Steam Powered Machine Shop 79 Shop Work

The steam powered machine shop was put together to demonstrate how things might have been done in a 1925 in a small shop. Number 79 shows how I sleeved a hit & miss engine cylinder back to size for the original piston on a newer 1939 electric powered horizontal boring mill and turned some diameters to repair a round hay bailer shaft on the 1925 American Tool Works lathe under steam shop power. If you enjoyed watching, you might like some of my earlier videos, thanks.....Dave

[@robertburns2415]

I remember watching your very first episode years ago you were wondering if you were going to be able to make the cut well I'm very happy to say that every episode has been entertaining and educational and nostalgic. My congratulations sir on a very successful series!

[@chuckthebull]

I too discovered Dave's first video and have been a fan and watched ever since.. and always look forward to a new video. what a great shop and preservation of time and methods of an early industrial age machine shop. Indeed i second those congratulations..

[@robertburns2415]

I'm 72 I've been a machinist most of my life but when I discovered Dave's video made me wonder if I'd been born 50 years too late.

[@LostAgain1970]

@@robertburns2415 Hehe! I feel the same. I am not a machinist but work as a repairman. First of all, I am so tired of this modern hectic life. Second, I'm getting fed up of all the little electronics that I can't repair but just throw away and replace. That's why it's so nice to sit down and watch David in his machine shop. In the background you can hear the wall clock ticking and steam hissing.

[@royfetherston2998]

Att boy

[@simonmeyer681]

I always find your videos inspiring and relaxing!

[@zedhead2864]

What a pleasant Sunday evening surprise! Hi Dave!

[@garydergut4741]

Like a well oiled machine. Just wonderful.

[@jesseblack0713]

Yes the best KZbinr has another video. I missed see your videos so much that I started rewatching all of your old videos. Please keep them coming.

[@KG-yn9qi]

Hey hello Sir! Nice to see a post! Thank You!

[@fredericramsey3688]

Welcome back Dave. Another great video. Thanks.

[@jshelledy1]

Love your channel. Welcome back.

[@RickRose]

Great episode as always. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@paulsto6516]

I love your shop. And I love to watch you work.

[@paulweber3425]

This brings back fond memories from my childhood. I am now 76 but grew in my fathers machine shop learning from him all about the trade. I would love to go and see this shop. I really admire this machinist, Just look at his hands and they tell the experiences he has and reminds me of my dad. I would bet there are only a few like him left in the USA.

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate that....Dave

[@gregfeneis609]

Yay! Another great video, Dave. This time with a cliff hanger

[@cad68m_m]

Great to see you posting Dave, I hope all is well with you.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Nice work Dave . Good to see you back . 👍👍👍

[@williamharris1302]

Glad to see you made it thru the winter, it's good to see you back again.

[@CraigLYoung]

Good to see you're doing well. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice work David, always enjoy watching. thanks.

[@larrykrise3609]

awsome work sir.what a great shop.larry

[@watchyatalkinabout4494]

I was fortunate enough to have worked in an old machine shop some time ago. When that boring tool started to make its cut I got goose bumps from the symphony of cast iron being incrementally shaved away.. If there is a place in the sky hopefully shops like this are up there. Well done.

[@quirty864]

Good job old timer, stay well and keep them coming.

[@artr8285]

Dave - Thanks for saving another engine, we all need this history preserved. And, thanks for bringing the clock back online, sounds just like my grandmother's kitchen (without the steam sounds of course)!

[@ML-lg4ky]

Doc Brown would be proud!

[@patrickroeill8746]

Always a pleasure to watch you Dave and get my mind off of things going on in the world today. Thanks buddy

[@edkeniston4786]

Thank you for all you do! I can honestly say I have learned a lot.

[@eyuptony]

Enjoyed watching. Great to see the old machinery working. Tony

[@petermcneill80]

Blown away with that , sleeveing that cylinder is absolutely fantastic your shop probably more than any other shop iv seen is exactly what i and most other vintage / steam / machinist / mechanical sort of guys long for it is absolutely blissful to behold Top man keep it up 👍🏻

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Fascinating work. You're also quite good with video. I will continue to watch them.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

l don't know how l missed this one David ? But here l am lol....lt is good to see you ans thanks for the video.....Shoe🇺🇸

[@erickmarkon9337]

Use a telescope gauge when line boring on both sides of the bar roughly opposite of each other and then add the exact diameter of the bar. Opposite sides of the bar will account for any kind of bend in the bar. Learned that trick when doing portable boaring

[@Wa3ypx]

By watching this man's videos through the years, he has fostered a real interest in manual machine work with me. Its like learning at "The knee of the master!" For example, my mechanic mentioned I might have a bent axle in my truck. I thought how might Dave check this out? I said, "Pull out the axle, put it in a lathe with a steady rest and check it with a dial indicator."

[@henmich]

I LOVE that this is still in operation... I think there may come a day very soon you will be grateful you kept it going.

[@captainhgreen]

Great to see the old shop making chips. Your projects are always interesting to watch and learn little tidbits. Thanks

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonspector5050]

I sure like watching you repair and fix machinery like we use to you make it look easy but I know you have a gift to repair or build most any thing you get your hands on. Always looking forward to your next Video 👍

[@mauricelevy9027]

A really careful achieved piece of boring and sleeving David ,Thanks for showing it .

[@braddobson2060]

Always enjoyable and interesting. Thanks

[@bcbloc02]

Good to see you are staying busy with projects!!

[@jonlong4866]

Good to see you posting Dave. Always enjoy your craftsmanship. Stay safe.

[@jdmccorful]

The beat of the machinery is wonderful, as well as the work you do. Thanks for the look and listen.

[@f4ujmb]

Sir, just found your channel and wanted to comment that your shop and work is amazing and will be watching some of you older videos. Hats offf!!!

[@scottpecora371]

I'm always thrilled and excited to see a new video from you. As always so appreciated, thanks again Dave for all your time and effort!

[@arjanvanraaij8440]

Thank you Dave, and it still amaze me how usefull century old equipment is. Other channels i follow is Adam Booth and Stefan Gotteswinter

[@johnthayjr4237]

Great seeing you again . I really enjoy watching your work good job

[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Thanks for sharing enjoyed

[@farmworkMi]

So cool I've been watching for years now and still cant get over how impressive your shop is

[@TheRatshooter]

Another great video. During my limited time in an automotive machine shop, my least favorite job was honing cylinders. Then we got a Sunnen CK-10, I think the second one in Oregon at the time. Life got a lot better after that!

[@Daniel_cheems]

Beautiful work on that sleeve David. Good to see you a gain!

[@Daledavispratt]

Thanks Dave. Always a pleasure to see your uploads.

[@glennmoreland6457]

Great video 🇬🇧😐

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Dave, I always enjoy seeing a new video from you, it sounds like you’ve been quite busy mate, im really looking forward to seeing the next instalment, cheers

[@johnkaufmann4711]

It would be awesome if there were shop classes. Lathes etc are about the same ( older southbend Lathes with the belt drive ) but very few people have experience with steam power . Awesome videos . Thanks for sharing.

[@peterparsons3297]

how things were done, before computers.... i miss that world

[@johnalexander4356]

Thanks Dave! I always enjoy your videos and it makes my day whenever you post a new one.

[@blankroomsoup666]

You sir are a true craftsman, thank you for the effort you put into making these videos.

[@stevengrotte6732]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mds6387]

First thing I noticed is wearing a short sleeved shirt. Cotton T's can rip away pretty easily which is good.

[@henmich]

No place for a suit and tie.. My dad was a boilermaker and knew someone that died wearing a tie, mixing with a PTO.

[@jerryuhte1284]

Another amazing video and machines at work , raw talent Dave !

[@mrb.5610]

Reminds me of the beautiful model Victorian workshop in the London Science Museum - it's on KZbin somewhere and worth a look !

[@Pamudder]

Delighted to see a new video from you, displaying your usual meticulous work! 🙂

[@Randysshop]

Hi Dave I hope you are doing well, and great work on the sleeve job. thanks

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Good video.

[@martindever4387]

Thanx Dave for another boring video! I always look forward to your videos so keep up the good work!

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Martin, Boring boring is really boring...Dave

[@MrGeroth]

Another good one Dave, thanks for sharing.

[@jamesweber4848]

Beautiful work.

[@Wintersmachineshop]

Nice to see a new video from you Dave ! I love seeing your shop in action. I enjoyed the boring and re-sleeving on the G&L as well .

[@ghoogers]

Great to see you again.

[@user-dl3jv8dp2v]

amazing "steam" powered drill, with a cord

[@garthbutton699]

Thanks for a other entertaining and informative video🤗😎🤗😎

[@rw3dog]

I love the sleeve job I have a 2hp Stover KA that’s needs one.

[@andybelcher1767]

Hi Dave, great to see you again. I was curious so looked it up; the first tungsten carbide cutting tool was 1927 (according to Wikipedia) so your workshop was right at the forefront of technology in 1925 😉

[@pkav8tor]

Nice to see you again. Was hoping to see you working on Keith's tractor engine head. Take care. Thanks for sharing your work. Regards.

[@darrylshelford2674]

Good to see you again Dave, loved the video, missed the tick tick of the laces on the pulleys. Just a suggestion, next time winter comes around I would love to see what you do to all the machines to preserve them, and what it takes to get them going again. I don't have that snow problem in Queensland Australia.

[@normanfeinberg9968]

Nice careful work Dave.I especialy enjoyed the technique for inside measurement .I always learn something on your channel.Thanks. Msgt/ret Norm

[@parentsbasement7734]

It's amazing how quiet that machine is running balls out

[@shjones27]

Good to see you again!! 😃

[@capncharlie7894]

Using some o that good ole steam era tungsten carbide tooling.

[@gvet47]

Back in 1962 there was a machine shop out in the countryside of Iowa. The equipment was all run by jackshaft and originally by a waterwheel that still existed but at that time run by a big old electric motor.

[@tonythompson7448]

Absolutely love your channel have had phone trouble lately lost all my subscriptions but I found you again an resubscribed so I got you again now

[@markavis7232]

Thanks for posting a new video, Dave. I always look forward to them. If any UK readers in the NW would like to check out our museum - the Anson Engine Museum, in Poynton near Manchester - you'll see this kind of thing happening near you. There are lots of videos posted by visitors on youtube, and we have a website. Later on today I'm off down there to work on a 1928 Crossley diesel (so a bit new for you Dave 🙂), 18.1/2" bore, 28" stroke, 13t flywheel (it was on a big press for forgings). It passes the time! cheers Mark

[@WiihawkPL]

i'm not surprised that this series exists, but i am disappointed i didn't find out sooner

[@dennisyoung4631]

Am using a boring head at the moment in a mini-mill. Much smaller hole, and in aluminum… It sounds much the same, though, save at a quicker pace! Yes, many, many passes, a few thou at a time. Gradually sneaking up on .875 inch, telescoping gage and a 0-1 mike.

[@michaelbontoft5026]

Nice setup!

[@phooesnax]

Thanks Dave!

[@ApocalypseSoldiers]

hey dave just stumbled across this video and decided to watch it through. first thanks for the video, the shop is very cool, secondly i noticed a duplicate shot that was put in during editing. the shot goes from about 10:34 -11:16 and then it repeats from 11:17 - 11:50. - Elijah

[@davidrichards5594]

Right you are....Dave

[@henkvanderwal2424]

Hello David, From our campervan in the north of germany on our way to a old machine shop near Kiel . Greetings from Henk van der Wal from Friesland Keep up the good work and stay save . A nice video as always

[@davidrichards5594]

Henk, Have fun.....Dave

[@Radiotexas]

Welcome back Dave. Missed you!

[@Penguin24766]

That is beautiful :D !

[@paulthompson5272]

Good to see you are up and running the shop. The plan is to make a trip back to NY in October, will try to catch up with you then for some jaw flapping.

[@davidrichards5594]

OK Paul...Dave

[@zumbazumba1]

Dave your video reminded me of someone that is no longer with us ,a cousin of mine who had a 1903 austrian lathe on leather belt .Granted it had a modern electric engine(but spindle drive was leather wide belt ) but that sound it made . . . exactly as on 28:23 .There is something to those flat belts and how they flap around like plak plak plak plak ,you cant hear that sound on any modern machine . Good to see you again !

[@malliz1]

Thanks dave

[@karlh6700]

Stick with steam Dave, that newfangled sparky electric will never catch on!

[@davidrichards5594]

Yeah, and dangerous too. Look what happened to that elephant....Dave

[@larryjindrich6108]

Missed you. Welcome back

[@jaygee9249]

David when I was in the trade we made something similar but for die casting injection cylinder, a hardened sleeve was pushed in. It was 3.5"od of sleeve, interference fit of 008". It was a tough job pushing it in under 100ton press. Sometimes the sleeve would jam. Only way to get it out was to bore the sleeve completely out. The hole was blind.

[@davidrichards5594]

Jay, What a pain that was. I have backed off on the interference fit a little lately in old engines. I just don't think it's necessary and can lead to problems. About .001-.0015" works for me....Dave

[@jaygee9249]

Yes David that the standard rule of thumb I generally use, but this was a special case were the die cast cylinder lived in the actual molten metal and it had 200ton capacity.

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

It’s balls out!!

[@gregdawson1909]

If you drill a hole directly through your bar you can use a shop made telescoping gauge to measure the bore, less fiddly than spring calipers, and if the hole is located with precision and a nice close fit the telescopic gauge will be very repeatable, Or you could make it a bit bigger so you can get your bore micrometer in there.

[@davidrichards5594]

Greg, Very good idea....Dave

[@whiplashmachine]

Thats how I do it at work. I'm line boring 54" diameter bores though, so a lot of material on my boring bar. I have an old G&L HBM just like yours in my home shop. Mines a model 25RT though. So mine has a 2'x 2' rotating table instead. Nice work.

[@benjamindejonge3624]

I heard you did a great job on the tractor engine of Pete from just a few acres, respect

[@ubcts]

There are so few people left who know how to grind a cutting tool

[@davidrichards5594]

True, and I learn something about it every time I grind one and try it....Dave

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Been watching Pete at Just A Few Acres Farm. You recently fixed up the head from his MD diesel that dropped a valve. I commented to Pete you could make it right.AL B.

[@davidrichards5594]

Thanks Sally, hope it works out OK for him....Dave

[@jimwilloughby]

Dave, Its been awhile. Nice to see you back. How long did it take, making 5 passes yo bore the block?

[@davidrichards5594]

Hi Jim, On the coarse feed for rough cuts, it took about 15 minutes to make one 17" pass, so it was a couple hours of boring steady....Dave

[@smolville]

In times like these, energy company's pay guys like you good money to get their plants to run as efficiently as possible.