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Nice job Darren, more work less chat 😂
Its spot on !! Nowt wrong with it
First you criticize yourself for mistakes on the box. Then you criticize yourself for being too critical. You really are your own worst critic. Seriously though, it's a beautiful build. Much respect for using the hand tools so well.
The box is perfect for its intended use mate. I’m always envious of how sharp your hand tools are Darren, particularly your planes. I find sharpening daunting and a chore so I don’t do it ( but I know I should)
Great box Darren, really enjoyed the video mate. Love the fact you made the hardware as well.
Hi Darren. Do not let your wife see this it is a big box and she can get a lot in it ???
I hear you, but she see this comment and get the idea from you LMAO, but In all honesty if she wanted one I’d just make her one.
Nice job man
The box came out really nice mate don’t knock your work.
Don't knock yourself Darren the box looks brilliant plus we're not all perfect, looking forward to more videos.
Nice work 👍. 1 micron=0,001 mm not 0, 01 mm 😉
I salute you sir. the ancient Egyptians could not have done better.
Hi Darren nice upgrad you need to make a power feed for your mill and lathe from Brian w.germany
The problem was turning the stone sideways. You were removing material from the center but not the overhang on up and down strokes. That is why 2 had a concave center. There are specific patterns used when there is overhang and you also don't want to push down on the side, adding extra pressure and less in the center.
That is a great idea, it gives you the ability to get the best camera shot making the setup quick and easy.
Yeah it’s worked great and keeps the floor free with no tripod in the way lol
Darren, once you finish the boxes, you might try to get some VCI (volatile corrosion inhibitor) paper to prevent rust on those tools. As long as you don't have air blowing over it, VCI paper maintains its effectiveness for quite a long time. If your vernier height gauge is made of SS, it may or may not rust and you probably don't want a lot of oil on it either. If you find some affordable VCI paper, put it at least in the bottom of the boxes, better yet, wrap the items in it with the chemical side facing the items. And, *always* wash your hands after handling VCI paper so you don't get it into your eyes or mouth!
Thanks bob ill look in to that am just about to start them as well, appreciate it.
Hi Darren, could list the ACME thread size and what those brass fittings are please 🙂
It’s basically a m8 with a 2mm pitch. TR8 Here’s the link to the one I got www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284018677159?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=L2304HqnQ2q&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=bDmQoNn-R3O&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
There’s the other nut I got www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284771178038?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=L2304HqnQ2q&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=bDmQoNn-R3O&var=586748773882&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@Darren_Barclay Thanks Darren, I found equivalents on Amazon so for me I get free delivery as well. More news on this in due course :-)
i have been looking into backlash lead screws. they usually have a stiff spring so it keeps them locked and it does a pretty good job. wha's the reason for not using a spring?
Yeah it could have been used but the way I set it up does exactly that, the 2 piece are perfectly spaced apart to take up that little bit of wiggle, and just the way I made that block that goes under the cross slide there was simple no room.
Great video, I have the metal on the shelf, thanks for the prompt 😊
Really fun productive video Darren, thanks for showing us this.😊
Good job man
Doing this leads to having two opposite paraboloid shapes. This is one way of grinding telescope mirrors. The two surfaces will never be flat.
Who needs push sticks when you still got all your fingers...
Funny you say that as I just made loads of push sticks, I do use them but if am been honest I feel more comfortable and confident using my hands and as you said still got all my fingers lol
Nice video, Darren. You are trying everything like I did at the beginning of my journey. I have decided to stick to woodwork and try and master that with the minimum of power tools, too much dust. Busy at the mo making pens. But that in its own requires powerful dust extraction for safety. Keep up the great videos, I have tried to create one of my own this week, but what a faff 😂 Loads of more practice needed to get to your standard 🙄
Thanks for your time and channel
Nice make and a good Job keep going
Darren, as you saw, the radius on the "corners" of your diamond-shaped (& round) inserts improves the surface finish -- the bigger the radius, the easier it is to get good finishes. That's one reason most, if not all, inserts have radii on their corners. Another reason is because carbides are brittle and a radius leaves more material to support the cutting edge than a truly sharp corner can. Look in your Machinist's Handbook (or similar) or online to see the clearance angles that are recommended for the materials you are likely to cut in your workshop. Those angles are usually (I think) given as a range of angles, so as long as you grind angles not too different than the original angles, they ought to be fine for your projects. I'll join with many other commenters here and say that you should do everything you can do avoid breathing the carbide dust. I've seen several of the "big" machining channels rig up a shop vacuum to catch the dust where it's made (so they don't have to wear a mask as long as their setups work!). The vacuum will also minimize the amount of carbide dust that falls on your ways. If you prevent the ways from wearing due to the dust, you'll probably be able to sell the lathe for a higher amount than one that's badly worn -- when you get ready to upgrade to a better lathe. Also, the finer the grit size in the wheel, the better the finish you'll get on the resharpened insert. Of course, if your grit is too fine, it will take a lot longer to actually regrind the inserts! ;)
Thanks for the comment bob, yeah I fully agree, having a radius is better it cuts better as well, it ground to a point only serves one purpose ( getting that sharp 90 ). Also agreed, I should have mentioned it in the video, I just presume most who use carbide know, like any metal dust; you don’t want to breath it in, I had the vacuum sitting next to it whilst wearing my respirator, I always wear it when doing most thing, other than using the mill, my workshop is small so wether is cutting with an angle grinder or using the table saw, it through particles in the air so better safe then sorry. But I appreciate your comment. Definitely worth sharpening worn inserts we it comes to manual work. Thanks brother.
"I got three pieces of granite ..." My first thought was: Hmmm, good idea. I've seen such plates, too. Somewhere ...". So you where on a trip to the cemetery last night, Darren? Hehehehehehe. I like it! Thanks for the video and sharing your ideas. Greetings from Germany and subscribed!:)
lol yeah it was a trip and I appreciate it an hope you enjoy my content.
I hope @OXToolco sees this!
I'm just here for the accent, but great work!
Are you not afraid that the shrinkage of the cement will warp your plates out of "spec"?
I guess time will tell, I will make a follow up video about these plates and we will see if you’ve moved. So follow along
@@Darren_Barclay Oh I am sure I will have moved by then. But yes, time will tell, perhaps I end up in a bed, unable to move? Hm.
Aaaawww sweet a scottsman (irish man) i get to add to my subscription list xD sry im not from the area please dont taks offence if i mislabled just let me know in the comments!
Great work! Have you noticed if the concrete backing makes the flatness unstable? I would initially be concerned that the two materials change differently with changes in temperature and humidity. Maybe not enough to actually be a concern though.
To be honest am not sure about how much they move relative to each other, time will tell, I plan on doing a follow up video so stay tuned for that.
Evenly formed peaks and valleys grooves in the wet mortar going straight across the narrowest dimension would help in getting maximum contact to the tile by letting the air escape as the peaks collapse and the valleys rise all without too much work.
Thanks for the inspiration
Nice work Darren. Particularly with redoing the knobs and making your own knurling tool to boot. The footage for that by the way would probably be ideal for a KZread short.
Look like you did a great job , its as long as you are happy !
Darren, looks great, I'm sure your not making to Thous of a mil so for what you need them for they'll work great
EXCELLENT WORK MR BARKLEY 👍🏾
You really should try pronouncing the letter "T" in your speech. That would make your commentary far more interesting and easier for native English speakers to understand. Translated for you: You really should ry pronouncing hee leh-her "_" in your speech. Hae would make your commennary far more inneressing and easier for nayhiv English speakers ooh underssaand. 😉
Don't get the dust in your lungs. Do throw away your old inserts!
Investors thrown away hundreds of broken inserts. It never occurred to me to sharpen them. Gonna try it next time. Thanks for the idea.
inhaling carbide dust is very bad
Might be ok for measuring but i wouldn't hit on it wirh a hammer, there is a reason they are typically 4 to 6 inches thick! And even they break!
Yeah agreed don’t hit on it with a hammer lol
Make a plywood cover for the bed and a drop of water will make the diamond wheel last a lot longer. Also when you take it off, get a toothbrush and scrub it under a dripping tap ready for next time dry it and put it near heat to get it bone dry 😊
I agree carbide is not great for slideways. Good work.
I grind inserts all the time. If you just do the edges and leave a sharp cutting edge, they're great for aluminium. Proper mullahed ones I braze onto a chunk of steel and then grind to whatever shape I want.
I would cover the lathe ways with cloth when doing this sort of thing - grinding and lathe ways do not play well together.
Yeah to be honest am not to bothered about this lathe, this is a practice lathe I plan on getting a better one, but yeah I should have said on the video, appreciated Mike I’ll pin your comment.
@@Darren_Barclay I would also recommend you wearing a dustmask of sorts when grinding carbide, since the dust it produces is toxic.
Nice video , thanks :)
Does sandstone take away material from granite?
I wouldn’t think so, sandstone is very soft.
@@Darren_Barclay I'm going to verify my offcuts again. If one is off by less than 0.2 mm, I might give it a try. If not, a cheapo is all I need and I can't imagine a better tool investment. As was my Aroma diamond plate for sharpening, years ago.
Never saw somebody actually do this. Very interesting
Thanks man glad you enjoyed it.