Shop Tour with Michigan Legend and Friend Daryl Smith.

We delivered one of our Cubes to our good friend Daryl Smith, a local Michigan legend in CNC machine repair. Afterwards he gave us a tour of his shop. It was a great visit and we all had a wonderful time, thank you Daryl!
Daryl Smith Instagram.
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You can find items Daryl has for sale on Craigslist here:
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[@brianlrayburn2576]

Every time I've watched a SRM video Steve's and his family's humbleness stands out. In this video I see two incredibly talented craftsmen with equal humbleness. Thank you all for sharing the tour of Daryl's shop with us. I like your hillbilly flag Daryl. I'm a born and raised WV Creek Boy, made it my home for 58 yrs. Daryl's shop indicates he's possibly a racer too. Asphalt circle track is where my mind stays.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You are welcome.

[@skipgoryews1356]

What a super nice guy ! A lot of talent between you two guys . The industry is lucky to have you both thank you !

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Daryl is a great guy. We had him over for super last week. It was nice seeing him again. Steve

[@bcbloc02]

I bought that boring mill level and that 5 sided granite cube along with a Cat50 proving spindle. I have used all of it multiple times except for that spindle proving bar. Someday I will get to that too. :-) Big thanks to the Unknown Apprentice for hauling that stuff to me!! Thanks for the shop tour!

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You're welcome Brian. Steve

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

I believe Pete Ferguson came and picked them up for you but not sure how they ended up all the way in Louisville. I'm pretty good with names but can't remember what I did yesterday. Pete is an awesome guy too!

[@fredkitchenmaster3604]

Good to see Daryl again. I worked with Daryl years ago at Atlas Technologies . Great guy fun to work with. He could sing too.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

I didn't know he can sing. I will have to hit him up about that see if he will give me a sample. Steve

[@robertmccully2792]

You want to find someone good, find someone that enjoys his work and is humbble and happy.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

I agree. I would add someone willing to share his knowledge. Steve

[@markellis6886]

Brings Back Memories Of My Late Father. He Was A Scraper Hand In The Detroit Area For Over 50 Years. Retired From General Motors Tech Center In 1978 But Had A Small Shop That Was Similar To Daryls And Did Side Jobs For Several Precision Shops In The Metro Detroit Area.

[@mrblack61]

As soon as he said he teaches scraping for free I thought 'Other Brother' on PM. He's as humble and knowledgeable here as he is on the forum. Cheers D

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Duncan, Everyone I know who knows Daryl has the highest respect for him. That's the kind of guy he is. Steve

[@capncharlie7894]

you gotta show this guy working and how he does it. Great video

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

We hope to do future videos with Daryl, right now the shut in prevents that. Just learned our Governor pushed the shut in to 70 days. Steve

[@OakesProject]

Thanks Steve! Some of the greatest masters of the craft we would never get to see. Technology has allowed us to set at the feet of some of the greatest teachers of their art that have ever been. It is a privilege for those of us that appreciate the craft to be able to have a chance to absorb even the smallest nugget of knowledge from someone who spent most of their life learning the intricacies of their art. It is not lost on us that these guys took most of their lives to learn their craft, and to share it to us on a KZbin video in a few minutes is an absolute privilege. Thanks for sharing your hard earned knowledge with us. It's appreciated.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks for the kind words. If you ever get a chance to work with Daryl you would see why he is the best of the best. Steve

[@2dividedby3equals666]

What an awesome guy! Thanks Steve, for taking us along, and thanks to Daryl for allowing us to take a peak inside his shop!

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed the video. Steve

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

To answer the comments suggesting that I start my own you tube channel, if someone has the time to video tape I would love to do some scraping videos, but I don't have a clue about video taping or a camera. :) Daryl

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Daryl, I talked to the children and we are willing to help with your scraping videos. Steve

[@MR.KNOWITALL1982]

@@SolidRockMachineShopInc Now your talking:) Are you going to set up a link for Daryl's Channel?

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

I didn't know he already had a page. Here is the link kzbin.info/door/5vNm023YlcoVNROSwEAp_g Steve

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

@@SolidRockMachineShopInc Thank you Steve, I am looking forward to do a scraping video for your channel. If anyone would like a carbide hand scraper I have a bunch to get rid of. I will make sure they are sharp too and reasonably priced. I will put them on Flint's Craigslist this week.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

@@OtherBrotherDarylSmith Sounds good Daryl. We can work on a time that will work for both of us. Steve

[@kimber1958]

Hello Daryl Just watching your video with solid rock and Steve again, I always enjoy that. Just wanted to drop a line and say hello.

[@PaulWattsSpringGunning]

Thanks for letting us sit in on your visit. Much appreciated.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You're welcome Paul. Steve

[@chrisstephens6673]

I love people who REALLY know what they are doing.👍

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Chris, Daryl is by far the best I have ever met. Steve

[@chrisstephens6673]

@@SolidRockMachineShopInc don't worry you come in the same category along with Robin, Joe and Stefan to name just a few.

[@pjfmachine]

Great to see Daryl in his natural habitat. Greetings from Phil down under.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Greeting to you too Phil. Steve

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

I want to thank Steve and his great kids for doing this video. It was a pleasure to have you over, and thank you for a priceless tool that I will put to good use. Daryl

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Daryl, We had a great time. I talked to the children and we are willing to help with your scraping videos. Steve

[@jackelliott861]

Daryl im just starting to collect machinist skills, im a auto mechanic by trade. I recently bought two lathes with nothing to do with them but i would like to restore them, One 6'' craftsman and a 10" atlas 54 bed, how would i start to make them more precise? I was thinking a 54" camelback and scrapper might be my first step but i haven't found any yet for sale down here in texas.

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

@@jackelliott861 Hi John, I am basically a mechanic too and started acquiring machines to repair my drag cars. It depends what condition the machines are in but I doubt you need a 54 inch camelback. I would clean the lathes up, get them running and do some test cuts. I don't scrape hardened bed ways, but have scraped lathe saddles, cross slides and compounds. You only need a small camelback to do that. An 18" camelback with a 45 degree dovetail should get you by for most lathes.

[@jackelliott861]

@@OtherBrotherDarylSmith thank you, i will find an 18'' and do the surfaces you mentioned, i appreciate the quick response and value your time.

[@willcullen8415]

Always great to see a gods green flag from cape breton island on a wall, keep her simple b'y

[@hullygully-3599]

Thanks Daryl for opening your shop to the camera. Really enjoyed it back here in the UK. ... another Solid Rock great job. 👍👍

[@speartoolmachine7420]

Daryl is a great guy and is super generous. He's helped me out more than once over on PM as well as over the phone.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

That's Daryl, he is very generous to others. Steve

[@dannyl2598]

Thank you guys. I love how humble people are that really do know what they are doing. It is obvious how passionate Darryl is about his trade. I saw four extremely talented and humble people in that shop.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks Danny. Steve

[@kimber1958]

Hi Steve I just realize Daryl’s not gonna get that message. Well I was enjoy watching this video. Daryl is very interesting subject. Good day to stay by miss seeing your videos.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

I been having health issues that I am working on. It has been a roller coaster ride for the last 3 years but I think we are starting to get a handle on it again.

[@kimber1958]

Keep your spirits up.

[@CH-pt8fz]

Great video and what really good guy.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks.

[@josephlovell6951]

Grat job guys and gals it all ways a pleasure to tune in to your vids. God bless you all

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks Joseph. Steve

[@Throughthebulkhead]

I had to watch this again!

[@pierresgarage2687]

I'm very happy that you and the kids went to visit Daryl and took the time to introduce us to his work, there is a lot to learn form Daryl, maybe one day he'll start a Channel and train us.... 👍👍👍 Great video... Thanks all of you guys...!!!

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Pierre, We are planning on working together on a scraping video soon. Steve

[@outsidescrewball]

awesome ...thanks for sharing

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You're welcome Chuck. Steve

[@eugenekerr4101]

that was a great youtub show . daryl you are a great man . Eugene IL.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks, and we agree that Daryl is a great man. It is an honor knowing him. Steve

[@lancebaltzley4770]

Great share Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks Lance. Steve

[@hectorplascencia2271]

Judging by the smile of "Solid Rock guy", looks like a child in Disneyland. I would feel the same.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

We didn't even show the other room. Daryl has another Clausing 5914 lathe he is going to fix up for us. Steve

[@465maltbie]

I have seen some of the tools you have advertised before. Nice to put a face to the person, thanks for sharing. Charles

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You are welcome. Steve

[@chrischapel9165]

Wow...I live like a few miles from D Smith and never knew he lived this close to me...definitely going to contact him ...thanks for introducing people like Daryl

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Chris, I am sure Daryl would like to meet you. Steve

[@SteveSummers]

Great video. Seems like a good guy to know.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks Steve. Yes, Daryl is a good guy to have as a friend. Steve

[@kimber1958]

Thank you for the shop tour I may have made a friend I reached out to Daryl with some questions he’s been very helpful and very good man I’m proud to be associated with him if that’s possible. He has to reach way back on his skill levels to help a beginner like me.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Daryl is a good man to have as a friend. He has decades of experience and at the top of his trade. Best of all he is willing to share what he knows. Steve

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice tour with a very talented man.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks Randy. Steve

[@Throughthebulkhead]

Thank you Steve and Daryl!

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You are welcome. Steve

[@mikemullenix6956]

That's would be a great job ! Scraper journeyman

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

I agree.

[@jeffmoleskivintageiceracin5935]

Nice video Daryl! Glad to see your doing good, haven’t seen you in quite some time. Miss going to the race track with you jason and josh!

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Thanks Jeff, those spectator drags were a blast! Good times for sure!

[@James-fs4rn]

👍 thanks for sharing. I'm sure Daryl is a better machinist than a lot of people claiming to be.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi James, I think so too. Steve

[@kevinriese6384]

wow i mean wow. Darly is quite a guy. as he was talking i was imagining he and Brian having a conversation. i am sure i would be like listening to a foreign langue. definitely the to smartest guys in the room. thank you Steve for doing this i appreciate it.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Kevin, You're welcome, We had a great time shooting this video with Daryl. Knowing both guys I think Daryl and Brian would have a great time if they ever got together. Steve

[@MR.KNOWITALL1982]

PLEASE!! Have him make a KZbin channel:)

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Who knows, now that he's got his feet wet. It was fun making the video with Daryl. Steve

[@jchalliwill]

I can no longer say I know how to scrape. Lost art well done 👍

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Daryl is very good at it. We hoped to do a scraping video with him but he smashed his finger pretty good and had to have surgery on it and now all this pandemic stuff. Steve

[@pearcemachineshop5200]

He’s has to start a channel on scraping its a must, I’ve subbed already, 😜 Al.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

I agree! Steve

[@1ton4god]

@@SolidRockMachineShopInc what is scraping I'm guessing it's to make something flat I'm brand new to Machining and I am totally intrigued by this?

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

@@1ton4god For those who are good at it, it's a very precision way to make things flat, parallel and square. Steve

[@1ton4god]

@@SolidRockMachineShopInc oh ok. Wow. Would love to get a small flat surface that is used. Any place you could recommend purchasing something like that used? For someone who's just starting out? And things to look out for buying used calipers Etc could you guys do a video on that for us guys that are just starting out?

[@Redmech80]

What a cool shop and looks like he is in a one car garage. Lots of awesomeness

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Ross, It has another room in the back that we did not show. Steve

[@Redmech80]

Solid Rock Machine Shop Inc. well I spoke with Daryl earlier and am gonna purchase some tools from him. He is so eager to help a stranger out. Great video and people.

[@DS-Mi]

@Ross Dugan - It's a lot bigger than it appears. You could easily put 6 cars in the shop area if it were empty! It's just that full. :)

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Ross, That is Daryl, he's a great guy. Steve

[@1ton4god]

I also subscribe to you solid rock thank you so much. Enjoyed listening to you guys. Especially didn't have to listen to any language or worried about my daughter walking by while I was listening to the video. That was nice.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks for subscribing. We try to keep things so that others will not be offended as much as possible. Steve

[@1ton4god]

@@SolidRockMachineShopInc great Job Sir.

[@billh308]

He's teaching a friend of mine, I'm jealous as hell

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Daryl is a pleasure to work with. Steve

[@soundlimit300]

Interesting video Steve.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks. Steve

[@markfoster6110]

I hope to learn a bit about scraping .. sometime before I die. Repairing machines is a dieing art. Very little done in Australia now . Looking forward to learning just a little .

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Mark, Daryl and I plan on doing a scraping video in the near future. We just need to work out a time that works for both of us. Steve

[@melgross]

Yup, we all seem to be busier when retired than we were when working. My mistake was to tell people who wanted something from me that when I retired, and had time, I’d help them out. Well...

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Mel, I hear that story a lot from those who have retired. Steve

[@bluddyrich]

Hey I use to ride dirt bikes in Mt. Morris MI when I was younger. Im just north of Detroit. Anyhoo Daryl should make a scraping video.

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Hi Ted, there are two places to ride around here, Baja Acres and the Mounds. Steve and his family have offered to do the video recording of scraping. I am looking forward to sharing what I can about the hobby that I enjoy so much, scraping. Daryl

[@OldIronMachineWorks]

Very nice video Steve, thanks for sharing. And I also think he should start a KZbin channel. Gary

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks Gary, I hope Daryl starts a channel too! Steve

[@billchiasson2019]

Very interesting guy, very knowledgeable, I wish he was closer to me I would be interested in if any of those cylinder squares are for sell?.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Check here: flint.craigslist.org/search/sss?userid=5047131 -Kathy

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Hi Bill, Let me know what size you are looking for and I will see what I have. You can call or text me at the number posted in the beginning of the video. I will check and lap the cylinder square before it leaves the shop. Thanks for your interest, Daryl

[@VicBloomer]

Awesome video...….I'm curious about the West Virginia flag and license plate on his wall.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks, hopefully Daryl will give you an answer soon. He had a long workday today. Steve

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Hi Vic, My wife was born in War WV and the license plate is off one of my late father-in-law's car. West Virginia is such a beautiful place. Our daughter and son-in-law still live in southern WV. I like the flags from the nicer places I have been to, like the one from Cape Breton next to the West Virginia flag. I spent 6 months in Nova Scotia back in the mid 90s on a service call, and one of the most memorable jobs I have ever been on. Thanks, Daryl

[@markharris6078]

Get this gent a camera so he can teach us to scrap please !

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

I agree! Steve

[@steveenglund3742]

Hey Daryl did you work for Buick by any chance you look really familiar, I worked there for alot of year's and live near Linden Fenton area

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

No, my brother did. But I did live in Fenton for 30 years.

[@markellis6886]

how is daryl doing since his accident. I spoke with him briefly about some scraping tools but misplaced his number.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

He is still in get pain. He told me he can't even hold a fork in the hand. Because of the pandemic he can't get a follow up with his doctor yet.

[@east_coast_vintage_tools]

Cape Breton Flag up there!!!!

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Cape Breton, one of the coolest places I have worked, and even cooler people!

[@julesborges7396]

@@OtherBrotherDarylSmith Like to second that, Cape Breton is a wonderful place. Hope to get back up there asap to join the queue at the Margarre River.

[@johnkonter7696]

Hi Daryl watching your video with Steve enjoying ever minute. I would like to talk to you about scraping on a Bridgeport mill I’m rebuilding if you would be interested and what you would charge Thanks

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Hi John, my cell number is on my business card at the beginning of the video. I would rather teach you how to rebuild your Bridgeport than actually doing the rebuild myself. I have rebuilt them but it is very time consuming. Feel free to give me a call though. If work slows down I would be willing to help you out because it is very rewarding when the job is done and the customer is happy. Thank you, Daryl

[@toddbishop9412]

Robin Williams is alive!...??

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

LOL.

[@sblack48]

Wow a scraping addict! 😬

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Daryl scraped some 8" Suburban angle plates for me. He was less than .0002" out of square the best I could measure. He does very good work. Steve

[@sblack48]

@@SolidRockMachineShopInc and best beard EVER

[@mikeblackwood5444]

I'll give you 250 for the rotary table if you can get it to 73075!! I just looked a little closer ,thought it was the one on top when i glanced. Holy cow whats the diameter? Probably not gonna get it shipped to ok for 50 unless you know a junk yard that ships ,they usually get good rates to business addresses which i have.

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Hi Mike, I sold it for $100 yesterday. It was a Cincinnati 16" rotary. I didn't see your reply or I would have crated it up for you and sent it. Sorry, Daryl

[@mikeblackwood5444]

@@OtherBrotherDarylSmith that's okay Darryl it was really too big for what I need anyway that thing would swallow my 49 inch table on my supermax,

[@alphadog6970]

Brian is getting popular lol

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Brian became popular the day he dropped that big radial arm drill press, lol. I started watching his videos when he started the barn rebuild so I was amazed when he was on the other end of the line wanting to buy some tools. I could talk to that guy all night on the phone and not get bored. Daryl

[@duanedickey7043]

Is anyone having success with that Craigslist link?

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Here is Daryl's Instagram. instagram.com/other.brother.daryl/ He might be able to help you. Steve

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Hi Duane, I was injured in a shop accident and deleted all of my Craigslist ads. If you need anything specific let me know, otherwise I hope to be back in the shop sometime in April. Thanks, Daryl

[@louisromero6544]

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