Heavy Duty Steady Rest Episode 1

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oxtoolco

11 жыл бұрын

First installment of the fabrication of a large lathe steady rest.

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@user-zh7sg9ev1c 2 жыл бұрын

As always, learned a lot. Thank you for your work

@tittlek 11 жыл бұрын

Tom I love your blog, and I'm really glad you've got on KZfaq. There are so many little things that you do that I can pick up on video that you'd probably never take the time to address in a written format. I've just picked up my first, very small, mill and find these videos a huge help in learning how to use the machine. I have a steady rest for my Clausing on my list of things to do. Keep up the good work! Great hammer too!

@oxtoolco 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, The table covers are made from 5mm plywood from a wine crate manufacturer nearby. They have a wood cleat that fits the tee slot glued and screwed to the plywood. They keep most of the chips out of the slots and provide an uninterrupted work surface. Thanks for the comments, Regards, Tom

@oxtoolco 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Earl, The Ceratip cutter in this video is a no go on aluminum. The insert geometry is basically flat and not correct for soft materials like aluminum. I have another cutter I use for soft materials like plastic and aluminum. Take a look at AB tools Shear Hogs for a wonderful surfacing tool for soft materials. For the home shop I would suggest making or investing in a couple of sizes of flycutter heads for your soft material needs. They produce good finishes and are cheap. Regards, Tom Lipton

@gentharris 10 жыл бұрын

I just love your stuff and keep it up no matter how long you have been doing this stuff you ALWAYS learn something if you want to and I DO

@SalvatoreHP 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Tom always looking forward to a long project my eyes will be peeling Sal

@outsidescrewball 11 жыл бұрын

Changing jaws is such a chore....going to get that ratchet setup....nice!!! Thanks for the tip!! Also, learned the use of the height gage off the surface plate, never thought of that....I was like duh!!

@oxtoolco 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, No particular advantage. For me its on the same side of the machine I'm standing on. Also my quill has a nice readout on it that is really fast to set a quick zero on. You cant see in the video's but you can hear it sometimes. Its my knee feed that I made from a 1/2 inch drill. I can still use a wrench to adjust the knee but find the quill handier for small adjustments. Regards, Tom

@hashgeek929 2 жыл бұрын

At 9:02 He mentions that “it’s got that mill scale that’s kinda hard to cut through”, which I’m interpreting to mean it is hot-rolled steel plate.

@tobyw9573 6 жыл бұрын

To prevent spring, cut both sides almost through to release the tension, then finish.

@OneTequilaTwoTequila 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Tom has said "Umm" a million times in his videos yet? He's got to be close.

@melgross 3 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of 14” metal cutting blades from Diablo with this type of tooth. It’s proven to make very good cuts in steel and stainless (it’s rated for both). It’s also inexpensive at $65-70 a blade. So far, pretty durable too.

@patrickcraig6032 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@gusmcgussy3299 3 жыл бұрын

"I need 8 inches....a little more than 8 inches" - Tom Lipton... Thats what SHE said!!!!!!!

@tyhuffman5447 6 жыл бұрын

Next time you need to damp vibrations try strapping one of your deadfall hammers to your setup. I think you will find more vibration suppression in a deadfall hammer of sufficient size. Make sure to securely and firmly attach the deadfall, the hammer will do no good if it is loosely attached. Of course anything filled with shot of sand will work as well, looking for at least 25% of the weight of the item you want to damp.

@billyproctor9714 9 жыл бұрын

Your nupla green hammer tip is a nylon tip and has replacements available from 1-3" in 1/2" incraments

@oxtoolco 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Billy, Thanks for the comment and information. Cheers, Tom

@KnolltopFarms 9 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff, just hunting the archives again. Hope you're well...Aloha, Chuck

@oxtoolco 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Chuck, Digging deep I see. Thanks for the comment. Best, Tom

@SlowEarl1 11 жыл бұрын

Great video.if you we're using that cutter on some 304 stainless what would you run for spindle speed and how much depth of cut could you go and also 303.t

@EverettWilson 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom -- you've mentioned in more recent videos how machinists with more experience will smoke the newer guys in getting things done. I didn't doubt you, but it's still incredible to see -- and incredibly evident in this video!

@oxtoolco 8 жыл бұрын

+Everett Wilson Hi Everett, Thanks for the nice comment. Cheers, Tom

@SlowEarl1 11 жыл бұрын

how does the cutter work on aluminum and what would you run for a spindle speed and feed. thanks for the quick response to the other comments.

@alexclifton4922 11 жыл бұрын

What is the advantage is to using the quill to feed in z as opposed to the knee?

@DaddyFattyDFN 10 жыл бұрын

Apparently the flea markets in your are are much better than the ones in my area. I'll be making the covers for my mill slots later today. I really enjoy how little time you have to waste grabbing tools. I struggle with calling a job complete before the work area is returned to normal.

@oxtoolco 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, Went this Sunday. New meatloaf episode coming out on new acquisitions. One of my tricks is when I think I'm not in the mood to work in the shop I just start by doing a little cleanup. Pretty soon that turns into full blown operations. Its like warming up and stretching before exercise. Regards, Tom

@DaddyFattyDFN 10 жыл бұрын

oxtoolco Hey, Tom, My first trip to a flea market in years yesterday was not fruitful. If I was looking for art on velvet I'd be covered up. The "tool" booths were stocked with fresh from china junk. It reminded my of the tool section of a Big Lots, aka The Free Museum of Bad Ideas. I did get my slot covers made and I am enjoying the videos greatly. Joe

@blackt0wer 10 жыл бұрын

Get a GoPro and mount it to a headband! This is great work

@gripWIN 11 жыл бұрын

Great work! You rather 'gloss over' Layout, on the Vee-cuts, (to fit lath ways). How is that done? (In your caliber of work).

@louisalleva1381 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom thanks you for the tip, I order the non spill oil container from Little Machine Shop in US....

@jiml9944 8 жыл бұрын

I would raise quill and lock it. Raise table to make the cuts. More rigid. Also, forget the vise- clamp the flat face to the table and use end mills. To each his own

@oxtoolco 8 жыл бұрын

+Jim L Hi Jim, You are quite correct. More than one way to skin cats in machine land. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

@wanabear5716 10 жыл бұрын

first of all nice videos and thank you for your contributions..It seems you can get things done so efficiently i thought i was already subscribed but must have been mistaken..I look forward too going back through all your videos..Keep up the good work.!!Always wondered what a height gage was used for :D..Now i know..

@oxtoolco 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Wana bear, Thanks for the subscription and comment. Best, Tom

@kdesign101 8 жыл бұрын

Perfect circle ;) ;)

@martineastburn3679 3 жыл бұрын

What not any 6" Kant Twist ? I know old May 2013.

@clintcaddell1040 7 жыл бұрын

Tom, what is the brand name of the end mill cutter you use in this video? Want to get one to try out on my Bridgeport 2HP.... Also, what did you use to cut the 45 degree slot in the base plate of the stand?

@oxtoolco 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Clint, Its a Kyocera www.carbidedepot.com/MTP90-150-75W-P20009.aspx I think I used an square endmill and tilted the part at 45. I don't actually remember. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

@gwoloshyn 8 жыл бұрын

Tom, What are you using to power the draw bar on top of your mill? Great videos, I'm learning alot.

@oxtoolco 8 жыл бұрын

+gwoloshyn Hi Gw, Not sure I understand your question. I don't have a power drawbar. I'm all manual up there. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

@mclarpet 10 жыл бұрын

Please Tom, how do they make those crazy captions - automatically or is someone on drugs ? If the latter - what are they on, where did they get it and why did they take so much ?

@philipmonday2295 10 жыл бұрын

did the flame cutting process harden the outer skin of that plate??

@oxtoolco 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Philip, Yes it does a little. Its so thin that its not a real big problem. Plasma scale can be a real problem however. Cheers, Tom

@robertegan3889 2 жыл бұрын

I may have missed it. Is that hot rolled or cold rolled steel? I really enjoy watching you work. It's very fluid. You are a true artist of your craft!

@HolmbergarnSH Жыл бұрын

It is hot rolled steel, as it still got millscale on it. Cold rolled steel does not have mill scale on it.

@axolpolly3366 10 жыл бұрын

hello oxtoolco' super excellent job you got there man,i like it, Huge steady rest project,milling machine job look great you handle your toy very will,just wondering what brand name that milling machine? all the best and happy working your project.thanks for your sharing your skill looking forward for more,thanks again.

@oxtoolco 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Axol, Thanks for the comment. The mill is a 9 x 42 Acra brand Bridgeport clone. Best, Tom

@axolpolly3366 10 жыл бұрын

thank you Tom. all the best, axol.

@gayle3860 9 жыл бұрын

cool video! What are you listening to on the radio when you can hear it above the machinery?

@oxtoolco 9 жыл бұрын

Gayle Strand Hi Gayle, Old school rock and roll. The KZfaq music robots ended that during video shooting. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

@ChristopherTate 7 жыл бұрын

Specifically, it's KSAN, 107.7 "The Bone", broadcasting from just south of San Francisco. www.1077thebone.com/

@gusbisbal9803 9 жыл бұрын

Tom, no cutting oil on the ban saw?

@oxtoolco 9 жыл бұрын

***** Hi Gus, Not on the vertical band saw. The wheels are covered with rubber so oil can cause some problems. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

@derrnav1530 6 жыл бұрын

With bi-metal blades I do not use any cutting fluid when cutting steel or Ti.

@Steve_Just_Steve 8 жыл бұрын

Tom, did you end up showing the job the steady rest was for? I cant seem to find it. Thanks again for all you share. Steve Edit: LOL. "Never met a $2 hammer I could pass up" that will probably go on your headstone haha

@oxtoolco 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, The steady rest is for the rolls on the etching press. Haven't done them yet. They will be near the end of the project as they are not needed until the end. They are heavy and take up a lot of floor space. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

@Steve_Just_Steve 8 жыл бұрын

Great! Can't wait. I probably should have paid better attention. I remember you stating that you were going to leave those until last because of them being so bulky, I just didn't put 2 and 2 together. Thank you very much for the reply and giving so many of us such a great show to watch that is both informative and entertaining! Two qualities that very rarely come packaged together and most certainly not easily achieved!

@paultavres9830 5 жыл бұрын

What about a face shield in front of your camera Might be a fun cool project

@KingRatt 9 жыл бұрын

I hear the Rock and Roll in the background. Old hippie?

@oxtoolco 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Rat, Spawn of hippies. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

@KingRatt 9 жыл бұрын

LOL

@gentharris 10 жыл бұрын

Set the height guage before you move it at 55 min lol gotta love the classic rock background music I like a little British steel in the background, too bad they dont let us have radios at my work the religious fanatics screwed it up for everyone

@oxtoolco 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Gent, That probably would have saved me some indicating time. The whole radio thing on YT is a load of bunk. Had to switch to classical because all the greedy rockers want their vigg for any airtime. Best, Tom

@grahamsengineering.2532 9 жыл бұрын

Great vid Ox but from one machinist to another please loose the gloves around rotating equipment, very scary. Keep up the great vid's, very informative.

@oxtoolco 9 жыл бұрын

Graham O'Keeffe Hi Graham, Thanks for your concern. I have an open mind about gloves in the shop. Here is an article I wrote about wearing gloves while using machinery. You may find it interesting. oxtool.blogspot.com/2013/07/gloves-in-machine-shop.html I don't expect everybody to agree with me or change their minds about the dogma associated with gloves near machines. Driving your car in traffic or playing high school football is far more dangerous than anything you can do on a lathe or mill but its completely accepted and nobody gives it a second thought. Regards, Tom

@grahamsengineering.2532 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom love your blog on gloves in the workshop and you hit the nail on the head with it. I have the Hyflex Gloves that you talk about and yes they are fantastic. Great for Assembly work and doing Hydraulic Repairs. I too wear them where needed even on the Mill, but not on the Lathe full stop. The Lathe is too unforgiving and me being old school where we were taught to polish with our hands in close proximatey gloves will catch very easily. That is the main concern for me. I'm in the miniature live steam fraternity in Australia and hence do a lot of varied work in the workshop from patternmaking, machining, jig making, welding, boilermaking and etc. Again thank you for your wonderful video. I'll be watching more of them as time permits. Cheers Graham.

@stargatefred 6 жыл бұрын

Graham O'Keeffe c

@sass1ap 9 жыл бұрын

all the you tube machinists are into blue sharpie, just buy a can of dykem, its cheaper in the long run

@oxtoolco 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, You cant put a can of Dykem in your pocket. It also takes longer to dry. I do like the smell od Dykem better than Sharpie. Now if we could get dykem to load empty sharpies with blue dykem we would have a winner. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

@sass1ap 9 жыл бұрын

That would definitely be a winner for sure :)