Sir, I have done this work for 25 years. I am very impressed with your methodology and practices. It is very hard to teach the young ones to learn basic machining. They all want to program..... Sadly they don't know how to set feeds, speeds or fixture. Just wanted to let you know you are respected by your peers.

YOU ARE A MACHINE !!! Fast and efficient. No bullshit. Love your style! Great work!

You do very good work I am just learning to lathe It is nice to find good Videos on It

John, I'm glad you made the SkyHook camera mount. These weren't bad videos, but the quality of your videos are so much more professional now. You do great machine work, great camera work, you weld, you make castings, you prepare great food, you take care of your friends, is there anything you don't do well. Love your work. Trying to get through all the older videos. To darn cold here to work in my unheated shop. You have good safe day today.

John, super impressed with how you have grown (tools, delivery style) from this video until present day. You have dertainly found your groove. I love the content and how you invite us into your shop every week. Best regards from Detroit.

That bearing tool (the one that set the hex bar true in the chuck) is an awesome idea, especially if the part itself is square. Love it!

Excellent video with clear explanations of the work. Looking forward to the continuation.

I very much appreciate that your videos are mainly of constructing your own tools. What I thought would be completely beyond me now doesn't look so bad. Your instruction is very thorough and easy to follow. Thanks much for your videos.

man that old machine runs smooth as hell buddy !

That is the hardest part of the job it has to be spot on Not that difficult but has to be spot on

great work john i dont have to under stand you only watch keep it up graat stuff good ol brittish engineering ,

Sounds good to me I already had the ER collets and the material cost me a jar of coffie Many machine shops now use ER collets John

If I were going to order some steel to make one of these, what kind should I get? 4130, hot rolled, cold rolled, stainless? Too many choices! Maybe it's not critical, but some direction would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jay

Hi where did you purchase your quick change tool holder as I've looked everywhere and bought probably 5 different ones so far but they just don't tighten down as good as the original however yours looks solid and a brilliant fit.

@doubleboost

9 жыл бұрын

Onur Caglar I bought mine from "chronos" on ebay RegardsJohn

@DiesInEveryFilm

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you I'll keep an eye out for that seller.

That seems to be a very quiet lathe. Easy to see that you are skilled tradesman.The speed of your hand movements are economical and accurate. May I ask, your accent , is that "Geordie". ?Greetings from Melbourne, Australia

Hi Standard 3 phase motor wired 240 volt with VFD very happy with it John

Thanks for the king feedback John

Hi Steve Thanks for the comment I am from North East England (Newcastle Upon Tyne) Geordie land John

Hey , love the vid's..good stuff!. I have a guestion as you're doing chuck stuff. I have a 4 jaw that came with my new lathe (china made) , i check it for runout and it has .010". I took it apart and the problem is the back plate, the chuck itself is fine. If i was to turn the register on the lathe to true it (.010) and shimed stocked the now clearance in the chuck, do you think that would work? the spindle register and face are fine. Its just a issue of balance. thanks thanks

hi john i have the same lathe with a Pratt and Burnerd 4'' 3 jaw self centering chuck fitted to it. the problem i have is that the jaws are bell mouth do you know were i can get the jaws re- ground best regards ady

Very entertaining and informative, thanks for posting. I'm from the States; from what region does your accent come?

Thanks... you've inspired me to try making instead of buying.

Another good one :)

Hi John: great content on the Get a Grip series of videos. I have an identical Boxford to yours, my first metal lathe, although I've done a lot of woodturning. My Boxford has the typical cabinet but mine came without it's screw in feet and I can't seem to match the thread with any American or metic bolt. Would you be able to determine the thread on yours and pass it one please. Thanks, Bryan.

@doubleboost

10 жыл бұрын

Hi Bryan The base on mine just has plain holes 1.2 inch I welded 12 mm nuts in place and just use 12 mm bolts to level it Regards John

Yes that's the plan, but once trued it will be roughly .010 to small for the chuck bore....I thought I could shim that clearance once its turned, so the back plate would be a solid fit back into the chuck and would center itself of course. ( I have to remove .010 to true the back plate , .010 puts the chuck on center, but im left with .010 clearance backplate-chuck....i hope im making sense

I just use 10/40 engine oil I remove the jaws and blow the scroll out as required

Very interesting

Hello there sir, i would just like to ask what lubricant/treatment you employ to allow you 3 jaw to operate so smoothly, I use a Harrison m450 lathe (22 yrs old, original chuck) at work and tried allsorts, i seem to be cleaning it out at least once a week, help!!

ebay search for "lab coat" you can get them in white as well

Hi 3/4 inch 20 mill The boxford only has a 3/4 hole up its mandrel

If the chuck has a seperate back plate I would true this up then remount the chuck

Or what would you do?

John: I love your videos, but I have NO clue what you are saying. Is that English?

@jongmassey

10 жыл бұрын

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@MaturePatriot

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. With an English accent and dialect. Watched him for two weeks before I could understand him but after about 4 months now I can now understand 99% of what he say.

Hm wish I could understand a word once in a while.