#shopmadetools

[@rogertaylor1589]

As a 40 year past metal shop teacher, I appreciate the first C clamp high school shop project reference. Thanks sir.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Roger, I still use that clamp and quite like it because it is light and handy. I'd like to cast more of them and make more just because of that, and also because I'd love to make one for my shop teacher who put up with me 25 years ago. After being a shop teacher for 3 years in the mid-2000's I had even more respect for him than what I already had, lol!

[@robertoswalt319]

Everett, there is no reason to sell yourself short. That shop made micrometer that you made really looks robust. And all of those tools you have made for work and friends are no less impressive than tooling made by other KZbin contributors. Keep yp the incredible work. You are a kind soul in a world of scoundrels.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, thanks Robert, I just enjoy messing around in my garage when I get the time to do so. As for the specialty tools, it's a fun challenge and I have a number of home made tools in my mechanic's box.

[@Rustinox]

Nice example of "need the tool, make the tool". Impsessive collection you have there. Love it.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that coming from you!

[@RickRose]

That's an impressive list of shop-made tools! I like that you started with the one made back in high school--props to your teacher. If he's watching, I'm sure you made him proud.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks, we all have made tools of one sort or another in home shop settings, it just comes with the territory. I actually get a satisfaction out of making tooling that is different from making a part, hard to explain. I doubt Mr. Morrissette was watching the video, haven't talked with him in years, but he was an inspiration for me. I got most of my tinkering predisposition from my Dad, but Mr. Morrissette and my boss Barry at the shop where I worked as a teenager were two strong influences for me as well.

[@carlthor91]

Back in the late 70's I worked in a diesel shop in the mines. We where lucky to have an awesome machinist, making forks for one of our tractors, specialized installers for seals, as you did, pump and compressor repairs, when parts availability was questionable (damned ancient gear even back then). Good memories.👍 Best wishes from Northern Manitoba.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Carl, I admit I like the challenge of making special tools. Sometimes they're stupid expensive, sometimes they would take forever to arrive. Sometimes both, lol.

[@user-wo7rz3yn4o]

I have the same sentiments towards my old school shop teacher also " thanks for putting up with me as a teenager" . We also had a great little school shop back then. Now my boy goes to the same school and there hasn't been a shop there for 30 years.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Sadly a lot of the school shops have disappeared in the last 25 years or so. I got to teach high school shop for a few years but the thing is that it's actually hard to get a job as a shop teacher now due to the far fewer shops. Mr. Morrissette was very cool though, one of my favorite teachers for sure.

[@bostedtap8399]

Built, not bought, great indicator of someone's toolbox. Thanks for sharing.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks, we all have stuff we've needed to put together to get jobs done, I just figured to join in the group showing shop made tooling

[@chrisshorman522]

I'm sure the truck shop is missing you. We live in a time of parts changers and not problem solvers. I have used everything in my shop from the mill, lathe, and 3d printer to make up for those lovely special tool shortages. Well done.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Chris, this latest bump to the supply chain has made being able to make stuff handy again, lol!

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Found myself back this morning re-watching, and love all your effort in sharing. Do thank you for the stickers, and came in yesterday mail. Finished our Sticker Board at 12:45am ct time Tx, and hopeful to share today the Mail Call and posting of all that we have received for you and others. Bride starts 3 month of cemo April 11th 2022, Be 5 days a wk. Not sure how much I will get out on videos during this time, but will be watching yours and all other creators while in the hospital with her. God bless and Keep on Keeping on,,you YT friends, Bear & Sammie, TX. PS. We are big Mopar lovers, and one day will post cars we have owned and restored from prior Mopar customers..

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Bear, glad the stickers got there in one piece. Focus on taking care of the Better Half there, the videos can wait. I remember walking a road with some parallels a few years ago and it's not easy, so I definitely feel for you.

[@kenwolfe6093]

Holy Cow! I think you win the whole #Shopmadetools prize! You have made more job specific tools than Snap-on or Lisle Tools combined! Awesome Job Everett.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, thanks Ken, but you should see the cabinet of shop made tools at the heavy truck shop I was at. Most aren't pretty but they got a job done. I just added a few to the stack :)

[@MaturePatriot]

12:00 That's what I want to do with my little South Bend Shaper. Very nice array of shop made working tools. Great video.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Vern, the shaper really is an ideal tool for this sort of thing. Those little South Bends are cool machines, they look like they have some nice features that the Albas don't.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

The yolk removal tool is one for my memory banks ! Cheers .

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Yeah, I didn't know there was a commercial version similar to it until working at the heavy truck shop. I made that piece while I was still at a Chrysler dealer, had a 5500 chassis cab that needed a steady bearing. Hope you're still doing well too!

[@jagboy69]

DoubleBoost is the catz azz! I've been watching him for years, long before I got my first machine. Watching him repair old junk is super helpful. Your yoke removal tool is slick! Can't tell you how many times I've busted my ass on that job! Thanks!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

He is one of my biggest inspirations, honestly. As for the yoke tool, I made that one years ago but found out this past year at the heavy truck shop where I worked that there is a commercial version available. Can't remember the name or part number though.

[@jagboy69]

@@EverettsWorkshop and probably cost 100bucks. Your version is just fine!😉👍

[@Stefan_Van_pellicom]

John’s videos taught me a LOT too !

[@EverettsWorkshop]

He is one of my biggest inspirations to start the channel. He and a few other guys, but he was one of the main ones.

[@Just1GuyMetalworks]

You've got quite a collection 😁. The metal lathe is like a gateway tool 🤣.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, thanks, and yes, yes it is . . . Total gateway tool to suck you into getting more gear. Granted I started light with a small drill press, vise and file, but you don't go to the hard stuff right away :P

[@OldIronMachineWorks]

Very nice Everett. Enjoyed the video very much. Thanks for sharing all the cool tools you have made with us. Gary

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Gary, I appreciate that coming from you! You make all sorts of cool stuff for work as a regular daily experience!

[@jimsvideos7201]

John Mills has been a big inspiration for me too; thank you for sharing your work.

[@andyZ3500s]

I was trying to find John Mills channel without any luck, I was wondering how I might find him.

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Look up double boost

[@EverettsWorkshop]

He is one of my biggest inspirations, as he says he's just a "mechanic p__sing about," which is pretty much me too, lol!

[@chipperkeithmgb]

@@andyZ3500s double boost try that

[@andyZ3500s]

@@chipperkeithmgb thanks for the reply. I've heard of his channel many times, just never took a look.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Everrett, great example of tools that you’ve needed and built, making tools is always enjoyable mate, Cheers

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Matty, you're no slouch in the tool making efforts either - you make very cool tooling yourself!

[@bcwrangler]

That's quite the collection of useful tools you've accumulated over the years Everett! I still have a couple of my grade 10 lathe and foundry projects in my pile of tools that get used occasionally to show their worthiness. Cheers...Wayne

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Wayne, we all have stuff we've had to fashion for various tasks, I just figured I'd share in the shopmadetools bunch. High school shop class was awesome.

[@sharkrivermachine]

I interesting thing about your tool builds is that they were used to produce income and were not just shop projects for the sake of doing a project. Enjoyed, keep up the good work.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Steve, I enjoy the challenge of making functional tools and have made a number over the years for others too. We all make up stuff with what we have, I just figured to share with the others for the shopmadetools series.

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Everett, Great video... nice to see most things were made for a specific job rather than that might be useful... Take care. Paul,,

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Paul, we all have to make stuff to help with solving problems and some of these were just what I could come up with in the moment.

[@lohikarhu734]

You're an inventive guy! Shows how useful a shop is ;-) And, I hope that your shop teacher can see this video, he'd be proud of his student! Keep well, young Everett!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks, I very much appreciate Mr. Morrissette as he was a great teacher.

[@frankward709]

Very cool Making tools to help us in our jobs is very satisfying and it looks like you've done a very good job

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Frank, I enjoy making tools. Something very satisfying about them!

[@pauldevey8628]

That C-clamp is awesome!!!!!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Paul! Mr. Morrissette was an amazing teacher, it was his design if I remember correctly.

[@DK-vx1zc]

Really cool stuff Everett.. Clever ideas.. Thanks for sharing, please share future shop made tools, goodies

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks, I'm just glad you found it interesting!

[@pgs8597]

G’day Everett great set of tools. I see a good number we’re for automotive use, well done, I reflect the number of older shops had an engine lathe for these purposes but sadly the lathes were badly treated. I hope you get that shop of yours up and going soon. Cheers Peter

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Peter, a number of things I've had to make over the years have been work related tools and pieces. A lot were just made to be used and long before I even started taking pictures of projects and parts made, but I think a lot of us all say the sane thing. The shop is progressing at a glacial pace, around life and family stuff, just picking at it with available time. Hope you're doing well, cheers to you as well!

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Great video. Nice shop made tools Alway nice work on them and they work for you. Thank you for sharing.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Donald, glad you enjoyed it!

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

You have made some very nice tools Everett. I did do a video on this but I was not aware of the naming convention.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Harold, I quite enjoy making special tools to make working on equipment easier. Sometimes it's cheaper, sometimes it's more headache, lol. As for the hash tag, just wasn't sure if you had other reasons for not adding it to your recent one, no biggie.

[@ssboot5663]

Now I'm no machinist but i can finagle metal a little bit if I have to and I do enjoy doing it..(:, ...I'm just a farmer....its amazing how many of your projects I have made up myself in a pinch to get stuff done! Thanks for the IDEAS! I just made some pto parts today in my old rickety 1926 Atlas lathe.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks! For what it's worth, I have a soft spot for farmers and you'll never hear me say "just a farmer" - we moved off the ranch when I was a boy but part of what got me fascinated with making stuff from junk was watching my dad make stuff from whatever he had available.

[@camatbattler2233]

G'Day Everett, the best tool for me is the G Clamp. I wish I had kept some of the things I made back when I was at school but alas with all the moves over my lifetime its all disappeared. Love the work related tools, makes life so much easier and quicker, imagine if you didn't have the skills you have and had to buy or have someone else make the specials. Great Vid. Cam

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Cam, we all need to make stuff in our shops, these are just some of the things I've made to solve some tasks I've had over the years. Would be cool to see some of the stuff you've done, especially as a lot of the casting gear you would need over the years would have needed to be made not bought.

[@joell439]

Very nice ……. You’re quite resourceful. Thanks for the inspiration 👍👍😎👍👍

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Joel, but my stuff is pretty simple compared to some of the stuff made by people like Max Grant. Lots of respect for the others who shared, hopefully you got to go through the #shopmadetools directory!

[@denislajoie63]

Keep them coming Everett! Other than your projects, which are cool by the way, I like your modesty and your ability to give credit where credit is due.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Denis, I appreciate the kind words. I truly do have so much yet to learn, including in the field of machining and fabrication. Lots of mistakes made, like all of us, and I only think it's fair to mention where an idea first came from if I saw or heard someone else show or mention it. It's a carryover from having to cite sources in university, I guess, lol!

[@bsteleven]

I love making tools!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

There is a certain satisfaction in making tools rather than always just buying them, isn't there?

[@SteveSummers]

Nice collection of tools👍.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Steve! Would be cool to see what sorts of custom tools and jigs you've made over the years, given the kind of stuff you do at work!

[@andyZ3500s]

Your c clamp looks well made, considering that you made it in high school it looks great. Nice shout out to your shop teacher and the mining company that helped fund the shop classes. It's amazing how many costum mechanical tools that you have made over the years.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Andy, I do enjoy the challenge of making tools to get stuff done. And yes, I still have a high respect for Mr. Morrissette, he was a great teacher.

[@mftmachining]

You did some good stuff...thanks for showing.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@MalJ-eb7nv]

Really interesting shop made tools. Well done. M

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Mal!

[@MrValhem265]

Thumbs up Everett

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Robbie!

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

Lots to be proud of there. Well done!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks John, just where I'm coming from. We all make stuff to accomplish tasks in our home shops and wherever we work, just wanted to pitch in to the shopmadetools project. You've made some pretty slick stuff in your shop there too!

[@RockingJOffroad]

Nice show of shop made tools!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks John!

[@ARIFINLATHE]

Your idea is fantastic sir..it helps me in my work..success for you

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad you could find it of use!

[@infoanorexic]

Sounds like the word you were trying to avoid was "Brat." ??? Inconceivable! It's always good. When you can dream up secondary uses for "unitask" tools, that's really good. Sometimes wish I could find out if Mr. Elizondo was still around. Looking back, I can see that, near the end of the time period that he was my woodshop and drafting teacher, that he was doing what he could (without being obvious) to encourage my "outside the bounds" thinking and looking for ways around problems. He was one of several that I seen leave the field of teaching because of low salaries ... plus other things. He went trucking, another construction full time, several others went into the real estate market.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, well, I was no hooligan as a teenager but still teenage boys do foolish things. I'm just glad he had patience with me in class!

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks for wanting to pop by!

[@donmittlestaedt1117]

Nice, very nice. Thanks.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Don, glad you enjoyed it!

[@elroyelblander6277]

Yep, very clever.. great work man👍👍

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Elroy!

[@jster1963]

Excellent tools! You do great work......

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@AaronEngineering]

G’day Everett. I love that large G-Clamp project. We used to make a similar one in the high school shop also.Unfortunately it was before my teaching time. As I’ve never done any casting before. Cheers 🍻

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Aaron, I'd love to make another one, track down Mr. Morrissette, and give it to him as a joke and a thank you. Hopefully within the year I might be able to melt some aluminum in one way or another, lol

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Great looking tools.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks! We all have to come up with stuff at times, these are just some things I've had to come up with over time.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great share Everett ! You have made some good tooling man.. ENJOYED

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Shawn!

[@eyuptony]

Hi Everett enjoyed viewing your work. They all look really impressive and you designed most of them to do a specific task better and faster than the tools available saving you time and stress in the work place. Tony

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Tony, we all have to come up with solutions to problems we face at work, these are just what I was able to come up with at the times

[@dannywilsher4165]

Awesome clamp!!! And the rest of your tools also. I have made lots of tools over the years also but I have had most of them borrowed or rehomed...

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Danny, I hear you about the tools that wander off . . . that's actually why I had to make my plumber buddy a second extended socket, someone on the job site ran off with his first one!

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Chuck, glad you liked it!

[@howder1951]

Nice lineup of tools Everett, mind you HD mechanics always seem to need a huge bevy of specialized tools like you are making. Always nice to see a video from you, cheers and thanks! By the by, any good instructor has no problem showing things to a younger worker providing he is interested and respectful, that is how you build a better tradesman, IMHO.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Howie, I enjoy the challenge of making tools and it was fun making them for my buddy at the truck shop. Now that I'm at home again, once the shop is set up again I'll be still making stuff for him.

[@thebmac]

those specialty installer tools can be silly in their prices that they are asking. Clean looking builds to me! nice job.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Bradley, I agree on the tool pricing but I guess it comes down to market factors with specialty stuff. Special stuff=$$$$!

[@brucewilliams6292]

Great job! very ingenious.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Bruce!

[@davescreations7793]

Awesome stuff Everett I enjoyed seeing all the stuff that you made

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Dave, I'm glad you found it interesting. We all have stuff we come up with, these are just some of what I've been up to.

[@junkmannoparts9696]

Great job Everett nice assortment of tools you've built can't wait to see some of those ideas you mentioned.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks! Biggest things I need are time and a functional shop again, lol!

[@junkmannoparts9696]

@@EverettsWorkshop I can relate with that I'm just placing machines for the first time but look on the bright side this phase will be over hopefully sooner than later .Can't wait to see the new shop thanks Everett

[@ncut5547]

Nice to see watt u been up2 ...I got a small shop with a milling machine..lathe ..big pedestal drill which I just modified to take a single phase motor ..made me own phase converter for the mill and lathe ..but never got the nerve to do a youtube channel ya know moved here 14yrs ago from the Uk thats why I asked where u got those Whitworth spanners lol anyways luv the content be nice to get your shop all wired up thks for the replies keep up the good work..

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Well, if you're having thoughts of starting a channel, then all I have to say is go for it. I am only a hobbyist but I've met all sorts of cool people and learned a lot from others. We all come from different backgrounds and different experiences so a platform like this is useful for sharing ideas

[@metalworksmachineshop]

very cool tools. 😎

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Doug! Would be cool to see some of the jigs you've done over the years for work, millwrights have to make all sorts of stuff to get a job done.

[@matspatpc]

That's a nice collection of tools. I should make a video like that.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks, it's just stuff I've needed over the years, some of which needs making again. Honestly, after seeing that cutoff tool you made, I'd be very interested in seeing some of the stuff you've made!

[@rodfrey]

Nice! Some good ideas and good scrounging output in there. :) (p.s. - re: 11:50 - you missed the link to Doug Lester's channel in the video notes.)

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Rod, and also thanks for catching my slip up! I will go fix that right now!

[@robertcorrie6737]

Hope everything is going well for you. Tway Saskatchewan.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Robert, we're doing well here, even if a bit tired from the kiddos! Btw, congratulations on winning Matty's draw!

[@JamesDedmon]

Actually my direct mount tools was inspired by a web site, that I can’t remember. However most of my turning tools are direct mount, just because I got supplies of inserts inexpensive. However the drill press vice is my favorite and most complex tool. Plus it has some family history with it.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Yeah, I saw John Mills modify the bigger tool holders so I wanted to do the same as I got some cheaply. I didn't think about hardness issues and buggered up a good KEO dovetail cutter in the process, lol

[@JamesDedmon]

@@EverettsWorkshop I know on the tool holders. Tip Randy Richard in the shop dovetail cutters. Probably no more expensive than a good HSS one and they are awesome in tool holders

[@paddrivers]

I couldn't agree more,why buy a special tool when you can make it . Thats why we have all our special tools....oh yea🤔

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Lol, well, we have special tools (machine tools) to make other stuff, including tools. Sometimes to make more tools, which are then used for making other stuff. It's a vicious cycle, lol!

[@bearbait2221]

love ur vids. Nice to see guys that use real world tooling not the name brand. I just got a 13-40 doall need more tooling but its seems every job i use it now. Its not ez finding tooling in Alaska. I was going to road trip the lower 48 for tools but shit happend.need a mill i wish i could find a tool dealer for used tooling i would send bails of cash so i could get a storage unit full of tools so i can bring them to AK. or buy whole lot of some old timers tools thats my DREAM.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Yeah, it's not always easy finding good gear around here, I can only imagine Alaska would be more difficult for sure! A road trip would be worth it if you have other hobbyists there, make a trip to California, stock up, bring it home and sell half of it for road expenses.

[@EmmaRitson]

thats awesome

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Emma!

[@SgtCude59]

Good video

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks Ed!

[@szlan]

About the goofy threads i have a plant sprayer it has M15.5X1.5 thread everywhere. O.o

[@EverettsWorkshop]

M15.5x1.5? That is odd . . . Wonder if it was made that way to avoid a patent or avoid people copying the parts or something. Good to hear from you, hope you're doing well over there!

[@szlan]

@@EverettsWorkshop My mistake i measures again and it is D17.5 abotu 11/16" but the profile is 60 degree.

[@836dmar]

Great stuff. Does John Mills have a channel?

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thank you! He does, his channel name is "doubleboost," here's the link to his: kzbin.info

[@mftmachining]

of course he has, worth subscribing. A good machinist and a funny guy. An makes some delicious food.

[@836dmar]

Yep. I thought I recognized the name. Thank you.

[@BAGOTCORNER]

Morning Everett, Followed you over to Howard’s channel via John Mills. Where are you located in Canada ? I’m over in Manitoba . Thanks Vince

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Hey Vince, it's always good to connect with others here in Canada, we seem fewer and farther between than our colleagues south of the border. I live just west of Edmonton, shoot me an email at [e-mail] - it's always good to have people to horse trade and share ideas with!

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Just subscribed and like your content. An interesting tool I made 4 years back was converting my Grandfathers 1950 JD Wallace radial arm saw into an English wheel. Can see on my channel. I was watching your video (March 14th 2018) on the lathe Dial Indicator Holder, and is the mill a R-F 31? I made a cool chip guard for mine, and you mite want to check it..Thx for sharing, and I my do video now on cool tools I have made over the years, Bear in TX.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thank you, glad you find what I get up to interesting! I did have an RF-30 clone for a few years, but got a BP clone late last summer. Never heard of an English wheel from a radial arm saw, will have to check it out. And if you have tools you have made yourself then by all means make a video with #shopmadetools in the title and the algorithm will put it in the folder!

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Will do soon,,Have a great summer. Making a fixture plate this wk for the welding table. More ways I can utilize the new Wilton 11702 vise !

[@fefifofob]

Why are we being delayed?

[@EverettsWorkshop]

It took quite a while for City Hall to process my permit application, but then over the summer we had a lot happen in our family. Only recently have I been really able to get at working at insulation, drywall, wiring, etc. and hopefully in the next couple months I can have a semi-functional shop. Thanks for coming by!

[@fefifofob]

Thanks, that was kind of you.

[@pauldevey8628]

You have been busy making tools. Tools used to make other tools.

[@EverettsWorkshop]

It is a vicious cycle, really . . . . tools to make tools to make tools to make stuff, lol!

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@EverettsWorkshop]

Thanks for watching!