sideways to remove the key. If that didn't work then a tapped hole thru the key tang and a jack screw. Just hopeing to enlarge your knowledge base. Keep it up young man!

[@KYPresto]

Wow! That looked scary for a minute there. Good on ya for sticking with it, and thanks for posting interestning content. I'm not a machinist, but have always admired those who have this skill set. Watching from Phoenix, Arizona USA

[@garybrenner6236]

If you think this guy is a "skilled machinist" you know nothing about machining!

[@Tishers]

I am glad that it went so well, We know that it took longer and this was a 'pressing' issue.

[@crichtonbruce4329]

I have lots of appreciation for Keith's ingenuity, skills, and persistence. Perhaps he should patent that press frame design.

[@melshea2519]

Happy Monday Georgia 😊

[@RobertFay]

*- My immediate thoughts go to drilling at least two holes through the key so it can compress and/or collapse in on itself. **4:00* *- I guess my Stone Crusher experience and the approach the old guys taught me are coming into play here.* *- A magnetic drill press is useful. and careful allignment, and slow patience.* *- With through holes, if needed, an acetaline torch can more easily be brought to use to blow out all the key's interior for easier removal.* *- I am sure the time to make a new one will be less than all the fiddling around trying other means.*

[@johncloar1692]

Thanks Keith for the video. That look like a huge job glad it all work out. Look forward for the next step along the way.