Victor Safe Restoration 9: Machining a Fixture to Hold the Dial for Turning on the Lathe

[@JohnBare747]

Keith always enjoy the Creative Work Holding 101 type videos, I file these ideas away in some dusty moldy corner of my memory as you never know when one will come in handy and it is so much easier if you have a starting point. Thanks Keith I am sure this and many other tips like this will come in handy at some point to not just me but to many other folks as well.

[@FredMiller]

I got a chuckle out of your moldy corner of your memory comment John. I am with ya. Fred

[@JohnBare747]

Getting moldier in there every year. Past 70 you get Some-Heimer's, some of the time you don't have a clue why you walked to where yoiu are standing. Bettie Davis said "Getting old ain't for sissies!"

[@randallparker8477]

I enjoy spending these times in your shop and hanging out with you. I keep wanting to ask you if you need a cup of coffee when I go get one. LOL Thanks for sharing your fun and your passion.

[@cosimomarotta9552]

Beautiful solution to hold the dial, Keith. I'm watching all the episodes of the series and I like all them.

[@YCM30cnc]

Nice, I'm not into vintage machines / stuff so much but really like watching your work as there is very good info that relates to things I'm working on. Better entertainment / education than cable TV. Two thumbs up.

[@Bookerb2004]

Not sure what I like more about your videos Keith, the work, the video quality, or the easy way you talk to the camera. Great stuff, very enjoyable fantastic content

[@AdrianHiggins83]

***** sometimes voiceover is better when there is a lot of background noise. Thanks for the videos

[@martingrahdu8987]

Ive been watching your videos for about a month now and it is cutting into the time i spend out in the garage on my lathe but it is worth it. Thanks Keith

[@scottsession7789]

Nice recovery on the dead battery issue. Well done Scott

[@Dan.Whiteford]

The "simple" ideas always work best! Looks great from here.

[@mack255]

Please do more work on this safe I can't wait to see it done. Great work.

[@bulldogz3563]

Great video, Keith. I liked your clever yet simple technique with the drawbar. I really enjoy watching your videos. Brad

[@JunkMikesWorld]

People often come to me and want a small part made and of course they are horrified when I tell them how many hours and how much material it will take to do the job. If they could see the time it is taking you to do this I think they would understand. Keep it coming! All the best! Mike

[@williamhayden7711]

Love it. Can't wait to see how you handle the inclusions in the dials. I've already watched the latest episode.

[@outsidescrewball]

Nice....fixtures and setup to workout machining is something I really enjoy, thanks for showing and looking forward to view as you complete the dial! ATB Chuck

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Nice fixture. Hopefully it will turn out very nice with no holes. Thanks for sharing.

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi Keith, Actually caught up with your production... And, wanting more.... lol I like the ways you set this all up, anxious for the next episode, Pierre

[@swarfrat311]

Keith, Looks like the project is coming along. Thanks for the video! Have a good one! Dave

[@bcbloc02]

Very simple yet functional fixture! I was expecting you to just use your last word indicator to check that back face but you went the cooler route. :-)

[@DiodePress]

Great project Keith, I always learn so much in your videos! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished dial!

[@mayormarv6470]

Very happy with your videos. Signed-just an old shop teacher.

[@Cnctrldotcom]

Nice solution to the problem of holding the dial.

[@hettinger1000]

Thanks Keith for the great series. I was interested in seeing your 4 Jaw scroll chuck. I've got a Bison 8 inch 4 Jaw scroll on my lathe and it's the most accurate of any of my scroll chucks so I use it a lot for everything except when I need to turn some hex stock. Thanks again.

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

Nice video Keith. Thanks for sharing.

[@MyShopNotes]

Love the resto Keith, thanks for sharing.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great way to hold that dial man !!

[@mikeadrover5173]

As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video! And I support this site. ~M

[@Opinionator52]

Moving right along, nice, sturdy holding fixture, Keith! Looking forward to the rest of the episodes! :o] O,,,

[@arkansas1313]

Great work holding, very thoughtfull. Thanks for the set-up ideas. ....13

[@stratocaster1greg]

nice work, very educational and nice guitar work.

[@wnebergall]

Well thanks a lot Keith I see I've been doing that wrong I think you should show a chuck change on that lathe that might be interesting Looking forward to the next episode Bill

[@wnebergall]

Keith Silly me I would have just used the bolt and not machine the bigger face for it to ride on Actually that's what I did wrong and ruined my dial upgrade project I'll get it right one of these days I just have to keep practicing

[@bradapprentice1397]

Keith… just like I said to Adam, the wife’s watching football, but I’m watching you. Adam got his vid, out a bit before you did today. So far, you both are the only ones that did. Nice set-up on that jig there. I want to see that “faux vintage brass” on that vintage safe. I know it will look suburb. Your brass will be on display for all eternity; Adam’s will be hidden, but no less beautiful. Thanks, Brad

[@LarsBerntzon]

Nice video, and nice guitarplaying.

[@binks166]

Thanks Keith, looking good,,

[@FG01]

Keith ...Happy New Year... Great series as usual..Have been watch for a while now..first correspondence... Was that you playing the guitar????....as you said...'Your talent amazes me ... Regards..Frank from Oz....

[@libertado]

Hi Keith. Your videos are excellent in quality and content! Thanks for your efforts and appreciate the time you spend making them. Your channel is way on the top! If it happens that you would find inclusions in the casting during machining, will you braze them? Or got some other tricks in your sleeves? Maciek

[@mcotherman5957]

***** Keith, the inclusions/voids on the dial. If you TIG'd them with brass rod and filled them and then clean them up, you probably wouldn't know they were there. Just a thought.

[@waynekwoods2799]

Keith, The casting holes show character. When this was made , back when , did the parts look perfect or made for what is was intended for ? Great seris keep up the great video's learn something new everyone .

[@waynekwoods2799]

That's how we learn right !

[@Patroand]

Thanks for sharing with us.

[@Hazzy238]

Thread cutting that bolt....were you dropping in and out of the lead screw or something different?

[@ckm-mkc]

you can probably fill the pits in the casting with bronze rod using flux & an oxy torch. I presume you are getting these chromed, so color matching is not much of an issue....

[@geneintn9320]

Excellent!!!!!

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

fantastic video keith looks like the project is coming along i don't know what been wrong with people lately but been getting my comments marked as spam ??

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

a bit Keith get over a virus after three months and then end up with a cold and a sore throat lol a lot of hospital appointments this week

[@bluegreenash]

That's the biggest washer I've ever seen