SNS 375: Orange Bench Vise, Steel Workbench Top, Octane T-Slot Covers

[@errormadef4ultz]

I loved your channel a few years ago. I have the feeling you were a machinist and became a salesman.

[@garytodd5605]

Abom, you have departed the backyard shop chip making doing marvelous work with tools that are common in the back yard machine shop.

[@fyrman9092]

Don't let Jason from fireball tools near that vise. It will end up in pieces.😊

[@melgross]

That was the first thing I was thinking of. It’s a nice vise, but at $1,500, it’s a bit pricey. I still have my Starrett 4 1/2. It far stronger than this one is. With that tiny pi it on the bottom, I hate to think what would happen if someone wales on a part in this.

[@glych002]

Do you machine things during the week? Can you film that?

[@Dsp.Studios]

Abom's entire livelihood rests on whether his audience enjoys his content buddy, so, at least we are entitled to an opinion.

[@glych002]

If you haven’t noticed the comments, the fans are not enjoying the videos lately.

[@AppalachianPatriot]

Today on Pimp My Tool Box………..

[@macgyver5941]

Now that’s funny!!😂😂😂

[@joshclark44]

I was so excited when you announced a new shop and started moving machines in. It took a while but i figured it was just the covid delays in getting tooling and everything. I would have loved to see new content in a much larger shop with new toys to play with (sincere). But its been so long and you have tons and tons of tooling coming in but hardly any jobs. I love a new machine day unboxing video as much as the next guy, and yeah drilling holes in plate steel is sometimes what you gotta do, but i have to find myself starting to agree with peoole that a lot of these videos are just about marketing tools. Thats fine if that brings in the money but do it in addition to the main content that people love you for in the first place. I love you adam and i love your channel. I still do, and i dont want to make fun of it like some do, but i do sometimes wonder where all those jobs went. I mean even with no one asking for work done you said yourself you have a lot of projects to refurb that pacemaker. Where is all that? Youre still my favorite machinist and i dont even mind some product placement and cnc work thrown in, but i miss the videos that were like 45 minutes long and just about cutting something in half with a shaper. That yard sale music was a psychological cue for peace. I havent seen that in a while. Occasionally one or two jobs but thats it

[@chickdenike5861]

Channel should be renamed to: Abom79_Advertisements! When I skip the BS, there's little left.

[@Rimrock300]

Many miss the old machining videos, and there are a lot of them to look back at to discover new things and learn. He did those for many years but then decided to change on things and try something new to him, that he wished. Which is naturally alright. It's all up to him. I do not complain anything about his or others channels, how they wish to run things, I just look at what I feel most interesting among videos that people put out. I'm not so often at Adams channel, but will be interesting to see when he will be building and moving to his possible new house and larger shop. KZbin is big. There is like CCE Australia, which is a working job shop, and many others.

[@OctaneWorkholding]

Awesome seeing our T-Slot Covers being added to the shop! As someone who has been watching your channel since the early days, it really has come full circle. The new shop is a bright workspace with the capability to do most anything, and on your terms. I think the dream of most Machinists is to have the freedom to choose the projects we work on. Thanks for the support Adam, it is truly appreciated.

[@saintchuck9857]

@@SteveColluns-hm2xx You've deduced that from 1 video a week? 🤦

[@colinfahidi9983]

The product placement is driving viewer numbers down.

[@andrewterry8092]

You really think this is a worthwhile sponsorship?

[@onehot57]

When are you going to get back to machine shop work?

[@pauldyer1849]

thats enought for me , U/S

[@c0mputer]

This is not a machine shop. It’s a working showroom complete with a salesman named Adam.

[@paulsto6516]

@@edwardschwenk3100 A $7,000 BAF.

[@oceanlover1663]

Thats why I watch all of Cutting Edge Engineering's videos. A real working shop.

[@flyingjeep911]

Long time viewer.. fist watched when I had no plan to be a machinist. Like over 7 years. I was working in grocery stores. Now I am a machinist and support a family. You and others played are big part in my success. So my question comes from the heart. What is this channels goal? It’s purpose? Where acre you headed? It’s all of our dream to have a nice shop full of machines and tools. You’ve achieved that and it is great. What does this mean for your channel? Could you make a video telling us what’s in store? Other than seeing cool items I personally don’t gravitate to your channel to learn something and for entertainment. I see it as like the old speed tv show Trucks. Just showing off sponsors. A tv show. Are you going to hire guys to make parts for the community? Or customers. Or are you comfortable right here. One-man shoppin’ it with all those new toys. From the heart. Ken

[@eriklarson9137]

What's cool is: You can start your very own channel and do things the way YOU want! Then, after you do, imagine reading the comments on your videos. Would you care what 99% of those people post? They don't even care themselves.

[@colinfahidi9983]

@@eriklarson9137 KZbinrs do care about how people receive their content. It would be arrogant not to. Why are you complaining that people are making the effort to leave feedback?

[@richardjones-sl2zd]

[@cup_and_cone]

@@richardjones-sl2zd With all the tools in his shop, Adam could hire two experienced machinists (one CNC and one manual) and start making money instantly, far more than just their salary. It is honestly looking more like Adam can't play well with others. I doubt he will ever have a functioning shop of employees.

[@richardjones-sl2zd]

@@cup_and_cone I don't think that having a busy shop is part of his makeup. As the intro to his Adventures channel says, he likes to do what piques his interest. As for working long hours day in day out at the shop, I think he's done with that. He never talks of shop revenue or employing anyone. Had he stayed on at Motion, he'd be foreman or senior foreman for a while now, as that guy passed a few years back. He'd have known that route at some point was a given, but chose to move on regardless. Although a big change a couple of years ago, and he's still only just started his CNC journey, having a studio type outfit and the role of content creator suits him well.

[@jaredjordan5387]

That Orange Vise looks like a fine piece and a great addition to the shop! I’m going to look into those for my garage. Thanks Adam!

[@rionstretton8133]

People just change channels if you don't like what Adam is showing i like seeing new tools and machines. Adam has been doing some manual shop work if you have been keeping up with his posts. Wishing Adam all success in all he does

[@ick5353]

Very surprised that you don't have a Fireball Tools Vise. Figured Jason would get one to you.

[@Keenafy]

This series is getting more and more like a unboxing channel. TUNE IN NEXT WEEK WHERE WE INSTALL THE NEXT 4 BOLTS!! Yeah!!!

[@aolinger680]

Please share the link to your channel so I can compare.

[@olevjorgensen]

If you are so unhappy with this channel, you can just unsubscribe to the channel, instead of sitting and getting more and more frustrated.

[@rodneywroten2994]

From a empty building to a full pledge Machine shop. With a awesome Jib crane and fork lift. So glad you and Abby were able to do this. Great luck Adam'

[@saintchuck9857]

@@SteveColluns-hm2xx How many comments do you reckon you make on each of Adam's videos bemoaning the content of the video? Why do you come back every week? If I disliked something this much, I'd find something else to do.

[@saintchuck9857]

@@SteveColluns-hm2xx care to quote where I said I don't approve? you can continue being miserable watching something you don't like and commenting on it all you like. I'm retired and have all the time in the world but still wouldn't waste it doing something I didn't like.

[@saintchuck9857]

@@SteveColluns-hm2xx so you're not bemoaning the content? how is observing you whining like a child telling you not to? I love your comments. You're entertaining as hell. Again, quote where I told you to stop or said you couldn't? Are your hormones out of balance? You seem very emotional.

[@saintchuck9857]

@@SteveColluns-hm2xx I don't care whether you comment or not. I find it interesting that you can't answer the initial simple question, if you hate his videos so much, why watch them every week? One doesn't need to be a machinist or any manufacturing experience to see that your life is so empty that you waste your time watching and commenting on youtube videos that you can't stand. Move on and get a life.

[@saintchuck9857]

@@SteveColluns-hm2xx Again, you make all these statements based off 1 video per week. You have no knowledge of what Adam does or doesn't do, outside of the 1 video a week he posts. The fact that you expect anyone to take you seriously is laughable.

[@iranausley8150]

Hello Adam, I am not a machinist, but I truly enjoy your videos. I have learned a lot about attention to setup. You work to a thou with no effort and if you need half a thou, you achieve it. Truly a master at your work. I build ship models as a hobby and continually find it difficult to center drills. The drills are usually quite small so the tip of using a center when possible does the trick. Thanks for the tip. Looking forward to your next video.

[@szymonkaminski7975]

Cool! What a coincidence that you have bougth this vise. I'm trying to do a similar one, inspired by Orange design. Got the first one working, but scrapped it due to lots of errors. Currently I'm in a process of making another one. Engineering and design in this vise is really impressing.

[@cup_and_cone]

Pretty gullible to assume he actually bought it...

[@tas32engineering]

Thank you for showing us your shop. Keep the workshop tooled cleaned & minor improvements. Is where it's at.

[@elduderino1329]

Nice video. If I had a high end workshop and money to burn I would definitely invest into a good vise. Not necessarily this. It seems nicer than strong.

[@joewhitney4097]

Great vise, great ways covers. Thanks for sharing.

[@gomerhondo7249]

$1500 vice, it should be nice and buttery smooth at that price

[@Dalewatterson-xz1gq]

Thanks Adam, I like to see new tools. I like the feature of the rear jaw coming past the bench, sort of like an old blacksmith leg vise.

[@dadsonfixers9436]

Fifteen hundred dollar vice on a five hundred dollar tool box I love it!

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

That's a beautiful vise, thanks for sharing Adam!

[@mathewritchie]

My first thought at the start was that it is getting realy crowded in there.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Wait till the hot tub and big screen gets in there.

[@colinfahidi9983]

@@SteveColluns-hm2xx the countless spray welding of journals

[@forrestaddy9644]

Hell of a vise but for $1500 I can buy a good bench vise, a mill vise, and a restaurant dinner for the extended family. Sometimes cool is plain extravagent.

[@SuperDave21]

That is by far the most beautiful vise I've ever seen Adam..... I'd be afraid to use it. Might get it dirty!

[@shaneroper5470]

Great video, awesome vice, and quick cleanup with those t shot covers!

[@denniss5512]

Nice vise. I'd see about keeping a small level and set screw to plug the hole that hte 5/8 retianer bolt goes in. I can see swarf and chips getting into those threads and scratching the center. I agree on the toolbox, mine has the dual slids on the top and bottom drawers and pulls very smooth. Also, it's painted on the inside. I keep a small cheap shop vac mounted on the side of my mill and lathe for easy chip cleanup, at $30 it beats pulling splinters out of your hands.

[@jesperwall839]

This would be very interesting to have Fireball Tool to test it 😀

[@Discovery123.]

Are you plan to put those fancy machines to work or just for display purposes?

[@neilpuckett359]

He's running a business and he's putting out videos that will interest people not all of the work he and others put out is video friendly and these are the vids he has time to do.

[@colinfahidi9983]

@@neilpuckett359 His business is making youtube content. It's not a jobbing shop.

[@richardjones-sl2zd]

@@neilpuckett359 I keep reading these assertions that Adam is slaving away at the home shop for hours, doing small jobs for clients but not posting any photos or small videos of it even to Instagram or Facebook. And again, for the umpteenth time, NO evidence. And it would break a 20 yr habit; even recently Adam mentioned how he regrets not taking photos of his work earlier, particularly on his Dad's Monarch. Now as Adam is a vise nerd, if someone said he was working on his own design for a vise, possibly even for production, I would be all ears and would deem it believable. And from what he recently said on Facebook, 'Watch this space'!.

[@bamboozler8459]

Pretty sure he is putting the word out that a new mag drill is needed. Next weeks Veevor video.

[@stevemcgarrett303]

LMAO!

[@krbruner]

Adam, you could easily move the vice body all the way out and spin it, so that entire vice is over the table. This would be a great way to park it, so that the handle and all is not hanging in the walkway.

[@blueovaltrucker]

Adam should design and build his own bench vise. This thing looks pretty but it seems like it's a lightweight vise.

[@paulcopeland9035]

It IS a lightweight vise! That is what it was designed to do. Go beat on something else!!

[@colinfahidi9983]

@@paulcopeland9035 why are you beating on someone making a constructive comment?

[@ellieprice363]

I like that vise and the ways it can be set up and used. It appears to be made mostly of hard anodized aluminum so it’s probably intended for light duty work.

[@wheelieking71]

That vise is a motorcycle suspension tuners wet dream! Enjoy that beauty Adam! I may have to have one in my shop myself.

[@mm9773]

I wonder how much enginerding goes into those newfangled vices, and how much is just a desire to look different. Of course the problem for these manufacturers is that a good vice lasts 100 years or more. A few years ago I bought an old 27 kg Boley vice for 30 Euros, and it’s an absolute dream. Why would I even consider buying a new one?

[@fakerfake1]

Can’t agree with the Cleveland recommendation more. I’ve had excellent luck with their drill bits. I had a CNC job where I had an open end contract for square foot pads with 1/2 holes in each corner. The Morse brand drill bits were getting me roughly 180 holes per drill, while the Cleveland brand got me roughly 760 holes per drill. For only $2 more each drill, it was well worth it. Eventually I did switch to carbide drills, but while I was using hss/cobalt, I got good life out of the Cleveland.

[@ke0kie]

T slot covers are great, and look sharp too, match your mill perfect!

[@rord]

You know when you have a passionate machinist when they comment on how attractive a drilled, tapped hole is! Think we can argue the slop on the mag drill isn’t that bad for its age! My father had the same model B&D drilled, it could power through anything with inch and a half drill! Thanks again for you vids.

[@bobbyw9046]

The Orange vise is pretty nice - although like you said, it is not meant for heavy duty usage. I looked up the price and while it's a bit pricy for a medium duty vise, for someone who is more detail oriented and normally does smaller type work, it will give lots & lots of variable positioning. Looks to be extremely well made and finely finished - almost a sin to get it scratched or dented - lol!! That said, for more crude work, there is nothing like a vintage Parker or similar heavy duty cast iron vise. They are getting a bit more difficult to find in great shape and when you do they are ridiculously priced. All the more reason for those who are not doing heavy duty work to look at the Orange!

[@Bob_Adkins]

It's perfect for mounting on a rolling toolbox. The big Wiltons should be anchored to the concrete and used for heavy-duty jobs.

[@gerryboard6615]

Well, your toyshop is almost full now, isn't it about time you started turning a few jobs around ?

[@heligeorge]

🤭

[@andrewterry8092]

What? Get the shop dirty? No way!!!

[@levitated-pit]

Abomb79 has sold his soul!

[@transmitterguy478]

Great videos Adam, when you get a chance give us an update on how the Mr. Cool AC units are working, also the air compressor system. Thanks.

[@Maidrite1960]

I think adding a couple level bubbles and degree marks are in order to make it perfect. Great vise for a lot of jobs, but it isn't a knock around vise for sure.

[@stevemcpike9010]

I figure the reason you see him spending most of his time plugging new items is because it's a condition of sponsorship

[@wadly99]

Ya but then you never see them again.

[@andrewterry8092]

Also easier than filming new jobs.

[@Cookerab]

Years ago using my first cordless drill in a tight space I had to reach into with minimal light and vision I was drilling into sheet metal and I had the drill backwards for a minute or so not realizing what the problem was. One of those moments even though nobody is around you still feel like a fool lol.

[@JohnBare747]

That Orange Vice is a Machinists vice not a Mechanics vice. Big difference, one you pound the crap out of stuff in and the other you make beautiful precision parts in.

[@hrenes]

Hi Adam, I had expected that you put some CRC Rust inhibitor under the steel plate?

[@colinfahidi9983]

A missed opportunity

[@vinnypassmore5657]

Would be nice if 'Orange Vice Company' sent a Carboard (or other material) Template along with the vice to use as a hole guide to drill mounting holes instead of having to strip down the vice?! Looks good quality though, thanks for sharing.

[@Ccpumps]

Haven’t we just seen a vice mounted on another toolbox in the last episode

[@DavidDavis-Central_FL]

He's obviously getting some kind of kickback from Orange. He gave it high praises without even using it. These Abom infomercials are beyond getting old!

[@andrewterry8092]

The audience is the mark. Maybe people are finally waking up.

[@BigColton]

Still wish you would have gotten the fireball tools bench vise

[@MrPhAnToM1004]

recently watched his vice abuse video. it can stand the test of time 100%

[@pedrobatista4439]

It would've been if Fireball would've sent him the vise for free....

[@cup_and_cone]

@@pedrobatista4439 Probably more than free...yet Adam still isn't checking 'includes paid promo' on these videos like he's legally obligated.

[@GenericAnimeBoy]

You know what would be neat for these "drill and tap a plate" operations? A magbase flex arm.

[@colinfahidi9983]

No need when the Mag drill already in position

[@dominikgs]

I think the groove in the rubber seal has to be mounted looking upward so the coolant has a channel to flow to the sump. This appears to be plausible because the quicker the coolant flows back the less time it gets to seep into places you don't want to. Like your channel 👍

[@OctaneWorkholding]

Our covers can be pressed in deeper to allow more coolant evacuation on open enclosure machines. Adam installed the cover correctly.

[@dominikgs]

@@OctaneWorkholding Ah okay 👍 your explanation makes sense. I just guessed what the groove might be for.

[@olevjorgensen]

@@OctaneWorkholding are you considering making the T-Slot Covers in 1/2" for those of us who have smaller mills?

[@johnmclaurin]

Hey! Came over from ScoutCrafter! Look forward to watching..

[@vburke1]

Holy Toledo, $1500 for a bench vise? Yikes.

[@mrgunn2726]

Cool video, but wow an USD 1800+ piece of kit, definitely a buy once, cry once purchase.

[@chemech]

I just looked it up on the manufacturer's website, and they list it at $1,500... which is still too rich for my blood.

[@frankmouskovias8921]

@@chemech for that price i would expect the allen keys to be included,

[@jameslmorehead]

You should do a restore on the mag base drill. That would be cool to watch and leave you with a piece of equipment that you know will last for the remainder of your lifetime.

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

Cool solution for people that work with a fairly fixed position vise on the mill. Easy to maintain.

[@OctaneWorkholding]

I designed the covers to be flexible and easy to change out. Growing up in a jobshop, we have made countless unique parts and changed setups dozens of times a day. The silicone can be left full length and pushed aside if needed, or placed end to end seamlessly with clean cuts. Oftentimes, 1 or 2 grooves on larger machines can remain covered year round. Depending on the amount of swarf generated and the machine kinematics, the savings can be substantial. We have some customers with 300+ machine installations savings hundreds of thousands or millions per year in machine down time. Vertical mills are notorious for Chip accumulation that really adds up.

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

@@OctaneWorkholding Thank you for the additional info. Indeed, the usage context makes a huge difference. For larger workshops it can be a substantial change in overhead management.

[@robertschmidt6383]

He has a mix of subjects on each video. But I know what you mean. Anyway.....that is one screaming cool vise! Better machining though innovative design.

[@MachineryConsultantsIncUSA]

what a sweet set up! Thanks for the great Presentations as always!!

[@havenisse2009]

The drill bits sets shown include a lot of drills and are also available in metric. Cost is ok if you can get them exported from USA.

[@MrWizards1974]

I wonder how it would hold up to a fireball tools vise stress test.

[@Histandard2011]

Not well!!

[@brianmihlfeith7135]

It wouldn’t. This vise is for looks only. Maybe holding some 3d printed parts while you paint them.

[@marksnyder2232]

That is a beautifully engineered and fabricated vise. For the price, it really should be. The versatility and ease of adapting the vise to different tasks is impressive. The only thing that bugs me about it after first impressions is the number of tool sizes you need to adjust everything. If I were inspecting it up close it would probably be apparent why they couldn't make it with fewer fastener sizes, bit at a glance it bugs me. I'd want to make a rack for the most used wrench or two right there by where it's mounted.

[@TomTalley]

Thanks...always a pleasure to watch you lay out simple stuff so that it is accurate...somewhere on your web page or whatever, you should compile a set of tools for each level of work. I know you show them on the KZbin channel, but one place to get your recommendation might be nice. Bet you could work affiliate links...I am not opposed to your making money if I know you like it that is worth something to me.

[@abitoffcenter383]

For $1,500 that vice better be the bee knees of all vices!! It better be "silky smooth"!!! It also better work out in EVERY way a vice should. As well as possibly iron my uniforms, on it's own!! I'm sorry, but have they been to the grocery store lately?!? I best not have to do ANYTHING to it, other than mount it. 😳

[@abitoffcenter383]

@@TheMoody876 Yeah, I was thinking about hiring that on as a bouncer. But then thought "What if it wants that price as an hourly wage?" Geez

[@chrisstott2775]

The hard sharp edges on that vice suggest it was designed for ease and speed of manufacturing, not for looks. Bring back castings...

[@chemech]

CNC machined - the company is based in Orange County, California, so they're not going to be doing any foundry work. Most of their product line is aimed at CNC shops.

[@stevemcpike9010]

Im starting to miss the old days of him actually machining something 😔

[@dand5593]

For shure, the magic is gone. This is a new chanel, not anymore the things i have came for. Now it is only a sales channel....no matter what poduct ( huge cnc, toilet papper...) it is happy that got it for free ...and making few vid.

[@inkman996]

It’s at the point you don’t even know what was given to him or if he paid for it.

[@johnwilliams3659]

@@inkman996 Its easy to tell. He has to mention the name of the product evetime he uses it.

[@v8packard]

I enjoy watching him build the shop

[@dawszelka5461]

Not only You miss that content .

[@Tedd_Andersen]

You got yourselfe a REALY nice shop there :)

[@Abrikosmanden]

That vise is absolutely stunning! I just love products that are so well thought out.

[@jesperwall839]

1 inch 7/16 might not be a standard size, but it’s beautiful in metric. 11,11mm 😀

[@slashnburndotcodotuk]

I remember the very first SNS. where you wondered if it was gonne become a "thing" .Seems to have worked out well

[@philipdenner8504]

Love the way that drill cuts through that plate, like a knife through butter.

[@garthbutton699]

That's one vise to keep away from Bubba for sure🤗😎 😎🤗

[@mftmachining]

😄😄😄

[@joeylawn36111]

Other than the soft jaws, what metal is the Orange Vise made of? That anodization is just beautiful.

[@Dsp.Studios]

I'm a long time subscriber. I used to devour your content in the old days, because it was authentic. The machines you had back then actually had a purpose - to get jobs done. You were humble, hard working and down-to-earth. Nowadays it's all about selling and promoting stuff. From the lubricants, debur kit, drills, mills, machines, micrometers, each and every tool you show only serves promotional purpose. No more parts machining, no more interesting projects, no more viewer mail, no more connection with the actual people who got you here, the subscribers. That's sad, it really is...

[@kelvinmears2759]

I agree.

[@Dsp.Studios]

@@SteveColluns-hm2xx you're probably right. He rarely ever responds to comments lately. Another drastic change, he used to read all of them, and truly engage with his viewers. I guess chatting with his sponsors ate all that time up...

[@andrewterry8092]

Very well said! Thank you.

[@jonathanpersson1205]

Having to get a calculator out to work out half way for the lift magnet😂 Its about time you Americans adopted the metric system

[@mm9773]

The calculator displays decimals: he’s using it for the same reason I would - laziness and convenience; nothing to do with Metric or Wacky Colonial.

[@glych002]

The metric system sucks for many reasons. The most important one is that 10 is only evenly divisible by 2 & 5. 12 is evenly divisible by 2, 3, 4, & 6. So it is easy to do 1/3, 2/3, 1/4, 3/4. Also 24 has more options than 20, like 6 & 8.

[@mm9773]

@@glych002 I hear this argument all the time, but a) show me the 1/3 inch mark on a ruler, and b) divisibility is simply irrelevant when you work in decimals (which machinists do anyway, because fractions become totally ridiculous beyond a 64th or whatever). It’s a pointless debate anyway, because there’s no country on earth that measures things exclusively in metric yet, but the whole world is inevitably moving towards it; it just takes the US longer than others because some people like to turn it into a matter of pride in order to score cheap political points.

[@glych002]

@@mm9773 There are several reasons why base 12 (duodecimal) system is superior: 1. Natural Divisibility: Base 12 has more factors (2, 3, 4, 6) compared to base 10, allowing for easier and more intuitive division of a mile (5,280 feet) into units that are evenly divisible by common numbers. 2.Simpler Fractions: Base 12’s factors allow for straightforward representation of fractions like 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and 1/6 as whole numbers, simplifying calculations involving fractions of a mile. 3. Convenient Subdivisions: A mile can be divided into smaller units like half-miles (440 yards), quarter-miles (220 yards), and thirds of a mile (176 yards), aligning with familiar measurements used in various applications. 4. Historical Context: The English (Imperial) system, based on base 12, historically used measurements like yards, feet, and inches. This alignment enhances compatibility and consistency in calculations. 5. Visual and Mental Estimation: Base 12’s compatibility with finger counting (three segments per four fingers) makes visualizing and mentally estimating distances more intuitive. 6. Alignment with Human Anatomy: Base 12 resonates with our 12 finger segments, making counting and visualizing measurements like feet more relatable to our physical structure. 7. Intuitive Foot Divisions: Dividing a foot into thirds (4 inches) or quarters (3 inches) becomes natural in base 12, simplifying calculations for mile-based measurements. 8. Strides and Base 12: Our stride length aligns naturally with base 12, enhancing accuracy and mental estimation for distances like miles. 9. Common Human References: Familiar human-scale measurements in a base 12 system make estimating distances more convenient and practical. 10. Ease of Visual Counting: Base 12’s alignment with finger counting allows for simpler visual counting of feet and distances.

[@glych002]

@@mm9773 well, if they made a ruler that divided inches into 12ths that be great, but they don’t, instead to find the 1/3 mark on a ruler you get a high accuracy machinist ruler that has 100ths and you go to 3.3

[@lukeethridge8245]

Where's your Fireball vise?

[@user3141592635]

Nice video. My gloves allways breaks when I use them, ending up with dirty fingers anyway :)

[@Dsp.Studios]

That's because you actually work with them.

[@BCHonea]

Man your new shop has come a long way! ❤ it brother

[@angelramos-2005]

Great video,Adam.Thank you.

[@kevinknight470]

That Vice is almost too nice to use, but they did engineer some good features into the unit, thanx Adam. Do You have a Vice from Fireball Tools for Brute work.? 😃

[@samhendrix378]

Way overkill on the cost of that vice always remember a vice is just vice.

[@colinfahidi9983]

@@dburly4654 No, it's spelled vice in our part of the world.

[@joshwelch8288]

Adams in the buisness of making $ not just content, i do like his older videos better, this one kind of reminded me of those. But if i were in his position, i would of done things the same way. You cant knock a man for bettering his way of life, and being smart enough to do so. Everyones entitled to their own opinion. On a brighter note that vise is beautiful!!!, obviously not for heating and beating.

[@DelTapparo]

Gotta make money somehow. Hasn't had enough machine jobs (that we've seen anyway) to pay the light bill for a month. He's definitely got a good thing going for him, and good for him too! I still like watching, and I'm not a machinist.

[@nicholaspayne349]

For anyone wondering that vice cost more than my rent .

[@freightdawg6762]

its more than my house payment

[@mariusmeintjies8908]

It is very nice but most of your viewers can't afford it 😢

[@mm9773]

23:52 What’s going on here? I’m no expert, but I would say that’s a bit of a fuckload of slop for a $1500 vice. You know, speaking in terms of value for money. Not that it really matters. Except it kind of does, in that price bracket.

[@andrewterry8092]

Hey, it's called product placement, isn't that why you're here???

[@stevenfarrall3942]

It really worries me that all that kit isn't working 24/7 to pay for itself....

[@johnmf6096]

I think he's been pretty honest saying that he didn't pay for some of the new equipment.

[@p92sahm]

It's working in its way, these videos are being watched all hours of the day around the world

[@mm9773]

Well, he needs maybe 250k or 300k views to pay for the vice - on any video, doesn’t have to be this one. People forget that things work differently for people with half a million followers. That’s neither good nor evil, just the way it works: it’s not “a day in the life of Adam the machinist”, it’s “a day in the life of Adam the KZbinr”. Also, what are the chances he paid for this one at all? I’m guessing Orange asked him to use it and give his opinion on it, or to just mount it somewhere in his shop. Also neither good nor evil, but I really wish he would explictly say if he bought it or if it was given to him. He’s not mentioning it, and to me that’s fishy.

[@johnwilliams3659]

@@mm9773 I believe any product placement, endorsements, ets are specified in KZbin's ToS. I do agree, Adam needs to be be forthcoming about it. Could be considered a violation of the ToS? This cannel has become an informercial since he got his own shop now.

[@inkman996]

@@johnmf6096 almost all the equipment is given to him. Not to mention all the support stuff.

[@andreaspagnatosquit3844]

Good evening, I love your workshop, it's a dream! and great news

[@andypandy9931]

This channel has changed, I used to love the machining videos. I don't think that vice is well designed with a centre pivot and grub screws. Is it made from iron because the finishes look like anodised aluminium and it costs £1500.

[@65BAJA]

Before you lock down the split clamp you should throw the Stare-At-Eet level up on the top of the jaw to make sure it's level.

[@prongATO]

He DARE you use a video to answer questions your members ask! You will have people make comments like “it’s like watching the home shopping network” and “this was all just an AD”. In all seriousness, thanks for the recommendations on good quality gear.

[@gertkristensen6451]

I made two aluminum sheets, it worked better quickly to pull out a little so that the water can run down ..and yes very little chips in the t slot

[@raystormont]

Vice is a work of art that I would love to have. I am retired since 2011and do a lot of sheet metal fabrication and freeing automotive assemblies that are frozen and beat regularly on the vices in my restoration shop at my home and need vices that can take a beating. The new large vice from Fireball appears nearly indestructrible and is priced accordingly and will likely be my next treat when the cookie jar is full. Ray Stormont PS I wish you would mention mfg. list price for tools you install and use during your videos.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

That vice is one fancy, super hi-tech piece of kit. It looks so simple, like a Lego set, but so much function. Nice install on the steel top plate. That rounded edge is a thing of beauty.

[@claytonWells-tr8yl]

I miss the spray welding and lathe work.

[@edwardschwenk3100]

Obviously Adam doesn't. All he does now is show new free tools given to him by companies.

[@cup_and_cone]

@@edwardschwenk3100 Adam is like a 45 year old Boomer... RV trips, semi-retired, and collecting everything possible because he overvalues material possessions.

[@tentotwo8290]

Fireball tools left the chat

[@7th_dwarf542]

I had no idea one could introduce any improvement to a vice. Quite an amazing product.

[@mm9773]

The spindle seems to be buttery smooth in a way I haven’t seen on other vices, but we didn’t get to see or find out anything about that. Other than that, what improvements could you see?

[@bcbloc02]

The orange Cnc vices are great. I never would have considered something like this for a bench vise but then again I have been known to change u joints in my Kurt so no room to talk I guess. Lol

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Placed a large to me order with KBC Tools. I wanted to support TECO products with a purchase of their all-metal holder for mill work holding tooling since TECO supported you Adam in a previous video. Unfortunately the TECO purchase as received was beaten up in shipping, scratched and dented. Looked like it was in a shop for 20 plus years. It was the lack of packaging material, but it appeared to have been that way long long ago. I returned it and received a call confirming their acceptance. They said it happened to be the last one in stock, so someone shipped it to me without regard to its condition. I was offered credit, but I said I wanted that specific TECO brand given their support of your channel and its Made in the USA. Pricy yes! . They are contacting TECO to inquire on a direct shipment I requested. Hopefully this will be resolved this coming week with a "New" TECO work holding clamp system made in the USA and all metal.