Scrap metal to shop Tooling! Machining tooling for a friend

[@johnfriend240]

Nice of your buddy to take the rust off before giving it to you!

[@NightsReign]

A technique I came across recently that I thought I'd share, really blew my mind, and the few pro machinists listening as well. If you're surface grinding a part and, for whatever reason, none of the surfaces are close enough to "flat" for your liking, or you've flipped it over a few times and seem to be chasing a high or low you can't pin down, try this. Take one (or 2 stacked sheets, depending) of paper towel or shop towel, and soak in water. Lay them between the part and mag chuck and magnetize. Depending how janky the part is, you might want to take a light pass, flip, light pass, flip, etc. just until there aren't really deep lows or highs. The science behind this being, the saturated towel will help even out the highs and lows by allowing highs to sink further into the towel. Also, from what I've seen of this trick, for whatever reason the finish will be so much better than normal! 🤔

[@Gjed16]

Always feels good to get a handle on things.

[@steveg4iwr]

Happy new year to Grandma and Grandad.

[@robwgeorge]

Everyone watching your channel knows why that handle's fit makes you happy. Thanks for your content. 🙂

[@jessecurtner7254]

Good to see you grans😊

[@benpeterson9835]

That squeegee of the grinder mag tho 🤙

[@chuxmix65]

Reminds me of This Old Tony talking about his die filer... somewhat obsolete, but damn, it works!

[@lonniehutchinson4310]

I love the way long slow cuts of cast iron sound. Not many metalworking machines allow you to hear the material being worked.

[@MaturePatriot]

Praying you have a wonderful New Year, and a fabulous 2024. May God bless you and the family.

[@11LowDown11]

Steve add those iron chips to your flower beds and watch the vibrant colors in the spring. Love’n the content! KY proud!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

I loved every minute. Thanks, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@bcbloc02]

I think using the boring head was a much safer option on clearanceing that crank handle.

[@stompbox64dtown9]

I love it when the Ole Shaper comes out to make some parts.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Good one , Cheers 👍

[@chuxmix65]

Turn a random (but not random) block of metal into a part. So good!

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.👍

[@Unrivaledanime]

Happy New Year to all

[@ronwhite6719]

Great machining video Steve, best part is when you light up talking about your granddaughter 😊

[@glennschemitsch8341]

Ok,I had a diamond mounted like you have but it always set it flush to to chuck top.

[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

Good stuff

[@russbird8257]

THANKS STEVE .. BEST.TO YOU AND YOURS (AND CORA! ) .. MAY THE DECAF CONTINUE TO.POUR !

[@windrk_6754]

If the scraping straightedge was for a 60 degree dovetail on a lathe cross slide, seems like cutting a 45 degree bevel one side would work well, & not have removed that much material, & would have probably been fine for a short dovetail.. anything will bend slightly. Also, a lighter straightedge can have better feel spotting a small surface, especially in a corner. Great to see some satisfying small projects!

[@Uncleroger1225]

Happy Saturday Steve, Cora, and Grits ! Glad you are back, a relaxing hour in a busy day. Thanks for sharing, God Bless

[@dougmarkham1919]

Thanks again for another great video.

[@petermcneill80]

Great video enjoyed that 1 , love to see the shaper working Hey did anyone else start laughing at 19:22 ? You had your eye on that shaper like a lab watching a tennis ball 😂

[@BryanSmithFlorida]

Thanks for another great video Grandpa Steve

[@kenjay3490]

As always, an excellent presentation! It is a wonderful example of the utility of ‘tools gone by’. An “old” machinist often told me… “You can make ANYTHING with a shaper, EXCEPT, money!!!”. LOL 😂

[@Bob_Adkins]

I'll bet machine operator in China runs 3, 4, or 5 scrapers at a time, and sharpen the tools while they're all running. So I'm thinking they can make a buck off those old machines with very cheap tooling.

[@rogerscottcathey]

Merry Christmas ☃️🎄 Happy New Year 🥳

[@MrValhem265]

Happy New Year Steve and family. ALWAYS GREAT VIEWING MATE

[@rexmyers991]

As usual, I learned something. Happy New Year.

[@be007]

happy new year and thanks for sharing your video,s. cheers ben.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing, great job. A scrap metal tool is always too small.

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

I see the good old armstrong downfeed on the shaper.😉

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Nice work.

[@mkidd8806]

I think it's time to bring miss grand daughter for a shop visit 😊. You have plenty of heat(wood burner), security(cora), and of course Grand Ma Elizabeth ❤

[@Bob_Adkins]

"Grandma Elizabeth" will take some getting used to, "Papaw Steve" sounds normal.

[@SteveSummers]

@@Bob_Adkins agreed 😄

[@johanneslaxell6641]

I don't feel the same, everything has it's time and I don't get what a small child would get out of being in the garage as a toddler. At least I would put the cameras in a closet... Like to point out that these are my thoughts and what people do or don't is up to themselves. But easier to be safe than sorry...

[@Bob_Adkins]

@@johanneslaxell6641 Safe? Who is safer than Vivek? Trump is 80, and the rest are bought off by super pacs so they have to do what they're told. They aren't free to do what is in the best intertest of the country, including staying out of wars and spending our money like they stole it.

[@musicbro8225]

@@johanneslaxell6641 Memories and a sense of place. "This is grandads place, it's where he spends his time."

[@maddydog]

I just recently found your KZbin channel when i was searching how to build your own trailer, im hooked !! You have a soothing voice kinda like Bob Ross the painter, and your explanation of your work is excellent!! Thanks for sharing 😎

[@CRUZER1800]

Someone spilled their Coffee?? Good one, Steve... Love your videos. Russ

[@SteveSummers]

😄 Works like a charm

[@scottvolage1752]

Happy New Year Steve and family.

[@thomasmitchell6921]

Always enjoy your manual machine work. I think Corea deserves a small dog bed for that cold shop floor🙂

[@bubashalom8274]

Happy new year

[@HEADDYNAMICS]

Nice to see the old shaper fired up, and two videos two weeks in a row. Hope you and your family have a great new year.

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

very good video steve....Happy New Year

[@РусланСулейменов-э4с]

Thanks. P.S. Nice car

[@markwood5382]

I have been a subscriber for a few years now and have watched the transformation of the shop, my favorite series, to new machines, BUT the best addition to the shop I think has been Cora. She is so beautiful and loving. I am glad you did not find her a new home, but made your home hers too. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE ENTIRE SUMMERS FAMILY.

[@geoffkeeler5106]

Happy new year Steve!

[@joman160]

Happy New Year Steve

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Great content to wrap up ole 2023. I know we all can't wait to see the apple of your eye when she's hanging out in the shop with you and Korey,,,🙂Our oldest son is coming to help old pops finish some long over due projects and cars, but one will be the 450mm Klopp. I send him links to your channel and other creators with shapers, and hopeful he will come to be addicted once he mills his first piece on mine (@@)! Decafe Coffee, now I learned something! When Stan & Phil dropped in back last March, Stan told me that hand sanitizer was also a great coolant. Have you tried it? My bucket list still has me coming up to see you and Brian Block. Save some of that decafe coffee for me,,,hehe! Bear.

[@jonathangriffin1120]

Good job somebody''s found a good use for decaf. coffee, sure beats drinkin' the stuff! A Very Happy New Year to you and all your family and friends from Somerset, England.

[@angusbrewin947]

Perfect timing Steve!

[@ls2005019227]

Excellent video! To your point on the speed of the shaper.....for many jobs, the shaper is actually faster- I recently cut the head of an outboard motor, & it was 1/3 of the time on the shaper, vs my mill. Happy New Year from across the river in Missouri-

[@1320pass]

Little shop projects are quite satisfying. My next one is 4 hold down clamps for the new toolmaker vise. Might try the case hardening trick with Cherry Red.

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Thank you for the great video this morning showing the use of your machinery and tooling. Happy New Steve!

[@suzukipilot4773]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing, Steve!

[@glennmoreland6457]

Shaper work Good

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

I know a guy that actually drinks decaf, he's a cool guy.

[@1ginner1]

Hi Steve, Happy new year to you and your family, Best wishes, Mal.

[@grntitan1]

Sometimes “good enough” is “good enough”…. Have a Happy New Year to you and yours from me and mine.

[@jerryh4983]

When you put the bench windows in during your shop rebuild I thought that was a mistake. But they have lasted and I really like the light they bring in and the relaxing view they provide. Happy New Year and blessings to you and your family!

[@SteveSummers]

Those windows were one of the best decisions I made. Just the light alone is great.

[@frankfreeman1444]

Steve and Cora: Hello from Thailand and thank you for the video. I hope your entire family had a pleasant and peaceful holiday season! Loved watching the ol Cincy scraper at work! Frank

[@KG-yn9qi]

Hello Sir! Hope you and the family had a nice Christmas ! May the coming New Year be great for all!!

[@mdvener]

Hope you had a wonderful CHRISTMAS. A very interesting and knowledgeable video. Always learn something and where there's will there's a way to get it done. Hope you all have a great NEW YEAR.

[@MichaelThompson77]

Thanks for the great content, hope you and your family had a great holiday and hope you all have a great new year

[@deemstyle]

That’s really wild on the difference between the ball slides and the regular v-ways. I would have definitely thought the ball slide would be superior, but your grind quality didn’t lie! Very interesting!

[@moosesmachinery]

When in good shape the ball ways do a great job. The B&S is just in better shape. That could also be an issue with the spindle, not the ways. It's hard to tell unless you have seen the ways and really torn into it.

[@deemstyle]

@@moosesmachinery I did consider that it’s possible that in “good (or great) shape” the ball slides might easily outperform. It’s just that in bad shape, the problems could be exacerbated. Thanks for that comment! Helps me to learn

[@richardangevine3768]

Happy New Year Steve and family. Hope your holidays were blessed with peace and joy. Love your videos and your shop.

[@SteveSummers]

Thank you buddy, happy holidays and happy new year to you as well.

[@PSUK]

Hi from Dorset, UK 🇬🇧😀

[@SteveSummers]

Good morning friend

[@panagiotisgiannoulis3747]

Happy new year from Greece!!!

[@kimber1958]

Thanks Steve.great job

[@robertlong9029]

The shaper works by itself so that you can be doing other things at the same time while just keeping your eyes on it

[@johncarey9149]

Thanks for the entertainment and education over the last 12 months Steve, so a very happy and healthy New Year to you and yours.

[@CraigLYoung]

Morning Steve! Happy New Year to you and your family 😅

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Hi Steve. One more day to a brand new year. I am really looking foreword to it and seeing what you have coming down the pike my friend. I have always liked the shaper. Simple and it can be the only machine for some operations. Yours is in particularly good shape. Both to the looks but more importantly it's nice and tight. It sure is nice to watch you in machinist mode. LOL, You should see your face when you mentioned your granddaughter. You pretty much melted right in front of us. I can see what is coming for the two of you. She will have you wrapped around her pinky finger bigtime, LOL. Tanks a bunch my friend. See you next year eh.

[@malliz1]

Happy New Year from Australia Steve

[@raymondwoodring7977]

Hello anther great video I have been watching your videos for some time now . I was wondering where you get your stones from I see you use them in. A lot of your videos.thanks for your time.

[@bernardwill7196]

I wish you and your family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Greetings from Germany.

[@tonybell1597]

Thank you Steve, love your content... Have a very Happy New Year Sir!

[@philhermetic]

Excellent as always Steve, may your new year bring you and your family all you wish for! Phil UK

[@gbentley8176]

Seeing you start up the shaper reminds me of engineers working on marine triple expansion engine startups. Great video Steve. Best from the UK, Happy New Year.

[@darkfactory8082]

Well done, Steve. Sometimes the most simple jobs or let's say "fixes" give you most satisfaction. You know, when something little like some fitting issues bothers you, there is a high probability for unacceptable level of frustration, which down the line makes your work worse. Some starting good mood is mandatory for good results! 😉 Cheers, Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@SteveSummers]

Equipment that works without hassle is a pleasure to use.

[@musicbro8225]

Thank you Steve for all the wonderful content. I love the variety and your presentation, always to the point but never to busy to miss the opportunity for some kind of hoax or jest ;) All the best to you and your family including your newer arrival, that's very nice news.

[@bat116]

Happy New Year Steve and Family. Another great video!

[@larrysmall3521]

I always heard that you needed Caffeinated cutting fluids to get the circulation going in the morning!

[@elchuco00]

5 steps forward and a lean, 2 steps back and a lean, 2 steps forward, 3 steps back 3 steps forward aaaand begin!! Lol

[@goptools]

Happy New Year, a couple days early, Steve! Nice machine work, as always!

[@andrewwilliston5798]

Morning

[@SteveSummers]

Good morning.

[@matthewgiven3482]

Steve the grinding goes faster if you use caffeinated coffee! 😂

[@Dzon_Jacek]

👍

[@alanparrotte5976]

Happy new year Steve. After reading the comments, I realized that the secret decaf coffee might not be a bonified secret! You had me going 😂

[@SteveSummers]

Yeah, Coffee only works if you drink it😄. Thanks for watching.

[@gexas38]

great video..what are those plastic straws on your coolant outlet?

[@johnlee8231]

I always thought those were greenlee tap wrench design?

[@Rustinox]

Indeed, a shaper is NOT slow. It all depends on the person that operates it.

[@SteveSummers]

Great to see you buddy👍. You know shapers as well as anyone . They can move fast when you need them too.

[@chrissometimes7473]

When you are using decaffeinated coffee as coolant, how much cream do you put in it? What about sugar? I use sweetener because I don't want my grinder to get fat. 😜

[@vizibug]

you and abom should do dueling shapers..

[@richo220665]

Happy Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year Steve and your family I thoroughly enjoy all videos, and I never miss one of them 🎉🎉

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

Humh, I'd have been tempted to bore the handle for a tighter fit...

[@sblack48]

Better giving up on holding that in a 4j than having it become a projectile. Of course that’s never happened to me…🤥. Best to use only the level of accuracy required. I heard once that every increased order of magnitude of accuracy doubles time/cost. It’s probably BS, seems a but too convenient, but it does make a point.

[@bobhudson6659]

Re closely guarded secret re decaf coffee, did you make that while you were doing your latest craft, in your degree, of underwater basket weaving? But whatever you do, make sure the coffee cup was stirred anti-clockwise. It won't work nearly as well if stirred the other way. From the Southern Hemisphere where water goes down the plughole anti-clockwise as well (Land Down Under).

[@sobocinski123]

dang! is that angled straight edge with handles homemade?

[@MatthewTinker-au-pont-blanc]

How about a mild steel spine bolted on the back of the straight edge to give it the rigidity? All the best, happy new year! Matthew

[@davidwatsonii9469]

IS THERE A SPECIFIC USE FOR THOSE SLIP STONES, YOU WAS USIN AROUND 18:00ISH, I SAW ONE IN THE BOX MARKED SLIP STONES