Jon's Workshop

Jon's Workshop

A channel to document the building, setup and running of a home metal cutting workshop in the UK. Hopefully the content will inspire others to have a go and consider Engineering as a hobby or better still as a career. If I can inspire just one young person to consider Engineering as a career then I will be extremely happy.
My name is Jon, I live in Scotland with my wife Dawn and I am a time served toolmaker who has spent 30 years in Engineering (predominantly Aerospace) and I currently work in Engineering Management but still enjoy getting my hands dirty.
I have a dog called West (Border Collie) who will undoubtedly feature in some video's as he is always under my feet. I also have a second channel where I explore my other hobby, piano music, which you can find here: kzread.info/dron/Z28GnXDAsParFaCA-BVwvw.html
Please enjoy.
Jon.

Carver Clamp Restoration

Carver Clamp Restoration

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  • @fingerscrossed2317
    @fingerscrossed23177 сағат бұрын

    Bij mij vliegt de stop eruit bij gebruik, hoe kan dat nou ???, is toch maar 750 watt??

  • @Wilkins_Micawber
    @Wilkins_MicawberКүн бұрын

    Perfect. Only problem was some previous owner had effected a repair minus the retaining washer and substituting the split pins with 2 nails to retain the vice together. These I had to drill out because too stiff to drift. Because the washer was missing the buffing spring was baddly buckled, with the spring binding around the nail. I imagine this vice was used in a workshop, why did the "repairer" cut corners, when a workshop of useful material would be available?

  • @attilakovacs5803
    @attilakovacs58032 күн бұрын

    Nice review, thank you!👍

  • @christianyde9847
    @christianyde98473 күн бұрын

    Thanks for a great video with a very good and detailed explanation of the system 👍 I had my 520d 2013 up on the lift and was just about to replace the airbags, when i came across your video, and realized that it more likely was the solenoide that was broken. My BMW was also sitting on the ground, and when it was started the compressor would start for a few seconds, without anything happening. I took the solenoide off and found out that it was in the closed position which it should be. When i checked the resistance of the two pins of the solenoide the resistance was 12,8 ohm, which seemed pretty normal. I then connected the two pins of the solenoide to a 12V battery but it remained in the closed position, until i did connect it maybe 20 times and then it suddenly started to work, and i could now blow air through the solenoide when it was connected to 12V. I then assembled it again and the car worked perfect and still does, and i could even return the unused airbags 😊

  • @MrSbpool
    @MrSbpool6 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshop5 күн бұрын

    Thank you, much appreciated

  • @MrSbpool
    @MrSbpool6 күн бұрын

    Absolute SUPER STAR Thank you ❤ Also didn't get to work yesterday but thanks to your video and the link it's all fixed at £21 😂😂😂

  • @ironwrx
    @ironwrx6 күн бұрын

    Hi Jon. (That’s my name too!) Thank you! So kind of you to share your efforts. I’m a blacksmith/weldor/sculptor trying to learn to be a machinist. This is a beautiful design. Is there a version of the plan in inches? - Jon Taylor, owner, Taylor Iron Works

  • @Tensquaremetreworkshop
    @Tensquaremetreworkshop7 күн бұрын

    Good review. If you sprinkle a little flux on the workpiece before heating, it keeps the metal clean as it heats- the braze then takes better.

  • @heinvosloo45
    @heinvosloo4510 күн бұрын

    Great tool! Thanks very much.

  • @poompwanpoompwan1610
    @poompwanpoompwan161018 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshop18 күн бұрын

    Thanks very much indeed, much appreciated 👍

  • @poompwanpoompwan1610
    @poompwanpoompwan161017 күн бұрын

    @@jonsworkshop You're welcome, a really useful bit of kit, I'm relatively new to this hobby so tending to make things that are within my limited skills

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshop17 күн бұрын

    @@poompwanpoompwan1610 just mind there's an error on the drawing, from memory it is the 45 degrees position on the left hand side as you look at the front of the unit, the X value should be a minus, not a plus. The numbers are correct though. Cheers

  • @Ajcrabba
    @Ajcrabba20 күн бұрын

    Hi there, thanks for the helpful video! What is the best way to de pressurise the system, i think mine is going back sits on bump stops, and when sat for 3 or 4 hours is there a simple way to safely de pressurise it without the car having a fit? Cheers!!

  • @sky173
    @sky17320 күн бұрын

    Glad I stumble on this series. Last fall, I picked up an original Atlas Shaper from the 1930's. It's not the 7B, so it doesn't have the table support in the front. Last year I rebuild an Atlas Milling Machine and now the task of rebuilding the shaper begins. Thanks for sharing these videos. They will be very helpful. I'd be curious if anyone knows if the mold is the same as to where I could convert it to the 7B series by swapping out the base and installing the 7B working surfaces with the table support. Any assistance would be great. Cheers.

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills545020 күн бұрын

    I like that surface grinder. Is it 3 phase? If so, are you using an inverter. But it does a lovely job, I should get one. Cheers

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshop18 күн бұрын

    Hi Richard, yes, 3 phase through an inverter. Way back in my videos you will see the game I had trying to get the original motor to work with my static phase converter and failing. I purchased a new 3 phase motor and adapted the machine etc. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills545017 күн бұрын

    @@jonsworkshop Yes ill probably get one. Cheers Jon

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills545021 күн бұрын

    Just wondering why you used the shaper and not the milling machine for the machining ? Cheers

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshop21 күн бұрын

    Hi Richard, I often get asked that. Simply for the joy of using such a fascinating machine, some nostalgia as a shaper was the very first machine I worked on day 1 of my apprenticeship, and it has a power traverse which my mill doesn't, allowing me to de-burr etc whilst cutting. As this is a hobby for me, it's all about pleasure, not about speed. Hope this answers👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills545020 күн бұрын

    @@jonsworkshop Yes understandable. Last time I used one was at school 50 years ago. Cheers

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills545021 күн бұрын

    Your building a nice little channel matey. Some very interesting stuff. Cheers

  • @9traktor
    @9traktor21 күн бұрын

    Very fine explanation. Thank you!

  • @PP-wy1mb
    @PP-wy1mb24 күн бұрын

    Thank you John i just bougt my first dro for my mil and installed it i learn alot from your video's

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills545025 күн бұрын

    Fabulous idea. Cheers . Video idea...engineering drawings and all those symbols etc etc. Thanks again

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills545025 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshop24 күн бұрын

    Thanks very much indeed, much appreciated.

  • @hairtoss7975
    @hairtoss797525 күн бұрын

    Nicely done.

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills545027 күн бұрын

    Yes fabulous explanation and video cheers.

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills545027 күн бұрын

    Very good informative video. Cheers

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshop27 күн бұрын

    Thanks Richard

  • @NOideaMachining
    @NOideaMachining28 күн бұрын

    I’ve just stumbled across you channel Jon… 👌 This one will be on the to do list 👍

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshop27 күн бұрын

    Hope you enjoy the content 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @collieward1977
    @collieward197729 күн бұрын

    Both one today 3 lights flashing but doesn't seem to be turning on

  • @Quick2004
    @Quick200429 күн бұрын

    My e61 drops on rear passenger side I’ve replaced both airbags still drops on passenger side about 2 inches

  • @simon9447
    @simon9447Ай бұрын

    I wish I had time to watch this but 23 minutes is just too long. I would love to see a vid that explained that in 5 mins. Its probably a brilliant vid.

  • @Skaapdief
    @SkaapdiefАй бұрын

    Brilliant, thanks for your generosity.

  • @ryannaudi4067
    @ryannaudi4067Ай бұрын

    Hi,what is the modulus of the gear?

  • @darius.darius8917
    @darius.darius8917Ай бұрын

    Hello, I have changed the compressor but the car does not lift, do I have to lift one side? The compressor stops very quickly and does not have time to get up

  • @cusoonmyfriend3738
    @cusoonmyfriend3738Ай бұрын

    hi there, just rescued a alpina with this engine, i dont find much parts for it

  • @JulioCesarContrerashabilsa
    @JulioCesarContrerashabilsaАй бұрын

    Tengo una de ellas, y la restauré, estaba en la basura, hace unos 7 años. Excelente Video. Saludos desde Temuco, Chile

  • @stanislavshm4458
    @stanislavshm4458Ай бұрын

    Thanks . video is very useful for me. ZX32 internal details are almost same (except sizes).

  • @evanleebodies
    @evanleebodiesАй бұрын

    Does this use a brushless motor?

  • @Rusty-Metal
    @Rusty-MetalАй бұрын

    That was fantastic

  • @dennisbormet5091
    @dennisbormet5091Ай бұрын

    Great work! I love it

  • @Handdrum.-33
    @Handdrum.-33Ай бұрын

    Amigo..sugiero que lo temples para quitar el sonido a chapa y armonizar

  • @user-zg9vw9wi3t
    @user-zg9vw9wi3tАй бұрын

    what do you do if it pumps the air bags to the point of popping everytime after fixing this issue ?

  • @nigelmoss1449
    @nigelmoss1449Ай бұрын

    Hi. Great video. I am looking for a cross slide gib strip for exactly the same model. Any ideas where I could get one in the Uk. Thanks in advance.

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshopАй бұрын

    Hi, your only options are either new from Harrisonlathe.c0m, trawling eBay and taking your chances, or it would also be worth asking some of the big 2nd hand machinery dealers in the UK, they sometimes break old dogs up to sell the parts separately. Cheers, Jon

  • @themadhatters8529
    @themadhatters8529Ай бұрын

    Wow

  • @petermarsh4993
    @petermarsh4993Ай бұрын

    Thanks for spending the time to produce this beautiful piece of work. It really drives home the value of having a Surface Grinder and Shaper Cutter in the workshop. Cheers.

  • @redgum1340
    @redgum1340Ай бұрын

    This is a great video and I'm glad I found it. I just bought a ZAY 7045FG and looks very much like this machine apart from the switch box in front. I have an issue that the spindle/milling tool vibrate and move around quite a bit when in use. Nice and smooth just spinning round without any load on it but vibrates when in use. Even a small 4mm end mill will vibrate on soft mild steel. It's horrible, never seen anything like it. If I go to a 12mm end mill tool, the whole machine vibrate around. The Head, the Table, everything. Does yours do that as well? I'd love a few suggestions. HELP!

  • @georgewells1489
    @georgewells1489Ай бұрын

    Thanks,great idea

  • @ernestchapman898
    @ernestchapman898Ай бұрын

    Where can i order a glw plug

  • @jasonburns1407
    @jasonburns1407Ай бұрын

    Hi Jon this Engine build has been fantastic.I hope a can watch you build more engines in the future. Thankyou for sharing.

  • @jasonburns1407
    @jasonburns1407Ай бұрын

    How did yo make the springs?did you just bend them around a bit if material in the vice?

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshopАй бұрын

    Hi Jason, yes, just cold bent in the vice, thanks for watching.

  • @jasonburns1407
    @jasonburns1407Ай бұрын

    Hi mate if just wondering where you get them dial indicators from?

  • @jasonburns1407
    @jasonburns1407Ай бұрын

    All in all great work

  • @jasonburns1407
    @jasonburns1407Ай бұрын

    You could touch up with weld and remachine.

  • @Marco-jy9ju
    @Marco-jy9juАй бұрын

    Should i do this also? Because only my left rear side is down, and when i turn my car on, the compressor wont turn on

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshopАй бұрын

    I am not a mechanic and only have experience of the error I had, however, if it's only one side then it's a different problem so changing the same valve won't fix it unfortunately. Get the airbag checked first on the bad side would be my advice.

  • @Marco-jy9ju
    @Marco-jy9juАй бұрын

    @@jonsworkshop my compressor wont turn on when car is running, but when i do the 20sec test with ista then it runs, but its quiet

  • @michaelandersen7535
    @michaelandersen7535Ай бұрын

    Fantastic design. Definitely going to make one!