The Wright Roller Kit Part 1

[@Therapor]

You're a very generous guy Keith, you're doing all this work off your own back, with no profit in it for you. You could have quite easily sold a premade kit, with a large margin, and people would have still snapped it up. I'm no machinist, I've never turned anything on a lathe in my life, but I've been watching your videos for a few years now (you've replied to a couple of my comments) and it always amazes me the great community you have here. Congrats my friend!

[@iGuru08]

Keith I have absolutely zero experience with the work you do. I am more of a computer/gamer person. I've been subscribed for a while and have watched your videos way before. I find it oddly relaxing, extremely entertaining and educational. I could never tire of watching this kind of work be done.

[@JackieChad]

iGuru08 Same here. I've only built one thing with my hands in my life and it was just bolting together some angle iron to make a brace for my car seat. All I do is deliver pizza, play games on the computer and watch KZbin videos. Keith has entertained me for probably 100+ hours with these amazing videos.

[@TheRealEZOverdose]

iGuru08 same here. havent touched a lathe or mill machine since high school almost 20 yrs ago

[@gordslater]

+iGuru08 Same her too. It's a different world from electronics but some people are just natural teachers and nice guys no matter who the audience is.

[@gigabytex64]

This is very generous of you and I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the time and effort that you are taking to collect the material and then cut and dress the stock for free ( remembering you are self employed and time is money ) I personally don't have a need for the kit but thought it needed to be said. So again thank you. Peter

[@pjhalchemy]

Congrats Keith on becoming a packaging engineer with all your other hats! Once again your contribution to human kindness is an example for all to strive for. Just the Best! Thank You! ~PJ

[@ronaldmelhorn1388]

You are the Leonard DaVinci of Machinists. Almost all the other top machinists mention your name in their videos. I don't read other comments. I have total respect for what you do. Keep the videos coming.

[@geneelliott2825]

Keith you are a puzzle genius! It looks like your kit will be a hit to all who want one! Good video as usual, everything top notch. Cheers

[@ZionzSavior]

Keith, Well done! Like you have multiple times, your kit is very "Reasonable". Don't sell yourself short!

[@billdlv]

Keith very good I think you are being very generous with your pricing. Looking forward to the build videos.

[@jksatte]

I don't know what you are rolling there, but this is the perfect soundtrack for the video. I really enjoyed it. Janice

[@thomasjake3920]

Kieth... You get the "Awesome Stud & Rock Star" award for stuffing a flat rate box. I'm still LMAO. Thanks for continuing to set the standard for 'Get'n R Done'.

[@tfp777]

A very nice deal, thanks for sharing. I used rollers of this style in many different sizes for decades, incredibly useful.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Nicest lathe videos & music on the 'tube'. Fascinating studying the cutting to see how chips are made, or not, making spirals, etc. The taper is even more interesting, seeing the lessening degree of cut to zero. Looking forward to putting my kits to use in some jeep axle & steering service.

[@theseeker26253]

I could FEEL the happy you showed when it all fit!

[@frollard]

So much zen at the start. I'm zenning now.

[@JamesVarty]

keith!! my man! this is your best video yet what an intro!

[@brucefulper4204]

Filament tape will save the day! Good job Keith!

[@marksman_1]

Yay haven't watch the vid yet but been super excited about making one of these in the coming months, good stuff Keith can't wait to see.

[@dizzolve]

Kind of a miracle you got all that stuff in that little box. Mine arrived in fine shape ...... no problems at all

[@ramosel]

Great music in the intro!

[@ChrisB257]

For all your time involved Keith, you're being more than very fair in the costing. This is altruism at its best. As so often, shipping is or can be the major headache, particularly if going to other than lower 48. Packing in a small flat rate seems awful fiddly and time-consuming - kudos on managing it. Plenty of tape and it should work.

[@KnolltopFarms]

Vanessa is a very lucky wife, Eric is a very lucky son, and we are very lucky subscribers...Keith, this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen, and I know that it will help feed so many families! You could have been born a Hawaiian, because you certainly embody the Spirit of Aloha. You give, and give, and give again, just like the local people of Hawaii do when you get out of Waikiki. Like the old saying goes, you'd "give the shirt off of your back" to help make the world a better place in the best way you know how, and if I wasn't laughing so hard as I rooted you on to see if you really could win that match of "Jenga", then you'd have brought a tear to my eye. I may never need to turn a shaft, who knows as I've only just begun, but I'm going to buy one just so I can have a piece of this historic campaign. Mahalo Nui Loa e' A Hui Ho Keith...Aloha, Chuck

[@davidrichards5594]

Is it just me, or did I just see the most fantastic visual experience in the universe? Three hour DVDs of that stuff is what you should be sellin Keith. Dave

[@rickl.orchids]

....damn, ya hit your artistic production side in the first 3:15 of video, really was a bit of fine work!........as always... big fan and thanks for taking the time!...

[@marceltimmers1290]

Hi mate. That was fabulous. I can hear loads of Chinese packing companies beating down your door. That is a wonderful price for that kit. Bloody well done. Shame you are not able to make it to Stan's party, I bet they would love to see you. Marcel.

[@KnolltopFarms]

Marcel Timmers Yes...yes we would, and you too Marcel, you always have such nice comments. That was like watching the Gandhi of Machinists granting his gifts of knowledge and labor to the world, followed by the Houdini of packing masters fitting all of those parts into the tiny box...I think if you used strapping tape with those fiberglass threads in them all the way around it would hold up, but he's already giving us the deal of the century, so I'd hate to ask him to have to do even the tiniest bit of additional work. It still was amazing to see all of that fit, and when he said "Jenga" I almost exploded, LOL! I'm hoping for the guys around the globe's sake that folks step up in each place of demand and can create the kits for each country or region. As long as they can insure the quality of the materials and parts it will really carry Keith's gesture far and wide. What a heck of a guy...I'm still blown away by the whole thing. Aloha...Chuck

[@marceltimmers1290]

Knolltop Farms Hi mate. Some people are just inherently kind, one can't get it out of them, no mater how hard their beaten. En some give it a real go. Marcel.

[@joandar1]

+Marcel Timmers I have to agree with you about the nature of Keith, I wrote a comment on a video of his called Hack and Tack about a Flywheel repair and to do with Cast Iron Welding. Keith liked my comment so much he shipped at his expense a TurnWright Cap from East Coast North America to NSW Australia. Thanks Keith it is a mark of respect from you to my Father whom taught me these things. PS I have my own hack and tack to do soon, I will try and create a Video to show my efforts. Cheers to all from John.

[@bcbloc02]

You have very good suppliers Keith, The local bearing shop would want $24 for the 4 bearings alone!

[@kenthenricksen1186]

Keith, I just shipped 14 pounds of bolts to a guy in a small flat rete box MN to TX All I did extra was packing tape on the seams, He said it arrived in good shape

[@swp466]

FYI -- a small flat rate box will fit inside a flat rate envelope, and the envelope shipping is cheaper. Pack the parts in the small box, then reinforce it with some packing tape, then put the box inside a flat rate envelope. You need to kind of fold over the top corners before you fold over the flap (a little like gift wrapping a box), and then put a piece of packing tape across the flap for good measure. Doing this will bring your US priority mail cost down to $5.05 (if printed online).

[@thatlittleworkshop]

Hi Keith, That is a great kit you are offering and that is a smokin' good deal. I am the machinist (plus whatever else needs done) at the welding and fab shop I work at and we stock all the materials needed for your kit, but I'm not sure I could get them that cheap at my cost lol. However, I believe living in Canada may be a bit of a drawback, considering the exchange rate and freight. If you're interested, I can workout what the Canadian price would be for the materials and add the same $20.00 (in Canadian $) charge for cutting and deburring, plus shipping via Canada Poste and offer your roller kit to your Canadian viewers, if there is interest here. As our shop carries all the steel in your kit, I can buy it in as large or as small of the quantities needed. I am already set up as a merchant through PayPal, so that would not be an issue either. Let me know if I can help, as I am sure you will probably have plenty of offers, but I would like to do something in return for all the education, inspiration and entertainment you provide all of us at no charge. Thank you for all your great videos and selfless efforts. Ian Little

[@3vi14n931]

The face he made when he realized he could close the box was priceless :)

[@MattOGormanSmith]

Shrink wrap/vacuum bag the parts. That'll keep each kit together with a squirt of oil inside, and make folding the boxes much easier. You can get rolls of the bagging on ebay and I'm sure you could improvise the vacuum and/or hot crimp.

[@kenwolfe6093]

The wife and I were cheering you on while you were packing the small FR box. I said yes.....she is a pessimist. The box needs to be tested. We actually make sure it will survive by actually throwing the box from 5ft 5 or 6 times, throw it into the bed of the truck and ride it around town and a couple more throws. We also found that wrapping the box, or the contents if you can, with the Fiberglas reinforced shipping tape. Securing the small parts is most important. I would seal the box tubes with tape to keep the parts from migrating out. On another note, that's really cheap for the kits! If I did shafting I would certainly buy them. Thanks for what I call machinist Porn.

[@OrbiterElectronics]

Your a good dude Keith, and more than kind too with these prices.

[@geckoproductions4128]

The US Post Office is gonna LOVE you!!!

[@RicochetRichard]

I don't do much shafting work but it looks like a great kit. What I want to know is that is the name and artist of the music?

[@kathyquinlan5922]

I love the slip of the tongue about the person in AU supplying kits and it eliminating the "shafting" on shipping ;)

[@rodneylong2003]

the music during the turning is your creation? sounds like something an old group April wine would play nice

[@cat637d]

My order is already at your end of the pipeline!

[@gerrygallegos6792]

glad the mic on the hat idea is working good for you..

[@WobblycogsUk]

Nice kit, I'd never have guessed it would fit in that box. Shame the international shipping costs so much though. Have you looked into outsourcing the cutting and dressing of the parts? I'm guessing your workshop isn't set up to optimize repetitive tasks and considering the time it must take you I wonder if it would be worth it.

[@gordslater]

I just watched a guy try to cram some pieces of metal into a mailing box for over 5 minutes and I didn't even get bored. Does this mean I'm getting old and sad or need to get out more or something? I'm not even a machinist - does that make it worse? Looks like a damn handy kit and great idea - looking for the stock to put that together cheaply could take months or years otherwise unless you hold a lot of material.

[@alepadavano227]

Your beginng video was really nice. A quantum improvement, accolades from an old beat up photographer's mate stryker. What you are doing is an altruistic act and I applaud you for it. Tell the naysayers , the mean as a snake crowd to head south until their hats float. My best to you and th e shop cat. Evil Al

[@Steve_Larson]

Subscribed. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@robertkutz]

keith great kit.

[@fabric8tionnation828]

I'll take a set! I will even do a customer build and post it on my channel. I'm not nearly as skilled as you are so it will be interesting to see if I can match your quality of work. When can I order?

[@WAVETUBE84]

Rolling! You could use those for checking the straightness of a crankshaft.

[@KeithFenner]

WAVETUBE84 Exactly, They are for any precision round or cylindrical parts and or raw's. It's just that most know me and the amount I do in marine shafting, same kind of thinking the average driver going pass my sign in the front of the shop thinks my shop is only marine related, that's why I started making videos for customer awareness and look where that took me! LOL ;{)-----

[@WAVETUBE84]

WAVETUBE84 They had a jig at RIMCO in Costa Mesa. You put the crank on it and they had a dial indicator that slided to every journal. In an instant, you would know the straightness, diameter, and if there was any taper in the crank. Your rollers could do the identical measurement, if you had a surface plate.

[@WAVETUBE84]

I was wrong: no "surface plate" required, you could use your rollers on any surface

[@jaswats9645]

Cool music in the opening turning scene. Sounds a bit like Jean Luc Ponty

[@magnusnielsen2648]

50 or 60 bucks would be a bargain, i´d buy it for 75 if I needed it. get paid!

[@jtkilroy]

Magnus Nielsen No doubt, the most valuable thing in the kit is Keith's expertise.

[@futten3230]

i could just hear the tetris music while you were stackin the box :P cool stuff dude

[@healingbench3198]

Keith. Can you take a top and side photo (close up) of your rollers. The video and your website only have distance views and i would like to see some detail of the unit. Cheers mate. BTW: Even my wife has watched some of your videos with me - granted she did fall asleep after a while!

[@chennemeyer]

mesmerizing intro, neat

[@jpdavis7676]

After watching that ...I believe you when you say "Getterdone".

[@frollard]

Also -- heaven help the customs inspector who takes that box apart to check it then has to try and put it back together :D

[@1970chevelle396]

You need to put a patent on that. Before you see a cheap copy for sale at Harbor Freight.

[@jason-ge5nr]

does that include a 16 foot shaft to practice with?

[@Penguun]

where do you get your suplex for your projects? I am getting into lathe working and want to know a good supplier of round stock for a good price. also I am working on a project requiring bearings with a 1 in id and all that I have found around $20 where is a good place to get those?

[@KeithFenner]

Matthew L You have to shop around in your local area, withing delivery distance and ask for quotes. you have to buy quantity to get breaks and the longer you do business with some suppliers you get some good deals and locking in sometimes let you save in the long run. It helps if your buying steel you buy from a distributor of steel, bearings at a bearing supplier, etc. ;{)------

[@Penguun]

thanks

[@jackdotzman2908]

Keith, what program did you use to create your drawings for the Wright Roller? JD in Missouri

[@KeithFenner]

Jack Dotzman I used My PlasmaCAM and printed it off. ;{)------

[@flavour404]

Keith, I'm loathe to say it but it should be more expensive. Nice job, I'm going to donate, I watch your stuff all the time. Thanks.

[@one4stevo]

Nice intro. Nice sound quality on the mic too. but it also sounds like your cutting yourself short..

[@ronamer1]

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[@ding0925]

website won't let me look at the kit?

[@erynthegrey]

If it fits, it ships!

[@johncooper4637]

I found your video while looking at making machine skates. Are the pivot pins press fit into the pivot block?

[@JamesWhite-zm1hx]

Hi james here in ireland i would help you with kit to build these

[@KeithFenner]

+James White If you would like to see what you can put them together for and contact me by email. ;{)-----

[@rcworks9762]

More than fair on that price, your time has to be worth something!

[@CompEdgeX2013]

Pretty cool tha tit all fit in the small box. I'm sure that orders will be coming hard for that. really generous on the pricing for sure. Awesome. Colin ;-)

[@mikecwiklinski]

Everything at TWMW is top shelf and this is very cheap. As an excuse Keith I will have a drink tonight to your health!

[@edadpops1709]

Hi , ive purchased lead ingots for reloading, where the seller will cram up to 9 pounds of lead into a small flat rate box, hoping to keep costs down is a good thing.but, there is always a but. Usps is so rough on small heavy boxes that 7 out out ten times the box o lead came partially open with lead missing or hanging out. No amount of clear packing can prevent it. Its all about the uncaring gorillas at usps. It would be ashame to have even 1 part of the kit missing.you are a fair man but id send the kit a more secure way. Id pack in bubble wrap and tape and send it in a medium usps box or use ups. Ever try to get moneys back from usps for lost or stolen goods, its impossible, I know because I had an ebay store for 15 years. Do you and your buyer a favor send it a more secure way. Less pain and suffering for both parties. Great kit good luck with it

[@adithmart]

The intro made me wish that I still smoke pot. HA HA HA it was cool like that!

[@JimmysTractor]

I meant for those needing 2 sets. 70lbs limit, but you would have an easier time getting them packed in the bigger box.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

in my experience shipping over 10 pounds over the years in a small flat rate box, you definitely need to run tape all around the box. the biggest problem is at the other end with the poor post man. be prepared that the box will be dropped many times as the little box is hard to hold on to and being heavy, it will get banged up. Printing the labels online is the only way to go. and way cheaper. One nice thing about the small box is that you don't have to worry about lots of packing. At least you don't have to worry about the parts getting banged up in transit. I ship a 9 pound lead weight encased in a nice formica covered box and I had to switch to med. flat rate box because the small flat rate box was getting dropped and my product was getting damaged.

[@24svern]

you could put the material list and instructions in an plastic invoice bag and stick it to the outside of the box. just an idea.

[@bratz2]

You probably should record how you pack the box to refer to again so you don't have to figure it out each time :)

[@SHcinema]

bratz2 He did, he has it on video! :D

[@kroghsmachineshop4708]

What about us from metric countries, i miss a drawing in metric figures and maybe one of the toolboxes could be in metric figures. Like you videos👍👍👍

[@EdwinvandenOetelaar]

That was something artistic. I Just watched the first 3.15 minutes and thought about the Oscar winning movie 'Glas' by Bert Haanstra from 1958 (a Dutch film maker) You should check that out if you have not already. It is on youtube. Always like your video's and recently bought a small lathe as a result ;-)

[@geckoproductions4128]

Wrap it up in filament tape and it will work fine.

[@flaplaya]

Wow, a lot of haters casting votes here. Looks like you found a tool to keep that (dangerous to machine) monel straight. Good stuff.

[@lowlypawn]

Harbor Freight would charge more than you! People love your channel. Let them support you a little and at least charge enough to make it worth your time.

[@RandallMoore1955]

I have said it once and I will say it again, Keith you are a mean motor scooter and a bad go getter. (SECOND TO NONE)

[@johnbazaar8440]

Smoking hot deal, Keith.

[@burkoboiler]

Why is their hammer marks on the tool post Keith it's not like ya

[@ding0925]

wrap it with box tape...

[@rompdude]

Hey, why not just email the instructions rather than try to fit them in the box, or even just send it in a envelope?

[@TitusKrakenDesigns]

yep its so kool but u forget to put the blueprints inside :D

[@deepwinter77]

to cheap, you should definitely, put on another 20 dollars min, awesome product.

[@thetrevor861]

Hi Keith, still with the slo-mo porn I see, now with misty smoky effects... seems you're getting into it... Another great video, with a very generous offer. I'm really annoyed I'm not a machinist, or I WOULD buy that kit. Keep on keeping on, and get 'er done.

[@tobyw9573]

Filament tape is pretty indestructible.

[@logik100.0]

$20 is way to cheap...

[@littlefreak3000]

logik100 I think $20 is for his labor + the cost of material

[@logik100.0]

littlefreak3000 I know that, and think it's to little.

[@Micscience]

logik100 I agree that is way to low I would be embarrassed paying that amount. Think of all the work he is going to have to do and the worst part about it is it gets repetitive when doing so much of the same thing. I also think Kieth is going to far going thru piece by piece stating the prices of each material I feel bad he shouldn't have to prove he is being fair he deserves the benefit of the doubt and even if he charged more than what some people may consider fair then they shouldn't request the part it is that simple. That may not be the case but all I know is his work, combined with his personal life and the effort it takes to run his youtube channel editing videos and answering comments etc. etc. he must be real busy. Good luck Kieth I hope you don't take my comment the wrong way I am just speaking my mind.

[@jamesrawlings8493]

I'd add some strong tape to the box!

[@CarterWHern]

The Post Office would murder that package. All you would get is the label.

[@xtnuser5338]

Carter W Hern As long as it's taped up well, I don't know what could possibly happen to it. It's basically a tight fitting block of steel inside. They aren't going to dent it.

[@pierresgarage2687]

xtn's youtube If a mailman has 15 of those packages to deliver on his route on the same day...... That night he'll probably be in a REALLY bad mood..... And, tired :-))

[@Kaderpeck]

0:40 to 2:23....We get it! It's an awesome cut......BUT, I have a life and want to watch your videos, learn something, and move on!!!!!!! I am not watching a movie! Please note that I admire you and think of you as a superior Machinist, but I don't have time for drama. On that note: Please edit your videos for people on the run..... Thanks L.A.

[@bobbyjohnnascar]

NO COOLANT??

[@briantracy1324]

0:55 HOT HOT HOT!!! Looks like you could use an oil drip or spray...

[@JimmysTractor]

you can get the slightly bigger box and then put that box in a legal flat rate envelope for $4.99 printed through paypal

[@Rich206L]

Keith, a few things. First, I can't believe that you got all that in the small box! Talk about squeezing 10 lbs. of manure in 5 lbs. bag! :) Second, it's too cheap. A fair price is to double you wholesale costs., then add the tax and shipping. Third, I seriously doubt that that package would make it to it's destination in one piece. If I was ordering this, I'd be happy to go with the medium flat rate box. This way, you could put the all parts in a heavy duty plastic bag, some peanut packing and it's guaranteed to get where it's going. Can you imagine the headaches you will have sending missing parts because the box broke? I think $50 - $60 bucks with shipping is a very fair price. Also, what about your design, isn't that worth something? Good Luck! Rich

[@KeithFenner]

Rich206L It never was planned to ship bare in that box, it was a can it fit! LOL ;{)-----

[@Rich206L]

Keith Fenner I realize that, but again, I still can't believe you got all them parts all in! Any ways, I have no doubt that you have a great kit on your hands. Hey, why don't you build one as a You Tube video! People could use it as "Online" instruction! I love it. Take a kit and build it, show us how to do it. It will be a fun project....

[@bradley3549]

Keith Fenner In my experience, you're better to have that weight tightly bound in a small box than less-tightly packed in a larger box. Once that little box is taped up it'll never break.

[@doyouwanttofuk]

Bradley Weingartner yeah few raps of clear tape and she'll be right! not like its glass nothings gonna get damaged!

[@jonnoMoto]

nice gratuitous lathework at the start😀

[@rushd45]

Great, this is again a real service, offering the kit at such a low cost, barely over cost. I wouldn't worry about the USPS box, they have done all sorts of studies that prove that the box will carry the max weight. I ship my Plugs and Cord, 12 lbs in the Medium box, put tape on all the edges and there has never been a problem. Another thing, why print the pdf? that is cost and time, just supply a weblink with the pdf and let us download and print it ourselves. Rush (www.TucsonEV.com)

[@gaylefeinberg5567]

I know this may sound stupid, and probably is.Seeing shiping is so expensive.Could the longer components be made a little smaller and still be effective?I realize your intentions are to help people and not rip them off which is a rare thing in todays world. UPS is talking about using drones in the future.Sorry, I couldn't resist....I'm actually known for bad jokes at Hickam USO Honolulu.Happy Thank's Giving.

[@jmh8743]

What is the psychological name or term for a person that self inflicts pain? No disrespect intended. Grand, but.... hmmm. I got tired just watching the puzzle being completed.

[@claeswikberg8958]

first 3 minutes was the eqvivilent of machining soft core porn ;) all kidding aside, it was a beautiful thing

[@zahoorbaloch9512]

zahoor Baloch