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[@jacqueso8424]

A teacher should never have to apologize as they are educating students of all ages. As in this type of teaching, machining, is something most people who dont know how to do.i certainly learnt alot from this channel and a few other(i only watch channels which can teach properly like yours)so i can get better at things, even at 52, but certainly enjoyable to learn and do it myself on the machines. Thanx so much

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍👍

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

No need for apologies, but I'll be fine if you don't cry. Really like the gage. I noticed last week that you had passed 133,000 subscribers. You realize that you've probably had more influence here than you did in your teaching career? That's some gift. I for one didn't know what to do with an end mill before I found your channel. I became a "fair-to-middlin" machinist because you volunteered to teach again. I'm really grateful.

[@mrpete222]

THANK YOU so much!! That really encourages me and I am so glad I helped you.

[@FredMiller]

Very well put. I have well have learned from Mr. Pete. If I had him in High School I probably would have had a mechanical not electrical career...

[@emingerink]

Don't apologize, your commentary is part of what makes your video's enjoyable! Thanks for the education!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@lemon357lime]

Tubalcain, thank you very much for making this series. I'm a furniture maker that only needs the "semi accurate/semi precision" tools and this fits the bill! last week the furniture maker I'm doing an apprenticeship under used a surface gage to find the center on a handplane nob. He used to be a pattern maker and i asked if there was a simpler version of a surface gage and he told me about a height gage. Theres a webb champ milling machine at my old college that i can use to make the poor mans height gage. Thanks again for these videos.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@scottcooley550]

Hi Mrpete 222, I have recently had cancer surgery and had to stay home for a long while got really bored as I don't watch TV and then I discovered tubalcain you have been a life saver. the guys at work give me a hard time cause I watch the same thing I do at work but I enjoy my work and your video. I am cancer free and back to work lite duty and getting better every day. I work at Lebanon Machine Shop, in Lebanon KY. Small shop with great owners. Thanks again Scott

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching & commenting. Thats good news about your cancer treatment.

[@qzwqsy]

I love how you show everything step-by-step.

[@adwaugh]

One more voice to say "Don't apologise for the length of, or shorten, your explanations." In a world where people increasingly just want "The answer", detailed explanations are sometimes regarded as pedantic. They aren't pedantic or tiresome in the least - most of what I've learned has been because someone took the time to explain it. Lyle,: you're a born teacher, your relaxed delivery and presentation of the "why" as well as the "how" are a gift.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much for the kind words & encouragement

[@jamesolivier3192]

I think this was my favorite series yet Mr. Pete! Keep it up! I love your natural ability to TEACH! I think I will be making myself one of these! Don't be sorry for the length of your videos, it is a good thing. The length is needed for you to be able to go through all the details and properly instruct on all the methods and procedures, which is the reason everyone loves your videos. Thanks Mr.Pete.

[@infoanorexic]

I think he's earned the rank and status of "Professor" among those that choose to learn from him. To me, that gives him the option to teach as long and as detailed as he see's fit, complete with rants and rabbit trails.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching and your encouragement

[@stxrynn]

Hey diggerop! If I could upvote that a 100x I would. Exactly my thoughts.

[@yambo59]

I agree completely. Hes earned the right to teach however he sees fit, complete with rants and rabbit trails. Though not of the same age as Mr. Pete I feel much the same way hes does on many subjects.

[@arnoldleighty9078]

Very well done. I was thinking maybe a square post.

[@worthdoss8043]

Great video. You are one of the few people that tells folks not to stress and waist time over meaningless measurement when they dont need to. Thanks.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@FredMiller]

Only stress out if you ABSOLUTELY have too... Tip of the day!

[@daveticehurst4191]

Hi Lyle, great little project, thanks for posting it. Now a suggestion if I may ? next time you need to harden anything using your blow torch, add some extra firebricks around it to reflect back the heat that is being wasted by having it open. It would also help if you placed another brick over the top. In effect making it like a little cave, much quicker heating, like a muffle furnace but without a door.Keep the great videos coming and DO NOT worry about them being too long, if people are in a hurry they can always skip the midle part.

[@mrpete222]

good idea-Thanks for watching

[@ianbutler1983]

Mr. Pete, Don't apologize for producing long videos. We love the detail you supply and I for one are never bored with anything you do. The more Tubalcain the better!

[@rosariotrusso1251]

Mrpete your videos are NEVER to long for me! This project just like all your other ones turned out FANTASTIC!! If I could get just one tenth of the results that you do I would be on cloud nine, you Sir are a FANTASTIC TEACHER and WE ALL Thank You for the time & hard work that it takes to make & post these wonderful & very useful videos.A-1 two thumbs up! !!!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--and the encouragement

[@zedsforfun]

I love your work here, mine is over 50% finished. I have never used one before, or made anything like this before, but it's a great project. Thank you again, for your great teaching, it is appreciated.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching & making.

[@mikebarton3218]

Great series - thanks. No apologies needed. These series where you make tooling from scratch are very absorbing and entertaining. Best wishes fron UK (where we spell 'colour' correctly !)

[@mrpete222]

lol-Thanks for watching

[@250-25x]

I know a little about the torch you have from my 30 years as a plumber. It is a Turbo Torch set up and a "B-tank" cylinder with a "Turbo Tote" hose and tip caddy handle. I have a couple of those on my trucks and the set is $300 new with 2 tips, and the tank is about $80 used! So your $20 investment is gold! Anyway, GREAT video Sir, Gerry

[@mrpete222]

+gerry mckown thanks

[@MyHeap]

Mr. Pete, What a great series. Thank you for posting. Also, don't apologise for giving extra information. I cannot speak for all, but my son and I appreciate the extra stuff immensely. Joe

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for viewing

[@TractorWrangler01]

I like the lengthy explanations as long as they are not too repetitious in the same videos. You do a great job explaining! :-)

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@MrShobar]

Cloris Leachman was Miss Chicago, 1948. "The Last Picture Show" was indeed a great film. Many thanks, Mr. Pete, for spending part of your time in my home this morning.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--forgot about her Chicago ties

[@thatoldbob7956]

Very nicely done, like always. For years now, I enjoy your presentations and appreciate the work you put into it, which does not show on the screen and all the cosideration to present your viewer's with top end photography. Thanks. Bob

[@mrpete222]

Thank you Bob

[@johnludlam334]

Mr Pete thanks for your tutorial on all your projects it is nice to see a person who truly enjoys teaching others. you are a knowledge source that is being for ever lost. thanks form this old retired navy instructor. Keep up the great work

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--Is there good discipline in a navy training class?? Do they listen?

[@johnludlam334]

they listen for the most part and I have had the pleasure to train some very talented personnel. some of the finest welders and NDT techs there are HTC Ludlam U.S.N retired

[@WeekendBuilds]

This was a great series! I have to say you've taught me more about machine shop work than anything else has! My high school had removed the machine shop and wood shop long before I went through it. But, videos like the ones you make are so critical and informative for me. You have a great way of explaining things in a way that makes very clear sense to me. While its not really practical for me to make this tool on my micro lathe, watching the process of making it has given me a really great understanding of how and why to use it. Which in itself is a much more in depth educational experience than just reading a book about it. Thanks so much for all you teach here!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--I am so glad I helped

[@glenatools1]

I was born in 77. in my short lifetime I have witnessed automation lay waste to good old fashioned hands on work. it pains me. I do so much love to watch and build steam models and many different contraptions. you're work is not in vain and your apologies are not required. thank you from this middle aged new Zealand tinkerer.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching. You just encouraged me to forge ahead.

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Great series, glad for the detail, regardless of the length. Thoroughly enjoyed. Great Cloris Leachman reference, too - I've watched that film at least six times...thanks for all you do.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching-yes, great movie

[@geobrown9413]

Thanks for that. I have a Grey and Rushton height gauge that is missing the scriber and clamp. You have provided the incentive and confidence to make those pieces.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍👍

[@stevelecain886]

very nice series, sure wish I would have known about you sooner. everytime I'm not in my shop I am sitting here on my laptop watching mrpete222 instructional videos its just great. cheers from Nova Scotia Canada.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you grandma keep watching

[@stevelecain886]

@@mrpete222 grandma ???

[@tonypike5785]

This is a very good series with loads of valuable information packed in, if the Lords will i am going to make one, Thank you Mr. Lyle

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@garywalters4286]

I watch as many of your videos as I can find, keep up the good work.I started making chips in 1962 and haven't stopped.I have what I call my back yard tool & die shop.I'm still loving it. G.D.Walters

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--and carrying on the trade

[@sharkrivermachine]

You don't ever have to apologize for your videos. Those of us are watching it are doing so because we enjoy the content. If anything I would like to see even more detail on some of the operations. Even though I am a seasoned machinist I still learn something from each and every one of your videos. Keep them coming.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you so much!

[@RaysGarage]

Excellent series Mr. Pete, I really did enjoy watching this project progress from raw materials to a working finished, useful shop tool. It turned out very nice, Thank you!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@ronaldgilleland7911]

Thank you, again. I have watched all your videos and they are always interesting. I have made a few copies of your ideas over the years including this one which is about half finished. Lucky for me I found a new "S" shaped carbide scriber in a junk box which will take a bid different holder than you have made. Keep them coming.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--keep on machining

[@jmiddlefinger]

Mr. Pete, thank you very much for this thorough series. I appreciate it greatly and have learned an awful lot from your videos. Hearing your name mentioned so often by all of the other talented KZbin machinists as a source of instruction and inspiration, especially considering just how talented and proficient so many of those individuals are, is truly high praise, and the survival and further propagation of manual machining skills into the future will certainly be due in large part to your skill and passion for teaching. God bless, Mr. Pete!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much for great and encouraging comment. I appreciate it and will make many more videos

[@llapmsp]

Very nice 4 part series on making a height gage. I learned several things I had not thought about, or just assumed. Thank you for you continued effort to educate all of us, for you are an excellent teacher.

[@Shkvarka]

Thank you so much for your videos!!! Best regards from Ukraine!!!

[@DonCheke]

Another terrific series. Thanks for sharing. It amazes me that machinists have to know far more than I had ever imagined with regards to hardening and tempering, and those sorts of things. A lot more complex than this old layman would have imagined.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@jesseparkhurst3037]

I am by no means a machinist but I have always had an interest in how things work and are made. I found this channel by accident and I am glad I did. I enjoy how you explain everything in simple terms. I do plan on making some of these projects. I plan to start with the clamps, this height gage will probably be a future project. Thanks for the videos.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much for watching me, I'm glad you found my channel. Keep coming back, and start making those projects

[@roylucas1027]

Great video. I appreciate the thought that you put into this. Good job!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@Moldspore]

Your videos are very helpful. I am 2 months into my apprenticeship. I am drilled on process and repetition. Repeating yourself helps. Thank you for your videos. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching, and good luck with your apprenticeship

[@mditz4777]

Thanks for all of the videos Mr. Pete. I've been watching you for about two years now trying to learn as much as I can and you've been a great teacher. I think I may invest in my first couple of Sherline machines soon. Nothing as fancy as your setup, but I think they are a little better suited for a small apartment. Looking forward to your next video.

[@mrpete222]

The sherlines look like good little machines-Thanks for watching

[@larrywalker3137]

I've never done any machine work but I do enjoy your videos you can never explain it too far for the Layman

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@michaelmurray3422]

That turned out very nice. A job well done. (about 350 deg.) Very nice - I will be making this. Have good weekend!!!!!!!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@dadmezz4024]

Thank you Mr. Pete for the series...great instruction.

[@kb0zyh]

Great series! Not at all to long. Your a very talented teacher and I've learned a great deal about metal work here. I look forward to the next project.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@ecrusch]

That was an excellent videos series Tubalcain. You are a great teacher and a fine video maker. I cherish the day I found your channel...honest. Thank you so much for sharing your vast depth of knowledge.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Great series Mr. Pete! The finished product looks excellent! The quality looks better then the factory made ones! Thanks always for sharing!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@hitnmiss49]

Great useful project. This would be the ideal project for a student just learning machining as all the different aspects of machining are used. Lonnie

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@bruceferrero8178]

enjoyed the series and no need to apologize. take care.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@FredMiller]

Great series Mr. Pete! Never too long and never too much information...

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@dragman377]

Yes ! What James said. Keep up the good work Mr. Pete.

[@nigelp5352]

Thanks for taking the time and effort to put up these videos, they are a great inspiration to novice machinists like myself. Having looked at the cost of shop bought gauges, this is definitely something I will have a go at.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@jackotoole2265]

Another great project series. Thanks. I decided to make this one. ( not the first you tube inspired) I found reading the scale a bit awkward reading from the top of the bush. I added a 4mm deep half dovetail, ie square at the scriber end and the angled end aligned with the markings on the scale. Being able to read above and below the setting against a pointer seems to make life easier to me. Sorry about the mm.

[@mrpete222]

Nice job & I like the idea of the pointer

[@1musicsearcher]

Just another terrific instructional video series. Thank you for your prolific topics.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@rodwright225]

Another excellent video mr. Pete , watched it a number of times as usual , bravo and thanks

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@grntitan1]

I liked this series mrpete. I think this could be a very useful tool for someone who doesn't have an actual height gage or someone who wanted another option. I think it's more like a vernier "marking" gage. Very good idea. I love the way you take the time to explain each process.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@joeybobbie1]

Great Video Mr Pete. That will make a really good project, and be very useful. I always enjoy learning new things from your Videos.

[@lodhiautos9761]

Thank you MrPete222 for your high precision video demonstration. I am really impressed by your technical skills. Please keep the good work flowing. I wish you every success in your life. Regards.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@lodhiautos9761]

Welcome Sir

[@petert6103]

Hi Mr Pete, I am looking forward to getting my first mill, and would certainly enjoy making one of these when I do. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. You are an excellent teacher and presenter.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for viewing

[@brandontscheschlog]

Thank you for this excellent video on the hardening and tempering process. I though in order to do this myself the right way to a part needing the same basic precision I had to have an kiln. You've shown me how and gave me the courage to do this.

[@edwardburgess8440]

Excellent series Enjoyed every minute of the footage.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for viewing

[@paulkapala2960]

MR PETE: your apologies are welcome for some one with a reason to apology your teaching people that want to learn such a great craft from a person that has a gift for ALMIGHTY GOD please keep teaching us people that love your teaching no problem with time if you have some there is a lot of us that love to listen to all of your great knowledge THANKS MR PETE!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much Paul that means a lot to me

[@TheGuitar1962]

I enjoyed this series very much. Look forward to the next one.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching & commenting

[@cri8tor]

When I make one of these great tools, I'll make a video for you. Took machining in college, but moved out of the state before I could earn my degree. Had only a class, or two before I could earn it. Always love and appreciate your work. Cheers

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@MrGoosePit]

Turned out great Mr. Pete. I love your videos no matter how long they are. You always leave me wanting for more!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@markdechant8264]

I enjoy all of your videos and this series was terrific. Thanks Lyle, you are truly a gem.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for watching

[@qck57594]

Wonderful series Tubalcain. I'm currently making your tap follower, and will then make this height gage. All with a mini lathe and mini mill. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@alanmony1582]

X450 on the appreciation of your videos, and triple that for loving The Last Picture Show!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, I think you are the only one to ever mention that in regards to that movie. Sam Peckinpah

[@fredflintstone8048]

The last picture show. It's in my top 10 favorite movies of all time, and Chloris Leachman's performance in the film is one of her best imo.

[@mrpete222]

Yes but only you and I and my brother realize this

[@fall22123]

Another great series. Thanks. I remember Caterpillar prints at a place I was working years ago. All metric. I'm sure most machinists in the US have come across a Cat print at one time or another.

[@mrpete222]

Yes and men are still saying we don't use metric in the USA--Thanks for viewing

[@kevinwillis9126]

Thankyou sir for your time and knowledge...

[@masteronone2079]

Thanks for this series. This is a project I was planning to tackle soon and your example has helped clarify my approach.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@codelicious6590]

I really truly enjoyed this 4 part series!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@markbartlett8519]

Another brilliant series, thank you.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Lovely series, a great pleasure to watch & super useful as using drills or gauge blocks to set height is something I never thought to do & so I have wasted a lot of time setting my vernier height gauge when I could have quickly set the height with a known thickness.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching & commenting

[@petek210]

Please don't burst into tears, Mr. Pete.

[@mrpete222]

almost did

[@DFWrancher]

Another great series! You have helped me learn so much with my own machining business. If you are ever in the Dallas area would love buy you lunch.

[@budj13]

Great project. Thanks for all the time and effort to post so many good projects and edutainment videos. I enjoy watching your content and learning from your years of experience in the shop. Keep up the great work!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@norwamoom]

Thanks for sharing this information. I need to make on of these. Beautiful work Mr. Pete.

[@lodhiautos9761]

Learned a lot from your video. Thank you Sir, mrpete for your good work as usual.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@lodhiautos9761]

You are welcome Sir.

[@woodndrum303]

I think you do yourself a disservice saying "i doubt if anybody out there will make this" I think you might be surprised about the viewing figures and indeed those like me will copy as best I can some of your tools. Thank you for the detail, and the clear instruction. I now have a smaller version more like your Stubby. with a £6.50 GBP scribe insert.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--an the encouragement

[@countrycraftsman5110]

Great series. Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for watching

[@DonDegidio]

Lyle, Great series. Enjoy all your videos. Just checked price for a scriber at McMaster-Carr and it was $60.

[@mrpete222]

WOW-Thanks for watching

[@chuckturner6984]

I can't believe you referenced "The Last Picture Show." Larry McMurtry is, by far, my favorite author. I've never seen the movie but the book and the two following books, "Texasville" and "Duane's Depressed", were awesome. I just found out McMurtry has since written two more books in this series. I must get them and read them.

[@mrpete222]

Hmmmmm. I've seen the movie and did not know about the books.

[@pgs8597]

Excellent series. Beautiful and useful tool also. Peter

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@MrAvjones]

Again, outstanding work. I could spend the whole day just watching you create from a piece of metal something useful. Oh on my previous comment. I made a mistake on my age, I'm 72, 73 in 3 more weeks. . Aircraft Mechanic U.S. Navy.

[@mrpete222]

That's alright -- I'm gray too.

[@douglasstovall2395]

Hey you guys, I'm pushing 74 and just bought me a lathe/mill combo in January. I'm loving it and Mr. Pete, your videos are a great help and encouragement. My learning curve is much steeper thanks to you.

[@roberthorner8494]

GREAT SERIES MR. PETE. THANKS FOR THE TIPS.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@davedunn4285]

Very satisfying to watch Lyle

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Great series. I am going to make one, maybe two.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@skeeter50001]

Good series, Mr. Pete. I enjoyed these very much. Thank you.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@lodhiautos9761]

Thanks mrpete for such a knowledgeable video.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@phooesnax]

Very useful. Thanks a ton...and not a metric ton either

[@mrpete222]

lol-Thanks for watching

[@noelhenderson700]

Why not? It's bigger than a US ton.

[@MakinSumthinFromNuthin]

Turned out nice Lyle, thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@robertallnutt3717]

Thank you for another wonderful Video ; you are a great teacher.

[@charlescompton4495]

You needn't be sorry for the detail that you go into (sorry for the poor sentence structure, ha ha). I don't have the tools necessary to make this device...yet! You give me many ideas for when I find them affordably. Keep them coming and thanks again, Greg.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

This series was very interesting. Actually they all are, but I was especially interested to see how you made the clamp part. I need to make one for my height gauge as it doesn't work with my test gauge.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--thats in pt 4 or 5

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

Oh yes I saw it. I didn't mean that I hadn't seen that part. Now I have no excuse not to make one! Thanks for replying.

[@LetsRogerThat]

Fantastic video series. Thanks Mr Pete

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@grieske]

Here in the Netherlands, we only use the metric system, but if you go to the metal store and ask for 3/4 inch pipe, they know exactly what you need. Don't ask for 18 mm inner diameter pipe. Also, note that the standard 18 mm plywood is suspiciously close to 3/4 inch.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks--thats interesting

[@yesdeere1376]

Great project. I think I'm going to give it a go. Thank you for the lesson

[@mrpete222]

+YesDeere13 yes, give it a go

[@EmmaRitson]

really good series to watch, to be honest. enjoyed this immensely, pretty nice little tool. my issue is ill probably not live long enough. i might make a scriber for my starrett though now ive seen this! thanks

[@mrpete222]

You'll outlive me--I'm 73. Thanks for watching

[@louisnemick317]

Thanks for the information Mr Pete.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for viewing

[@grmljegrmone8807]

thanks professor, wonderful series

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching & commenting

[@larryleek7141]

Great stuff, Tubalcain, (and Mahabon and Shiboleth too). I worked at Cat in Joliet as a machinist back in the late '50s and early '60s. I operated radial drills, multiple drills, turret lathes and two and four spindle mills. I went into the Navy Submarine Service following that and was in electronics, sonar to be specific. But I loved machine shop and even took it in college a couple years. I believe I noticed a USS Iowa coffee cup on your bench. Were you in the Navy also? Larry Leek, Wichita, KS

[@mrpete222]

I have been by that big caterpillar plant many times. But it is close now and so is the one in Aurora. I was not in the Navy, the cup came from a garage sale