Tally Ho Capstan Project: Using the Lathe Taper Attachment to Turn Tapers on the Main Shaft

[@umpdaddy1]

It seems as if Leo has chosen a craftsman for this project that is as skilled and dedicated to perfection as the shipwrights he has building that beautiful vessel. It truely is a gold plated build. I can't imagine a boat being built better. Perfection personified.

[@seldendaniel8819]

Perfection personified indeed!

[@danielelse3914]

I really appreciate the detailed explanation of the inner workings of each machine as you use them. It greatly enhances understanding of the machinist's craft.

[@jeaneitelman5699]

Yes, like the "capstan drum or the windlass drum or whatever you want to call it."

[@sailinwrench]

I'm a former employee of Monarch machine tool in NY. Love seeing those old units still performing! Tally Ho appreciates it also!

[@barney2001]

My father had a machine shop and I loved working there. You are an amazing patient teacher, going over things clearly and as simply as possible. I would have loved having you as my shop teacher. So now, thanks to you and KZbin, many others can enjoy it. Only thing missing is the wonderful smell of a shop.

[@tropifiori]

I turn tapers on my old beat up atlas lathe all the time- mostly not on purpose!

[@jankleven7674]

😂😂😂

[@danielbutler578]

Some of my best ideas were the results of accidents.

[@davidhall1779]

Best comment ever.

[@benneville4506]

lol

[@pbraun2102]

Am I going to become a machinist? No. Am I every going to build or own a boat? No. Have I been eagerly watching all of Leo's videos plus the related videos for years? Heck yes. The craftsmanship is incredible, and the sheer amount of detail work that is going into Tally Ho just blows my mind.

[@MeltiahNye]

Your videos make me a better tradesman in every project I do around my house!

[@kentonyoderii3443]

OMG !! When I was an apprentice millwright my dad was a journeyman and I was working with him he ask me for a 1" wrench so I handed him a crescent adjustable wrench he scouled at me and threw it down and made me get a combo wrench and after he used it I carried that wrench for the rest of the day. Then he caught me using a channel lock plier on a pump shaft to turn it. Man he was so angry I put them shithooks on a machined piece of machinery!! The lesson I learned was in His words " there is a tool a proper tool for every job " even today when I pick up that channel lock it's to do some plumbing. I write this with a big smile on my face as I have much respect for your skills but them channel locks in use on that lath made my dad's words clearly come back, may he rest in peace. God bless you always sir

[@cliffordcook2788]

Amen

[@normmcrae1140]

My Dad was also a Millwright, and had the same work ethic as YOUR Dad. I tried to follow him into the trade, but due to the economy, I joined the Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic. 30 + years after he passed, I STILL hear and follow his advice!

[@kentonyoderii3443]

@normmcrae1140 I am 68 years old and 35+ years in the millwrights seen lots of Craftsmen in all trades it was Great !! Now they havnt put on an apprentice in 4 years in this state , no one wants to do the physical part or get greasey. Sadly the trades are being sold out. Even this old school machine work has been lost to CNC. Anyway God bless you and Good Dads that handed down the "WAY"

[@normmcrae1140]

@@kentonyoderii3443 I agree - I LOVED being able to look at a plane or machine and say that "I FIXED THAT!" I still do with my Motorcycles and vehicles (I'm Elbows deep in my Yamaha Bolt, right now!)

[@wes4743]

ok

[@plakor6133]

Well I turned on my rather vintage craftsman wood lathe yesterday for the first time in a year or so, to knock out a rough tool handle, and I realized that watching these metal machining videos actually helps me remember how to operate the thing.

[@aner_bda]

One of things I really enjoy about this channel is the amount of detail you go into Keith. It's great to watch.

[@nick.caffrey]

You are a natural born instructor, clear and assured. Experience is everything!

[@johnw.peterson4311]

Keith, Mr Pete is right you are articulate and a great craftsman. Thank you for all the videos you share.

[@tonyrampersaud7704]

I am amazed at the skill of this gentleman. You don’t have to be a millwright to appreciate the hard work and dedication of Mr. Rucker’s dedication to his work.

[@meganluke444]

Excellent work! Not only restoring a vintage device, but modernizing it at the same time.

[@vingreensill]

Amazing to see how these components can be re-made.

[@danielhoulihan7769]

That may have been the most interesting, educational and enjoyable video yet! Every machinist I have ever met had an element of OCD. I think it’s a prerequisite to be an exceptional machinist!

[@steves524]

So interesting to watch the taper setup, thanks for the detailed explanation…😊

[@bob-the-Millwright]

We call that "Just like downtown!" That's where all the professionals work! I have been machining for 40 years, great job Keith.

[@TheRickpfarr]

Keith: You are the heart & soul of what makes America so great. So inspirational.

[@pauleohl]

First time in my life that I ever heard of or saw a taper micrometer. And I am an 81 y/o retired mechanical engineer that thought I was familiar with machine shop operations. Edit to add: Another way to cut a taper is to offset the tailstock which I learned in machine shop class in 1957. We never measured the taper because approximate was close enough for the application we had. The application was a lathe dog and the tapered part fit in the slot of the lathe face plate.

[@number1genoa]

I saw all sorts of exotic precision tools in the naval dock yard where I worked overhauling guided missile launchers and directors, but I never saw a micrometer for tapers either. One thing I did use was an engineers microscope and that would be a dream tool for my current workshop, probably hideously expensive though.

[@michaellitzkow8123]

I have a South Bend 13 toolroom lathe with the taper attachment. So far I have not had the opportunity to cut a taper with it. I had been wondering a bit about how to set it up, but your explanation is the clearest one I have seen. I am sure one day I will want to cut a taper, and will refer back to this episode when that day comes. Thank you very much!

[@normanboyes4983]

Keith - it’s a real pleasure to watch this - I am a time served fitter and turner - long time retired.😉👍

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

Beautiful work, Keith.

[@tomoakhill8825]

This is an example of brilliant teaching. Keith you are a wonderful instructor. This could not be done better. You nailed it.

[@ericjon262]

I always wondered about turning tapers, I was excited to see you dedicate a video to these.

[@TheAukel]

Love your work Keith. You are a credit to machining and to the preservation of the knowledge we need to keep.

[@bobwas4066]

I purchased a Southbend H10 with a taper attachment about six years ago. I never looked into using it. About four months ago I looked into using it, and noticed several parts were missing. I spent the last four months getting it to work. I learned from this video how to accurately set up to cut a taper. I also went down a rabbit hole of learning how to measure inside and outside tapers on the internet. Thank You for providing this information!

[@antonc81]

Love this stuff. Never machined any metal but there’s something so satisfying about watching someone else do it!

[@asakurad]

Such a joy to watch a real craftsman at work.

[@charlesdix4831]

My father was a master CNC operater for John Deere for 30 years and made prototype parts for new tractors they were designing and watching you brings back a lot of memories.. He started off on machines just like this with high school education and learned a lot of match to perform the work he had to do...

[@jrb_sland]

~ 12:00 Keith Fenner has some videos of fitting fish-boat propellers to drive shafts using tapers. He finishes the fit using various grades of fine abrasive compounds & bluing indicators to mate the two parts more-or-less perfectly. Lots of fussy work...

[@paulvetter7242]

I appreciate the "one step at a time" message you keep hitting on. It's pretty amazing what one can accomplish by working steadily, sequentially, and being diligent in every step. A great model for young people, if they listen!

[@jimstone2669]

Keith your a very goo teacher t like the way you talk and show what you are about to do . Being 79 years old i like the old school way the best. The only DRO i have is on my milling machine. Thank you for a very good video.

[@timlewis9286]

This is not a job that I ever see myself actually doing but, Keith you have given me a much greater understanding and appreciation of what a buddy of mine actually does for Stryker! Interesting to see, thank you!

[@MZ-gz8vz]

Love watching the channel, less a machine shop and more an art studio. You are an artist!

[@markallen8679]

takes me back to my Dad's machine shop, the taper attachment explanation really did it!

[@jimneely4527]

Keith, I've been watching both your channel and Leo's for some time now. This is getting really exciting seeing you restore the Tally Ho capstan. Love both your channels. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jacob-W-5570]

well done! I kind of love that when you first measured the tapers it gave some odd dimentions, but it turned out to be a nominal size afterall.

[@TroyRyan73]

Great work Keith, thanks for being a great person and helping Leo out!

[@cannedcatfood377]

I'd been meaning to buy an old Southbend hobby type lathe for the past 30 years. I loved machining in metal shop back in highschool. Thanks for the detailed instructions.

[@randrew89681]

Awesome video Keith! Your explanation of cutting tapers to 'hobbyist' machinist like me is so clear. Thank you much for taking the time to pass along your skills to all of us out here in hobby land! Great video series, exciting to see it coming together. ~Newnan, GA.

[@DPWingo]

I would watch hour-long videos like this and love every minute of them. You are informative and entertaining. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@SciPunk215]

So satisfying. Keith breathed a sigh of relief with the phrase "Lookee there".

[@alphabetsoup7918]

What a wonderful display of engineering brilliance. Keith , thank you.

[@cw3339]

You are doing an awesome job, with the workmanship and explaining what you are doing. I wish I had you as my shop teacher when I was in high-school. Thank you,

[@williamhumphrey9766]

Thanks Keith. Brings back many happy memories of my brother Stan who was a tradesman Fitter & Turner who sadly is no longer with us. Like yourself, he was a man with a precise set of skills and a vast knowledge of lathe work.

[@colinbrewhaha]

That was a great explanation of the taper cut. As a non-machinest, I enjoy the content

[@ChuckOso4483]

Amazing progress Keith, Such a pleasure watching the plan take shape. Can't wait for the next one!

[@Maadhawk]

Really nice to see the new shaft side by side with the old. Really brings the whole picture together. I'm really glad you are helping with the Tally Ho project. Same quality stuff as way back when I first heard of you through Adam Booth and his Abom79 channel!

[@jackgreen412]

You're a good teacher, Keith Rucker. Don't know if I'll ever use it but it's fun learning.

[@joeyjoe9962]

A very enjoyable series. Many thanks Keith 👍

[@MartsGarage]

Ok I'll feed the algorithm, Keith, you deserve it. Great job, the taper attachment sure beats hand feeding the compound. I liked seeing that taper mic in action too. You collect a lot of tools and it's great to see some of the more obscure ones brought out and used. One question: I have rarely seen you answer comments. Just busy? Your's is still one of the most watchable machining oriented channels. Quality content time after time. All the best, Mart in England.

[@alternaterealitytourist1710]

"We're in the short rows now..." I haven't heard that since I was a kid. 😊

[@jonmurraymurray5512]

Never heard that before but understand the expression.

[@EightBitTony]

That fit at the end

[@perstaunstrup3451]

Appreciate the way you explain the angles etc. That’s a good way for math-tired middle schoolers to see how all that theory is actually useful!

[@shadow83blk]

Boy, you were a happy man when that shaft slid right into the drum like a glove. Leo is gonna love this when you're done.

[@studiochefson3573]

It will look and work beautifully on the deck. Thank you!

[@jamesdavis4124]

It’s always a pleasure to watch mold metal into shape 👍

[@ewanp]

So that’s how you do a taper! Great video. Looking forward to the slots now!

[@billlippincott3937]

Keith, wonderful craftmanship. Well done.

[@Ruddigore]

A great video. What a superb lathe you have there. I used to operate a similar machine back in my youth but this one has a few extra features I could only dream of. It's great to watch an artisan at work. 👍

[@petegraham1458]

Nice replication of the original, good for another 100 years and yes as in any complicated bit of work as you invest more effort and material costs the stress of making an error that would nullify everything invested up to that point rises exponentially!

[@walterplummer3808]

Good morning Keith! Thanks for the videos.

[@jamesworsham125]

I really enjoy this type of content.

[@jonunya3128]

always interesting. thanks Mr. Keith!

[@gregr5]

These videos give you a real appreciation of what it must cost to do do a restoration like this at retail cost. This one project is what, 80 hours of labor and machine time? Plus materials? Meoowch$.

[@scottwooster4102]

Amazing! this is a lost art which hopefully with not be lost forever in the future.

[@brianlouishaddock4551]

Hi Keith , a very well turned shaft, I don’t think there will be any doubt about the workmanship, or the trust in your work, let’s hope the rest of the machinery fits as well , as yours , I think Leo will be more than satisfied.

[@richardsurber8226]

Marvelous video Keith. The explanation and that micrometer with the pivot is very interesting. Thanks so much

[@NeilHarrison-p9h]

Keith, you are a great instructor - I have learned so much about machining operations from your videos . I am too old to be doing any of them myself , but i always wanted to know how they were done. Best wishes again from Oakville Ontario Canada

[@tonisee2]

Great work. And I can not stress how educative have those videos been regarding handling non-trivial situations. And your explanations are "made of wood and painted red"-type - in English probably "clear as day". 🙂 Thank you very much!

[@Yaivenov]

That taper system is slick. In gunsmithing school barrel tapers were achieved by offsetting the tail stock.

[@billkurek5576]

Well that makes a lot more sense to me. The accuracy of the tail stock, to the center of the chuck,means everything. I see the light !

[@rowlandisbeautiful]

Great work. Totally fitting with the Tally Ho! project.

[@loydsa]

Very clear explanation of your taper turning attachment Keith, thank you for your work as always. Best regards Sarah

[@Dr_Frog]

I have learned more from you, Abom, and Curtis than I learned in school; such practical experience. Thank you.

[@klaasvanmanen8214]

Highly instructive video, this one. Very clear as to how to measure, how to set up the machine, and what the problems are that one has to take into account (like backlash). Well done!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Ancouple tenths ! wow your making a piano my friend. I used to work to those numbers a lot way back when.b A t6aper mic now.? what else are you hiding from us. The days of wires and various mics we were comfortable using and the "our bible" is haw it was done in days of old ! When in the day I was learning how to use Taper Attachments and Tracers I have to be honest, I was terrified. Having these videos our Leo will be just tickled to see this proses by an older type master machinist makes this great process come to being. He sure has picked up a bunch of real professionals to help him on in his dream my friend.

[@davidc6510]

Beautiful work Keith! Thanks for sharing.

[@WobblycogsUk]

That's some impressive workmanship.

[@Rudi-Mhz]

Your Head is working perfect with the Steel ! Relax and get a Cup of Tea....Earl Grey i prefer after a though thinkin'Job like this. Kind regards from Germany, Rudi 👍

[@Pocketfarmer1]

Well that turned out nicely.

[@assessor1276]

Great job Keith!

[@hamijoh]

Great teacher!

[@csnelling4]

Lovely when a job works out perfect like that due your craftsmanship, well done Keith and thank you for the share 👏👏👏👍

[@stevenr8606]

I've worked on a 'male/female' tapered metal rod. It had NO keyway and did NOT twist. To disengage the tapers was the use of hydraulic oil pressurized at fitting between the two halves.

[@dancarter482]

_Engineers make the World go around ~ precision engineers KEEP it going!_

[@viniciusvbf22]

This lathe, in particular, is an amazing machine. I've never seen one like this before. Thanks for the video and the explanations!

[@DTBaker-gq4fd]

25:43 - says it all…the grand satisfaction of a job well done.

[@ddblairco]

thank you Keith

[@arkadybron1994]

Never seen that taper attachment before, I've only ever used the compound slide for cutting tapers. I presume that the taper attachment allows you to taper with more precision over longer distances. Very cool.

[@Hoaxer51]

Repeatable also, so if you’re doing more than one, it makes the setup worthwhile.

[@mikequinlan9585]

Keith you are the master! Thank you for your patience and education. The shaft is looking fantastic.

[@ellieprice363]

Great tutorial on taper turning. You covered all the points very clearly.

[@carlhitchon1009]

I feel a lot better seeing all those tools piled on Keith's headstock.

[@jacquespoirier9071]

it is the type of job where you take all the job or nothing at all, splitting between between different machine shops is just call for trouble. very good project very good video.

[@lazyplumber1616]

You probably get a lot of love working on parts for the Tally Ho!

[@paulkinzer7661]

There sure is something really satisfying about a snug bearing fit!

[@paulputnam2305]

The Doctor of Precision strikes again! Fantastically Awesome job on the machining of that shaft! That taper attachment is the cat’s meow. I use mag bases and indicators on a regular basis on the CNC lathes too. It makes it easier to program the “lies” you need to make good parts…ha ha ha

[@kallewirsch2263]

the tan of 3° is 0.05241 Close enough to your measured 0.052 which lets me assume, the taper was made to 3°

[@jbeutell]

I was hoping somebody did the math. I did check and a MT4 is 1.4876 a MT5 is 1.5073.

[@azenginerd9498]

The inverse sin of (0.104/1.000) is 5.970 deg. The sin of 6 degrees is 0.1045. So likely intended to be that.

[@jamesallen712]

Fascinating and informative. Thank you Keith.

[@johnnybarbar7435]

I was right there with you Keith when you mentioned being worried about possibly having to scrap the piece. I found my teeth clinched at a few spots during the episode from my own experiences peeking out from my boo boo memories.