Getting a Handle on Ron Covell This Old Tony 2020-11-27 | Collaboration! CAD CAM and MAHO with Ron Covellcheck out Ron's amazing work at: youtube.com/user/covellron/videosAnd the the final INSTALLMENT (get it?): youtu.be/U7Qq4PcyIbM---Music: Sightlines - Jeremy Blake
Making Christmas Screwdrivers !! This Old Tony 2022-12-18 | #YTMakersSecretSantaTis The Season to... build something! Follow along as I try to figure out what and how the heck to make a Christmas gift.spoiler: it's screwdrivers.See if the screwdrivers break on Sam's channel: youtu.be/5gilhOpXEUkyoutube.com/@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER/featuredAnd check out Becky Stern's great channel! Thanks again Becky!youtube.com/@BeckySternThe whole playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBsfTOjKcQe9Kw8hLmO8mmNIpraOUF-c7music:Canon&Variation / Twin MusicomDuck In The Alley / TrackTribe
Will it Black an Entire Aluminum Part? This Old Tony 2022-09-17 | The answer is not really. Well not the way you might expect.That, or I did it completely wrong.
BUILD: FILING VISE! This Old Tony 2022-08-11 | Ever wished you had a special vise just for filing?! ME TOO! Let's build one.-----Music: Sand Castle - Quincas Moreira
PULSED MIG WELDING! at Home! (HTP ProPulse) This Old Tony 2022-05-07 | Say goodbye to the constant voltage MIG welding from your childhood... hello PULSED!This is my first real go at pulsed mig with the HTP ... come play along!----Music: Higher Octane / Vans in Japan & A Night Alone / TrackTribe.
Turn a CUBE on a LATHE?! This Old Tony 2022-04-01 | Everyone says turning a cube on the lathe is hard, but it couldn't be easier!Granted, it's an aluminum cube, but still: No sweat!Okay maybe a little sweat.
Dampers... WHAT A DRAG! This Old Tony 2022-03-20 | Your daily intake of dampers low? I've got you covered!Turn your project up a notch (but slower) with one of these!Rotary, linear, hybrid, dapper, we got all types.---------Music: Switched on Carcassi - Brian Bolger
New Bender! And Other Musings (UB-100) This Old Tony 2022-03-13 | Finally replacing the old junky import bender with a NEW junky import bender!For the searches: I'm not really sure if this is a UB-100 or UB-100A but I'm going to say both out loud.
Can You Weld Cast Iron?? This Old Tony 2022-02-04 | Sometimes cast iron welds crack. Sometimes they don't. Here are some pointers I've picked up over the years.Caveat: I'm a stunt welder, not a real welder. ------Music: Hovering Thoughts - SPENCE
A Christmas Knifing!! This Old Tony 2021-12-23 | #YTMakersSecretSanta This year we're making an elegant folding knife for Xlya Foxlin!I don't know why... I'VE NEVER MADE A FOLDING KNIFE!Check out Xyla's channel here, find out what she thinks and, more importantly... does it break?!? youtube.com/c/xylafoxlinSee the whole 2021 Makers Secret Santa thing here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBsfTOjKcQe-dxiUtDUMUkOL3bXDowADb---Music: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - Kevin McLeod, Jingle Bells - Jingle Punks, Last Horizon - Silent Partner
CNC Checkering!! This Old Tony 2021-12-18 | CNC checkering using Mach4's Surface Mapping.And a hammer. Always a hammer.---Music: Fiesta de La Vida - AaronKenny
CNC Surface Mapping... ON EARTH! This Old Tony 2021-12-16 | ADVENTURES! in surface height mapping and CNC.I think this is sometimes called surface digitizing, but I can see this coming in real handy for non-critical machining work such as engraving, perhaps.-----thumbnail background: Nadjib BR / Unsplash.
Pruning For Machinists! This Old Tony 2021-12-05 | Do you really like your pruning saw?Have you ever wish it was powered?Do I have any more leading questions?Nope.Enjoy!
A ThisOldTony Chainsaw PSA This Old Tony 2021-11-04 | Waste not, want not!Here's a little somethin' somethin' left over from last week: chainsaw stuff.
VIDEO! This Old Tony 2021-10-30 | Description!!----Jan's channel is here: youtube.com/c/Roetz40Music: Young Squire / A Brand New Start - Track Tribe
Cheap Milling Machine Vise is CHEAP! This Old Tony 2021-03-07 | This is a story about a kid and a milling machines' hapless encounter with ebay's siren song. How does the new vise check out? Not that great, but also not that bad.Vise break-down & mill vise chat. I get into inspection & measurement: specifically checking squareness in the home shop.
Using a TAP as Thread Boring Tool This Old Tony 2021-02-21 | Using a tap to cut threads?! I know, crazy, right? But just you watch!In a pinch you can use a smaller tap of the right pitch to thread larger bores than the tap was intended for.
UNWELDABLE Aluminum - Caught On Tape!! This Old Tony 2021-02-07 | Here's what a real-life run-in with TIG welding 7000 series aluminum looks like.
Maho CNC Conversion: THE MOVIE!! This Old Tony 2021-02-03 | Get that popcorn ready because It's finally here!The Maho milling machine conversion all the kids are talking about!Watch the whole thing... or... skip to the section you're interested in:00:00 video starts here00:51 video REALLY starts here02:31 axis conversion overview08:20 converted performance (rapids & speeds)10:56 machine health & general inspection (geometric)16:08 new CNC control add-ons17:40 3-axis MPG19:18 electronic tool setter21:13 control/electrical cabinet (drives, VFD, hydraulics, oiler, relays, etc.)23:40 servo drives wiring & I/O24:45 AC Servos & Drives (Leadshine)26:16 EtherCAT AC servo pricing & kits27:22 Element-CNC industrial control PC27:36 KINGSTAR realtime motion control30:32 Open-Loop vs Closed-Loop for dummies, by dummies34:34 Servo Tuning for dummies, by dummies48:00 the end?Check out RotarySMP's channel here:youtube.com/user/RotarySMPMusic used in this video:Bolereando - Quincas Moreira
NOW Were Cookn with Argon!! This Old Tony 2021-01-10 | Inert atmosphere for heat treating oven? Don't adjust your TV, YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT!I've wanted to try this upgrade since I first heard about it. Let's give it a try!----Music: Cemetary Clown - Sir Cubworth
VCARVE Branding / Logo Irons - SECRET SANTA 2020! This Old Tony 2020-12-23 | #makerssecretsanta #YTsecretsantaSECRET SANTA BUILD!Kicking the tires on Vectric's VCARVE, building a little logo kit.Thanks to Allen Pan for my great gift! Check out his channel and the build here: youtube.com/watch?v=dN2jhnWNyxsSee the logo kit in action on Colin's channel here: youtube.com/watch?v=bmqm4RQ_1P4Be sure to watch all the other great makers that've taken part!Look Mum No Computer youtu.be/7Zn7MasWpds Estefannie Explains It All youtu.be/AO4P768-GCo XRobots youtu.be/5SoGct1dts4 Hacksmith youtu.be/1xCPzOinZB8Kids Invent Stuff youtu.be/V28qsYqs0Rs ----Music: Hip Hop Christmas by Twin Musicom, Christmas Village by Aaron Kenny
Consoling a Milling Machine This Old Tony 2020-10-31 | High time I moved the CNC control PC and monitor off of the shop trash can... in this video we build them their own treehouse.
TIG Welding with TOOL STEEL filler?! This Old Tony 2020-09-26 | Lay down hard tool steel weld beads... tell me that ain't nuts!Fix chipped or broken tools, make your own chisels... mushy pie crust? Not anymore!------Music: Kate's Waltz - Bad Snacks
This Old Tony in 3D!!! (printing) This Old Tony 2020-09-12 | Building the Prusa MK3s 3D printer kit... and some screwing around.Maybe a handy new addition to the shop? Only 3d space and time will tell!-----Music: Robot Boogie - Quincas Moreira
Quick MAHO Update - X, Y, and Z! This Old Tony 2020-08-30 | This installment didn't turn out quite as planned, but installment nonetheless!!Still a ton of work ahead but making respectable progress.
Maho X Axis? DONE! This Old Tony 2020-08-09 | Okay, FINE, maybe more like 95%. Curveball at the end, but nothing me and you can't overcome... together.cue the music credit: Chances/Silent Partner
MAHO: Moven On Up! This Old Tony 2020-08-01 | Today, automating the milling machine's Z axis.Tomorrow... the world!Finally started hanging servos on the machine.
something something MOTORCYCLE CLUTCH! This Old Tony 2020-07-18 | If you thought push latch mechanisms were cool... I'm with ya! But this video is about multiplate clutches. We dig into one & give it the once over.
PUSH LATCH Mechanisms (DIY!) This Old Tony 2020-07-12 | There's something magical about push-push latching mechanisms.Or maybe it's just me.Let's talk about them and build our own!Check out EngineerGuy:youtube.com/channel/UC2bkHVIDjXS7sgrgjFtzOXQ
Milling Machine Autopsy! This Old Tony 2020-06-07 | The first step in any CNC conversion: know your enemy.---Music: Spirit of the Dead - Aakash Gandhi
EASY Flywheel Puller... using ONLY industrial lathe and milling machine!!! This Old Tony 2020-05-24 | What can I say? sometimes... well, you just NEED a flywheel puller!
Top End Rebuild! (2 Stroke) This Old Tony 2020-04-25 | Where'd my compression go? Let's find out!Music:Ersatz Bossa (Sting)-John Deley and the 41 Players
Lets Make Our Own Chain Sprocket! This Old Tony 2020-04-18 | Very few things say 'I love you' like a custom chain sprocket.
SHOWDOWN! Magnet Vs Demagnetizer! This Old Tony 2020-04-07 | I won't spoil the ending, but if you were waiting for an excuse to get that plate demagnetizer you've always wanted... carpet dime!Ben! at Applied Science: youtube.com/user/bkraz333Music: "Dramatic Swarm" - Doug Maxwell / "English Country Garden "- Aaron Kenny
Grinding: FEEL THE HEAT This Old Tony 2020-04-05 | Short story: Grinding + Heat = Bad.Quick follow-up to the grinding that happened in Heat Treat video.Watch Tom play with a Sharpie here: youtu.be/46DBNUfhAToMusic: "Hovering Thoughts" - Spence
ASMR for Machinists! This Old Tony 2020-04-01 | Machinists! Mechanics! Feeling alone and left out? Un- or Under represented by the ASMR content currently available? Scratch and sniff no more, my friends!
Random Updates! This Old Tony 2020-03-23 | Not getting out much, thought I'd do a quick update video.- CNC Mini Lathe?- Maho Milling conversion?- the cats?!AvE: youtube.com/user/arduinoversusevilMusic: 'Rainbow Forest' - Quincas Moreira
FIRE! Tool Steel & The Hot Shot 360 This Old Tony 2020-03-18 | Finally! Heat treating at home! Making some parallels and vise jaws. This is not a sponsored video but I couldn't be happier with the new oven.EDIT: covers machining, heat treating, and final grinding to size.Check out Stan's channel here: youtube.com/user/shadonhkwAnd of course, Adam's channel here: youtube.com/user/Abom79Music:Sand Castles--The Green Orbs
POWER HACKSAW ... upgrade? This Old Tony 2020-03-01 | Dreams do come true! Converting the die filer to a power hacksaw.----Music: "Recess" - TrackTribe
Square Holes! This Old Tony 2020-02-23 | Making a square broach for the rotary broach could only mean one thing ... or could it?!-----Music: Chances - Silent Partner
Random Weldy Talk (Pulse TIG Welding Aluminum) This Old Tony 2020-02-07 | First of all, not sure why my hands look like they've been to heck and back, but... sorry about that. I promise to heal before next video.Pulsed AC TIG Welding and some FlexLoc torch talk.6061 Welding Like A Machine: youtube.com/watch?v=uLQj5bV3xf8Welding Tips & Tricks Aluminum Lap Joints Video:youtube.com/watch?v=fEhy8uP5SLk
Youll Shoot Your Eye Out Kid! This Old Tony 2020-01-26 | My boy asked for a sling. I threw in a little stock mod. Don't miss out!Or maybe miss out, what do I know.-----Music: How It Began & Last Horizon (Silent Partner)
BUILD: Scissor Lift! This Old Tony 2020-01-16 | No one said it couldn't be done... yet... here it is!(The bike lift I wanted but was afraid to make)---- Music: Killing With Kindness - Jingle Punks
A Christmas Story! This Old Tony 2019-12-25 | It's the time of the year I have one too many and get to talking...Be sure to check out Adam & Mr Pete's channels!youtube.com/user/mrpete222youtube.com/user/Abom79------- Music:Jingle Punks - 12 Days of Christmas, Joy to the world, O Christmas Tree, O come All Ye Faithful.
Square Cuts! Fence For The Metal Shear This Old Tony 2019-12-15 | Long time coming!There are different dowel holes for different material thicknesses. Thicker stock won't sit as far back in the shear's throat, so it wouldn't reach the rearmost set of posts.----- Music: Chromatic Rag - Mini Vandals
7075, 7076... Whatever It Takes This Old Tony 2019-12-01 | Don't know if this was worth the effort, but was in a chatty mood. Come along for the ride as I sort out a few little things on a Factory Scorpa. We'll do bad things, I promise.
Building An Antenna for Johnny 5 This Old Tony 2019-11-23 | Did you even know Johnny 5 had an antenna?Are you asking yourself who (in) the heck Johnny 5 is?Great question! To find out more:NYC CNC - youtube.com/user/saunixcompBlondiHacks - youtube.com/channel/UC7Jf7t6BL4e74O53dL6arSw----Music: Urban Lullaby - Jimmy Fontanez/Doug Maxwell
Cheap Ebay Welder WILL IT TIG?! This Old Tony 2019-10-29 | On a whim, bought a cheap ebay welder. Let's see if it'll TIG.
Im an Idiot! (Soft Spongy Brakes) This Old Tony 2019-10-23 | The heartbreaking story of a soft rear brake that took me to the brink of madness and back.Thanks as always to Abom for being a great sport:.youtube.com/user/Abom79-----Music: Brain Trust - Wayne Jones
