James T. Kilroy Jr.

James T. Kilroy Jr.

Hi, My name is James T. Kilroy, I go by Jay. I live in Mississippi and I am primarly involved in the creation and use of data collection instrumentation focused on water issues, both quality and flow.

This channel is me playing in my man cave. Metal working, using lathes, mills, shapers etc. A little welding, but not much. A lot of my shop work is to support my business, some for paying customers, some for free customers "buddy-do's" and some just for fun. My email is below, please feel free to drop me a line. If you want to communicate via snail mail, drop me a line and I will send you a mailing address.

Shop Renovation Update

Shop Renovation Update

Making a large Post Base

Making a large Post Base

Shop ADHD #43

Shop ADHD #43

Boring Bar for the Shaper

Boring Bar for the Shaper

Shop ADHD #42

Shop ADHD #42

Shop ADHD #41

Shop ADHD #41

Make 8" Kurt Vise Keys

Make 8" Kurt Vise Keys

Shop ADHD #40

Shop ADHD #40

Universal Vise #2

Universal Vise #2

Shop ADHD #39

Shop ADHD #39

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  • @carlloggins9297
    @carlloggins9297Ай бұрын

    I bought 2 of these because of those reviews. I intend to give an honest review after a few months of use

  • @jtkilroy
    @jtkilroyАй бұрын

    Still using mine after all this time, still great

  • @LabiaLicker
    @LabiaLicker2 ай бұрын

    Why do you say that shars made it? Isn't Aventor the brand? Or is it a sub brand of Shars?

  • @yota4004
    @yota40042 ай бұрын

    that's a huge tool post. love case colors. I collect old double barrel shotguns. makes me appreciate damascus and case colors.

  • @steeveejee4647
    @steeveejee46472 ай бұрын

    how do you figure its 50% more expensive when there is only a ten dollar price difference? its actually like a 9 percent difference I didn't do the math but its nowhere near 50%

  • @guytech7310
    @guytech73103 ай бұрын

    Hi Jim, How come you stopped posting videos regulary? I see your on a Wind Hill Foundry video just posted recently. I miss the Feed the monster & your Shop videos!

  • @lloyd4768
    @lloyd47683 ай бұрын

    Saw you helping out at Windy Hill!! You coming back soon?

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6ir4 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very interesting. Nice work

  • @Verstore
    @Verstore5 ай бұрын

    Another viewer tells me he spied you, he thought you were no longer around.

  • @Verstore
    @Verstore5 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you

  • @Verstore
    @Verstore5 ай бұрын

    Am I the only one who saw your presence at Windy Hill?

  • @jtkilroy
    @jtkilroy5 ай бұрын

    Possibly, headed back this weekend to assist again

  • @sto2779
    @sto27795 ай бұрын

    what kind of lathe model is that?

  • @MW-tg6jp
    @MW-tg6jp5 ай бұрын

    Would it pay to put a spot face where the adjustment screws contact the boss on the back plate? I think it would. Am i wrong?

  • @Copozeras
    @Copozeras6 ай бұрын

    Looks like a copyof a Horger and Gassler german indicator stand. HG is a beast

  • @Verstore
    @Verstore7 ай бұрын

    Very good to see you sir.

  • @billshiff2060
    @billshiff20607 ай бұрын

    I don't bother with square holes. Just take the size of the square tool bit and multiply that by the square root of 2 and drill THAT size and you're done. It is just as stable and I'd say even MORE stable than a square hole. 1/4" bit needs a .3535 min hole.

  • @andrieskruger4158
    @andrieskruger41588 ай бұрын

    James, may I ask where can I acces the rod bender plans? I would like to make one

  • @jtkilroy
    @jtkilroy8 ай бұрын

    oxtool.blogspot.com/2012/08/rod-bender.html

  • @lucasizquierdo7649
    @lucasizquierdo764910 ай бұрын

    I have a "704.064.2 - Stop switch actuator" that is dead... I removed all the HV systems, but now I need to short the wiring to be able to "skip" this... how can I do so?

  • @mcjust4049
    @mcjust404910 ай бұрын

    I just received on of these in great condition from my workplace. We were cleaning out some cabinets of things that are no longer needed. I think this will help me on some of my small engine projects. It will be great in my home shop. Also, love the 1020 in the back!

  • @RVBadlands2015
    @RVBadlands201510 ай бұрын

    Great content we are getting ready to take concrete window sills for our Strawbale house.

  • @discusmaximus
    @discusmaximus11 ай бұрын

    FYI ALL - A "Maker" license for SolidWorks is now available for $10 / mo, PLEASE read the license terms carefully, they cap how much $$$ you can make from its usage ...

  • @craigfuchs657
    @craigfuchs65711 ай бұрын

    Us that not the Noga MG61003? The DG61003 is slightly more light duty one,but that is the heavy duty one you have?

  • @scottjones7279
    @scottjones727911 ай бұрын

    Sure miss the videos

  • @gmslikeagreatmillstone4947
    @gmslikeagreatmillstone4947 Жыл бұрын

    Video sucks

  • @ThePostZenith
    @ThePostZenith Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video man! I've been wanting to get another mag base indicator stand lately to have an extra but indecisive what to get. Looks like the Shars is a good unit!

  • @kooldoozer
    @kooldoozer Жыл бұрын

    Good video James. -----Doozer

  • @mikeschmidt7980
    @mikeschmidt7980 Жыл бұрын

    Mr Kilroy, I enjoyed the video as I plan on getting one myself for my home shop soon. Looking forward to the next video I like that you had the kids helping you, start them young, not enough kids picking the trades as a career.

  • @robertmercersr3075
    @robertmercersr3075 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back I'm from the old school and enjoy watching how others do the work. Haven't watched Abom 79 since he is going CNC because it doesn't interest me.

  • @davidcashin9194
    @davidcashin9194 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back on the bike and to see you all well looking forward to the shop update.

  • @mclovengarcia2883
    @mclovengarcia2883 Жыл бұрын

    Hello guy i use only Japanese precision tools why quality yes they are expensive but they well made!

  • @JaredAF
    @JaredAF Жыл бұрын

    If I'm not mistaken much of the Shars catalog is made in Taiwan, or rather, the Republic of China. Usually much more consistent quality than Communist China but still cheap! Kind of like Japan in the 80s. Eventually a Taiwanese firm might build a reputation like some Japanese companies have and go head to head on price with American and European companies.

  • @jtkilroy
    @jtkilroy Жыл бұрын

    I'll tell you this honestly, this is the truth. I own both Shars and Mitutoyo measuring tools, a fair investment in both brands. Is the Shars the same quality as the Mity? No. Is it really damn close? Yes. As in so close, that is normal use, you are never going to tell. That Shar's mag base holder that I talk about in this video is every bit as good as any Noga I have ever owned. This video is now three years old and that same exact unit is still working as well as the day I got it.

  • @tedfarwell3132
    @tedfarwell3132 Жыл бұрын

    Missed your videos- great to see you back. Best wishes from Wichita.

  • @mftmachining
    @mftmachining Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear from you. Ya were missed.

  • @sharstool2251
    @sharstool2251 Жыл бұрын

    Jay, its great to see you again! Hope all is well, thanks for the video!

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 Жыл бұрын

    Lots of ways to skin a cat. I would have just run a bolt in the threaded hole grabbed it in the chuck tightened it up and used the lathe to turn the ledge it would have been much less fiddly than getting it setup on the rotary table. 🤠

  • @jtkilroy
    @jtkilroy Жыл бұрын

    Hows it going Mr. Block! Long time no chat. I did start out intending to do that. However I did not have any 1 x 12 tpi bolts or rod, hard to believe right? I had FEET of 1 x 8! And rather than turn one for this use, the rotab got the nod.

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 Жыл бұрын

    @@jtkilroy Make do with what ya got! 🙂

  • @petewindish9637
    @petewindish9637 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Great to see you here with us again! And great hair as usual! So jealous!

  • @schwartzenheimer1
    @schwartzenheimer1 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see you back! Looking forward to the next one...glad you're ok...

  • @outsidescrewball
    @outsidescrewball Жыл бұрын

    Awesome…enjoyed the build/discussion along with the update….looking forward for more…

  • @azenginerd9498
    @azenginerd9498 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing updates on your building and hopefully seeing you at the bash. Welcome back.

  • @cschwad559
    @cschwad559 Жыл бұрын

    Went to the bash three years ago. Since I wasn’t one of the “gang” I felt like a third wheel. Long ways to drive from Montana just the have Famous Dave’s food. Wasn’t for me.

  • @un7ucky
    @un7ucky Жыл бұрын

    hey welcome back!

  • @rcurry8531
    @rcurry8531 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you're back looking forward to more videos thank you sir.👍👍👍

  • @thetrevor861
    @thetrevor861 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back, you've been missed !

  • @charlieromeo7663
    @charlieromeo7663 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you again, James. Your words about doing work like the puller are so true. None of the local shops really want or have the time to do jobs like that. I’ve stopped by a couple of well-known shops in the area and introduced myself, and left cards there. Those shop owners are more than happy to send odd jobs, one offs, and prototype stuff my way. One in particular is a guy restoring some 60’s vintage mail order race cars. I can’t tell you how many parts and special tooling I’ve made for him. Anyway, it’s good to have you back and I’m looking forward to the shop update video you mentioned. Be well.

  • @kevinbaird9763
    @kevinbaird9763 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the post James, always good to hear from you.

  • @doctwiggenberry5324
    @doctwiggenberry5324 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you are back on the web. sure missed your stuff.

  • @gregsmith2262
    @gregsmith2262 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back, excellent video as a bonus.

  • @mrjacob8836
    @mrjacob8836 Жыл бұрын

    Good to hear from you James!

  • @jamesblevins451
    @jamesblevins451 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back doing videos thank you

  • @scottjones7279
    @scottjones7279 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back

  • @jsteifel
    @jsteifel Жыл бұрын

    wow, I saw this and stopped to watch it before all others. Glad to see you again.

  • @FinboySlick
    @FinboySlick Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back, James. I see that you are a man of great taste and that you dip your chips in guacamole (I'm guessing Anchorlube).

  • @jtkilroy
    @jtkilroy Жыл бұрын

    Anchorlube is good stuff, better with stainless than carbon steels, but totally usable. Its great with taps, as it sticks so well. In a pinch you can wash your hands with it as well.