Welding and Machining Sky Hook Accesories

[@jimnaz5267]

you take seemingly dull subjects and bring them to life. Back pain is one of the number one causes of lost productivity, and often compounds on itself once it starts. Thank you for sharing.

[@evervigilant]

Two thumbs up from a chronic back pain sufferer.👍👍

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Indeed

[@markifi]

you not only do an impeccable job at fabricating, you're also an excellent presenter

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Thank you

[@ronweiss8529]

Hi. While watching I saw something from my past. The TRAK Dro. Started with Southwestern Ind in 1980. Sold, installed and serviced their product for 10 yrs. Saw you with Josh Topper and have followed since. Even though I was deep in CNC later on with SWI I really like watching the manual side that you are doing.

[@aaronfritz7234]

Awesome video again. I like how you put the the explanation at the end. Sometimes it I like watching machining with out the in depth explanation. And sometimes I enjoy the in depth explanations it help me understand. This video is the best of both worlds. Again great work.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenbaker7786]

Very functional and convenient improvements. 👍

[@fightington]

Love your style my man. I love machining vids but never seen a channel from someone doing this thats artistically/aesthetically inclined, so awesome and the color choices on/even choosing to paint the machines rules and brings vids to life

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

I appreciate that!

[@JFirn86Q]

That's a really smart set up with the lathe tool post holder. Loved the way you painted those accessories too, top quality finish! I enjoy your channel a lot, thanks.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Thank you very much!

[@samrodian919]

Great thinking and great work Kyle. A very nice job and with the added bonus of saving your back. I did mine in for 25 years of working , leaning over low European car engines

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Ahh those cars will get you I know

[@haroldchoate7497]

Your dedication to perfection is an inspiration to me. I see the value in it from your explanations of the uses it provides. I love the name Sky Hook. It reminds me of my time in the Navy when the old salts used to send us newbies to look for the gold rivet! 😅 Even though it sounded doubtful there was just enough plausibility to fool a gullible soul like me.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Good old gold rivets!

[@fightington]

Those pranks are also the stanford prison experiment in action

[@stevechambers9166]

Very slick not only looks better than factory made it is hospital hope your ok take care 👍👍👍👍

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Indeed am good thanks

[@19672701]

Another great video,watched it probably 4 times as my other KZbin subscriptions have really been lacking,really like your forsite on how you utilize the crane. would like to find one used ,but ,if had the choice of buying one new ,I'd spend the money on needed equipment.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Yeah I get that it does seem like a secondary need for sure

[@scottgilliam7524]

Awesome job on everything you done...I hope your hospital visit wasn't too serious.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

It was I am better now

[@Fynnuekue]

20 minutes in and so many improvements on your video-quality side. In the last few months you got so much better with it all around.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Thanks this video was shot in October….

[@Fynnuekue]

@@VanoverMachineAndRepair Did you filter the welding part then or since last video? Watched most videos from your channel in the last 6 months or so and it gets better all the time in quality of framing, cuts, .... Only part i miss is to see those numbers on the final measure of parts. If you have a 6 month ready backlog not only filmed but cut and all completely done i guess i´m shocked. But nonetheless i felt that even with the missing part not filmed, it was a nice watch and felt good to follow along.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

@@Fynnuekue yes. I have about 15 videos still film that need to be edited. Last year this time I was about 30. I went to going every week to try to catch up, but I’m not sure if I’ll be able to keep that rate which is fine. I didn’t do anything different with the Welding footage however, since someone was complaining about it, I can’t remember if it was you. I tried to do a trick in the editing software to see if it helps. That I did yesterday, but yeah, the video you’re seeing was shot between October and February. my shots are getting better and I am getting better as time moves on, but each project is different. to be honest some projects I can really take the time and so you’re just gonna get better shots other projects I’m not gonna have quite the same level of time so it really will just kind of fluctuate if I am being Frank. Overall has the future moves forward. We are getting better. I just really wish I could take all the time I wanted to to do the best job possible and as I get busier, that’s not necessarily the case so some of the more recent videos, I’m sure will be less crazy shot heavy. The last several years I had a little bit more time on my hands so I can really set up my shots but as time moves on and I’m getting busier sometimes getting the job done is a little more important.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Nice work and that should be really handy. I need to make a jib crane of sorts for my 2 larger lathes to make chuck changes easier.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Go for it! It’s worth it

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

@@VanoverMachineAndRepair it’s on the to do list.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

15:25 ... I like this kind of weld joint, where it's fitted first, super strong, and perfect;y centred!

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Yes indeed

[@johnks6733]

A couple of ideas that might be of interest Have you considered plugging the second dog bone into the first dog bone To get a longer reach & more flexibility when moving a load If you had a socket on the pin end of the dog bone you could put the skyhook in that socket & the table in the other end of the dog bone

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Yeah good thoughts I have done some double dog bone action before

[@rayp.454]

Hi Kyle, really clever use of a back saving device. Well planned out. I don't know how much you would use it, but I am looking at the vertical hole in the pivot of the base, and my thoughts are tp make a removable blueprint hangar with clips. I can't live without mine (not a pedestal base unfortunately), but my setup works well for me. Thanks for the video!

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

I use mine quite a bit, but I need to start moving towards a Jib Crane instead in that area because it is more efficient, especially on the really big pieces.

[@jasonhull5712]

So, just curious.. can we expect some 3/4 million dollar CNC machines and 50k dollar flex arms and high dollar accessories coming soon? Sponsorships and commercials, reviews of equipment I could only dream of operating let alone owning and new modern machines that cost more than my house.. ? Because this channels content is getting way too good for it not to happen. I really enjoy your content and truly appreciate your efforts put into making these videos. It’s very time consuming and tedious. It’s a commitment and most viewers don’t have a clue what is involved in making such high quality videos. I pray to the ol Iron gods that you stay in this wheelhouse because you are just dam good at it. You deserve every single viewer,subscriber,sponsor or comment you get and some. And just like others if you hit the KZbin lotto I’ll still continue to watch your videos, although this right here is the reason I keep coming back. You are quite the inspiration sir. I hope you continue on this path. I’m just a nobody in the crowd but I’m a fan of your work. You inspire me and encourage me, and entertain me and I can’t thank you enough. I hope Have a great day sir. Thanks for all your additional work bringing this project to us all out here in TV land. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

I have 1 product review coming up in all honestly. My first in 5 years. Other than that I just prefer to kinda do what I want. No cncs btw or high budgets. Atleast no time soon. I want a cnc but probably won’t do content on it because it’s boring in my opinion. I am trying hard not to sell out but yeah it’s tough since it takes so much effort and I make so little per month it’s kinda not sustainable. I’ll keep it going as long as I can because I enjoy making videos. Hopefully when I get busier I can just get more help w vids so I can keep them coming. We’ll see.

[@jasonhull5712]

@@VanoverMachineAndRepair I completely understand. Your channel should be hitting higher numbers in my opinion. I really think it’s just a matter of time. I hope you get the results you deserve before you go broke and have to take other avenues. But I do understand. And I’m not denying that CNC’s are the way to go, for manufacturing and production. But there will always be a demand for manual machining no matter what “the industry” leads folks to believe. And I’m not at all against the CNC’s. It’s just not interesting in the slightest as far as videos go. It would be one thing to have a CNC and do videos on how to program and set them up for newcomers. But everyone wants to skip the setup and just show them blasting through material. It’s great for a 30 second short. But not for the guys that enjoy the machines and processes and operations. Putting out the top notch content as you are doing, the skill level you have and ontop of that actually responding to comments, it’s only a matter of time. But this channel has such an enormous amount of potential. I’m rooting for you sir. Thank you for taking the time to reply. 🍻

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

@@jasonhull5712 thanks I am putting the work in and being patient we’ll see what happens. There will always be a need for manual in the repair sector. That’s were I am focusing so I don’t expect becoming obsolete as people always need repair.

[@RiadKhan801]

Excellent work Love your content !

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Appreciate you watching!

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

Awesome music in the background!

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

lol I don’t remember music in the background maybe I just edited last night. Is my memory really that bad lol

[@Mr2eyedjack]

2nd, on the music too!

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

@@VanoverMachineAndRepair, a very short clip I heard some metal playing. Very faint.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

@@JarheadCrayonEater ahh ok yeah love metal

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

@@VanoverMachineAndRepair, I'm a Tool fan since they started, but also a metal fan. As well as a punk fan since the 80's. That aside, I'm also a former calibration tech in the Marines, from 1999-2007, and for Lockheed from 2004-2007. I used to work in our machine shops regularly. After that I was a turbofan test engineer for Rolls-Royce down the road from the Lockheed building, and used to work in that same machine shop to fix or build our equipment. I have to tell you that you have become one of my all time favorite channels to watch! Your attention-to-detail, planning, and thought processes are next level! Thanks for all of your hard work!

[@clutch5sp989]

The tray idea is great. It could be used to hold double cheeseburgers. Still could use a drink holder....

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Agreed

[@samuelt321]

Nice work! Some video feedback: A little show to go with all the tell regarding using the little crane, would have been nice.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Very true

[@jyvben1520]

31:00 "setup for storage", keeping it together, so add a short horizontal tube to store the "dogbone" if you have to remove it regularly 34:34 not a fan of sharp corners on the yellow table

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Yeah good thoughts. Yellow table corners haven’t been an issue yet

[@CrazyCatPillu-ok4ps]

You can also place this sky hook on the trolley so that you can pick the heavy load and esaly Move that load different work places

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

True

[@MyLilMule]

Another fun project. I bet those caps got hot when cutting them off on the lathe. 😉

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Yea they were

[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

Great video. Happy 4th

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Thanks! You too!

[@bdove7939]

very good video and building process description.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Glad you liked it

[@StormbringerMM]

These hooks are so expensive. Princess auto sells small truck cranes, I put those on the mill / lathe. also, sweeeet build!

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Good idea. Thank you

[@martyn639]

Nice work, great addition.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@y0taman]

awesome another great Vanover Customs video, thank you for sharing.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Absolutely

[@lonniebrock3282]

You have a good head on your shoulders great job

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

I appreciate it

[@transmitterguy478]

Kyle, I started watching you because you were on that Josh, whats-his-Name channel. Now I watch all the time and your earlier videos too. Great job. (Josh I know your last name is Topper, I'm just foolin')🤣

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Lol welcome aboard.

[@MrNeverseeme]

I work for a company that does not exist on paper, our anti gravity machine shop is awesome.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Awesome love anti gravity

[@Dug6666666]

Looking forward to seeing it in action.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Me too

[@binomair9326]

Great work man all the best of the best

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Thanks a ton

[@miguelfernandez2325]

Practical and efficient. What else is there? Looks great.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

I appreciate it

[@robertkutz]

great work.👍👍✌✌

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@PatHardesty-q5g]

I like it , one thing and maybe not a problem, but how much weight can that tool post take , with that much leverage. Thanks

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Not sure seems to take lots of weight no issue

[@carlbyington5185]

VERY, VERy, VEry, Very, very cool !!!

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Thank you very much!

[@johneastmond9092]

Question: How long is the chain? With extensions will it go down near the floor?

[@simsapot]

Brilliant fabrication

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Thank you

[@Avos1973]

A couple of things I noticed , what’s that brand of pants you’re wearing and the boot cramp ons? Really liked this 2 part video! 👍

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Black ladder with knee pads

[@deltamachine2059]

Nice job. I need a sky hook too. There is one on ebay right now for 400 plus shipping. Well worth it. I like the riser to use it on the mill. Great idea. Just curious, is that an "A" series spindle on the american?

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

I think it is series b that’s what the plaque says. What’s series a spindle?

[@2696kyle]

Are you welding with pulse mig? Great work! Love the ingenuity. Keep it up man awesome stuff!

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

No just manually pulsed

[@WheatMillington]

I'm curious what kind of work you do in the shop for your day job?

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Job shop mostly repair. Honestly, for the last several years most of what I’ve been showing is working on equipment, but I’m trying to get away from that and do more videos on jobs. We’re doing around the shop or at least more of a mix, but I have a large quantity of videos in the bank. I’m trying to edit and get out so we can get caught up to real time.

[@markramsell454]

Bummer, was hoping they would be electric green like the lathe.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Ahh yeah

[@grandmajosephine383]

What kind of cement anchors were those? Strongest ones in your opinion?

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Hilti or redhead not the Amazon cheap ones

[@grandmajosephine383]

@@VanoverMachineAndRepair OK, thanks.

[@Jerrydmech]

Oh yeah!!

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

👍

[@mudnducs]

No pink or Kawasaki green?

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Nah

[@jasonhull5712]

I’m not as trusting as you are with hanging all that Weight off the tool post. I hope it works out well for you. I’m just not willing to risk it personally. I’d rather secure it to the bed ways or base. But you aren’t the only one, I’ve seen others taking the plunge. Nevertheless it is still great machining and fab work. 👍🏻

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Yeah seems to make sense based on logic. Idk maybe it isn’t great for it. Apparently the force on cutting is far greater than using the skyhook. I buy it in one sense but also leverage. I can see how 200 lbs 18” away is more force than a thousands pounds of force just at the cutter. I guess we’ll see.

[@snowlockk3464]

Wait a minute, wait a minute. He talks about everything but drilling and tapping the bunghole.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

lol

[@WmSrite-pi8ck]

Yeah bud, I'm getting old too.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Indeed

[@maxpec6415]

Sky hooooooooooooook !☁🪝

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Yeah boy

[@jamesadams893]

Too much talking and not enough showing the work being done.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

👍

[@wrenchbender01]

The hand gestures are distracting and quite annoying. They keep me from watching most of your videos.

[@VanoverMachineAndRepair]

Cool