OLD STEAM POWERED MACHINE SHOP 19 Winter break

[@hubifornia]

in my twenties I worked in a small town job shop, although it was not steam powered most of the equipment was converted from line shaft power and was early nineteen hundreds with the exception of a turret lathe from ww2 that we refereed to as the "new" machine. I was humbled by the knowledge of the old timers that taught me the tricks of set up and operating and repairing parts. looking back it was the most interesting and happy place I ever worked. watching your videos reminds me of that place Thanks.

[@davidrichards5594]

An experience like that, you never forget....Dave

[@tippydog4436]

lol you go to Florida for the winter and you bring a lath with you. you truly love your work. keep up the great videos

[@richkellow1535]

How nice to hear an engineer use the word "swarf" as opposed to chips, please keep up the videos Dave, they are very much appreciated. Regards. Rich....UK.

[@davidrichards5594]

At the school I attended, you had to deal with swarf to get to be an engineer. But that was then.....Dave

[@jimc4731]

I had many flat belt automatic screw machines, my life time work. In any shop I have been aware of there was a chip man, not a swarf man! Ha,Ha,hahaaa JIM

[@cubracer55]

Edwin Winter was a friend of mine had coffee with him a few times a week for many years and went to his show every year " THE HALF ASSED MECHANICS CONVENTION" in Langford NY. My Grandfather was a machinist , I like steam power and anything mechanical and enjoy your videos very much Dave !

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

don't be too hard on yourself, the majesty of the train engine was evident, and good.

[@BritanniaMotorcycles]

The sun us shining here in Richford. It is making the new snow and frosty air very picturesque.

[@davidrichards5594]

Good, don't forget to buy coal....Dave

[@iancraig1951]

That was an out of the box video--magic-- 10 thumbs up from me..Loved it..

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks for the high marks there Craig......Dave

[@normanfeinberg9968]

Will wonders of this world ever cease?Thank's and keep us home bound folks informed with your fine videos

[@kevinbrown1420]

I really enjoy watching your videos of the old shop. I have not been a machinist in 25 years but now I'm really getting the itch to start again. Thanks Dave!

[@davidrichards5594]

A real "Machinist" can't help it.....Dave

[@tubeu28]

Interesting as usual, apparently you really get around. As my father in law would say "You've got quite an operation there!". Thanks for all you do!

[@TheNormndee]

That engine is incredible!!!

[@paulduffey7975]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@allannoyes4560]

I know you are enjoying the warm weather in Florida. Thanks for sharing the Snow engine running. The atlas press company in Kalamazoo Michigan is still inspiring home shop machinists today, I have several of there machines and have had a lot of fun with them. Have a safe trip back home, looking forward to your next video.

[@craigersullivan2568]

great video Dave

[@davidrichards5594]

Craiger...Good to hear from you....Dave

[@LoscarMotorcycles]

What a pleasant surprise your channel. Congratulations!!!!

[@just_a_guy_doing]

winters rigging is about 10 minutes from my place, I was lucky to meet old man winter in the 90s, and his displays of old iron setup off the road near his house is one of my kids favorite places to go in the summer just to see the old trains and steam stuff. planning on doing video of rhe display this summer. Love your vidoes, keep them coming. Chad

[@davidrichards5594]

Keep us posted on the video....Dave

[@larrysperling8801]

boy that atlas brings back memories. that was my first lathe about 45 yrs ago.mine had babit brgs but as i recall a power crossfeed i also had a jacobs head stock chuck that was almost as good as collets, i made my first gear for that lathe, a 96 tooth feed gear that i couldn't buy at the time. i chambered quite a few rifle barrels using the steady rest. parting off was always a problem, most times i had to use the tail stock for support.i learned a lot running that lathe. nice to see another in service again, i hope your enjoying the sunshine,but it will be good to have you back in the shop again.

[@davidrichards5594]

My first production job, when I was about 9 years old, was turning blanks for home made wooden fishing plugs on a 612 Atlas for our next door neighbor who was a "master" fisherman. He kept us supplied with huge fish.....Dave

[@mikedavis5397]

Hi Dave,,looks like you know how to winter. Glad for you. Your bench setup looks pretty nice. Looking forward to many projects . Thanks for sharing the museum vid too...peace. 🔧🔩

[@robbyberry8911]

I have just found your channel and have been binge watching trying to learn a few things and you sir have thought me so many ideas and tips for machining in my own shop thank you for the education

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Everything turned out fine, Dave. Glad to see you again! Have a fine time in Bluehairville because it'll be spring again before we know it and the steam will be flying again! Thanks, Buddy!

[@Gkuljian]

This reminds me of the Todd heritage museum. I wonder if they ever got their engine set up. How nostalgic. If you ask me, they were better times in many ways. At least less noise pollution in the world.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Have to go see Rick and find out.

[@jeffsnipes3298]

100 tons ... Holy crap, that's a big engine ! And did he say 26000 foot pounds of torque !? Awesome ! Can't wait to see you back in your shop. I really look forward to your videos and the continuation of your steam engine build/rescue. Cheers from the Chicago area.

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Jeff, they did a great job setting up that engine and learning how to run it "from scratch".....Dave

[@bcbloc02]

Looks like you got into some real fun with Keith! I love how the snow just lumbers along lazily making thousands of ft-lbs of torque. :-)

[@douglaspierce316]

was it 28,000 ft/lb?

[@oldpup4810]

Funny thing about my machine shop experence. I had always been facinated by the way firearms worked, especially the old lever action rifles. But machine tools were just magic to me. One night they had my old thread mill tore down to replace bearings and such and I got to see the inside of the headstock and transmission system. The lights went on for me, I was about 18 at the time. After that, I set all kinds of production records on thread mills, engine lathes and turrent lathes, all manual machines. No such thing as an NC or CNC at that time. :) Nice little lathe there. Thanks for posting this.

[@davidrichards5594]

Great comment, I think CNC is wonderful but we all need to stay proficient at manual machining too. In case there is "a problem".

[@MichaelLloyd]

Agree! You never know when or why electricity is going to be a problem. For now, all I have is a little 7x14 mini lathe. I've found that I really enjoy the process of machining a piece of metal. I also have a circuit board mill the requires software, computer, etc. I like that I can make / remake boards but there's a distinct difference between using the manual lathe and the mill. The tool of the circuit board mill flits about the inside of a box (with high precision) and it's not fun because all I can do is watch and hope I didn't program it to smack into the bed or something. Using the lathe is very satisfying.

[@llmauricelevy1933]

Wondersful sound ,that old engine Dave,thanks for the video.

[@johnthayjr4237]

Very cool old engine . I think I'm going down there and check this place out . Thank you for sharing this with us . Old Tool Maker . JT Hay Fort Worth Texas

[@tedsykora1858]

happy to see you back on. It is nice to see your opening scenes even though the line shaft is up in NY

[@garyc5483]

Great video, thanks for sharing Dave. Enjoy your winter in the relative warmth of the south. regards from the UK

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Another very enjoyable video Dave. Really pleased you enjoyed your time down south. Even though it was dark, I really enjoyed the bit of video on the train....and yeah pity you didn't get a few seconds of driving it. That Snow engine is some machine.

[@phooesnax]

Dave! Just great to see another video.... Great content Thanks Jim

[@larrymoore5811]

Dave, I just saw your video about cleaning the 4 jaw Craftsman Atlas chuck and the Polar Express adventure. You mentioned the first lathe you used was a 6×12 Craftsman. I recently bought a couple of lathes and one is a Craftsman Atlas 6×18. It would certainly bring back memories of your first experiences on your Dads. It also has Babit bearings and was built in 1935. The other is a Craftsman Atlas 12x36. I am about to clean the 4 jaw chuck so I am so glad I saw the video. Keep them coming! L. Moore

[@davidrichards5594]

Larry, Thanks for the comment. The Atlas has done a lot of reasonably good work and I am about to start on a video here in FL to finish the second Pickering governor and will be making some parts on it. The only problem is with the new motor I got from Granger, I didn't want to buy a "Harbor Freight" problem but they're all the same. It hums so badly that I think it effects the surface finish. I'll be looking for an old 1/2 HP motor ion a flea market......Dave

[@auburnfolsom]

Dave, Thanks for the time video-ing the Snow engine. It was interesting seeing it run & getting the explanation on it as well. Like your little Atlas lathe. I have the newer Craftsman 12" quick change version that I use from time to time. Keep the Great down to earth video's coming. I enjoy them Very much !

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Auburn, man's gotta have a lathe.....Dave

[@202tupper]

My grandfather worked at the US steel plant that the Holly-Snow ended up at when he was young. He eventually went on to become a machinist, working mostly on steam lake freighters in Buffalo- those Snow engines are really neat to watch, had no idea a part of that plant survived- it was torn down over one winter and I remember seeing it go, sad. Nice to know the engine that likely was one of the first grandpa worked on survived.

[@davidrichards5594]

Amazing coincidence that you found the video..Great comment....Dave

[@202tupper]

It was, thanks for putting it up!

[@rhavrane]

Bonjour David, It is always a pleasure to watch your videos, even if I do not understand everything :+) The scale 1 steam machines are beautiful and like new ones, SUPERBES !. Amicalement, Raphaël

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Thank you for ANOTHER great video!

[@brucefriend3760]

Dave, I have a similar steam engine that was built by Chas. Barnes of Cincinnati, OH. I need to get a stuffing box made for the valve stem. I was lucky and the slide valve was still in the steam chest. Great watching you and your apprentice working in the shop.

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Bruce, keep us posted on the Barnes engine, we'll be back at it in April....Dave

[@charlescompton4495]

Thanks for all the content in this video. I look forward to fair weather so you can come North and finish that vertical steam engine. Great looking work bench and one of my friends gave me an Atlas 6" lathe; can't wait to get it set up and running, Greg.

[@davidrichards5594]

Probably a 612, the most popular small lathe ever built.....,Dave

[@noelhenderson700]

That's a nice workbench there at the end.

[@FredMiller]

Very nice video Dave. I have 2 Atlas 10F lathes. I bought the second because it had a quick change gearbox. I am currently building a separate lead screw drive unit because I need a finer feed than the .004 that is finest with the QC gearbox. I really enjoyed the SNOW engine video. I took video of the SNOW in Coolspring PA and put it on my channel. My next model engine will be roughly based on the snow design but will be steam driven. Enjoy the sun in Fla. It is currently snowing in Upstate NY.

[@hermannstraub3743]

Seems you like your workshop fine and clean. Thanks for posting.

[@Daledavispratt]

Dave, I have that very same lathe in my shop. Just tickled me to see yours. Mine is in great shape too. Thanks for posting!

[@stevengrotte2987]

A day or two ago I said I was very much awaiting episode 19------and here it is! Thank you!

[@manfredvoncoolstuff6071]

It's what you little engine dreams of being! Love your videos, keep up the good work.

[@randelljones4002]

David, the screws in those old chucks were set with hide glue to keep them from backing out. They were never "tight" only locked in place like the modern day picture. The screws job was to keep the screw Paul in place and floating.

[@HilltopRepair]

thanks for another great video i really appreciate what you do keep it up!!!

[@christopherpulcifer2554]

Thank you for sharing that video of the Snow engine. That machine is truly amazing.

[@PaulsGarage]

glad to see another video! i just recently found your channel and i LOVE that you are rebuilding a steam engine with a steam powered machine shop. Something about that whole process just seems right.

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Paul, glad you stopped by...Dave

[@DobleWhiteAndStabley]

Hah! I found you on this channel too!

[@robertmccracken72]

Great video. I love to listen to the Snow engine run, it is relaxing, reminds me of when I was a kid growing up in Northwest PA!!!

[@dustinmcintosh6799]

Great to see you back Dave!

[@CamillusSteam]

As usual, great video! Tell your friends at Florida Flywheelers that if they need documentation on that oil filter, I have scanned mine and it's on line at Classic Steam Engine Engineering. Keep up the great work, I'll have to come visit when you're back up north.

[@davidrichards5594]

Hi Jim, Thanks. I'm guessing that is a web site, not a you tube channel. Should be back by 4/20.....Dave

[@masteronone2079]

Thanks for a great video, I caught myself tapping my foot along with the Snow engine... posativly musical.

[@davidrichards5594]

Tim: I wanted to get some video at the side of the building at the exhaust stack, the sound is very memorable, but the engine got shut down before I got there. Takes a lot of propane to keep it running.....Dave

[@BROCKWOOD64]

Glad to see you back putting out videos!

[@kj4unxpondosinatra937]

Great video. Nice little atlas lathe. That's similar to what I would like to run across.

[@ChrisFiggatt]

Another great video, thanks for sharing! Every year, I go to a antique engine show at the Coolsoring Power Museum near Brookeville, PA. They've recently got their 600 hp Snow exhibit up and running.....it's definitely impressive to see (and feel) it running in person!

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Chris, I've attended that show, right, their Snow is bigger and really somthing to see....Dave

[@OldIronShops]

hay Dave another great video. fid you see the 1931 south Bend 16" gap bed I've been fixing up. I'm gonna set up a line and run her as she was intended to be.

[@davidrichards5594]

Having that extra capacity will be really nice...Dave

[@OldIronShops]

24" over the gap time to cast some line shafts pulleys.

[@MrGeroth]

Great video Dave. Can't wait for the future vids on the steam engine.

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Gerald, The governor rebuild will be in the next one....dave

[@ahjburns]

So enjoyable Dave .. really like your relaxed style of presentation .. and such interesting content .. Tony, New Zealand.

[@gtmcfar]

That is a sweet little Atlas lathe.

[@KG-yn9qi]

Hi Dave the stand pipe needs to be like 6 to 8" then as high as roof line of shop it acts like a giant muffler We use to do it on big hit miss engine in oilfield some time would bury the pipe for five six feet then turn up all you get out the end was a blowing sound very soft

[@nickscotese956]

Hey Dave, great video, never miss one! I particularly liked the segment on the Snow. If you ever feel like taking a trip to western Pa you'll have to check out the Coolspring Power Museum. We have a 600hp Snow running on natural gas, amongst 250 other engines!

[@davidrichards5594]

I was at the fall Coolspring engine show a couple years ago. Great place. I would like to rebuild an oil field engine some day.....Dave

[@jacilynns6330]

Yeaah A new video! Very nicely done with everything.

[@byrnejr]

Nice video Dave !! Thanks

[@henkvanderwal2424]

Thank you David, Just the medicin for someone in bed with the flue. It is a bit late but I want to wish you all the best for 2017. Keep up the good work Greetings Henk van der Wal

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Henk, get well quick, I had mine already this year. Thank the Lord for antibiotics, right?.......Dave

[@Fixinthatupvideos]

Cool Cool

[@captaingreenbush]

What a nice looking 10-D my first lathe and the one I learned on! know that many of the 10-F parts will interchange, but a few like like lead screw and half nuts, and end bracket/bearing will not, if you read up on these you know that bracket is a weak point especially, that reversing gear box isn't so sturdy either, but they can do good work and used within their limits are a pretty handy little lathe, though I did end up making a new end bracket and having to repair that gear box!

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks for the comment Captain, those areas escaped all owner/operator distruction, except for the cross feed handle.

[@TomChame]

Very good Dave!!

[@moshegalimidi2302]

great video. thanks

[@Xtinnoker]

Awesome steam engine, Thanks Dave.

[@raph2150]

Yet again a great video keep up the good work!

[@marianogarabato1111]

lo quiero felicitar desde argentina por el increible taller que tiene, no solo es muy completo sino que ademas tradicional, la envidia de todo amante de las herramientas. saludos cordiales

[@davidrichards5594]

Gracias a ustedes en Argentina por mirar y por su interés en maquinaria histórica ..... Dave

[@juanrivero8]

There is a from the famous Science fiction author, Robert Heinlein to the effect that those who forget the past have no future (look it up). But treadle lathes were once high tech -- future archeologists will see this video md say "gosh, how old-fashioned they were ib those days!" Keep then coming!

[@davidrichards5594]

My hope is to spread "oldfasionism" .....Dave

[@davidmicheletti6292]

I simply love it

[@wistawosta]

Great videos Dave watched all of your videos over 2 days and have just seen you in one of East Broad Top Railroad videos (:

[@davidrichards5594]

The East Broad top engine is a real mystery, It's probably "Civil war era" (1860's) It was worn out in 1882 when we think it was brought over to the RR shops when they were built from the Iron Furnace that was next door. has no name or builders tag, from an era when engines were all "special built" from parts. It ran the entire shop complex. ....Dave

[@kandkmotorsports]

I have THE EXACT same model lathe in my garage Dave!

[@JohnBare747]

Thanks Dave I needed that!

[@davidrichards5594]

Hi John, good to have you as a regular viewer.....Dave

[@Max_Marz]

woo! My night just got longer.

[@douglaspierce316]

I would like to see the small scale model they used to make to see if the thing would work. the engineering make modern gas engine seem simple

[@RichardHeadGaming]

Today near Watertown NY. its cold with freezing rain.

[@tootall287]

Excellent video series. Both my grandfathers had machine shops in their basements, used to build live steam locos. One shop was line shaft driven and you never forget the rhythmic sound of those belts. That Vulcan 0-4-0 is very similar to the Porter 0-4-0 I was the engineer on for nearly 15 years during RR Days at the White Mountain Central (Clark's Trading Post). All the locos there are wood fired. I have a question about your benchwork. What type of wood are you using for the top? Thanks - Jim Leggett (Dunvegan ON, Canada)

[@davidrichards5594]

I forgot to explain about that, it's maple tractor trailer laminated floor cut-offs that my neighbor rescued from work....Dave

[@josephmagedanz4070]

Hi Dave, Thanks for another very informative video. I always learn something watching your channel. So how does the Snow engine connect to the flywheel...a rack and pinion set up of some sort? I didn't see any crank going around. Anyway, thanks again...and don't be too hard on poor Michael about the sun shining through the window. Joe

[@davidrichards5594]

The crankshaft, rod and crossheads are very simular to a big steam engine....Dave

[@Deebo1812]

Made my day!

[@Abom79]

Good to see you again David. That Snow engine is really something! I didn't realize that was a different shop you were in. Is that your Florida home?

[@davidrichards5594]

Yeah, it's my garage here. Stop by if you get south near Englewood. .....Dave

[@madmodifier]

I have that exact lathe and the cross feed handle is broke too. Are the valves cooled due to not having hardened seats in the early 1900's? Thanks for another video! I really enjoy you steam powered shop!

[@davidrichards5594]

I imagine the exhaust valves were the most life limiting part and these engines had to run for years without being shut down so every effort was made to lengthen their life.....Dave

[@MatthewRulla]

The piston rod gland on the CASE steam traction engine seems to be leaking. 17:30

[@douglaslodge8580]

I really like your tee shirt. Did you go to the January show I'll be at the flywheelers in February.

[@davidrichards5594]

Doug, I'll be at the Feb. show also...walking around with an A-bomb shirt, can't miss it....Dave

[@douglaslodge8580]

See you there

[@KingRatt]

If the babbitt bearings were worn why didn't you pour new ones on the rebuild?

[@raph2150]

Last year at the Great Dorset Steam Fair there was a very early Case That had wooden spokes. To be honest its the only case i have ever liked I find that Cases are too spread out and bare. I prefer British Traction Engines like Burrells Or Fowlers.

[@davidrichards5594]

Case has a very loyal following in this country, they made a bunch of them....Dave

[@drewscruis]

If this is the engine that Winters rigging salvaged. It would have come from the Zoar compressor station just outside of Springville NY. If it is 1 of the units that was there It is very historic engine in the natural gas industry.

[@davidrichards5594]

I believe it was said that it was ser. No. 208 or about that. What can you tell us about it?....Dave

[@drewscruis]

There were 2 units at the station (the other is in a field a few miles from my house) The station that they were used at was the first (in the united states) to inject gas back into the old wells to serve as storage for use when needed. These units were hauled by teams of horses to the station back in the day. There is a photo somewhere of them being pulled to the station. When the weather gets better here I will take a drive to the other unit and see what serial number the other unit is. I can't imagine that it would be that far off from the other one.

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks, the guys at the Flywheelers will be glad to have the history...Dave

[@drewscruis]

When I get a chance I think I know where the photo of the engines being pulled to the station is. If I find it i'll take a picture of it and send it to you.

[@davidrichards5594]

great thanks...Dave

[@silverbullet7434]

Good job , nice old engines there . Your lathe is turning out well , nothing like just going out to your shop and build something. Knowledge is wealth my friend. I may ask for help , I'm trying to work a trade deal on a small federal metal planer, it's so Kool. I feel like a ten year old boy the week before Christmas. YA know the year you get your first hunting gun. For me it was a Stevens double barrel 410 full x full. Well this man's got the planer a Ohio 20" shaper and a number 2 horizontal mill , all run with overhead flat belt system. I'd love all of them but being disabled in a wheelchair and no money sucks. But I'm offering him trades of other machining items. Ill do dern near anything to get her. Pictures look good like it just stopped in time. Ill need to figure out what speed to run the planer , I figure about 500 rpms more or less. What do you think?

[@maniyan_wanagi]

Snow engine - 400 hp @ 120 rpm...... can you say "Torque Monster"? I remember when it was a pile of iron in the yard.

[@roleic7246]

How did you finish the long dark brown bench top? Water based staining and lacquer? Or oil/wax based?

[@davidrichards5594]

Dark Oak stain and 3 coats of Minwax spar urothane, light sand after the second coat.

[@totenkopf999]

Does the engine in your shop have enough power to run all the machines at the same time?

[@davidrichards5594]

yes with no problem.....Dave

[@constitutionalUSA]

Was the snow blower on a locomotive?

[@didyou555]

did you get to meet Keith Rucker

[@KingRatt]

What vise is that on your bench at the end?

[@curtisharlan9230]

Hello David

[@Felipe-zn8vt]

Muito bom!

[@OnlyTheEd]

Did anyone else notice that the bearing journal on the "Snow" compressor is cracked?

[@davidrichards5594]

I didn't untill I started editing the video. Makes one wonder if it could be a potential big problem. Might have been like that awhile. It could be possibly "mechanicly repaired" with threaded pins......Dave

[@OnlyTheEd]

I bet they haven't even noticed.....

[@ron827]

You have been missed so very happy to hear from you again. With your love of steam and expertease, I know you would enjoy visiting the Western MN Steam Threshers show near Rollag, MN, during the Labor Day weekend. rollag.com

[@davidrichards5594]

I may be able to work out a trip there this year finally....Dave

[@myscummyneighbours6065]

For the UK lathe site which has the most compiled info on old machines in one place click link. The guy really knows his stuff and he features all countries machines. www.lathes.co.uk/