Making this unique and favourite tool even more awesome?

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My Free Plans: paskmakes.com/free-plans/
I've meant to make some sort of tooling system for my flypress since I bought it a few years ago. Now that I have a second one I thought it was about time to sort it out and make something that works between both machines.
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@scottcarpenter5460 Жыл бұрын

I love that he shows his errors and is so humble for the great stuff he always pulls off. Definition of a Maker.

@corinkayaker Жыл бұрын

He is one of the best makers I ever worked with. Creative solutions to all problems….

@domward8352 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree 👍🏼

@tehtapemonkey Жыл бұрын

His mistakes are so relatable, too. Little boneheaded moves we all make.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! :)

@1nvisible1 Жыл бұрын

*This is a three week project for me:* "While I was off camera I made a simple wooden holder to hold dies."*

@daver.236 Жыл бұрын

You're probably the most "honest" maker I watch on the Tube. I love your approach to things and your clear love for making stuff. I'll confess you've become a bit of a therapist to me over the past few years of watching your videos. There are times when watching one or ten of your videos is exactly what I need to soothe myself and take my mind out of ruminations and into a more clear and directed space. Thanks for what you do.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave - I'm really glad the videos help and thanks for sharing that with me! :)

@TestPilotWally Жыл бұрын

I've never even heard of a fly press before, but now I feel like I can't live without one! Thanks for showing us your ingenious tool holding mechanism. Beautiful!

@harryhalfmoon Жыл бұрын

Ha! I was thinking the exact same thing. Never heard of the device before this. KZfaq recommendations FTW! Thank you so much Mr Pask.

@janfieten2449 Жыл бұрын

@@harryhalfmoon Here in The Netherlands they are also used in the hospital, in the plaster cast room.

@harryhalfmoon Жыл бұрын

@@janfieten2449 I live there too but haven't seen them yet. I'll keep my eyes peeled next time I'm there. Bedankt voor de tip!

@corydriver7634 Жыл бұрын

@@janfieten2449 what do they use it for in relation to plaster casts?

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Wally! :)

@tharemyhopkins5873 Жыл бұрын

Always fun to watch you problem solve and make things efficient - and neat to see the "quiet" tools in action :)

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tharemy glad you enjoyed it. The flypress really is my favourite tool and being quiet is one of the things I love about it. :)

@williammaxwell1919 10 ай бұрын

Also, what is fun and amazing is that Pask is all over the place with his content; you're never quite sure which rabbit hole (or should that be "warren"?) he's going to dive down.Neil has an economy of words that many KZfaqrs are oblivious to and under-appreciate that they would be better served if they chose not to "big-note " themselves, rather that they presented their "take on a subject" as sysinctly as possible. The American-German architect, Mies van der Rohe said, "Less is more". Neil has this in spades.

@Yackhammer75 Жыл бұрын

A short piece of stock welded to the tightening screw for the top die and you would have a tool less change set up. Still very brilliant in it's simplicity while allowing increased function. You sir are a master at that, and I love it.

@lynxg4641 Жыл бұрын

Neil, absolutely have to agree, a fly press would be an amazing addition to most any persons' shop. This upgrade you've made for yours is an absolute major one, so well executed. Must be so great to be able to basically make nearly any tool or piece you need to make other stuff, your workshop is definitely super sweet and well setup, know there's lots of jealous hobbyist out there who watch your channel.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! As the title says it really is about my favourite tool, I just need to put the new tooling system to use. :)

@davidwillard7334 Жыл бұрын

Your the One ! Who's Jealous ! Here !

@ratpark5008 Жыл бұрын

What perfect instructional video! Not a moment wasted.

@jaromir_kovar Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Neil. You've absolutely blew my mind with the versatility of the fly press. This is a life saver as I cannot use even a small power hammer where I am due to the noise and I can tell from your video that a fly press will be able to do small forging stuff I need it to. That's not even talking about another video example of your ingenious way of problem solving. These fixture plates are amazing. And then you've gone and done it with giving us access to your free plans!! I am speechless. You are such a good man, Neil, thank you!

@TheLayleaf1 Жыл бұрын

You could actually make it more compact by getting rid of the top plate at the fixed side. The dovetail will prevent upwards movement anyway. An added bonus is that you can use those extra counter sink after all.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

You're right it isn't needed for the dovetail but it does have a purpose. It keeps any scale or debris from getting into the dovetails. :)

@TheLayleaf1 Жыл бұрын

@@PaskMakes Machine shop work taught me that chips can even quantum tunnel into places previously thought impossible, but taking some extra precautions is fair enough. Thought I'd mention it in case you ever need that little bit of extra clearance ;)

@wizrom3046 Жыл бұрын

"Paddle pop stick"... Yum. I remember paddle pops from the truck when I was a kid. Banana paddle pops! 😎

@ohasis8331 Жыл бұрын

I felt a real sense of happiness for you, get one toy, a bit of imagination and you're in toymaker heaven. Congratulations.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@facefromegypt5735 Жыл бұрын

With each new video, you add a new aspect of your creativity.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I'm always learning and trying to improve. :)

@DAKguy1941 Жыл бұрын

What I always like about your videos is use of precision, many yt machinists use overly complicated measuring equipment to make their projects but you show that these aren't always necessary to get precise results

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

I don't think I've really made anything that needs to be that precise but there would definitely be a place for that. :)

Жыл бұрын

Apart from the fact that I find most of the projects super interesting, I would like to praise the cinematic quality. Super picture quality, good illumination, never boring, but not too fast either, so you can understand everything well. Thanks for the great videos!

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

That's awesome feedback Konstantin - glad you enjoyed it! :)

@ricardo-iw9sq Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my fly presses, from flateing to bending to punching to cropping to pushing in and out bearings and a million more uses, I had a customer want me to design and build a small hydraulic press with interchangeable tooling so they can punch tube from 100m dia to 400mm dia 3mm thick so I said have seen or used fly presses and they said no they want hydraulic, I said ok but went and found a bar fly press made some punch and dies then told the customer to come in and see, it blew his mind at how simple and universal it was, he now has 7 presses set up and loves the fact it doesn't need power. I noticed on yours you have your clamping top bolt on the side, you need it at the front so you get more stroke and won't sheer the bolt off and if you bending anything yo can get more height on an angle. 👍👍👍👍

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Awesome Ricardo! That's why I love them too, so versatile. The bolt for the top tool only limits the travel by a couple of millimetres. There isn't a heap of clearance on the bigger press, there's quite a bit more on my smaller one. :)

@dyingsanity3252 Жыл бұрын

Watching your channels evolution is genuinely inspiring. Scrap wood to machining, making one of a kind pieces to boats. Always wondering what's next.

@VTRAddict Жыл бұрын

I believe there is a guitar in the works... Part off #ggbo2022

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much - glad you enjoy channel! Making for me is about exploring new ideas and techniques and that's what keeps it fresh and exciting! :)

@limaluishenrique Жыл бұрын

Usually, we create a solution when we have a problem to solve it. But, i love that you create a solution before the problem!

@Dr.CandanEsin Жыл бұрын

Genius is not made but born as is. Admirable. I Remind Ed Stafford while watching you. Two geniuses in two different areas.

@kimber3865 Жыл бұрын

I can see the top of the fly press being modified so that it doesn't require a tool to release the die. also can see a method to align the die so that it's just slapping in the die and turning a lever for even faster tool change Maybe a small wheel at the end of the bolt and a step on the collar

@barry.w.christie Жыл бұрын

Nothing better than watching someone who knows what they are doing ... excellent :)

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I really do know what I'm doing Barry but I'm giving it a go! Thank you. :)

@rentregagnant Жыл бұрын

You know you are going to see amazing things when Pask says: "While I was doing X I also made A, B, C, D, etc. [ 14:38 ]. (And, yes, always a highly professional finish.) Well done!

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! :)

@georgecunningham9175 Жыл бұрын

I am consistently amazed (and amused) by your design and engineering skills. From concept to design to issues to resolutions to an amazing finished product..............Brilliant!

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you George - glad you enjoyed it! :)

@Robpearceknives Жыл бұрын

This just might be one of my favorite builds you’ve done. Makes me want to find a fly press.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

That's awesome Robert - thanks very much! :)

@nobuckle40 Жыл бұрын

The new tooling passed with flying colors! Way to go!

@jaecenwhite2590 Жыл бұрын

I think you’ve got a great balance of videos about making neat tooling and videos of using that tooling to make beautiful things.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaecen - it's always fun using homemade tools in a project and can't wait to properly test these. :)

@eddiesmith5618 Жыл бұрын

SMED (single minute exchange of die) concept in action, outstanding! The building block of Lean Manufacturing, for home use! Well done.

@Pushyhog Жыл бұрын

filmography, lights, action, camera, timing, editing is incredible.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! :)

@dawsie Жыл бұрын

There is nothing more satisfying than when a section of the workshop comes together to make things easy but most of all fun to use, nice job🤗🤗🤗

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

You're right Angela, I definitely had that feeling with this one! :)

@charlvanniekerk8009 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful project. I'm sure it is going to really come in handy and its always a pleasure to see you use your mill and lathe! If I could suggest something in the eyes of speed and efficiency, you could turn the bolt which keeps the top part of the die in place into a handle so you don't have to grab an Allen-key every time but rather just twist it by hand

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Charl! I did think about doing that and I still might, the Allen key sits right there though so I'll see how I go. :)

@snork_games Жыл бұрын

The time lapse at 15:17 matching the speed of the tap make for some trippy footage. Just like those videos of prop planes with matching frame rates

@constantinosschinas4503 Жыл бұрын

That cam lever bending was just awesome.

@paulvanzweel8287 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Not many KZfaq videos on Flypress use and tooling. What a handy piece of equipment. I use mine all the time.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Paul! :)

@pjhalchemy Жыл бұрын

Outstanding Neil! Love the versatility and almost unlimited possibilities of your system. A true quick change system that can morph over time and use, just the best! Thanks for the great videography, your amazing mind and craftsmanship! Always a treat!

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much - glad you enjoyed it! :)

@jeffjackson2871 Жыл бұрын

Your creativity, skill and knowledge are unmatched, and you are so honest an humble showing everything during the build. I learn so much watching you, thank you!!

@BenGreene Жыл бұрын

Great idea, well implemented. The storage wall is neat too.

@JessWLStuart Жыл бұрын

I'm constantly amazed and mesmerized by Mr. Pask's creativity and excellent work!

@Stefan_Boerjesson Жыл бұрын

Great work. The freedom of fantasy, solving the matters, having useful tools, that's great.

@jethropebs Жыл бұрын

Neil, your creativity and ability to work through challenges is simply amazing and inspiring. I believe that you have genius built into your genes and your channel, in my opinion is one of THE very best here on youtube!

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jeffrey! I just enjoy what I do and grateful for all the support! :)

@jockellis Жыл бұрын

I would love to start up the blacksmith shop on our family farm. My grandfather’s blacksmith was the son of former slaves who made as a condition of their continued employment on the farm that the owner send their son to school. He did for six months and from there the fellow educated himself to know calculus. The blacksmith shop was known as Clemons’ Forge.

@Rouverius Жыл бұрын

That's a great system. Super convenient but more importantly giving you more time to work the iron while it's still hot.

@kusler67 Жыл бұрын

Watching you do two bends at once in the cam lever blew my mind.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed that Trevor! :)

@Druforithe Жыл бұрын

I love watching Pask work! It has been entertaining and educational to watch as he acquires tools, learns how to use them, and then customizes them to fit his style. Of course Pask loves the fly-press: it’s just a giant stationary hand tool! lol

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much - glad you enjoy the videos! And you're right it is just a big hand tool! :)

@Korgon2013 Жыл бұрын

So cool making modern jigs for an old tool. Well done!

@convictguard155 Жыл бұрын

I’m so jealous of those fly presses I’ve been looking for one for years and always come up empty handed

@peterfitzpatrick7032 Жыл бұрын

I remember buying one 30 odd years ago when I was self-employed fab & machining and I definitely remember them being an expensive tool to buy, even secondhand... perhaps it was because here (Ireland) hasn't got a big market for the things... 🙄🤷🏻‍♂️

@corinkayaker Жыл бұрын

The fly press in this video cost me about $200usd and the one I upgraded to, despite being 25% bigger was $100 USD (but needed a lot of work) they come up regularly in Australia

@OriginalMomo Жыл бұрын

Quick changing dyes are a great idea.

@LeddingtonGuitars Жыл бұрын

As a fellow obsessor over workshop efficiency i loved this vid.

@petercowell2051 Жыл бұрын

Some great tooling ideas. Thanks Neil.

@barthanes1 Жыл бұрын

You could mill a 45° chamfer on the other 2 edges of the tool base plate so you can rotate the tool 90°. I think some of the fullering dies would benefit.

@NigelMarston Жыл бұрын

I particularly love that you show your mistakes. After another day in my own workshop I noted that if I videod my work, there would be more mistakes than accomplishments. 😄

@JoshWrightWoodworking Жыл бұрын

watching the milling machine is so satisfying

@unogazzy84 Жыл бұрын

Internet has made me even more easily amused. I chuckled at "theese nuts".

@stavros_katsopr Жыл бұрын

Kudos, just kudos mate! And a massive thanks for all the free plans, cheers! Be well, enjoy whatever you love.

@DesignMakeFix Жыл бұрын

Awsome job!! I find it hard to believe that Pask is doing all for himself in such a big workshop with such heavy machinery.

@christians6734 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, excellent craftsmanship meets fully equipped workshop

@Richard-om7vd Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I looking at the various types of machine and equipment in this video. I took machine shop in hight school, I was in the 10th grade, 1969. Ever since then Ive always like to make things out of metal. Mills, lathes, surface grinders, band saw & a shaper. Thought my teacher, I got a job at a large aerospace company. I ran a various CNC machines. I left the company after 30 years. I get a pension every month.

@samanthadean1083 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job, Neil!!! Really proves the old adage: if you want something done right, do it yourself!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Goalsplus Жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Now you only need Paddle Pop to become a sponsor and your life is complete!

@casstarre4131 4 күн бұрын

Awsome build, I think I could use something like it. But with a few modifications, I'm gonna start drawing tonight!👌🏻 And a tip! When you're countersinking, use half the drill speed of the largest diameter what you're going to countersink, and double the cutting-oil and double drilling pressure. It will stop chatter, give a super clean surface and your countersink bits will last way longer.👍🏻

@estern001 Жыл бұрын

Put a handle like the lever on the bolt holding the die. That way you never have to reach for the wrench. Very cool project!

@homemadetools Жыл бұрын

Excellent upgrades. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

@talltimberswoodshop7552 Жыл бұрын

Great job, Neal! Thanks for showing us how.

@bentsprockettech Жыл бұрын

Nice comprehensive system. I love it. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@BillsCountrysideAdventures Жыл бұрын

Wow this makes that tool so much better, great work!

@borjavivanco8600 Жыл бұрын

I'm out of words. Thank you for sharing, This is a Gift

@lewsdiod Жыл бұрын

Very impressive and turn out really really neat! Great job! Looks like a fantastic place to get work done with it turning out so tidy and solid.

@killerkane1957 Жыл бұрын

It’s all about the tooling! Great job!

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful design. Really like how that is quick release design. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jared! :)

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

@@PaskMakes your very welcome sir.

@sapelesteve Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work Neil! That fly press and accessories turned out great and I am sure will be very useful in your shop. 👍👍👏👏

@SpartanORGN 3 ай бұрын

I don't know if it's the Australian accent, the knowledgable explanation or that quiet confidence, but I can never stop watching these videos. I don't even do metal work, never seen this machine before.

@vw0514 Жыл бұрын

I've been a machinist for 35 years, so I can relate to making jigs for saving time and changeovers. You've got me looking for a fly press now, as it would be very handy in my shop. Wonderful video!

@aries6776 Жыл бұрын

I had no intention of ever making a fly press but the clear step by step walkthrough of how you made it and made adjustments was really excellent. But by the end I now need a fly press in my life!

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@tasror Жыл бұрын

So bloody satisfying to watch, both the creation and then the use of it. Well done mate.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much mate - glad yo enjoyed it! :)

@frikkied2638 Жыл бұрын

What a cool fixture 👍

@Victoria-jo3wr Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful! I am starting to dabble in metalwork and watching you work is always inspiring. Thank you!

@Vickie-Bligh Жыл бұрын

Wow, Neil. That was wonderful & fun. I love infrastructure builds. Thanks for sharing with us all.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Vickie - glad you enjoyed it! :)

@joepie221 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done. That project and concept was time well spent. You'll reap the rewards for years to come.

@peetkoolstra3891 Жыл бұрын

I really like the way you always come up with ideas and selusions. And it's even realaxing to look at the video's.

@priority2 10 ай бұрын

Your video quality is only exceeded by your craftsmanship, ingenuity and skill! So happy I discovered your channel! Subscribed 👍🏻

@garybaris139 Жыл бұрын

Very nice job, especially seeing as you went the extra mile and made the wall mount die organiser.

@gelosoriano Жыл бұрын

I really admire your woodworking projects and love how your channel evolves into something better and interesting. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects using your new dies. 👌🏽

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Gelo! :)

@multi_misa72 Жыл бұрын

Happy making, allways a pleasure to see you making your own tools, i would love to make my own and i do but yours are on the next level from where i'm standing.

@alexxustube 9 ай бұрын

I love the build quality of all the things you're building. It's very inspiring and just makes my soul happy 🙏✌️

@garagemonkeysan Жыл бұрын

Super cool film. Great job as always on the attachments. Mahalo for sharing! : )

@JDnBeastlet Жыл бұрын

Neil, your videos never disappoint. You showcase your skills with excellent videography, scripting, narration and editing. You are a true renaissance man.

@marcsenteney3160 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work sir! You have really expanded your skills to a new level! Well done sir!

@mckutzy Жыл бұрын

I like these jig plates... It does make things go quicker, if not more efficiently. Plus looks professional with all your custom tooling. Me personally, Ive done similar, but had a handle attached like Epoxy sealed wood or plastic. Just to soften the blow a bit when your not too sure when you hit that lever to secure you tool... you dont just rightly square your palm with a some what hard corner. Or another idea is , just keep a dedicated small brass hammer or pounder tool for the presses... EDIT: Try not to ground to moving surfaces.... Ground to base or at the point of welding, as to avoid arc striking the bearing(s), machined sliding surfaces ect... One can seize an entire machine like this if an high enough amp strike occurs.

@shoofle Жыл бұрын

depending on how you've sized the die holders you might be able to make them indexable to four rotational positions by putting chamfers on the front and back

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Жыл бұрын

Such a brilliant idea and expertly executed. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😀

@threeriversforge1997 Жыл бұрын

Rock solid craftsmanship and design. Always a pleasure to visit your shop, Pask.

@PaskMakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much - you're welcome anytime! :)

@jodykaufman4080 Жыл бұрын

Love you style - particularly how you take us along in your thinking.

@chriswaldrip2739 Жыл бұрын

I love watching craftspeople using their existing tools to make new tools and jigs for some reason.

@darrelltaylor5492 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing your old tools I love the fly presses and I like the way you used the cam lever for your your little slide deck there that's pretty right on the money I like that

@sianarlira3305 Жыл бұрын

Very nice tools update!

@SAIDMADE Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I respect people who know how to do something with their hands.

@djl9731 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pask. Your videos always bring joy to my day!

@IanSmithKSP Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant concept, professionally executed

@Brian_Of_Melbourne Жыл бұрын

Great design and execution. All I'll add is that the cam lever could be improved a touch by rotating its action to 3 o'clock rather than 1 o'clock. Also make it the opposite sense, i.e. clockwise to engage and anticlockwise to release. Watching you engaging (at 16:18) by pushing at the back at a less than easy angle made me realise this. Pulling to tighten will be easier too I think. All you'll need to watch is that the handle clears access to the attachment bolt when it is fully disengaged (anti-clockwise). Hope that helps.

@luccapiancatelli6446 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous design! Surely will help you while forging. Thanks for the video!

@triqpham Ай бұрын

Wow this is awesome. Just found your channel and love everything you’ve done. Very inspirational for me.

@kevinthomson6324 Жыл бұрын

It’s the fixtures that make a machine useful and productive. No mater what the machine is.

@EthosAtheos Жыл бұрын

Suggestion for an upgrade, to keep the floating dove tail from falling out. Mill a slot in the dove tail and add a roll pin to the underside of the cap plate. You will never see what holds it in and it will look really cool.