SPRING PRE LOAD BOLT DUPLICATION .

An odd ball spring pre load bolt is machined for the '' Tractor ''

[@mjm7187]

3 generations of problem solving experience with all aspects of machine repair and stories. Max is the real deal.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@robdixon945]

Thanks for the show Max, getting the popcorn ready for the slotting head job 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries . Lol , have to fix the slotter first ! 👍

[@mudnducs]

Thanks Max! Love your direct approach and the fact that you don’t tell us endlessly what you’re going to do next! You just do it and we get to watch!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

very good job friend Max

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . 👍

[@outsidescrewball]

Enjoyed…nice work, looking forward to the slotter

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Chuck 👍

[@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200]

Great watch Max 👏👏👌 Cheers Chris

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Excellent job max, great video, keep'um coming.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@mark111943]

That’s one hell of a tapping head. Glad somebody thought of you,someone who can put it back to work! Looking forward to the slotting. Thanks again for taking the time to share you knowledge/experience

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@acmemachining]

Can't wait, you have me sitting on the edge of my seat. Thanks Max

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers Mate 👍

[@warrenjones744]

The J&L is cool as hell. They make them not far from here Springfield VT and are still in business. They actually invented the optical profile projector. It is the same Jones and Lampson that made machine tools. That part of the business is long gone. but the metrology business lives on. Cheers

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries . I hope it works ! 👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Really nice job mate

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers Matty 👍

[@GraemeStephens]

so that's what Spring Calipers are for - what a learning space you have here

[@simpleman283]

I also found that interesting. It is truly amazing, the amount of stuff I have learned watching Max for almost 4 years now.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , No worries .👍

[@bobvines00]

I used to watch an "older" Machinist in the Grinding Shop where I used to work to see what he did to get the old machine to grind accurately. Along with knowing *where* to lean on the machine to grind non-tapered IDs, he also measured the ID with spring calipers & measured them with a micrometer, just like Max showed. (This was back in the '80s & he was most likely finish grinding a section of a jet engine component and was the only person in the entire Shop that could get the machine to grind within the tight tolerances given for that component.) It's a good technique to keep in your toolbox for when you don't have a mic to reach whatever needs to be accurately measured.

[@be007]

nice job max. cheers ben.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@stovepipe666]

Good job max. A handy one

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@Warped65er]

Well done and looking fwd. to the slotting head use.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks , same here ! 👍

[@peltona]

Also looking forward to slotting and seeing that optical comparator working. I'd guess today you could do similar comparisons on the computer with digital photography and software.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . 👍

[@bkoholliston]

I have an Indi-cal for deep internal grooves like that. It is kinda like a spring caliper but uses a test indicator and you set it up by gage blocks. There are interchangeable points for inside grooves you can put on it so it goes from about 1/2" to more than I ever will need. You probably don't need that precision here, but it is handy to have! About $50-75 on eBay here in the states but I know metrology gear is hard to get there. BTW, on the wood lathe I use spring calipers (inner and outer) all the time!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

They are around about 360 $ here . One day , i will get the 2 that cover up to 2'' or 50 mm . It's good to keep the hand in with the callipers every now & then though . Cheers . 👍

[@MPenzlin]

the channel is some of the most interesting channels. thx

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@Dustin_the_wind]

Thanks for sharing, Max.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@greglaroche1753]

Great job. Thanks for sharing it.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@natedoerfler652]

Thanks Mr Max! 👍 cheers!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@derinteriors]

Lots of great manual machining techniques in this video. Sequence of operations were key to success. Excellent video Max. Thanks.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

Nice job Max, I'm looking forward to the slotting part, thanks for posting from France.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@wrstew1272]

I think he is posting from Australia 😅. Just joking, no offense, Cheers Mate 😊

[@DudleyToolwright]

That was some really good photography on a tough part to see. Very informative.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Rob . 👍

[@TedRoza]

G'day Max. Nice bit of machining, part & threads worked out well. My question is .. the half round cuttaway inside down the bottom, why couldn't you have machined the ID, then made & fitted a half cutaway circular section & pressed it to the bottom. Then previous to that you could have slotted the OD Tube. Pressed in the Insert welded the inner sleeve & machined the OD back to specs, then thread & milled the spanner hex & Bobs, your uncle

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Because i am keeping it simple ! 👍

[@wrstew1272]

Larger size he sez….GIANT Tapping Head! And the slotting head seems fun, no standing around leaning on the mill now, hop😂😂😂😂

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , cheers 👍

[@garychaplin9861]

Thanks max, great video. I am about to attempt to clean up some square chuck pinion holes so I will be interested to see how you go about slotting in a blind hole. Cheers.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries . Their is a relief groove at the bottom . 👍

[@mikediamond1522]

For that inner step, why not turn a tube that size, then cut out the half-moon piece; place it inside, and silver braze in place? Mike

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

You probably could do it that way . Cheers 👍

[@bid6413]

Max, I can’t wait to see you use your slotting head. I bought one late last year and haven’t used it yet so I’ll learn from your mistakes. Ha! Cheers, TB

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , no worries !!! 👍

[@edsmachine93]

Nice work Max.👍👍 Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@TheAyrCaveShop]

G'day Max, lots of great tips and nice camera work. Thanks for the spring caliper detail...very useful! Looking forward to the slotting operation and setup. Cheers...ATB....

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers Dean . 👍

[@Rustinox]

I like those old boos you're using. Well, what's left of them :)

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Rusty 👍

[@bobvines00]

Max, if it looks like your optical comparator is going to work for you, but you need a new or different glass "scale" to use it, don't forget that James at Clough42 here on KZbin made a video showing how he engraved a replacement scale for a customer using his CNC (laser?) engraver. He's in the western U.S., so if you need a new one I'm guessing that you could find a workshop "closer to home" that could follow James' techniques to accurately make one for you.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . I will have a look at what he has done . Cheers 👍

[@RalfyCustoms]

G'day Max, awesome start to my Sunday, thanks for sharing buddy, that comparator is a tasty bit of kit too max! thats a blast from the past

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers Ralfy 👍

[@leathermanTK55]

Yet another learning curve video from the Swan....Thanks Max

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@jobkneppers]

Max, how about a digital readout on the lathe? It will make your live behind the lathe a lot easier/quicker. Best! Job

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

One day , it will happen ! Cheers 👍

[@edkeniston4786]

I can’t imagine the optical comparetor not working! As smart as you are, you’ll engineer something to make it work. Very educational as always!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

It will be something completely out of my wheel house ! Cheers 👍

[@alandawson2813]

Awesome job young max, looking forward to the next installment. From kiwi land

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries , thanks 👍

[@johnmcanulty7341]

so good. Excellent.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@HaraldFinster]

Very nice and interesting as always. I love your thinking-aloud-style videos. A bit of a cliff hanger here 🙂

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@boogiewoogiebubbleboy2877]

G'day, Max. Nice work. If I were a blind man, I would struggle to tell which one was the original work piece. Ok, that made far more sense when it was still in my head and probably should have stayed there considering. 😂 What I mean is, they look identical, and so they should, right cobber?😉 If, by any chance, you happen to have the next video edited, then don't wait until next week. Upload it now, ya bugger. Like Oliver said, please, Sir, I want more. MORE, YOU WANT MORE! Gimme. ⚒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , thanks . Next one , still editing ! Cheers 👍

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Max!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@willemvantsant5105]

Hi Max, the Sydney killings has made the news here in Philippines, Terrible!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , i think YT delated my reply on that one ! 👍

[@bruceanderson9461]

Like your channel and variety of projects but the long formate makes it difficult for me to watch! Just can’t find the time.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries . A lot prefer the longer ones as they want to see everything . 👍

[@pauldehaan3574]

Very good video as always. I learned a few things about using the spring calipers. Thanks for sharing.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@demetre6756]

the parting tool looks unique to me (i'm not experienced). perhaps in another episode you can some mor of the tool holder?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries . It is a normal one , but i run it upside down & lathe in reverse . They perform better . 👍

[@cyclebuster]

So far i can duplicate this project with my antique machines. However, I do not have a slotter. all I can do from here on is use an end mill and a rotary table to remove the majority of the inner circle, and file the ends square with a reciprocating filer I have

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

You could slot by hand , using the quill if your machine has one no worries . Or a shaper ! Cheers 👍

[@wallbawden5511]

Love your work Max for sure learning lots from you this tractor is taking up a lot of your time Like the comparator just one thing if you don't know the door lock problem is simple near the key hole there will be a number armed with that a fist full of dollars go to a lock smith and he can cut a key for you Cheers

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Yes , probably some common key , with that style of industrial cabinet lock . Cheers 👍

[@lonniebrock3282]

Another high caliber job Max

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@alungiggs]

Great video again Max. Looking forward to the next update. Thanks. 👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@ianmoone2359]

Another cracking video. Been hanging out for a new one, now I can’t wait for next weeks slotting head episode. Better put a gps tracker in that slotting head I reckon, just in case it follows me home one day! 😜😂😂 I was wondering. Some of these parts your reproducing look quite serviceable condition albeit they are at least 80+ years old, so are you replacing functional tractor parts or duplicating a second matching tractor? 🤷‍♂️ Keep up the good work, I’m up in Lancelin on holidays for another week, will try and catch a fish for you. 👍👍👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Their are 2 being done 👍

[@paulokeeffe4827]

great job and for the rocking horse shit, if you ever need any i have and can get as much as you want

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , Cheers . 👍

[@willemvantsant5105]

Hi Max, definitely see the slotter toolmarks and hence the relief. Don't know why the maker didn't simply plug weld the segment in place and machine OD to size, maybe faster than machining relief and slotting, just thinking out. loud. Very envious of the Jarrah benchtop, looks better everytime I see it. I had a Jarrah table and chairs made in Freo back in 1985, still perfect condition, beautiful wood.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I thought about that method a couple of hours ago ! 👍

[@KeefyKat]

Can't wait to see that big tapping head in use!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , could be scary ! 👍

[@mikewestbrook2319]

Hey Max, I enjoyed the show! 😁😁😁

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@theessexhunter1305]

Look fwd to your vids, having no slotter then I would have had to made that C shape to size and let it in and plug welded it from the out side as you said it is not that critical Looking fwd to the slotting

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , another good option . Cheers 👍

[@Randysshop]

nicely done Max. I was wondering how you were going to remove the material from the second bore. How do you know what the material is if not marked? Cheers

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

The bar is from new stock that i have . Thanks 👍

[@1crazypj]

Hi Max. just wanted to be first comment so posted before watching video. I'll be adding after I watch 😁 Being around 80 years old, wouldn't the 'tractor' be all inch sizes? I seem to recall it has BSF and Whitworth threads as well? The internal 'shoulder' almost looks like it was silver soldered into position? That's the first time I've seen an optical comparator since mid 70's when I was training. Instructor had to 'book time' to show us how it worked. I don't remember anything about it now though. You could see thread was less worn at the 'nut' end close to where it finished, the flat at top was smaller (I guess the magnification on screen makes some things easier to see?) Could you need spring passes? Not that tool is deflecting but the work being kinda thin-wall bending away? Damn cool video, slotting head is going to be interesting

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . Yes , all inch sizes . From the machining marks , you can see that it has been slotted in . Cheers 👍

[@robertoswalt319]

Thanks for showing the piece that fits inside the tensioning nut It helps me understand how the feature inside functions.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

@@robertoswalt319 No worries 👍

[@ianfiddes9871]

Cracking video

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@wrstew1272]

So you are making flux capacitor parts now? Teamwork with the crazed German I’m guessing 😂

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , 👍

[@gm558]

Nice work grate video. I got a question if you don't mind, why not do the slotting in a shaper? I remember an old video you had one is it gone? Just curius, I just bought a shaper for scrap metal price, a STW 315 some old east german manufactuar. It has a broken push arm? I don't know what to call it, it's the arm from the big drive gear that converts the rotational motion into linear. Anyway can't wait to get it fixed and start using it, cheers!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I do not have the work holding set up's for the shaper yet . 👍

[@jayreiter268]

Another part for the two pounder??

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Yes 👍

[@paulrayner4514]

that tapping head is a monster, It will take some grunt to tap a 2" will your machine cope?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , probably more grunt than what my machines have . Should be good for larger taps if the need arises . 👍

[@dutchgray86]

I have a tapping head on an mt5 also, not sure what it's maximum size is but will be similar I'm sure, never used it yet, don't have anything with a mt5 spindle but did just buy a big pillar drill with a 2" capacity in steel and 35rpm bottom speed, which should run it using an mt4-5 adapter. Anything tooling to avoid having to turn big taps by hand is a win.

[@jrd02wilcox]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@andyloebrown8250]

The step, down inside that part, looks like a separate piece of steel.

[@robertoswalt319]

I was thinking the same thing. Perhaps cut a chunk out of a pipe and braze it in place?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

All one piece . You can see the tool marks from when it was slotted . 👍

[@kennethney4260]

I think if I had to make more than one of those I would make the inner step a separate piece and secure it with plug welds...

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I would probably do the same ! Cheers 👍

[@tas32engineering]

Knowledge & character are great. Presentation let down slightly as these videos are out there for World to see. Keep nails clean. Difficult to do with time chasing you down.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Hard to keep nails clean every 5 minutes !!! Thanks 👍

[@mikestevens8046]

Max, Its hard to find "part two" on your vids. Any recommends? Thanks

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Normally they are the next video . Sometimes one video can flow onto the next with no part number designation . I don't always know until editing how long they will be ! Cheers 👍

[@fearlyenrage]

Nice work mate nice work! What steel was it you used?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

1214 steel , because of the slotting operation . Thanks 👍

[@fearlyenrage]

@@swanvalleymachineshop ah some leaded alloy for machining thy.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

@@fearlyenrage Straight 1214 , they took the lead out of it ! Still machines like butter .

[@jamesworsham125]

No no no! Remeasure!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , 👍

[@chadstrand7868]

thanks for the video

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@simpleman283]

👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍👍👍

[@joell439]

👍👍😎👍👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍👍👍

[@uncleheavy6819]

I have been trying to look up the standard measurements for....a hair, a shade, a touch, a gnat's, a smidge, etc, but so far without luck. Can anybody help me out here? How do they translate from metric to imperial? 😂 Multiply / divide by 25.4, I guess.

[@uncleheavy6819]

Are these arcane dimensions only contained in the "Black" Handbook that is kept under lock and key at machinist's lodges? Lol.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

They are the politically correct names for small measurements we call something else off camera !!! 👍👍👍

[@geraldestes2470]

> thumbs

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@garymallard4699]

🇨🇦🤓🤟

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@scottweeks6633]

Chinese writing/ warning label 😂

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

You never know !!! 👍

[@gregabel2111]

Hay Maxy Monk here mate like watching what you do so you've retired to your shed injoying what you do best catch up some day this yr at cheers old mate

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

@@gregabel2111 No worries 👍

[@STOP_RIGHT_THERE_CRIMINAL_SCUM]

I didn't know Julian Richings was a machinist

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , don't know him ! 👍

[@jdmccorful]

Lookin good! Thanks for your time.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍