Tally Ho Capstan Project: Adapter Flange Bolt Hole Pattern and Making a Work Holding Pallet

[@davecook233]

I always enjoy these videos showing old-school machines and methods even though I'm a child of the computer age and use a self-converted CNC mill for my own projects. The ingenuity that went into designing a purely mechanical rotary mill using only slide rules and drafting tables is impressive. And that K&T unit is built like a *tank*. I've watched a good fraction of all the VM videos because I learn something every time. Showing how to deal with mistakes instead of just editing them out is great.

[@robertcasper4257]

Thank you for publishing this Tally Ho job. Wow what a lot of work it turned out to be. Can I chastise you lightly for saying the name of your channel. Say it as proudly as I know you are of the work.

[@michaelscott8226]

Thanks for another great video, Keith. For those who think the content producers don't read the comments, it's clear that you do, otherwise you wouldn't have acknowledged the "boo boo" on the bolt hole circle diameter. I don't have dyslexia and I still transpose numbers. It's called being human. I also love the explanation of how the machines work. Much better than just watching a machine removing material. The measurements, the setups, the tool selections, and other decisions that need to be made before the cutting begins is the important part. A machine cutting is simply doing what all of that prep work was done for. Negative comments? Water off a duck's back, sir. I am liking the fade-out/in between takes. Your editing skills are getting better and better.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

I have dyslexia! :) .. I worked a Locksmith for over 30 years, and when cutting keys by CODE, we used to have a stack of binders 4 feet tall. Transposing numbers meant wasted KeyBanks. So even once we switched to computers, I got in the habit of folding the paper where I had the code number written, and holding it RIGHT against the computer screen!! to verify the number Some of the automotive keys go for over $100 .. so it was pretty important :)

[@michaelscott8226]

@@MikeBaxterABC I hear you. I work on aircraft, and transposed numbers DO cost because of wastage. I wasn't trying to imply that it isn't important, or costly, just that it is something that happens because we aren't perfect. Using little hacks to prevent it from happening is a good idea.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

RE explaining how these machines work . . . I'm still waiting for the explanation of how a Jig Borer works. ☺

[@michaelscott8226]

@@cyrilhudak4568 Yeah, I'm kind of stumped on that one too. Kurtis, with Cutting Edge Engineering Australia, I believe has a jig borer, but he hasn't gone into its operation. I don't see Keith getting one of those anytime soon, so I think we're stuck looking for someone else who has one and uses it in their videos.

[@oldfarthacks]

There is a name for numeric dyslexia, it's Dyscalculia.

[@danielhoulihan7769]

Am I the only one who is absolutely amazed by the genius of the folks who designed and built those machines? Just learning how to use all of the functions is no small feat. Those guys working many decades ago without computers and making he calculations and the parts are true craftsman!

[@evanpenny348]

I guess that "where there is a will there is a way". Put another way "necessity is the mother of invention". I was reminded recently (by my computer programming son) that all of the existing nuclear power plants were designed by engineers using slide rules and log tables - pre computers. A bit humbling really.

[@AbbeyRoad69147]

​@@evanpenny348 correct. if you cannot simplify your design to hand calculations, then you probably have something too complicated to be practical. it was true then and it's true now. computers only save you time. they don't think for you.

[@singerap]

You have the best toys. That rotary head mill is something else.

[@markschweter6371]

Like a Vertical boring machine... it's one big boring head.

[@number1genoa]

First time I have seen one but its awesome, I immediately added it to my shopping list along with an engineers microscope and a Hardinge tool and die makers lathe with a collet head and Turret on the apron :-)

[@KoenKooi]

11:50 very nice to have confirmation that all parts get matched! I would have never thought how invested I could get into finding out wether or not bolt holes would line up :)

[@pboyd4278]

…a gentleman machinist. Humble, precise and honest.

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Good morning everyone watching, from the UK , perfect timing for a capstan video and cup of tea 🫖

[@InArcadiaSum]

Coffee and a McVities Digestive here

[@AJ.Roberts]

Tuning in from a not so sunny Basingstoke 😂

[@peterhobson3262]

I'm in dank and dreary Southeastern Connecticut and I'm also having a cuppa (Irish Breakfast in my case). I spent 20 years in the US Navy but never became a coffee drinker.

[@Turbo-Drew]

Tea and HobNobs for me ^^

[@chipperkeithmgb]

I’m watching from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@petermccall3333]

I spent time hanging around with machinists who learned their trade at Essex Machine Works in Essex CT. The made props and shafts for builders up and own the East Coast. Propellers, shafts, printing machine parts it was amazing to watch! 🫡 Respect ✊

[@Jacob-W-5570]

That is one cool piece of equipment! I also love your honesty about having to remake the part, and the slight error in the diameter the viewers caught. Looking forward to seeing you cut those radiasus out of that part.

[@mikecabral1579]

Better get going on this project the boat is ready to launch!

[@marydickson5871]

Keith. truly impressive. What a magnificent machine, and someone who knows how to get it do do what it was built to do. Not to be unkind, but I did note the use of the flashlight to read the grads on the dial. As an old guy (80+) I say welcome to the old guys club, I have little flashlights scattered all over my shop for same purpose.

[@davidc6510]

Another outstanding video Keith featuring old school machinery with modern enhancements. Thanks for sharing!

[@danielelse3914]

I am constantly amazed that Keith finds room in that shop for ALL THOSE HUGE MACHINES!

[@cyrilhudak4568]

The funny part is the rear half of the shop was for his woodworking machines that he had in storage, Keith was originally a wood chuck restoring old machines for that use. The only thing that made it there was the table saw. The metal machine shop took over the whole building.

[@TonyBell-kn6nl]

It's a huge shop

[@Hoaxer51]

Keith also keeps up on cleaning and organizing, something you wouldn’t want to get to far behind on with that many tools and machines being used.

[@willclark491]

And yet he keeps buying new ones!😆

[@Hoaxer51]

@@willclark491, Bigger, better, onward! Lol It’s hard to blame him if he wants to upgrade, he seems pretty good at finding nice machines.

[@hectorpascal]

A complex job, well done! But I guess the unique nature of these parts is what makes their manufacture interesting.

[@richardsurber8226]

Yes I am very Thankful for your dedication to the mechanical machining of actual parts that will be used in the operation of a sea going vessel. And thanks to all the machinists who actually know what you're doing

[@CarlinComm]

Wow, I'm amazed at the features on some of these machines, that's like magic! Had no idea that was even possible, milling in a circle like that. Very cool!

[@vtcyclist]

Thank you for the machine shop classes. I’m learning a lot.

[@martyhandley4456]

Love this shop, and and everyone makes mistakes...........human we do that very nice work!

[@davidhall1779]

you aren’t the first shop to overlook sheet notes and there will be many many many more to come.

[@GilbertAppleby]

The quality of these videos is amazing, thanks for sharing the story of this complex project.

[@jamesallen712]

Never knew it took so much to get a part ready to machine. Thanks for taking the time to teach and share this.

[@walterplummer3808]

Good morning Keith! Great to see the mill working. Nice adding the new technology to the old machines. Have a great weekend.

[@robertweeks4240]

i really love watching leo and his updates every other week! i also love that through the tally ho experience i've met great content creators like Keith and his vintage machinery channel, windy hill foundry and others!

[@waynephillips2777]

Wow, that's a very informative lesson on the rotary mill. Thank you sir!

[@johnwelton2606]

That mill is interesting, never seen one like that.

[@bikerXtrash]

That rotary head mill is an amazing machine.

[@paulputnam2305]

Thank You for sharing this awesome video with us. That machine is so cool. I get real enjoyment watching you machine while I’m making parts on a CNC mill/turn. Great Job.

[@stumccabe]

Nice to see this awesome mill in action!

[@hankstrause9018]

The amount of work and set up that goes into one-off part machining is amazing. Really fun to watch, thanks!👍

[@KetterHomeImprovements]

I am glad to see Keith is as human as me… he doesn’t make errors, just challenges. The number of times I have to modify my plans while making things is getting closer to my age. Lol

[@paulbush7095]

Now I want to buy a mill. I have no idea how to operate one, but I’ll be You Tube certified after watching Keith for a couple or a thousand more episodes. I just gotta have a mill in my living room.

[@politicalGRAFFITI]

Interesting stuff. It will be great to see your work on display on Talley Ho.

[@jamesdavis8021]

I am impressed with your DRO.My Newall had better not sneeze or,it will be replaced.

[@edwardtimberlake4646]

Two adages that I try to observe. Number one is "Nothing is simple". Number two is "It's never wise to anticipate that what one plans will always go smoothly". Another very interesting video Keith, and I admire your being candid about the slip up. Great stuff.

[@davefoc]

I'm 74 and I think a lot of things are simple before I do them. I'm still waiting to do something that is actually simple.

[@edwardtimberlake4646]

@@davefoc As ever the devil is always in the detail, and beware of Sod's and Murphy's Law

[@Pete4875]

What a cool machine. The amazing part is that you have the skill to work it. Great Job!

[@travellingbear]

I'm impressed the way he flips between 1/2 1/4 1/5 etc and thousands of an inch. I'm an engineer in England and we changed to a fully decimal system 50 years ago. It makes things so much easier. BTW for any other Brits out there, I used to have to do school exams in Pounds Shillings and Pence.

[@tomtribby2309]

That was a very fun episode, thanks for sharing your fascinating work .

[@argee55]

That mill is amazing. WOW!

[@glencrandall7051]

That is a quite wonderful machine. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for helping out on the Tally-Ho project. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@MathewMilutin]

Really enjoy watching you work with old machinery. Reminds me of my youth working with my Grandfather with a variety of Bell-Foley equipment doing saw sharpening before carbide tips became the rage....

[@TomokosEnterprize]

A tip for you and our friends here is for the best hard/soft jaw liners is my home made Rawhide. I have a video on making it if you like. Anyone with a 5 gal bucket can make it. This system is amazing. The days of compas and machinists blue along with fine line scribes are all but gone now. That mill such such a neat head. It has my head spinning with possibility's. Thanks a bunch Keith. Have a great weekend good fellow.

[@namuhtsuj4025]

Rotary head mill is a neat piece of equipment. Simple solution to a complex issue.

[@martygrove3986]

Very enjoyable viewing. I've tried my hand at machining and have submitted a lot of machine shop jobs. Its cool to see interesting jobs explained well and expertly executed.

[@DarylSaunders737]

I am so much happier now knowing that you are just as human as the rest of us..🤔☺☺

[@masteruniverse3506]

I've never made a mistake reading plans... maybe once... rarely...sometimes...OK, often.

[@number1genoa]

Wait...... we are meant to read the plans first ? .....dang !

[@mathewritchie]

Often the plans I get are wrong or just confusing,any time an architect gets involved in designing a sports facility I know the plans are wrong.Then I just have to watch out for my own mistakes.I have long since come to the conclusion that architects get a lobotomy before certification.👿

[@bobbyjones2363]

Good morning.That mill has a lot of features like it

[@billi996]

I love watching you work, I’m 53 and you remind me of my great grandfather who was a pattern maker and an engineer, he gave me my love of the kind of engineering work that you do, guess it’s in my blood like it is yours 🫡

[@donhoffman3206]

My father, a WW2 shipyard diesel mechanic always taught us to "learn from our mistakes". Opportunities for improvement!

[@MikeBaxterABC]

5:00 I like this "touch finder", It's like something you'd see on a CNC Mill!!! .. I like the seeing the old manual machines like Keith always uses!! .. But it's nice to see how you can use the latest technology to your advantage, regardless of how old the machine is!!!

[@coniferman1313]

If I were in charge of machining, I would say this can't be done, and the capstan project would be scrapped. I also think of the brilliance of the engineers who designed the workings of the milling machine and the effort needed to make all of the precise individual parts. It seems amazing that the machine could be made for a price that would be affordable.

[@MartialLoreNZ]

@10:45 So glad to hear that you caught the error from the drilling of the bolt holes on the capstan base. I was on tenterhooks until I heard you say that you had picked up on it.

[@ps.2]

Me too! Been waiting for weeks to see what radius hole pattern he'd use on the adapter plate!

[@phensriwood8081]

Great job Kieth.

[@Simon-ep9lo]

I've never seen a rotary head mill in use before, fascinating

[@TheAyrCaveShop]

Nice work Keith, Sometimes a test piece just happens...I make a lot of them Looking good 👍👍

[@kentonyoderii3443]

Excellent job!! Thank you and God bless you sir.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

14:29 When was a boy every summer I used to work for the Carnival! When you move to a new town and set up the carnival, each move is called a "jump" :) .. I could only work three jumps, (the 3 closest towns to our farm)

[@caahacky]

Thanks Keith - great work.

[@jonart9160]

As someone who spent their career in construction and building to blueprints, I fully understand getting tripped up by those little damn notes.

[@Mr7Firedog]

Love that K&T old school, We don't need no stinking CNC!

[@kaydog2008]

I love how it beeps exactly like a lazer grade finder.😎😎👍👍

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Keith!

[@number1genoa]

I used a Kearney and Trecker universal Mill in the Naval Dockyard here in Auckland NZ, it was an awesome machine !!

[@InverJaze]

That was brilliant. Thanks Keith.

[@richardcurtis556]

A pleasure to see that K&T mill dooing it's thing. Marrying it to the robe and DRO is a force multiplier for rtaking advantage of the unique capabilities of the machine. Thanks for shring.

[@paulkinzer7661]

What a great machine! I've been eager to see you put it to the use it was made for, and like you said, this is an ideal project for it. Old school CNC for sure.

[@josephmagedanz4070]

What a versatile machine; just the thing for a job like this. Thanks for taking the time to explain and show us how it works and all that it can do!

[@ianmoone2359]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one Keith, most especially the detailed explanations. Ignore the millenials comments about hurrying up, they are kids who grew up watching TV and can’t comprehend anything longer than a text message or concentrate any longer than the gap between advertisement breaks. Those of us actually trying to learn appreciate the lengths you go to 100%

[@mysterj1]

I sure am enjoying see you use your machines to do the capstan! Very interesting!

[@ifyoucantjointhem]

Definitely struggling with the metric system. Im not going to sleep well thinking about drilling 12.5mm holes in 1 1/8" material. Love your work and I've started following yhe other channels contributing to the Tally Ho build, worth the watch. Keep up the great progress 🤙

[@mathuetax]

Ahh, I love when I miss a note on a set of plans. Thankfully, I usually catch my errors before I end up spending too much labor time. For whatever reason if I miss something it is counterbores, dunno why I am blind to them.

[@butter262]

Good morning

[@mikequinlan9585]

Great video Keith!

[@dannyvanstraelen3273]

Hi Keith, I hear you saying you've dyslexia too, I also have been struggling with that whole my life, we're from a generation that we were called stupid at the time. But I know a lot of excellent craftsmen and artist who underwent the same judgement, and one by one we all turned out being excellent what we're doing, keep up the good work, you're craftsmanship is a joy to watch…

[@dannyl2598]

Everyone's brain is different. People that can do this sort of thing have super powers that book learning people don't understand. I have a poor sense of time, as such, my super power is attention to detail. In other words, I don't care how long it takes so I get sent to fix the job that the last guy rushed through.

[@peterward2875]

That machine is so cool... take the adjustments of a rotary boring toolhead; move them to the spindle.

[@edwardtimberlake4646]

Hi again Keith. I am really looking forward to seeing how you deal with the milling of the complex shapes in the Adapter Flange. I am guessing that there is some tolerance with the shapes provided that Adapter sites tight with the base. Good luck with that when you get to it.

[@samphillips4925]

That milling machine is really something

[@sheph7]

Very interesting video and machine. Quite remarkable capabilities. More than a few times I have examined old, machined parts and wondered how they were done without CNC. Fascinating video, thanks

[@ps.2]

Aliens. The answer is always aliens. No way our ancestors could have built the pyramids, or turned a perfectly even Morse taper, or produced a fillet around a radius path.

[@chrisgrallelis90]

Neat machine so simple great stuff. Better than my complated thing.

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Thanks for sharing your trade….

[@seabournewolf2298]

I’ll be honest I’ve been following Tally Ho and I work on a boat. I live on a boat too. They still make capstans and they still look pretty rustic. I would’ve just bought a new one. Probably would’ve been cheaper

[@KenDay]

Brilliant as always - thanks Keith

[@KennyP88]

What a great challenging piece. Manual machinist phun!

[@JurgenStrauss-ow2ge]

This is a very special machine ! We have done things like this on our "Collet" ( 4 axes plus rotating table )

[@grampiangs515]

That is a great machine. I’ve been trying to figure out for weeks how you were going to cut the external curve on that piece. Now I think I know.

[@DTBaker-gq4fd]

Yet another great video. Thanks.

[@joselrodriguez5999]

Cool machine and great operator!

[@billdoodson4232]

Great, looking forward to seeing the K&T 2D in use, as it should be used, for the first time.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

22:10 .. I'll bet someday in the future, this aluminum sacrificial mounting jig, will come in handy for SOMETHING !!! :)

[@polo141088]

Thanks Keith! What a pleasure as always

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Very nice and interesting video thanks for sharing. :o)

[@piperjohn_3]

Great episode!

[@diverdave4056]

my oh my this Capstan must have been nearly impossible to build 100 years ago ! I had no idea that a Capstan was such a complicated piece to make ...

[@RonParker]

Keep in mind that this adapter flange is an add-on to the original capstan to facilitate driving it with a motor. They didn't need this part 100 years ago, because they had people turning the capstan by hand. That's part of why this part is so complicated - it's being retrofitted into a place where the original designers of the large casting never expected anything to be, so the space wasn't designed to hold it.

[@jonareli]

Great work Keith

[@bulldawg6259]

Long time viewer. Great video. Nice machine

[@ronbuckner8179]

Have you noticed that all of the machines shows we come to and begin to watch on KZbin generally find new tools they want to try? That’s probably from new income generated from KZbin on display. Interesting thoughts.

[@thargy]

Irrationally excited for the next video now!

[@johnperkins7179]

Sure would love a Vintage Machinery drill and tap chart to go with my VM fraction-decimal chart.

[@stevenclaeys6252]

Thank you for another great video. Cheers

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Keith

[@alexanderkielczynski2437]

Plain fascinating. that is what you have to do to get what Lwo needs! Wow,