Shortening Small Screws

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In this video I show a method for shortening screws. I had 50 5BA screws to shorten so some form of lathe set up was required that would allow this to be done efficiently.

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  • @joepie221
    @joepie2217 жыл бұрын

    Nice job Crispin. The chamfer ground into the tool was a nice touch. Thanks for the mention.

  • @yambo59
    @yambo597 жыл бұрын

    That's one of the best and fastest methods for accurately cutting screws down ive ever seen - excellent !

  • @daveticehurst4191
    @daveticehurst41917 жыл бұрын

    Crispin, you are getting too clever by half. Keep the "Tip and Tricks " coming. Merry Christmas from Australia.

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave, got one coming up next week on thin wall turning. Happy Christmas from the UK

  • @michaelclark2840
    @michaelclark28403 жыл бұрын

    Clever indeed! Can't believe I haven't come across your channel before.

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to have you

  • @kentvandervelden
    @kentvandervelden7 жыл бұрын

    This is at least 10x better than any of the crude methods I've ever tried. Very useful tip, great job!

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @madguernseyboy
    @madguernseyboy Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Just the ticket for my next workshop task.

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc027 жыл бұрын

    Workholding is often times the biggest challenge. You got this one sorted out well I think. :-)

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @TYNTYN99

    @TYNTYN99

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve made a few fixtures in the past, similar to what you’ve made. Definitely good ideas. I like your videos.

  • @supertramp6011
    @supertramp60112 жыл бұрын

    Momentarily- nice use of language from our Crispers!🤣🤣

  • @ShevillMathers
    @ShevillMathers7 жыл бұрын

    I have found over the years that these model railways engineers are both excellent precision machinists and very inventive when solving technical issues. Once met a guy with only one arm building a very high precision research grade telescope on a big steel mounting, using lathe and milling machine, as well as a large steam loco. I take my hat off to these guys.

  • @TheDagda1000
    @TheDagda10007 жыл бұрын

    Another great idea for my collection. Many thanks.

  • @roncartwright8125
    @roncartwright81257 жыл бұрын

    That tool will come in handy for years to come!

  • @DudleyToolwright
    @DudleyToolwright5 жыл бұрын

    Nice trick of the trade. When you get enough of these cool tricks stashed away you can begin to call yourself a journeyman. It's a long road. Thanks for the lift.

  • @ChrisB257
    @ChrisB2577 жыл бұрын

    Perfect little collet - nice.

  • @steamsearcher
    @steamsearcher7 жыл бұрын

    Superb and we could make ourselves many of them ready for the odd one when needed!! Thanks!!!

  • @jsteifel
    @jsteifel7 жыл бұрын

    I just did the same thing today. w/o the chamfer on the ground tool. Nice touches.

  • @BisonWorkshop
    @BisonWorkshop7 жыл бұрын

    very good idea. i will be making me some of these for different sizes. thank you for sharing

  • @peterpocock9062
    @peterpocock90624 жыл бұрын

    Very cool idea, I will make some of those. It occurs to me it would be good for studs. They are pernickety to machine! Thanks for sharing.👍

  • @meduffer
    @meduffer7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent idea!

  • @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian
    @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian3 жыл бұрын

    Simply, and fabulous 👏👏

  • @mr.jimmyjohnsr.ohyeah7835
    @mr.jimmyjohnsr.ohyeah78353 жыл бұрын

    SUPER SIMPLE AWESOME IDEA !! ENJOYED IT !!!!

  • @matthewhelton1725
    @matthewhelton17257 жыл бұрын

    Excellent workholding!

  • @grayskwerl4973
    @grayskwerl49733 жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed. Nice collet for the 3-jaw - and nice dual purpose tool bit grind. + Thanks +

  • @jeffiscool1805
    @jeffiscool18056 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful idea. Thank you

  • @JimmiePorterAtStuartArts
    @JimmiePorterAtStuartArts7 жыл бұрын

    Very cool. I shorten screws quite often using belt sander. This is much better.

  • @caskwith
    @caskwith7 жыл бұрын

    Very neat and efficient!

  • @hadritoys
    @hadritoys3 жыл бұрын

    wao awesome idea sir. it was very difficult for me to cut small bolts. but now you make it easiar ... lot of love

  • @DrKnow65
    @DrKnow657 жыл бұрын

    I believe it takes a smart man to make something look simple :-) Very good job.

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @one4stevo
    @one4stevo7 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant.. just a brilliant way to do that job

  • @pgs8597
    @pgs85977 жыл бұрын

    G'day Crispin. Excellent idea, thanks.

  • @MarkGarth
    @MarkGarth7 жыл бұрын

    Like the chamfer idea, many thanks :-)

  • @TYNTYN99
    @TYNTYN99 Жыл бұрын

    It's a good method. I've made something similar to that in the past.

  • @hansschmidt1961
    @hansschmidt19617 жыл бұрын

    Great tip, Crispin.

  • @FredMiller
    @FredMiller7 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done!

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @adamarmstrong7582
    @adamarmstrong75827 жыл бұрын

    Beats using a jacks and file! Nice work chief.

  • @paulbuckberry7683
    @paulbuckberry76836 жыл бұрын

    Very clever!

  • @tobyw9573
    @tobyw95736 жыл бұрын

    I have been using electrical crimping pliers to shorten screws. They have a series of threaded holes on one side and a cutter on the other. Your tool appears like it will leave a better thread on the shortened end.

  • @robgerrits4097
    @robgerrits40977 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done:) If you keep the backside of the screw flush with the end of the collet you can press it in or out on a piece of wood. This will save you some broken fingernails..:):)

  • @supertramp6011
    @supertramp60112 жыл бұрын

    Anyone who suffers OCD should consider becoming a machinist, very impressive sir!

  • @JoshKilen
    @JoshKilen7 жыл бұрын

    nice job.

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N7 жыл бұрын

    Clever. Thanks.

  • @danielwerger5641
    @danielwerger56417 жыл бұрын

    MrCrispin, nice shout-out for Joe Pie's channel... Great guy, great channel... Thank you for the tricks on shortening.... Cheers, Daniel.

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes Joe has a very good channel. Cheers

  • @billshiff2060

    @billshiff2060

    2 жыл бұрын

    JP is not "all that". He has made bone head mistakes and refuses to admit to them. Arrogant and insulting is not a good look. MrCrispin makes great content without all the self aggrandizement so he is a pleasure to watch.

  • @Georges-MILLION
    @Georges-MILLION7 жыл бұрын

    Joli travail !!!! Georges

  • @tuffymartinez
    @tuffymartinez7 жыл бұрын

    good job...I have always used a split nut...but I like your technique better....Jeff

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    A split nut is a good idea , ill remember that for future one offs.

  • @ysgolgerlan
    @ysgolgerlan7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent videos, thank you very much. Is that a black eye you have ?

  • @68sweetnovember
    @68sweetnovember7 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring !!

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @tripletrouble9193
    @tripletrouble91937 жыл бұрын

    Love all your videos and can't wait for more. What size is your workshop??

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tiny! 1.6 x 5.5 meters

  • @tripletrouble9193

    @tripletrouble9193

    7 жыл бұрын

    MrCrispin you have some nice tools in there, I'm surprised you have room for yourself

  • @BruceWhitham
    @BruceWhitham7 жыл бұрын

    Well done Crispin, very well thought out I assume the BA is for an electrical item?

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Actually they are for holding my cylinder covers on to the cylinders! All the Model Engineering drawings over here use BA. In most cases I swap for Metric but I had these and they will look right. Cheers

  • @MyShopNotes
    @MyShopNotes7 жыл бұрын

    nice!

  • @bulletproofpepper2
    @bulletproofpepper27 жыл бұрын

    Very cool thanks and thanks joe also.

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @billshiff2060

    @billshiff2060

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't need JP.

  • @PhilsProjects
    @PhilsProjects7 жыл бұрын

    cleaver!

  • @asakayosapro
    @asakayosapro Жыл бұрын

    Very smart solution! Was just wondering if this makeshift collet will work with a 'range' of screw sizes, in similar vein to gear tooth cutter sets, or one would have to machine a whole bunch of them, one for every single screw and nut size out there? Also, is the ID threaded or just smoothbore?

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    Жыл бұрын

    It's just a smooth bore so it would work for anything reasonably close to the size.

  • @jw200
    @jw2005 жыл бұрын

    Where you were before i bought my collet set

  • @petehatherley5525
    @petehatherley55255 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @gowdsake7103
    @gowdsake71034 жыл бұрын

    A simple question how much do you think all your equipment would cost to replace

  • @davidhill431
    @davidhill4317 жыл бұрын

    What do you do for work Mr Crispin? also how'd you get the black eye lol

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    I work at Rolls Royce as a machinist. Currently working on a grinding machine doing HP Turbine blades for Aero Engineres. As for the black eye.......I had a disagreement with an oily rag.

  • @davidhill431

    @davidhill431

    7 жыл бұрын

    MrCrispin ah cool, I have a friend that works there. Are your videos famous throughout RR? has that workshop been passed down? as the halfords pro tool chest fits your age but the rest has had many years of use by the looks of it.

  • @Jacob-64
    @Jacob-647 жыл бұрын

    Bet your fingers were tender after that lol

  • @MrMetalhead0124
    @MrMetalhead01242 жыл бұрын

    What type of lathe is that?

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    2 жыл бұрын

    Myford ML7

  • @vipervette03
    @vipervette037 жыл бұрын

    nice job, i do like the video, but much prefer the steam engine build much more. thank you

  • @daveticehurst4191

    @daveticehurst4191

    7 жыл бұрын

    These bolts are for the loco. They will hold the cylinder end caps onto the cylinders.

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Glad you like the loco building. As Dave says, these screws are for the cylinders and when I get a bit more work done on them there will be a 'Machining Cylinders part 8'. Cheers

  • @vipervette03

    @vipervette03

    7 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the response, i figured they bolts would be part of the build. I just wanted to thank you for the series. i very much enjoy the work and level of precision you show. cheers

  • @billshiff2060
    @billshiff20602 жыл бұрын

    Your method is better than his. His will cause variations in length simply due to any variation in diameter of the screw causes the collet to pull in a different distance and screws will vary. Not to mention your built in chamfering cut. Looks like he should be getting tips from you not you from him.

  • @gattbe5611
    @gattbe56116 жыл бұрын

    seems to me, you are shortening bolts, not screws..different kettle of fish..

  • @RicktheRecorder
    @RicktheRecorder3 жыл бұрын

    'Momentarily'? I think you mean 'in a moment'. You are not American. Otherwise, really useful. Thank you.

  • @MrCrispinEnterprises

    @MrCrispinEnterprises

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've watched too many Tubalcain videos!

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