The Big 45 Degree Block Build (Part 1)

This is a new tool that is becoming a favorite the more I use it. We are teaming up with Johnny Bellantuono on some future projects and this is the first one.
Check out Johnny 's Instagram page here:
/ jbellantuono610
Check out Solid Rock's Instagram page here:
/ solid_rock_machine_shop

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Sorry guys, had a lot of trouble getting this uploaded properly. Steve

[@DudleyToolwright]

Amazing work Steve. I am still interested in one of your squaring blocks and probably the 45 as well.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Hi Robert, we have you on the list for the Squaring Block. I am working on back orders and getting some out but there is a lot of them. It's going to take awhile. I am dividing my time up between KZbin, new prototypes and filling back orders. I am feeling better but still limiting myself to about five hours a day. If I try to do more at this point it takes to much out of me and then I am down for a couple of days. Some had to cancel or delay their orders due to the current economy which I understand. Steve

[@bcbloc02]

Glad you are feeling better. I always enjoy seeing your setups.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks Brian.

[@ROBRENZ]

Looking good Steve! You need a Roll-in Saw so you can saw those vees out and save the material. ATB, Robin

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

It has been on my wish list after seeing what you do with yours. Steve

[@dannywilsher4165]

Looking awesome Steve!

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks!

[@joell439]

So happy to hear your health is improving 👍👍😎👍👍. Looking forward to the rest of this series.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thank You.

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Steve, Good to have you back on our screens and great that your health in improving... A really interesting project which I will for sure be tagging along with... Take care. Paul,,

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks Paul.

[@Pappaoh]

Always a treat when I see a vud from you guy. I'm really enjoying the tooling vids. I'd love to hear more about that little strap clamp that has all the slots in it.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

If I remember I will give more details in the next video.

[@hullygully-3599]

Great instruction on the mill Steve. Priceless experience being shared … THANK YOU.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Steve

[@hersch_tool]

This channel is so dang good. I’m learning so much from your videos, thank you!

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thank you very much. It is good to hear others are benefiting from the videos. Steve

[@jdmccorful]

Enjoyed the observation and concept. Thanks for the look.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josephlovell6951]

Really glad to see you are doing better. Been praying for you and the family. Keep up the great work

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thank you.

[@houseofbrokendobbsthings5537]

Morning to the entire family. Glad you are feeling better Steve. Very informative and well produced video. As usual. Wishing you all the best. As you teach I am picking up more and more tooling to be able to try and do it just like you instructed. That works much better than cobbling as is how I tried and failed in the past. LOL. All the best from the opposite side is Michigan. Dan

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks. The part that is most satisfying to us is that others like you are befitting from the effort.

[@staciedziedzic8706]

Hi Steve! Awesome video! I have to say that milling is probably my favorite content so you made me smile! Thank you for the upload!😁

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You are welcome. When we get to the Sine Plate build there will be more mill work. Steve

[@homemadetools]

Good work as usual. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kimber1958]

Great story,so glad your back at it . Good days to you and yours

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thank you very much.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice work Steve, glad you are doing better.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks Randy.

[@HanstheTraffer]

Thank you for sharing your great skill and experience. A wealth of knowledge!

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

My pleasure!

[@sblack48]

Glad you are feeling better

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thank you. Still not 100% but way better than I have been in almost 2 years now.

[@rossilake3430]

Looks great Steve. Can you give me the exact numbers on the Face Mill. You said 1.5” and all I see is 2” and wnmx inserts. Thanks,Ross

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Here it is on my Instagram page. instagram.com/p/Cd-sicSukJ9/

[@rossilake3430]

I got it, Thank You. I’m a new old hobby machinist. Saw your video on setting up my surface grinder, Okamoto 6.18. My used tool guy ships them with table on bearings with wood block under spindle. Crazy! I sent your video to him. Take the table off or wood block it. Thank you.

[@mattym8]

Thanks for posting Steve. I know it’s a lot of work to edit these vids but these are so good. I also watch your IG stories and appreciate them too.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

I appreciate that!

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

You are welcome.

[@umahunter]

You do amazing work very informative 👍👍👍

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thank you.

[@bid6413]

Steve, can you please provide the model and parts numbers for both the Korloy cutter and the inserts you used in this video. Outstanding tooling that I need to put on my “to buy” list. My only social media contact is KZbin and I couldn’t catch the information fast enough. Thank you again for sharing your hard earned knowledge. Stay Well. Cheers, Will

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Here is a link to my Instagram page. It is a close up with the info you are looking for. I made a special arbor for this cutter that increased the rigidity and performance. instagram.com/p/Cd-sicSukJ9/

[@bid6413]

@@SolidRockMachineShopInc Thank you Steve. I’m not an Instagram user but was able to access your page using a friend’s account. Your custom arbor is a clever trick. My Bridgeport has a 30 NMTB taper spindle so I won’t copy yours exactly but definitely appreciate learning another trick for my toolbox. All The Best, Will

[@Throughthebulkhead]

Impressive work Steve

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thank you.

[@kentuckytrapper780]

You guy's do some amazing work, great video, keep'um coming.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

We hope to keep them coming and have some nice projects coming up.

[@kentuckytrapper780]

@@SolidRockMachineShopInc I'll be watching for it. I've got a home shop, two mills five lathes surface grinder, retired coal miner learning a new hobby...

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

very good proyect

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thank you.

[@johnson2207]

Is your shop temperature controlled?

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

I have an air conditioner and humidifier. Have to run both to keep the humidity down. I try to keep it between 67 and 69 degrees F.

[@sblack48]

So you are using a big 45 to make another big 45….how do you make the first one?

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

It was a little harder. I used a 3/4" thick 45 degree and took it very slow and easy with the rail part. I left extra stock and straighten everything out in the grind.

[@James-fs4rn]

👍 I think the block is fine with the mess up and not fair to you to take a hit on the final one. IMO. Awful kind of you as always.

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Thanks, I will use the messed up one for myself so it is not a total loss. I do not want to sell things that are not up to my standards. Steve