SNS 159 Part 2: Machining a Large Hydraulic Tube Nut

[@deej19142]

Adam, I've watched more than 250 of your videos and every time I am re-impressed and blown away at how awesome these videos are. Its been said before but I could watch you describe how the wall you just painted is drying. You have a gift, not only in your skill as a machinist and all around shop guy, but the way you teach and illustrate what you are doing, well that is just something that is simply amazing. I think of all the different things I like to watch on KZbin, I have to put your stuff at the very top of the list. And to top it all off, you are a genuine good guy. That is a rare thing these days. Keep up the awesomeness man!

[@Abom79]

Thanks Deric!

[@johndavis1847]

Can anyone tell me where Adam's shop is located. I do like his calmness and the way his plan comes together. I have been a machinist for a very long time and I am very impressed with young man work. Keep making that money cut!!!!!!!

[@priority2]

Very well said. I could not agree more👍😊

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

John Davis I believe he’s in Florida

[@rickytyson8778]

i dont mean to be off topic but does any of you know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my account password. I love any tips you can offer me

[@bassbone52]

Watching these videos is like watching Bob Ross Joy of Painting videos. So relaxing.

[@Abom79]

I've heard that one before! LOL

[@nigelft]

He is on my 'Cool Machinists List', along with AvE, Clickspring, ToT, and That German Guy Whose Name I Can't Spell ... oh, and I can't forget MrPete ...in fact MrPete:- Your Grandad ToT:- Your Dad AvE:- Your weird, drunken, Uncle Clickspring:- your crazy Australian cousin Feel free to add to the list ...

[@Mtlmshr]

bassbone52 I totally agree! I was trying to figure out where I was getting that feeling from! If he starts talking how pretty trees are..... That's it!

[@Sara-L]

@@Mtlmshr Unfortunately in the world of machining there is no room for 'happy accidents' LOL

[@MrBen527]

That's NUTS!!!!!

[@rodneyjohnston6280]

I am the guy in the back of the classroom watching you I can tell that you are a good machine has a machine has like you are hard to come by nowadays God bless you and we need more machinist like you

[@bruceconnor7597]

Adam your are truly a reflection of all the things that your Dad and Grandpa showed you, and all the things that you have learned your putting your experience to work. Keep up the great work and the videos. regards bruce

[@Abom79]

Thanks Bruce.

[@marcuscicero9587]

what a privilege to see processes such as this. these are the guys that keep America movin. God bless you Abom for the diligence to learn this craft.

[@philliprevels5627]

I could watch these videos all day long. I like how you show pictures of your products. They are from the start to the end. Thats pretty cool.

[@richardbambenek2601]

From a piece of stock to the finished product demonstrates the mastery of your trade. Truly impressive.

[@imagesbywillis]

I haven't used a lathe in 45 years but I love watching you do your magic...

[@mugwump531]

Good job, Adam ! And a very good job of explaining things. You make an old retired machinist proud of ya !

[@physicsguybrian]

Watching you machine is hypnotic and mesmerizing! Your experience and skill is without a question the highest of caliber Sir. Thank you for everything you bring to your channel.

[@GregorKropotkin-qu2hp]

I've been away for a while, Adam and I have missed so many of your SNS's but I am back now and looking forward to starting back where I left off watching! It's a great privilege of seeing such an accomplished machinist in action-nearly 150,000 fellow subscribers agree with me!

[@Abom79]

+Gregor Kropotkin Welcome back!

[@tabcreedence6553]

6:22 This is how you can tackle these big complex jobs so well Adam. You just keep a cool head and stay objective. It's easy to start panicking when you have several hours into a huge job on an expensive part and it starts to go south on you. I try to learn a little each day about patience in difficult situations and you are a great role model for that.

[@GorhamWorks]

Enjoyed watching the operations on that piece. Many years ago I worked in a sales and services shop that did a lot hydraulic work. Taking those nuts off is a chore. A lot of times no matter how delicate we tried to be the effort of removing them would result in the machining of a new nut. Good machining challenges. Thank you for sharing all these project and spending the time to do all the editing.

[@Abom79]

Yes sir, some of them can be a hug challenge and very frustrating.

[@Mizone505]

hey adam, some beautiful work yet again mate. you are a true artisan. and thanks for the touring videos of your area, definately on the to do list when we get there. also love the food segments, i am amazed at how you yanks eat! many thanks buddy Dave

[@smickster]

Great to watch and listen to a pro describing his process. I know nothing about machining, but you make it seem really easy. Thanks for sharing!

[@intelvision6052]

This channel is informative, relaxing and satisfying. Great job Adam.

[@Abom79]

Thank you!

[@donaldosier8507]

Great video, I really like watching you when you are working on big parts. Thanks.

[@steamcountry9523]

a well trained and experienced machinist can make any tool tip needed,that is oldskool craftmanship.

[@gilgarcia3008]

All this reminds me of my days working in the Aluminum & Steel industries as a Millwright. I enjoy his attention to even the smallest detail, and the precision that he does his job. Craftsmen that I apprenticed under taught me the excellence of working the way this man works. These are great videos!

[@ruston1200]

Adam, you make inside treading look easy, as a hobby machinist it is my pleasure to watch your vids. /Ruston

[@Abom79]

Oh they aren't too bad...

[@Mikey8567]

Impressed as hell. People always see stuff and never truly know what goes into designing it, building it and the most important thing, the repair of it. It breaks and they think "Just order a new part", well someone has to make those parts. My hats off to you Sir! Machining is an art into itself!

[@katelikesrectangles]

Beautifully done. Seeing you screw that on at the end was a joy.

[@jwaterous224]

One of your best vids Adam! Especially liked the extra bars of the theme music to finish up, very relaxing. Close ups of the bright metal and mention of Kroil too!

[@kenfoland]

What an amazingly talented fellow you are! Not only are you very well versed in machining principles, but you also have a great attitude; you come across as an all-around good guy. And, your productions are documentary quality to boot. I'm so jealous of you!

[@bobuk5722]

Hi, I'm never going to machine on this scale, but seeing it done big is a great help. So much easier to see what is being done! Thanks. Bob.

[@daver681]

Love the good old lathe work, love to watch you make it come together

[@jhogan1960]

I love watching you work. I no very little about machining, but I am beginning to appreciate what skill it takes to do it right.

[@11LowDown11]

Adam... I gotta say, you do some mighty fine machine work brother!

[@BrokenRRT]

Fascinating from start to finish! Really enjoyed this one! Sound volume issue didn't bother me at all. You can hear what ya need to and see what inspires and fascinates many of us plenty.

[@Darryl603]

Good call on knocking off those first few turns on the shaft! Thanks for sharing...

[@mikenixon9164]

Fantastic machine work. You sure make it look easy.

[@steveambler7985]

enjoy your videos Adam & I pick up a lot of useful information on lathe work etc, as a retired plumber with my own small engineering workshop to escape to these videos of yours are really helpful Just about to complete my rebuild of a kerry 11 inch swing lathe which is looking really great looking forward To turning some metal on it keep up the great work we appreciate it here in the uk

[@robertbeltowski2819]

You make it look simple, thank you for showing me/us how a professional works. Please keep up the great work.

[@jb9652]

I love your O ring tool and your explanation of how to make and use it (18:00). So many useful tips in just a few seconds.

[@steveisjoseph]

I'm a Turner machinist by trade, and really enjoy your videos, I can see that you are a top class artisan, so, thank you and keep up the good work! I pick up a lot of useful little tips . Thank You

[@jix177]

Very well explained as always. Great to see a quality job from start to finish. Thanks for sharing.

[@waynechambers9121]

love your work its a pleasure to watch a awesome machinist working

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice work as usual Adam. thanks for sharing.

[@Abom79]

Thanks Randy!

[@mattdavis5512]

Adam I just want to add that you are a bad ass on the lathe. Also I was just wondering why you wouldnt wire gauge your threads to match the part. I've seen it done but I'm not a machinist just a hobby ide like to get into and learning all I can.

[@samrodian919]

An amazing piece of work Adam, so beautifully done. 'Nuf said!

[@bcouri1]

thank you for taking the time and effort to film and narrate these processes.

[@TorquinDSL]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. They are quite educational.

[@turbocobra]

Awesome video, finally getting to circle back and watch this one. Love seeing those large cylinder/nuts being machined

[@AaronBelknap]

You sir are an artist with a lathe. I wish I knew what you forgot! Awesome Video's.

[@leewilliams6970]

So good to watch you Adam. So interesting to watch a professional at work

[@terrym6300]

Good video and you do nice work. My Machinist brother lives in Broomfield Co and works at a shop that rebuilds big Hydraulic cylinders. He does this exact same work daily. He's always sending pic's. Was a joy to watch you work. Thanks......

[@DoRC]

Kroil is my favorite all around lube. Super slick, gets in just about anywhere and doesn't gum up. Smells nice too.

[@billsales7237]

It’s always another beautiful piece of work. Enjoyed the video very much. Thank you.

[@narjitmankoo8478]

I have never worked on lathe machines, but i love watching your videos they are superb, keep up the good work 👍

[@seanwaterhouse2553]

You talking about how hard the original nut was to remove reminded me of some of the actuator repair jobs I used to do. Getting them off was the hardest part and many a Rigid wrench was snapped when a 8 foot cheater bar and 2 blokes were hanging off it. even had to use a forklift tine on the handle once. Some pretty unsafe work practices that I'm glad I don't endorse anymore. Great vid mate, I commend you on your skill and workshop cleanliness.

[@jmeady]

Always enjoy your talk through. You're knowledge comes across without a bunch of excessive talking and the video is pretty seamless. Great project.

[@dvddale111]

Brilliant work Adam.

[@stevenkirkham3726]

Hi Adam. What a video best yet. It's great to see you work on Abom scale work you can really see what what it takes to do the job. Thanks for sharing.

[@controledinsanity]

What a master. I'm blown away every time.

[@petertyler7062]

Thing of beauty! I'm sure it only LOOKS easy to do!

[@lfeco]

A good man makes a difficult job look easy. Well done.

[@wgs-za2494]

Hi there Adam, compliments of the season. Having been in the heavy engineering industry myself and understanding how important it is to have the proper facility to machine and fabricate, I wish to request that you show more of your workshop building project progress and success. My father and I had also started from small workshop to large and then huge workshops, but unfortunately he passed away and I did not continue with the family business. So that is why I enjoy your videos and hence my request. Keep inspiring others through your dedication. Best regards,

[@donlunn792]

Beautiful work.Just seeing that screw on was a joy.

[@jefffoggymountainworkshop5021]

Nice video Adam. Dig the large machining jobs. Make it look easy! Looking forward to you and Mr. Pete talking shop.

[@JAXTRUX]

Been a fan for a while but yet again you amazed me on this repair!

[@kimber1958]

This is why machining interest me seeing it done so well . bravo

[@arnoldrogers1212]

Adam , great as usual. Wonderful to watch you. Arnold.

[@woodlark9948]

Fascinating Adam, good to know there is still a place for craftsmanship like this

[@davidmotoman4956]

Excellent ! You make it look so Easy Adam

[@kyuen222]

Great video, very informative. Salute to Adam for taking so much pride and enjoy very much on doing his job.

[@robbierobot2979]

You are a great example of professional. Thank you

[@em21701]

Would like to see a video where you show how you setup to chase existing threads.

[@FrontlineArms]

Yes Also where do you find or how to calculate total thread depth or pitch diameter? For instance if you have to make 10 TPI ID and you do not readily have the second part to fit, how do you know when to stop cutting? And vice versa? OD thread?

[@alistairnoelmclean5563]

@@FrontlineArms one your thread starts to measure below depth of your cut that's you sorted

[@physicsguybrian]

@@FrontlineArms Machinery's Handbook

[@RyanWeishalla]

Very enjoyable watching you do your work. Nice explanations on what you are doing and why.

[@jlucasound]

You do such beautiful work. Thanks for sharing this Adam!

[@agentbertram4769]

Smashing video as always. I learned to do metalwork on lathes and milling machines like yours. Proper jobs with no computers in sight. Love your youtube work!

[@T.R.O.U.B.L.E.]

My dad introduced me to your channel.. I still wouldn't consider myself a machinist, i could find my way around a machine shop and worked at one for about 6 years. and just watching your videos makes me miss it so bad.. I would love to cut some steel again sometime soon, Love the videos, keep it up buddy. loved watching the video where you talk about your background, i myself got to learn some of the ways of the old timers. and it was some of the best hands on experience anyone could ever get, I also learn on the job, starting out with small little jobs here and there, then moving up to doing my own jobs start to finish. People that don't machine just wont ever get how fulfilling cutting steel can be. Hope to get myself my own lathe for my basement soon to piddle around with to scratch that itch again.

[@Abom79]

Machining is a very rewarding trade and skill and I just love it. I'm glad to hear you enjoy it yourself and appreciate learning from our elders and from the on job experience.

[@Thunderstixx77]

Great stuff Adam. You're a master at your craft. I still cannot believe that some people are so petty and immature that they give you a thumbs down. You and Keith, among others would make great shop teachers. I enjoy your posts and have been watching now for over a year !!! So Happy Anniversary Adam !!! Take care and keep up the interesting posts !!!

[@Abom79]

Thanks Steven! The thumbs down is part of the KZbin experience and one that all creators have to enjoy. LOL

[@PatrickSmith-kd3fs]

Proper old school centre lathe Turner,nice video 😊

[@normanmercer6704]

Lovely stuff again and also so relaxing to watch such precision.

[@ianewers9841]

Well done!!! Great machining a joy to watch. Many thanks for sharing.

[@JostheRebel]

Now thats a Abom size nut ! Great job as allways Adam !!

[@ryanking6055]

Thank you for doing what you do, I'm sure you hear this all the time, but you inspire many of us to keep improving on our machining skills! I would not have the knowledge or know how to try my hand at certain aspects of machining if I hadn't have watched your videos! I Don't claim to be a machinist by any means, but you have made me more knowledgeable and more comfortable as a hobbyist than I could ever do myself! I have been following you for the last couple years and have learned more from watching your videos than I could have ever imagined! I and many like me appreciate your time more than you can imagine!! Thanks @Abom79

[@Abom79]

Well thanks for the comments Ryan and nice to hear for sure!

[@Panzax1]

Great video and great craftsmanship !

[@jerrylong381]

Now THAT'S a Bull nose center. Thanks Adam.

[@inflamerss]

Невероятно аккуратная и точная работа. Часто сталкиваюсь с токорями в последнее время и кажется мне, подобные экземпляры в наших краях давно уже вымерли... Печаль. Работа - загляденье, браво.

[@TM15R]

Another outstanding job !!

[@l8trh4ter]

I'm watching this amazing video and suddenly I realize it's the head that moves to the tool as opposed to my little desktop unit where the tool moves to the piece. I've never seen a machine like this. I am in awe. Great work.

[@demoliter]

The tool is still moving to the piece. The camera is mounted on the tool, so it looks like it is stationary.

[@oleanderson3693]

I love that you have our own business now, but sure miss these monster projects.

[@tylergearey6857]

I have absolutely fell in love with your videos Adam!, so clear and informative, from what i have learned you have quite the skill set and i feel great to have learned many things just from watching your videos. would be a dream to come work in the shop with you for a day! keep up the videos! love em!

[@jamesfeisley2810]

Kudos to catching the oil spot on the lens! Not much gets by Abom79. Beautiful fit on the "O" ring. The quality of the videos seem to improve with every week. Thanks for your effort!!

[@Abom79]

Thanks James!

[@tarpnpoles]

Really great video, and a good explanation of making the cutting tool too. I'm learning little bits from each video I watch. Cheers.

[@tarpnpoles]

Oh, and now I can understand why you didn't cut the thread as deep on the nut, as you needed to clean up the threads on the cylinder. What sort of clearance do you end up with between the threads on matching parts?

[@Pete4875]

WOW! What a piece of art. Hi Adam, I'm not a machinist but I love watching your video's. It has a meditative effect. I wonder whenever it's possible that you show a picture of the equipment that your making the part for.

[@Not-TheOne]

Love the accuracy and precision.

[@benbilling4268]

Love to watch the big stuff, keep it up. Ben

[@triplecranks9540]

I'm just starting to learn to use my lathe. Watching this was stressful to me. I can't imagine trying that myself. Great job!

[@timmorrell9245]

love your videos very interesting been a car mechanic all my life

[@67cudaksa34]

thanks for the video's. You have given me a new perspective on the art of machine work.

[@jamesconner8275]

A beautiful piece of work!

[@bobferranti5222]

It's funny, I have the same little red grinder! Sweet job making that nut.

[@philribble7430]

Thank You for sharing!!!! Absolutely beautiful work.

[@Waushass]

Thanks Adam nice work, great videos and appreciate how "you" do the job.

[@lorenlieder9789]

Nice machine work on the nut thread fit it is always tricky to get a good fit on something with out being able to test fit it in the lathe before removing it from the lathe. Most people just get lucky sometimes but I think you are just pretty dang good at it young man we are proud of you!!

[@Abom79]

Thanks Loren!

[@jorgyr36]

Beautiful.. I love that the comments have little to no KZbin experts saying what you 'should' have done!

[@eumoria]

looks like a really satisfying fit. i work on such small things so this is like building a bridge by yourself in comparison! thanks for showing your craft, man.

[@gordonsmith8400]

nice job Adam perfection as always. yes the sound quality was a bit iffy but only because you set the standard so high but the machining is the main part and that was spot on. Thanks again Adam

[@Abom79]

Yea I didn't have good speakers to work with at the time of editing this one.

[@yzmoto80]

Industrial jewelry made by Abom !! That is so awesome !