Tally Ho Capstan Restoration: Boring a Hole through the Capstan Base

[@petegreg]

Don't ever call your videos boring Keith, they're fascinating

[@MegaBilly9000]

Some of his videos might be boring. But only if it’s the correct tool for the job.

[@aserta]

@@MegaBilly9000 Depends. Is it horizontal boring or vertical? I'm partial to horizontal. :)

[@johnmonkey1874]

@@asertaThis whole project sounds like he needs to create a Boring Company. However, I feel like this is all just circular logic considering this all comes around back to just drilling a hole. Plus Elon Musk might get a little angry for some reason.

[@stumccabe]

Well he was literally boring (a hole).

[@davestambaugh7282]

Way better than the soap operas that networks are offering. This is television for us hated nerds.

[@alexanderkielczynski2437]

Leo's project has been high-class from the start. how he has managed to get the experts in all fields from spar making to this capstan re-manufacture is a miracle! wonderful to watch.

[@blueblur6447]

He had 2 hiccups, first go at the tanks and first go at the pour. But people of high class stepped up to help after. Every aspect of that ship is a fascinating story. Have enjoyed every minute :)

[@johnl7710]

The group of people who are working on this Tally Ho project is an amazingly skilled set of craftsmen. It is all fascinating to watch. Be great to see this capstan haul its anchor on theboat one day.

[@MikeAG333]

One day fairly soon, I think.

[@yolanda231000]

The running joke at TallyHo is 2 years it will be ready.

[@MikeAG333]

@@yolanda231000 It is, but Leo said recently he hoped to be sailing her this year.

[@Bob_Adkins]

Ew, wood people.

[@vicmiller7191]

This was strangely captivating. Most likely because I have been following the Tally Ho project from the beginning and feel very invested in that project. And of course you are the man for this job. and using tools that have such a vintage history is the icing on the cake for the whole project. Thank you Keith.

[@alstonofalltrades3142]

Be very careful! I too came here from Tally Ho when he partial restored the threading machine nearly 4 year ago. Most of them years I watched regularly and could even leave a video for a few days or sometimes a week before I watched it. Now I'm jonesing days before every video. I can't get enough, It's no longer under control, I've nearly come to shouting at Mr Rucker in all CAPS not because I'm a bad guy and typical ingrate, It's it's I never knew the dangers of iron deficiency. There was no education like that in school back in my day to warn me. Ill try take some solace that I hope I've warned you and others enough!

[@alexanderkielczynski2437]

I agree completely! I also follow Leo.

[@restodrood2059]

Nice video, and saying "We still need to put in a bolt hole pattern...", while standing behind a part with the bolt hole pattern already drilled was funny.

[@deej19142]

Watching the video and trying not to get distracted by the wooden machinist toolboxes. So cool!

[@clkersting]

I'm in the skilled trades and used imperial for the majority of my journey, however when the NEC started publishing in both systems I decided to give the metric system a chance. I soon realized how easy it is to use and the math is simple. I'm a convert.

[@JOHNNYHASKETT-u7b]

OMG! Hadn't watch you for a while and you have lost sooo much weight! Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BillB23]

Doing precise work on an imprecise casting looks challenging. Thanks for the video.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

While I can run the mill, I'm no machinist. It's always so satisfying watching someone that is a machinist. Great video!

[@LILLJE]

To be honest I haven’t watched Keith much for a few years but now I’m back and I see a half of a previous Keith. Looking good! Hope it’s a health choice and not something bad going on. Keep it up!

[@Rogedebb67]

Back in y day iWas a toolmaker I I se you are using a Bridgeport great milling machine and a digital feed out IAm 80 years young and enjoying your video 👍⁵

[@BlankBrain]

I'm an old guy, and have always worked with imperial measurements. I made a point of becoming very comfortable with metric because it challenged my thinking. It's like learning a new language. I remember in my FORTRAN days when I switched from writing spaghetti code to structured code. It was a paradigm shift. Same with moving from direct access files to relational databases. I had surgery on my right hand, and had to learn how to write with my left for a while. All of these things keep the brain active. I hope AI doesn't make people dumber.

[@johnkelly6942]

Nice collection of Gerstner tool boxes.

[@sanjayfernando4686]

Just stumbled across this when looking for some machining videos. This is fascinating and keeping me entertained. I'm a Model engineer from near London without a workshop atm as we get some building work done Thanks Keith, I'll take a look at some of your other videos 👍

[@mdouglaswray]

The only thing 'boring' about this video was the tool (and I don't mean you, ya monstah). Thanks Keith!!! Thrilled to see parts for Tally Ho nearing completion!!

[@mechaform]

Part of the appeal of your content, Keith, is taking the time to explain your thought process and associated reasoning behind the approaches you take.

[@anthonyrondolino8148]

Very interesting seeing you apply the combination of knowledge, specialized tools and skill to get these complex tasks done.

[@dancarter482]

_Fascinating stuff - engineering makes the world go round - precision engineering KEEPS it going!_ Learned something today.

[@russmartin4189]

I never really knew what a machinist does, nor could I imagine. Now I do. No doubt you qualify as a master machinist. You don't get to that level without a passion, intelligence, and a huge amount of patience. It makes me wonder if there are people coming up who will be able to take your place. To me, it looks like a dying art, or trade, but one that has to be done because of all the needs of civilization. Two thumbs up!

[@craigevans6156]

Watching you work is facilitating. A true craftsman 😎

[@earth_ling]

When I was working down in south Florida years ago…a high school friend of mine’s father was employed as a machinist in the place where I worked. It was always interesting to me to watch him working with his lathe. So it was never boring. I have always enjoyed learning about something new to me. I have known several machinists over the years and have had the pleasure of watching them utilize their trade as they turned a blank piece of steel into whatever was required for them that day. To me they were more like artists. 😊

[@MicksWorkshop]

Nice! Man that Index mill is incredible, so versatile and apparently very rigid too.

[@gordonchapman222]

I think it is absolutely amazing that you got the hole drilled with such perfect precision. You really know your stuff.

[@wimdejong5399]

The Capstan seems to be in good hands!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

l am in my 80's and i love watching you do your fine work.....Thanks very much Keith..... Old F-4 Phantom 2 Shoe🇺🇸

[@REV4NS1]

I have great respect for someone who makes a job look easy 👍

[@GordonjSmith1]

Totally in awe of the skill being demonstrated here, however a switch to metric would bring a lot of joy to this workshop! I know it is difficult as my fifth generation UK company used 'imperial' measurement for about 250 years ! However life has certainly been easier now we have 'moved over'.

[@DavidSellars-b8l]

Mr. R, you have a shop to kill for. There are commercial shops nowhere near as complete as what you have. Great to see what you are doing.

[@anthonyelam2257]

You need to go on Tally Ho when finished and go sailing .... ps .... do a video of you operating the capstain winch that you worked on .... that would be a great video and fun for you .... ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 ....

[@charliekamerer7023]

Thank you for your instructive style, we laymen appreciate your help to understand what's going on!

[@Wasa9191]

Nice work and described process very well.

[@vegassist]

I just watched 30 minutes of a guy drilling a hole. Oddly satisfying.

[@davezipman8959]

A precision engineer at work - takes me back to my younger days as a machinist before CNC ruled the world. The old ways of measure three times and cut once still remain the gospel!

[@klauswittrupjensen]

Hi Keith. You looks absolutely phenomenal ❤ what a transformation. No more short breath. Well done m8

[@odgc8]

Incredible skill

[@rick91443]

Really enjoy watching. Thank you Keith...rr Normandy, France

[@robertweeks4240]

keith! I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL and I LOVE LEO'S CHANNEL on tally ho! so pleased you're teaming together here!

[@assessor1276]

Excellent as always Keith - that’s for sharing your skills and “to die for” shop with us!

[@MikeBaxterABC]

2:00 LOVE this project!!! ... This is totally something I would do myself! :) I worked as a Millwright for over 25 years, but a "Construction MIllwright" where I'd work doing retrofits and repairs on any factory imaginable, and nurse old equipment back to health! :)

[@mungolianbeef]

+2/-0 thou is a lot tighter tolerance than I was expecting!! Wow.

[@jossmaxwell00]

Super interesting work on behalf of Sampsons Tally Ho project. Craftsmen at every level. Thanks for documenting this Keith.

[@shubus]

Always a pleasure to see such high quality precision work.

[@robertharker]

Thalking about machinist jacks and how you clamped the part were great. Keep up the informative videos!

[@stevejones9788]

I am happy working both imperial and metric. When it comes to close tolerance machining it's still easier in thousandth and tenths of thousandths. I did do my apprenticeship in the early 1970's 🙂

[@walterplummer3808]

Good morning Keith. Thanks for the videos.

[@aserta]

Once again, machinist jacks save the day. They're kinda like the f-clamps of the wood working world. Can never have enough of them around the shop. :))

[@tompearson6022]

Kieth you are a “natural “ on camera, keep up the good work.

[@benjaminromberg2091]

You have a beautiful milling machine, makes me wish I got into metal work.

[@maoribaca2655]

hell yeah this is incredible work

[@edwardcassel3789]

I really enjoy watching you guys working on this capstan. I spent almost 50 years myself in an engineering environment as a piping designer/checker. Great work.

[@jameshamre8778]

Cool tools! Love the inside bore micrometer. These are such interesting videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennethbell7318]

Hay Keith; Very good! I just want to inform you that there is a video showing the rebuild of the Tally Ho on KZbin i've bin watching and he mentioned you and showed some of your work as well as the Windy Hill foundry making some of the need parts. Very interesting. I'm sure you may have also seen them too. Thank you, from Ohio

[@mschmitz57]

Thanks for helping Leo Keith. Love your videos.

[@jamesnielsen347]

Great Equipment / Great Machinist! Thank you for your expertise!

[@ptewilks2634]

Simply awesome work and talent

[@jonnenne]

I am absolutely hooked with these different tools and measuring. I have only worked with "normal life" tools, ie carpentry measuring tools, basic calipers etc. But I have always wondered how machining gets stuff so accurate anf precise.

[@NeilHarrison-p9h]

This was a very interesting video - seeing how this type of machining is done , and the expertise involved was awesome!

[@davidhall1779]

sound a bit congested there Keith. hope you’re feeling better soon. loving the Tally Ho progress.

[@georgestone1282]

Another great video,, I also follow Talley Ho project. George from Indiana

[@byronwatkins2565]

I do love a boring bar on a milling machine!

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

Thoroughly absorbing video. Looking forward to the next instalment.

[@Bamamarama]

Fascinating work, Keith.

[@Stavoren405]

Beautiful to see a master craftsman / artist at work. Many thanks

[@peternash6206]

Great story Keith - all looking good. I am in Europe and I still guess in inches but have to work in Metric. Thanks for sharing.

[@Barmby8843]

Your dialogue as you go through the process is excellent & clear. Thank you.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Great post Keith ! I just love doing one off pieces. Especially these ones for Tally Ho. Oh, where were those small bore mic's before I retired.

[@danielpullum1907]

Well Done Good Sir!!!!

[@JurgenStrauss-ow2ge]

You took out much strength of that base !!!

[@robertgarrett5009]

Thanks for sorting out the Metric/Imperial question I had.

[@gardenman3]

Its great how people from different parts of the world can work on a project and make it come together

[@csnelling4]

Thanks Keith a good job done 👌👍

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Keith!

[@paulputnam2305]

Awesome job boring Keith! I wonder if the non-machinist realize your total tolerance was half the thickness of a piece of paper. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@LB-by2pj]

One thing I can say Keith, is your not boring to watch .

[@Stupha_Kinpendous]

Man, I'd happily watch your channel if all you ever did was walk around silently filming all of your machines. That stuff is so freaking cool.

[@mcnut1]

Fascinating. Very good video. Thank you for posting.

[@edricoddot]

Great job Keith.

[@robertkinstle9413]

That hundred year old cast iron cuts sweet!

[@davidapp3730]

Nice work on the capstan base

[@mitch8226]

Attention to detail, great content

[@MrChevelle83]

I have a boring project coming up, Boring some chevrolet 19.5 10 lug wheels out to fit a ford f450, However I dont have a bore indicator or a DRO, My method is to make an alignment tool with my lathe and mount it in the chuck of the milling machine and work off the original hub and then use a boring head to cut them out. And BTW steel dually truck wheels are so seriously tough steel to work with and carbide is the minimum if you want to get anything done in reasonable amount of time!

[@tomswindler64]

Very nice,impressive milling 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@andypughtube]

You need a Wohlhaupter. Then you can add cut without stopping the spindle. And they are _lovely_ things too.

[@michaelmcneil8082]

That was a "hole" lot of fun to watch!

[@davidchapman6308]

Facinated by your methods and logic, also very interested to see that the chuck works by only hand tightening. Amazing.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks for sharing. Trust but verify, it may have a cam mechanism to lock and unlock the motor and make the hole off center line.

[@ararmour]

A master at work.

[@patrickmazzone9066]

Like to see the die making mill in action the new mill when ready thanks for the video great job

[@bigredc222]

very good

[@mobiousenigma]

keith ..as always thanks for the videos! i am still amazed at your change of appearance over the last year and hope all is well. the old unit of measurement debate... personally i have had to learn both and others many will never have heard of like chains links and rods.. the best i can say is use the one that makes your job easiest as no matter which scale it is it is a fabrication that was agreed to be the convention.....you could measure in bees knees if everyone agreed to it lol. now having said it dosnt matter i will also say most things are still produced to imperial dimensions from imperial sized materials.... drywall is still 4x8 even if it has impossible to remember mm dimensions marked on it.

[@russellmurphy8111]

Excellent work and consistent execution!

[@johncloar1692]

Another step along the way, Thanks Keith for the video can't wait for the next. Have a truly wonderful day!!!

[@stevenclaeys6252]

Thank you for another great video. Cheers

[@ronald2811]

Nice workshop, amazing work

[@MrKotBonifacy]

Indicating the centre of that base - I wouldn't assume the outside of that taper is concentric (coaxial) with the inner borehole, and to deal with rough spots I'd just make a sort of a plug that fits snugly, with no play, and with a machined collar above that "drop-in" part (so it would sit there), and THEN I'd take the reading from the outer surface of that collar. That inner bore was obviously machined, and that rough spot is, I reckon, some void in the casting, so if a plug is used there there's no rough spot to deal with. And since the collar would be machined in one go with the plug it'd be 100% coaxial with the borehole, AND on the top of it that plug could average any possible wear in the borehole. Just make it 4" or so long, and it'll give you the most accurate reading possible in this situation. Or so I think.

[@Bob_Adkins]

The void in the casting ID only covered about 15 degrees of rotation, so it can be ignored. The OD agreed with it anyway, so it was as concentric as possible, and plenty good for the application. The plug idea is very good if you have several voids in the ID that prevent you from reading the indicator accurately enough.

[@Hoaxer51]

I enjoy reading the comments that Keith’s viewers write in, it’s interesting to see the different ways a machining job can be done and there’s usually at least more than one way of doing the job. You never know when you might need to use one of the those other ideas, like the old saying about there being more than one way to skin a cat. Lol

[@MrKotBonifacy]

@@Bob_Adkins Yes, but then the crux of the plug approach - in my mind, that is - is "simplicity with the added benefit of removing the possibility of any wear induced error". I mean, this capstan has been used for quite a while before, in adverse conditions (salt water spray), and with force pulling the inner shaft always in one direction - which could cause the borehole to get "ovalised" a little. Now, I'm not saying it was the case, and neither I am saying Keith's method was wrong. It was more about "the simplest and most 'elegant' solution" and also about those "mental ruts" we all have, which compel us to follow certain paths even if easier and simpler ones are available. Aka "thinking within the box", and I noticed it to be often the case with seasoned machinists, like Keith or Adam Booth (Abom79). Or, in other words, "'we humans are creatures of habit" - which -are- is our second nature. And then there's this German saying "warum einfach wenn's auch compliziert geht" (why [do it] simple [way] if [it could be done] the complicated way), but I digress here ;-)

[@MrKotBonifacy]

@@Hoaxer51 _"more than one way to skin a cat"_ - mind you, I'm a "cat person" and my cat is sitting right now on my lap looking at yer comment... ;-)

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Well, if the location tolerance is tight and super critical, I would be worried about the inner and outer diameter being coaxial along with the two diameters being perpendicular to the base as well. However, he's dealing with a 110 year old sand casting with wear included. I'm not sure if he has the measuring equipment to deal with it in such an exacting manner, if it's even needed in the first place. I'm sure it's location will be good enough for what's intended. In a precision manufacturing setting, I would have measured it on a CMM to give the machinist the optimal location in a circumstance such as this. Of course there are other, more manual ways to measure this on a surface plate, but the CMM is faster and very precise.

[@davidc6510]

Awesome work Keith. The level of attention to detail to dial in the center of the shaft and locate the center of the hole to be bored was enjoyable to watch. Any idea why the engineers that drew the plans had you bore the hole through the thickest portion of the casting where doing so in the thinner areas would have made more sense keeping the integrity of the structure intact? Great channel and I am happy to have found you via the Tally Ho project. Thanks for sharing?

[@earnknee]

So interesting. Thanks.

[@jackdotzman2908]

Enjoyed it Keith. 👍 We’re in Missouri

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Well done!!