Pretty much watched all 611 over the years Tom. Def some gems if not most of them. Thank you.

I was a Central tool dealer when I was in the automotive business. The micrometer is an automotive crankshaft mike. As you said it is sized for connecting rod journals and most mains. I had them and used them extensively for grinding crankshafts, On a rare occasion I would have to break out the 2-3 for some of the larger shafts. Thanks for sharing.

Hi... Just realized no video in a long time! I hope all's well - and Merry Christmas! Please send a word... looking forward for more 2024 meatloafs... :)

Hi Tom, thanks for contributing these videos. I've learnt so much from you. Downloaded everything, some real gems in your older videos. Keep up the great work, cant wait to see more on the Etching Press.

One of the reasons we buggered up case screws is that Japanese PHILLIPS were not, they were JIS

Whenever I find a channel like yours I frequently binge watch their whole catalog. You have fantastic content, lighting and sound. When you have a dry spell caused by various reasons like moving shops I will go back and re-watch your content.

Hi Tom, it's been great to see you producing content again. On the subject of Japanese case screws, the reason that people struggled with them is that they were not Philips, or Posidirve, but JIS (Japanese Industrial System) instead. I used to have a set of JIS impact bits just for the purpose.

327 Chevy main bearing journals are 2.030 and connecting rods are 2.0. Common undersizes for reconditioned crankshafts are - .010 - .020 so that would be the perfect mike for an engine builder.

I live in Japan and I love Vessel screwdrivers. I used to like Snap-on but now I would take Vessel any day. Super precision fit, well hardened so they never get bunged up by a difficult screw, and super comfortable in the hand.

When after years i'm trying things for myself i go back through the catalog and pick up things i didn't pick up when newly released.

Went through a few times over the years but I’m still waiting on the printing press lol one of my favorite series

Hope you're doing ok tom. It's been a while since we've heard from ya

I’ve been through all the videos and rewatched quite a few. They are a valuable resource for newbies, wannabes (like myself) and anyone who wants to get a perspective on a given topic. I love new content but we need to preserve all of this for future viewers as new people discover the channel. Thanks, Tom for your willingness to teach and spend your time passing along your knowledge. We appreciate it.

I've watched all of your content, and learned a lot about machining and fabrication. Having virtual mentors like you and the other youtube machinists/fabricators helped me pursue my career. You put out more than Thisoldtony.. what's his excuse!

2:00 those fastners are meant for clamping together kitchentops on the bottom side

Yup, watched them all Tom. Thanks for all the learning!

You brought back memories about stuck case Phillips screws. I recently picked up a Vessel bit set and I am impressed by the quality of their bits. Vera makes a similar impact driver with swapping bits that is a real shop gem.

Hope everything is well with you and I miss seeing your content.

The "drawer bolts" are designed for pulling kitchen worktops together. In the UK they would probably be called Worktop Zipbolts.

I watched a ton of old videos when I discovered your channel, and you’re right: there are gems to be found. I particularly enjoyed the Boley Vise Mount video: fun to watch, lots of good advice, and it encouraged me to build stuff using metal.

That bolt is cool, first I've seen with the gear... these are common for countertops (mitered corner joint)

Those Vessel are also JIS form, slightly different than Philips and just what is needed for Japanese motorcycles.

I have watched them all. Amazing amount of expertise shared. Thank you - I wouldn't be where I am on machining without your video contributions.

Tom, you're a beautiful person from the heart, it's always a pleasure to watch .. cheers Phil.

I'm not sure I've watched every video you've posted, but I've probably watched some episodes as many as 4 or 5 times. I like watching these videos of obscure tools you've purchased as much, if not more, than machining videos. I pick up quite a few ideas from the unique engineering that goes into these tools.

Thank you Tom for all the great tools and great news.Congratulations for the 611 videos on YT.Cheers.Angel.

Tom, fantastic stories about great people and new tools. I too discovered the Vessel screwdrivers a couple years ago and instantly loved how well the JIS crosspoint engages every 'phillips' head near it. Haven't slipped out (cammed out) once since. I must confess I've seen all 600+ videos you have uploaded. Several of them more than once as I'm a slow learner 😂. All the best to you.

I have a matching mag v block from SPI, & a similar little indexer with the same functions and a 5" Buck adjust-tru chuck. Looks to be the same base casting as yours + they made a tailstock. I have a Plumb 1/2" ratchet & 12" extension somewhere. If I can find them, I'll lay'm on you at the BASH. Thanks for all the cool videos.

Those drawbolts were very common for mitered formica counters back in the day.

That Central micrometer was configured for use in measuring automotive crankshaft journal diameters. One shortcoming of that screwdriver is that the tip is not replaceable. The "old" percussive impact tools you refer to had multiple tips, and you could even use them to loosen small cap screws. On the plus side, the merchandiser named after a lengthly Brazilian river only wants about $13.50 for it. I've watched at least half of your videos. Many thanks, Tom.

I've personally watched most of your videos and always learned something new. I would actually like to go back through and watch most of them again since I have alot more machining experience now and I'm sure I would pick up some more tips

For us that do fall back to rewatch yours & other creators older content, here's one for you, that I wached just an hour ago. 2016 "Machinist Apprentist box (Long format) ! Why? because my interest to learn more about the history of The Kennedy Co. & the differant models by year. When you did that video 7yrs back, I was still paying machine shops for their services.Wasn't till 2019 that I bought my first Lathe.(SB 9 jr). Any who, July 5th I a date with a young man south of me that posted Machinist Tools on FB MP.. Yes, went for a Blake coaxial, but Starrett & B&S said they needed a good home too :-). Wasn't till I saw Randy's last video that showed his Kennedy 256 that I realisted, Damn, "I have the same box"! My first one, now Iam hooked! Pop in and see how this old 70yr + 4 yr Apprentist did organizing his tool boxes. I may never be a true machist, but damn I love finding and collecting good tools! Bear in Tx.

Tom, I can tell you with great certainty that I watched your entire back catalogue, and am one of those persons who knows better than to ask about the etching press ;-)

Tom, the man, the legend! The man who can feel if something is hardened with his bare hands!! 😋 #SupermanEatYourHartOut

I'm not gonna swear I've seen every one, but certainly most of your videos. Enjoy all the videos, and always look forward to seeing one from you. If You need to take some time to get you running for fun again, take it. Only live once, and if you take as break or something, I'll still be here. I bet alot of your followers would.

You do have a library of excellent content. Your baby Wilton videos and your lapping video’s are my favourite’s.

👍knew of u well before the KZfaq channel because I bought your first book. Couldn't get enough of it! You have been considering a mentor to me ever since. Bought the second one too. So thanks for continuing to share Tom. It's always good to find u well no matter the video content. Thank you again!

Hey Tom, good shout out for Hida. I used to live nearby many years ago. They have incredible Japanese tools and used to offer classes. You should check out their pull saws compared to usual push saws. Hardened steel thin and killer accurate, you have to have one for your collection.

I would not be disappointed if Philips screws would disappear and never had their fragile heads prevail !

I hope the smarter on video sticks Tom. It was nice meeting you, it was fun.

I just got a Tom Lipton tattoo with an Afro it’s pretty bad ass!! Looks like bob ross on a lathe!! 😂🤣 love the content keep it coming !! Thank you master Tom!!! ✌️💖&💡 GB 🇺🇸

Thank you for all of the videos you have up. Playing with files is one of my favorite things to do and the bullet vice videos are some of my favorite ones.

Most of those Japanese motorcycles used 'JIS' (Japanese Industrial Standard) head screws... which Phillips drivers will make a mess out of.

Nice Show Mr Wizard. The Ikea bolts are cool. I'd love to see you grind that Magnetic V-Block in. and Yes of course, I've watched all 611 videos some more than once. As always, Thanks for sharing your time and many (perhaps on video only) talents. All the Best.... Chuck

I doubt I've missed any of those 611 videos...keep em coming :)

cool stuff, I have watched all your videos and rewatching some of the older ones. thanks for the lessons

That's a crankshaft micrometer. If you look, the readings might be on the opposite side of the anvil so you can see them when it's on a journal. My crankshaft mic is Starrett, and they still offer them in multiple sizes.

I watched many of the earlier videos. Not so much as of recent years, due to a change in interests.

Oh maybe I'll go watch the start of the etching press again.... I found your channel many years ago doing research on a Causing Drill press I purchased. Have watched everything since!!

I’ve watched them all… :) and tell me I wasn’t just googling that exact ratchet lusting after I had found another couple plomb sockets lol.

The vise build was awe inspiring.

Your "old" content is great! My 2 faves are "Fantastic Tools from the toolroom #1-Precision vices" and "Machinist Apprentice toolbox (long format)"

If you can design a sled that's easy to tune for squareness, that would be excellent. Every time I have made a sled and think I have it squared up, I get sick of pulling it apart and putting it back together and making my test cuts until I settle on "good enough."

The pic is my wife Im a 25 year mold maker in So Cal Ive searched to find out why would you scrape some thing flat when i can grind it THANKS

Tom, belated viewing today… I have watched all 611 videos in order from the beginning, learned from you and enjoyed every episode. Have an awesome week!

Nice indexer and great meatloaf Tom! ATB, Robin

I have one Vessel screwdriver I bought some years ago. It's my favourite. They are also very expensive here in the UK. That rotary fixture is fantastic. A great find. Keep happy Tom. Cheers Nobby

Love your content Tom! You’re a big reason I’m in the machinist trade today. I often go back and watch the squareness comparator or composite square builds when there’s nothing on the Tube. I’ll be in the US this summer but unfortunately to late for the bash. Anyway, thanks again for the great content 👍🏻

Hope everything is great!

I have a ratcheting Vessel ball-end screwdriver, and for some reason it's my now my favorite. So much so I bought another for the house, because I'm too lazy to walk back and forth.

That last item was most interesting. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.

I have infact watched every single one of your videos

It is a good point you made. I might just watch your old videos. Have you thought about making a playlist of Meatloaf? That tilt-o-whirl indexer is pretty sweet. I could have really used something like that several years ago.

Hi Tom, I noticed in the background you made some changes to the flood coolant guards on the Brown and Sharp grinder. I’m about to tackle a guard for mine and I would love to hear your experience on how you problem solved and improved the design. I hate the mess coolant makes so I’ve been avoiding it, but I struggle with heat management on some parts.

I hope that you and your family are doing well. Happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing a new video.

By far my favorite nerd out channel! Keep it coming please

Oh those were some great stories. Thanks for sharing them! "You look smarter on video" lol. that's great. I can understand how that's a thing. I'm much better at writing text than I am stumbling through trying to communicate using speech after a few brain injuries and although Meatloaf doesn't seem to be scripted out, I imagine there are probably some outlined talking points to keep things on track. There's a pretty huge difference between off the cuff conversations and a pre-planned segment!

What was wandering around towards the ending soliloquy of video? Was that a new mouser to keep the shop pest free.😁

I wish KSK still made wrenches. I would get a set of them myself. They are some of the finest finished wrenches I have ever seen. Got any Athol vises? I know they are a bit underrated.

i’ve watched them all, tom - and thank you for another great video!

Can't say when I became a subscriber to your channel but I was hooked after just a few viewing. Your right Tom, I hadn't looked at your past videos. How dumb on my part, I could have watched them during covid lock down and didn't. What a Boozo move on my part. Tomorrow I will start catching up. Thanks Tom for the nudge.

@tom I don't know if you know about it or not, but when it comes time to square up a cross-cut sled or miter gauge, you want to use the '5 cut method'. I won't go into details because their are millions of pages on the internet about it, but it's basically using compounding error to your advantage.

Thankyou, nice to see you back

FYI, that Vessel screwdriver is probably JIS, not standard Philips. The micrometer is probably a crankshaft micrometer for V8 sized cranks. Starrett makes one, model 436.

As new bee I appreciate the great content. Thanks Tom.

Well I had no idea so many! great for these warm nights 👍

I actually have watched all of your videos at least once, most a couple of times, and a watched those related to a couple of projects I find particularly interesting more than a few times. Needless to say, I don't have broadcast TV or netflix.

Thanks for sharing.

Crazy that you don't have a stuck Philips around. I never seem to have any trouble finding one.

Re the old videos. The only options to sort out your video page are now most recent and most popular. Sorting by oldest used to be an option and made it easier to start at the beginning. The only way to start at the beginning is to go back by scrolling and when that twitches and glitches, it back to the start again.

Tom, I can't say I have watched all of them. I have watched a lot, even the crappy. I've watched many of the MML multiple times. It's not your video, but I watched it. I drank the lemonade. I will watch just about anything you put on your channel, Thanks for the information and the entertainment.

Thanks.

Geez man….PUH-LEEZ come back!

I have seen most of your vids Tom. But I am sure I have not seen some of the early ones. There is only so much time one can spend on You tube. But that is a a great idea and go back. Some of your older stuff is worth seeing again for sure. Kinda like taking that book you have not read for 20 years off the shelf and getting reacquainted with a great story. Cheers.

I have a half inch Plomb similar to that one. I have an even older 3/8ths one where you push the socket attachment part through to the other side to reverse it.

I often wonder what that map would look like today if you were still putting pins in. 😊

Please someone Make a top 20 list of his gems. Time constraints and i can only binge watch for so long

i have watch most if not all and a lot several times you are 1 of %5 machinist creators i watch on you tube the only tv i watch is Price of right at lunch time lol joys of having a the shop beside the house

Mmmmm, high-proof Meatloaf.

No worries Tom, I loop back a little...recommended your machine moving video on other channels' comments. Used your tips myself...

Fun video, thanks for sharing!

Tom, if you bring that Yuasa tilt fixture to the Bar Z swap, I'll be glad to take it off your hands!!

Nice fixture….enjoyed

I have a central .4-1.4 mic that was marketed for disc brake rotors. I need to remember to try them when measuring ~1” stuff.

I watched all of them Tom, deep joy all of them. Joe.

The vessel wood composite handle screwdrivers are very nice

Thanks for sharing Tom!

Love all the videos Tom. I think the first ones I watched were "Man vs Washing Machine Round 1" and "Man vs Washing Machine 2".

Tom, we need you. If you don't put out a new video soon i might have to start recording in the shop

Meatloaf sounds pretty tasty and Idea when we can expect such an act of sharing such a tasty episode?