I make things to make life easier and then share the ideas. I have no income due to injury and illness so I make what I can from what I have. "Creativity is intelligence having fun" Albert Einstein.
Outstanding! It gives 'mechanical advantage' a whole new meaning…
@victorrussell6284Ай бұрын
If the hole in the block was lower down you wouldn’t need an “anti rotation pin” - just cut a flat on the bottom of the plunger with a couple of thou clearance of the base plate.
@NellsMechanicalManCaveАй бұрын
Good call Victor! Sometimes you cant see the wood for the trees, as the saying goes 😊 Cheers Neil
@flat-eartherАй бұрын
awesome BTW nells, have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest viewing the 13 part series _what on earth happened_ in my about to learn how the earth is not a globe
@BonifacioVelasquez-md1yoАй бұрын
Very nice tool!!! I like it better than the levels.
@Hawkwood100Ай бұрын
Didn't understand any of that and would have liked to see it in action - to get the idea of how actually works,,,
@NellsMechanicalManCaveАй бұрын
Might be a good idea to watch the two other uploads. The third and last video with +50k views shows how it works. It's very simple and basic but works. Thanks for coming by and commenting. All the very best to you. Neil 😊😊
@practalsol2 ай бұрын
Whoaw You just blew my mind. Saving a lot of time in the process. I got a bunch of endmills to fix Thank You
@Lwimmermastermetalart2 ай бұрын
Nice design. I’d add one thing to it though. I’d put a small flat on the shaft where your clamping screw is. This way it won’t get messed up from the clamping screw. Or you could use a screw with a nylon tip as well. Good job young man 🤙🏻
@vandalsgarage3 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Proper job, mate. I've a cobbled together version but I need to do it right.
@NellsMechanicalManCave3 ай бұрын
It will never beat a properly sharpened or new end mill, but it saves a shed load of money replacing slightly blunted or chipped tools. Thanks for coming by, Cheers Neil
@kietluu71703 ай бұрын
great. very useful
@NellsMechanicalManCave3 ай бұрын
It works well 😊😊
@stevethompson85043 ай бұрын
Really good idea ,yeah I like that . I've not seen anything that gives as clear an indication as that or quick to use anywhere.
@NellsMechanicalManCave3 ай бұрын
Hi Steve and thanks for the kind comment. It was an out of the head idea and design. Works well but as others have mentioned, the ratio needs to be increased. Cheers Neil
@johntenhave13 ай бұрын
Very nice work. A clever solution.
@NellsMechanicalManCave3 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming by! It was only done to make life easier for me. If it helps anyone else, it's a massive bonus 😊 Thanks so much for commenting. Cheers Neil
@chiefus35364 ай бұрын
Any chance you have any drawings for this tool. I am a total newbie to anything to do with machining. All the help with learning from other ideas/drawing would help a lot.. Cheers. from Aust.
@NellsMechanicalManCave4 ай бұрын
Hi there ! Sorry my friend but I don't work from drawings. I design everything in my head as I make each individual part. That's why sometimes things dont quite work. Think of this as a balance scale or a seesaw. There is more weight on the side that touches the cutting tool so it stays in contact because of gravity. The pointer is directly above the pivot hole and needs to be a minimum of 4 times longer that the distance from the pivot hole to the point where the cutting tool touches. This gives you a ratio of 4:1. That's it really. Make a small seesaw on the table and move the pivot point back and fore. You will see how it can effect the amount of travel. Cheers Neil
@mk65954 ай бұрын
20 quid for the diamond wheel? I watched your video and then went looking for one and they're over $300 US!
@NellsMechanicalManCave4 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that. I bought from a company in the uk called RDG. They do mail order and sell on ebay. Prices have gone up but are still under $50. Look on Ebay you might get lucky. Cheers Neil
@NellsMechanicalManCave4 ай бұрын
Try this link, $50 on ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265256180553?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=m1PNtpB0Tsi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=12o7hixpRZS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@mk65954 ай бұрын
@@NellsMechanicalManCave Oh, that's much better. Thanks for posting that.
@melgross4 ай бұрын
Well, you get what you pay for. I bought a Bucktool 8” grinder a year ago. It’s ok. The motor is underpowered though. It has two speeds. The fast speed takes about 15 seconds to come up to speed. It works well enough if you don’t push it too hard.
@chiefus35365 ай бұрын
I love it. Well Done.
@NellsMechanicalManCave5 ай бұрын
It was only an idea floating around inside my head. If you read some of the comments, you will see that we all decided on a shorter arm that sits on the tool and a longer pointer. Greater ratio so more accurate. Thanks for coming by, Cheers Neil
@bradley98565 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video, do you know what specific bearings it uses?
@NellsMechanicalManCave5 ай бұрын
Hi Bradley. No, I'm afraid I dont know the bearing numbers. It was 1942 and details are very limited. When I'm well enough, I'll take a trip to the workshop and pop a bearing out. I will look for numbers or identifying Mark's and post my findings. Cheers Neil
@bradley98565 ай бұрын
@@NellsMechanicalManCave Thanks Neil, I hope you feel better soon. If all goes well I'll be picking one of these beasts up tomorrow for about 150 pounds, seller says it just has to go and the headstock is a little wobbly, not sure about the bedways though. Is there anything you can tell me to look out for / test before I buy it? Thanks once again.
@bradley98565 ай бұрын
@NellsMechanicalManCave Hi Niel, sorry for the second message but do you know where those axis wheels you have came from? I can see they're quite nice and have obvious divisions for somewhat accurate tool movement but the one I'm looking at has generic handles and no divisions? Thanks once again
@syahrudinnajwa66285 ай бұрын
Nice
@Raul281535 ай бұрын
I like it. Gives me an idea for an electronic model with a LED that lights when it's right
@NellsMechanicalManCave5 ай бұрын
That sounds like a great idea ! Cheers Neil 😊😊
@44Celt5 ай бұрын
Hi, what grit wheel are you using ?, thx
@NellsMechanicalManCave5 ай бұрын
Hi, Think I went for a 300 grit. I did a Google search and read a thread in practical machinist that said over 150 and below 500. Over 500 requires water cooling and 1200 gives a mirror finish. Cheers Neil
@bumcy20105 ай бұрын
You should thank the late Harold Hall for the design nd drawings😷
@NellsMechanicalManCave5 ай бұрын
I did 😊😊 In one of the earlier videos of the build I gave credit to Harold and also Kev who introduced me to the great mans work. Cheers Neil
@scotydog78686 ай бұрын
Hi mate just discovered your channel nice to hear a familiar accent 🏴look forward to seeing more from you
@NellsMechanicalManCave6 ай бұрын
Hi Scotydog. Us taffy's are a rare breed on here. Been trying to get a 57 year old project (me) operational for the last months. I hope that all the failing bits will be sorted soon and I can get back in the shed and share some ideas. Cheers Neil 😊
@scotydog78686 ай бұрын
@@NellsMechanicalManCave i hope so to mate 🙏🏻🙏🏻 wishing you good health for 2024
@3in1Machining6 ай бұрын
Thats absolutely brilliant mate. I've been trying to get my head around how I was going to do this for some time now. Thanks for sharing.
@NellsMechanicalManCave6 ай бұрын
Hi Graham, It works well and is quite easy to make. Cheers Neil
@user-yd7mp1py2x6 ай бұрын
With this block you can sharpen drills, they will be like factory sharpening!
@NellsMechanicalManCave6 ай бұрын
I just watched your video on drill sharpening. I see how this block can be used for drill bits. Very clever idea you have 👍🏻👍🏻
@user-yd7mp1py2x6 ай бұрын
Remove the roller, how the feeding mechanism block works, please
@NellsMechanicalManCave6 ай бұрын
If you look at the 2 other videos, it will show you all the parts and how the feeder works 😊😊😊
@user-yd7mp1py2x6 ай бұрын
We use a similar method to sharpen drills for metal! They come out just like they came from the factory!
@user-yd7mp1py2x6 ай бұрын
А если на фрезе 5 перьев ,можна на этом приспособлении заточить такую фрезу ?
@NellsMechanicalManCave6 ай бұрын
Sorry,, cant translate your comment 😕😕
@NellsMechanicalManCave6 ай бұрын
Found the translate now. Yes you can sharpen 5 cutting faces. You would need to machine a 5 sided block (pentagon) to hold the cutting tool though. Same goes for a 3 flute cutter. Cheers Neil 😊
@markrainford12196 ай бұрын
Made one!! Very similar, pointer probably four times longer than yours. So quick to swap tools around in holders now. I was making more and more tool holders, because of the hassle changing tools (I'm up to twenty two holders). So thank you very much.
@NellsMechanicalManCave6 ай бұрын
Mark !!! That's excellent.... So pleased that one of my ideas has helped someone. As you said, setting a new tool to height is unbelievably quick using this simple tool. Thanks for letting me know, you made my day 😊😊😊 Cheers Neil
@user-yd7mp1py2x6 ай бұрын
Слава Богу !Дякуємо !
@Changtent6 ай бұрын
Brilliant, thank you for posting.
@jasoncampbell62226 ай бұрын
Yeah my neighbour has one of these currently, I borrowed it and he said the same regarding how much the belts were. Gave it back after a few weeks with 2x 3 packs of new belts that I ordered as a thank you for less than £35 for the lot. Also knowing that the belts are of a slightly weird size (50x1020) it's cheaper to make your own belts which I did for the time that I used it which is a really easy process and soooooo cheap to do. The company doesn't make ANY of their own power tools anymore, all Chinese made (doesn't mean they're rubbish, just mis-leading).
@greynorton52137 ай бұрын
Well done Neil, I like your design as I lost an eye and it is very difficult to accurately set a gauge with one eye and I normally to check by feel but I do make errors.Your method with the needle seems to be the best for my case,thank you I will get to it asap.
@NellsMechanicalManCave7 ай бұрын
Hi Grey, As stated,, increase the ratio between the arm and the indicator pointer. Other than that , it works great. Thanks fir coming by 😊 Cheers Neil!
@davidheidary71247 ай бұрын
Great idea 👍👏👏🙏 Can also be used for many other setups 🤔
@NellsMechanicalManCave7 ай бұрын
Hi David. It works well but,,,,, The ratio between the arm and indicator needs to be greater and a real bearing used at the pivot point. When I get back in the workshop I will make these changes myself. Thanks for coming by and commenting, Cheers Neil
@B_T-Weld_Machine7 ай бұрын
Where can I find Kevin’s videos? Can someone share a link?
I have been searching high and low trying to find an accurate way to sharpen my end mills myself, I seen this style in a book but forgot the name of the book. I guarantee I’ll be building and trying this fixture. Thank you for putting this up Neil. I’ll be watching all 3 vids. I’m also on a shoestring budget
@NellsMechanicalManCave7 ай бұрын
Hi, The idea came from a book by Harold Hall and Mr Factotum ( Kev) did a few videos on the design. I don't know the exact name of the book but Kev mentions it so it's easy to look up. Cheers Neil.
@nealepitts33218 ай бұрын
Is there a link to buy the diamond wheel please. I can find the cup version not the flat ?
@NellsMechanicalManCave8 ай бұрын
Hj. I got my wheel from a company in the UK called RDG Tools. Their Web address is www.rdgtools.co.uk Go to the search on the site and look up flat diamond grinding wheel. They are on Ebay too. Sorry I can't do a link, I tried and failed Cheers Neil
@user-yd7mp1py2x8 ай бұрын
Good afternoon. We protect ourselves from dust with surgical, disposable masks. And when we sharpen our incisors, we also wear them. A colleague wanted to ask you at what engine speeds do you process metal with these cutters?
@NellsMechanicalManCave8 ай бұрын
Hi. This bench grinder runs at 2800rpm. I was careful to buy a diamond wheel that had a higher maximum speed. To my best recollection the wheel is rated at 3500rpm. Thanks Neil
@user-yd7mp1py2x8 ай бұрын
@@NellsMechanicalManCave The engine speed is not for the diamond cup, but the speed for the cutter when it is in the robot
@NellsMechanicalManCave8 ай бұрын
@@user-yd7mp1py2x there are charts on the Internet to show rotation speed of the cutter and also travel over the cutting surface. A lot depends on the size of cutter and also the material being machined. I am not a machinist and mostly guess
@user-yd7mp1py2x8 ай бұрын
@@NellsMechanicalManCave The cutter is 16 mm, the metal is regular black steel, grade 3, and steel 45 is not hardened. Manual feed is slow. And another question, the smaller the cut, the higher the speed? Thank you, I'm just starting to master the router...
@NellsMechanicalManCave8 ай бұрын
@@user-yd7mp1py2x Small cuts at high revolution speed gives good surface finish. Coolant or light oil also helps with finish. Cheers Neil 😊😊
@amboss5948 ай бұрын
Нет безвыходных ситуаций- есть непредвиденные последствия!
@NellsMechanicalManCave8 ай бұрын
Sorry, can't find a way to translate and sadly I'm not that clever enough to speak or read any other language. Britain isn't that great in all honesty. Many thanks Neil 😊
@eddiekulp12418 ай бұрын
Not bad design, not everyone has a Tool and Grinder machine
@NellsMechanicalManCave8 ай бұрын
Sorry Eddie, Didn't see your comment. I think it's a very basic tool but can save money in a small shop. Things are very expensive at the moment and any saving means spare money for other items. Hopefully things will get easier and I can buy materials again soon 😊 Thanks Neil
@SamGlasser8 ай бұрын
Nice job
@9.5woodworks848 ай бұрын
Hi Neil Although I can usually manage my way about mods, I can’t weld. How much would it cost to fettle one up for me? 🤓🫣
@NellsMechanicalManCave8 ай бұрын
Hi. Sadly this is something that I can't help you with at the moment. I can't go into detail but I have been taken ill and it could be months before I get back in the workshop. I can do a drawing if you like which will allow you to make the parts and get it welded locally. Email me and I'll forward what I can. Cheers Neil
@9.5woodworks848 ай бұрын
No problem Neil. Please get well soon! All the best, Adil
@mohammadyounus51389 ай бұрын
Is it available with 220 volts please
@NellsMechanicalManCave9 ай бұрын
Hi again. Yes, these machines are available on Amazon UK at 220 to 240volts. Hope this helps. Thanks Neil
@ronaldcrowder4049 ай бұрын
Awesome I have been wanting to make one but didn't know how to make such an improvement. Thank you !!
@Keith120019 ай бұрын
Very good video and design, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I would like the stl file but can’t seem to find your email address? Thanks for video nonetheless
@NellsMechanicalManCave9 ай бұрын
Hi Keith. Look at one of my more recent videos and the email is shown. Cheers Neil
@NellsMechanicalManCave9 ай бұрын
Or, go to my majn page and click on "About"
@Keith120019 ай бұрын
@@NellsMechanicalManCave will do thank you
@mohammadyounus51389 ай бұрын
Is it available with 220 volts ?? please ❤️
@NellsMechanicalManCave9 ай бұрын
Hi, Yes the one I bought is 240v. I got it off Amazon UK
@longdriver29 ай бұрын
I just bought one of these belt sanders! Is the on/off switch on the top like that from the factory?
@NellsMechanicalManCave9 ай бұрын
Yes it was. Got my sander from Amazon UK. It was the only type available here. I will be moving that switch off the top. Cheers Neil
@MicksWorkshop9 ай бұрын
That's brilliant! I'm definitely making an Ollie Toolsetter.
@NellsMechanicalManCave9 ай бұрын
Hj Mick! If you make one, keep the hammer arm short and the indicator needle long. The higher the ratio, the greater the accuracy. Good to hear from you, Cheers Neil
@dizzybee73869 ай бұрын
That big red mountain peak of a stop/start button annoys me and put me off a purchase. It's a dear enough hobbyist-grade system. The american made models don't appear to have that. Still, it's a nice addition. Although when you turned the camera around and displayed an industrial purpose mill and lathe, I nearly sh*t. That's some serious gear. Interesting video, thank you!
@NellsMechanicalManCave9 ай бұрын
Yes that stop start switch annoys me too. Think it's to comply with EU safety standards. It's not going to be there long though, theres enough space in the case to fit it in I think. Yes the lathe and mill are a good size. There are several flights of steep steps to get down to the workshop so everything was stripped and then rebuilt 😊😊😊
@dizzybee73869 ай бұрын
Wow. You know your stuff with tinkering. Serious tinkering.@@NellsMechanicalManCave
@B_T-Weld_Machine9 ай бұрын
I like it, it has an old tool look, plus I try to make whatever tool I possibly can instead of purchasing someone else’s, it helps you to grow your talents and appreciate it every time you use it. “A sense of self accomplishment”
@NellsMechanicalManCave9 ай бұрын
Hi Manny !!! I have only a few tool holders and I can fit a different tool and set its height in seconds now 😊 It does look like a tool from the past but it's the fastest method of high setting that i know of. If you make one, keep the indicator arm long and the contact point short. That way you get a high ratio and better accuracy. Thanks for coming by, it is really appreciated Cheers Neil 😊😊😊
@glennfelpel97859 ай бұрын
I know I am a late comer. But, I don't understand exactly why you would need to make the stem of the device a tube. Why do you drill this bar out into a tube. I must be missing something. Thank you for the video. This is a great idea and has good use even if you would like to run just a little low or a little high the indicator could be marked as such. Great idea you have here.
@NellsMechanicalManCave9 ай бұрын
Hi Glenn ! I simply had a brain fart 😁 Because the stainless steel bar was long, l was going to make the tube long . This is a drawback of not working from a drawing. I like to wing it most of the time and love to think and build spontaneously! Doesn't always go to plan though 🤣🤣 Thanks so much for coming by. Cheers Neil
@Lesfac10 ай бұрын
Hi Neil. Nice video. Well thought out. I posted a video of a contraption to sharpen the flutes of endmills using stuff from around the workshop. Your device would allow me to sharpen the ends. I might give it a go. You sound like you are local to me. Cwmbran, Newport. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZdhydagdsWrd6w.htmlsi=fJOMO_NO9L1Umnfv
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Outstanding! It gives 'mechanical advantage' a whole new meaning…
If the hole in the block was lower down you wouldn’t need an “anti rotation pin” - just cut a flat on the bottom of the plunger with a couple of thou clearance of the base plate.
Good call Victor! Sometimes you cant see the wood for the trees, as the saying goes 😊 Cheers Neil
awesome BTW nells, have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest viewing the 13 part series _what on earth happened_ in my about to learn how the earth is not a globe
Very nice tool!!! I like it better than the levels.
Didn't understand any of that and would have liked to see it in action - to get the idea of how actually works,,,
Might be a good idea to watch the two other uploads. The third and last video with +50k views shows how it works. It's very simple and basic but works. Thanks for coming by and commenting. All the very best to you. Neil 😊😊
Whoaw You just blew my mind. Saving a lot of time in the process. I got a bunch of endmills to fix Thank You
Nice design. I’d add one thing to it though. I’d put a small flat on the shaft where your clamping screw is. This way it won’t get messed up from the clamping screw. Or you could use a screw with a nylon tip as well. Good job young man 🤙🏻
Brilliant! Proper job, mate. I've a cobbled together version but I need to do it right.
It will never beat a properly sharpened or new end mill, but it saves a shed load of money replacing slightly blunted or chipped tools. Thanks for coming by, Cheers Neil
great. very useful
It works well 😊😊
Really good idea ,yeah I like that . I've not seen anything that gives as clear an indication as that or quick to use anywhere.
Hi Steve and thanks for the kind comment. It was an out of the head idea and design. Works well but as others have mentioned, the ratio needs to be increased. Cheers Neil
Very nice work. A clever solution.
Thanks for coming by! It was only done to make life easier for me. If it helps anyone else, it's a massive bonus 😊 Thanks so much for commenting. Cheers Neil
Any chance you have any drawings for this tool. I am a total newbie to anything to do with machining. All the help with learning from other ideas/drawing would help a lot.. Cheers. from Aust.
Hi there ! Sorry my friend but I don't work from drawings. I design everything in my head as I make each individual part. That's why sometimes things dont quite work. Think of this as a balance scale or a seesaw. There is more weight on the side that touches the cutting tool so it stays in contact because of gravity. The pointer is directly above the pivot hole and needs to be a minimum of 4 times longer that the distance from the pivot hole to the point where the cutting tool touches. This gives you a ratio of 4:1. That's it really. Make a small seesaw on the table and move the pivot point back and fore. You will see how it can effect the amount of travel. Cheers Neil
20 quid for the diamond wheel? I watched your video and then went looking for one and they're over $300 US!
Sorry to hear that. I bought from a company in the uk called RDG. They do mail order and sell on ebay. Prices have gone up but are still under $50. Look on Ebay you might get lucky. Cheers Neil
Try this link, $50 on ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265256180553?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=m1PNtpB0Tsi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=12o7hixpRZS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@NellsMechanicalManCave Oh, that's much better. Thanks for posting that.
Well, you get what you pay for. I bought a Bucktool 8” grinder a year ago. It’s ok. The motor is underpowered though. It has two speeds. The fast speed takes about 15 seconds to come up to speed. It works well enough if you don’t push it too hard.
I love it. Well Done.
It was only an idea floating around inside my head. If you read some of the comments, you will see that we all decided on a shorter arm that sits on the tool and a longer pointer. Greater ratio so more accurate. Thanks for coming by, Cheers Neil
Thanks for this video, do you know what specific bearings it uses?
Hi Bradley. No, I'm afraid I dont know the bearing numbers. It was 1942 and details are very limited. When I'm well enough, I'll take a trip to the workshop and pop a bearing out. I will look for numbers or identifying Mark's and post my findings. Cheers Neil
@@NellsMechanicalManCave Thanks Neil, I hope you feel better soon. If all goes well I'll be picking one of these beasts up tomorrow for about 150 pounds, seller says it just has to go and the headstock is a little wobbly, not sure about the bedways though. Is there anything you can tell me to look out for / test before I buy it? Thanks once again.
@NellsMechanicalManCave Hi Niel, sorry for the second message but do you know where those axis wheels you have came from? I can see they're quite nice and have obvious divisions for somewhat accurate tool movement but the one I'm looking at has generic handles and no divisions? Thanks once again
Nice
I like it. Gives me an idea for an electronic model with a LED that lights when it's right
That sounds like a great idea ! Cheers Neil 😊😊
Hi, what grit wheel are you using ?, thx
Hi, Think I went for a 300 grit. I did a Google search and read a thread in practical machinist that said over 150 and below 500. Over 500 requires water cooling and 1200 gives a mirror finish. Cheers Neil
You should thank the late Harold Hall for the design nd drawings😷
I did 😊😊 In one of the earlier videos of the build I gave credit to Harold and also Kev who introduced me to the great mans work. Cheers Neil
Hi mate just discovered your channel nice to hear a familiar accent 🏴look forward to seeing more from you
Hi Scotydog. Us taffy's are a rare breed on here. Been trying to get a 57 year old project (me) operational for the last months. I hope that all the failing bits will be sorted soon and I can get back in the shed and share some ideas. Cheers Neil 😊
@@NellsMechanicalManCave i hope so to mate 🙏🏻🙏🏻 wishing you good health for 2024
Thats absolutely brilliant mate. I've been trying to get my head around how I was going to do this for some time now. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Graham, It works well and is quite easy to make. Cheers Neil
With this block you can sharpen drills, they will be like factory sharpening!
I just watched your video on drill sharpening. I see how this block can be used for drill bits. Very clever idea you have 👍🏻👍🏻
Remove the roller, how the feeding mechanism block works, please
If you look at the 2 other videos, it will show you all the parts and how the feeder works 😊😊😊
We use a similar method to sharpen drills for metal! They come out just like they came from the factory!
А если на фрезе 5 перьев ,можна на этом приспособлении заточить такую фрезу ?
Sorry,, cant translate your comment 😕😕
Found the translate now. Yes you can sharpen 5 cutting faces. You would need to machine a 5 sided block (pentagon) to hold the cutting tool though. Same goes for a 3 flute cutter. Cheers Neil 😊
Made one!! Very similar, pointer probably four times longer than yours. So quick to swap tools around in holders now. I was making more and more tool holders, because of the hassle changing tools (I'm up to twenty two holders). So thank you very much.
Mark !!! That's excellent.... So pleased that one of my ideas has helped someone. As you said, setting a new tool to height is unbelievably quick using this simple tool. Thanks for letting me know, you made my day 😊😊😊 Cheers Neil
Слава Богу !Дякуємо !
Brilliant, thank you for posting.
Yeah my neighbour has one of these currently, I borrowed it and he said the same regarding how much the belts were. Gave it back after a few weeks with 2x 3 packs of new belts that I ordered as a thank you for less than £35 for the lot. Also knowing that the belts are of a slightly weird size (50x1020) it's cheaper to make your own belts which I did for the time that I used it which is a really easy process and soooooo cheap to do. The company doesn't make ANY of their own power tools anymore, all Chinese made (doesn't mean they're rubbish, just mis-leading).
Well done Neil, I like your design as I lost an eye and it is very difficult to accurately set a gauge with one eye and I normally to check by feel but I do make errors.Your method with the needle seems to be the best for my case,thank you I will get to it asap.
Hi Grey, As stated,, increase the ratio between the arm and the indicator pointer. Other than that , it works great. Thanks fir coming by 😊 Cheers Neil!
Great idea 👍👏👏🙏 Can also be used for many other setups 🤔
Hi David. It works well but,,,,, The ratio between the arm and indicator needs to be greater and a real bearing used at the pivot point. When I get back in the workshop I will make these changes myself. Thanks for coming by and commenting, Cheers Neil
Where can I find Kevin’s videos? Can someone share a link?
I'll look now for you.
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Ty, I got it
I have been searching high and low trying to find an accurate way to sharpen my end mills myself, I seen this style in a book but forgot the name of the book. I guarantee I’ll be building and trying this fixture. Thank you for putting this up Neil. I’ll be watching all 3 vids. I’m also on a shoestring budget
Hi, The idea came from a book by Harold Hall and Mr Factotum ( Kev) did a few videos on the design. I don't know the exact name of the book but Kev mentions it so it's easy to look up. Cheers Neil.
Is there a link to buy the diamond wheel please. I can find the cup version not the flat ?
Hj. I got my wheel from a company in the UK called RDG Tools. Their Web address is www.rdgtools.co.uk Go to the search on the site and look up flat diamond grinding wheel. They are on Ebay too. Sorry I can't do a link, I tried and failed Cheers Neil
Good afternoon. We protect ourselves from dust with surgical, disposable masks. And when we sharpen our incisors, we also wear them. A colleague wanted to ask you at what engine speeds do you process metal with these cutters?
Hi. This bench grinder runs at 2800rpm. I was careful to buy a diamond wheel that had a higher maximum speed. To my best recollection the wheel is rated at 3500rpm. Thanks Neil
@@NellsMechanicalManCave The engine speed is not for the diamond cup, but the speed for the cutter when it is in the robot
@@user-yd7mp1py2x there are charts on the Internet to show rotation speed of the cutter and also travel over the cutting surface. A lot depends on the size of cutter and also the material being machined. I am not a machinist and mostly guess
@@NellsMechanicalManCave The cutter is 16 mm, the metal is regular black steel, grade 3, and steel 45 is not hardened. Manual feed is slow. And another question, the smaller the cut, the higher the speed? Thank you, I'm just starting to master the router...
@@user-yd7mp1py2x Small cuts at high revolution speed gives good surface finish. Coolant or light oil also helps with finish. Cheers Neil 😊😊
Нет безвыходных ситуаций- есть непредвиденные последствия!
Sorry, can't find a way to translate and sadly I'm not that clever enough to speak or read any other language. Britain isn't that great in all honesty. Many thanks Neil 😊
Not bad design, not everyone has a Tool and Grinder machine
Sorry Eddie, Didn't see your comment. I think it's a very basic tool but can save money in a small shop. Things are very expensive at the moment and any saving means spare money for other items. Hopefully things will get easier and I can buy materials again soon 😊 Thanks Neil
Nice job
Hi Neil Although I can usually manage my way about mods, I can’t weld. How much would it cost to fettle one up for me? 🤓🫣
Hi. Sadly this is something that I can't help you with at the moment. I can't go into detail but I have been taken ill and it could be months before I get back in the workshop. I can do a drawing if you like which will allow you to make the parts and get it welded locally. Email me and I'll forward what I can. Cheers Neil
No problem Neil. Please get well soon! All the best, Adil
Is it available with 220 volts please
Hi again. Yes, these machines are available on Amazon UK at 220 to 240volts. Hope this helps. Thanks Neil
Awesome I have been wanting to make one but didn't know how to make such an improvement. Thank you !!
Very good video and design, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I would like the stl file but can’t seem to find your email address? Thanks for video nonetheless
Hi Keith. Look at one of my more recent videos and the email is shown. Cheers Neil
Or, go to my majn page and click on "About"
@@NellsMechanicalManCave will do thank you
Is it available with 220 volts ?? please ❤️
Hi, Yes the one I bought is 240v. I got it off Amazon UK
I just bought one of these belt sanders! Is the on/off switch on the top like that from the factory?
Yes it was. Got my sander from Amazon UK. It was the only type available here. I will be moving that switch off the top. Cheers Neil
That's brilliant! I'm definitely making an Ollie Toolsetter.
Hj Mick! If you make one, keep the hammer arm short and the indicator needle long. The higher the ratio, the greater the accuracy. Good to hear from you, Cheers Neil
That big red mountain peak of a stop/start button annoys me and put me off a purchase. It's a dear enough hobbyist-grade system. The american made models don't appear to have that. Still, it's a nice addition. Although when you turned the camera around and displayed an industrial purpose mill and lathe, I nearly sh*t. That's some serious gear. Interesting video, thank you!
Yes that stop start switch annoys me too. Think it's to comply with EU safety standards. It's not going to be there long though, theres enough space in the case to fit it in I think. Yes the lathe and mill are a good size. There are several flights of steep steps to get down to the workshop so everything was stripped and then rebuilt 😊😊😊
Wow. You know your stuff with tinkering. Serious tinkering.@@NellsMechanicalManCave
I like it, it has an old tool look, plus I try to make whatever tool I possibly can instead of purchasing someone else’s, it helps you to grow your talents and appreciate it every time you use it. “A sense of self accomplishment”
Hi Manny !!! I have only a few tool holders and I can fit a different tool and set its height in seconds now 😊 It does look like a tool from the past but it's the fastest method of high setting that i know of. If you make one, keep the indicator arm long and the contact point short. That way you get a high ratio and better accuracy. Thanks for coming by, it is really appreciated Cheers Neil 😊😊😊
I know I am a late comer. But, I don't understand exactly why you would need to make the stem of the device a tube. Why do you drill this bar out into a tube. I must be missing something. Thank you for the video. This is a great idea and has good use even if you would like to run just a little low or a little high the indicator could be marked as such. Great idea you have here.
Hi Glenn ! I simply had a brain fart 😁 Because the stainless steel bar was long, l was going to make the tube long . This is a drawback of not working from a drawing. I like to wing it most of the time and love to think and build spontaneously! Doesn't always go to plan though 🤣🤣 Thanks so much for coming by. Cheers Neil
Hi Neil. Nice video. Well thought out. I posted a video of a contraption to sharpen the flutes of endmills using stuff from around the workshop. Your device would allow me to sharpen the ends. I might give it a go. You sound like you are local to me. Cwmbran, Newport. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZdhydagdsWrd6w.htmlsi=fJOMO_NO9L1Umnfv