How thick is a sharpie mark? oxtoolco 2016-04-22 | In this video we answer the burning question of just how thick a standard Sanford Sharpie mark is. We use our high resolution Johansson indicator and some gage blocks to take precision measurements of Sharpie thickness.
Acme Screw Jack stands oxtoolco 2024-01-29 | A short video on some way overbuilt acme screw jack stands. Enjoy.
Machinery Wedge Jack oxtoolco 2024-01-22 | Machinery wedge jack demonstration and load test. This is a full function prototype that I build a couple of months ago after seeing a hydraulic version at a friends shop. Enjoy!
Monday Night Meatloaf 151 oxtoolco 2023-06-05 | In this meatloaf episode.Woodcraft 90 degree toggle bolts. Vessel Impact screwdriver. Plomb Ratchet. 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 Central micrometer. Magnetic Vee block. Magnetic transfer blocks. 5C spindex radius dresser. Yuasa 5C tilt index fixture. Don't miss the Bar Z Industrial Bash June 24th 2023. Swap meet, vendor tool raffles, catered breakfast and lunch. Tickets here, barzindustrialdevelopment.godaddysites.com/store/ols/products/bar-z-summer-bash-attendanceFAQ, barzindustrialdevelopment.godaddysites.com/summer-bash
Monday Night Meatloaf 150 oxtoolco 2023-05-15 | In this video we look at the test results of the three hammer handle retention fluids. These are liquids we add to harden or swell the wood hammer handle in the hammer head to retain and prevent loosening. We also look at some tool finds at a local flea market, a couple of Craigslist scores, some cool machine tags from Sierra Specialty Auto, Chatillion Dynomometer, we also test a Diablo Cermet steel cutting blade. Link to the Bar Z Industrial summer bashyoutube.com/watch?v=WHtU5sixpu0Outside Screwball. Norcal Meet and Greet Mailing Listyoutube.com/@outsidescrewball/featured
Triple Clamp Pivot oxtoolco 2023-05-01 | Finally some machining content for my loyal Oxen! In this video we machine a triple clamp pivot shaft for one of the kiddo's at work. He is building a custom pit bike using a 2006 Kawasaki KLX110 frame with all 2009 Cobra CX65 race suspension or whatever that means.... I chose 1144 "Stressproof" steel for this part because of its high as rolled strength and ease of machining. The most challenging task is the deep hole drilling of this part.
Monday Night Meatloaf 149 oxtoolco 2023-04-17 | I did it again. Bought a lonely etching press off Craigslist. In this video we take a look at some wood handle retention methods, some local flea market finds, an upcoming actual machining content video for one of the kiddos at work, and some interesting Craigslist finds for the week. Including a creampuff of a Monarch 10EE lathe in original factory condition.
Monday Night Meatloaf 148 oxtoolco 2023-04-03 | This weeks batch of Meatloaf. Something for everybody. Flea market and garage sale finds, Mounting wood sledge handle, Biesmeyer fence mounting, LED indoor flood lights for machines, this weeks craigslist finds.
Delta Unisaw Arbor Truing oxtoolco 2023-03-20 | Warning! Woodchuck action in this video. In this video we correct some excessive arbor runout on my new to me Delta Unisaw. The blade arbor has roughly .003 (.08mm) wobble that seemed excessive to me. I also show the method I remachine the arbor and how I aligned the table to the freshly machined arbor.
Monday Night Meatloaf 147 oxtoolco 2023-03-13 | Monday Night Meatloaf. Weekly mixed bag with something for everybody. In this episode we have,Come along repair update and Bozo attack.Storage tray casesVintage Delta UnisawCotton Friction tape. McMaster Carr 76465A1Buddy boxesPlomb Tools, tool checksMystery box. Stainless coaster, Slocum micrometer, machine shop ephemera.Wood crate, Center Micrometer, Taft Peirce surface plate.Acme Box. Ford 7.3 diagnostic box, Euclid Probe, Starrett M1 lube, No swirl funnel, Camphor tablets,
Monday Night Meatloaf 146 oxtoolco 2023-02-27 | Shop update and some progress on the Fanuc Wire EDM machine. Shout out to my buddy Chuck over at YT channel Outsidescrewball.youtube.com/@outsidescrewballLong nose Bic lightersAmazon Crane scaleCraigslist sledge hammer handlesCraigslist Dewalt Powder actuated nailerCraigslist Clover LatheCraigslist Big wrenchSafety philosophyShop organization Bin Cases
Monday Night Meatloaf 145 oxtoolco 2023-02-13 | More meatloaf and shop updates for the loyal Oxen!Come along repair option load testingForensic fastener examinationAaron Walla HammerRandy Richard BopperNorthern tool compact chain hoistShop Insulation retainer testingThis weeks Craigslist finds NEW!Sexy Handwheel on Cervinia milling machine.Unfortunate last name for a shop guyMystery press tool.Check out some of my YT friends, Gary Brown at Old Iron machine worksyoutube.com/@OldIronMachineWorksRandy Richard at Randy Richard in the shop youtube.com/@RRINTHESHOPAaron Walla on Instagram @walla.tool
Monday Night Meatloaf 144 oxtoolco 2023-01-30 | Another episode of the famous Oxtools Meatloaf. In this episode,Funny European hatsCome along damage assessmentRepair ideas for commentMy 4130 gokart handleHowies Hockey tape wrapNaval Handrail wrappingKindling splitter upgradeLight tower construction detailsLight tower engineering calculation. (Abbreviated)
Monday Night Meatloaf 143 oxtoolco 2023-01-23 | Yes it's another episode of Meatloaf. In this one we have some fun load testing a metal tower I build as a construction method prototype. Fanuc Wire EDM wiringScrew StartersKindling Splitter Mark IIConcrete formwork for compressor slabHowies Hockey tape. Bjarne ButlerHeadband earplugs PSAMakita Impact socketsLight tower load testing
Monday Night Meatloaf 142 oxtoolco 2023-01-17 | Hey all you patient and loyal Oxen. Here is a batch of fresh meatloaf for you. PB Swiss Hex wrenchesPB Swiss flat blade screwdriversPB Swiss drive pin punches.PB Swiss US distributor toollady.comKnipex pliersVeto Pro bagOxtools Ground clampSnap on Needle Nose/Chain Nose pliersKnipex Lineman pliersKnipex Cobra pliersMakita Portable Cordless bandsawWilliams Adjustable CrowsfootPig Mat sticky floor matDog MahalPorch GateOxtools machine hauling truck
2023 Shop Update oxtoolco 2023-01-09 | Hello friends and supporters. Yes I'm back. Been a super busy year between the new ranch, the new shop and just life in general. Thanks to all the folks that reached out to check in on me. Here is a quick update and new channel intro for you. The plan is to get back to regular video programming. Might even cook up a batch of meatloaf for those hungry viewers.All the best.Tom
Epic Egress 7 Shop Update oxtoolco 2022-05-09 | A quick update on the progress in the new Oxtools shop. The electrical work continues. I am also making serious preparations for the new to me Fanuc Wire EDM machine that will be arriving soon. The storage closet and semi functional bathroom have to go to make room for the new. Rancho Cucamonga YouTube summer bash and swap meet announcement. June 24, 25, 26 in Southern California.For details and registration go to,www.barzindustrial.comHope to see you all there and do some horse trading.
Epic Egress 6 Shop Update oxtoolco 2022-04-11 | Shop updates for all the interested folks. Stan Zinkosky from Bar Z Industrial development came up and we did some major electrical work to the shop. We have some video clips of the progress and upgrades to the shop 3phase power distribution. We installed an American Rotary AI 30 outdoor rotary phase converter and wired it into a new three phase breaker panel. We also ran a fair amount of conduit for the distribution to the different areas of the shop. In addition I have some clips of a new machine that is coming to the Oxtools shop. I spent some time disconnecting and packing the machine up for rigging and transport. Stan's excellent video on conduit bending,youtube.com/watch?v=keOGF3He83Y
Monday Night Meatloaf 141 Country Style oxtoolco 2022-02-14 | The first meatloaf from the new shop. To commemorate the episode we will call it country style. In this episode we take a look at progress in the shop and test a new tool. Yam Lathe backsplash mount, machine placements, old engineering sketches, Cleveland drill guide, Makita cordless chainsaw test.
Rollee Bin Hitch oxtoolco 2022-02-07 | When you live out in the sticks you find out all the things that are different than city life that you might have taken for granted. Taking your trash can out to the main road is one of them. Here is my solution for easily moving the standard rolling trash bin using a simple to fabricate carrier and the trailer hitch on my truck. Enjoy. Tom
Epic Egress 5 New Shop updates oxtoolco 2022-01-31 | Quick new shop work update. A friend sent me the gift of light. In reality some nice linkable LED fixtures. I install a few more to make working in the new shop easier. I was wrong. The eight LED fixtures are $159 for eight making them a nice option for the shop. These are pretty bright so I would not suggest mounting them below eight feet above your head unless you want to wear sunglasses while you work.Support the channel and get a nice shop shirt at the same time. storefrontier.com/product/epicegresspocketshirtKihung 8ft LED Shop Light Fixture, V Shape T8 Integrated Tube Light, 6000K Super Bright White, 9750LM, 75W, Linkable Strip Lights for Garage, Workshop, Basement, Plug and Play, Clear Lens, 8-PackTiny URL for the LED shop lights. tinyurl.com/2p8wacsx
Epic Egress Update #4 oxtoolco 2022-01-24 | An overdue update of the Epic Egress move. For those just joining the Oxtoolco shop has moved 100 miles north to a new location near Placerville CA. Special thanks to, John, Ed, Jesse, Robert, Chuck, Gary, Jamie and Mark. Real friends will help you move heavy stuff and help hide the body. In this video you get to see me moving heavy machines around in a big game of tetris. Thank you all for you loyalty and support.
Epic Egress Update #3 oxtoolco 2021-11-17 | An overdue update of the Epic Egress move. For those just joining the Oxtoolco shop is moving 100 miles north to a new location. In this video we have some clips from both locations. I got some strategic help from a couple of friends along with a nice donation from a longtime viewer. Special thanks to, John, Ed, Jesse, Robert, Chuck, Gary and Mark. Real friends will help you move and help hide the body. landbridgelighting.com
Monday Night Meatloaf 140 oxtoolco 2021-10-25 | A nice batch of Meatloaf for you. In this serving we have, Alternate uses for Pig grippy mat, Superb machine tags, How to use a clinometer to set angles in the machine shop, Leitz surveying compass, Gilliand Machine estate sale, brass hook/circumference rule, I hate ratchet straps rant with alternatives. 2500 lb pull tape on amazon. tinyurl.com/j69n5phcCustom Machine tags, vonindustrial.com Be sure to tell Tom I sent you. Pig grippy mat website, newpig.com/grippyHelp the channel with the upcoming move by scoring a nice event specific tee shirt here, storefrontier.com/product/epicegressshirt
Windy Hill Indicating Square Raffle oxtoolco 2021-10-20 | Well you all asked for the raffle. Here is your chance to own a custom squareness measuring tool called an indicating square. Check out the short format build video to see some of the construction steps. Submit your bid via email following the instructions in the video. Winning bigger gets the square and some bonus swag shipped anywhere US mail will ship to. International included. Submit your bid via email with Windy Hill Raffle in the title and your bid for this one of a kind tool in the message body. Please include your name. Good luck.Support the channel and score a cool tee shirt in return here,storefrontier.com/product/epicegressshirtIf you just want to make your own square like I did you can get a raw casting here. Tell Clarke I said hello.windyhillfoundry.com
Windy Hill Indicating Square Short Format oxtoolco 2021-10-13 | Not your typical cast iron square. Windy Hill foundry sent me this square casting and I warned them I was going to do something special with it. Enjoy. Be sure to check out my EPIC EGRESS storefront tee shirt. Your chance to participate in the upcoming shop move and help the channel a bit. storefrontier.com/product/epicegressshirtIf you want to make your own square from a casting. Tell Clark I said hello.windyhillfoundry.com
Epic Egress 2 oxtoolco 2021-10-11 | Second update of the shop move. Phase one is 90% complete which was moving my wife's art studio to the new place. Got some video of the inside of the shop this time. Anybody out there do spray insulation? Be an official Epic Egress supporter with limited edition event specific tee. These are not the typical hipster weight tee shirts. These shirts are proper shop grade workwear. Follow the links below. Even have pocket tees this time. storefrontier.com/product/epicegressshirtstorefrontier.com/product/epicegresspocketshirtstorefrontier.com/product/classicoxtoolslogopocket
Oxtools Epic Egress 1 oxtoolco 2021-10-04 | Well the cat is out of the bag now. Oxtools shop is moving! In this video we get a sneak preview and mini update on some things going on behind the scenes. I want to thank all the folks that reached out and sent me concerned emails wondering where I was and if I was okay. Thank you all the loyal Oxen for thinking of me. Lots of new exciting things happening with the new shop and our new home! Be sure to tune in and check out the Epic Egress series for the latest news. There are tee shirts commemorating the event for folks that would like to help out. It is not required but it is greatly appreciated.storefrontier.com/product/epicegressshirtstorefrontier.com/tomlipton
Monday Night Meatloaf 139 oxtoolco 2021-09-27 | Still here. COVID didn't get me. I know you all have been waiting for a batch of meatloaf. Here you go. I appreciate all the concerned emails from folks checking on me. It sure is nice to know I have some friends out there.In this batch we have, Shop moving announcement, Norton grinding books, Helical tooth jacobs chuck, Colvin and Stanley toolbit test, Coneiak plastic polisher, Gyrocompass, PIG mat products, hot wire foam cutter.fillauer.com/coneiak-polishing-arbors
Radio Shack Keyboard ASMR Test oxtoolco 2021-08-23 | Greetings loyal Oxen. Just a quick note to let you know I'm still here. The COVID didn't get me so don't worry. Been busy behind the scenes with some exciting changes I will be sharing with you all soon. In the meantime here is something totally outside of my normal lane to keep you guessing. Do me a favor and forward to all your wacky ASMR friends.See you soon.Tom
Monday Night Meatloaf 138 oxtoolco 2021-05-11 | Its Monday meatloaf again. Plomb caulking tool with patina, Seal trident, Toolmakers flat, Optical flat with battle scars, Plane body machining, Panzerholz. Bar Z summer bash is coming up in June. Check out Bar Z industrial for how to sign up for this event in Southern California. Many of your favorite tubers will be there. Swap meet, Raffle and lots of fun meet and greet.
Meatloaf 137 oxtoolco 2021-04-27 | Its time for some mighty meatloaf. In this oven load we have, Studebaker bumper repair, microtome blades, Diamond cleaving blade, Form tool turning, Apron and spotting ink from Ukraine, Artillery clinometer, More tuna, Swiss can opener, Nikon Microscope, Starrett Calipers. Galvin tribute.
Honey Doo Drill Bit oxtoolco 2021-04-13 | A little different video for me. I make a special drill bit for a honey doo job. The drill itself is a spoof but the method is identical to how you would make a steel cutting tool. The electronic gearing was a collaboration between me and my friend Mr Bill. I did the mechanical work and he worked out the control scheme. The servo motor position is synchronized to the milling machine table movement via an encoder connected to the milling machine axis and is fully programmable for different helical solutions. The control is also capable of doing direct number indexes. If you have ever done high count indexing you will appreciate the ability to push a button and make your index move. I hope you enjoy the video. I had fun making it.All the best,Tom
Monday Night Meatloaf 136 oxtoolco 2021-04-06 | Its meatloaf time. Taft Peirce Sine bar, CBN Wheel, Machine tags display board, Scary Sharp adhesive paper, ER-40 Collet Block, Dogmeat helical indexer sneak preview, Old Iron Machine works plug, Distributor cam measuring. Enjoy in moderation at your own risk.ER-40 Collet Block M&G Productions.http://www.mag-pro.com.au/
Canned Tuna Dewatering Press oxtoolco 2021-04-03 | Yes you read correctly a press for tuna. My requested a tool to assist in dewatering canned tuna. The commercial offerings are pathetic and still require decent hand strength to operate. I played around with some different leverage ideas and then settled on a simple screw press. Constructed of stainless steel and aluminum bronze I tried to make it look visually clean and appealing. I hope you enjoy my over the top tuna press project.Cheers,Tom
Monday Night Meatloaf 135 oxtoolco 2021-03-30 | Finally! A batch of meatloaf for all the loyal meatloaf viewers. In this episode we have, Jig Bore vise, 100K Play button mini rant, Braun Heat exchanger book, Planimeter, PI tapes, Starrett hold downs, Detroit Swag, Bead roller bozo, tiny end mills, Lufkin catalog, Measurement comic book, Optical comparator magnification, new old Stanley tape measure, Hoke Gage block, Millers falls crank drill with cool cast wheel.
Hermann Schmidt Vise Collaboration oxtoolco 2021-03-23 | The short story is I bought this vise on Ebay as a speculation. I ended up getting if for a fraction of the new price. To my surprise and delight the vise was in excellent shape but badly stained. Now, I really didn't need a second grinding vise, so on a chance I asked the great folks at Hermann Schmidt workholding hschmidt.com if they would be interested in helping out in a collaboration to ultimately give the vise away to someone coming up in the trades. You will be happy to know they were more than willing. Yes we are giving this vise away to an apprentice in the trade! If you know someone you would like to nominate that would make good use of this Hermann Schmidt V04 grinding vise free of charge put the nominee's name and a link in the video comments. You can also send me an email if you prefer. IMPORTANT! The parameters are, the nominee must be actively involved in the machining trade or an apprenticeship program and specifically doing precision grinding and tool room work. The ideal nominee should have a social media presence (YouTube/Instagram) I can evaluate, be actively sharing their journey in the machining trade, interacting with peers, and hopefully proudly showing some of their work. Help me find the perfect person to give this fine tool away to.
Power Chamfering Tool oxtoolco 2021-03-21 | After twenty years I finally decided to build my power chamfering tool. Its probably good that I waited until there were better cordless options than the original pneumatic die grinder I was planning on using for this project. This tool is used to break the thousands of edges you have to deburr in the course of normal shop work. You can pass small parts through the vee block or the entire tool can be slid along the edge you want to chamfer. Plans will be available shortly after I clean up the chicken sketches.
Meatloaf 134 Comments and Questions oxtoolco 2021-02-17 | A little different video. We answer some viewer comments and email questions. Pentagonal five hole bolt pattern layout, drill sharpening guide, help for selecting a face mill for your Bridgeport style mill, Rohlix lead accuracy test, Lufkin tubular ID micrometer proper usage.
Monday Night Meatloaf 134 oxtoolco 2021-02-09 | A great batch of meatloaf. Taft Peirce compound sine plate, Trig easy compound sine calculator, British machine tags, Rolls Royce Jet engine manual, Braun Engineering books, Copper hammer, Zero Max Rohlix Lufkin tubular inside micrometer. Let me know in the comments if you want to see a video on compound angle work.
Dogmeat Helical Milling oxtoolco 2021-01-19 | In this video I show a project I have been working on with a friend of mine who is a hot whammy electronics guy. This setup replaces most of the old school mechanical gear train used for cutting helical features. The ratio is nearly infinitely adjustable to accommodate helical cuts found in milling cutters, drill bits, helical gears, worms, and threads. This proof of principle system was developed for making special long length magnet mandrels that are too long for most CNC machining centers. The motor is a digital servo that is synchronized with the table travel via a precision 2000 count per rev encoder coupled to the X axis handwheel.Servo motor used. quicksilvercontrols.com/SP/DS/QCI-DS039_QCI-XT23.pdfOptical encoder. Disc instruments Optical shaft encoder. 882-2000-IBLP-TTL (obsolete)
Monday Night Meatloaf 133 oxtoolco 2020-12-29 | It's Monday Meatloaf again. Hermann Schmidt vise, Soft face hammers, Machine tags. hschmidt.com/product/precision-grinding-vise-4-capacity-v0-4http://www.sanfilippofoundation.org
Monday Night Meatloaf 132 oxtoolco 2020-12-15 | Another batch of Meatloaf for the troops. Phony Nikon Leadscrew, Brake efficiency indicator, Machinery's handbook, Sandox magnetic transfer plate, tool and die guy 2021 calendar. Plenty of yapping to keep you entertained.Get your 2021 Calendar here.thetoolanddieguy.com/product/2021-a-year-in-manufacturing-calendar
Monday Night Meatloaf 131 oxtoolco 2020-12-08 | Its Monday Meatloaf again. Gear tooth measuring, George Daniels Watchmaking book, diemakers square, Holtafors pencil, Moore Special projects shirt, Visutac stroboscopic tachometer, Gear tooth vernier.
Part 3 Kingsbury Michelle Aerodynamic Bearing Collaboration oxtoolco 2020-11-30 | Part three of the machine work and precision grinding for the Kingsbury/Michell aerodynamic bearing construction. In this video we machine the tool steel tilting pads using the Makino CNC. Partway through we modify the part to address a performance issue with the prototype. This modification is in the freely available plans. If you want to make one for yourself shoot me an email and introduce yourself. This very fancy fidget spinner was a super fun collaboration project with Steve Mould in the UK. Check out Steve's channel and his video on our collaboration. youtube.com/user/steventhebraveSteve's video on the Self Levitating Bearing. youtube.com/watch?v=HcVA-4mcXQQ&t=642s
Monday Night Meatloaf 130 oxtoolco 2020-11-24 | Hungry for some Meatloaf? Well look no further. Tonight we have,CEJ indicating snap gage with Mercer indicator, UHMW Plastic rod in custom shipping tube, Gato feel sorry for you pry bars, Wire EDM Interapid Dovetail mount, Craigslist Starrett Hub micrometer, Craigslist Starrett Leaf radius gage, eBay German apprentice Die maker book, Moore Precision Tools Special Projects Tee shirts.
Part 2 Kingsbury Michelle Aerodynamic Bearing Collaboration oxtoolco 2020-11-08 | Part two of the machine work and precision grinding for the Kingsbury/Michell aerodynamic bearing construction. In this video we tackle the main bearing base using the Makino CNC. Don't worry you can still make this part easily on the manual mill. This very fancy fidget spinner was a super fun collaboration project with Steve Mould in the UK. Check out Steve's channel and his video on our collaboration. youtube.com/user/steventhebraveSteve's video on the Self Levitating Bearing. youtube.com/watch?v=HcVA-4mcXQQ&t=642s
Monday Night Meatloaf 129 oxtoolco 2020-11-03 | A fine batch of Meatloaf for you. Including, Megawatt Meter, Spline Book, Shop Art, Robert Clark Co Threading Tool Block, Cool Machine Tags, Barber Coleman Hardness Tester, Viewer gift cutting tools, Viewer gift Yankee Nightmare screwdriver/Drill.
Part 1 Kingsbury Michell Aerodynamic Bearing Collab Construction oxtoolco 2020-10-26 | Part one of the machine work and precision grinding for the Kingsbury/Michell aerodynamic bearing construction. In this video we tackle the rotor starting out in the lathe followed by the Makino CNC to engrave the all important makers mark, Heat treat and grinding. This was a collaboration project with Steve Mould in the UK. Check out Steve's channel and his video on the collaboration. youtube.com/user/steventhebraveSteve's video on the Self Levitating Bearing. youtube.com/watch?v=HcVA-4mcXQQ&t=642s
Kingsbury Michell Aerodynamic Bearing Collaboration oxtoolco 2020-10-22 | The first teaser video of a really fun collaboration between the very clever Steve Mould a British science educator and myself. youtube.com/user/steventhebrave Like all things this project started out simply but became something of a rabbit hole. Check out Steve's monster channel for all kinds of fascinating warrens to go down and his take on the Kingsbury tilting pad bearing. youtu.be/HcVA-4mcXQQ Steve also has a cool podcast called "A podcast of unnecessary detail" A series of construction videos will come out on this channel showing all the machining steps to create your own Kingsbury tilting pad air bearing. Send me an email and introduce yourself if your interested in the construction drawings.
Confessions of a surface plate abuser oxtoolco 2020-10-17 | In this video we make a round cast iron sanding plate for detailing machined parts out of an off cut disc of cast iron. Contrary to popular shop practice using a precision surface plate for sanding parts on is detrimental to its accuracy. This simple to build plate will save your surface plate for what it was intended to be used for which is making precise measurements. Having the abrasive fixed to the plate is the secret of this technique.12 inch wide 25 yard roll 220 grit silicon carbide paper for square plates can be sourced from abrasives-south.com Check out Robins video on his Magic Surface Plate.youtube.com/watch?v=0PzCie9pgPk
