Preparing To Build The First Ranalah! | Reviving History

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Dominic Chinea

Dominic Chinea

Күн бұрын

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@stevewebster5219
@stevewebster5219 2 жыл бұрын
I have no use for an English wheel, I will never buy one or use one but I have found this series absolutely fascinating and engrossing. Thanks to all the skilled craftsmen that have made this happen.
@MikeB_UK
@MikeB_UK 9 күн бұрын
Dom, I have only just discovered your channel and this series and slowly binge watching my way thought it all and loving it. I am so impressed at what you have done. I used to rebuild cars and engines as a hobby in my 20's so love all your work, One thought on how the whitemetal insertions could have been done: If a very accurate T shape part existed in the factory with a flat top plate and a threaded long leg in the centre, the main Ranalah body could have been put on a known very level surface, the T part screwed into the cylindrical 'nut' and put into its hole with some sort of seal round the bottom of the circular hole. By using a circular spirit level the top of the T could be made totally level to the base reference and held there by one person whilst another poured the white metal into the circular hole. Tip the Ranalah on its back so the other hole needing it's pin is now vertical, and the T piece can be screwed out to meet the pin that needs to be at 90 degrees to it. Again needs holding like this by one person as the pin is in a circular well. The bottom circular hole sealed up somehow whilst all this is being done, then whitemetal can poured in by another person to hold the pin part. Pure specualtion on my part, but if I was back 70+ years in time, that's how I'd do it as you just need one accurate metal plate on a thread and a circular or 2 axis flat spirit level. It would be amazing to find out how it was really done.
@pedrokd5439
@pedrokd5439 4 күн бұрын
Babbit was used for poured bearings on early 20's and 30's car main and conrod bearings.
@peterhofmann8292
@peterhofmann8292 5 ай бұрын
Wow Dom, that "jig" you guys created to line everything up is just amazing. Once again thanks for taking us along on the journey
@The-RA-Guy
@The-RA-Guy 2 жыл бұрын
This is a terrific example of how the quality of design has a telling effect on the accuracy and ease of production. Your series resonates with so much engineering skill from the past yet ties in wonderfully the use of modern tech. Yet what makes it is you, your enthusiasm and your dream. You are rapidly becoming a national treasure Dom whilst feeling like our best mate.
@samrodian919
@samrodian919 2 жыл бұрын
Ive had to stop the video at where Jon shows you the taps and dies. They were made about 3/4 of a mile from where I have lived for the past 65 years Lehman, Archer and Lane were amongst the premier threading firms in the 20 th Century here in the UK. Situated in Forest Road Hainault, Ilford, Essex. They went out of business sometime in the 1980' or 90's My late brother Derek was apprenticed as a thread grinder starting in 1965 there and passed out in 1970. He married in 1972 and went to work for a company in Haverhill Suffolk founded by two former employees of LAL as a skilled thread grinder. One of my other brothers Christopher also worked for LAL also but in what capacity I do not know. Incidentally my next door neighbour also worked at LAL for years in the canteen. So seeing those taps and dies and wrenches brings back fond memories for me. Thank you Dom.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing, I’m so glad you found the video! They are in safe hands, jon will look after them!
@bozz1954
@bozz1954 2 жыл бұрын
In my 51 years as a sheet metal worker I’ve gone through all of the areas of the trade from hollowing and raising to using lasers and cnc. So everything you do is so interesting to me Dom. Great vid’s, keep em’ coming
@oogkauwgum5123
@oogkauwgum5123 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant camerawork! Two guys with no heads drooling over some steel bits. Love it!
@andrewking7183
@andrewking7183 2 жыл бұрын
As always great video, brilliant jig, this also took me on a trip down memory lane to a youth starting his engineering apprenticeship in 1966 at a tap and die manufacturer Lehmann, Archer and Laine. Thank you for the interesting entertainment and the mostly good memory's of learning a trade (apart from centerless grinding!)
@samrodian919
@samrodian919 2 жыл бұрын
Andrew did you know an apprentice named Derek Marriott at Lehman’s?
@grandaded
@grandaded 2 жыл бұрын
This Sunday afternoon slot has become my "number 1 watch of the week" Dom. Unmissable!
@Geraldbux-411
@Geraldbux-411 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the british caledonian. Its
@jimbrizendine6188
@jimbrizendine6188 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dom, Having been a fabricator for many years the only improvement I can see would be to make something that comes off of your vertical shaft that would support the front and back of the wheel shaft. Always better to support both ends. Keep up the great work. Good luck with it.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to but the other end is set in the babbitt so there’s not much I can do! I will tip the machine into its back to set the top axle
@simonevanschaik9224
@simonevanschaik9224 2 жыл бұрын
If it is Sunday evening it’s time to watch Dom. I so wish i could learn to weld, i’m pretty creative but this looks like so much fun! I might need to look around here in 🇳🇱 If there are any Dutch people watching this please contact me!!
@Dudleymiddleton
@Dudleymiddleton 2 жыл бұрын
14:50 Just like a 10 year old kid getting the big meccano set for christmas lol! Your sheer enthusiasm is what keeps it going - looking forward to seeing the first bit of wheeling!
@Geraldbux-411
@Geraldbux-411 2 жыл бұрын
Wait for it 10:49 oooh! 10:51 ohh! 10:53 ooh 11:03 ooh! 11:07 oh yes looky looky 11:12 oh stop, oh no this too much! Volcanic eruption and seismic explosions' .
@johnmurrell3175
@johnmurrell3175 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see the progress. One thing you have not talked about or I may have missed is how you aged the castings to remove the stresses which will cause them to change shape. In the 'bad' old days the castings were often left outside to literally 'weather' so the natural temperature cycles over a year or so relieved the stresses. No doubt there are better & quicker ways now.
@samrodian919
@samrodian919 2 жыл бұрын
John Murrell, that's an interesting and thought provoking comment. I'm not sure how Dom would go about " normalising" the big casting in the modern age other than doing it as they did it years ago.. I'm not sure Dom's viewers nor myself would want t wait a year or more for the castings to settle down.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
I did discuss this with Chris at the foundry but we decided it wasn’t really necessary there is no machining happening to the casting, we will find out!
@johnmurrell3175
@johnmurrell3175 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineas No machining but you are aligning the various moving parts though they are set in white metal. If the castings do move you can just melt the white metal and realign them but a bit awkward if this happens after delivery to the customers premises. My experience of casting movement is limited - it caused us grief when we wanted some close tolerance castings made and machined in a hurry. This was in the 1980's and I am not sure how they got round the problem, I was too concerned with keeping things running until the replacement castings arrived and were machined.
@sentinelpetemellor5312
@sentinelpetemellor5312 2 жыл бұрын
Dom May be an adjustable cup that slides up and down the Center shaft , this to be held to the shaft with a wing bolt. This is to retain the Babbitt metal when you pour it in. The cup may need some clay to seal it. I can do you a scratch if you message me and one for an idea to hold the top pin Pete
@linseyyoung1772
@linseyyoung1772 2 жыл бұрын
The folks from the original incarnation of Ranalah would be proud of you Dom. I can't wait to see the first new one complete.
@patrickhostler5939
@patrickhostler5939 2 жыл бұрын
So therapeutic to watch a craftsman at work!!!
@nigeleaton5715
@nigeleaton5715 2 жыл бұрын
So pleased to hear you say "Babbitt", I can stop yelling at the screen now. :-) Can I recommend Keith Rucker's "Vintage Machinery" channel to you Dom? What he doesn't know about Babbitt bearings can be written on a stamp with a sharpie. He's a great guy and loves collaborations, so I'm sure he'd have some good advice for the next stage.
@kram7917
@kram7917 2 жыл бұрын
Keith has made several instructive videos on pouring Babbitt bearings. Look for the Diresta band saw project which has many similarities with yours
@wsherratt5159
@wsherratt5159 2 жыл бұрын
Great update from the Garden of England Dom. Thanks for the update. What a journey! The best of it is that your desire to bring the Ranalah back to life has brought those skilled engineers into the spotlight. I just think it’s a great story that should be on TV. C’mon Aunty, get a wiggle on! Thanks for what you do matey. Wayne
@andrewdking
@andrewdking 2 жыл бұрын
That was brilliant. Once difficult jobs are now so much easier with 3D CAD design and laser cutting. Image having to design that yourself, then cutting it all out with a bandsaw, mill and hand files. Your welding / erecting table is such a useful piece of capital equipment
@mikehardy7060
@mikehardy7060 2 жыл бұрын
I commented it before, this is such a fantastic project. I cannot think of any other that is such a sincere and heartfelt recreation of such an iconic piece of engineering history. Truly wonderful
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the continued support it means a lot..
@johnmathews3027
@johnmathews3027 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice work, when you TIG welding lasered sheet it helps a lot to clean lasered Edge first to get rid of the mill scale, Great video, thanks for sharing
@thediddly
@thediddly 2 жыл бұрын
Dom, I'm unsure if you will see this, but regardless I suspect your 90deg axle jig could work like this. A clearanced pipe to suit the horizontal axle will go onto the end of this axle, and a long threaded branch (big arse nut) at 90 deg to suit the thread of the vertical section. To remove, you lower the thread out of the branch and slip off the pipe from the axle. For the axle: it will be heavy, so this may introduce creep (sag) when installing to center You have a few options in my mind; counter balance the weight of the axle to be installed with an opposing weight fixed to the pipe/branch jig to keep it straight and balanced. This jig needs to be both parallel and square depending on which elevation you look at. This jig will need to be used until the "lead" is poured in. I suspect you will need a face plate with the correct diameter hole with a spout up top with which to pour it in. This could potentially be mounted to your jig. Another option is: A clearanced pipe as before, and a 90 deg branch, except instead of a thread, you could use a pipe again, or use a semicircular pipe which could be swung out of the way to remove it once done. This is not the best option but there you have it. Holding the axle in position, you could use a machined quadrant of a ring that has the correct inside dimensions of the frames bore, and the outside dimensions of the axle. This would be effectively a pedestal/saddle to set the correct clearance/space needed in the bore that would become sacrificial once the "lead" is poured. Another option is a perforated cage to locate it This really all depends if you will pour in the working position, or on its back. Hope this helps
@StephenBoyd21
@StephenBoyd21 2 жыл бұрын
This project is amazing. The level of engineering that went into the original wheels and the level of engineering that is going into the new wheels is mind blowing.
@MidEngineering
@MidEngineering 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! & really nice to see those old L.A.L. Tap & die sets. I've got a few taps & dies made by Lehman, Archer & Lane. My dad worked there once upon a time - their factory was just up the road from me. (Fairlop one stop from Hainault on the Central line...)
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@paulp96275
@paulp96275 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dom for the whole series of this remarkable rebirth of a wonderful machine I bet you had a secret jig around the workshop with excitement your enthusiasm to see this through is fanbloodytastic stay safe 👍👨🏻‍🏭
@Flintsstone555
@Flintsstone555 2 жыл бұрын
Love this series and love your enthusiasm for these fabulous tools. The story you told in the first episode was almost to good to be true...you now OWN the company Ranalah which has such an amazing history! One small suggestion: when you start your production for "real" you should do an addition to the casting name so it reads "Ranalah 2.0". I'm thinking ahead here. The original machines are almost 100 years old now and in another 100 years your Ranalah's will not be distinguishable from them. So on the 2:nd hand market there might be a controversy: is it from the first batch that were made in the 1940th or is it from the Dom batch? Which of the two versions will be more desirable in the future is hard to say...I'm leaning towards your version being the one to get and then you'd want it to show on the machine for bragging rights! 😊
@neilkennykenny4113
@neilkennykenny4113 2 жыл бұрын
I had to lower the volume down on this video between 10:00-12:00 in case my wife got the wrong idea.. lol Can't wait to see the white metal being poured, I can believe you've brought the Ranalah from the history manuals to a life again like the phoenix.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Haha sorry about that!!
@graemeling3724
@graemeling3724 2 жыл бұрын
What a delight to accompany you on you Ranalah journey. Your enthusiasm for everything you do is infectious.
@johnvaluk1401
@johnvaluk1401 2 жыл бұрын
Your passion for this project is just amazing. Love to see this coming together for you. Cheers!!
@MisterGenie21
@MisterGenie21 2 жыл бұрын
You probably won‘t become a billionaire but deserve a place in history for preserving and more important documenting an almost lost piece of history in production. If I had the space for a Ranalah, I would buy one from you. :D
@scubaroo
@scubaroo 2 жыл бұрын
thank you dom for making the internet worth having!!
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Your so welcome haha
@allansinfield9634
@allansinfield9634 2 жыл бұрын
Cracking update Dom! Can hear the excitement in your voice. Well done! You (and the team) are smashing it 👍
@lesleysmith5623
@lesleysmith5623 2 жыл бұрын
Better than any comedy, drama or documentary on TV. Expect it’ll be quite emotional completing your first Ranalah.
@stevetheflub235
@stevetheflub235 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, excellent, it's all moving a pace. Good old John, it's great having mates like him. In the day I would've turned parts like for you, eye sight not so good these days. Have a good week Dom, can't wait for next step.
@arthurgordon6072
@arthurgordon6072 2 жыл бұрын
A Whitworth tap and die set! What a find!
@DavePawson
@DavePawson 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, kudos to Dan for the video, continues to be interesting.
@s3aham
@s3aham 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video Dom,have really enjoyed your work bringing this to life,i used to use one when i was in the RAF,in the early 90's,then when i went back in late 90's to a differant station as a contractor,there was the same English Wheel i had used 7 years earlier.
@tomlee812
@tomlee812 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Thanks for letting us come along on your journey.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome! Glad your enjoying it!
@bar1066
@bar1066 2 жыл бұрын
Happy for you Dom. This journey has made excellent viewing.👍🇬🇧
@davidwelch6796
@davidwelch6796 2 жыл бұрын
I know little of engineering practice but it seems to me that you are working to very high standards and it was a joy to see the laser cut tripod coming together. Modern methods to help reproduce a very accurate copy of the original. Very satisfying to watch, thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for this worthwhile project. Now I must look up the difference between babbit and lead.
@rogerbond7811
@rogerbond7811 2 жыл бұрын
Liked John's tap and did sets proper threads 55°.
@richardtaylor2449
@richardtaylor2449 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dom Ranalah and Therepairshop excellent 🔥🔥🔧🔧👍👍
@ian_morg
@ian_morg 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this journey, it is so interesting to see how these things work and what steps are needed and the tools required to remake such amazing tools. Better than TV!
@andypandy955
@andypandy955 2 жыл бұрын
I think to avoid any problems rather than adjustable feet drill 3 holes in the floor and use anchor or rawl bolts then adjust using nuts either side of the bolt for height less chance of the jig moving moving during pouring. Just an idea to prevent mistakes this is standard practice in the aircraft industry for floor jigs. Great video very informative and interesting. Well done Dom.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea! Thank you
@johnforeman6620
@johnforeman6620 2 жыл бұрын
From my understanding of the proposed method the jig is clamped to the cast frame so will not move. The legs on the jig are to make set-up easier. If the jig is bolted down it would mean that the heavy cast frame would have to be moved to align with the jig. If a production line was set up, fine, but for short production, I would think not worth the effort.
@peterw2845
@peterw2845 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Dom , this is some journey you and all your team have been on , congrats to everyone , when that part slid onto the keyed shaft was something else
@roydavies260
@roydavies260 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed it very much. Thanks Dom. Best wishes
@MrMattDat
@MrMattDat 2 жыл бұрын
What a story!!! Wonderful!
@seananthonyegan3395
@seananthonyegan3395 2 жыл бұрын
Your deserve a big thank you for keeping these Heritage skills alive you have such passion for these long gone crafts.😁
@daz41262010
@daz41262010 2 жыл бұрын
awesome Dom I'm so glad to see it all coming together nicely :)
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much,
@snooziesuzi
@snooziesuzi 2 жыл бұрын
The dream is becoming reality … so well done here Dom 👏🏻👏🏻
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks suzi!
@paulwhiteman3625
@paulwhiteman3625 2 жыл бұрын
Another step closer, Dom. Really exciting times.
@ACatKrom
@ACatKrom 2 жыл бұрын
Once you get proof of concept with the jig, and into production volume. I would have a jig cast out of iron, to make sure it doesn't move over time from welding stress, to fit with theme of staying as original as possible. Also have it locate off of the frame instead of floating in space and standing on the floor. I had to google meccano set.. In the US its called erector set
@andymccabe6712
@andymccabe6712 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not an expert in this field (but that never stops anyone on KZbin..!)...but I'd be surprised if a piece made from this size of plate would move, especially if welded carefully. Also, a big casting would be expensive. Also, am I right in thinking that the pieces being set in 'babbitt' only have to be true relative to each other and so don't need their position fixed accurately relative to the whole machine hence no need to fix the jig to the machine ... ?! Just a few meandering thoughts.......
@ACatKrom
@ACatKrom 2 жыл бұрын
@@andymccabe6712 That jig is what makes or breaks this entire adventure. if the rollers are off from each other, it won't work as well as the original. Castings are cheap, the tooling for them is the cost.
@TheOwlman
@TheOwlman 2 жыл бұрын
My only suggestion is that if you have never poured Babitt to go and watch some of Keith Rucker's videos - he has recently been pouring bearings of this material rather than retainers as you are, but the principles remain the same and it may save you some heartache with freezing and crystalisation. "The Jimmy Diresta Bandsaw Restoration 14" has some good coverage of pouring a bottom bearing into a heavy casting and was only posted a couple of weeks ago.
@andrewfinch2009
@andrewfinch2009 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating piece, Dom. Not quite sure I totally follow entirely but your enthusiasm is a bright spot in my day. Thanks for that
@sstorholm
@sstorholm 2 жыл бұрын
A note on the Babbitt material. There’s a lot of different formulations and secret blends of it floating around, but they all do the same thing, and are mostly equivalent. I’d wager that along the production of those English wheels, the formulation changed at least a couple times, depending on who was supplying the Babbitt ingots at any given time.
@andreVE4BK
@andreVE4BK 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Dom!… Nothing stopping you now. I know you will be successful with your wheeling machine endeavour. 👍
@arvana
@arvana 2 жыл бұрын
The original threaded hand-wheel shaft has those chunky V-welds on it - is that to key it into the white metal? Will you be adding those same welds onto the new pieces?
@DisgruntledGrunt
@DisgruntledGrunt 2 жыл бұрын
Admittedly, I’m no engineer so you’ll have to forgive what may be a stupid question. Why use lead and not a machined bushing made from something like phosphor bronze? Wouldn’t that be more durable and easier to replace than lead for centering those parts? Or is it that you’re trying to recreate exactly how the original machines were made? I love what you’re doing, by the way. They really knew how to make machines that lasted way back then. Not like today where nothing is built to last. Keep up the amazing work.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Yes I am trying to make them as close to the way they were made originally as possible, theres definitely lots of other, maybe easier ways to do it but I want to make these just like they did
@DisgruntledGrunt
@DisgruntledGrunt 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineas Gotcha, well, you’re definitely doing that. Best of luck completing them.
@mythreestars61
@mythreestars61 2 жыл бұрын
looking great dom interesting to see how you are doing keep up the good work
@outlineon
@outlineon 2 жыл бұрын
Genius set up for the white metal to go in. Good work Dom👍
@135tp
@135tp 2 жыл бұрын
have you considered using the jig you made to mount the vertical parts and then having a fixture machined that will mount where the lower cradle goes and will hold the horizontal axle in the right position? might be easier to break it up into 2 operations especially if you have to lay it back to pour the babbitt for the horizontal axle.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it will be 2 processes with the machine on its back for the second pour of the top axle, there may be another little Stand or jig needed for that one but not as complicated
@negotiableaffections
@negotiableaffections 2 жыл бұрын
Fun to see a dream become a reality for a guy whose fame is based on doing the same for others, congrats Dom. Btw I'd put another brace between the legs of that jig, nearer to the ground. I imagine its going to see a lot of work so by, SNAFU rules, belt, braces and assuage the Gods! Good luck my friend.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I did debate another bar tying them all together yeah.. I may add that in just the be safe.. Thanks!
@davidereira4595
@davidereira4595 Жыл бұрын
I like the Fairlop mark. My Aunt lived in Hanault.
@barrymctrustery5715
@barrymctrustery5715 2 жыл бұрын
Wel Dom love watching your channel it is nice to know even with all your knowledge its nice to hear you ask for help and information on various things you are doing . Is one thing i learnt that you are never to old to learn and never be frightened to ask for help good luck to you in all you do. I found something on KZbin that might be of interest to you and would love to get hold of one '' a Fractal Vice '' it is designed to hold nearly any shaped item seems nobody makes them
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen those vices! I’d love one, very cool things thanks for watching
@johnforeman6620
@johnforeman6620 2 жыл бұрын
Would a system of slots and wedged keys in the round bar be easier/quicker to assemble and disemble than the stated plan of threading and nuts? You are doing a proper job.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea!
@johnforeman6620
@johnforeman6620 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineas I will let you know where to send the cheque!
@richardwhatton1249
@richardwhatton1249 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent Dom, it’s looking fantastic and I’m fascinated to see how you pour the “lead” into that top horizontal housing? Kind regards, Richard.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to tip the frame onto its back! I need to figure out a way to do that.. haha
@thediddly
@thediddly 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineas i mentioning something before, but I'm unsure if the bore for the axle is machined or cast? This can affect what methods you end up using as a machined surface as you know will be more consistent. Now i know you will be pouring on its back i suggest you support the jig you need to make, as you may get a deflection from the length of the thread sticking out unsupported including the weight of the axle it's being held to. Also to help with alignment consider making a flat on the jig to use a level on for consistency
@lynnhaswell1690
@lynnhaswell1690 2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video Dom - Bad news about your power cut, that's the last thing you needed. Seeing the laser type machine at work brought back memories of when I worked at a Laser Manufacturer- Facinating- 🤞things go better for you next week.
@MURDOCK1500
@MURDOCK1500 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting stuff. I wouldn't have guessed that fixture material was babbitt alloy? I assumed it was plumbers lead [70% lead 30% tin]? I'm looking forward to seeing how you pour the molten babbitt into the horizontal casting? If I did it, it'd end up down my boots 😆
@luketalkin5000
@luketalkin5000 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to support the horizontal member on the inner side of the bearing to assure there is no droop in the setup. Critical.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t as that inside is set in the babbit! It should be ok…
@mikefisher9992
@mikefisher9992 2 жыл бұрын
I remember see the original Joseph Whitworth machines at the science museum in Manchester.
@mikestrang6229
@mikestrang6229 2 жыл бұрын
when I lived in England I found at boot sales Lemen archer and lane sets like those for my working on old English cars they live here in Alaska now.
@stevenharrison1406
@stevenharrison1406 2 жыл бұрын
Just wondered if there was any particular reason for choosing TIG welding over MIG. Really enjoy watching the videos
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Just a bit cleaner and I don’t have to grind everything down after
@ejharrop1416
@ejharrop1416 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!! Great to see a classic and amazing tool come to life . Cheers mate!
@marciabaldwin2506
@marciabaldwin2506 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Dom I have found your videos fascinating ♥️
@roywells8065
@roywells8065 2 жыл бұрын
Well done buddy it’s coming along nicely.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Almost there
@meirionevans5137
@meirionevans5137 2 жыл бұрын
Honest Jon, a real diamond.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
He really is!
@bobt3374
@bobt3374 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dom what an excellent advance in the build i admire your commitment with the build along with all the other work you do. I look forward to these videos each week as i am not an engineer but i love the work rate. Take care
@paulsouth3926
@paulsouth3926 2 жыл бұрын
It's all coming together, well done. Just a bit concerned that the top shaft that is 90 degrees to the vertical datum will only be Supported at one end. With the best will in the world that has the danger of drooping on its unsupported end!
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s a concern, but the top axle will be set with the machine on its back and I may make another small stand to support the threaded shaft, I think jt should be ok
@johnforeman6620
@johnforeman6620 2 жыл бұрын
For the top pouring the cast frame is rotated 90 degrees, so the axis becomes vertical, reducing the likelyhood ofdroop.
@A2Z1Two3
@A2Z1Two3 2 жыл бұрын
Why did you not do a trial fit against the machine prior to final welding? Much easier to adjust if needed . Loving this .
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
I did have a quick look, but that wasn’t really worth filming!
@A2Z1Two3
@A2Z1Two3 2 жыл бұрын
@@DominicChineas That makes sense , you did check before final weld , just did not film it . I have been following this story from the original search, loved the pattern making and castings , now looking forward to see more of your own expertise in the assembly. If this was to become a production line , it would be like your dream come true.
@The_Cotswold_Engineer
@The_Cotswold_Engineer 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant work again as always! Beautiful machines, I dream of the day I have a big enough workshop (and back balance) to own one!
@josephdonovan1117
@josephdonovan1117 2 жыл бұрын
I have enjoyed watching your quest to revive the Ranalah. My question is simply, since you now own the rights to the ranalah. I assume that you are able to update or change the machine as you would like. I am sure if the engineers,( back when the Rnalah was being designed ) would used every modern piece to make their machine the best above the rest. With that being said, Why didn,t you upgrade the babbit bearings to newer modern ball bearings and races? They can hold your angle and geometry angles to tighter and longer lasting values. thank you for your videos. Joe D
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am trying to re make the machines just as they did before, The babbitt is not actually a bearing in this situation, the wheels do run on ball bearings, the babbitt is just holding the axles inside the cast frame.. Thanks for the comment!
@boldford
@boldford 2 жыл бұрын
Is John making due allowance for any "work hardening" of the original wheels?
@keithclayton654
@keithclayton654 2 жыл бұрын
Genius Dom,just love this channel keep them coming,a great watch 😎🤗
@richardsweet5068
@richardsweet5068 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see these machines rising like a phoenix.
@tekkydaveU
@tekkydaveU 2 жыл бұрын
I had to turn down the volume when you & Jon were drooling over the tap & die sets in case my wife thought I was watching something I shouldn't be 😲
@mechanoid5739
@mechanoid5739 2 жыл бұрын
Rather than making a sleeve for the top shaft/axle why don't you make a block like a VEE block and clamp. That way you won't run the risk of the shaft not sitting square in the bush due to the clearance.
@genecamp5418
@genecamp5418 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. It's all going to work great. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.
@amazinplays7813
@amazinplays7813 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating as usual, loved it!
@TheKnacklersWorkshop
@TheKnacklersWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Dom, Excellent video... so nice to see the Ranalah coming together... Looking forward to seeing the next step... Take care. Paul,,
@brianmicky7596
@brianmicky7596 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dom, What a fantastic journey you had , I get so excited for you, (Don't work yourself to hard, I think your on the right track, take your time, All the Best Brian 🤗😎
@MrJacksaun
@MrJacksaun 2 жыл бұрын
Dom, why not just design it to use modern bearings instead, so an owner can replace them when needed?
@moonstarer55
@moonstarer55 2 жыл бұрын
A perfect way to end my Sunday. Great video Dom. Our enthusiasm shows in yr video. Thanking yr team was brilliant too.
@michaeldavis233
@michaeldavis233 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dom brilliant video pal ,can’t wait to see finished machine ,have you worked out a price for them yet ….Mike 👍
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Not yet, I’m still working on the wheels which are looking to be quite expensive so I’m not sure yet!
@miketherefurbisher8000
@miketherefurbisher8000 2 жыл бұрын
Great Stuff!! Best of luck Dom
@alharris3157
@alharris3157 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Fantastic! Craftsmanship at its finest.
@terrytopliss9506
@terrytopliss9506 2 жыл бұрын
Feel your excitement Dom.👍👍
@kennethdong8490
@kennethdong8490 2 жыл бұрын
You are doing a great job of reverse engineering. Looks way more impressive than my Harbour Freight wheel.
@bizzie1956
@bizzie1956 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a brilliant thing you are doing Dom 👍🏻
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaellane9873
@michaellane9873 2 жыл бұрын
So far so good dom.
@DominicChineas
@DominicChineas 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
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