Stuart D10 - # 5 -- Prepping the Standards and Finishing The Main Bearings

[@UncleKennysPlace]

I come here for the fixturing.

[@jamesdavis8021]

This is why I enjoy watching your videos. You put a lot of thought in your setups.They are well thought out,repeatable and,rock solid. I don’t know how many of these kits were sold but, I guarantee this one will be the most accurate and,highest quality of any.Great video,Joe. I learn something every time I watch.

[@joepie221]

Thanks. I do. I've found that if you don't, you'll grow to regret not having taken that extra time somewhere down the road.

[@samrodian919]

@ James Davis. Me too and I suspect almost everyone who has watched Joe's videos.

[@TheEvertw]

Wow, Joe! You have elevated fixturing 'n setup to a high science. Even though I have been following your channel for several years now, I learned new things today.

[@joepie221]

Great to hear that. Pass it on.

[@TMxl-w5t]

The castings are surprising true/accurate 👌👌

[@joepie221]

They are. I am very pleased with the quality.

[@machobunny1]

I just noticed that everything you are doing here, on "tiny" scale, is much like what I am doing right now..."restoring" an old, cheap, shop vise. No two surfaces bore any relationship to any other surfaces, most were round or angled oddly, and the casting was rough as bluestone gravel. The methods you are painstakingly demonstrating ALL apply. Working with cast parts takes some good thinking. THANK YOU for teaching so well.

[@N1gel]

Joe, where Skill & precision & dedication & tenacity & artistry & inginuity all converge. Perfect. Thanks Joe.

[@joepie221]

Thats quite an endorsement and compliment. thank you very much.

[@ElTelBaby]

@ 29:02 ROFL 1 thing Joe your videos R never boring... They R a pleasure 2 watch...

[@rchristie5401]

If i was any happier, It would be illegal. Thanks for another great video.

[@joepie221]

Like a dog getting a treat as they say. Thanks for the comment.

[@outsidescrewball]

Great video production/discussion/demonstration….the nest for the lathe…simple/SMART setup!…thanks for the shout out!!!!

[@joepie221]

Hey Chuck. Thanks for stopping by. I'll add a link to your channel in the video description.

[@mattholden5]

Joe, this was a great lesson in how to find/set/reset critical dimensions on partially processed material. Thank you.

[@joepie221]

A little back and forth going on, but its all a means to an acceptable final product.

[@peteengard9966]

Through the years, I have seen the standards done in many ways. Yours makes another. The easiest way I have seen it done was a smaller than final size hole bored down the middle and put on a mandrel. The feet and cylinder mount was turned on the lathe and the rest was done on the mill. Nice work Joe. Thank you for showing another way.

[@joepie221]

Finishing both ends in one setup is the ultimate approach for parallel.

[@wrstew1272]

As always, great explanations of how to setup for future milling operations.

[@joepie221]

I like to try to think a few steps ahead. Getting cornered is frustrating, but it happens.

[@Idontwanttosignupist]

As a novice hobby machinist, your set up and part holding ideas really make these videos for me. Thanks much!

[@devmeistersuperprecision4155]

Take the time to learn from this master. This is old school machining and model engineering at its best. Even with decades in the shop, started on metal lathes at 16, I learn lots from Koe.

[@joepie221]

Many thanks.

[@jhawker2895]

I never ceased to be inspired by your commitment to detail. I truly love your channel and look forward to your weekly posting. Thanks so very much for all the talent you share will all of us.... Please stay safe and well.

[@joepie221]

Thank you. I enjoy the journey, but sometimes its tough to keep up the pace.

[@glencrandall7051]

I'm a woodworker but watching you makes me think about expanding out a bit. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@joepie221]

Thank you.

[@davidt8438]

Watching you work is a real pleasure sir. What you do and why you do it can’t be taught. It has to come from within your mind and along with an instinct and intuition allows you to anticipate potential consequences to the sequence of cuts and milling.

[@joepie221]

Thank you for the compliment. I agree a little natural ability helps.

[@kgee2111]

Joe, I must say, I’ve seen many “Stuart factory machined castings” in my life and with out a doubt, yours are better. 👍

[@joepie221]

Thank you very much.

[@russellmcclenning9607]

Joe the thought that you have put into these two parts is stellar . Thank you for another great informational learning video from a true master of his craft.

[@Rheasound]

You made us another happy sunday afternoon, sir. god bless you and family. Thanks for take the time and share it with us.

[@joepie221]

Same to you.

[@howder1951]

Great instruction on precision Joe, I am prone to hit and run which generates plenty errors, the finished product shows how the initial precision pays off. Enjoyed immensely, cheers!

[@mikevansickle2735]

I'm always fascinated by the ability to and process of taking a complex rough casting, selecting and defining reference surfaces, and making highly accurate and precise parts... You make it look easy, Mr. Joe! Thanks for brining us along!

[@slypig24]

Your accurate set up of casting, reminded me of the mark out table. The mark out table we had, was for setting out all lines on casting with lots of core holes. With lots of mark out dye, all finished surfaces & bores, were centre punched so they couldn't be lost. It saved a lot of setup time on our bigger machines.

[@joepie221]

I enjoy that kind of work.

[@bearsrodshop7067]

The fixturing plate at the end was one that I may never use, but a great means to hold the legs. I will be visiting my hip & knee surgeon soon, and will ask him for if he has or will save me a few of those used ball joints for sure 🤔. The turning of the journal's with a boring head was also a big plus. will have to practice on that technique for sure, Thx Joe, learned a lot more today from you, Bear

[@joepie221]

Thanks for stopping by Bear. Good luck at the doc.

[@SgtCude59]

It’s awesome watching your videos. Working on the small machine or steam machine it’s really cool the way you come up with the fixtures to hold on the parts. Catch you on the next video.

[@joepie221]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@sparrafien]

Its such a pleasure watching you work...... Its so satisfying, i almost dont need a lathe, 😁, the amount of experience you share is priceless, thanks Joe Greetings from South Africa

[@Gamerock82]

Bly om my S.A. vriende hier te sien. 🤩

[@sparrafien]

@@Gamerock82 aangename kennis

[@joepie221]

Thank you.

[@polaraligned1]

Everything you do, you do the best possible job with attention to detail.

[@stumccabe]

I'm loving this build. This is going to be a beautiful engine. Thanks Joe.

[@joepie221]

I'm enjoying it too. Looking forward to the reverse mechanism.

[@ChrisB257]

Beautiful work on the bearings Joe. The standards look decidedly tricky for set up - so many parameters to be considered. Some efficient file work does a great job cleaning up the flash. Your setting up approach seems very logical if tedious - well worth the effort and nicely explained... perfectionism pays off! Love the Al ''nest'' for the turning op' - look fwd to seeing that, though can see already the care needed setting up in the 4 jaw. Very nice.

[@joepie221]

I'm looking forward to the final op's too. The fixture should pay big dividends for a quality product.

[@mikepelelo5657]

It's fiddly fixturing these parts but that's castings for you. Figuring out how to do it is most of the battle. Thanks for another great video Joe.

[@joepie221]

My pleasure.

[@Gamerock82]

An edutainment seeing your thought process. Can't wait for the next episode. Cheers Joe, hope you and yours are well too.

[@joepie221]

I'm looking forward to shooting it.

[@wlogue]

I've been subbed to you for a long time Joe, you have taught me a bunch... Thank you sir!

[@joepie221]

My pleasure.

[@devmeistersuperprecision4155]

It’s Joe Pie Sunday!!!! Lovin It! And Stuart Models is an old school, service oriented company with a long history. Gold Class for sure! PM Research in the states is also Gold Class!!! These companies should load the Joe Pie vids on a finger stick and include it with the model!!!!

[@joepie221]

I appreciate the thought. PM research had mentioned doing that, but never followed through. Maybe I'll give them a nudge. I've also been notified that Stuart Turner is now a subscriber. I was flattered.

[@devmeistersuperprecision4155]

@@joepie221 outstanding! I have been in the process of moving my home, wood shop and metal shop. My attempt at the PM models, the Big Steam engine and other fun stuff is on hold. The steam engine is a 6x6 to run my small collection of line shaft machine tools. Until I get my roots replanted, I have to depend on watching your videos.

[@robertschauer376]

That was a simple, yet creative nesting fixture. Well done sir.

[@joepie221]

Thanks.

[@johnvaluk1401]

Thank you Joe for taking time to make the video and explain your process and thinking. Amazing your workarounds.

[@joepie221]

My pleasure. This should be a great little engine when I'm done.

[@samrodian919]

Joe you are THE Metal Magician sir!

[@joepie221]

Thanks. I've had some practice.

[@samrodian919]

@@joepie221 and it really does show in your set ups. Your fixtures and fittings are ingenious Joe!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

A Sunday of Sundays visiting with a talented friend. Sure works for me. Especially when it comes with that golden brass that is all shiny and bang on accurate. Like you I love to exercise my beloved drawers of files. There is that satisfaction when they are depositing the chip like dust on the vice and bench. Keeping them nice and sharp is easy. A bath of battery acid and baking soda to stop the reaction works great. Do it outside paying attention to the wind. Slow down and set-up, set-up, set-up until it makes sense. One small change will affect one side more than the other. I found having some foot long feeler blades to cut shims from are handy in this situation. I would have loved to have had one of these large bearing like balls. Heavy truck shops will have smaller ones from drive shaft steady bearings. they really are handy in set-ups like this. That adjustable stop and rod is something all our vices should have. I can think of so many applications instead of a pair of vice-grips and scrap rod. Jigs and fixtures like this are worth all the tea in China. Worth every $ plus the time put into them eh. See you for the next instalment old friend. You never cease to amaze me bud. From BC Canada, you take care eh.

[@joepie221]

Always good to get a comment from you. Stay well.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@joepie221 Thanks. I always enjoy your teaching like posts a bunch my friend. You are as machinists all over the world should be. We are the creators and fixers supreme eh. There is nothing in the physical world we haven't had our hands on eh.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

What can I possibly comment, other than “wow”. 👏👏👍😀

[@joepie221]

Thank you.

[@ianhand4845]

Another lesson from the master. Thanks again

[@joepie221]

Thanks for watching.

[@peterridgway7355]

Great to see your set ups and fixtures. As always an inspiration Joe!

[@joepie221]

Thanks. I hope they help.

[@andyZ3500s]

Joe a short video about your sandblasting cabinet discussing what type of media and pressure that you use for different materials might be of interest to alot of your viewers.

[@Gamerock82]

I was actually thinking blasting with a really fine media instead of gloss finish on the brass bit that has casting still visible. Such a pity it is at spec and that texture doesn't fit with the counterbore finish. Love the idea of a video on the sandblaster, what it can achieve and what goes into the process. Then again, Joe could read blue prints on audio only and I'd be there. :D

[@paulmorrey4298]

Thanks Joe

[@joepie221]

You bet.

[@GaryT1952]

Outstanding as usual Joe ...thank you

[@robertgiaraffa6928]

My brother and I really enjoyed meeting and talking with you a couple of weeks ago. Although I'm an electronics and software guy and not a machinist, your videos are incredibly interesting not only for your machining expertise but also for the implicit lessons in applied geometry. Thank you so much!

[@devmeistersuperprecision4155]

We won’t hold that against you. LOL I am a EE and software guy by trade but it’s amazing how your tiny shop grows when these damn old machine tools keep following you home. It’s a slippery slope. You meet some great and interesting people in this craft.

[@joepie221]

Its always good to get to meet the people that support this channel. I enjoyed the visit as well.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.

[@joepie221]

Thanks Harold.

[@gagasmancave8859]

Morning Joe from the uk, a very instructional vid and good to see your progress on the engine

[@joepie221]

Greetings. Its going well.

[@russelldold4827]

Great work, together with clear explanations of the setups and processes. Spare a thought for the pioneering model engineers for whom the lathe was their only machine tool! If they had a bench grinder and pillar drill they probably made it themselves using their lathe.

[@joepie221]

That would be a good challenge. Would I be able to use a mill to make the jigs?

[@russelldold4827]

@@joepie221 The old-timers often made a milling attachment which mounted the compound slide vertically to the cross slide to give a vertical axis. Tubal Cain shows videos of various versions. Ade's Workshop used to use one in his early videos before he bought his mill. If you want the challenge - have at it! Personally I'm grateful for the insights into job planning, layout, fixturing and machining you share, so - Thanks, Joe.

[@jacqueso8424]

Trust you are well, Joe. Once again, thanx for bringing these methods of machining model size articles for us. It really helps with my hobby, and enhances the skill level i have so far, as working with hobby model trains teaches one quite a few things fields combining the hobby with lathe and mill to achieve what i want

[@joepie221]

Glad to hear these videos help.

[@cameronmccreary4758]

The bearings are a beautiful workmanship. Those filed parts also look beautiful however, imagine making the entire part with files. I use mostly Grobet Vallorbe files

[@joepie221]

Sounds like a lengthy project for sure. I like my Grobet files. Stan Z ( Shadon HKW ) gave me my set. www.youtube.com/@ShadonHKW/featured

[@michaelryan6884]

Nice work, Joe...like that next jig!

[@joepie221]

It should work well.

[@donteeple6124]

Love it.....skill and precision combined.....Joe you be DA Man !!!!

[@joepie221]

Many thanks.

[@johntenhave1]

Damn! That was some clever stuff there, Joe!

[@joepie221]

Thanks.

[@a.bakker64]

Thanks Joe. Happy and safe in the Netherlands 😉

[@TheTacktishion]

Enjoyed seeing your process of working "setup" through the "standards" ... A good learning experience! As always good job working around the camera....!

[@joepie221]

The camera always seems to have better angle than I do. Its not fair. :)

[@joell439]

Always learn something as you create fixtures to hold challenging parts. Thanks Joe 👍👍😎👍👍

[@joepie221]

You bet.

[@jdsstegman]

Seriously alot of thought and effort when into this. One could be off in so many ways its crazy. Crazy yet the work you did just to get there.

[@joepie221]

All the possibilities for error surface once you start thinking about holding it.

[@slypig24]

Joe, do you use "Graphite Slip Pad" under your sanding belt. It reduces the friction, thus reducing the heat. But it's a wearing material, so it requires changing occasionally.

[@joepie221]

I don't, but I'll look it up.

[@MichaelMoranGearHead]

Fascinating! And very entertaining. :)

[@joepie221]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

good video joe..thanks for your time

[@rodneykiemele4721]

That was a incredible video of taking a very odd part and making it true all around. Thank you very much, Joe.

[@joepie221]

Thanks. I like the challenge.

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

I've been working on a much larger, single cylinder version of the same engine, and have been stuck at the "bore of the standard" and now see how to fixture to get all this in alignment, thanks!

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Rite Joe, Great lessons and setups! With you on the flash removal, when I was a kid making Airfix kits it used to bug the crap out of me I'd spend hours filing and sanding mould and glue lines. This then progressed to my motorcycles when I started riding, I'd file the flash of anything I could, footpegs, top n bottom yolks and some times the engine! Now it's anything I get my hands on😂... Although the models I now make (mostly armoured vehicles) I research as the real vehicles have the weld/flash and casting marks on them As always Dude stay safe n well. TFS, GB :)

[@joepie221]

There is a fine balance to over doing it. Sometimes the flash lines can really add detail to a model. You decide.

[@rlsimpso]

The hip ball made a chuckle. I made several of that style ball by milling a flat on different sized ball bearings. They come in handy.

[@joepie221]

It really is a femoral head. I'm a former associate knee product development engineer and had access to all kinds of parts.

[@rlsimpso]

@@joepie221 I believe it. Really enjoy your content 👍

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

Thanks for sharing👍

[@joepie221]

My pleasure.

[@geoff5269]

I have made a few Stuart engines and wondered why the dimensions have such complicated fractions then I realized the plans were drawn many years ago when workers used a surface plate and set a scriber against a ruler and then marked the casting manually. I wish they would update there drawings to metric. When you get to the cylinders I like to leave them a little longer so there's no danger of the piston hitting the end. If your tempted to use 6 head bolts instead of 5 they might clash with the draincock.

[@joepie221]

I'll be careful. Good call.

[@deancollins1371]

I really enjoyed this. While I was watching, I kept thinking what would I, as a mechanical designer, define as datums on the casting for final machining. It would be quite different from the approach you took. I'd define one of the webs as the primary datum, probably both webs as equal precedence primary datums. Then the cast bore, only for a depth equal to the circular flange thickness as the secondary datum and the circular flange face as the tertiary datum. So, in my mind, inspection and possibly the machinist clamp onto the webs, use a diamond pin in the cast bore and touch the high point on the face of the circular flange. Of course, I'm used to a coordinate measuring machine eliminating the inspection setup. So, it's fascinating seeing your much different approach.

[@joepie221]

Hard outer features are a good place to start. Holes and bores are inserts at castings and should really be checked thoroughly before using them as any level of datum. The finished bore is about 30% larger than the hole thats present, so thats a clue. If the core was placed out of position ( axial or linear), there would still be sufficient material to machine out a good feature. Using the ribs could work if you are very careful about how much material you file off them while removing the flash ( parting ) line material. I hope my approach pays off as intended. Thanks for your comment.

[@deancollins1371]

@@joepie221 I wasn't aware that an insert is used and its position can vary so much. With that in mind, I would have chosen the flange OD. I meant to use the web thickness as the datum to establish the web centerplane, so filing the flashing should not be an issue. But, I imagine my datum choices would make it much harder to set up than what you did. Thanks again.

[@PaulSteMarie]

I'm a bit surprised that you haven't made copper jaw caps for your 4 jaw. That's a side project i need to finish for my current main project.

[@Gamerock82]

Saw those on CEE. Very useful and practical idea... If prepared to drill and tap jaws.

[@PaulSteMarie]

@@Gamerock82 You can make wrap-around jaw caps that don't require drilling into hardened chuck jaws.

[@joepie221]

Possibly just anneal and smash some copper pipe and use that? I like the idea of copper tips.

[@Gamerock82]

@@PaulSteMarie Yeah, it was quite a process. Kurtis works a lot on Hydraulics, so his need for the protective benefits of soft jaws on almost every job motivated it. Makes sense if it's daily use.

[@BensWorkshop]

That is quite interesting. I look forward to seeing the turning operation.

[@joepie221]

Thanks, me too.

[@paulbush7095]

The jigs Joe fabricates are just as impressive as the finished parts.

[@joepie221]

Thank you. I'm lucky to have the time to do that.

[@davidmyhre2720]

Hey Joe, Thank You Sir

[@joepie221]

Hi David. Thanks for stopping by.

[@petermcneill80]

Superb set ups as always 👍🏻

[@christurley391]

Thanks again

[@oregonexpat]

Hey Joe, hello from Germany. Glad to see the progress.

[@joepie221]

Greetings from Austin Texas USA

[@oregonexpat]

@@joepie221 You know what is one of the best things about your channel? It’s that you take the time and attention to reply to your commenters. Too cool. I salute you sir.

[@johnmcclain3887]

One of my best builds was a die filer and it does a great job at removing flash cleanly and evenly. The MLA filer is just one of many good kits of tooling.

[@joepie221]

I have limited time on a die filer, but found them awkward with uneven pieces.

[@johnmcclain3887]

@@joepie221 I often use bits of wood or metal to prop up uneven pieces, in particular for cleaning off flash. About the time I built mine, I ran across a box of a dozen or so die files at the flea mall, better than twenty years ago.

[@KevinWoodsWorkshop]

Nice tooling set up joe.

[@joepie221]

Thanks.

[@Zircon10]

Fixturing is great! Like how you are using the lathe to face off the top surface assuring its perpendicular to the bore. Lotta work getting set up to do this job! But, it’s paying off. There is NO SUBSTITUTE for experience!

[@joepie221]

I see a lot of parts that take longer to setup than machine. I'm a fan of a good setup.

[@ghl3488]

Great set up Joe, master class again. Thanks for the video, regards from Wales. Watching at dusk today!

[@joepie221]

A new video and a whole nights sleep. Things are looking up. :)

[@ghl3488]

@@joepie221 👍

[@magnusklahr8190]

This is an exelent channel! I Realy enjoy these episodes.

[@joepie221]

Thank you very much. More to come.

[@trevorbuys2836]

Just beautiful

[@skwyrz1]

Love your video's, Keep up the good work and Thank you.

[@joepie221]

Thanks. Will do.

[@fredflintstone8048]

I tend to think of what you say about parts being heavy when I drop one because it was too hot.

[@joepie221]

It was a running shop joke in a mold shop I worked in. The parts were always hot.

[@michaelrogocz1160]

With your current setup to machine the part you can use a boring bar to machine the diameter direct after you machined the part into the fixture you made. This way you save some time? And have everything in line with one setup?

[@joepie221]

This fixture should deliver a very true final part.

[@michaelrogocz1160]

@@joepie221 it will, I’m pretty sure👍

[@2lefThumbs]

Fine fettling on those castings Joe👍👍 (Looking forward to the next one, even if it will be boring, as you suggest 😉)

[@joepie221]

I like the hand work. Its a joy seeing a smooth part come to the surface.

[@paulcooper2897]

Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@joepie221]

You Bet.

[@kimber1958]

very very nice

[@joepie221]

Thank you.

[@trahtrebor]

Been in the foundry business since 1990. That shell of hardness could be the difference between sending the part on to the next step or sending several tons out for a heat treatment which is of course added cost to the producer.

[@joepie221]

I'm hoping its just on the rim and not in the bore.

[@TinkeringJohn]

Hey Joe. I thought of determining the centerline between the top and bottom holes. Clean the edges of the holes and sandwich them between 2 cones with bosses on their wide ends. Mount them on a piece of threaded rod and use the bosses on the cones to reference on.

[@joepie221]

That is a viable approach, but it does not guarantee the bore is inline with the outer features.

[@TinkeringJohn]

@@joepie221 I have another thought on how to approach castings. You could use a 3D scanner to get a model of the casting and use 3D software like Fusion to determine where and how much needs to be machined. You could at least get a reference point established to work from.

[@tomlutman2041]

This piece took awhile on the surface plate just determining everything needed to keep the cross head centered down the bore. I ultimately had to figure, dustcut, back to the plate and see where I stood.

[@joepie221]

Absolutely.

[@brianbutler3954]

Great video Joe, I love the way you make things with precision. As for Stuarts customer service , I agree with you it's great, my only wish is that Stuarts would get tracking numbers for the thigs they ship by Royal Mail to the US. With the postal service we have here , I wish I could tell where my package is and when it's going to come.

[@joepie221]

So far, so good. Both model and service.

[@PaulSteMarie]

I'm really wanting some sort of adjustable mandrel that you could feed up the middle of that part and fine-tune its position and angle. Them chuck it up in the lathe between centers and face the head and feet. You'd need some sort of cross support to keep the legs from ringing like wind chimes. Can those low-temp casting alloys (under 200°C) be used to embed the legs in a more solid structure and then melt it off when the machining is done?

[@joepie221]

I agree on the cross idea. The legs will sing like a happy bird if I don't. Could be as simple as 2 pieces of wood.

[@brightmodelengineering8399]

I know how long you have had the kit so a rough idea of how much thought and planning has gone into each part. Preparation, preparation and more preparation all leads to a good plan which shows in how well you execute the plan and how well it works, As a certain Colonel said, I love it when a plan comes together. Funny enough ne of the standards in my kit was chilled and I had trouble turning the diameter. I know and admit your engine is a lot more accurate and better finished that mine. Steve

[@joepie221]

Thanks for tuning in Steve. I've been looking forward to this build for a while. Congrats on the growth of your channel.

[@peterconnan5631]

Great job. A question: would it not have been a bit easier to make the jig out of round stock?

[@joepie221]

Yes, but a return trip to the mill may have posed some setup challenges.

[@peterconnan5631]

@@joepie221 yes. I have a three-jaw chuck on my mill too as I often work with round items.

[@tomlutman2041]

Also interested to see what you do on the bottom side of the upper flange. There are nuts or boltheads that seat there to assemble the standard to the cylinder, and the draft angle doesn’t play well with that

[@joepie221]

The side ribs stop short of the top underside of the flange, so I could back turn that area for a flat seat. Thanks for the heads up.

[@mechaform]

@joe pie, if you only had a lathe to do this work, would you first establish the bore, then turn the base of the feet and the mating flange for the cylinder perpendicular to this feature?

[@davehughes2424]

Worked for me.

[@joepie221]

Most likely that would be the best route. I still wouldn't use the bore as my starting point unless I checked it thoroughly.

[@tomlutman2041]

That hard skin reeks havoc on small machines. It shows you just how rigid the machine and setup are, along with the quality of the cutter.

[@joepie221]

I'm very fortunate.

[@ophirb25]

You do have a patient of an elephant 🤣. Great work, really great.

[@joepie221]

Thanks.

[@rallymax2]

I come for the sandblasting….and fixturing.

[@JustinAlexanderBell]

Every time I see how well they look after blasting I have a sudden urge to buy a sandblaster.

[@g.tucker8682]

Me too! I'm finishing my setup (cheap cabinet plus improvements) over the next week or so. My decision was definitely influenced by seeing what Joe does with these kit castings. If you don't have the required space, cash, and air supply, the best option is wirebrushing, primer and paint.

[@joepie221]

I have never regretted the decision to buy that cabinet. Make sure your compressor can deliver sufficient air.

[@theoriginalDirtybill]

Joe, when you have your DTI on the spindle of the mill how are you turning the DTI so easily? are you free wheeling the spindle somehow? i have an 80's Enco J head clone. and its a PITA to use an indicator like that because the v belt has a memory and tries to return to certain spots in the belt..... any tips?

[@joepie221]

I always slip the range selector between the high and low positions. It makes for an easy rotation of the spindle.

[@theoriginalDirtybill]

@@joepie221 thank you!

[@tonywilson4713]

@@joepie221 Thanks from everyone

[@deserado11]

... nice ...

[@patrickmazzone9066]

Hi Joe pie im wondering if you can do a segment on removing push pins like on machinery tags and if they dont come out what to do thanks

[@joepie221]

They usually spiral in, so reverse spin them if you are trying to get them out. Otherwise the head just chips off and then it needs to be machined out.