Dogmeat Ball Swivel Vise Mount

In this video we do a quick build of an idea for a simple ball swivel mount similar to a Wilton Power Arm. Handy for mounting a small vise for intricate work or for welding positioning. Cut from steel on the band saw, some simple machine work and a little filing.

[@MrShobar]

Bob was, in fact, my uncle. He taught machine shop in Oregon at the junior college level for years. Thanks for remembering him.

[@aubreyaub]

Bob, the Builder?

[@darthherald2564]

I went to school in Oregon and my shop teacher was named Bob. That's no joke.

[@randolphcatchot5421]

Now this guy is what's known as a craftsman...

[@ROBRENZ]

Most excellent Tom! Satisfies all the requirements of quick and dirty. ATB, Robin

[@noelhenderson700]

Except the dirty in this case. He did put neversieze on it though.

[@SteveSummers]

I really enjoyed that Tom. Quick easy and nice. Most of the time those don't go hand and hand. Well done! On the list.

[@terrygriffith1583]

I am a retired jig and toolmaker and I still love watching someone work who really takes a pleasure in workshop engineering

[@EverettWilson]

I'm a simple man. I see Tom making a really elegant solution and doing it well, for all of us to follow along, and I upvote.

[@alir4864]

06:15 Man! you are just killing it with that cutter sound. thanks for video.

[@Preso58]

English, overbroncing, wailing! Such descriptive engineering terms. Love it.

[@myenjoyablehobbies]

Quote "leave it in the comments if you like this kind of stuff" Definately yes, love watching you design and build intricate pieces of work.

[@wrstew1272]

Love how you can make things look so easy, when I am used to having to cobble everything for lack of tooling. Always wanted to do machinist work but everyone wanted 5 years experience and there were no schools in my area. Became an aircraft mechanic from farm work, stumbled into a job for a place that had agricultural helicopters, apprenticeship got me the transition training to take FAA testing. Now retired, but still have the longing to make things and tools. Really appreciate your detailed videos.

[@billlee5307]

Once again I have to thank you for reminding an old "instrument maker" how much satisfaction he got out of making impatient academics wait a few more moments for some made on the fly part or repair as he filed off the sharp edges or just made the the thing "look" better. I used to help people make very small versions of this kind of clamp that they used to position electrodes. Thanks Tom!

[@donfoster1832]

A nice little project of something I didn't know I needed until you showed me! Thanks, and please do more like this. The other, in-depth theoretical stuff is great as well... just like technical school without any tuition!

[@andrewgiles6192]

the whispered "ah yeah" at 26:24 made me smile. Enjoying your craft is what it's all about.

[@charliefox3157]

Great build! I love the hand work you do on your projects. My Dad was a machinist for RJR from the mid 50's until the late 80's he ran a ginormous radial drill press, this reminds me of how he used to build things. Great video I appreciate your channel

[@RaysGarage]

Your Dogmeat would make a great addition to any shop, Very well done Tom!

[@raincoast2396]

Like it? Love it Tom! Who doesn't like watching a master tool maker at work? Well done.

[@larrycollar1322]

Lots of nifty tips delivered with this edition. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. These are the You Tube videos I enjoy the most.

[@toboldygo5823]

I haven’t heard the saying BOSS which means cool and tough since I was a kid in the 60s 🤪👍🏻✨ my father was a machinist from 1953 to 1996 he worked for Eagle electric manufacturing company in Long Island city New York. That’s one beautiful ball vase my friend😌✌🏻

[@Ujeb08]

a nice little job and good to see you back!

[@jabidwell]

I do like this kind of stuff, original builds are always entertaining and educational, especially when it is not "Bob's your uncle" and your have to work through a mid build challenge on the fly.

[@jcs6347]

Thanks Tom, I do like the small projects. Thanks for sharing!

[@gooddayforburnouts]

This so much more hands on and old school . How we used to do it before CNC . Still quicker for one off jobs .

[@echoewest2685]

Good video. Lots of different tools and ops. Thanks for sharing.

[@spottracer]

It's great to see a project that uses every tool in the shop, including the files. The attention to detail is awesome. As a licensed electrician I know it's the attention to detail that make us "skilled" at our trade. Hat's off to you, sir.

[@Alanbataar]

That's a great looking "little" project. I like it. I bet that I'm not the first to suggest a trailer hitch ball.

[@ken481959]

After re-watching your video, and deciding to build one for myself and some friends, I have decided to use a ball hitch for the ball, as it will give a nice flat surface to bolt whatever I want to it. I would think that any size would work, but will probably use a 2" ball for mine. Keep up the nice work.

[@intjonmiller]

Readily available and cheap! Have you done this yet? I know they always seem to have a flat top where the size and weight rating are stamped, but I assume they are otherwise truly spherical?

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Very nice Tom. Nice idea.

[@aleciacarpenter7856]

What a nice surprise at the end to see one of my "go fast" heroes! Great work Tom.

[@nar76109]

Know what I can really appreciate about this? The one direction drive on the files. I had it engrained in me only push the file do not draw across it. That’s a nice orbital vice.

[@handsofrhythm3415]

+1 Jeff Cowan It's all the parts of the design that you don't talk about that make it stand out. Thank you, Tom, again. Jaime Blue Mountains, Australia

[@surveywaters]

Thank you Mr. Wizard. This is a great project that I'm excited to copy. I've been envious of your little vice mount, and now I can have my own. I hope you get back to making more videos too. Missing my meatloaf.

[@stephenpeterson7309]

Another excellent project from the Master Craftsman. Thanks for the video.

[@gooddayforburnouts]

Once again nice hands on work . 👍👍👍

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

I can't say there was a dog involved , Looks sweet .. Works great ! ENJOYED Tom ..

[@SootySweep22]

“And that, folks, is a little something simple you can achieve on your lunch break” Cheers Tom

[@MrPanchoak]

That is a pretty handy little setup. I think I'll build a couple of them.

[@ThunderDog]

The simple projects are fun to watch. Nice job!!

[@rickeycallen]

I saw an ox tools video pop up In my notifications and had to go make sure the world was still turning, i live for this kind of content. Awesome build man...some day when my rich uncle (bob) gets out of the poor house im gonna have myself a little miniature machine shop...

[@markjeffels3327]

That is a beauty! Now you need to make a custom vise for the top! of the ball!

[@tomeyssen9674]

Thank you Tom. I have been needing that. I can use to weld the compound angles of boat propellers and YET be very strong. Great for all types of welding jobs....what a great idea. -Tom

[@hsalqahtani]

Simple and quick build. LOL that swivel is a pease of art

[@industrialarts3921]

Brilliant, simple and elegant design. Lipton rules!!!

[@blacksiddha]

That's some good looking dog meat. Spoiling them dogs over there. Superb workmanship. Love this stuff like the baby Wilton vice, so please keep it coming.

[@davidewing9088]

I love the building of small tools!

[@alanclarke1114]

Yes more projects please, it's been a while and you are a wonderful craftsman. Tool talk is cool but nice to see them in action. Thanks

[@kenjackson4177]

Wish I could have given this a dozen thumbs up!!!

[@jwg19444]

Talent + patience = artistry; seriously well done!

[@jamesstanlake4064]

Nice little project and please do more like it.

[@slausonm]

Love your videos. Wish you and Robin did many more. Thank you for the time and effort you put in to these.

[@williamhardin5254]

Thanks for the video. I love seeing useful projects for the shop and I have just the perfect use for this one.

[@Gary.7920]

Great build Tom, Thanks for sharing Gary 75-Year-Old Home-Shop-Machinist in North West Arkansas

[@gayle3860]

Nice build Tom! Looks purdy!!

[@pinkeye00]

Really nice ... tripped on your channel after my own South Bend lathe rebuild. Love this.

[@howder1951]

Hey Tom, nice demonstration on the finish filing, this is something that takes time and patience to learn properly and the visual demonstration shows the steps of your technique. It would have been great to have a mentor like you in my youth! Cheers!

[@carver3419]

Nice work .... A few humble points: 1) I have (cheapskate) friends who have made similar setups using a trailer hitch ball. 2) If you ever make a Mark II, finish it with engine turning. 3) I use a little graphite to lube the ball in my Wilton Pow-R-Arm.

[@keithbee4856]

Yes Tom this is exactly the type of video I like. Make stuff that's what it's all about.

[@thomasutley]

Tom, you should’ve stopped while you were behind. It stopped being dog meat as soon as the file came out of the drawer. Really nice design and execution. Thanks for sharing!

[@DudleyToolwright]

Like? Wonderful work. The end product was Tom-typical-fantastic and as usual I learned something new. You hand work is really interesting and it serves to remind us that we don't necessarily need machines for beautiful, precision, work.

[@bulletbegone355]

very useful and very fine craftsmanship. I love to watch you do your thing and your unpretentious way of going about it.

[@sween187]

Love the way the back jaw moves very nice vice

[@stephenwagar2663]

Justa Dam Fine Video ! I Tend To Like This Kind Of ( So Called ) Simple Project As I'm Not A Machinist ! Just Now Watched It For A Second Time ! Great .

[@ytlechner1596]

Great job Tom... I've been following your posts for years... thank you for creating such great content. Keep 'em coming!!

[@edwinleach4013]

Great idea. I have something similar that attaches to the bed of my wood lathe. Thanks for the video. You do a great job explaining everything that you do and easy to follow.

[@garyhall867]

Beautiful Work well done 10/10.

[@valpanig]

Pretty cool, i went to community college in Royal Oak , MI and it is nice to know some serious tool-making took place in that city

[@Birender100]

Sir, Excellent workmanship keeping it fast and dirty. If we could have an indent in the top and bottom plate for the flat spring to fit in that, thereby removing the extra spring protruding out with the face of the plates.You inspire me a lot and am thankful to you. Take care. Cut Metal and not Finger.

[@milantrcka121]

The edge marking trick - awesome!

[@jackjr473]

Nice work. Im ready to build a few of these ball swivel mounts.

[@metalslingr]

We absolutely do like this kind of stuff. Nice video, Tom.

[@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476]

Absolutely wonderful craftsmanship at its very best!!, found your channel during short breaks in a night shift as an E.R./M.D. That exquisite work looks at least as precise / artistic as producing the finest jewelry!!. I don't need to mention the VERY high respect and admiration for you Tom, as well as for other dedicated and creative machinists & tool makers. Of course I've subbed!. Many thanks for sharing & God Bless!!

[@christophernewton2579]

Nice job Tom simple and easy

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Nice job , all it needs is the classic Tom Lipton brass knob !

[@jasonh3109]

Another great video Tom! Love the design, handwork involved and time you took to share it with us. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnswilley6764]

Tom that was beautiful craftsmanship; simplicity in design, and masterfully executed. I love it!

[@franksalterego]

If you really want to trick it out, there are several KZbinrs teaching themselves to engrave... It'd be right up your alley.

[@davidjohnson6965]

Definitely like this kinda stuff!! Great to see you building another work of art

[@nathanrippeto1469]

loved the build ..I have a cheap swivel vise I found but am thinking now I may build one like to use at work and show off another level of craftsmanship.. thanks

[@EdgePrecision]

I know you are trying to keep it simple. Maybe a further refinement instead of the twist knob to tighten it would be one of those cam levers. Like you can buy for tie down clamps. That way it would be harder to over travel the clamping plat as well.

[@milantrcka121]

Levers only in tight quarters. Otherwise awkward.

[@AtelierDBurgoyne]

That is a pretty neat idea for a quick action tightening feature. ❤

[@Gottenhimfella]

You mean, not like Tom shows at 2:21 , but more like a seat-post clamp on a bicycle?

[@EdgePrecision]

Gottenhimfella yes but it’s a off the shelf item. They are used in conjunction with clamps on a milling machine or drill press.

[@ClumsyCars]

exactly like a seat clamp post.

[@farmalltomf]

my friend, the magic number is 8...………………...times 10x10x10. Nice job, and a pleasure to see hand finish work.

[@tod_with_one_d3055]

Great project. I've always enjoyed your shop improvement videos.

[@phi376]

Excellent! I think that beautiful ground finish deserves a nice deep hot bluing, a lot like a fine Browning shotgun.

[@JeffCowan]

Lipton's dog meat is another man's caviar.

[@strangefruit8776]

I’m just glad he feels like he’s one of us laymen when really he’s a shop god.

[@gbowne1]

Meatloaf even.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

When only the best will do!

[@chybz]

Excellent video Tom, thank you !

[@jeffbenson6102]

That was a perfect little project and something I think we could all use, thanks!

[@1967Twotone]

Very nice. I really enjoy these types of projects when you do them. Thanks!

[@danterusso6354]

Just when I started to think that I had design skills! lol Brilliant job, sir. Well done and thank you for sharing.

[@isbcornbinder]

This was a great video. I just bought a ROTEX turret punch, similar to the one in the video. Happy New Hear.

[@pgs8597]

G’day Tom, top idea for the workshop, now I know what I’ll do with my spare towball. Cheers Peter

[@BuildSomthingCool]

Great design and a nice build😀

[@Tools4Machines]

Another cool and well executed OxTool project. Thanks, Tom. Cheers, Gary

[@ericrichards5862]

Great project Tom. I have found that if I bead blast with extra fine glass beads the ground surfaces resists scratching and finger print marks better. I think it surface hardens the mild steel.

[@adamengland2519]

This is a brilliant idea. I'm putting this on my to make list. Thanks for sharing

[@parkermusselman9824]

Love it! Really enjoyable to watch. Also the sort of thing I enjoy building on the weekends.

[@jmwarden1]

Very nice Tom, keep them coming.

[@Factory400]

That little sheet metal shear needs to appear in my shop.....I love that thing.

[@Adam-lv1uu]

Dogmeat surface grinded filed edges LOL I think you're selling yourself a little short brother great work

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Instead of meatloaf we get dogmeat. When I saw you marking the edge for the fancying up I wondered what you would do to it. I should have known you would use a "Lipton mill" on it. Very nice project and looks great too.

[@zopilotesky3014]

Nicely done. No visits from Mr Bozo! 👍 Love this type of content. Thanks for sharing.

[@goldeee666]

very attractive piece man. I used a 2in trailer hitch ball and some 1/2 in 6061 for a similar contraption to cut compound angles back when

[@James-fs4rn]

So much for the dog meat. It's another work of art. Maybe a piston style toggle clamp could be used in place of the knob as another option. Thanks