I hear you and your dad say that you are hobby machinist. As a machinist if almost 30 years, I can tell you, you two are more of a machinist than a great many that claim to be! If you want to save some time when threading you can engage the half nut on every set of odd or even numbers. I personally like to use the odd numbers for odd pitch and even number for even pitch threads. You can always check it by taking a very small first cut, then taking the same cut over but engaging on a different number. That is just a way to make you comfortable with the process. I just recently found your channel and you have almost instantly became my favorite by far! I’ve been running through your videos like a mad man! I’m quickly running out however! Keep up the good work! We all really appreciate the time and effort you put in to this, so that we can get the enjoyment of following along with you!
@RedBoneCoonHound473 жыл бұрын
I like that you do things in a technical, but simple safe way. You don't conduct procedures in an unsafe way and you don't use million dollar pieces of equipment. You send things out to a specialist when it makes sense and handle the majority things in house with a structured manner. I don't get shivers down my spine and never have to face palm, thanks for the absence of drama.
@markhelseth2533 жыл бұрын
@@squatch253 So right! It's a sad state of affairs when blowing up a perfectly good diesel is entertainment. Keep bringing us the "tings" - and you got me for the long haul. I'm not here for 30 seconds of viral mechanical violence.
@michaelbrash88433 жыл бұрын
I dont enjoy fake drama life has enough for me so far 71 years of it ha ha
@harmlesscreationsofthegree12483 жыл бұрын
I concur. Even Squatch’s simple explanation about preloading the nut prior to welding was a revelation to me! And he’s so matter of fact about it all. Refreshing and very educational. That’s why we’re all here
@Shadowvortx3 жыл бұрын
People like to complain about OSHA, but many of the rules in 29 CFR 1910 came about from machine workers and servicemen who lost sight, limbs and lives to uncontrolled hazardous energy. After all, "rapid release of stored energy" is a definition of of the word "explosion".
@aserta3 жыл бұрын
@@Shadowvortx If you go watch "Removing the TERRIBLE UnderCarriage ~ 1950s Caterpillar TraxCavator ~ Part 8" around 46:08 you can see what happens when things are done in an unsafe way, because of rushing and lack of proper equipment. That wheel assembly ain't light and it flies like a freaking jet off the carrier.
@digitalrailroader3 жыл бұрын
that adapter nut has DEFINITELY earned a Squatch Special Tools ID number!
@DohosanV3 жыл бұрын
Oh man my day has officially been saved. Everytime I see a video posted I get as giddy as a school girl and can't hit play fast enough.
@mrma2813 жыл бұрын
At 11.07, my admiration just keeps going up. Great thinking and very well done job.
@matty2helpfull3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the "home brew" adapter held together and those gears came off so well
@aserta3 жыл бұрын
I'll never tire of watching lathes cut threads. I'll be old and still just be mesmerized by it.
@jonunya31283 жыл бұрын
am old. can confirm.
@harrowtiger3 жыл бұрын
Pressing your luck, lol. Great job to make and adapt the tools to safely press off the Bull Gear. Keep up the good work on rebuilding our tractor. 10/10 marks for safety, knowledge, descriptions, completion.
@robertamerrick20003 жыл бұрын
I also have to make my own specialty tools. I was raised on a farm and learned at a really young age that having the ability to make things work and get the job done is an AWESOME attribute to possess. THANK YOU for your superb videos!!!!
@darthfunkninja90113 жыл бұрын
I have a strong feeling this channel will explode in popularity any day; not that it is the goal... It just seems so well done for content and squatch is so likeable.
@barkingmouse81523 жыл бұрын
Who needs a bazooka? We got squatchy's bull gear blaster.
@neilshep503 жыл бұрын
Matts Offroad Recovery always starts with "So we got a call....." This channel is turning into "So I made a tool........" I think you could make a business out of making special tools!
@jacquesblaque77283 жыл бұрын
And doing special-purpose machine work in general.
@paintedblue17913 жыл бұрын
Squatch needs a "So I Made a Tool" Tee Shirt!
@neilshep503 жыл бұрын
@@paintedblue1791 That's a very good idea, the Squatch Merch store, Tee shits, hoodies, mugs.........
@forbes807513 жыл бұрын
I'd buy a hoodie for sure!!
@whotknots3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that lathe Squatch!
@sixtoes23133 жыл бұрын
I am 64. And I am here to learn.
@jdmccorful3 жыл бұрын
Hey, kid!
@allupinyaful3 жыл бұрын
To save yourself some time, in choosing a number or hash mark on your threading dial you can either choose odd,even or blank marks and use any mark in your chosen category category at any point on the wheel. In other words if you choose odd you can use 1 or 3, if you choose even you can use 2 or 4, if you choose blank you can use any blank mark on the dial. Nice work, love old iron. Regards
@johnnyholland87653 жыл бұрын
Nice clean old Southbend. I have been machining for 35 years and have run some of all of them foreign and domestic but still enjoy the old Southbend , Craftsman etc... lathes They are simple and accurate machines. I have a Super 10 model.
@anrew10003 жыл бұрын
These videos are therapeutic, good for the soul and excellent for stress relief 😎 I may never have the vast amount of detailed knowledge that you have Mr.Squatch, but it would be a dream come true to be able to rebuild equipment like this, and help preserve the amazing history that helped build the world as we know it. And besides, who doesn’t like playing with tractors and dozers and graders? 😁😁😁
@mog58583 жыл бұрын
just for your info a 1" 8tpi grade 8 all thread will hold 30 tons that's our go-to for doing press or pull work at the shop that we can't get into the 100-ton press. nicely done on your tools keep up the good work buddy.
@raycollington43103 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised your machine tools are not all driven from a central workshop shaft coupled to a steam engine. You have a lot of skills Squatch, thanks for the education.
@DismayingObservation3 жыл бұрын
Comment number 300! I’ve been watching this from the beginning. I am in awe of your mechanical and organizational skills. You probably know more about these than Caterpillar’s own engineers ever did. I’m looking forward to the next chapter.
@jamesdiehl86903 жыл бұрын
The Mother of Invention should be smiling and proud of her son right now! 😆
@harmlesscreationsofthegree12483 жыл бұрын
After a hard day of work I’m so glad this is waiting for me to enjoy as I walk in the door. I think I might actually get a bit sad once she’s finished...
@erikswanson42153 жыл бұрын
Excellent thread cutting tutorial! Appreciate all you show us!
@johnhall1253 жыл бұрын
My favorite pencil welder!
@Bellboy403 жыл бұрын
Nice job on making the adapters and performing a safe pull on that bull gear. A man of many talents including making or modifying parts on the lathe. Love it.
@Bellboy403 жыл бұрын
@@squatch253 🤣 Yes I guess that's right, but it is better than hearing a boom followed by having a blood splattered shop.
@bobuk57223 жыл бұрын
Hi Squatch. The way you timed the start of each thread pass is of course the safe way and with what I expect was not a cheap nut very sensible. For some combinations of lead screw pitch and 'thread being cut' pitch it is possible to start the pass on other thread indicator settings - typically every even or every odd number, sometimes at every indicated setting. It was done commercially to speed work up, but that was not your biggest concern. A decent reference manual would cover the settings if you are interested. Depending on your lathe headstock bearings it is also possible to make those passes moving away from the headstock. Less stressful on you, possible more so on the lathe. I'll come back and edit in a KZbin reference for you when I can spell his name correctly. Here you are:- It's Joe Pieczynski, Advanced Innovations, Austin Texas, on June 9th 2016. Cheers. BobUK. PS - and thank the gods the housings did not break!
@vincentbyron70863 жыл бұрын
Necessity is the mother of invention.
@cassiuspuckett87893 жыл бұрын
Excellent job Squatch. All works well when you have the right tools for the job. Great video!!!
@thomasbailey83063 жыл бұрын
When You was Turning the one long nut down the Threads on the inside was almost like put someone in a trance.Like watching one of those old Sci fi movies.....LOL..It was Cool to watch it...Great Video And job on making the tool. Thank You for sharing
@paulwomack58663 жыл бұрын
Loving the South Bend action! And further, all the sheer effort and skill you put in, to make the denoument as ... ... uneventful as humanly possible. This is NOT the KZbin way, and I admire you for it.
@tonywatson9873 жыл бұрын
That was a really elegant solution to what could have been a problematic fix - I'm also calling that a Victory! Well done!
@mmrbeef3 жыл бұрын
OTC should give you some kick backs! That is a very nice set up and a lot of really good advertising for them.
@todddebockler77862 жыл бұрын
I just bought a otc 17 1/2 ton puller bar because of your video toby
@TheLoiteringKid3 жыл бұрын
That lathe is a working peace of art, I love old tools.
@jbj274063 жыл бұрын
Your host of skills and abilities is just astounding. And I'm a pretty good jack of trades myself. But nowhere NEAR you. Good work!
@scrotiemcbogerballs82863 жыл бұрын
Great job buddy you definitely can build anything you put your mind to thanks for sharing
@iainking42563 жыл бұрын
Hi Toby watching these last few videos has been sheer joy. Your skill at manufacturing. Tools and other spare parts is incredible, great to watch your approach and skills. I had to laugh when you were showing us the big nut and the long nut, then as a surprise package, you pulled out a nut from a box and just said “and I got these as well for the future”. Once again keep em coming mate, say hi to senior for me and Cheers from from too many beers.
@santerresongarage74863 жыл бұрын
Good as always!👍 You are a true mechanic and teacher. Just on a side note, not to criticize but help out.... we are all here to learn a little something after all, aren't we? When cutting thread on the lathe, with even number thread pitch, you can engage on any numbers or lines. For odd number threads pitch, any lines OR numbers depending on which one you started with. (Started with a line, keep on going with lines, started with a number, engaged on numbers) It saves on waiting for the dial to be back on the exact scribe. Give it a try for fun.😉 As always, thanks for the entertainment, J.F.🇨🇦
@mattprater71843 жыл бұрын
wow this video really took me back in time my dad used an old lathe real similar to that i still have it i can remember getting excited to be around when my dad had to make something on it i always tell people how my dad cut two nuts for a friend for an old car to mount some old headlights the threads on the lights where some obsolete thread but he measured them out and cut them and yes that old flat belt sounds really brings back memories too thanks for showing people how it is done when you got old school skills if my dad was stiil around i think he would enjoy your channel as much as i do
@frankdeegan89743 жыл бұрын
You like the sound of flat belts check out David Richards Steam Powered Machine Shop, steam boiler, steam engines, flat belts and line shafts one big machine from the forties all the rest are 1925 or earlier.
@Bushguyrocks3 жыл бұрын
The British had an assortment of threads at one time. A nightmare to work on. Was it a British car?
@mattprater71843 жыл бұрын
@@Bushguyrocks I am not sure they were big old lights from the thirties they went on a Stutz bearcat the guy built up from parts
@jlbuildingitright76173 жыл бұрын
Toby, There are a lot of smart people in this world and you are one of them! nice job my friend!
@scruffy61513 жыл бұрын
Everything work just like they were suppose to. Well done 👍👍
@seniorelectrician68313 жыл бұрын
Glad that it worked for you.
@ronzezulka6646 Жыл бұрын
Pretty handy knowledge to have on tool making and machining.
@keithross45113 жыл бұрын
Thanks Squatch! Man I enjoy these videos. I had to take both my final drives to Riggs Caterpillar in W. Memphis and have them pull my bull gears off my axles on my D6. Sure enjoyed your puller and adaptor.
@imdeplorable22413 жыл бұрын
Well done, sir.👍
@jdm26513 жыл бұрын
Lovely machine and threading to a shoulder, then welding was nothing less good. Hats off.
@robertquast96843 жыл бұрын
That is a well thought out, well designed puller set up. Making progress one little step at a time
@danshaw67593 жыл бұрын
That adapter is so nice. Not that it needs to look beautiful as much as be functional but personally, I would have thrown it back in the lathe and cleaned up the weld a bit. Glad it all worked well in the end. Look forward to seeing more.
@duanequam77093 жыл бұрын
That worked well. All that's needed now is a happy dance Thanks for the video.
@scotte28153 жыл бұрын
Rube Goldberg would be proud that was a well thought out process
@Tr3bu3 жыл бұрын
Could you do a demonstration of releasing a press fit, with out a safety nut...you know, for science? As always, your work and content is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
@arthurpage31753 жыл бұрын
Just watch the intro sequence on salvage workshop as the track drive sprocket comes off unrestrained.
@aserta3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqbSZ5-lmLl6h7c here, around 46 minute. That's what happens when you don't put the nut. I've lifted one of those sprockets and it's not a light piece. I guarantee that had it contacted with a bone it would've broken it.
@normanschillerstrom12262 жыл бұрын
Stumbled upon your channel, needless to say I have been bing watering now for a couple days on the D2. Cool stuff, you can definitely learn something from all this. Thanks for the lesson on that old mill. I have never operated one. Good channel 👍🏻
@normanschillerstrom12262 жыл бұрын
@@squatch253 bing watering 😆 good grief, binge watching 👍🏻
@DefaultName-vh3lo3 жыл бұрын
You are a Master tool maker... Well done!
@curtisricks90433 жыл бұрын
What a cool old lathe.
@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch3 жыл бұрын
Man, I wish I had the tools you do! Not saying I would be any good at them - but at least I could try to learn them and get better! Ha ha. Good to see another thing apart. The finals look real nice inside. I'd be lying if I said I didn't like the smell of old gear oil. Just reminds me of my childhood, climbing around on grandpa's Farmall M and Case SC. It was a cross between that and that smell of heavy pollen in the woods. I love those memories!
@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch3 жыл бұрын
@@squatch253 I hear you buddy. I get those same memories every time I operate the Case SC or the Farmall M. Grandpa would be proud to see them both (although the M isn't my grandpa's). Memories are the only thing we'll have at the end of our life - gotta cherish them!
@jockmchaggis67973 жыл бұрын
There's just something mesmerising about running a lathe, we've an old Harrison one from the 50s or 60s at my work, we don't use it often but man when we do I love it
@machinistbytrade3 жыл бұрын
Squatch...no need to return to zero on thread dial if the thread you cut is a multiple of the TPI of the lead screw on the lathe....you can engage it anywhere. Just for future reference
@aserta3 жыл бұрын
You should give the ram a leather sleeve to keep it protected from dings. Worth the effort, and it earned it. Awesome episode and good points on preloading the threads before welding. That would explain why a looot of such adapters i find whenever i go into junk yards are cracked or completely broken despite the threads. It has never occurred to me, despite knowing that threads aren't 100% fit.
@Deebo18123 жыл бұрын
Yay! Stick welding for the win! Great job, again!
@12DGJB213 жыл бұрын
Extremely interesting. A prime example of how a well planned job can produce a positive outcome.
@NavinBetamax3 жыл бұрын
Goes to prove that Alls Well that Ends Well ........Thanks for all that you do !!!
@tda28063 жыл бұрын
On a sunny afternoon here in the UK, this is the best anti-climatic climax to a disassembly job I've seen. We all know if you hadn't taken all that care in the setup, we'd be watching one of those safety type videos where they talk about a moments inattention and you see the ambulance arriving 😣
@booterone13 жыл бұрын
Very controlled separation.
@akfarmboy493 жыл бұрын
tooling you make is the most interesting and see it in action, thank you for video.
@erikburrell15953 жыл бұрын
Have to say that was quite impressive to watch and considering this tractor is so old and still took 25 tons to pop that.
@mdouglaswray3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful technique getting those bull gears off! Neatest and safest application of force I've seen!
@wsbrand3 жыл бұрын
Cool lathe.
@ssnydertrucking11213 жыл бұрын
Your the man when it comes to making tools and having them work as planned.
@anibalbabilonia18673 жыл бұрын
Man that is awesome squatch! When it comes to restoring a cat d2, no one comes close to you! The master! Great job buddy 👏 👌😎👍always looking forward to the next surprise!
@phooesnax3 жыл бұрын
Excellent job. Have a 10 inch SB that was dads. He would have loved your work. He was a journeyman tool maker.
@rickyjessome43593 жыл бұрын
I think this was one of the best videos I've watch since I subscribed to your channel. Really like the home brew system. As always looking forward to the next clip. Cheers!
@valuedhumanoid65743 жыл бұрын
Nice work. You have a mind like me. When I am at a flea market or scrap yard I always keep my eye on things I can use. If I see a box of large nuts, I think "...I can use those for spacers if I have to pull a shaft..." or something like that. Just ordering parts and they have something on sale that's dirt cheap and has potential, I get it and put it on the shelf. The trick is remembering what you have and where you put it!
@nena42153 жыл бұрын
That is one of the beefiest welds I’ve ever seen! What a great job and congratulations on your newest and most powerful tool! Thanks so much for the great episode
@145SPARROW3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that... That's a tight fit. As always, well explained and clear!
@bluegrallis3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a half nut indicator for my South Bend. I have cut threads with it before, but you have to leave the half nut engaged and reverse the spindle to get back to the starting point. A porta power is a wonderful thing as long as you respect the power! A heavy duty quilted blanket can come in handy. The shop I worked at, had a 60 ton, a couple 30 toners and electric pumps.
@lwilton3 жыл бұрын
Threading indicators were usually available as options. There is a good chance there are some still floating around, and you might find one for a reasonable price on eBay. I think there are also a couple of people that still have NOS SB parts available. For a South Bend you can probably find the manual (if you don't have it) at vintagemachinery.org, and that should tell you the part number for the threading indicator.
@michaelscriffiano92673 жыл бұрын
Great job Great tooling Great video....
@alasdairhamilton15743 жыл бұрын
What no pickle fork and dark glasses! 😎👍🏴
@bbarber10663 жыл бұрын
Your adapter is capable of hoisting an unloaded tractor trailer combo with a factor of safety as well. Nice job.
@npalen3 жыл бұрын
The 29.5 degree setting of the compound when single point threading is key as you alluded to. It keeps the right side of the threading tool bearing against and taking just a skim pass on the left "wall" of the thread which helps support the bit.
@paulmanson2533 жыл бұрын
Adding just a little to this. The sine of 30 degrees is 0.5. What that means is that advancing the compound at that ( virtually) angle means that the settings on the lathe,half the advance is X, half Y. At least in theory the tearout that traditional threading was liable to is reduced,cutting on one face instead of two.
@markbehr883 жыл бұрын
Love it when a plan comes together.
@donbullock87903 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Your ingenuity amazes me. You deserve a "Dew" for doing what you did. Great job!
@Pamudder3 жыл бұрын
Squatch ingenuity triumphs again! And what a marvelous old lathe! Do you know its history? It looks as though its history might be just as interesting as that of the D2's.
@Pamudder3 жыл бұрын
@@squatch253 Marvelous old machine! :-)
@michaelmcclure86733 жыл бұрын
Love the old iron doing its job.
@stanleystapp29813 жыл бұрын
Abom79 would be proud of that threading job!
@garymucher95903 жыл бұрын
I actually enjoyed this video verses your other talk videos. You need to do more machining and assembly then merely talk through the videos. Just my opinion. Thumbs Up!
@mathdj013 жыл бұрын
Question and observation = @11:18 a lot of weld splatter falling on the bearing and other internal stuff. Any concerns about that splatter? You mentioned you would look at the bearings after getting them off the shaft so maybe that will take care of the welding splatter concern.
@RGSneaker3 жыл бұрын
Glad you're safe ! Now you can ask the other guy who wouldn't help you because it was too strong a press/pull, if you can take some jobs for him if they are too powerful for him :-)
@madmodifier3 жыл бұрын
With an even number thread I think you can engage on any number or line, technically. Though, I understand the desire to not screw up that coupling nut. Thanks for another video!
@jameshodgson16093 жыл бұрын
It was nice to see the South Bend Lathe in action. I learnt what little I know about turning on a friend’s similar sized South Bend that had come over in the Second World War to the UK as part of the lease lend scheme. The sound of the gears in back gear is very distinctive. My own lathe is a little Boxford which is UK built copy of the South Bend design. I had no qualms of your adaptor being strong enough. Great set up.
@texasredneck92263 жыл бұрын
Reminds me growing up driving early 51 Chevy DeLux, then had a pair of 53's. Always a challenge to find parts...to keep the 51-53 street able...
@greenmirror55552 жыл бұрын
I bought a south bend similar with no belt, went to auto parts store and bought the widest shortest serpentine belt and installed that(after a bit of work removing shafts) nice having a second way to softly start or disengage the spindle. Neighbor has a leather belt with the ticking and slipping under heavier load.
@donnebes94213 жыл бұрын
Excellent easy to understand lesson on the lathe. Thanks.
@dalemininger48273 жыл бұрын
Great Job Squatch. Now I know what too build. I have 3 D2’s that all need this.
@fredmontividas70293 жыл бұрын
Enjoy watching you work, thanks! Got a 1950s Hobart welder, 6cyl engine on a WW2 jeep frame. Interested?
@hfdzl3 жыл бұрын
Ah, the ecstasy of the satisfying pop! I look forward to it! I make my adapters from 4140 Prehard material, would equal Gr. 8. I also buy the required taps as they are handy to restore damaged nuts. Good work!!
@mikebaldwin99723 жыл бұрын
And another JOB WELL DONE 👍!!!!!!!
@bobpaterson18453 жыл бұрын
Excellent tuition on set up on the lathe for cutting threads found that very informative thanks 👍👍
@mrfarmall-vk4gw3 жыл бұрын
Love the southbend lathe, that is the tool in my shop that gets used the most. It is hard to do these kind of projects without a good machine like that, nice job!
@mikes13453 жыл бұрын
Can't decide whether I like the rebuilding of the equipment or making tools and adapters for the rebuilding better. I really like your explanations on problems you encounter and solutions you try. Nice job.
@thinkingimpaired56633 жыл бұрын
I love my Southbend lathe.
@paulg33363 жыл бұрын
That lathe is just like the one I bought in 1985 for $150 except mine requires gears to be selected and mounted on the shaft to achieve the feed rates