Odds & Ends 45: Bar Z Summer Bash, Viewer Mail, and Project Update

[@lazaglider]

Keith, Please stop apologising for your other commitments. We get it, life gets in the way some times. Don't feel bad sir, we will gladly wait until you have time for videos. All the best.

[@VintageMachinery]

+lazaglider Thanks!

[@WreckDiver99]

Keith, relax. No apologies required. If this was your full time job, that may be another story. Relax, Don't Worry.

[@paulculbert1281]

+WreckDiver99 Exactly! Family, self, pay the bills and somewhere down the list is KZbin. Take good care. We're here for the long run.

[@mikemichelizzi2023]

+Paul Culbert I'm going to echo everyone else with this comment - there's absolutely no need to apologize. Thank you for making the time to share all that you do with us!

[@VintageMachinery]

+WreckDiver99 Thanks guys. Things are busy right now, but making KZbin videos a priority also makes working in the shop a priority. I need that as when things get busy, working in the shop is how I relax!

[@RandallMoore1955]

Hi Keith no need to apologize, Family always comes first, As always thank you for your time and stay safe my good friend.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Randall Moore Thank you Randall!

[@shopdave7489]

No need to apologize. I always enjoy anything and everything you put up.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Shop Dave Thanks!

[@swarfrat311]

Keith, Thanks for another great Odds & Ends video! I love those arrowheads/spear points. As others have said, there is no problem with not putting up videos when you are busy. This is a hobby of yours -- not your life. Work and family trump everything else, in my book. Thanks again! Have a good one! Dave

[@VintageMachinery]

+Swarf Rat Thanks Dave!

[@RoelTyros]

Hello Keith, As usual a very nice Odd&Ends and looking forward to the next big shop update. Greetings from Roel !

[@VintageMachinery]

+RoelTyros I got a lot done on the shop this weekend - I will probably shoot another shop update soon!

[@gerilarryogle970]

Cool points. On this weeks video content, yes, I find your machinist projects a great watch and instructive, but the choice between family and giving us something to watch, well there should never be anything to be apologetic about. Go with family every time, Keith. I am looking forward to seeing you at Stan's bask. I started watching Mr Pete. to learn some machining skills and then Keith Fenner at Turn Wright and you and Adom and Stan and Mr. Ox. and several more. Now I have to start making chips. I have a collection of casings for an 1/8 scale steam locomotive. Lots of machining to do. But fun. I live in the Orange County (Disneyland) area a few miles south of Stan. This is going to be great to be able to thank all oy you for showing me set up and proper ways to use my lathe and mill. I really do thank all of you.. (or All ya all as my relatives in Tennessee say.). See you in June. Larry Ogle

[@VintageMachinery]

+GeriLarry Ogle Thanks Larry - looking forward to meeting you at the BASH!

[@mertsilliker1682]

it's called life,let the good times roll

[@VintageMachinery]

+Mert Silliker Thanks!

[@Ryzomadman]

I really like the mixture of today's video, ultra modern 3d printing to 10,000 of year old flint doesn't get any better thanks Keith.

[@jusb1066]

+ryzo mcgregor be interesting to test 3d printed arrowheads to see if they stand up to being used!

[@Ryzomadman]

+jusb1066 With the plethora of different material available and coming into the 3D it wouldn't surprise me at all .

[@VintageMachinery]

+ryzo mcgregor I really did not think about it, but it did cover a wide spectrum of technology!

[@walterplummer3808]

+1 for Cattail foundry. They made us parts for our Emmert vises. Great people. Glad to hear things are winding down for you.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Walter Plummer I have used them many times. Great guys to work with!

[@mog5858]

keep up the good work. Relax, Don't Worry we will be hear.

[@VintageMachinery]

+mog5858 Thank you!

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing.

[@VintageMachinery]

+ELSDP-45 Thank YOU For viewing!

[@flintknappingtools]

Thanks Kieth! I am glad you liked the points. The Flint River point is... well I would say an unresharpened "Lost Lake". The white "Newnan" is an accurate reproduction out of some very difficult to work chert. Thanks for all you do! Perhaps one day we will knap together!

[@VintageMachinery]

+flintknappingtools Some really fine work you do! Thanks for sending them along - I have been having lots of fun with them. I hope to one day get to meet you and get a short lesson in knapping!

[@flintknappingtools]

It would be my pleasure!

[@bcbloc02]

Be careful up on that lift and good luck getting all your lights and wiring done and finally getting some power in there, will be nice to be able to start using the new shop I am sure. :-)

[@VintageMachinery]

+bcbloc02 Just spent all weekend using the lift and getting all of the high work done. I have at least some of my lights hanging now! Still have to wire all of the switches and a few other low work items before I can get the inspection done. I am ready to get the electrical work behind me....

[@bcbloc02]

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org I just came in from all day up on my ladders and jacks putting siding on, nearly got that one wall complete now and I am loving the way it looks. The old barn sure looks a lot happier now than when I started on it. Sounds like a few more evenings and you will have yours licked.

[@fibrodad1354]

Wow you have an interesting job, and no apologies needed.

[@VintageMachinery]

+JRushPixel Thank you!

[@Tools4Machines]

I am really looking forward to meeting you in person at "The Bash" Keith.Cheers, Gary

[@VintageMachinery]

+Tools4Machines As am I! Can't wait!

[@sergio29552]

that would be really nice to be part of but very busy right now nice to see how the community of machinist get-together to know each other ..... hope you get a good time Kieth and every body who attend to that meeting.....

[@VintageMachinery]

+sergio roa Sorry you will not be able to participate. Looking forward to the event!

[@ChrisB257]

Sure wish I could come to the Bash -- just too far and too much cost - very frustrating. Just nosy Keith - curious as to why you have so much travel to fit in! You are one busy fella.

[@VintageMachinery]

+ChrisB257 My day job keeps me on the road a lot. The good news is that I have enough airline miles to pay for my airfare to the Bash!

[@newandoldtech5634]

Hello Keith. Greetings from Scandinavia. I Watch your channel and especially enjoy the big Equipment restoration. But for a smaller aspect of restoration: I have got a satnley baily no3 and the threads on the adjusting mechanism for the frog is stuck.I have tried the less violent methods, but have to bring out bigger guns. Is it safe to heat around the screw or is the risk of deforming the sole too great? I suppose the least invasive is to heat the cast iron arond the threads, but hesitate in fear of destorying the plane.

[@VintageMachinery]

+new and old tech You can heat up a plane like this. I actually brazed one back together one time with nice success. Be aware that heating it up will ruin the original paint (japanning), but if that does not bother you, give it a try. It is possible that heating it might distort things, but in this situation, it is useless as it is so what do you have to loose. When you do heat it up, wrap it up and let it cool down very slow.

[@wesrr4036]

Hi Keith, I am looking at a vertical mill and it is a "Balding Mill". Do you know if these were a good machine? Obviously not asking your opinion on condition only if they are considered a good machine. Thank again. PS. Love the new shop!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Wes R Sorry Wes, but I am not familiar with a Balding Mill.

[@wesrr4036]

No problem. Thanks Keith

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed!

[@VintageMachinery]

+outsidescrewball Thanks!

[@holry7778]

That is great Keith. Good stuff as always. Just out of Question. What foundry are you using for the cast iron?

[@VintageMachinery]

+holry7778 I use Cattail Foundry - they guys I spoke of in this video.

[@1970chevelle396]

I will also be at the Summer Bash.

[@VintageMachinery]

+1970chevelle396 Great - looking forward to seeing you there!

[@charlesmarlin6632]

Great Video Keith!! :-) Been busy and just got a chance to watch it this morning 2:20am :-) Well Done!!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Charles Marlin Thanks Charles!

[@zach7375]

Those arrow heads are really neat! I live pretty close to Seneca Indian territory and have tried several times to find arrowheads and have never found one. Meanwhile, my uncle's dog digs one up in his back yard. What are the odds haha.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Zach I have never found one when I was looking for one!

[@davidhoward2237]

another great video

[@VintageMachinery]

+David Howard Thank you!

[@FrankRathmell]

Cattail foundry is in Gordonville near Lancaster PA. I use them also for my steam siren and whistle parts.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Frank Rathmell Yep, it would not come to me when I was trying to recall it off of the top of my head. I have used them dozens of times over the years!

[@TheCustomFarmer]

+Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org small world i live close to Cattail foundry

[@charlescompton4495]

I live near the Scioto and Ohio river bottoms Keith; it is a busy time of year for agriculture for sure. Hope to see more of your new shop and projects as I really enjoy watching. I have a flint lock muzzle loading rifle and would like to get more info on flint napping for it. I'd like to get some of that South Georgia chirt, also. I know that the better flint comes from England but we always carry extra flints so quality is helped out by quantity (not my favorite trade off as a former bricklayer!). Greg

[@mikeroegner1637]

+Charles Compton That part about the "better flint" coming from England is mostly an urban myth, Charles. Our domestic materials are every bit as good, and in many cases superior to the European stone.

[@charlescompton4495]

+Mike Roegner Thanks Mike, Greg.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Charles Compton I am not sure how our South Georgia flint would compare to English flint for making a spark, but I have started more than one fire with flint and steel using South Georgia Flint.

[@charlescompton4495]

+Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org When I was a Boy Scout (a long time ago!) me and two other members of our troop started a fire with flint and steel in 11,12 and 13 seconds. Needless to say, we took first through third in the competition at a Camporee at Adams County, Ohio. I've got home movies of this and our Junior Assistant Scout Master starting a fire with bow, shaft and board in 45 seconds. The rest in the competition did not start a fire. I'm sure the Georgia flint will work fine. Greg

[@machinesmotorcycles5511]

Thanks for finding time for video,s. I enjoy watching , and I would like to know how to get some sticker,s for my home shop .

[@VintageMachinery]

+HS 53 You can order decals from my web site at vintagemachinery.org.

[@machinesmotorcycles5511]

+Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org thanks Keith I will do that.

[@arkansas1313]

Thanks for a great video! ....13

[@VintageMachinery]

+arkansas13 Thank you sir!

[@mannuel9165]

MANY FROM GTO MEXICO thank you for making these videos are very inforrmative . i have a question i need leadscrew for a clausing lathe 5914 mine is little damaged and is 7/8-8 acme x60" i do not know if it s the original because i tried to look in ebay and many places nobody has thad sizes .can you make me 1 or tellme where i can get it the other idea is if i can converter to 3/4-8 or 1"-8 or if someone has a manual can tell me if the 7/8-8 acmE is original .thank you very much

[@VintageMachinery]

+Mic Ibarra It is likely that 7/8"-8 was standard for this machine. It was not uncommon for manufacturers to use a non-standard size for something like this. It would not be hard to make a new one if you can find someone with a lathe long enough and who has a follow rest. I could make one but I am sure that shipping to Mexico would be too expensive. See if you can find a local machine shop to do it for you.

[@mikenixon9700]

I hope someone will have a summer bash in Midwest someday.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Mike Nixon We do ArnFest each fall at the Illinois Railway Museum - last weekend of September.

[@robgerrits4097]

Thanks for sharing, we know that you are short on time but still try to you tube....

[@VintageMachinery]

+Rob Gerrits Thanks Rob!

[@kg2nc]

Those are some nice arrow heads. I've try making them long time ago and you have to hit them in the right spot with another rock. Mine always shattered. You got to have some skills to Finnish one and not break .

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ruben Like lots of things, practice makes perfect!

[@charlescompton4495]

I'm having VintageMachinery withdraw! Just kidding Keith; I know you said you would be busy. Greg

[@VintageMachinery]

+Charles Compton I should have you guys a new video in the morning.....

[@tombellus8986]

Good video Keith

[@VintageMachinery]

+Tom Bellus Thanks Tom!

[@mooncabbagere]

Can any machinist types tell me how much a one off casting usually costs? I'm down in Oz, so I don't expect I can use any 'Merican sources, but ball park numbers would be mighty helpful.

[@mooncabbagere]

+metalhead2508 fair enough, but I was thinking smallish castings in say, iron, brass, or aluminium, of the sort used in these model engineering videos.

[@mooncabbagere]

Oops, forgot what video I posted this comment on. Anywhich way, Small piece castings, between say the size of a bandsaw table, and the wings for the grinder Keith is working on.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Mooncabbage When I get my castings back from Cattail I will be sure to share how much they cost.

[@mooncabbagere]

Thanks Keith! I actually found a place close to me that specializes in small runs, one offs and art castings, for non ferrous metals only. It will be interesting to see how prices compare.

[@joetiller1031]

Sure would like to make the trip to cal. and meet you guys that I watch on youtube but I would feel like a fish out of water because I am far from being a machinist.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Joe Tiller It would not matter one bit! Come on out!

[@emildekoven4872]

Actually, the content was quite compelling.....!

[@VintageMachinery]

+emil dekoven Very happy to know that you enjoyed!

[@MrJmak642]

+Abom79 is already talking about this event. When you are there, you guys should put all your machinist brains together to try to measure what he calls "Abom Torque" just so the world can understand the scale of such a thing.

[@duobob]

+jacktheripped And a torque multiplier...

[@VintageMachinery]

+MrJmak642 Maybe Tom Lipton has something that would measure torque and we could just check it!

[@shanek6582]

Karma can be cool

[@shade38211]

Maybe get volunteer or subscriber to get footage. Pretty sure most just want to chill and bullshit, but would love 2 see some long videos of the event.

[@VintageMachinery]

+shade38211 I probably will not haul any video equipment out with me, but I am sure there will be plenty of video shot of the event!

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

hi keith

[@VintageMachinery]

+Andy Coakes Hello Andy!

[@newandoldtech5634]

Love the big mechanics restoration. Can you Schedule a wind powered water pump, you know ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h36vY2uPhqepr8U ...and maybe present current day options for the same application? I am speaking from a strictly fiscal Point of view here, when asking about substitutes.

[@TERRYRONALDRACKLEY]

China messed up the value of morgan silver dollars and other coins.Now I wonder if the arrowheads I bought are real.

[@mikeroegner1637]

+T.R. RACKLEY Of course they're real. They may not be old, though.

[@VintageMachinery]

+T.R. RACKLEY About the only way to know is to go and hunt them up in fields yourself! If you look at a lot of arrowheads, you can usually tell if they are old or reproductions. Most of the reproductions are much nicer than the ones you will find.