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[@davidhawthorne9637]

The 1st thing you should do before you start your lathe is make sure the chuck key is not still in the chuck. 2nd is no loose clothing, 3rd is eye protection. hearing protection is usually not needed especially with turning aluminum.

[@donaldfrazier5244]

I see all of the comments on safety, really it’s not being Karen’s we all care and want you all at your best so we can enjoy your videos for years to come!

[@Oldtimered]

Plus I will never allow my children to watch this and every other video that shows bad safety practices.

[@joewilson7023]

It hurts me to watch Paul and crew work closely around a running lathe without eye protection. Many years ago I didn’t have a convenient pair of safety glasses when doing some metal working. That was the time a 1/4” chip went right through my cornea, a VERY painful experience and one that permanently affected my sight in one eye. Please, wear safety glasses when using quickly rotating tools. Your ability to see what you are working on is key for your channel. Your family and viewers will thank you.

[@daynacolvin3635]

I agree

[@will.green.]

safety is for women. real mean have 1 eye, 1 hand, 1 leg, and 0 testicles

[@JRWallace07]

I was coming to comment that as well!

[@cnc75adventures49]

Lol

[@alexduke5402]

Yeah I've had a few very painful lessons with hot chips in my eye. I had a blue hot curl land on my tear duct and I swear I heard it sizzle. VERY painful. I'm not very safety oriented but I won't touch the lathe or mill without glasses on. Metal chips hurt and their so sharp is hard to get out without damaging you eye worse

[@dalegereaux1863]

Landon ! One thing your Dad forgot to mention is that you never stand directly in line of the spinning chuck. Stand just to the right of the cranks you need to turn. I realize it's an older lathe but it's still not a good idea to lay your tools or calipers on the rails that the carriage glides on. I've also noticed in the past that sometimes the chuck key gets left in the chuck. If someone happens to turn it on and does not remove it first it will shoot across the shop like a rocket. But then again what do I know, I was only a machinist for almost 50 years.

[@donaldhalls2189]

These are basics I was tought in grade 9 Metal shop, also applies to Wood lathe, all the best

[@Oldtimered]

Safety glasses too!

[@bobwellman9717]

...but never, under any circumstances should you use safety glasses around anything that spins and cuts metal...SMFH!! 🤪🤓😎😵‍💫

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

At my old shop, leaving a key in the chuck got you 3 days off without pay.

[@danielkingery2894]

Gawdam...I'm goad you effers are just Karen's on the internet and not around in real life...NOONE wants to hear the BS.

[@dalemullins4562]

Jace has amazing natural skills I can't believe he isn't being heavily recruited , he's scholarship material

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

I read your comment before that part of the show . I understand now for sure . BYU should be sending him the paperwork ✓

[@jessenielsen3459]

Was hoping the Nebraska hat was a possibility too

[@DavidBergman1776]

Didn't know that this was scholarship material. Maybe I should start applying :D

[@timothycarey3883]

Not knocking his skills, he definately is good, but the level of talent in basket ball is insane, and utah is a big basketball state , he would have to beat out 1000 guys that are 6ft 8 and have similar skills. Maybe he will be the next steve nash or john stockton.

[@imagseer]

He certainly has impressive power and an accurate jump. Probably just needs more "why the heck not!" kind of belief in himself.

[@mattbalik2585]

The second thing you do when you're running a lathe Paul is put your safety glasses on!!

[@SixBladesKojiro]

Life long machinist here...I concur

[@pat8988]

He might end up blind, but he'll be able to hear a pin drop!

[@NSXWayneNZ]

Glasses every time and to see close up and good hearing to understand what is happening with tool and material ie speed, sharpness, heat and mechanical problems all before they happen.

[@clubsportr08]

Hope it never happens but murphey's law can come up and bite you damned quick, you only have one set Mk1 eyeballs issued.

[@stevencraig6576]

1st thing you do with a lathe is make sure no loose clothing…

[@Kstevensmd]

Retired MD here. Please use eye protection! You are role models and well loved!

[@thesalopgardener]

Some masks for the boys dry sanding wouldn't go a miss either!

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

Sometimes we forget .

[@markbradshaw7542]

Paul, I agree with the Doc here. When I was a kid, my step dad was a heavy equipment mechanic. He did not use safety gear. One day as he was pounding on some steel, a sliver came off and shot into his left eye. His dominant eye. He almost lost the eye. After 4 surgeries he wore glasses the rest of his life. Please don't let that be you.

[@cwilson6235]

Karen’s

[@jhoncho4x4]

I got used to wearing eye and ear protection from decades of working in factory maintenance departments. I still reach for my safety glasses when I walk into Walmart (same building type) and have no hearing damage. I still wear safety glasses when using tools like angle grinders and whenever there is a danger. When I gave my 9 year old nephew his first tool set to work on the garden tractor I got for him, safety glasses were part of the tool set; he actually wears them on his own. I worked with an old guy with one eye; he lost it young while working on a car. Screw driver fell into the cooling fan, shot back up, and stabbed his eye. Many of the old millwrights were missing fingers from before safety became important. I worked as an industrial electrician for 25+ years and managed to not get any permanent bodily damage. Got out of the factory when my kids grew up.

[@yellowstonejim]

Step #1. Make sure the chuck key is removed. Wasn't it Shawn that turned on the lathe with the chuck keys still in?

[@Oldtimered]

The key is important, but you skipped the glasses and masks.

[@davidhawthorne9637]

@@Oldtimered The chuck key is a VERY important step 1 that could take a life as well as loose clothing. Not having hearing or eye protection can hurt you (possibly permanent damage) but usually won't "unalive" a person.

[@easycamperdandog]

My most happy days are Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays! You guys are the greatest! I hope 2025 is even better for each of you! Thankyou for all the entertainment you bring to us.

[@malcolmyarnold6172]

Good job guys love watching your videos thanks for sharing

[@Oldtimered]

Wonder if they like watching their videos too? With both eyes. I don't want you mad at me, but you will remember me when you lose an eye.

[@mariodesmo]

That double 'O' kid is playing university level ball. Something for everyone to think about. The 55 is my all time favorite tri-five. My very first car was a 56 non Belair, same 2 door 210 model with a huge dent in the pass rear quarter. I did sort of fix the dent and painted her silver. Built her up with a built 327 cu ft, 350hp, long tube headers, power pack heads, Offenhauser cross ram intake, a pair of Holley carbs, Muncie rock crusher, custom made traction bars, stacked leaf springs, and always seemed to have bald rear tires! lol

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Paul and crew for the update on the '55 !

[@stevearonie7825]

For setting your tool height on your lathe. Get a 6 inch machinist ruler and put it between the cutter and the work. If it is straight up and down it’s dead on center. If turning od I lower it down just a Touch ID raise it a touch. Oh yea and wear your safety glasses so you can continue to make cool videos.

[@remorrey]

Amen

[@MrGarfield4]

I used the same 6” scale technique to set my tool height MANY years ago when I used to run a Hardinge tool makers lathe. BTW, the FISRT step when running a lathe or milling machine is eye protection. You only get 1 pair per person. It would be a painful bummer to lose 1 or both. Besides, an eye loss would mess up the eyecrometer.

[@Sakratic]

Jace definitely gets up there!!! If you guys never shared with us that he played basketball and with his chill, laidback attitude, I have to admit that him playing basketball, excelling at it with all the flair, athleticism, and dunks would have been the last sport I would have guessed he played!!! That's even after knowing that Paul used to play ball in high school as well LOL!

[@Oldtimered]

Wish he learned safety practices to teach his kids instead of sports. Yes, I keep repeating my tip on eye protection, so? This is a good show until stupid things show up. Are you going to put padding between your left arm and the drivers door next demolition derby Paul?

[@danielkingery2894]

​@@OldtimeredI guess I can keep repeating to STFU too then right?🤷‍♂️

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

50 years machinist here. Get your selves a set of micrometers to measure instead of using calipers. Way more accurate when trying to hold a tight tolerance. Another important thing to never forget, never leave the chuck wrench in the chuck when not using it. I saw a couple different people that did it and turned it on. It was a painful thing for those guys. Keep up the great videos

[@mikecallan8346]

Don't think he is micrometer reading savvy. Everybody with a dro caliper thinks their a machinist. My machine shop teacher would sit you out of class if you left a chuck key in.

[@doug9418]

0:52 Lol, I never thought I'd hear Paul say speed-O and it's necessary all in one sentence, let alone same vid. Happy New Year's to each an all. 🎉

[@shawnbossert7676]

I love the 55. My favorite year of tri 5's. I always enjoy seeing clips of Jace playing basketball. That kid some serious hops!

[@ericarmstrong1973]

My thoughts are the first thing you do when running a lathe is make sure you have your eye and ear protection ready to go.

[@quantumss]

Nope, the first thing you do is remove the chuck key, @ 6:28

[@trappedinkalifornee]

You know, it’s the little things that impress…..thanks for securing that wiring with a simple zip tie!👍🏼👍🏼 I wish you all a prosperous and happy new year!

[@quantumss]

@ 6:28 Never ever leave the chuck key in the chuck.

[@tomcompoli]

100% in college machine shop there's about 50 holes in the ceiling tiles from just that... Until they started using spring return keys only.

[@expeditionlife9130]

My teacher in tech school would put you in the classroom for a week for leaving the key in. Your hands didn't leave the key without it being out of the chuck.

[@tommythuntdeer]

Jace rocks! Tom rocks! Cooper rocks! Paul - oh heck! You all ROCK! 😊

[@GraceHarris-t8l]

I have enjoyed watching you and your family through the old 2024 and now I'm going to enjoy watching you all through the New Year of 2025 God Bless you all in the New Year

[@Kickinpony66]

I would encourage you guys to wear respirators when you perform tasks like this, because there's no telling how far that paint dust got into your lungs! I bet Cooper and Landon had some gnarly red boogers! 😲😲

[@Oldtimered]

Lets all work on the Safety Glasses subject, breathing in harmful smoke isn't at the top of the list since burning rubber smoke is on a tear higher than garage fumes.

[@sagebrushbob2321]

Glad to see you are still making use of the tooling I gave you way-back-when. Carry on! 👍

[@werner.x]

I'd consider using dust collection while sanding. Didn't care, have problems now.

[@support2587]

Same with chemicals, some absorb right into your body. Remember a time I got a water activated adhesive on my hands. Ached for weeks.

[@williamd1891]

Maybe they'll start caring when they start chemo.

[@KarlEller]

Especially on that old red paint, it likely has lead in it. A respirator goes a long way, a proper dust collection system would be better.

[@donaldanderson1881]

I am excellent at wiring two shades of green. I found out that I had trouble with color codes in electronic class. The condition is called color blindness but I see color. After finding out, I still stayed in the class. I ended up doing business telephone work. Yes, the 25-pair cable. Five primary colors and five secondary colors. Fifty wires, oh what fun it was.

[@robertheinkel6225]

I am red/green colorblind. Most folks think you only see black and white. I was an aircraft crew chief in the USAF, which requires color vision. By the time the service found out, I had already been an instructor for five years. They gave me a waiver to stay in my field.

[@andydarbo7450]

when your lathing eye protection is your friend

[@andyvincent5053]

I just got my hoodie, hat and Motormunch! Everything was great! Thank you!

[@will.green.]

not a good idea to eat cast iron and aluminum

[@FabRats]

Glad you got your order, and thanks for supporting the channel!

[@zak-a-roo264]

If you can see a tool spinning, it can blind you faster than you can close your eye.

[@kpdvw]

Paul + Lathe 101: the first thing is not earplugs;..it is Safety glasses....!

[@johnunsicker7440]

No, the first thing is to make sure you pull the chuck key out of the chuck.

[@bobtucker8875]

Thanks for sharing guys an Happy New Year 🎊.

[@tiredagain6722]

That groove tool is groovey man (that's my 60's impression) 😂

[@bradley-eblesisor]

I read it as Austin Powers! Sounded right to me!😂

[@DJ63phx]

Yep, the right equipment really helps my dad was a master machinist.He had a 4 car garage machine.A shop back in the sixties Heck, that could be one of my dad's old piece equipment never know.

[@armoredsaint6639]

What everyone does not realize is Paul wears safety contact lenses, has a built in pre filter just before the esophagus and when the chuck key is left in the lathe it provides the perfect vortex to remove particulates suspended in the air from the general area !….. and now you know!

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

It seems to me that Basketball comes easy to Jace. I want to see this kid ranked number 1 in Utah. Can't wait to see him in the college game. Go hard all the time young. No one can stop you.

[@epharston]

I agree with all these good people. The "safety squint" just doesn't cut it.

[@danaowen9014]

Ware a respirator when sanding paint.The 55 would look cool with a two tone paint job, white roof and orange lower half.

[@agentcrm]

Paul, where's your eye protection. That's way more important than eay plugs. Also NEVER leave the chuck key in the lathe chuck. Always wear at least a basic dust mask while sanding. Don't put carpet in the wood truck, since you use it in the mud.

[@jasonpeters3089]

Happy 2025 Fab Rats. You have become my favorite KZbin channel. Just received your Motor Munch Honey BBQ Jerky. Best jerky I have eaten. Great flavor and TENDER!

[@mattsomerville6131]

Lol. Paul protecting his ears but not his eyeballs. At least he was squinting.

[@gittnjiggy2]

Lol, your teaching safety and what does Paul do? He leaves the handle in the chuck at 6:40 into the video. That is the First NO NO!! Your killing Me.

[@Oldtimered]

Paul needs G-Ma to pull him out of the shop by his ear!

[@rarelyright]

Jace looks so damn lethargic when he’s in the shop, put a basketball in his hands and he’s magic

[@SchnebsGarage]

LOL at that lathe safety briefing while not wearing eye protection 😁

[@kimetherington2252]

Happy New Year to the Fab Rats family and crew! Thanks for sharing as always! Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

[@JLRRLJ]

Lol! Paul you're the best. As for your lathe safety lesson, you might add safety glasses too. 😎

[@markglenn4929]

Happy New Year Fabrat Family. ML&R

[@JeepnNick]

As a machinist love seeing old school machines that leblondes a good machine , also safety glasses im sure youve had metal eye before

[@fordtrknut]

Paul, I have had metal chips in my eye from using the lathe. It's not a fun time, and I implore you to use the safety glasses. You only have one set of eyes! Other than that.....Keep up the great videos!

[@gymbagg8716]

Safety is crazy it is hard to watch Several others groups connected are also culprits in lack of safety procedures

[@bobcuriston5402]

I agree with all the comments regarding SAFETY GLASSES. It’s scary seeing you bending over the lathe and no SAFETY GLASSES. The next time I see no glasses and the lathe, will be the last time I tune in to this channel. Smarten up !

[@garychaiken808]

Great job guys. Thank you 😊

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Hey fab rats I love watching you but please slow down enough to emphasize safety eye and ear protection really not an option! Just hang a pair off your t shirt so you always have them , please stay safe!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Thanks for another great year with the Fabrats.I look forward to seeing what you do, and how. Happy New Year!

[@spp73160]

Not sure what setup you had but to raise pressure on a relief valve you increase shim thickness to increase pressure.

[@davebenson1504]

When working the lathe... get your safety glasses on FIRST! It is a wood truck... probably best to stay with vinyl floor rather than a carpet kit for ease of cleaning mud etc... I was wondering when you were going to put the Ratback into use.... 🙂 You need to connect with Rory's friend Hector at Howlin' Wolf for the paint... Happy New Year

[@Oldtimered]

When showing off your abilities, it will show your 'STUPIDITY' for avoiding safety rules and regulations.

[@MtzClan]

Classisc car is coming along great! Sounds great too! Boys should be worried about sanding indoors without dust masks, at the very leat.

[@lonhoschar1943]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL YOU FAB RATS!!! 24 was a great year and 25 is going to even better!! The 55 is coming along pretty well. You all have done an amazing job!!!

[@markhaszoe-life6337]

Great video I enjoy what you guys do. I would like to make a suggestion please wear your safety glasses eye protection is overlooked I get it but if you get a piece of metal stuck in your eye you're gonna thank God you have safety glasses on. keep up the good work guys have a great week

[@cameronchrestman46]

Happy new year folks after sanding the 55 and seeing All the different colors ya just gotta name it Patches 😊 also please don't forget your PPE paul your boys are learning more by watching you than anything. No lesson like a painful lesson 😅😅 i know from experience

[@jjheb571]

You always say Thank you for Watching. So I wanted to say Thank You for Sharing.

[@ryanharding4199]

Even the simple videos are AWESOME videos!!! btw Jace, you've got hops dude!!!!! Love our Fab Rats!!!

[@jamesbigham9036]

I want to wish the Entire FabRats crew a Happy New Year.

[@stephenpoe2037]

To be continued ! Thanks for sharing !

[@martinshaw4685]

I agree After years of not wearing ear and eye protection when I should have. I'm now regretting those younger decisions.

[@Seonaidh966]

Another awesome video, minus the click bait title. LOL Please Please Please give that sweet tri-5 a paint job it deserves. God I wish this “patina” fad was over. Reminds me of the 70’s when leaving a car in primer was all the rage!!!

[@dougbowen4685]

Even worse is the air brush patina. Like you, I keep hoping that fad disappears soon.

[@Capydachi]

This one ain't even patina, it's just plain ugly crap

[@Seonaidh966]

@ true enough.

[@johnkranz4004]

Coming along nicely Guys Happy New Year

[@charleslawrence7194]

30 points for Jace. You got game young man. Happy New Year Fab Rats. Looking forward to the coming videos. You're a great group.

[@dougalexander7204]

Happy New Year everyone. I hope the Fab Rat’s star shines bright in 2025.

[@Keinandrew3]

Thanks for the video guys happy new years

[@Keinandrew3]

I swear I envy u guys I wish I had a garage and could build cool stuff like u guys

[@Keinandrew3]

@ I have the skills and know how to fix anything just don’t have the cash to do it

[@wesman7837]

​@Keinandrew3 I wish I had a garage, too! I need to get my Harley running and build a sidecar for it!

[@Keinandrew3]

@ I have a garage just need to get at it I guess

[@billo1594]

Paul they used lead paint in 1955 your kids should be wearing ventilators ,love your chanel a suggestion .

[@rocko-go4vf]

It's very ok to wear some ppe. Bsafe and Happy New years

[@jknights306]

Im guessing after reading the comments. Paul will probably get some safety glasses in his fan mail.🤓

[@jimderrick846]

More fun stuff. Happy new years FabRats 🎉🎉

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Happy New Year Fabrats family and crew. That 55 is looking good. 😊

[@davidbruin4381]

Happy belated New Year!! 😊 And greetings from North Pole, Alaska, where it's -24°f outside for the high temperature today 😢

[@proudpennsylvaniaman7996]

30 points for the boy pre good game. Nice dunk young punk😂

[@cedricbroussard8738]

Awesome video! Happy New Year from the Broussard family 🙏

[@marvincarter870]

Lot's of work happening with the '55 and its looking good! Happy New Year. Good video!

[@shanenicholson393]

I'm not a professional but I do know that when operating a lathe, It's not insert earplugs, you wear safety glasses. As for sanding down the 1955 Chevy, Landon and Cooper need remove all the badging otherwise there will be high spots underneath them or better still Paul could of sent the 55 to Robby Layton to have him paint it.

[@tubeu28]

Paul first lesson in lathe work, safety glasses! We like you guys too much to see you injured

[@paulcooper9135]

Happy New Year Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@cliveebsen4938]

Should be using respirators while sanding !!!!

[@wesgraham9588]

Happy New Year 🇺🇲 🎊🎉👍

[@denniscleveland669]

The blue fender, actually gives it a positive vibe, by showing transparency!

[@davidroatenberry5548]

Put your safety glasses on at all times when running the lathe Paul !

[@jeffholt4808]

Landon, please add safety glasses to your list of PPE

[@robertmirelez9672]

The quality of your videos is like watching a high definition movie!! Great job!! Happy New Year to all of you guys!! Thanks for everything y’all put out for us!🎉🎉

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Happy New Year's!

[@aljenkins5833]

"Put on your damn safety glasses!" My dad with a damaged eye used to say

[@davidbroughton7599]

I agree. These guy do not know how lucky they are. EYE PROTECTION

[@tracker1955]

I'm not a saftey snob but I'd sure have saftey glasses on when running that lathe.

[@boh348]

never leaf the t in the chuck. it will throw it violently at you if you bump the on button

[@JetsetBeach]

Paint that thing a cool 80s color and give it some stripes!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@j1m3by]

Couple comments: With those basketball skills I smell a free 4 year ride at a good college. Don't let that opportunity slip away. Also, consider putting a Prius electric power steering in the shoebox. It's sooooo much easier. Also, happy new year. Cheers.

[@bicycleptic]

I watch all of your videos every week but the ones I enjoy the most are the 55' Chevy and the 67' Firebird. I am biased to them because I own a 55' chevy 210 and a 68' Firebird myself. The 68' bird is stupid fast with 600 HP under the hood and a 373 posi. The 55 is tamer with a 350 HP crate motor which makes it very streetable,

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Paul, You did all the safety stuff with Landon but You forgot the most important one for yourself.... Safety glasses!!!......

[@ScottOldaker-g1m]

Looks good an happy new year to you an your family an the fab rat crew 😊

[@bagwell79]

Love the machine work on the speed sensor!

[@daveallmon6937]

I'm not sure why but for some reason from day one watching your guys's show. The wood truck is probably my favorite rig of yours

[@craigchadwick2504]

Dont forget your safety glasses when operating a lathe.