I like the new intro. The first time I heard it, I thought you were riffing on the OG A-Team narration. Thumbs up.

Pin the towers so they have to stay put when you tighten the screws. Excellent job. Love the education.

I think they look great, nice work Tom! Nice chamfer block on the grinder too. love the longer format. ATB, Robin

All that’s missing on those beauties is a makers mark!

Have to admit I have not ever seen a chamfer tool like that. I will now. Another really intresting tool. Anybody out there designing ther own work holding fixture's got alot of mileage out of some of the idea's in there. Thanks for stimulating some thought.

Its nice to see that some people still appreciate beautifully designed tools.

Well done Tom, like a couple of other commentators I would like a better look at the chamfering block you used on the surface grinder.

I always can't wait to see your next contribution. You're the one I've learned the most from. Your main theme is precision through simple techniques. Thanks!

They came out beautifully - thanks Tom for taking us on the ride. Joel

Another remarkable Ox Tool completed. Thanks Tom, it is always nice to watch your masterful treatments to every aspect of a project, you are in a class of your own, IMHO, cheers!

Lots of tricks in this series. Thanks for your time to share this one. I have the same Micromaster so that’s always fun.

Tom, those turned out like jewelry. Beautiful work. I appreciate you sharing it with us.

Tom, you never cease to amaze me on your quality and workmanship. Nice job!!!!!

“Sweet chamfers, and the intersect nice in the corners”. I agree. And love that little chamfer jig.

Tom, I continue to enjoy your hand finishing efforts the most. For someone who has the depth of machining experience to take the time and the enjoyment of the hand finish exhibits the difference between a machinist and a craftsman! Well played my friend.

Absolutely amazing craftsmanship Tom. Rock on 🤘🏻

That’s for sharing Tom. I’d love to see a closer view of the chamfer grinding jig. It’s awesome

I thoroughly enjoyed this series, thanks heaps Tom.

They look awesome. Great job Tom. Please more of these videos.

Not only a great serie of built videos, also learnd a lot. Thank you for sharing your experience

Awesome seeing those finished up Tom! Great work . Thank you very much!

Awesome video series! Please keep sharing your knowledge with the test of the machining community. Your angle block for chamfering corners on the surface grinder is borderline genius.

I made a set of height adjustable V-blocks, about 10 to 15 years ago, very similar to your design, as per, the center jack screw system.. I don't use them very often, but when I do, it was because I needed to, for the strange set-up. One thing I would like to add, I ended up cutting, what would be normally considered a snap ring groove in the bases center alignment hole for the jack screw's bushing, and the groove was a bit over sized, and deeper, all in efforts to receive an O-ring. The O-ring is merely just to dampen or prevent any rotation of the jack screw, which in turn, allowed for slight adjustment, which is typically in a downwards direction. I ended up doing that as the job before the O-ring modification, the one V-block had adjusted downwards, and the location where I could reach in to acquire my measurement, was on the other side from the sinking V-block... by the time I realized what was going on, that side's clamping system to hold the part in check, was loose... then SNAGGGGGGG.... 8 days worth of work was gone, I had to start all over. I never thought this could happen, due to the clamping pressure locking the entire system down, and never thought light machining would allow the adjustment jack screw to vibrate loose and in turn, allow the center section / V-block work area to lower.. Now I know, not to take that for granted, but, just thought I would mention that, to keep an eye out or put a small thought into adapting some form of friction or clasp type system to prevent the jack nut on yours from being allowed to rotate... Good luck. Nice looking adjustable V-blocks. Oh, and another thing I incorporated into mine, beings the job I originally needed to build them for, required them to hold a cylinder / bar and an angle / taper... The top landing surfaces are hardened dowels. So, that was tricky to get those cove landing areas to match on each side, for both units I made. and yes, if you turn them upside down, the dowels will fall out. Nothing holds them in place, other then the weight of themselves. But, the point of the dowels, is for holding work, at angles, as mentioned. I have found that a secure stop and the lower side of the pair of V-blocks, is a good idea, and I made a unit that is basically, a very simplified adjustable tailstock. It doesn't do any height adjustment, it only is for control in and out, to finely tune the position of where your part in in the V-blocks... basically, in the case I made for them, it is a 3 part tool system, plus the tools to adjust the clamping or tighten/loosen things... pain in the booty to set up, but always glad to have put the time in to build the kit, when I actually need it..

Awesome work as always, Tom. The V-blocks turned out great! That surface grinder chamfering fixture is quite clever... I think I'll be cribbing that idea for use in my own shop. Cheers!

Fantastic job Tom. I learned a few new tricks on Surface Grinder setup and would REALLY like to see a video on that cool chamfer block you used. Stay safe and thanks for the series.. Fred

Tom. What a great series. If you have any more projects you could share even better. Thanks for your time and effort putting these videos together. Cheers

great project! Really enjoyed this series.

Beautiful Tom. Thinking about a set for myself. Thanks for the footage.

Super! Thanks for showing how you heat treated the parts!

Magnificent as always. Eric

Hi Tom, An enjoyable video... When i was an apprentice (many moons ago) i really liked surface grinding... Take care Paul,,

beautiful work Tom

Beautiful work Tom. Art.

Love these. Awesome work Tom!! 👍👍

Awesome and elegant project. Lovely work of precision art!

Great job Tom, thanks for sharing

I'm coming here today after a day of fighting my tools (mostly software). I've always liked doing things with my hands, and listening to you somehow makes me wonder where I'll be in one, two or three decades, and whether I'll regret my career choices.

Tom, they came out fantastic... i will definately put one in the " to do " que thanks ! Joe

Great project Tom they look great. I liked the chamfering setup you had on the surface grinder. I'd like to build a set for myself but I don't have access to a shop right now, maybe in the future.

Beautiful work Tom. 👍

Really impressive, you're fairly entertaining and I learn at the same time.

I'm pretty confident I now require a surface grinder! Awesome fun project!

Very cool project and very informative for me, thanks Tom!

As always outstanding work to the highest standard. Love it!

Really nice work Tom.

I wish I could just have one chance to work for a big name in a big shop. My eye for perfection and my ability to remember everything the first time... Man I could really do my kids proud. I've tinkered and made several things using tools. Polishing the pieces to a mirror finish. Fun times. I like watching your videos. Thank you.

I've always rotated my parts from the true working plane when finish flat grinding to avoid any dishing from heat plus always rough ground all surfaces before finishing critical dimensions to minimize distortion affecting any previously ground faces. Also haven't seen a Taft-Pierce in a few years. Cheers.

Nice project. Thanks for the video.

Fantastic Work!!!

Great project, thanks for sharing

Beautiful work truly a master of your craft

Great, now looking forward to seeing the completion of the Printing Press 🤓

Beautiful work, MASTER, hello from Spain.

I always enjoy the stunt grinding! I like to leave at least .010" on a surface to clean up with the grinder. Too many times do I find holidays if I leave less.

Really great series!

Mighty fine work.

Form, function, utility, and pleasant to look at.

The super nerd fuss master is generally accompanied by Mr. Bozo in my shop, hahaha! Thanks for the series Tom! Take care bud.

I like that tilting head grinder, that is a rare bird I have not seen one, I like those V blocks thank you.

Enjoyed everything really enjoy your videos thanks .

GREAT SERIES !!!

Great stuff Tom, thanks! Cheers, Doug

To fix the locations of those pillars, tap them around for final position, drill/ream for a pair of taper pins; drive the pins (appropriately shortened) in to lock position (and make it repeatable). Put the pins in random locations to make sure that each pillar can only be fitted in its proper place. Blind holes are not a problem as you can pull off the pillars (or drive them off through the screw holes) exposing the skinny ends of the pins. This tap/tighten/pin technique was used in the WWII bombsights (Norden or Sperry, I forget) to finalize all positions of the mechanical gearing and shafting. (I hope the parts aren't too hard for this to work.)

Thanks for all the work and the video. Just an fyi. I like the surface grinding videos as I need that instruction. Thanks.

Another beautiful Lipton tool.

Been waiting ,, great video, beautiful work there,, thanks for the lessons,,

Maybe a hollow dowel around the bolts to keep things lined up while tightening? You could still add them at this point. Keep videos coming, I learn something everyone of them.

Tom nice work I would love to make a pair thanks for sharing so great👌

hey Tom. i am enjoying this series of videos. Ya kind of lost me for a year while you searched for perfection.. I hope you found what you were looking for.. Keep up the great videos

Perhaps you could use 2 small alignment pins and a single bolt to get the risers set perfectly. Very cool project, thanks for the videos!

Good stuff, Tom!

A simpler design ; you could replace the 2 tapered "Jaws" with two 1/4" dowel pins press fit into the base and a sliding fit in the Vee's block. It's a lot less work but constrains the Vees from twisting and tilting.

My thought for how you could align the sides better would be two pins where the current bolts are, then just a single center bolt each.

51:26 Boy can I relate. I write stuff "like eggs on stove 12 min to boiling" or "paper towels, cat food, ranch dressing"

Thanks for sharing ,Tom!

Nice adjustable vee blocks

Good!! Ciao Tom, from Roma Italy

I'm still here after all these years.

Amazing blocks. Been watching the whole series. How about grinding them after the side posts are mounted? That would eliminate any offset when tightening the screws. I bet they would look amazing cold blued as well, together with that brass knob! Greetings from Sweden mr Tom.

I loved this series enough to watch every video and never touched a mill in my life. I want to see you use these in the future. Could you not have just killed out a solid pocket in a rectangular block instead of making it in five pieces?

What a beauty!

very good video..thanks for your time

Beautiful.

It would be great if we could move back towards functional things that also have an aesthetic appeal. Gives stuff a bit of soul.

Hello Tom, I see the hand wheel to the intaglio press you built / are building for your wife in the background. Any chance of seeing the completion of that project on youtube?

Awesome project Tom, would love to make a set but don't have the equipment where I work..

I wonder if you could drill a hole in the center of each V to retain a ball bearings (bearing balls?) and use them to set a round piece up at an angle.

Like allways. You are the best...

my first visit...Today! First to LIKE IT👍

Hey Tom, I have been watching your videos for several years and, been a subsciber for as long as I have been watching. At all the shops I have worked in use lots of dowel pins. So 2 pins and one 10-32 screw should do it. Do the base as a press fit and the up rights with an oversize reamer.

Very neat, thanks.

Hi Tom, thanks as always. Please show us your chamfer block that you used on your grinder, never seen that on your channel before Regards from RSA

I can see the printing press in the background , is it done?

Nice looking work, tom. Thanks for bringing us along with you. Looking at it, it is a thing of beauty. I was curious if a little more color to the tool would make it even prettier. Now hear me out, something to offset the metals that are there and draw attention to each individual piece. The brass is a nice accent, I was curious if using something like oxpho-blue or case hardening type of coloration(like they do for old guns) to the outside pillars/guides might leave the craftsmanship visible but give each part its own distinct visual in the scheme of the tool, if you see what I mean. Grinding would take off the case hardening colors so that might not work. Is there any other coloring options that I could go for if I were to make a set?

I like the SG version of the chamfermiester. What is the material? Stainless? With a steel bottom to stick to the magnet? allows the part to slide freely across.

Hey! Seeing the new intro made me wonder if you keep your whole video catalog backed up somewhere else than here on youtube? Might be a silly question but as you say, they do contain some truly valuable knowledge of techniques, tools and methods and it would be a real shame if for some reason even just a few of them got lost. Thank you for sharing your life in the shop with us and have a nice day!

Nice work Tom, that coolant gets messy though anyone suggest a FIX???

full fat series , thanks tom (overseas student)

can we just take a moment to appreciate that drop of Ali 20:30 ! Wow

Tom says, “I like to file...” If you want to see some of Tom’s fancy filing, take a look at his series on building a “baby” Wilton vise! I watched an old Jimmy Stewart movie the other day - “Carbine Williams”. He supposedly built a prototype of what became the WWII M1 Carbine from an old car axle using only a hacksaw & files (must’ve had a drill for the bore, eh?). When I first saw that movie in the ‘50s, I thought it was impossible. Decades later I saw Tom Lipton use files. Now I believe it’s possible. Heck, there must be 100 people on the planet who can file like that.