WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY: PANZER I swing arm and drive sprocket hub fabrication and engine test!

The whole workshop pulls together to get these parts fabricated and restored!
This is a running PANZER I Ausf. B (1 of only 6 in the world).
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[@jamesroseby3823]

That 20minute episode felt like 5minutes, it was so absorbing. Loving this and can’t wait to see a running Pzkw I at the other end.

[@stevengriffin7873]

Yes I agree,I think 1 hour would be more like it but I suppose they only have so much time to produce these videos.

[@jemc4276]

The level of craftsmanship in this workshop is truly astounding to watch. Thanks Kurt!

[@maxcleveland3446]

There's a good lesson here. Kiddies, seek out these geezers who know all the tricks of any trade.. and LEARN!

[@Derek-je6vg]

Agree

[@NSYresearch]

Once again, I'm so impressed by the skill of these chaps. No university can teach this stuff .... it's just practice practice practice

[@c1ph3rpunk]

Interspersed with oops, oops, crap, oops, shite, crap, damn it, ahhhhh, there it is.

[@stevengriffin7873]

Skilled enough by nature.Practice and schools can only do so much.Talent is a gift only some have in any field.I know one of my uncles if he was still here could do some seriously good work.

[@samrodian919]

Yes only the "University of working life" can give you those sort of skills and an apprenticeship is the all important start.

[@stevengriffin7873]

@@samrodian919 Yes very true.But when it comes to skilled craftsmen there are those that have it and those that don't.That's where recognizing and nurturing and encouraging such abilities is so important.Much more than gender studies etc.

[@fedupamerican6534]

It should be called Workmanship Wednesdays. The quality of work is simply out of this world. Greetings from America

[@boogiewoogiebubbleboy2877]

What do ya mean, that's all you got time for this week? Not again. I was just getting into that! Don't you just love it when a plan comes together. Every man with a skill. Every man pulling together building a machine that will look good, work, and show everyone that team work really does work. Great work, fellas.👍⚒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇦🇮🇱

[@parkucret6204]

Seeing these videos makes me appreciate how much work goes into producing vehicles like this. You lads are fantastic at what you do, keep it up!!

[@richardwylie07]

Kurt are you getting ‘jacked’?!! 😂

[@knudvoecking]

The "boys" are worth their weight in gold.

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

Too bl**dy right !

[@davidbutterfield2949]

It’s a joy to watch craftsman at work. Awesome as always 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@1chish]

This should be part of every school curriculum so we can bring new generations into the world of engineering. Whats not to like about making things? Good to see young guys involved on these projects but they only get their skills from the older guys. Well done Aus Armour!

[@gasgaslex_photos]

Would be great to see you guys do a colab with Kurtis from Cutting Edge Engeneering

[@michaelmcclown5593]

I don't think they can afford Kurtis.

[@iainburgess8577]

It'd be nice! Unfortunately, they've got a skilled machinist in house, and I don't think there's anything the lads can't do, that Kurtis Could, and is needed for the museum.

[@sniperfi4532]

@@michaelmcclown5593I don’t think money would be an issue and Kurtis is a reasonable man. I’d be more worried about the time he has as Kurtis is usually pretty busy.

[@michaelmcclown5593]

@@sniperfi4532 He is indeed.

[@allaboutboats]

Great episode! Love my Workshop Weds!

[@billgreen4388]

Makes my Wednesday complete😄

[@user-py6oc4jo6c]

I want to thank you blokes for resurrecting one of my favourite German vehicles. My first love in german light Panzers is the Panzer II, and this tank caught my fancy when studying the 1939 and 1940 Polish and French campaigns. --Bob Bailey in Maine, USA

[@jetnavigator]

Kurt, great job on filming and editing. Very professional. Music can be polarising but I think it's very well placed in these videos.

[@jackmoorehead2036]

That may end up the fastest Panzer 1 ever. Love seeing real machinists doing their magic, no CNC or Auto feed, just skilled hands and eys turning a block of steel into a precision part.

[@davidkaminski615]

I love the fact that once you slap some paint on them, the "homemade" parts are indistinguisable from the original parts. You guys are magicians!

[@georgedistel1203]

Slick crew, I was amazed at the lathe operator manually feeding everything .

[@oldbloke204]

I really don't travel much but I really should make the effort to get up and see this place. Great stuff as always guys.

[@scottcrawford7310]

Another great Workshop Wednesday

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

My Dad told me that the metal work that was normal, routine stuff was originally done for railroad suspensions and for Naval ships' drive components; the metal work these talented metal workers do at Oz Armour is one-off, specialty stuff. The original tanks were made in immense factories with huge machines; most of the work was done by stamping the metal when it was newly made, and thus comparably soft, with just outrageously(by today's standards) huge hydraulic presses. Then they would be finished, using huge milling machines - so everything was done quickly and easily, by the manufacturer's point-of-view. This is how they made so MANY of these magnificent machines. They destroyed most of them after the war, as soon as they could. Many of the armored vehicles we have were found relatively recently, they were buried in bogs and thought to be lost; but the cold fresh water and it's mud actually preserved them. But the engineering CAN be understood, and replicated. This is why these videos are so absorbing; you have to remember, the whole world used to be done this way. You start to understand the forces involved by thinking of the making of these individual parts - that they used to stamp out those swing arms and drive assembly housings by the dozens every shift, and then assembled them in huge plants that were underground and hidden from the Allied heavy bombers, and then shipped by train to the front, where they would fight for a while and then the crew would have to destroy their tanks as they had small mechanical problems or ran out of fuel and then abandon these magnificent, expensive machines - after they blew them up. The men in this shop have done videos showing how they straighten armor plates that are over an inch thick and then blown apart - the force needed to do that to that high quality steel, THAT thick, is just mind boggling. What a waste of resources that whole war was; and you can just imagine the expense and effort put into those tanks recently sent to Ukraine - and the ones us Western countries send them are the old, used stuff. Well, enough ancient history; sorry about that. So, keep up the good work, Oz Armour Workshop; and Thank you for making these magnificent old machines come back to life from wheel-barrow loads of scrap steel bits and pieces that are all that's left of the Nazi Reich's world-conquering machines. see you next week.

[@Masterbaconator]

When that music kicks in i always know the episode is nearly over, great work as ever

[@Rhinexing]

These fellas are true artisans. I'm always impressed with the attention to detail that is put into every piece that is made.

[@townsville69]

Lathing metal is always fascinating to me. Great job Glenn.

[@davidcreager1945]

You have some very Awesome and Amazing people there at the Museum !! Thank you for sharing your Fantastic Museum on KZbin ! As i will Never be able to see the Museum in person ! So very glad these Awesome Machines have a great forever home !!! 🇺🇸 / 🇦🇺 ❤️🤍💙

[@markscheffers5841]

Aussie Armour A-team Assemble!!!

[@54mgtf22]

The chip didn’t fall far from the block with Beau and Glen. Love your work, AusArmour 👍

[@tompayne4945]

I don't know about anyone else here, nut I'd LOVE a rolling total of man hours each project episode.I think it would put all your graft into perspective!

[@c1ph3rpunk]

Man, it has to be thousands of hours into some of those vehicles.

[@Hugofreddie]

I cut my teeth on a four jaw before everyone started saying things were impossible. It's good to see a proper machinist in action. It's an art to run a manual lathe that's fast being lost

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

Me too, I was watching his final adjustments of each jaw like a Hawk. It took me AGES to acquire that knack of the slightest of taps with the key, then retighten

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

With the "right tools", you are able make nearly everything! This is normally an expression I use when seeing a tool being used for something which it is definitely not intended for, but in this case it is very fitting!

[@stevelyons1962]

More from Glen please, really would like to see more of the lathe fabrication process.

[@ctid107]

That went so quickly, time does indeed fly when you're having fun.

[@stephenhall7176]

Can’t wait until next Wednesday. I enjoy these videos so much!

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

The fabrication skills of your team is phenomenal. I get how as a museum the goal is to preserve history, but personally I find, "this is how we recreated a drive sprocket" much more interesting than "now we install a drive sprocket". Maybe if we know the story behind the drive sprocket, then I'm more interested, but I suspect we wouldn't get very detailed level of information about it. Also glad the engine is a runner!

[@luftwicker07]

Too freaking cool guys. Can't wait to see this one finished.

[@skyraider8793]

Your team is very good, I can't wait for additional episodes.

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

That engine was beautifully gnarly when they got it to run, Am DYING to see that PzKpfw I running with that superb sound

[@stevengriffin7873]

It's great to see a family not just a great team getting it done.I like watching Bo at work.He's just like someone I knew at school that grew up to be a really decent human being.I'd like to be there to see the Tiger 1 one running around.I like the late steel wheeled ones and to my knowledge there are none running.The one at Samaur should be at some point but I think Queensland is more budget friendly than France.

[@Arachnikadia]

Love these episodes but I wish they were longer.

[@davidkimmel4216]

Fantastic. Enjoy watching your team making anything that puts them to a challenge. Unbelievable performance

[@jeffkeith637]

Love Workshop Wednesday

[@nevillegoddard4966]

Excellent work guys! I just love that youse can make your own drive sprocket. It's gonna be fascinating how the sprocket teeth ring gear is made I can't wait! 😃👍!

[@UAuaUAuaUA]

The workshop wednesdays give an impression of how much work and time it takes to do such restaurations. I did similar work with turbines, and office people always vastly underestimated the time it took to get it running again.

[@mikewinkelman7015]

You are all the best bunch of fabricators I've ever seen. A joy to watch.

[@bobvines00]

When you guys said that as a privately-run Museum that you had to stay within a budget and therefore couldn't get things like casting done, it reminded me that there are at least two Foundrymen in your area (also on KZbin). One is in Australia and the other, I think, is in New Zealand. There is another Foundry (on KZbin) in Mississippi, U.S.A., that casts steel items, starting from worn out automotive brake disks which provide good quality material to start with. And, I've got several books on how to build literal backyard cast iron/steel Foundries, so I'm sure that if you guys were willing (and permitted by your insurance!), you might be able to set up a small Foundry out behind your workshop to cast some items that you need in your restorations -- if your local small Foundries aren't willing to or can't do that foundry work for you.

[@realkekec4028]

9:50 What a sweet sound,magic.

[@Kaptain13Gonzo]

The amount of time required to recreate 80yo [give or take] machines of war from salvaged parts, original drawings or even a few photos is amazing. Originally made in factories with all the required jigs and machines, plus castings, these craftsmen have to 'make do' with what they have and their results speak for themselves. I love this channel. Well done "boys".

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Hello folks, For me it is always breathtaking to see how parts are produced in the workshop that can no longer be found for the restoration of army vehicles. It is a testament to an excellent method of metalworking and special craftsmanship. For me it is extra disappointing that I no longer have the opportunity to come to Australia and visit this great museum. Fortunately, I enjoy every vlog of yours, so I'm looking forward to the next vlog and sending you love from the Netherlands

[@Duffy3074]

Brilliant engineering 😊

[@Paulvanacker1]

Not only entertaining but highly educational. Best time of the week is Workshop Wednesday. Thank you Kurt. Awesome as always.

[@Sourdo1]

Who ever is selecting the random images for the inserts is spot on. Keep up the good work!

[@VFRSTREETFIGHTER]

Every time the ending music starts to play I'm disappointed because I don't want to episode to end! Great work and another great episode.

[@stevenhicks8625]

Another behind the scenes look that doesn’t disappoint ! Twenty minutes went by way too fast. Nice work as always fellas

[@AW-Services]

WOW !! This video is the perfect showcase of talent, ability, engineering & historic restoration. The owner of this museum has most definitely invested in the very best people for the job. Sheer excellence. Many thanks

[@russwoodward8251]

It sounds like a tank motor to me. Really great presentation today. Thanks!

[@frenchroast1355]

I have a small hobby lathe, milling machine and welder, so every time you guys break out your tools I devour what you do. Sad to say, I feel like selling my stuff and entering a monastery after watching you at work.

[@rancor2753]

Fantastic Guys! 👍👍👍

[@davidlawrencebanks4610]

Awesome brothers!! So good to watch 👍👍👍👍

[@stevemull2002]

I could watch stuff like this for HOURS, its so watchable

[@timothywood4402]

Amazing work yet again Boys !!!!!

[@richardphelan8414]

All your machining is done old school on manual machines No CNC equipment ,you are so fortunate to have the quality of craftsman ,like Beau and Glen and the rest of the crew it's amazing the workmanship ,I worked as a machinist for a number of years and I can appreciate what you mates accomplish ,it's Brilliant workmanship Lads

[@nickpritchard1718]

Brilliant engineering skills as always. Love watching, keep up the great work👍

[@Big.Al.3]

Yet again, a very interesting film. Showing the skill of your workforce 😊

[@user-ho1fg8xm3i]

Just brilliant, so many of these skills could be lost.

[@barrysharp9792]

As everyone has already commented, the skill level of these lads is astounding. I would say it's probably higher than an original German made machine. Keep up the good and entertaining work.

[@patchmack4469]

as ever i watch these vids, i get so into the action, 20 minutes seems to pass in just a few never ceases to amaze me the amount of work and effort going into these projects, the manufacturing, replication of parts from all angles, makes me appreciate even more the industrial scale and technology used to build these amazing machines

[@charlessorrell1226]

My ex father in law was coxswain on one of these at Omaha Beach. One of my uncles red one of the onto Omaha Beach on the 11th wave of the invasion. My 1st ship when I got out of Great Lakes was AKA 103 USS RANKIN. She could carry cargo for support and tanks. She carried LCM & LCVP landing craft stored on her cargo hatches. My next ship was USS SHANGRI LA CV38. An aircraft carrier in Tonkin Gulf. I used the LCVP often when we were anchored off shore for liberty.

[@dnbeckmann]

well done, guys!

[@janvanginneken5387]

What a wonderful pleasant workplace, love to work there

[@garymucher4082]

Easy to see how everyone enjoys rebuilding these old pieces of military equipment. I have to say, I would too...

[@schwabrichard9829]

That is some masterful cooperation! Hat`s off to our Australian cousins!!!

[@donlunn792]

Absolutely brilliant channel guys. Love seeing the skills from everyone. But! You need to tidy up the pad on the ram of the press. 😀😀

[@michaelguerin56]

Good progress. Nice work gentlemen.

[@paulorchard7960]

Just like a bought one!🇦🇺👍

[@MGB-learning]

Always an Outstanding video and presentation.

[@aserta]

2:07 with an open dye like that, you can fix that by tacking a few fingers. It's that first 2 seconds of the bend until the motion builds momentum that matters and a tacked finger will hold the plates centered.

[@timwerner7771]

That hydraulic press has such amazing power. To see the thick steel bend into shape seemingly easily. Very cool! Thank you

[@ursamajor7468]

Yes !! The best thing about Wednesdays! 👍😎

[@billyponsonby]

The cost of these restorations must be huge. Maybe we will get to meet the owner and his cfo. They deserve some recognition too imo.

[@user-wr4se6qg6n]

Wow that a great job great videos can’t wait for the next video 👍👍👍

[@wrecks02]

Beau.. The tank restorer who keeps on giving... Is there anything he can't fab?

[@saschapulkowski4413]

That lathe looks like a Colchester if I'm not mistaken. I had good times working with the triumph model.👍

[@josephkerley363]

Your mechanical magicians are always amazing! Talent, skill, and creativity all wrapped up in the team.

[@nicolapellegrino1072]

Your level of craftsmanship is jaw-dropping. Simply, I remain astonished every time I see the results you achieve with the tools you use... that's amazing.

[@markstrauss4964]

This is Tank “Crack”, irresistible viewing, very impressive craftsmanship and teamwork! Way to go!

[@TheKimmer1969]

Thanks Kurt and everbody in the shop. It is a joy to watch. Well done, Guys!!! (PS! I could watch a whole hour of this) Greetings from Denmark

[@notchboy]

Looking good guys.

[@dankorolyk5917]

Always a joy to watch the craftsmanship involved

[@jerka7]

Great vid. Really interesting watching the machining, too. Great skills all round.

[@johnbradshaw354]

Great video Kurt indeed showing team work can make miracles become reality. Well done all!

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@peterwright217]

top work there guys. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gunrunner35]

Again, and as usual, another great episode! So much fun to watch and simply amazed at what can be done by trained, experienced, skilled "lads". I'm still in awe that Glen machined that part from square stock! And to watch the drive sprocket come together from parts! I was like, that is so incredible! It just shows that with some tools and know-how you can literally make almost anything. Can't wait to see to the Pzkpfw 1 run again! Keep up the great work guys! I can't wait for next Wednesday's episode. Cheers from Florida!

[@bk0681]

its taken me near a month to go through everything youve posted. this morning was my first new episode i was able to catch real time. i cant tell you how much ive learned in the past few weeks. stainless steel weld strength, massive side mills, how thin armor actually is!!! and finally i had a question answered of do you guys have a mill? all of you are great craftsmen and love your preservation of this side of history. and kurt....grate work!

[@MrLeo2A6]

Wow fantastic work guys

[@tomwarner2468]

It would be so cool to work in that place !! I tried turning crankshafts on my old 1902 bench type lathe it shook it apart!

[@kalnieminen65]

I just love this channel. Such quality workmanship and great personalities make this a very enjoyable show. Hats off to you men at the Museum!

[@Reezour_Waargh]

Впечатляет! А в Кубинском музее такие экземпляры стоят редкие, вот бы их отреставрировать так же круто как вы делаете. Один Маус (Mouse) мог бы занять несколько лет жизни😅

[@marky657]

You guys do such an amazing job. I marvel at your guy's attention to detail. I always look forward to the workshop Wednesday.

[@steveaustin62]

God bless the Boilermakers.

[@ChrisHipkiss]

Fantastic!