Making this unique and favourite tool even more awesome?

[@scottcarpenter5460]

I love that he shows his errors and is so humble for the great stuff he always pulls off. Definition of a Maker.

[@corinkayaker]

He is one of the best makers I ever worked with. Creative solutions to all problems….

[@domward8352]

I totally agree 👍🏼

[@PsychoStueyHappyKittens]

His mistakes are so relatable, too. Little boneheaded moves we all make.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Scott! :)

[@1nvisible1]

*This is a three week project for me:* "While I was off camera I made a simple wooden holder to hold dies."*

[@daver.236]

You're probably the most "honest" maker I watch on the Tube. I love your approach to things and your clear love for making stuff. I'll confess you've become a bit of a therapist to me over the past few years of watching your videos. There are times when watching one or ten of your videos is exactly what I need to soothe myself and take my mind out of ruminations and into a more clear and directed space. Thanks for what you do.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Dave - I'm really glad the videos help and thanks for sharing that with me! :)

[@TestPilotWally]

I've never even heard of a fly press before, but now I feel like I can't live without one! Thanks for showing us your ingenious tool holding mechanism. Beautiful!

[@harryhalfmoon]

Ha! I was thinking the exact same thing. Never heard of the device before this. KZbin recommendations FTW! Thank you so much Mr Pask.

[@janfieten2449]

@@harryhalfmoon Here in The Netherlands they are also used in the hospital, in the plaster cast room.

[@harryhalfmoon]

@@janfieten2449 I live there too but haven't seen them yet. I'll keep my eyes peeled next time I'm there. Bedankt voor de tip!

[@corydriver7634]

@@janfieten2449 what do they use it for in relation to plaster casts?

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it Wally! :)

[@Yackhammer75]

A short piece of stock welded to the tightening screw for the top die and you would have a tool less change set up. Still very brilliant in it's simplicity while allowing increased function. You sir are a master at that, and I love it.

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Always fun to watch you problem solve and make things efficient - and neat to see the "quiet" tools in action :)

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Tharemy glad you enjoyed it. The flypress really is my favourite tool and being quiet is one of the things I love about it. :)

[@williammaxwell1919]

Also, what is fun and amazing is that Pask is all over the place with his content; you're never quite sure which rabbit hole (or should that be "warren"?) he's going to dive down.Neil has an economy of words that many KZbinrs are oblivious to and under-appreciate that they would be better served if they chose not to "big-note " themselves, rather that they presented their "take on a subject" as sysinctly as possible. The American-German architect, Mies van der Rohe said, "Less is more". Neil has this in spades.

[@jaromir_kovar]

Thank you so much, Neil. You've absolutely blew my mind with the versatility of the fly press. This is a life saver as I cannot use even a small power hammer where I am due to the noise and I can tell from your video that a fly press will be able to do small forging stuff I need it to. That's not even talking about another video example of your ingenious way of problem solving. These fixture plates are amazing. And then you've gone and done it with giving us access to your free plans!! I am speechless. You are such a good man, Neil, thank you!

[@seanmehonoshen9440]

You don’t need the top block on the non-camming side. The cam will force the plate under the dovetail. So maybe the countersinking wasn’t wasted after all

[@PaskMakes]

You're right Sean, it isn't needed for the dovetail but it does have a purpose. It keeps any scale or debris from getting into the dovetails. :)

[@seanmehonoshen9440]

@@PaskMakes well if you ever need more clearance on one side you can take it off. A win for not welding it together

[@JoshWrightWoodworking]

watching the milling machine is so satisfying

[@lynxg4641]

Neil, absolutely have to agree, a fly press would be an amazing addition to most any persons' shop. This upgrade you've made for yours is an absolute major one, so well executed. Must be so great to be able to basically make nearly any tool or piece you need to make other stuff, your workshop is definitely super sweet and well setup, know there's lots of jealous hobbyist out there who watch your channel.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! As the title says it really is about my favourite tool, I just need to put the new tooling system to use. :)

[@davidwillard7334]

Your the One ! Who's Jealous ! Here !

[@ratpark5008]

What perfect instructional video! Not a moment wasted.

[@AllenKll]

Another great video... just a tiny nit pick... you don't need to peck drill mild steel; you can just jam right down through it. Peck drilling is more for cleaning chips out of deep holes, and drilling very hard materials - to let the bit cool for a moment.

[@kimber3865]

I can see the top of the fly press being modified so that it doesn't require a tool to release the die. also can see a method to align the die so that it's just slapping in the die and turning a lever for even faster tool change Maybe a small wheel at the end of the bolt and a step on the collar

[@LBJHJP50]

If you made the tool plate a square and chamfered all 4 sides you could spin it 90 degrees. Also you could mitre cut the flat bar to reduce the grinding time.

[@barthanes1]

You could mill a 45° chamfer on the other 2 edges of the tool base plate so you can rotate the tool 90°. I think some of the fullering dies would benefit.

[@Rikard_Nilsson]

I'm no smith so maybe I'm missing something but it seems to me you could probably quite easily make a quick release for the top die as well getting the change down to seconds.

[@snork_games]

The time lapse at 15:17 matching the speed of the tap make for some trippy footage. Just like those videos of prop planes with matching frame rates

[@facefromegypt5735]

With each new video, you add a new aspect of your creativity.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! I'm always learning and trying to improve. :)

[@pjhalchemy]

Outstanding Neil! Love the versatility and almost unlimited possibilities of your system. A true quick change system that can morph over time and use, just the best! Thanks for the great videography, your amazing mind and craftsmanship! Always a treat!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@georgecunningham9175]

I am consistently amazed (and amused) by your design and engineering skills. From concept to design to issues to resolutions to an amazing finished product..............Brilliant!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you George - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@eddiesmith5618]

SMED (single minute exchange of die) concept in action, outstanding! The building block of Lean Manufacturing, for home use! Well done.

[@jeffjackson2871]

Your creativity, skill and knowledge are unmatched, and you are so honest an humble showing everything during the build. I learn so much watching you, thank you!!

[@charlvanniekerk8009]

What a beautiful project. I'm sure it is going to really come in handy and its always a pleasure to see you use your mill and lathe! If I could suggest something in the eyes of speed and efficiency, you could turn the bolt which keeps the top part of the die in place into a handle so you don't have to grab an Allen-key every time but rather just twist it by hand

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Charl! I did think about doing that and I still might, the Allen key sits right there though so I'll see how I go. :)

[@limaluishenrique]

Usually, we create a solution when we have a problem to solve it. But, i love that you create a solution before the problem!

[@tomthompson7400]

an eccentric on the rear stop would be handy too ,,, but an elegant solution .

[@JessWLStuart]

I'm constantly amazed and mesmerized by Mr. Pask's creativity and excellent work!

[@ohasis8331]

I felt a real sense of happiness for you, get one toy, a bit of imagination and you're in toymaker heaven. Congratulations.

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! :)

[@rondavis191]

DeWalt better watch out, Pask is comming !!! good job , as usual.

[@uchennaokoroafor5814]

Hiiiiii...congratulations on your million subs...i missed it when you clocked it, I have been monitoring the count so that I could congratulate you...👏👏👏🥂

[@illuminant1129]

What an excellent job. Brilliantly explained as well. Nothing unnecessary. No hanging about.

[@dyingsanity3252]

Watching your channels evolution is genuinely inspiring. Scrap wood to machining, making one of a kind pieces to boats. Always wondering what's next.

[@VTRAddict]

I believe there is a guitar in the works... Part off #ggbo2022

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you enjoy channel! Making for me is about exploring new ideas and techniques and that's what keeps it fresh and exciting! :)

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very beautiful design. Really like how that is quick release design. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Jared! :)

[@SchysCraftCo.]

@@PaskMakes your very welcome sir.

[@paulvanzweel8287]

Another great video. Not many KZbin videos on Flypress use and tooling. What a handy piece of equipment. I use mine all the time.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Paul! :)

[@TheLayleaf1]

You could actually make it more compact by getting rid of the top plate at the fixed side. The dovetail will prevent upwards movement anyway. An added bonus is that you can use those extra counter sink after all.

[@PaskMakes]

You're right it isn't needed for the dovetail but it does have a purpose. It keeps any scale or debris from getting into the dovetails. :)

[@TheLayleaf1]

@@PaskMakes Machine shop work taught me that chips can even quantum tunnel into places previously thought impossible, but taking some extra precautions is fair enough. Thought I'd mention it in case you ever need that little bit of extra clearance ;)

[@DAKguy1941]

What I always like about your videos is use of precision, many yt machinists use overly complicated measuring equipment to make their projects but you show that these aren't always necessary to get precise results

[@PaskMakes]

I don't think I've really made anything that needs to be that precise but there would definitely be a place for that. :)

[@dawsie]

There is nothing more satisfying than when a section of the workshop comes together to make things easy but most of all fun to use, nice job🤗🤗🤗

[@PaskMakes]

You're right Angela, I definitely had that feeling with this one! :)

[@BenGreene]

Great idea, well implemented. The storage wall is neat too.

[@ricardo-iw9sq]

I absolutely love my fly presses, from flateing to bending to punching to cropping to pushing in and out bearings and a million more uses, I had a customer want me to design and build a small hydraulic press with interchangeable tooling so they can punch tube from 100m dia to 400mm dia 3mm thick so I said have seen or used fly presses and they said no they want hydraulic, I said ok but went and found a bar fly press made some punch and dies then told the customer to come in and see, it blew his mind at how simple and universal it was, he now has 7 presses set up and loves the fact it doesn't need power. I noticed on yours you have your clamping top bolt on the side, you need it at the front so you get more stroke and won't sheer the bolt off and if you bending anything yo can get more height on an angle. 👍👍👍👍

[@PaskMakes]

Awesome Ricardo! That's why I love them too, so versatile. The bolt for the top tool only limits the travel by a couple of millimetres. There isn't a heap of clearance on the bigger press, there's quite a bit more on my smaller one. :)

[@MakeEverything]

After playing with my new fly press I can really appreciate how great of an idea and design this is! Now ive got to get to the shop and make some! Awesome work!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Chris! It will be interesting to see how you set yours up! Thanks again for inviting us to your workshop! 😊

[@jethropebs]

Neil, your creativity and ability to work through challenges is simply amazing and inspiring. I believe that you have genius built into your genes and your channel, in my opinion is one of THE very best here on youtube!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Jeffrey! I just enjoy what I do and grateful for all the support! :)

[@jaecenwhite2590]

I think you’ve got a great balance of videos about making neat tooling and videos of using that tooling to make beautiful things.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Jaecen - it's always fun using homemade tools in a project and can't wait to properly test these. :)

[@michaelrafa100]

I love this channel!! I am a retired engineer and I have always designed items with at least one method of manufacturing in mind. Developing parts, assemblies, and products requires constant problem solving. I have enormous respect for those who can do this and enjoy it...not to mention share it on KZbin!! Great job!! I look forward to all of your future videos!!

[@DesignMakeFix]

Awsome job!! I find it hard to believe that Pask is doing all for himself in such a big workshop with such heavy machinery.

[@borjavivanco8600]

I'm out of words. Thank you for sharing, This is a Gift

[@plainnpretty]

So simple but so brilliant and you done a nice job putting it all together even a wall rack to hold the toys thanks for sharing

[@jolujo5842]

Beautiful work. Always better to spend the time now to save alot of time later. I was very lucky as a young man in my early 20's , after passing my first welding cerification. And to have worked under 2 great mentors. They always stressed the need for jigs and fixtures.

[@shoofle]

depending on how you've sized the die holders you might be able to make them indexable to four rotational positions by putting chamfers on the front and back

[@samanthadean1083]

Amazing job, Neil!!! Really proves the old adage: if you want something done right, do it yourself!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@barry.w.christie]

Nothing better than watching someone who knows what they are doing ... excellent :)

[@PaskMakes]

I'm not sure I really do know what I'm doing Barry but I'm giving it a go! Thank you. :)

[@Brian_Of_Melbourne]

Great design and execution. All I'll add is that the cam lever could be improved a touch by rotating its action to 3 o'clock rather than 1 o'clock. Also make it the opposite sense, i.e. clockwise to engage and anticlockwise to release. Watching you engaging (at 16:18) by pushing at the back at a less than easy angle made me realise this. Pulling to tighten will be easier too I think. All you'll need to watch is that the handle clears access to the attachment bolt when it is fully disengaged (anti-clockwise). Hope that helps.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

That cam lever bending was just awesome.

[@estern001]

Put a handle like the lever on the bolt holding the die. That way you never have to reach for the wrench. Very cool project!

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

Great job, Neal! Thanks for showing us how.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Wow, Neil. That was wonderful & fun. I love infrastructure builds. Thanks for sharing with us all.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Vickie - glad you enjoyed it! :)

Apart from the fact that I find most of the projects super interesting, I would like to praise the cinematic quality. Super picture quality, good illumination, never boring, but not too fast either, so you can understand everything well. Thanks for the great videos!

[@PaskMakes]

That's awesome feedback Konstantin - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@joepie221]

Nicely done. That project and concept was time well spent. You'll reap the rewards for years to come.

[@jamesa7506]

Tops ,my friend, you're truly Tops!

[@markwatters6875]

Great press plate mate. Thanks for the video 👍🇦🇺

[@Rouverius]

That's a great system. Super convenient but more importantly giving you more time to work the iron while it's still hot.

[@peetkoolstra3891]

I really like the way you always come up with ideas and selusions. And it's even realaxing to look at the video's.

[@christians6734]

Nice video, excellent craftsmanship meets fully equipped workshop

[@petercowell2051]

Some great tooling ideas. Thanks Neil.

[@Druforithe]

I love watching Pask work! It has been entertaining and educational to watch as he acquires tools, learns how to use them, and then customizes them to fit his style. Of course Pask loves the fly-press: it’s just a giant stationary hand tool! lol

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you enjoy the videos! And you're right it is just a big hand tool! :)

[@threeriversforge1997]

Rock solid craftsmanship and design. Always a pleasure to visit your shop, Pask.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - you're welcome anytime! :)

[@rentregagnant]

You know you are going to see amazing things when Pask says: "While I was doing X I also made A, B, C, D, etc. [ 14:38 ]. (And, yes, always a highly professional finish.) Well done!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Great work. The freedom of fantasy, solving the matters, having useful tools, that's great.

[@Korgon2013]

So cool making modern jigs for an old tool. Well done!

[@WNCworks]

I've been a machinist for 35 years, so I can relate to making jigs for saving time and changeovers. You've got me looking for a fly press now, as it would be very handy in my shop. Wonderful video!

[@tasror]

So bloody satisfying to watch, both the creation and then the use of it. Well done mate.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much mate - glad yo enjoyed it! :)

[@ildefonsogiron4034]

Today I learned quite a few things I'll probably never use in my life, but it's very enticing watching you make things and get some inspiration. Best regards.

[@arkledovinar]

Awesome my friend. Had similar ideas but you put it to another level. Keep up the good work and give inspiration to the new generation of DIY builders

[@Robpearceknives]

This just might be one of my favorite builds you’ve done. Makes me want to find a fly press.

[@PaskMakes]

That's awesome Robert - thanks very much! :)

[@mckutzy]

I like these jig plates... It does make things go quicker, if not more efficiently. Plus looks professional with all your custom tooling. Me personally, Ive done similar, but had a handle attached like Epoxy sealed wood or plastic. Just to soften the blow a bit when your not too sure when you hit that lever to secure you tool... you dont just rightly square your palm with a some what hard corner. Or another idea is , just keep a dedicated small brass hammer or pounder tool for the presses... EDIT: Try not to ground to moving surfaces.... Ground to base or at the point of welding, as to avoid arc striking the bearing(s), machined sliding surfaces ect... One can seize an entire machine like this if an high enough amp strike occurs.

[@marcsenteney3160]

Amazing work sir! You have really expanded your skills to a new level! Well done sir!

[@SpartanORGN]

I don't know if it's the Australian accent, the knowledgable explanation or that quiet confidence, but I can never stop watching these videos. I don't even do metal work, never seen this machine before.

[@stavros_katsopr]

Kudos, just kudos mate! And a massive thanks for all the free plans, cheers! Be well, enjoy whatever you love.

[@luccapiancatelli6446]

Fabulous design! Surely will help you while forging. Thanks for the video!

[@SAIDMADE]

Beautiful! I respect people who know how to do something with their hands.

[@garybaris139]

Very nice job, especially seeing as you went the extra mile and made the wall mount die organiser.

[@SparrowStockwell]

You really made that fly press work in lots of different ways for yourself! Super upgrade!

[@robertonunes6357]

your works are incredibly inspiring, congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Roberto! :)

[@sapelesteve]

Fantastic work Neil! That fly press and accessories turned out great and I am sure will be very useful in your shop. 👍👍👏👏

[@harlanbarnhart4656]

You make a convincing case for the fly press. Very versatile.

[@darrelltaylor5492]

Thanks for showing your old tools I love the fly presses and I like the way you used the cam lever for your your little slide deck there that's pretty right on the money I like that

[@amarkovmpls]

Ingenious, impressive, AND amusing, as always. I want to be like Neil when I grow up.

[@Thoron_of_Neto]

Wow, as usual, I am amazed by your workmanship!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Thoron! :)

[@casstarre4131]

Awsome build, I think I could use something like it. But with a few modifications, I'm gonna start drawing tonight!👌🏻 And a tip! When you're countersinking, use half the drill speed of the largest diameter what you're going to countersink, and double the cutting-oil and double drilling pressure. It will stop chatter, give a super clean surface and your countersink bits will last way longer.👍🏻

[@HomeDistiller]

If you weld your dies at a 45° angle they might be a little better for longer forging.. Like the hammer dies on a power hammer

[@wizrom3046]

"Paddle pop stick"... Yum. I remember paddle pops from the truck when I was a kid. Banana paddle pops! 😎

[@Anon_Omis]

If you're looking for a quick project on the mill, most milling vices ha e a channel milled in the bottom where the holes for the bolts that hold it to the table are. You can make some blocks that fit into these channels that will register with the T slots of the mill table. This means you can easily take the vice on and off without having to tram it back in each time.

[@anmafab]

I really enjoy your metalworking videos too. Already so proficient with your mill and lathe after only a short time

[@djl9731]

Thanks Pask. Your videos always bring joy to my day!

[@johncoulter9287]

Great build. I might give it a go. Thank you

[@dale1956ties]

Thanks for another fascinating video. I really appreciate the way you include your thought processes and problem solving during the fabrication of stuff like this. Well done indeed!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Soggyliquid]

I feel like you could bevel all edges of the quick tool so you could rotate it if need be

[@outsidescrewball]

Great build and video production

[@lester44444]

Oooh like camera equipment! Ingenious :)

[@killerkane1957]

It’s all about the tooling! Great job!

[@bernieshort6311]

I would never have thought to use a fly press to forge steel, it’s the kind of tool I associate with pushing say bearings in/out. So, I am impressed with your additional use of the tool and even more impressed with the quick-change tooling system. Although a lot of time to produce, once done it will save a ton of time in the future. Thanks for sharing.

[@itatane]

That was a lovely interesting video, especially showing the adjustments you had to make here and there on the fly(press).

[@aries6776]

I had no intention of ever making a fly press but the clear step by step walkthrough of how you made it and made adjustments was really excellent. But by the end I now need a fly press in my life!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Dr.CandanEsin]

Genius is not made but born as is. Admirable. I Remind Ed Stafford while watching you. Two geniuses in two different areas.