Remote grease zerks are fantastic for things you can't access due to location or safety shielding. Had steel plates with zerks and grease tubing going like spaghetti to all the bearings on equipment at a gold mine I used to work at. Kept things running in a terrible environment. Might be worth mentioning to your customer even if you're done with this job, just so you don't get this headache back in your shop. Keep up your awesome work, and thanks for sharing your craft and expertise!
@rexkreusel41277 жыл бұрын
I'm a complete novice... a woodworker ... but I came across your offerings and really appreciate your work ...
@soco134668 жыл бұрын
I've built guards, and one important factor is, to make it possible to grease hidden areas. One way it to add extension tubes to zerks, secured from vibration, etc. There can be holes in the guards, so a grease gun can access them, or make access doors, which must be secured by bolts or screws, requiring a tool to open. As far as I know, thumbscrews, other tool-less access is a safety violation. Making it less of a hassle to do routine maintenance is important, when installing guards.
@uberente12 жыл бұрын
glad you playlisted this one keith, i watched it for the Nth time a couple of weeks ago and it's easier to just hit "go". your philosophy on workmanship is evident in this series, and i wish more people would catch on. another suggestion? the wright stick trilogy!
@zephyrold24787 жыл бұрын
Hi Keith, third time I watch this series, love it, nice job, a good old handmade thumb up, Getter done
@tonyking92352 жыл бұрын
HI KEITH JUST POPPED IN TO WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. AND I LOVE THAT YOU ALWAYS STAND UP FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL FEDRAL REPUBLIC. AND WHAT IT STANDS FOR . PEACE BROTHER.
@DiyMech13 жыл бұрын
"sometimes u need a small puller", can't wait to see your big puller, Brill keep em coming, superb, ur a dying breed these skills are dying out, did the basics years ago but now desk bound to a PC.
@jayphilipwilliams9 жыл бұрын
Would it have been an alternative to bore out the large bracket, press in bronze bushings, and have a new shaft ride on those? Another fascinating video! Thanks for going to the trouble of sharing it all.
@stevehorne1000011 жыл бұрын
I went to the local mill creating finish boards ant their saws were mounted with the pistons and rods from old diesel engines. The piston was mounted to the wall frames and the rod ends to the shaft. Worked great and looked safe
@pauleester12 жыл бұрын
I love how you scold the maintenance guys nicely. Cut a cord of wood is good advice.
@KeithFenner13 жыл бұрын
@FRUNTCASTER They both would have the advanage for a longer life in certain applications, like you would want a ball bearing in a rock crusher knuckel and you wouldn't want a babbitt bearing in your high speed pea grinder! Yes, Babbitt is a bearing, all other materials like bronze, nylon etc. would be called a bushing.
@THEMOWERMEDIC110 жыл бұрын
did u fart at 3:07 ? lol
@durk196710 жыл бұрын
sounded like it...lol
@beeenjjjippp10 жыл бұрын
i think you have a sick duck in the shop
@sinsilius9 жыл бұрын
Did he fart again at 11:18 ? :D
@63256325N8 жыл бұрын
This is a revisit for me on this video and it still blows me away to see the shape of that setup and knowing it was for a wood saw. Scary sh&t!
@dogdove12 жыл бұрын
Some of us woodworkers are just now learning about machinery. Be patient with us Keith!
@carlmic711 жыл бұрын
Great video, I love jobs like this. Restoring old equipment makes by business partner hate me, all he wants to do is get the piece work. I love the craft! Keep up the good work!
@ps50k013 жыл бұрын
I love to see you fixing crappy stuff like this. I'm learning so much by watching you do your thing! :-)
@millstenor13 жыл бұрын
Keith, I'm looking forward to seeing exactly how the heck you're gonna take care of this one!!
@KeithFenner12 жыл бұрын
Your guesses on all the reasons are correct! It is a better choice more so to comply with the environment. You could use the shaft to dam the Babbitt material in place and then just scrape for the finale fit. ;{)---
@KeithFenner12 жыл бұрын
Every once in awhile at Northstar propellers, we had to go down to the Union Tribune in San Diego to use cooper heat, to swell the bearings and slide the paper rolls within the bearing mounts to give new edges to the paper to ride on, so it wouldn't tend to rip or tear. Paper is surprisingly abrasive, by itself given some time! ;{)---
@SteveRobReviews13 жыл бұрын
Well Keith I did have a good laugh thanks. So far there isn't anything you cant handle but to tell you the truth your going to impress the hell out of me if you can pull this one off. Cant wait to see this 10 part series. LOL !!
@KeithFenner11 жыл бұрын
I think that was a piece of alum flashing catching on rag or pressure popping, when I was moving around during the roll over, It is in a few other spots in the video. I use it in the K&T for splashing detainment. One possibility anyhow! ;{)-----
@skrem6313 жыл бұрын
KEF Welcome you!!! Thank you so much for diverse interesting video, health and good luck!!!
@dougspair11 жыл бұрын
"Small Puller", yes, you're a funny guy!! I've always liked those Dodge T-locks, great part for the price I was Maint guy at a couple wood outfits, they didn't like to shut down for any amount of time to fix stuff that "Wasn't Broken" Ear plugs all the time, you couldn't hear the bangin and whining of bearings. Here in Sacramento, there was a saw shop that made any kinda blades, chop-saw up to 60", carbide brazed teeth, 2-5/8" bands also brazed carbide teeth, as long as 40 feet for logs...
@johnnym132012 жыл бұрын
My brother inlaw had a big clamshell puller like the one you show here, he didn't know what it was for but I shit you not he was using it to cut down small trees LOL needless to say I am the new owner. Great video
@mk2escynick9 жыл бұрын
I happen to have a German saw from the 60's and it has lines running from the greasing points to an external grease nipple array, it also has a greasing schedule engraved on an aluminum plate and a grease gun mounted right under. A worthwhile mod on the saw you're repairing, that should help with maintenance.
@1DIYGuy13 жыл бұрын
At the local scrap iron there was a loud screech comming from the stick pin on the excavator with the electro magnet. I pointed it out to the owner and he stated "The greese guns just walk away from here..." As my dad taught me check the grease and oil the fuel will take care of its-self. Looking forward to your next installment.
@durk196710 жыл бұрын
mmm this guy is not only a good engineer... but makes it interesting... I would think he takes great satisfaction repairing things....
@Swanny38312 жыл бұрын
I have worked in the corrugated paper industry for 15+ years, and I have seen solid 5" steel shafts wear in half and fall out of machines, I ask my self how can they let it get that bad? what does a tube of grease cost? one of the best ones I heard from a operator was " It was working fine untill all those springs came out of that roll." ( Metal shaving from a previous repair ) It was amazing how neglected some of the machines were.
@gsh3197 жыл бұрын
....my saws making noise..haha....."don't you shut that saw down...!, we gotta get this job done".....the "Blue Collar Struggle"..... thank god for the machinist.....its all just one big well-oiled machine... thanks for another great video
@Zonkotron12 жыл бұрын
Was my first impression too. But thinking about it.....there is a lot of hidden work in there. If he had the whole machine, motor, frame etc. in the shop it would be a tad bit easier. But still....there is some RD work involved. It takes a surprizing amount of time to figure the right hole patterns and sizes, work around some casting specific details with your fabrication. And in the end you would still have to chuck up the new assembly, bore it, babbit it and bore/scrape it again.
@magnahelic113 жыл бұрын
hello Keith love the work you do, these are the skills that engineering needs to pass on to the next generation of apprentices, i think the uk is finally waking up to the fact that there are only so many service industry/desk based jobs. i did my 5 years got my qualifications worked hard did the work to the best of my abilities and so far have been out of work for about a month in 32 years. ps add a grease gun and a pot of grease to the job! many thanks magnahelic
@syncrosimon11 жыл бұрын
Whats that noise at 3.08? ;-) Great video's. I am not a machinist, but I love seeing how stuff works, and how it can be mended. I myself get great satisfaction from repair and renovation, buying new is kind of wasteful. You look like you care about the job first, your personal pride in your work is very refreshing.
@seanyboy1946ify12 жыл бұрын
Love the video keith. "Shop smart" found my new favourite word.
@DieselCrawler8613 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always, looks like a trip to Florida for Keith off this one.
@rlsimpso13 жыл бұрын
"'We got a little noise coming from this thing.'(shows slop) You think?" Hilarious. It is a good thing no is here today to listen to me laughing in my office. Another great video. Thanks.
@smbrob10 жыл бұрын
No problem Keith because the belt tension will keep the axle to one side LOL
@KeithFenner12 жыл бұрын
RG7 is good for medium pressures and I can't find any RG 12 info but RG10 is shock resistant and heavy loads, I haven't worked with any rock crushing equipment in 20 years now but never seen anything used except Babbitt for bearings and would be hesitant to think anything would perform any better. ;{)---
@clayz19 жыл бұрын
We work on that kind of machinery wear all the time. For us it's bronze bushings worn thru, or roller bearings froze and the shaft is turning on what used to be the bearing fit. More time passes. At last, the machine function has been so degraded that they just have to take it out of service. We get shafts worn a third of the way thru. We do a condition found on the hardware and decide what and how to rebuild it. Lots of work, but when done the machine is good for more decades of service. This is one part of the machining industry that just keeps going.
@mcpheonixx11 жыл бұрын
Keith, how often do you do shop maintenance/ cleanup. From the looks of things you keep a very tidy shop. Makes me grind my teeth to see a shop that looks like a tornado hit it. Great vids and keep them coming :D
@Sjanzo12 жыл бұрын
I'm in Europe, i cant find RG10 here but perhaps its the same as RG12.. What exactly makes Babbitt the bearing of choice here ? particle embedding capability, dry running characteristics ??? And do you allways need to actually pour a Babbitt in place ? Pouring it in place would probably mean i have to line bore the entire frame, which adds cost. Especially due to the weight of the frame..
@dougspair11 жыл бұрын
Some of this stuff that's been 'Boxed' is a good application for a few hoses and remote greasing? I agree that 'lack of maintenance' should be painful in some way.....
@KeithFenner12 жыл бұрын
I had been buying my Babbitt from MC Master Carr, but they have raised the price too much! I'll need to research myself when the time comes for needing more. ;{)---
@robotsawyer11 жыл бұрын
I have a lathe that apparently got a piece of steel caught in the wiper and scratched the ways. Any suggestions on how to get the scratches out? I thought about lapping it. I'm going to order new wipers but I'm still stuck with some scratches. Any suggestions?
@johnkinnane5479 жыл бұрын
G'day Keith first I love your DVD's it's great to see a pro such as yourself at work, which I suppose is rapidly becoming like most trades Automated. In regards to those bearings it's annoying to see that kind of damage due to neglect, in the case of the bearings themselves is that what they call "white metal" like they used on old steam locks? Thanks again and look forward to the next instalment, regards John Kinnane Tasmania Australia
@KeithFenner9 жыл бұрын
John Kinnane We call it Babbitt, "White Metal" over here is like low quality die castings poring metal none weldable and not a bearing metal either. ;{)-----
@atvheads9 жыл бұрын
+Keith Fenner Babbitt, its called in Sweden to. Invented in 1839 by Isaac Babbitt :) (Wikipedia)
@larrycainis13 жыл бұрын
Holly cow Keith ya got yourself a good one this time. I guess at least a four part series. If you can fix that mess you might think about a job in Vegas I here magicians make big coin out there. Can't wait to see how you tackle this job. Catch ya latter.
@RobertSzasz9 жыл бұрын
Did they set up remote lubrication lines or a good maintenance schedule? Or have you rebuilt it again since you posted the video?
@jamesmckay99666 жыл бұрын
Keith, Why is Babbitt used instead if converting it to a conventional ball bearing?
@Sjanzo12 жыл бұрын
Keith, what wall thickness do you recommend for a Babbitt ? thin means more risk in case of a misaligned pour, but thick means use of more of that expensive stuff... :) I checked prices for RG7 bronze and its over 18 euro per kg here, its a bit of a waste to lathe most of that to chips... With Babbitt i could use just what i need, and re-use if i screw up... Then i must find an adress for Babbitt here in Holland :)
@EddieVBlueIsland8 жыл бұрын
Bearing clearly undersized for its job what Hp was the drive?
@johnnym132012 жыл бұрын
No problem, I really enjoy watching your videos its better than most of the crap on tv
@not2fast4u2c11 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard at seeing That Liittle Bit Of Play in that !!!
@KeithFenner12 жыл бұрын
I would say a safe thickness would be 1/8 to 1/4 the shafts diameter up to 3" then leveling off to some extent. ;{)---
@FRUNTCASTER13 жыл бұрын
Keith, will poured bearings outlast sealed or greaseable ball bearings, assuming both receive a regular greasing? Also, is it correct to call Babbitt a bearing or is it a bushing? Love your channel!!
@earniemanson11 жыл бұрын
dude that puller looks like it would pull the propshaft out of a battleship
@1channeluser7 жыл бұрын
Remote grease points are nice on heavy equipment to prevent that
@KeithFenner12 жыл бұрын
Try to keep grit away from Babbitt material it holds the grit within it self and uses it to sand or wear away on shaft. ;{)---
@mjmcomputers7 жыл бұрын
I think it was making noise for awhile.
@Sjanzo12 жыл бұрын
I've seen you doing it in another video, but where do you buy the Babbitt material ? do you buy Babbitt melting pallets, or tin, lead and copper and melt them in the correct ratio ? I have tried Google on this, but no luck. Babbitt seems to be quite old school... But i rather spend my evening labour hours (on old school Babbits) than my money (on roller bearings) ;)
@SirDeanosity10 жыл бұрын
Note to those who change their own oil (on their ford van): don't forget about the zerk fittings. Lets just say ball joints and tie rod ends need grease.
@billdlv13 жыл бұрын
Out of sight out of mind for the zerk fittings. I'm surprised you didn't find a lot of new grease from attempts to "fix" the noise. Hour meters are cheap and easy to install, go a long way for maintain.
@HWPcville11 жыл бұрын
On a job like this do you quote a firm price, or do you have a clause for unforeseen eventualities? Just curious because some jobs look to be straight forward and others look like nightmares. lol
@KeithFenner11 жыл бұрын
Most every project is time and material, I have some fixed rates and sometimes I just say not to exceed, this amount. ;{)------
@Sjanzo12 жыл бұрын
Hmm after thinking this over, i conclude that with babbits poured in place, i dont need to line bore either the jaw or the frame of my crusher... just need to build my shop press first, to press the shaft out of the jaw after pouring, then sandpaper it with a sandpaper on a stick. I made one in the angle grinder, a 3/4"pipe with an M14 nut welded to it, to ream bushings after they shrink from welding them into place. Its pretty vicious at 6500rpm though...
@carlmic711 жыл бұрын
I saw that great puller that you used to remove the taperlock pulleys, while on the bench, which is actually a great big hydraulic press, WTF?
@SJgunguy2413 жыл бұрын
Good god, that looks like some of the guns people bring me to work on. I had a revolver that had 4 bullets piled into the barrel, #5 locked up the cylinder in the forcing cone and #6 was unfired.
@andreasheij11 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to this one :-) Sounds like fun...Especially your sarcasm :D
@Ron_EZ8 жыл бұрын
A "small" puller?
@aoverhage51817648 жыл бұрын
lol that got me too!
@Welder613112 жыл бұрын
Check Centaur Forge, They used to carry a variety of Babbit. I think Blacksmith Depot may also carry it.
@AndysEastCoastAdventures8 жыл бұрын
That must have had serious vibration issues when running.
@KeithFenner11 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the work load, I always clean the machine before starting to use it, like washing the car before taken a trip. It gets to the point I can't stands it no more, then I just take up the mats and put away everything and regroup. We all have are limits, sometimes they are put on hold to Getter Done. ;{)-----
@T3hJones11 жыл бұрын
"My saw is making some noice" haha
@michaelmcneil41688 жыл бұрын
What on earth were they using the saw on?
@DiyMech13 жыл бұрын
@magnahelic1 Your spot on, we appear to be a nation of shopkeepers, insurance and bankers. Engineering company I work for had 8500 employees 15 years ago we are now down to 2000.
@Sjanzo12 жыл бұрын
I'm collecting materials for a rock crusher i'm going to build. Heavy walled C and H beams for the crusher jaws and sides, old train wheels as flywheels and the train axle shaft as eccentric shaft. What exactly is the difference between Babbitt and RG7 or RG12 bearing bronze ? What modern equivalent bearing material would compare to Babbitt ? Thanks in advance :-)
@hypnos31512 жыл бұрын
machine maintenace in the machine shop I work at is done when the won't run anymore. Our managements philosophy, "Lets get through the next job then we can do maintenance".
@peterjames20049 жыл бұрын
im guessing they have had the belts over tight ,i have seen this before on a delt drive mower
@hunterinalberta11 жыл бұрын
Show us the fix.I am watching in Nov 2013.Unfixable???
@AstraWerke11 жыл бұрын
The fix is shown in "Resurrection".
@KeithFenner13 жыл бұрын
@vondeliusc I have seen that, in an Email once, quite impressive, as far as stupid goes!
@tagoooU11 жыл бұрын
As my old friend John used to say “Too much grease…….left in the can.”
@strongmaster11 жыл бұрын
When people put the machine back together, they should think, and make a simple way to run an external grease line to the bearing for easy access without having to remove a guard or shut down the saw, or any equipment at that. From experience, it makes life a whole lot easier. I would rather spend the extra hour doing that, rather than rebuilding it every other week. from experience I know that it works, because I have done it. but make sure to check over the machine regularly to prevent damage. tons of vibration there, the person running the saw is lucky it didnt shake the blade apart
@dxrflyboy11 жыл бұрын
"...sometimes you need a SMALL puller..." LOL!
@44R0Ndin9 жыл бұрын
6:30 "sometimes you need a small puller" Sheesh! If that's a "Small" puller... what's the big one?
@GabrielEpelbaum9 жыл бұрын
LOL
@joshua432149 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Epelbaum had the same reaction :)
@davefraint74359 жыл бұрын
I think I heard an odd noise @ 3:07
@eufaulaed8 жыл бұрын
I'm Retired Now .... Things Like This Used Ta Keep Us Working ! So They not " Shop Smart "
@kameron454ci9 жыл бұрын
3:07 fart lol
@FRUNTCASTER13 жыл бұрын
@KEF791 - - - Thanks Keith!
@ArcsandSparks31511 жыл бұрын
"Hey my saw is making some noise". Lol. Im always worried one of your customers is going to watch these videos.Lol
@Sjanzo12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, so my initial guess of 10mm (3/8") for my 5" shaft would be a minimum.. And about sanding to size, right after typing it i already thought that sandpaper and babbitt would go well together because babbitt is designed to embed foreign particles to keep them away from the bearing surface... Anyways i'll figure out another way to ream them to size :) Thanks !
@lauolsen11 жыл бұрын
What's that "noise" at 3min 7 sek?
@sjacobson0059 жыл бұрын
Keith, can one convert babbitt bearing to bronze bearings by boring out the cast iron and installing an interference fit bearing bronze sleeve and then line bore the two sleeves. thanks steve in LA
@KeithFenner9 жыл бұрын
sjacobson005 yes, depending on how much more money you want to throw at it you could also bore and install roller bearing. ;{)------
@Graham_Langley9 жыл бұрын
Keith Fenner Next time.
@tinker52917 жыл бұрын
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN'T FIX?
@BrilliantDesignOnline13 жыл бұрын
I have worked for plenty of places like that. The workers are mutants and would not know what to do with a zerk if they saw one. Reminds me of the lady who ran over 'something' with her minivan. It made some noise, but she kept on going until for some reason it would go no more-she ran over a box spring mattress on the highway and it got wound up on her driveline.. search google images for drove over box spring mattress and look at the first item
@KeithFenner11 жыл бұрын
Well you can only stone the highs and install new wipers. ;{)-----
@Goodwithwood699 жыл бұрын
I guess the videos come in handy when you strip something down and forget how to put it back together?
@moltenaluminium12 жыл бұрын
3:07 Hah!. Excuse you :) Love your vids. It's making me a better machinist.
@sasquatch586311 жыл бұрын
Replace sleeve "bearings" with SKF high speed rolller bearings - greased for life(10000 hrs) whole bridges has to be remahined anyway
@rangerstl079 жыл бұрын
"Sometimes you do need a small puller...." HAAAAAAA!
@billwright206311 жыл бұрын
Those grease zerks look new and almost never used...
@68sweetnovember7 жыл бұрын
Loved it !!
@Orcinus24x512 жыл бұрын
HAH!!! 6:15 "Now, sometimes you do need a small puller"
@mozzmann11 жыл бұрын
It must be said that while neglect is what we repairer's and fabricators make a living from it is also one of my absolute pet peeves! Sometimes stuff breaks of fails due to poor design or quality materials and or workmanship but bearings failing like there here is just plain piss poor maintenance, regular inspection and greasing would likely have prevented such an extensive repair. Still when people just don't maintain their machinery it means we can live :)