Lidl Parkside Inverter Welder/TIG Welder PTMI 180A1 unboxing, test welds and review Bens Workshop 2022-08-05 | On Thursday the 4th of August I bought a Lidl Parkside Inverter Welder/TIG Welder PTMI 180A1 and here is my unboxing video, with welding tests with TIG on steel and stainless steel and a test weld on thick steel with a 4 mm welding rod.The adaptor I used was BOC stock number 6355, See here:boconline.co.uk/shop/en/uk/hose-adaptor-3-8inchf-1-4inchm-rh-6355-bocAlso this one looks right to:welding-protection.co.uk/products/straight-adaptor-1-4-nut-3-8-rh0:00 Introduction0:19 Unboxing1:44 Problem with the lead and solution2:33 Finishing unboxing4:32 The TIG Torch7:36 A regulator for the welder8:28 Problem with the gas connection and its solution10:02 Preparation of metal to be welded10:35 Grinding the tungsten electrode13:57 Back from Lidl with a new welder14:40 Showing how to tighten the regulator fittings and setting flow rate16:15 Adjusting the welder settings17:23 Safety notes18:26 TIG welding mild steel 3mm thick20:16 Showing the weld20:46 TIG welding 1.2 mm stainless steel23:45 Showing the stainless steel weld24:05 welding stainless steel pipe badly26:35 welding stainless steel pipe31:26 Showing the weld on stainless steel pipe33:05 TIG Welding 1mm mild steel sheet37:40 Showing the result39:13 TIG welding a thin stainless steel corner43:20 Showing the result44:21 Arc MMA Welding 1/2 inch steel plate with a 4mm rod46:40 Showing the result48:40 An explanation of how the settings work49:52 Conclusion
Atlas 10 Lathe steady rest/Fixed steady repair Bens Workshop 2022-11-27 | I have an upcomming proect which will need the fixed steady/steady rest and I needed to get it working correctly.0:00 Introduction2:32 filing the burs off the fingers so they can be withdrawn.3:55 Trying to withdraw a finger6:24 Looking at a finger, cleaning threads.7:39 Filing the finger a bit more, and making sure it slides freely8:57 Checking the locking bolt thread12:35 Removing another finger14:59 Removing locking spacer15:25 Cleaing threads16:44 Checking threads run nicely18:30 Removing a sticking finger19:26 Checking and clearing more locking threads21:20 Checking adjusting threads run freely22:13 Checking another finger moves freely23:55 "adjusting" finger25:35 Checking other fingers27:15 Checking other adjusting threads and fingers30:10 Putting it back together33:15 Conclusions
Dickson type Quick change tool post T37 for the Myford ML7 review Bens Workshop 2022-11-20 | I bought a T37 Dickson type quick change toolpost for my Myford ML7.(Also sometimes called a Dixon type)From the description, it is called a Torrens Quick Change toolpost.Here is is a review, unboxing and it in operation so you can see if you think it is any good.I bought is from Workshoptools-2020 and it is eBay item number 354228234204 ebay.co.uk/itm/354228234204Shop:ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_ssn=workshoptools-2020&store_name=acuuratetools&_oac=1&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l25620:00 Introduction0:40 What is in the box3:27 How the toolpost actually works 4:19 Comments on condition5:05 What you get9:10 Fitting to the lathe11:23 A better look at the tool holders12:29 Setting a tool's center height16:00 Parting steel. 19:56 Checking center height on parting blade21:47 Facing off steel23:14 Turning steel24:43 Looking at the results25:09 Facing off aluminium26:45 Boring aluminium30:45 Looking at the results of boring aluminium30:54 Conclusions
London To Brighton Veteran Car run 2022 Part 2 Bens Workshop 2022-11-07 | Taken on the London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022, part 2 of 2
London To Brighton Veteran Car run 2022 Part 1 Bens Workshop 2022-11-06 | Taken on the London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022, part 1 of 2More to follow.
London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022 Number 6 #shorts #shortsvideo Bens Workshop 2022-11-06 | Taken on the London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022.More to follow.
London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022 Number 5 #shorts #shortsvideo Bens Workshop 2022-11-06 | Taken on the London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022.More to follow.
London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022 Number 4 #shorts #shortsvideo Bens Workshop 2022-11-06 | Taken on the London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022.More to follow.
London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022 Number 3 #shorts #shortsvideo Bens Workshop 2022-11-06 | Taken on the London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022.More to follow.
London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022 Number 2 #shorts #shortsvideo Bens Workshop 2022-11-06 | Taken on the London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022.More to follow.
London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022 Number 1 #shorts #shortsvideo Bens Workshop 2022-11-06 | Taken on the London to Brighton Veteran car run 2022.More to follow.
Home Shop Machinist 40 ton arbor press 10mm Test Weld #welding #welder Bens Workshop 2022-10-30 | With the upcoming build of the 40 ton arbor press I thought I would have another go at welding 10 mm plate. I did a much better job than last time.I used the Lidl Parkside PTMI 180A1 Inverter Welder/TIG Welder I reviewed here:youtube.com/watch?v=W8aYSHzhS2k0:00 Introduction1:30 Welder settings4:10 Tacking5:53 Running the root weld8:30 Showing the root weld8:50 Running the cap weld13:15 First look at the weld13:51 Removing slag and some safety warnings17:09 Looking at squareness17:35 Conclusion
Home Shop Machinist 40 ton arbor press More Pin Calculations Bens Workshop 2022-10-27 | More calculations on the size of pins for the Home Shop Machinist 40 ton press, which is similar to the Practical Mechanics 10 ton arbor press as made by @Fireball Tool Many thanks to James @Turbo Conquering Mega Eagle who provided a very useful comment.
Stainless Steel collapsible wood fired camping stove, unboxing, test and review Bens Workshop 2022-10-23 | A while ago I bought a stainless steel collapsible wood stove, and here I un-box and test it. If you want to find one here are some useful search terms:Search terms"stainless steel camping stove""stainless folding steel camping stove""portable folding wood burning stove stainless steel outdoor camping"0:00 Introduction and unboxing1:55 First lighting attempt6:42 Lighting the stove10:21 Kettle on!10:56 Kettle Boiled!12:02 A look in the fire13:06 A look at the stove after the fire14:23 Putting the stove away15:11 Conclusions
Home Shop Machinist 40 ton arbor press Will it work? Bens Workshop 2022-10-20 | A week ago I showed plans from Home Shop Machinist to make a 40 ton arbor press and compared it to a similar 10 ton press from Popular mechanics from metal in part donated by the very kind @ian matthews The Popular Mechanics arbor press was made by @Fireball Tool Here I discuss if either will work.
Optimus 8r, official instructions, lighting and And Safety Notes Bens Workshop 2022-10-16 | Three years ago I uploaded a video on lighting the Optimus 8r gasoline/petrol camping stove, following the instructions. A couple of weeks ago someone asked for advice on how you should approach lighting one for the first time when it is new to you. This video hopefully answers those questions.Quite a few people in the comments decided to tell me that I was doing it incorrectly, so I have posted a picture of the instructions in a community post (link below) and a picture of the instructions too. The text was produced by my Google Pixel 6Ayoutube.com/post/UgkxQQPzwDARk8fRH-q2GX3Tc-P21KM-O5E_0:00 Introduction0:48 Unboxing1:07 The instructions1:35 Opening the stove and things to check3:13 The cleaning needle4:47 If you are worried about fire6:22 Additional safety note7:35 Filling with fuel9:13 Filling the spirit cup10:46 Lighting the spirit cup12:15 Lighting the burner13:09 Putting the kettle on!14:37 Kettle boiled! make tea!15:35 Turning off and back to the workshop and conslusions.
Upcoming Project Home Shop Machinist/Popular mechanics 40 ton arbor press Bens Workshop 2022-10-13 | @ian matthews very kindly donated some material for an upcoming project. You should check his channel out here:youtube.com/user/storeman001He really is a top man and has some amusing videos.In December 2021, @Fireball Tool published a video of making a 10 ton arbor press from plans from Popular Mechanics, and was discussing that with someone when they said there was an alternative from Home Shop Machinist, for a 40 to arbor press that looks the same.See issues:HSM Vol. 05 No. 3 May-Jun 1986HSM Vol. 05 No. 4 Jul-Aug 1986If you want to see the build subscribe!If you would like to contribute to tooling etc, please hit the super thanks.
Brazing Copper And Vortex MAPP gas Brazing Torch Update Bens Workshop 2022-10-09 | Showing the 3 torch heads on the Vortex brazing torch and their flames and brazing a bit of copper.0:00 Introduction0:49 Showing the 3 different torches the Vortex has2:00 Showing the job and preparation2:55 Showing the joint4:27 Applying flux6:14 Pre-heating to dry the flux6:34 Heating to brazing temperature7:23 Applying brazing rod8:12 Quenching9:02 Showing the results9:39 Conclusions
Vortex MAP Brazing Torch with Brazing demonstration Bens Workshop 2022-10-06 | Vortex Map Brazing Torch Unboxing and BrazingThis video is long to show in real time how long it takes to heat steel up to a high enough temperature to braze with SIF Bronze No 1 brazing rods which melt at 900C but flow freely at 950 to 1000.0:00 Introduction1:02 Showing previous brazing attempt1:18 The Vortex Brazing torch and gas Unboxing3:01 Changing the torch end4:00 Putting it together and instructions4:40 Mixing flux6:25 Applying flux6:57 Fitting gas cylinder7:44 Heating the work to braze11:54 Applying brazing rod12:21 Done!12:49 Quenching12:56 The result13:19 Second part to be brazed, applying flux14:30 Heating the work20:55 Applying brazing rod22:24 Finished heating, now Quenching25:04 Looking at the result25:40 Conclusions
Silver Soldering Test Copper Bronze Bens Workshop 2022-10-02 | I had a practice silver soldering. I also practised brazing but that jut didn't work so I am not showing that....0:00 Introduction0:37 Mixing flux3:01 Applying the flux3:52 Applying heat5:08 Applying silver solder5:58 Cooling the work piece6:53 Showing the results7:46 Showing failed brazing8:26 The end
Lidl Parkside Air V Electric Nibbler, the PDBN 6.3 A1 V the PMK 550 A1 Bens Workshop 2022-09-28 | Lidl Parkside Air V Electric Nibbler, the PDBN 6.3 A1 V the PMK 550 A1Please note the air nibbler is hampered by the small compressor I currently have access to.0:00 Introduction0:40 A look at the air nibbler0:55 Electic and air nibblers side by side1:05 Differences bewteen air and electric nibblers1:42 Air nibbler cut2:25 Electic nibbler cut2:45 Curve cutting with the air nibbler3:35 Comparing to cut from electric nibbler3:56 Comparing long straight cuts5:59 The results6:20 Conclusions
Tig consumables for the Lidl Parkside Inverter Welder PTMI-180A1 and practising TIG & MIG welding Bens Workshop 2022-09-25 | Tig consumbles for the Lidl Parkside Inverter Welder PTMI-180A1 and practising TIG & MIG welding.The set of consumables I bought that were in the video are here:amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B098DVKR7Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=10:00 Introduction0:35 Where to get consumbles1:30 A look at some consumbles9:28 Test TIG welding some box section14:40 Results of TIG welding15:48 Test MIG welding18:54 Results of MIG welding19:15 Conclusions
Lidl Parkside Nibbler PMK 550 A1 review update, cut finish and how tight a curve it can cut Bens Workshop 2022-09-23 | Lidl Parkside Nibbler PMK 550 A1 review update, cut finish and how tight a curve it can cut.After a view asked about cut finish and how tight a curve it could cut I made this video to answer the question. The original video is here:youtube.com/watch?v=fhtk3nD92yg0:00 Introduction1:05 Straight cut1:29 How is the finish?2:28 Cutting a tight curve3:03 The result of a tight curve cut4:13 A better look at finish4:30 A look at the swarf4:52 Conclusions
3,000 subscribers! Thank you very much! Bens Workshop 2022-09-18 | Thank you to all my subscribers for getting me to 3,000 subscribers!And how long should the video of me making a swarf pickup tool be?
Fixing Slight leak in toilet flush pipe Bens Workshop 2022-09-11 | Fixing a leak in the toilet flush pipe, a follow up to last weeks video where I managed to leaver a weep.
Fixing A Toilet Flush fix, changing the syphon washer. Bens Workshop 2022-09-04 | Fixing A Toilet Flush fix, changing the syphon washer.This i a quick easy repair, though you do need to make sure you either have an appropriate syphon washer or bit of soft flexible plastic.Also, at the end, you can see I have the pipe going in to the cistern at an angle, this is wrong and has led to drips. That is a quick fix, a video will be coming on that.0:00 Introduction0:25 Stopping the water without a shut off2:00 Emptying the cistern of water3:10 Undoing the syphon coupling4:45 Disconnecting the flush handle from the syphon5:02 Disassembly of the syphon5:10 Removing old syphon washer6:10 Fitting a new washer10:35 Re-assembly of the syphon unit11:57 Reconnecting the flush leaver12:19 Fitting the pipe. (Badly...)15:13 Filling up and testing16:37 Fixing a small leak with rubber grease19:40 Refitting everything (Still not quite right)22:04 Refilling and testing23:40 Conclusions
Making an Incinerator form an oil Barrel with a Lidl Parkside PPS 30 A1 Plasma Cutter Bens Workshop 2022-08-14 | Making an Incinerator form an oil Barrel with a Lidl Parkside PPS 30 A1 Plasma Cutter.A neighbour asked if I had anything that would cut an oil barrel lid open. I said I did. Here is the result.
Fixing a hole in a wall to prevent mice and other critters getting in Bens Workshop 2022-08-07 | It's important to keep an eye on the fabric of your house and if you see any holes fill them otherwise you could get all sorts of things making a home for themselves.Here I fill in a hole in the mortar between bricks that could allow mice to get in. It is a quick and simple job.
Removing an injector stuck in a Jaguar X-Type diesel Same as Mondeo Mk 3 Bens Workshop 2022-07-31 | Removing an injector stuck in a Jaguar X-Type diesel Same as Mondeo Mk 3.In this video where I went into detail on removing injectors on these cars, you can see I could not move the injector in No 2 cylinder. Here I remove it.youtube.com/watch?v=ItxyBr37jOkI will edit a video of a more difficult (in a different way) injector removal and publish soon.0:00 Introduction0:15 What I am using0:55 Undoing pipe unions1:35 Removing rocker cover injector seal1:48 Trying to remove the hot injector6:05 Taking the injector out but risking a split injector8:24 Using a home made injector puller9:42 Cleaning the tube and removing the sealing washer16:27 Ftiing new injector20:05 Wiring etc22:16 removing Wiring etc to fit the rocker seal I forgot24:43 Testing and looking for leaks25:33 Conclusions
Lidl Parkside Cordless Chainsaw PKSA 20 LI-A1 V leylandii : Who will win? Bens Workshop 2022-07-24 | Some neighbours had an issue with a leylandii hedge between them, so I said I'd have a go at topping it out if they took away the cuttings...So here is my Lidl Parkside Cordless Chainsaw PKSA 20 LI-A1 that I first reviewed on the 29th of March 2020 (link below) trying to cut a leylandii hedge down to size.The original review is here:youtube.com/watch?v=zPZ655k30pwAnd there is an update here:youtube.com/watch?v=_l5hJdsho3g
Injector removal tool modifications for removing Jaguar X Type and Ford Mondeo Mk3 diesel injectors Bens Workshop 2022-07-17 | In the video I published last week on changing injectors, (link below) I could not move the injector in cylinder no 2, as the bought tool was beginning to bend. I had a home made tool I used on Cylinder 3 I made last year that did not work properly on cylinder 2. This video is modifying it.youtube.com/watch?v=ItxyBr37jOkMaking the tools originallyyoutube.com/watch?v=dbYAYrCP_QY0:00 Introduction0:50 Cutting up the old one3:27 Cleaning up and chamfering in the lathe7:43 Cutting a slot for the spanner13:34 welding the height extension on15:50 Cleaning up the weld17:29 Adjusting the handle to fit18:30 welding the handle on23:55 welding on a handle extension28:46 Letting it cool down and conclusions
Jaguar X Type 2.0L Diesel Injector Change same as Ford Modeo Diesel Mk 3 Bens Workshop 2022-07-10 | Here I am changing an injector on another Jaguar X Type. whilst failing on another one.It is the same as a Ford Modeo Mk III diesel.The home made tool will need making a little taller. The video I made it in is here:youtube.com/watch?v=dbYAYrCP_QY0:00 Introduction0:32 Removing engine cover0:56 Removing Leak off connectors1:21 Why you need to prevent the Injector body from rotating2:49 Removing leak off pipe3:26 Removing electrical connector3:47 Removing injector pipe4:49 Failed attempt to remove injector No 27:31 Removing injector No 4 leak off13:28 Fitting new injector15:15 Torquing it up16:05 Re-fitting the injector boot17:00 Re-fitting injector pipe18:00 Connecting the electrical connector18:15 Re-fitting leak off connector18:38 Test starting the engine20:13 Conclusions
Speedy, A 5 Gauge 0-6-0 steam locomotive, A drivers eye view Bens Workshop 2022-06-26 | This is a drivers eye view of driving a Speedy 0-6-0 5" gauge steam locomotive, towing a passenger train at a local fair.This is the last part of around 55 minutes I filmed. If you would like to see the full video, let me know by commenting below.
Fixing a corroded Maglight clone with leaking batteries, The Home Protector Bens Workshop 2022-06-19 | A neighbour asked me to open his Maglight clone, branded "Home Protector".Opening wasn't difficult, extracting batteries however was a bit tedious.0:00 Introduction0:30 Opening the torch, breaking the corrosion4:32 The state of it!4:50 Removing the leaking batteries.17:30 Conclusions
A Day on a Miniature Railway 5 inch gauge 0-6-0 Speedy Bens Workshop 2022-06-12 | A day running a Speedy 0-6-0 5 inch gauge steam locomotive on our club portable track taking passengers!If you like this sort of thing, there's more in the playlists and there will be more later this year!I might even do another from the drivers point of view.
Petter AV1 and PAZ1 questions for viewers Bens Workshop 2022-06-05 | If anyone has done something similar or knows enough.I did keep saying injector when I meant injector pump though... Sorry.I mentioned some YouTubers who also play with stationary engines but more than I do and their channels are listed below should you wish to check them out.@enginelover1youtube.com/user/enginelover1@crazyenginewizyoutube.com/user/crazyenginewiz@Dieseljonnyboyyoutube.com/user/Dieseljonnyboy@Turbo Conquering Mega Eagleyoutube.com/channel/UCRv3Np2ihYxOKolEp_cyBYg
Monitor 79 Paraffin/Kerosene Blow Lamp. Now thats a big blow torch! Bens Workshop 2022-05-29 | Here I get out my big beast of a blow lamp/torch, the Monitor 79!It holds 6 pints (3/4 of a gallon) or paraffin/kerosene.0:00 Introduction1:50 Removing shield3:12 Looking at the jet assembly3:34 Removing burner from the tank4:38 Draining the fuel5:48 A closer look at the burner6:20 Removing the jet7:00 Cleaning the jet8:30 Refitting the jet9:40 Refitting the burner assembly10:40 Refitting the burner shield11:27 Testing pressure tightness11:54 Filling up with Paraffin/Kerosene13:43 Wiping up spillages15:01 Pumping up the reservoir15:18 Pouring methylated spirits in the spirit cup15:55 Lighting the methylated spirits16:45 Main flame ignition!21:35 Proper blue flame!23:07 Trying to work out how to turn it off.24:35 Worked out you need the air release and control valve both open.24:45 Conclusions
Primus Trouble Shooting and cleaning paraffin/kerosene stove Bens Workshop 2022-05-08 | My Primus let me down! Here I give it a bit of TLC and find the real reason it stopped working!After this treatment it works great. I have also bought some more fuel.
Pre Season Stove Check, #Primus Bens Workshop 2022-05-01 | After 2 years of disruption we are starting track days again. During a track day we have tea and bacon rolls so I have just done a pre season test to make sure that all my stoves work, a big primus, a small one and a gas stove.During the video I said I would link to some, here they are:Setting up our portable trackyoutube.com/watch?v=0IJg5GbgiggHercules, an 0-4-0 tank engineyoutube.com/watch?v=C__FoalxfJkDrivers eye view, driving Herculesyoutube.com/watch?v=gCL-dHvDwngSpeedy, an 0-6-0 tank engineyoutube.com/watch?v=OJC83K4uh64Brian, an 0-6-0 Simplex tank engineyoutube.com/watch?v=5olybv2UW9M
Twin Lens Camera How to use it: The Yashica Mat-124G Bens Workshop 2022-04-24 | Twin Lens Camera How to use it The Yashica Mat-124GA fellow YouTuber inherited a camera and this video is here to help him work out what it is and how to use it. My Twin Lens Reflex camera is a Yashica Mat-124G, his is a Yashica LM-44 (the LM for Light Meter and 44 for 44 mm square negatives)The manual for the Yashica LM-44 can be downloaded from here:butkus.org/chinon/yashica/yashica_lm_44/yashica_lm_44.htmThe picture of film rolls in this video is from here:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Film_127_135_120_IMGP1797_WP_(crop).jpgAnd is copyright Rainer Knäpper, and is used under the Free Art License which can be found here:http://artlibre.org/licence/lal/en
Fixing and calibrating a rusty seized Moore and Wright 2 inch imperial micrometer Bens Workshop 2022-04-17 | Fixing and calibrating a rusty seized Moore and Wright 2 inch imperial micrometer I bought for a pound (£1) at a car boot sale!John over at @doubleboost published a series of 3 videos with is friend Bob on micrometer servicing which goes into more depth:See pinned comment for links to Bob servicing micrometers.0:00 Introduction0:37 The first problem0:54 Un-jamming the locking nut1:52 Oiling the spindle thread2:18 spindle freed off!2:39 Removing rust with a soft brass brush3:34 Removing the spindle4:04 Inspecting the threads7:54 After cleaning the threads with brake cleaner8:05 cleaning the lock nut9:50 First re-assembly11:11 Checking calibration12:49 Attempting to calibrate the micrometer14:25 Disassembly to free barrel17:37 Re-Checking calibration18:32 Error in where the barrel is19:00 Resetting the barrel position19:40 Adjusting the stiffness of the thread25:14 Checking final calibration26:29 Conclusion
Radius Paraffin Kerosene Blowlamp Cup Washer Change Bens Workshop 2022-04-03 | I tried to use my Radius blowlamp the other week and it totally failed. Turned out it was just the cup washer, so here, I changed it. Easy job.
Lidl Parkside Sander Grinder PSBS 240 C2 how the tensioner works Bens Workshop 2022-03-27 | Here I explain how the tensioner works on a Lidl Parkside Sander Grinder, PSBS 240 C2.I made this video after a viewer question. Hope it helps. Any questions please ask below.
Wiring a drum reversing switch to a single phase motor Bens Workshop 2022-03-20 | Here I wire a drum reversing switch to my Myford ML7 which has a Hoover fractional horse power single phase induction motor with a split phase starting coil. In part this video was requested by a viewer after watching the video on wiring and reversing a Brook Motors Gryphon motor.0:00 Introduction0:31 Wiring diagram for switch0:52 Wiring diagram for Hoover fractional horse power induction motor2:07 5 core wire to be used2:55 Wiring up the motor9:10 Wiring up the drum switch12:20 Testing.13:02 Conclusion
Fixing a scrap yard bench grinder Draper GHD150 6 #ScrapYardFinds Bens Workshop 2022-03-13 | Here I get a Draper GHD150 6" bench grinder that I found in a scrapyard running. In a future video I will make it look nice, fix guards and replace wheels. I have also found the user manual which says that the spindle is 1/2".0:00 Introduction0:55 The issue1:09 Removing base cover2:06 Examining the internal wiring3:05 Removing old wiring6:58 Preparing new mains lead10:20 Putting on crimped wire ends22:22 Fitting the new mains lead24:22 Refitting base25:40 Testing26:37 Conclusion
Using a telescopic bore gauge to measure the re bored cylinder on my PAZ1 Bens Workshop 2022-03-06 | Using a telescopic bore gauge to measure a re bored cylinder for my Petter PAZ1.Showing how I use it and the care with which they must be used.
fixing runout on a drill press Bens Workshop 2022-02-27 | In a previous video (linked below) I made a flywheel puller for a wacker rammer on my Naerok mill/drill. There was a tremendous amount of runout which caused a centre drill to break. Not a problem with collletts, just chucks.Here I check the runout in a chuck and fix it. Turned out to be the taper on the arbor in the Triangle brand Chinese made chuck that came with the mill drill.youtube.com/watch?v=LktUYTIsD4c
Making a camera mount for the lathe or mill Bens Workshop 2022-02-20 | Here I make an adaptor to mount cameras on mag bases, the sort that you get for test indicators. This makes it easy to attach a camera to lathes, mills and drill presses, including bits that move like the tool post etc.I ended up cutting the threads to 1/4 x 20 Whitworth though 1/4 x 20 UNC also works as the threads in cameras are forgiving.Any questions please ask.0:00 Introduction1:30 Making the nut to tighten the camera4:32 Starting to part the nut7:22 Chamfering front and back of the nut9:06 Parting off the nut10:56 Using the drill to put the nut square in the lathe chuck11:33 Failing to tap nut with rubbish tap12:34 Chamfering either side of the hole in the nut.15:00 Tapping to 1/4 Whitworth (1/4 x 20) but with the wrong Tapping16:37 Finding that I'd tapped to 7/32 Whitworth (Also 20 TPI)16:55 Actually tapping with 1/4 Whitworth19:15 Testing the threaded nut19:40 Cleaning the spigot up21:10 Turning down the end to 1/4" for the camera thread.28:33 Filing down and filing a chamfer/lead for the thread29:45 Using a die to cut the thread32:52 Testing the thread and nut with a camera (sort of)35:00 Parting off, cleaning up etc38:37 Demonstration and conclusions
Running a test weld on 10mm 3/8 inch steel plate Bens Workshop 2022-02-13 | Just testing my Chinese inverter welder with a job I might have for it, welding up some 3/8" 10mm steel plate.It is a learning process.
Halfords Half Inch Socket Wrench Repair, how to fix Bens Workshop 2022-02-06 | Repairing a Halfords socket wrench that was jammed. The socket set this came with cost £79.99 when new. I am not impressed.
