Truck Spindle Repair

[@Thebowzer221]

I learned to operate milling machines and lathes in high school. Got drafted, Army 2 years (Vietnam). When I got back here there were no jobs especially in the North East. Where manufacturing was concerned. Never got back to it. This was really interesting..... made me think like a teenager. Thank you!

[@jthomas1878]

I think you have a real nack for teaching. I am a weekend woodworker, and I watch machining videos because I think its fascinating how much technical data you guys know. Thanks for being a third generation tradesman! America needs more like you.

[@j.vangelder2123]

Hi Adam, I have seen your videos in Holland and admire your craftsmanship and your clear explanation. thank you for the nice pastime watching your videos. I am 73 years old but never too old to learn. I wish you long lasting health so we can see you for a long time to come. Greetings from Holland Hans

[@dawnconti2964]

Adam, great job. i an a female who started out in manufacturing back in the 70`s. I am a 58 yr, old mom,straight woman. Spent most of my life in th medical field as a surgical tech. cercomestance do to breast cancer, took me out of the med field. I am currently going to college to become a social worker. To keep a roof over my head as i go to school, i am doing metal shaping. I am a auto metal shaper and i am reaching back over my shoulder to the old days of machine work . i work for a privet auto collector,(friend) and we have recently acquired a 13" swing South bend lathe. I have been studying videos to help me to remember some things and tricks that i long forgot. Thank you so much for posting this video. I never knew that those spindle centers were removable. I was impressed with how you did that little relief before you cut the threads in the spindle shaft. I was actually nervous, " if he miscalculates now, it is ruined" I was impressed with how sure you are of your proceedures. You must have many years in this business. Did you do this as a demonstration only, or is it a real client. I ask this because would it not have been less expensive to just find another spindle assembly from the wrecking yard. Your material was about 80 dollars ,and you time was ???? in dollars. That is what makes me wonder if you did this job as a teaching seminar, to show how it is done. Well , thank you so much for the lesson. I learned from you tonight. Thanks again. i will be looking forward to viewing other video`s that you have. Bye-Bye.

[@jakflintstone3081]

I'm 3yrs into a fitter and machinist apprenticeship and love your videos, learnt so much from them!! Keep them up mate!

[@geoffgreenhalgh3553]

I have just retired after 49 years as a turner in the UK!

[@martiwoodchip4518]

Hey Adam your a damn good machinist and I especially like the way that you explain all your steps as you are going through them. My dad was a machinist at Lockeed here in Sunnyvale Cal. and he trained me on how to use a lathe and a mill so I also make parts but usually only for my own projects with the exception of fixing things for friends. The video is understated by calling it a spindle repair, it should be called fabricating a spindle from scratch!. Good job I enjoyed watching the entire video. Marti.

[@CompEdgeX2013]

I've spent the last 20 years doing repairs to many kinds of equipment. Always, thought has to go into the end use and what can possibly go wrong. Somebody is driving or operating the piece of equipment and a bad repair can have some bad consequences. Some of the snowmobiles I've repaired can easily go over 100 MPH and a failure of a drive axle or suspension component can cause a severe accident. Taking the time to research materials and making a good choice should pay off in the end. Again, great job. I would feel comfortable knowing you built the piece for my truck. :-) Colin

[@Abom79]

Thanks Colin. When in doubt, use some good strong material!

[@musandlovu6986]

Hi, i have a 4 ton truck, rear left spindle got broken and i had it fixed. The truck went to load and the spindle fell fell down again this time also the side shaft axle is broken. I took it back to the engineer for fixing. Do you have any advice

[@mrcustomblue]

Ive been a mechanic for over 40 years , Ive seen alot of stuff and You impress me. I dont impress easily. thank you for taking me back to machine shop class

[@quantumss]

My thoughts also. As a DIY, with a 3 in one machine, I've saved alot, repairing- making tools, etc.

[@tlounsbury]

Fabulous....You got this KZbin video shit down. Well done! I like that you explain everything in detail and the information is relevant. If you keep this up Adam you will be famous soon. I am going to push your channel on my personal outlets. You really should be a teacher if you have the patience. Keep them coming.

[@Abom79]

Thanks Tom! 👍

[@aserta]

Nowadays a lot of people forget that the work they do might have the lives of others riding on it. IN your case more than just a figure of speech. So, i tip my hat to you for expressing such concern not only in your work process but also impressing it on your viewers as well.

[@Tjousk]

Indeed.

[@bufford14]

I agree whole heartedly.

[@Abom79]

Thank you Aserta!

[@chennemeyer]

I really appreciate your time making these videos. They are also so calming, even my wife doesn't mind watching them. Great channel.

[@adrian5401]

You sir are a real craftsman, no question.

[@dougslaughter8393]

Appreciate you not boring us with unnecessary footage. Keep up the applicable subjects and you’ll be full time. ( providing you aren’t there already).

[@binnsbrian]

I love that you show every aspect of your work. I hope that any vehicle that has been repaired that I ride in has been repaired by someone with your dedication to material and craftsmanship. Good work..

[@marcusbaker6042]

It is great to see the Non-CNC art of machining is still around... Great Job!!

[@sbtoolman12123]

I have to say as long as i have been watching,i have never once heard you say "screw it good enough it's not mine" you always go for dead nuts on the money and it shows.That is the sign of a man who is a true master craftsman something were sorely need more of.

[@KeithFenner]

Great job Adam, your right about those numbers, they are very close to the numbers for the 4140 HT I just used on the Pin assembly I was working at the same time when we were talking about material choices. No doubt your customer is going to be happy with that spindle! ;{)------

[@Abom79]

Thanks Keith. I think the material choice worked out well for the application. He was a happy customer. He actually found my channel when he was out of town this week and was surprised to see his job on video. he really enjoyed watching it and started watching some of my other videos too. That made me feel good. Hey thanks for watching buddy. I need to go catch up on yours too. I've been in the shop busy and trying to make a new video. Talk to you soon!! Adam

[@doryfinkle664]

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[@amiriqbal2232]

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[@ALF50orso]

4340 is about the best you could get. 300 to 360 Brinnell.

[@MultiChaga]

@@Abom79 Adam, your spelling is perfect, you must have been good in grammar at school. I can read a multitude of incorrect spelling in English as well as in French on internet.. I'm a machinist following you from Quebec city Canada. Have a great day.

[@dougbourdo2589]

I very much appreciate the analysis on different steel options and reasons for deciding on what to use. Indeed, there is very much 'riding' on the choice.

[@dougzachary5645]

Great work. The way you explain the process and your approach to the work is very helpful to a beginner hobby machinist. Thanks for sharing.

[@anrew1000]

I am so incredibly grateful to you for making this video! It answered a whole bunch of questions I had about machining and lathes. I would absolutely love to be able to learn the trade from someone such as yourself. Thank you Mr.Booth!

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi, Particularly appreciated the loud thinking process prior to the machining operations, it gave me some insight about working with special alloys in various applications, still don't understand fully when, how and why to heat treat or not. Thanks for sharing, Pierre

[@Contango1000]

As always, a joy to watch. And your tractor buddy now has a aerospace grade machined part. If that part comes back to your shop, you-all need to sit down and have a chat about DUI. :-)

[@davelowe1977]

Beautiful work as ever! It's a real pleasure to watch such careful and accurate and skilled hands.

[@dockspa]

Another fine job Adam. I spent many younger years machining and still miss it.

[@MrMelvinOneil]

I can't tell you how much your videos are appreciated. ^5 Machinist these days use so much automated equipment that the "older tried and tested skills & methods" sometimes gets lost. It's good that you're one of those that shares knowledge that may otherwise be lost.

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

nice job adam no body thinks about all the technical side and tolerances or the stresses on the steel cracking job mate keep the fantastic videos coming

[@Rviolette84]

Recent subscriber here...6 year old videos showing up in my recommended, and I couldn't be happier that KZbin assumed I'd like to watch Abom79 milling vids! This is actually like the 6th or 7th video I've watched so far, and I've gotta say that your videos are absolutely satisfying to watch. People who take pride in their work are a dying breed nowadays. My only question that I have is: How are there people who actually dislike and hit the thumbs down button on these videos?? Looks like there's more tools watching these videos than IN these videos....

[@mdouglaswray]

Beautiful finished product! Great call making new rather than repair for safety reasons!

[@jagers4xford471]

when going to cabinetmaking school in Ontario, the machinist shop was just down the hall. I'd walk by, stop and watch the guys learning their trade. I can still smell the machining oil... nice watching you work.

[@mdouglaswray]

Good presentation of the material choices. LOVED the discussion of properties. The attention to detail is the true mark of a craftsman. Your customers are lucky!

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Adam, Nice camera angles on the threading. I love the thread stop on Monarch lathes. On the 10EE you can leave the dial clamp loose and engage the thread stop and manually touch off the cross slide. Then tighten the dial clamp and your right on the hard thread stop. Nice work my friend. ---Tom

[@Abom79]

I remember when Gill figured out to use his, he was estatic! I don't think he ever used it before I started hanging around. Having a thread stop is a really nice feature to use on a lathe. The Pacemaker at work has one too and I use it every time. Our old big Monarch had the same up as well. Glad you enjoyed the video, and of course thanks for watching and commenting. Talk to you soon buddy. Adam

[@jimmilne19]

As we say in Danish "Tusind tak!" (a thousand thanks) for showing you working the lathe. I have suggested to several that we get a medium shot of the best tool in the shop, the operator's body, in action. Just that little passage of you operating the lathe while threading showing how you work the lathe was really informative. Great video and super work. As usual, very enjoyable.

[@Abom79]

Thanks Jim, and glad to know that was helpful to you. Thanks for the comments and checking out the new video.

[@alan2804]

Always a joy to watch you machine stuff like this Adam, it’s a great channel, inspirational.

[@MrGGPRI]

Love that McMaster-Carr; when I had an instrument manufacturing business (retired) , MC was like the Sears catalog for us and orders were usually delivered next day. They no longer have a catalog but the on-line order system is flawless..

[@GK1918]

Adam I cant thank you enough I can not live without a thread stop. What you showed is so simple instead of machining dovetails and all that for a stop. Hate to say I never saw a Monarch in the flesh (around here) another well done spindle or "stub axle" lol by the way, they really are called stub axles on the bolt on Ford 4x4 spindle we machine a fare share of those cause they usually destroy these to replace U joints sam

[@dwalrus7219]

What I don't understand is how can anybody give this guy a negative thumbs down response he is absolutely fantastic what an awesome craftsman

[@thefuture2025]

Thanks for sharing Adam. I'm more of a hobbyist with not much experience compared to talents like yourself but I appreciate your willingness to share your methods with those of us who desire to learn. Great job as always and please keep em coming, people like you are a blessing!

[@pandabear7536]

LMAO - Ya pressed it out and got an easy job now. Talking like it's making a cup of coffee for him. But then again I now know how people feel when I talk to them. 30 years Lic mechanic. Love watching his videos.

[@Mojoman57]

It's amazing that you find the time to produce videos of all the work you need to do. Thank you!

[@MERCKXWOOD]

I enjoyed that, better than watching the television! Thanks Adam!

[@cheesecurd100s]

As a mechanic watching someone make a spindle from scratch is pretty amazing. Nice job!

[@tmackinator]

Your patience is an excellent tool for this type of work.

[@nukl466]

Really nice work. Enjoyable watching because he explains everything. Thanks Abom

[@leonardocolizzi4065]

Well done Adam, I can’t stop watching your videos, You’re great in explaining in an easy way something that is quiet complex. Keep going on, my regards from Italy.

[@outsidescrewball]

my morning coffee with Adam.....great vid, excellent work and instruction

[@Abom79]

Thanks Chuck. Always a pleasure being a part of your morning.

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

Great presentation, A job well done for sure. I bet the customer was very happy to have found a seasoned machinist that could handle such a task to perfection. very nice work!!

[@mikeroark5570]

Just found your channel the other day. You're an amazingly talented person, and I wish I had even 10% of your abilities. Between your videos and Andrew Camerata's videos, I'm completely in awe! Thanks.

[@one4stevo]

Great video really enjoyed it keep up the great work.

[@samrodian919]

4 years late Adam but it's a real pleasure watching you work, you are a Master Craftsman sir, and I salute you!

[@hydrodiesel]

Hello Adam, Excellent maintenance machining repair job ! It makes one feel good to be able to bring something like that back to life, and keep on using it. Thanks for the extra time you spend showing, explaining and videoing your jobs. Please, keep up the good work !

[@shoelessb4515]

Im sure that the point of your videos is to explain the machining process . If Im repairing a truck I can get a replacement spindle in less time than the video takes. As an amateur with a lathe or mill, I appreciate the set ups and the techniques you explain in your videos. Thanks

[@idomake4429]

In a strong field, this is some of the best machine shop content I have found. Great content, great camera work, great play by play. Thanks for going to the trouble to do it.

[@glenncpw]

You make it look so easy - and you are to blame for me sitting for a lot of time watching - Thank You ..

[@vladimirbohinc4411]

Adam, I used to work on lathes too. You are great and I watch you rather than movies!! Reminds me of good old times and smells. Just excellent.

[@johnmccorry2397]

You are a very skilled tradesman and it is nice to see you give credit and respect to your father and grandfather I was also schooled by my father and uncle to very special skilled people please keep the videos coming you do a great job I have learned a lot from you Thanks very much and you should be very proud of yourself best of luck God Bless John

[@Aleprytula]

The beauty of old-school metalworking is seen in the skill of the worker, beautiful work.

[@jpdemont]

“Hey guys, welcome back to the shop. My name’s Adam.” Adam, it’s been a long, long time since you’ve needed to introduce yourself to your half million fans. It’s always a joy to watch a master craftsman.

[@jackruggenberg6705]

Nice job! Good to watch someone who knows what he is doing.

[@johnhalliday4971]

you sir are simply a master machinist with the safety of the end user paramount my hat is off to you 👏👏

[@rickhigson3881]

You are the best love your video.rick Higson Olympia Washington.I am a retired auto shop owner for 49 years and what you do is that of wish I could do. Thanks!

[@davidburton5961]

A real craftsman with a real talent.

[@simonmillard8931]

I wish I had done this as one of my options at school. It's like Engineering porn!

[@RubSomefastOnIt]

+Simon Millard for sure. I am working toward a degree in mechanical engineering but i am not liking it as much as i though i would and am thinking of going to a more hands on degree. I have worked as a machinist so i am thinking of getting a duel degree in mechanical technical design and manufacturing machining instead.

[@carrotbailey]

D-railed damn i want a dueling degree. That sounds badass

[@shawngoldsberry747]

Sounds great, some engineers like to draw things that are not feasible. Having machining experience prevents this.

[@jefffluharty2116]

I wish everyone took that much pride in their work. Great job!

[@rellis766]

Awesome job! I really appreciate you taking the time to explain what you are doing and why.

[@not2fast4u2c]

Thanks for the lesson on the type of material you used Great Repair !!!

[@melbournespeedbowl]

Thanks very much for your great videos, your workmanship is something you should be very proud of, I look forward to watching and learning more, I really appreciate that you are willing to pass on your knowledge.

[@actorzone856]

I had to look at a replacement valve rocker shaft for my Massey, couldn't buy a new one, I took the old one to a bloke who had a Rockwell hardness tester, turned out it was only mild steel, I bought a chrome moly tube shaft which was ideal but have not got it machined yet, great job as per usual.

[@mjdthemaker7574]

You are truly talented. So cool that you can make things like that.

[@stephens340]

Very nice work Adam ....... I stumbled across your videos by accident and I'm glad I found them I think you'd make a great instructor ...... I believe you would be very successful in this field sharing your craft with others ...... Keep up the good work I'm sure your Grandfather and Father are very proud of you.....

[@tumblevveed3586]

That is awesome. When I took vocational welding, they had a lathe very similar to yours.I wish we spent more time on the lathe but being a welding class, they just quickly covered the basics and most the time was cutting, fitting and welding. Thank you for this awesome video!!!

[@robertwilliams3298]

You are the best machinist I’ve seen good work GOD BLESS

[@ao2528]

Perfect example of a good and knowledgeable craftsman.

[@zeke1eod]

Great job, nice build. You are very meticulous most people would not take that kind of pride or concern for life safety! God bless

[@mike240d]

another great instructional video by my youtube professor Adam. Thanks, Mike in Lincoln, Nebraska (Retired Anesthesia guy)

[@appliancerepairshorts]

Adam , you are amazing. I love that you still have tools from your grandady.

[@GLN305]

I wish I could tell you how many hours I spend watching your videos and enjoy every minute. You are an inspiration to the concept of being a craftsman!!

[@chuckmadere]

Well done Adam. I have so enjoyed viewing your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good job Adam, great video. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@five10freak1]

that was soooooo friggin awesome. i never thought that particular part could have been machined..

[@Abom79]

Thanks! Some spindles can't be machined that way, we got lucky on that job. 👍

[@rezzey]

+five10freak1 Just out of newbie curiosity... how else could this part have be manufactured?

[@five10freak1]

rezzey with fairy dust and unicorn tears,LOL

[@DirtReaper01]

You are the man Adam. You make it look so easy.

[@HrdtimeFun]

Awesome watching you work.

[@e4300]

Absolute Craftsmanship, Beautiful piece of work.

[@iancraig1951]

Good video Adam--I especially enjoyed your talk on selecting the right material before you even start the job....Super important,machining everything to specs--install it and then have the bloody thing fail,that would make anyones blood pressure rise..

[@arockpcb1347]

Well done brother, even the simplest of things help out amateurs like myself. Thank you for sharing. It does not go unnoticed.

[@kellywinkels6079]

I trust your work and I trust you because you do the right thing for everybody and I appreciate that which should you keep up the good work

[@steveleatherbarrow5917]

You are a very skilled man. Good to see in this day and age. Really enjoy the videos. Steve UK

[@jacobramirez4586]

Great technic, not too many Machinist' can elaborate on their work. Awesome.

[@thomaspollock4274]

So nice to watch a craftsman at his trade Nice job.

[@ryanmgill]

Very Informative. Artistry, craftsmanship and technical skill all rolled into one.

[@marshalldavis4455]

Wonderful job. I am no machinist, you make it look so easy

[@theRealRindberg]

It almost doesn't matter what the subject is: seeing talented/passionate people performing there skills is really satisfying! :)

[@Molafa]

Adam, you're a magician! Impressive work!

[@tonydye8091]

Great bit of machine work, you make it look so easy.

[@st3althyone]

I’ve only ever seen lathe work up close, but I never thought I’d be able to learn so much from watching this on KZbin! Great job from a normie that loves watching things being made!!

[@SFtruckerWolf]

You are doing great work. Not talking rubbish and making it rocket sciense. Great work, great videos.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

it is always a learning experience seeing your work. Thanks. This reminds me of a spindle you machined for a car.

[@Zt3v3]

I've wanted a lathe for 15 years now, this will just have to due for the time being.....hopefully these tips and tricks stick with me for the day I get a metal lathe in my shop.

[@rob449]

Adam I really like your videos. It makes me want to try Machine work. Really liked that clip where you showed us how you ran the Monarch. Seeing those shots actually shows how much more work we don't see. Would be great to see more of those kind of shots. Thx again for taking the time to put these Videos up. I'm sure you inspire and teach people everyday!!!!

[@wyattoneable]

I didn't think I was going to watch a whole 41 minute video but here I am, until the end. That was an interesting process. I'm enjoying seeing all the machines in your inventory. Great job.

[@floridawind1]

Another quality video Adam. Thanks for letting us watch you do what you do. Gill

[@Abom79]

Thanks Gill, always a pleasure getting a comment from you.