SNS 201: Pump Shaft, Shop Lighting, Shaper Cleanup, New Tooling

[@rfb91a]

Why do I keep watching this channel? Metal spinning in a circle,,, new machines,,, old machines, ,, bbq, concrete,,,, , , Oh yea,, I'm watching craftsman at work !! GREAT JOB Adam !!!! beyond anything,, you are a great person, Thank You !!

[@adampage5945]

Adam - I'm a veterinarian, but I've enjoyed your videos. I've recently been into 3D printing and got an Anycubic i3 Mega printer. I've loved it! It's not too expensive and it's a great little machine to get started with (without spending a fortune). I started watching KZbin videos about 3D printing, and somehow ended up on your channel. I was hooked! The work you do is amazing, and I appreciate that you share it with us all. Thanks so much for sharing your craft!

[@CSHayes]

Finding outdoor activities that I like to do has helped me loose weight without exercising. Small changes in my diet has helped also. Wishing you the best!

[@torniaccio]

Chris Hayes , a lot of people talk about what to eat or to drink. You are one of the few who is talking about what to actually do: SPORT ! Since I've started mountain biking (I mean cross country...) I've lost more than 20 kg... Easy, funny, stress destroying, SPORT! Sport works mates.

[@jflew0816]

I'd like to start out saying I love your videos. Ever since I first saw your videos Adam you have inspired me. I have been a machinist for 11 years now myself and I still enjoy the trade. Your videos are awesome and I've actually been taking more pictures of what I do because of them. Keep it up man. I look forward to your videos every Saturday and the bonus ones sometimes on other days. Thanks Adam!

[@newtsfarm]

Nice to see that you're passing that tool post and holders along to Steve. I'm sure he'll make good use of them.

[@troyam6607]

Hey Adam On the weight goal you've got, i support with you 100% i think what your doing for lunch and dinner is awesome and it gives me some ideas for myself. it great to hear you and your plans to get to where you want to be. feels good hearing it from one of your favourite tubers make me feel like one less that is always thinking about these things

[@SteveSummers]

Wow Adam Thanks! You know I appreciate it. Love those big squares👍. Man you got that shaper looking good, I still have not cleaned under the motor on mine completely 😃. Those hard to clean and reach places seem to get missed/avoided from time to time by me. A razor blade and wd-40 works good for removing rust from cast, at least it did for me along with grey scotch bright. Your shop keeps looking better every week. Cant wait to get the new holders and put them to use. Love the update and the format. Thanks again Adam, if you need anything you know how to reach me👍

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

What a great gift from Adam. That's what I love about our machinist community.

[@grntitan1]

Steve Summers is a good honest down to earth guy. I have both donated items to his shop/channel as well as sold him a few other tools. He is quite skilled on his shaper.

[@lodgecav490]

Get that Shaper in shape, get you into shape, a perfect recipe! Great channel Adam, long may you continue!

[@greg12345]

Look up Dr. Berg on KZbin and what he teaches on the keto diet with intermittent fasting. Praying for you!

[@ruperthartop7202]

Good luck with your weight loss project. You have made a great start. Shaper is looking good. I wish I had that much space in my modest workshop. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers

[@knusern666]

getting a shaper and getting in shape :)

[@BerndFelsche]

If the diet doesn't work, there's the G&E 😋

[@TheSavageGarage]

Keep up with the weight loss stuff dude, all us subscribers are behind you! Thank you for another great video keep up the great work!

[@TAWPTool]

Another great video Adam. Thanks for sharing. Though not shop related, I enjoyed the Pensacola beach views. I spent 4 months there, all expenses paid, in 1981 and loved it. Go Navy!

[@caahacky]

Adam. I've been following you since SNS 2. Thank you for all your instruction as regards machining. I wish you all the very best for your goals for this year. You have all the personality it could take to make your weight loss goals and I look forward to seeing your progress. Good vibes coming your way from here in Preston England.

[@bchant19]

I hope you go onto to do another 800 SNS episodes and beyond. Keep it up, Adam.

[@forrestaddy9644]

That raw cast crank handle is just about what I remember from my rotation through shapers when I was an apprentice. We had G&E shapers and one handle worked all the square drive adjustments. But, as you said, the working end needs to be longer - say, about 1 1/4", maybe a bit more. Make an extension with the square drive about 1 1/2" deep and neck down the OD to fit a bored hole in your rough cast crank handle. Silver braze to assemble. The factory handle was polished all over. I remember it was smooth and nice to work with, no cast surface anywhere. It traditionally lived on the stroke position adjust on the ram. Good place for it when it's not in use. BTW, those Armstrong #40 series tool holders work best with the tool trailing. Any tool deflection tends to relieve the tool like a spring tool. Put the tool out front and it wants to dig in. Not a big deal unless you want to plow a wide groove or form a radius. Then it can be a very big deal. The Golden Rule of running a shaper or planer: Wide Cut - Trail the Tool.

[@randallparker8477]

Haven't chirped up in awhile so I thought, "I need to tell Adam he is looking good." HEY ADAM! You are looking good, the shop is looking good, on the beach with Abby you are looking good and happy. Thanks for sharing and keep on doing what you do!

[@williamcallaway2245]

You Sir are a gentleman and I thoroughly enjoy watching your weekly SNS along with all the rest. I just wanted to wish you and Abby the best. Thank you so much.

[@dave1182a]

YAY More SNS keep them coming Adam please :) we all enjoy your work and teaching :)

[@firemedicseven]

Adam you may not be able to feel the weight lose but we can see it in your face. Keep it up Brother.

[@JackHoying]

Thanks for the mention! I'll keep an eye out for an ABOM sized machinist square!

[@minigpracing3068]

Good for you on the more healthy living, keep up the good work!

[@johndunbar2393]

Keep up all the great work with everything Adam! Glad you are leaning towards a healthier lifestyle. We need to keep guys like you around for as long as possible. Loved the water videos intertwined in this SNS. Very nice editing!

[@Abom79]

Thanks!

[@rogerlaubhan7700]

I've enjoyed the shop expansion and the new shaper I'm ready for another project like the welding table.

[@peterkransz3606]

I don’t watch every episode, but when I watched this one my first thought was “he’s lost weight, and not a small amount” keep up the good work

[@RGSABloke]

Hi Adam, Steve is indeed a worthy recipient of those toolpost and holder items, he has a great channel and seems a really nice guy. Thanks for sharing. Kindest regards. Joe.

[@matthewhelton1725]

The incredible shrinking Adam!

[@kristiaand]

good luck with the weight loss goals Adam, you've got my support!

[@phil_townes]

Looking good Adam! You're looking visibly slimmer. Good work man!

[@RobertDavis-yp5us]

Liking the clips of the beach

[@bobmeyer7009]

Really enjoying following the progress on the shop and the new shaper. You're lookin' good as well!

[@dav1099]

Great news with the weight loss Adam, I'm diabetic and know what your going thru, hard to take off and easy to put on! Really enjoy your videos, BBQ to machine work, keep up the good work and thanks for posting.👍

[@robertevans6481]

That wave action was so relaxing. And that shaper is looking good.

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Adam way to go on that shaft. Keep up the great work, also congrats on the weight loss. Thanks for SNS, I try to watch them all.

[@SVImpavidus]

Adam. I been an engineer for 30+ years I am about to retire, get on my Yacht and sail the world . However, I would just like to say, my experience over the years is that there are a few things that make good engineers. Thinking the job through, always looking to innovate, has humility and is willing not only to listen but, explore different solutions to the same problems. Having the right attitude and most of all the right values that you pass on in your work and to your customer. I am looking at videos that have been compiled by a REAL engineer who has all of these qualities. I wish you well, and look forward to watching you go from strength to strength. Keep doing what your doing, pass the knowledge on. When we get to the States we will give you a call. Ant & Cid xx

[@94XJ]

SV Impavidus (Ant & Cid Sailing) Great words of wisdom in here that I apply to so much more than engineering.

[@hygri]

Those are *precisely* the things that make a good engineer.

[@SVImpavidus]

Why thank you, Nice sentiment. Thank you. I may just add? Passion, Integrity, Innovation, people and customers. Doing what right not whats cheap. And most of all, taking the time to talk to people, telling customers what your doing and why, and employees why we work this way, to ensure people keep coming back. The gratitude for a job well done will always outlasts the thrill of a job that was cheap!! Now if you would like to step on my soap box feel free I am polishing some 316 and test fitting it to the yacht :-) Ant, "Sailing Impavidus". :-) You can check out our little channel as we start to prepare to sail away. Early days, just learning how to work the software etc. Nothing as good as Adam's but we will start to post more as we do the prep and engineering that takes us into the sunset. Just search SV Impavidus on you tube. Thanks for the reply Hybridised us engineers with values have to stick together. Fair winds and if you cant make it right don't make it! Best regards, Ant and Cid.

[@minproceng1218]

For us "older" guys, something from 1984 isn't "kinda old", rather almost brand new! Keep the videos coming, I have learned a lot from you, thanks!

[@timcanterbury9738]

Abom inable Snowman and Bugs Bunny as "George" - "I'm gonna take him home and love him and squeeze him and" clean him and polish him and paint him! Great footage, Adam! Inspirational. Love the intermittent icy beach scenes.

[@seanfortin688]

Congratulations on punching through 200 SNS videos!

[@charlescompton4495]

Hey Adam, try to avoid the beech sounds and running water. I'm 71 years old and every time I hear water running I have to go, quickly go! I'm setting here charging up an internal stimulator for my back pain so I can't jump and run. (I'm not real serious but running water does do it to me every time) I bet Steve will really appreciate those gifts. You are a great guy Adam. Oh, keep up the great adventure trips and in my case walking every day helped along with diet. Me and my dog (and sometimes my wife) walk at least two times a day around the block. Good luck with everything, Greg (your favorite bricklayer/viewer).

[@Abom79]

Walking is great excersise and we love to get out an do that when we can. Once of the reasons for the beach scenes.

[@ΘωμάςΒαδάσης]

it is wonderfull that you are sending something you have but you don"t use to someone that can use it.keep the good work a viewer from HELLAS

[@swarfrat311]

Adam, Glad to hear that your healthy eating plan is working. Walking is a great form of low impact exercise. It won't blow out your knees like running does. Keep up the great work! Thanks for another interesting SNS! Have a good one! Dave

[@BoostFedEg]

AvE brought me here. I appreciate your skills and what you do. Keep it up!

[@agentbertram4769]

Well done with the weight Adam. I too have suffered with my weight all my life. Things came to a crunch when I went to the hospital to get assessed for a new hip joint. The surgeon refused to do the job until I got my weight down - down a lot. Good luck sir, my best wishes go with you.

[@thomasbecker9676]

I'm glad to hear that you're not on a diet, but you're making lifestyle changes. It's not necessary as fast, but it's healthier and more sustainable in the long run. Keep up the good work!

[@ohhpaul7364]

Steve said on one video, "You can make anything you want on a shaper, except for money." I knew I liked him right there.

[@janvisser2223]

Your shaper cleaned up nicely Adam. That Dickson toolpost was on all the Colchester lathes I worked with, made out of good hardened toolsteel from the UK.

[@MyShopNotes]

Great job on the dietary plan you have. We want you around for a long time.

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing.

[@glennfelpel9785]

Adam, that was very nice of you to let Steve have the tool holders....good one there, I really like Steve's work too.

[@jankjensen222]

You are already looking much better, facual color etc.. Thumbs up Adam!!

[@midcenturymachine5307]

Great...I enjoy Steve's channel as well and the tool holders are going to a good home.

[@Cafferssss]

Hey Adam! Kinda recent sub. Love your content. I have learned a lot from it. About your diet - persevering with your dietary change is the key. It takes time so keep at it. I have been trying to gain weight for years, I have no eating disorders just a crazy fast metabolism, the doctors wanted remove my thiroid or some shit but I told them give me chance to do it without. 4 years later I'm right where I should be weight wise. Best of luck I can tell it means a lot to you.

[@shockwavecity]

Losing weight is expensive. I lost 40 pounds last year and had to replace all my pants! Keep it up, the payoff is great.

[@glenralph5123]

Enjoying the way things are shaping up, mate.

[@jeremiahhale5001]

Glen Ralph shaping up 😂

[@glenralph5123]

Jeremiah Hale - Haha, I couldn't help myself. The shaper is getting into shape as well as Adam.

[@olivier2553]

Congratulation on the weight loss, I know from first hand experience how hard it is!

[@lorenlieder9789]

Adam your shop is coming along real nice looks great!!

[@austinsimpson5441]

Congratulations on your progress! I recently finished a weight loss program with my doctor and it really helped me, it sounds like you’re on the right track. Also the videos just keep getting better and better.

[@g00167015]

Adam, the toolholder with the "broken bolt"........ that's just a lockscrew that jams down on top of the stud to keep the height adjuster where you set it. For that size Dickson holder, I think they were 5/16-18. Nice gift for Steve to put to use 👌

[@alexmckenzie4648]

Well done keep going adam...

[@brianevans1946]

Thanks for the video Adam, I'm sure Tom Lipton will be more than happy to build you a crank handle for your shaper..

[@marcussho]

Great progress, I like to send models off for 3D printing, you don’t have to fight with the budget 3D printers and can get items printed in metal as well. You still get the modeling and a physical part.

[@mertonsilliker4858]

Good for you Adam you set some personal goals set for the year, rotting for you, you can do it

[@howder1951]

That shaper is looking real fine Adam and those tool holders cleaned up nice. I can't think other than your machine shop angels have to be smiling down on you, Cheers bro!

[@hmshopfix6283]

Adam, Congrats on your new health! It is hard work but it pays off. Keep up the effort! Eric

[@flashpointrecycling]

Adam, I struggled to find a pump that could drain the sump on machines I am rebuilding.... and then I tripped over it in my garage. My old wet/dry vacuum did a fantastic job cleaning out several mill sumps that were filled with stuff I can't talk about. I have had some that contained more chips then oil but the vac and/or its various extension tubes could get every drop out from every nook and crevice. I then soak with a degreaser and suck that out. Presto! Jeff

[@johnstrange6799]

Shaper is looking great. I really like the new lathe position in the back too. Thanks for another Saturday Night. :)

[@Rich206L]

Adam, the beach shots between segments was a brilliant idea, kind a soothing break for a few seconds, very nice. Your video skills are really skyrocketing and your editing is top shelf! Rich

[@jackcaldwell485]

My grandfather had one of those machines years ago I remember him building handles for his out of thick flat stock , then grinding the head round then welding the same flat stock into a handle, he said by doing that he could make it any length he wanted and on top of that he said once it was dressed up it looked better then what came with the machine , just thought I would pass that long

[@leeh.4453]

Cleaning that tray must have been fun. Brought back memories of working under big machines while some nearby were still running. One of my first jobs along with my cousin was cleaning under the huge steam "mangles" in a commercial laundry. (They pressed freshly laundered sheets.) Literally gallons of gooey old grease mixed with years of lint accumulation. We had to slither on our stomachs and remove the last layer of "mud" with something "caustic" that made our hands sting. That was before OSHA, but the Chief Fireman wouldn't have cared anyway. We were about 14 and 12 at the time. Too damn long ago, but not too far away.

[@tomcole3846]

God I miss Pensacola. That beach footage brings me back. The gulf was the first seawater I’d ever touched.

[@Abom79]

We have some beautiful beaches here.

[@Ross_Dugan]

I’m proud of you. Great work

[@andysinclair5902]

Those tool holders look like the ones on my Colchester at work. I think they are the standard for the Colchester lathes. Real easy to use and very solid. You doing a good job Adam, keep it up.

[@markgrevatt4867]

Good luck with the weight loss diet Adam I know you can do it love all the content you put out for us. Can't wait to get my lathe up and running . The first thing I'm going to do is pat myself on my back and buy one of your T shirts. Hell I might end up buying a few and possibly some stickers Adam 👍👍👍

[@ianide2480]

A 3D printer or even one of those small engraving mills that are popular on ebay is a great place to start (I own both a 3D printer and engraving mill). My engraving mill accepts up to 3/8th tooling, and it can easily mill out plastics, wood, and aluminum. It is a great intro to creating toolpaths and working with stock. The 3D printer is also great for 3D modeling, but there is nothing to learn for CNC toolpaths. All information learned about how to set up a 3D printer only really applies to 3D printing. Good luck in the future and learning CNC, it has been quite a process for myself and I learn more all the time.

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

I too am trying to loose weight, when working I was 169-172 for years on end, when I was forced to retire in 2012 (serious work injury), it seemed like overnight I jumped up to 215, I don't eat bad, I was just eating like I did when working (my job was pretty stressful, both physically and mentally, you don't realize that at the time, only when you stop and look back do get an idea of how it was), forced to slow down, that extra bit of energy not used went straight to fat.---You've got your shop looking pretty darn good, almost like you know what you're doing :-).

[@mackerr6914]

That's a nice NCVT that Stan gave you. Always be sure to test the tester before you rely on it to save your life. Check it on a known hot circuit before using on an unknown circuit.

[@makjoyh]

just wanted you to know, AVE recommends your channel and I am glad he did. i have seen other machinist channels and they were not nearly as fastidious as you with measurements and heard a lot of " close enough" which there is really no thing, either it is right or not. i am a subscriber of your channel and like the long videos

[@robertwatsonbath]

Having also watched the blast cabinet removal video, I love Stan Z's comment about not using your brother as a power detector! :D

[@hermannstraub3743]

Worked fine though. Immediate response. LOL

[@Gwlyddyn]

I love hearing that you are trying to sort your food out. We want a healthy Adam putting more videos out for us to enjoy!

[@hhman]

Thanks for the mention, Shaper is looking good....

[@mikenixon9164]

All the best on yyour plans

[@tempermental-hx8cn]

I'm so very proud of you you've got this 😎 SNS is awesome love every one glad I found your channel iou can do anything you set your mind to if you want it bad enough the scuba thing is right within your grip shoot for the moon brother and if you don't make it in don't get down hold your head high you will still land amongst the stars🚀

[@rosserpace3602]

Shop is looking good!

[@MCEngineeringInc]

Awesome ! Paying it forward 👍🏻👍🏻

[@billellis7397]

We are with you Adam. All the way.

[@dorsetengineering]

Ah, the Dickson toolpost - those look like the t3 size, commonly fitted to Colchester’s etc over here in the uk. The wedge style aloris is infinitely superior (you can make your own holders easily) but the Dickson are what we usually have to work with over here. That one is just missing its square head bolt, nothing broken. The stud is fixed in the holder and the bolt screws down into the thumb turn thingy. You set the height then screw the lock-in bolt down to fix it all tight. Travelling to Pensacola next Sunday, looking forward to seeing your city, even though we only have Sunday night there.

[@Xldevil]

Yeah,you look younger and healthier and although it is „only“ 10 lbs,it is already visable.

[@PorkBarrel.]

Good on you Adam...Steve's a good guy!

[@medic3535]

New to your channel and really enjoy watching you work

[@drom7319]

Nice B-roll footage

[@futten3230]

good goin on the weightloss dude it takes dedication and disiplin to do through with that and another good video

[@shortribslongbow5312]

You do real nice work Adam.

[@zippy3711]

Losing pounds is the toughest thing....but it is important for you and us.

[@citizendrake2950]

Another great video man.. nice b-roll too.

[@gregbrodie-tyrrell3473]

That pump shaft: more jewelry, Mr Bear! May you live long and prosper.

[@ElectricGears]

One note of warning about those voltage detectors: They are sensitive enough to detect voltage in the line wire and NOT the neutral wires of a cord. Plug in a round extension cord and run the tip along the length a few inches. It will go off and on as it moves over the twisted conductors. You will also see this when checking the two sides of interior cable. This will lead to a nasty surprise if you check a live wire and happen to touch where a neutral or ground conductor is between the tip and the live conductor. They also won't work if you are testing the outside of MC cable.

[@charlescartwright6367]

BE careful, once I get organized I can't find anything, then I have to re-organize [doesn't help]. It is looking good and Mahalo Nu for the videos, keep them coming.

[@waynep343]

Put a scale in your bathroom to step on each morning to know your progress . For handles. Buy a extension. Heat and bend it into a crank. Or machine your own to use with your sockets. Black impact extensions won't have chrome that may crack when heating and bending.

[@kjellwiulsrd]

Greetings from Norway. Supports you in your weight loss campaign.

[@TheTacktishion]

Those electric current testers are called " WIDOW MAKERS" for good reason. Sometime they work and sometimes they don't. Test before using, and keep a fresh battery installed....! They are handy.... When the work....!