Sensitive Quill Feed Handle for the milling machine

[@StefanGotteswinter]

Feels so 2015. No hardening, no surfacegrinding, no electronic indicator and no lapping. Well done, nice splinedrive and good trick with the low melt alloy.

[@CapeCodCNC]

Hey didn't you do a thing on reaming with straight oil VS emulsion?

[@StefanGotteswinter]

Yes - Emulsion or other very light lubricants produce generally a very tight bore, cutting oil makes it half a beesdick larger. But as usual, your mileage might vary ;)

[@duckslayer11000]

Been working in Machine shops for almost 20 years and I can still learn so much from your videos. I guess that's the result of production being the prime focus of shop owners or the lack of apprenticeship programs in my state. Thank you for sharing a lifetimes worth of knowledge.

[@joandar1]

I agree Stephan, I especially took note of the Woods Metal. I have already looked up supply and cost. Cheers from John, Australia.

[@Sketch1994]

I tested that with many different viscosity oils and depending on the material you might get too light of a cutting oil and go almost a whole beesdick over...I have a really hard time getting a good like finish on brass and sewing machine oil seemed to be the only thing to somewhat help, but still no lapped-like finish...

[@624Dudley]

Hello Tom - now 2023, I looked up this video to see what began the Bridgeport wheel trend. It makes sense. Meanwhile, your camera work, lighting, and editing are superb! Thanks for having such a deep, high-quality catalog of videos. 👍

[@JamesChurchill3]

Plus with a steering wheel, you can put a pink fluffy cover on it for those colder winter months :)

[@carver3419]

" ...you can put a pink fluffy cover on it for those colder winter months ..." And mount a horn button in the middle ....

[@donfoster1832]

Don't tell the BasementShopGuy!

[@ramosel]

I was thinking this now needs a suicide knob...

[@KimbrellBrad]

...and some fuzzy dice to hang from the DRO!!

[@joselrodriguez5999]

28:30 Is Loctite time! Great Project and video!

[@ShadonHKW]

Stay tuned for next weeks episode, when Tom installs fuzzy dice on the Marvel saw. Good show, great camera work, nice editing and good lessons.

[@sirknosrebam455]

this shadon guy is an idiot hack, he is no toolmaker like tom

[@dennyskerb4992]

yeah but, he does have his talents.

[@donfoster1832]

Watch some of Shadon's videos before you stick your foot in your mouth again. kzbin.info

[@sirknosrebam455]

i have i wont support his channel because he is a hack! and you are a fool if you think he isnt.

[@sirknosrebam455]

he never makes or does anytbing worth a dick. makes a bunch of useless squares! his shop sucks to. all im saying is tom lipton is a tool god compared to sheldon

[@tommaragos2764]

Beautiful work, what impresses me so much when I see your work is the incredible speed that you swap tools and get back to the cut. One hand is cranking the bit into your drill, the other is already reaching for the oil brush, and the chips are cutting again in 10 seconds flat.

[@johnpietros9439]

Tom....you are the best machinist on KZbin and I watch a lot of them. Thank you

[@elcuhhh8761]

Tom, I can see why your toolmakers microscope is one of your prized pieces. Indeed it's very cute I could play with it all day

[@TheWrate]

I know this video is two years old but when that steering popped onto the new hub I exclaimed "Yes!" Darn fine work Tom.

[@billrichardson4873]

Unbelievable new way of doing things!!!! Thanks Tom for sharing.....

[@michaeldurling793]

I just love watching somebody that knows what they're doing around machine tools.

[@James-fs4rn]

someone somewhere is chomping at the bit because their restoration needs that wheel. thanks for another great post Tom!

[@hmshopfix6283]

Tom As my dad used to say,"fits like it was made for it" Excellent work and vid. Thanks. Eric

[@raincoast2396]

So glad I caught one I haven't seen Tom. This video format is really good. The view through the microscope, your "chicken scratch" drawings, measurement discussion, explanation of dividing head, clear close ups, etc. Please go back and rediscover your popularity amongst us peons for your machining skills. Cheers.

[@AnanusBananus]

Toms videos are always such a joy, he throws down such knowledge and explains things in a way that you can keep up with the work, even if you are not a supermachinist. And he shows the mistakes too, which is encouraging for people learning the trade when they see that even the very skilled ones do make some from time to time. Tyvm for the great content Mr. Lipton.

[@sjb_rnd]

Absolute perfect timing on the reamer lesson. Was just researching reaming do's and don'ts for an upcoming project.

[@wrstew1272]

Don’t know if you see responses this late after you post, but wanted to let you know how impressive and informative the video is. The alloy was familiar from gunsmithing publications from the past, but the serrated surface was a new discovery. I would have done a key way between the wheel and the adapter, but that is because I don’t have your tooling or abilities! Great stuff you do to pass along a very complicated vocation.

[@rodbrown9200]

This video showed exactly the method I needed to make a fine-tooth knob for a rifle rest... a small ball plunger set to engage the serrations gives you very nice detents for accurate repositioning.

[@ajbbbt]

That wee microscope is quite spectacular. I'm not surprised it's one of your most highly prized bits of kit.

[@unclefrankonap1953]

your allways taking things to another level. thank you

[@eyuptony]

Those splines look superb, enjoyed watching. Tony

[@chieft3357]

Very nice work. Using the existing splines in wheel and machining splines on shaft to fit. What I like is the fact the new wheel can be removed and the original lever reinstalled without any problem. Thinking the job through, good work.

[@jimwright9500]

Haven't heard cutting oil called "Liquid Love" for years. My instructor when I was learning called it that, Brings back some memories. Remembering that cutting fluid makes tools cut easier and more accurately and last longer. Good stuff. Enjoying your videos. I've been a machinist for 30 years now retired but can't leave it alone.

[@billlee5307]

Very nice! Brought back memories of Mr Bozo helping me miss the right hole on a few dividing projects and having the retaining set screw loosen up on the quill handle during an operation leaving me holding the disconnected handle while the quill snapped back up.

[@CommoDewd]

Great video! My quill handle was jacked up when I bought my machine. I have just lived with it, but I really like this modification. I need to add this project to the list.

[@andybelcher1767]

Fabulous video with a lot of education, Tom, thank you very much.

[@ROBRENZ]

Nice work Tom! Great close up shots lately. Yours look bigger than mine! Talk to you soon, Robin

[@lepompier132]

Nice addition to your mill Tom !

[@MaturePatriot]

Cerrosafe, or similar products, has been used for decades, by shooters and gunsmiths to cast rifle chambers. Excellent work. I was looking at how to install a larger diameter spindle crank for my Burke mill. Thanks for the video.

[@StraightThread]

Great project, Sensei Tom, rich with information. Always a pleasure to watch over your shoulder.

[@bobbyw9046]

What a GREAT job! GREAT thought process too!!

[@shakdidagalimal]

Man I like that dividing head so much....bison adjustable chuck awesome edition... Clamped down (1st real clamp job) my first brass cylinder piece (turned on the WW2 logan) to drill on the 1970's import tabletop was rusted solid drill press. Took me half an hour to clamp it digging thru the 10 lbs of clamps and bolts trying to fit something correctly... LOL

[@buildmotion1426]

This is the type of play time that I miss! I think you’re channel (amongst a select group) is an incredible archive of journeyman skill alongside timeless craftsmanship.

[@jerrycoleman2610]

Tom, great idea/job with an adapter on your drill press so now you have a wheel instead a lever.!.!.!.

[@byrnejr]

Looks like Tom is not only a machinist but a tool and die maker .. nice job !!! Very nice. Thanks for sharing

[@tonyus8197]

Very nice job! Specially enjoyed the mistakes parts, reminded me of someone saying that being a professional (or experienced), is different from an amateur (or beginner, rookie) in your ability with dealing with the mistakes you make... I believe that you Sir, are a very experienced, professional, master of your craft. And your appreciation of other people's craftsmanship proves that too.

[@pinrestore]

And at lunchtime, you can just drive the Bridgeport to the Deli.

[@YCM30cnc]

Great Stuff Oxtools, it’s genuinely a treat to be able to look over the shoulder of an Expert demonstrating how to do something that is a dichotomy of complexity and simplicity; all gracefully presented in a way that is far more entertaining for a wannabe Shop Guy than anything else out there. Five Stars Mr Lipton 😎👍

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed and some great lessons...next is a Hurst shifter for the power feed...ATB ur grasshopper

[@RookieLock]

Really cool tool makers microscope! Thanks for sharing!

[@randelljones4002]

Ahhh the memories that brings back to running 3 different Pratt& Whitney jig bores for 3 different companies. I have done the same trick with Machineing wax. Always more than one way to skin a cat my grandad used to say. Keep on keepin on Tom

[@itstallionman]

Like a glove! Nice hand wheel.

[@dangerdave616]

Machining at it's finest, nice work.

[@mattparker96]

awesome video tom! like the flair you added with the stenciled name!

[@fredparkhouse]

good job you took out that chuck key as your indexing head looks to be a high speed model that will probably do 60 revolutions an hour !!!. Good work Tom and a pleasure to watch. From Chris, Across the pond.

[@akfarmboy49]

this is one of my my common projects for myself. I like the low temp metal Idea, I'll get some of that metal for my next project.

[@jimnutzman8637]

I always enjoy watching you in the shop. Great job.

[@rukasu1878]

This Toolmakers Microscope must be a real blessing.

[@JonHeckendorf]

Very inspirational. I was looking the other day to do this very thing for the same reason. Thanks for the procedure too. I knew the first pin would wobble on you because I saw the reamer was not set straight or it was bent going into the hole.

[@anthonymagnani4100]

USA facing steering wheel shortage! Culprit identified as Tom! Stunning work to this hobby machinist!

[@ckvasnic1]

Awesome Show Mr. Wizard! Thank you for sharing your time and many Talents!

[@3dmakerzone75]

I always learn a lot from your videos. I'm always getting hit by my tri-lever quill handle kicking back so one of these is going on the project list.

[@billwilson7782]

Great, Tom. I keep looing for the broody knob.

This's exactly what i need. Thanks for sharing, sir!

[@troyam6607]

Cant wait for your design!

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

Good content. You can see Tom was talking to Jimmy DiResta at the bash. Tom has embraced the spray paint stencil branding in every shot.

[@christurley391]

I never had to cut a spline. It was interesting to watch it done. Thanks Tom.

[@MrShobar]

You are absolutely right about reaming holes. It's more art than science. Over reaming the hole for the amateur most often occurs because the reamer is not running concentric with the chuck. In fact, when desired and in a "pinch", you can ream a hole slightly larger than the nominal size by inserting a thin paper between one of the chuck jaws and the reamer shank. This may only verified by test, as you suggested. The old Burgmaster also had a large steel wheel. It provided great sensitivity. Best regards Tom.

[@sharkbaitsurfer]

So, all that talkin' - and you do talk a lot but it's very informative and that toolmakers microscope is simply gorgeous - great work on all fronts!

[@jerrylong381]

Nice. Now all you need is a siucide knob and your all set. On reaming, I have found that, (at least on aluminum), using water soluble oil causes the reamer to cut smaller than WD40 or cutting oil. I was turned on to this by an old timer, many years ago. I have no idea why it works.

[@kellerrobert80]

@Mr. Morningstar Came here to say the same thing.

[@OldIronShops]

Taking notes from Jimmy Diresta with the stencils I see.

[@iPleinAir]

I noticed that too. It does have the practical effect of providing a poor man’s watermark in the video frame. There no ambiguity on the origin of the video if someone decides to “lift” it in the future.

[@OldIronShops]

yes its a great branding idea

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

I"m guessing Diresta sent him the stencil

[@fishingfool211]

Helps combat the freebooters

[@Mishn0]

Yeah, I see bootleg Oxtools videos for sale all over the place. The "branding" is one of the reasons I don't watch Diresta.

[@darrendean21]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching the progres there Tom, thanks for taking the time to take us through the process :)

[@chopper3lw]

That microscope _is_ amazing! So nifty.

[@SteveSummers]

Thanks Tom. Use the low melting point metals for checking wear in chambers. Real neat stuff. I was surprised at the transferred detail.

[@randomdude1786]

very entertaining, the ellis 40 to 1 was real handy, just love that measuring microscope I'm gonna watch that video on the measuring microscope again I remember it was a good story thanks again tom good to see you

[@mikedelam]

Very enjoyable. Nice subtle name placements :)

[@wlogue]

Nice camera work in that one. Thanks Tom, i dig your stencil as well. I think i`ll use a chain steering wheel on mine. my bridgie is pretty old, floppy quill handle gives me fits! Thanks again, will

[@johnspargo5876]

hi Tom got to see this one hot off the press viewer no 68. I admire the respect you have for your mentors. we stand on the shoulders of giants. I do a little of that with the likes of you and Robin RENZETTI. I would value your take on a quick action depth stop for the Quill. Neat trick with the WOODS METAL Thanks and regards from John Spargo in Cape Town ac

[@DudleyToolwright]

Another Tom fantastic. Always well shot, interesting, and informative.

[@LarryDoolittle]

Fabulous as always. A great talent you are.

[@davidweber4750]

Nice to finally see you back it feels like it's been an eternity

[@jasonvanslyke5031]

Thank you Tom! The wood metal tip will be very useful as was the actual tooth cutting method.

[@mouseriverengineering]

Thank you Tom !!!!!!! I am a home gamer and always wondered how to do something like that , I would love to learn from somebody like you on how to make chain sprockets on manual machines there is only a few poor movies on in internet land on how to do it

[@TangentJim]

Great Video -- Jig Borer Wheel on a Bridgeport Quill -- excellent Idea -- truly functional . I have run a jig borer for years and never connected the dots -- Duh

[@lapoint7603]

Nicely done Tom! The strategic placement of the OXTOOLS logos are a very nice touch. Great ending.

[@garymucher9590]

Very nice project and precision execution. Bravo sir, Bravo!

[@joepie221]

Nice job. What kind of camera are you using?

[@Clough42]

The stencils are nice. Been thinking about watermarking my videos, too. Sometimes simple is best.

[@bendavanza]

Lots of knowledge being shared here. I appreciate the practical learning!

[@brandontscheschlog]

Cool video and I just noticed you have a Swag porta band saw table. They are great but I never would have thought you would have had one

[@AlwaysSunnyintheShop]

Very cool little project, Tom! A little bit of everything to make a great tool. ---Aaron

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Simply fabulously done. Thanks for a great video.

[@joshwalker5605]

Thanks for this! Id love to get a video tour of that inspection microscope some day. thanks again for sharing so much of what you know & do.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Good modification - but my john deere steering wheel is staying on the mower & not ending up on my bridgeport !!! - on the up side if the quill handle was on the john deere it leaves a free hand to hold the beer when i mow on the farm !!!

[@tonyus8197]

It should be a no brainer then! Make the switch and you'll be much happier!

[@douglaspierce316]

nice to see you making chips. wheel is nice. I like it

[@alexm695]

this was satisfying to watch. nice work

[@74kev]

Nice work! I like the new branding.

[@krawutzimon]

just the other day i was thinking, 'man, it's been a long time since Tom posted something, hope he's allright'. Nice as always to see something new from you!

[@jkopel]

That cerrobend is cool stuff, I have used it for bending small diameter tubing without kinks. Just watch out for the cadmium and clean up well after using it!

[@jeffbenson6102]

I think the stencil branding is a good idea. Thanks!

[@63256325N]

Like a glove! Thanks for the video.

[@z3rodev]

Great video, always nice to watch your skills, Tom!

[@NetoRosatelli]

Very nice, Tom! One of your best videos yet, superb filming and editing. Kind of comforting to see that even with your knowledge and skill Mr. Bozo still pays a visit, as he does for the rest of us... Hmmmm - or not, for we know we will never get rid of him!

[@anonymousgeorge4321]

Beautiful work, Tom.

[@Ujeb08]

Always looking forward to your videos being published and never disappointed! You're right on the reaming being a little tough to get a nice press fit at that small size. So many factors come into play. Speeds a feeds for example or what type of coolant and how much. Not to mention the operator of the machine and his "feel". Also, I would mention pecking or not pecking with a reamer (so little chips). I was really surprised that the first hole you reamed came out oversized since you left only a couple of tenths to remove after the first reamer (0.1870").

[@CJ_681]

Great video Tom!

[@ericgarrett7875]

Nice little project Tom .... thanks

[@michaelrosenlof1084]

Very well done-as always, thanks! ✅

[@MrJugsstein]

Thanks Tom. The shaft teeth were great

[@wayfastwhitie455]

Love the steering wheel upgrade.

[@PhilGoldblum]

Looked like a John Deere Garden Tractor Steering Wheel. Let me know if you ever get tired of it - I could use it as a spare. Great Video Tom.