Making a rotary broach cutter Craigs Workshop 2020-07-13 | Check out Tom's recent video (channel: Tommygun Machining) on grinding rotary broach cutters. I watched these, and I wondered if we could make a relieved hex without the parallelogram grinding jig that Tom used, and with minimal fancy equipment.I recommend using something harder than plastic for the guide and stop, it will give a more positive result to the grinding. Also for the depth stop, it would be better to put that in front of the hex tool so you can't over grind the tool.I recommend you move the left to right stop for the gross size adjustments (perhaps pack out with shim or feeler gauge to get a precise distance), and then fore and aft for fine tuning.Sadly, I don't yet have a rotary broach, so I can't test the broach cutters myself. One day I will make one or buy one from Tom.Tom's video is here: youtube.com/watch?v=FQUGZQdFiRcpatreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Drilling a million TINY holes in stainless | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2023-12-15 | This is a bit different! Making some spit roast burners in 316 stainless steel. This was done with tight time constraints and a budget, so some of the shots aren't as polished as I'd like but hopefully it gets the idea across.Enjoy!My second channel (mentioned in the video) is @CraigsWorkshopUpdates If you would like to help me to make these videos, here is my patreon link:patreon.com/CraigsWorkshopTake a look at my website here:http://craigsworkshop.netChapters:0:00 Intro0:32 Sizing the tubes1:09 Capping the ends3:06 Mounting tabs4:02 Setup and drilling6:01 Air control6:25 Grease guards7:53 Air control Pt 28:49 Venturi10:29 Final assembly11:26 Completed burners
Making some TASTY kant style clamps | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2023-05-14 | I have a fair few clamps, but not many machinist clamps. So - why not build some?I'll be following some excellent plans I bought from Doug Gray. His online shop is here:d-gray-drafting-and-design.myshopify.comEnjoy!If you would like to help me to make these videos, here is my patreon link:patreon.com/CraigsWorkshopTake a look at my website here:http://craigsworkshop.netChapters:0:00 Intro0:17 Preview0:32 Sheet metal0:57 Detour!1:50 Back on track (sheet metal)4:49 Knuckles6:47 Screws9:58 Pins10:28 Jaws14:18 Parts so far14:24 Brass bits16:09 Assembly17:42 Done (Thanks for watching)
Making a PRECISE lead screw nut | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2023-04-29 | It's time to look at the Herless 14x40* lathe again. It's got large amounts of backlash in the compound and crossfeed, so let's pull it apart, do some measuring and find out which parts need remaking.* I started work on this lathe in the previous video, please see that one for the backstory.Enjoy!If you would like to help me to make these videos, here is my patreon link:patreon.com/CraigsWorkshopTake a look at my website here:http://craigsworkshop.netChapters:0:00 Intro0:17 Preview0:32 How big is the problem?0:51 Tear it down3:02 Inspect the parts5:09 Choose some materials5:48 Machine the blank8:14 Measure the old part8:55 Side project #59095310:42 Surface plate goodness13:20 Thread cutting tool14:22 Old school layout16:14 Screw cutting19:32 The finished part19:59 Put it back together20:14 Is it any better?
Out with the old, in with the ... OLD? | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2023-04-14 | Lathe Upgrade Day! I have had the Premo lathe for about 5 years now and I have done a lot of jobs with it, and it's great. But - it was destined to be replaced the moment I bought the Herless 14x40 lathe a year or so ago. My mate Quang has just bought the Premo from me, so now I need to quickly get the bigger lathe up and running. Enjoy!If you would like to help with the channel, here is my patreon link:patreon.com/CraigsWorkshopTake a look at my website here:http://craigsworkshop.netTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:27 Preview1:05 Let's take a look1:57 Clean the motor2:39 False start..3:50 Motor adapter plate6:53 Get the plate on the lathe9:26 Pulley mods13:40 Foot brake repair15:32 Cabinet mods16:49 Reassembly17:39 Final test
Making a PRETTY Fly Cutter | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2023-03-31 | I have been desperate for a larger fly cutter, and now was a great time to make one. Please watch along to see my take on this classic tool.Enjoy!If you would like to help with the channel, here is my patreon link:patreon.com/CraigsWorkshopTake a look at my website here:http://craigsworkshop.netTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:05 Turning the shank2:26 Turning the business end3:18 Angular haircut6:24 Groovalicious9:56 Hand finishing12:18 Drilling and tapping13:43 Demonstration14:31 Very interesting outro
Workshop TOUR 2022 | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2022-12-27 | If you don't like talking and looking at people's workshops, skip this one.This is a more detailed look at workshop build progress, and the tools and machines I have, as of the end of 2022. I've setup timestamps/chapters so you scan skip to the things that interest you.If you would like to help with the channel, here is my patreon link:patreon.com/CraigsWorkshopTake a look at my website here:http://craigsworkshop.netTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:24 Woodwork area10:44 Metalwork area30:51 Storage area32:20 Grinding area34:04 Clean room37:49 Outro
Making a PERFECT Belt Grinder | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2022-09-30 | I have been doing a lot of fabrication projects recently, and I decided that a belt grinder would be very useful, so I've decided to build one. Jeremy Schmidt's gen 2 version looked like a good way to go (with my skills and equipment), so I am building one of those. But - I'm putting my twist on it, by building it on a pretty tight budget, using second hand materials where possible, and I'm building it in a machine shop using hardly any of the same tools Jeremy used.It's a lot of work crammed into a short-ish video, so please excuse the whirlwind tour nature of the video. This is not my preferred style of video, but since I was running out of time for the release date of this video, my options seemed limited. I have learned my lesson for next time.This is also my entry into the #roughcut2022 event this year. That's this years version of toolfest hosted by @EmmaRitson - the goal is for youtube creators to make a video showing the making of a cutting tool (I think a belt grinder fits that - just about..) and release it on the 1st October 2022, with the hashtag. Search for that hash tag and you should see many other interesting new videos about cutting tools.Enjoy!Thanks to @Jer_Schmidt for making the really excellent plans, and making them available to buy - link here:http://jerswoodshop.com/gen-2-belt-grinderIf you would like to help with the channel, here is my patreon link:patreon.com/CraigsWorkshopTake a look at my website here:http://craigsworkshop.netTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:00 Roughing1:24 Main frame3:57 Tilting frame5:46 Tracking and tension7:47 Platen9:47 Table holder11:48 Fixed table13:17 Motor mistake14:47 Wheels20:20 Painting20:38 Assembly20:25 Finished shots22:51 Demonstration23:17 Outro#roughcut2022
Making SIMPLE T-Nuts | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2022-08-20 | I'm making a set of 6 t-nuts (AKA t-slot nuts) from some scrap rusty steel that I had available. I'll be using the milling machine and bandsaw. The t-nuts are going to be used to mount a new-to-me vise onto the mill table, using the hold-downs I made for a previous toolfest event.#craigsworkshop #machining #machineshop Take a look at my website here:http://craigsworkshop.netIf you would like to help, here is my patreon:patreon.com/CraigsWorkshopTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:00 Roughing out2:52 Layout for holes and bandsaw cuts3:24 Drilling and tapping4:56 Trim to length5:37 Deburr and blacken6:07 Showing the t-nuts in use
Making the HEAVYWEIGHT Welding Table | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2022-08-11 | I've needed a heavy duty welding table for a while now, and the right piece of rusty scrap steel came up last year! So I took the opportunity to build up the best welding table I could, but on a tight budget.I also needed somewhere to store all my steel offcuts, so I made sure to incorporate a good storage area underneath the table top. The drawers are made from flat bar steel, lined (loosely) with aluminium sheet, and faced with hardwood.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net#fabrication #welding
Making this STAINLESS Bike Suspension Link | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2022-07-30 | A friend of mind has an ebike with rear suspension, which he wanted to convert into a hardtail bike. I suggested making a replacement solid link, and because I had left it late (promised it by a certain time!) I was on a bit of a time crunch. This video includes some machining and some tig welding.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net#fabrication #welding #machining
Making SUBSTANTIAL handrails | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2022-02-17 | Fabricating a pair of steel handrails. These were made for a customer, and they tie into some existing handrails on a raised deck area. The material is steel, and everything is cut, prepped, jigged and tig-welded, then hand painted and delivered.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net#fabrication #welding #handrails
Making a BEAUTIFUL presentation box | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2021-11-28 | I made the gift box for the #JacksForMax event. We presented Max Grant with some machine jacks as a shop-warming gift.Links to Max and all the Makers below:@swanvalleymachineshop @AaronEngineering @DudleyToolwright @hilltopmachineworks2131 @MattysWorkshop @sharkrivermachine patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net#woodworking #woodwork #boxmaking
TOP 10 TIPS for Machinists Jacks | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2021-03-12 | Here is a selection of 10 of my favourite machinists' jack tips. I had a great time collaborating with Alistair from Adventures with a Very Small Lathe! To see the making of this jack, you will find Alistair's video here:youtube.com/watch?v=k3yWIkkP8w8And, this is a link to Alistair's channel. Well worth a subscription if you are not already subscribed:youtube.com/channel/UCgye4RmWOR8AmleinMxgbYwThank you for the jack Alistair, it's a tool to treasure, and thanks for the opportunity to collaborate, and thanks to all our viewers for watching.Cheers!Craig0:00 Introduction1:53 Tip 1 - Use an indicator2:24 Tip 2 - Use a top clamp2:52 Tip 3 - Small jacks are great3:16 Tip 4 - Fix the angle of the sin bar3:37 Tip 5 - Prevent vise racking4:25 Tip 5b - Jack up your jack4:46 Tip 5c - Space the workpiece too5:00 Tip 6 - Jacks are a go-anywhere micrometer adjust5:34 Tip 7 - Indexing tailstock substitute6:27 Tip 8 - Don't try this at home6:57 Tip 9 - Level a casting7:29 Tip 9b - Set a casting parallel7:53 Tip 10 - Support your parting tool8:36 Tip 11a, b anc c - Make your own jack (various options)patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net#machining
Workbench build - HEAVY steel base | CRAIGS WORKSHOP Craigs Workshop 2021-01-27 | Fabricating a steel base for that heavy wooden top. 100mm/4" steel legs and stretchers should do the job! Lots of cutting and welding and some work on the milling machine.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net#workbench #fabrication #welding
Welding steel stair stringers Craigs Workshop 2020-12-24 | This project is for a customer of mine - he was interested in making three super strong sets of steel stair stringers. He had some parts to start with and some steel. I got to use the bandsaw, and the tig welder, and try out some arc shots with the camera. Now the stringers are made to the correct length and very strong, he's a happy chap.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Workbench build - THICK top Craigs Workshop 2020-11-17 | Check out the first part of my SuperBench (TM) build series! Over 160mm/6" thick for extra mass and stability. This bench will be like a simplified roubo style top, but with a steel base eventually. I get to give my thicknesser, jointer, hand plane a bit of a work out! Thanks to Geoff for the loan of some woodworking clamps for this glue up.0:00 Introduction0:20 Wood selectionn0:38 Gluing up1:29 Thicknessing and planing2:48 Rip to width on the table saw3:12 Start gluing into beams3:50 Planing beams6:01 Gluing beams together into one big slab7:37 Planing the top8:35 Planing the underside10:35 Demonstrate measuring method11:15 Outtropatreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Cleaning the Emco - finishing the job Craigs Workshop 2020-09-15 | A mostly silent video, showing more cleanup work on the Emco V10-P lathe. All that's needed now is motor wiring.I had a short visit from @TommyGun Machining mid-way through the video - he generously loaned me his reamers to clean up the tailstock MT2 socket. Thank you Tom that worked great!patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Cleaning the Emco - halfway there Craigs Workshop 2020-08-29 | I have started stripping and cleaning the lathe. The tailstock, compound, cross slide, feed rod and lead screw are now clean. The cross feed screw bearings have been replaced. The bed has been started on, but there's a whole lot of grot inside the bed casting!patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
I bought an Emco project lathe Craigs Workshop 2020-08-27 | I didn't really need a new lathe, but this Emco Maximat V10-P came up locally for the right price and in poor condition and I had to buy it, and breathe some new life into it.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Rotary milling a motor mount Craigs Workshop 2020-07-28 | The next piece of the bandsaw puzzle is milling the steel motor mount for the reclaimed 2hp mulcher motor. We modified this motor's shaft in a previous video, and made a pulley to go with it. Today we fabricate the motor mount, get it fitted to the frame, and do some test cuts.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making vise hold downs on the milling machine #TMC2020 Craigs Workshop 2020-07-18 | I needed some holddowns for my precision vise, and what better occasion to make some than #TMC2020 !Join me as I carve up some recycled cold rolled steel, do a bit of drawing and a bit of mill work.Thank you Bill Baggins for the material.Please support the great folks running this years competition. Their channel links are below. Please have a look at their videos, and subscribe if you like what you see. Thank you!Judges:Emma's Spareroom Machineshopyoutube.com/channel/UCGzK_LtfsUZ5KG1CczVg8AAR. Steven Langyoutube.com/user/rslng52Prize Donors:Shadow Dog 500youtube.com/channel/UCzffq66gvVnOxOWfQ7pMuQQTommygun Machiningyoutube.com/user/AffetkakStefan Gotteswinteryoutube.com/user/syylpatreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making a steel thumbwheel, plus some great lathe tricks Craigs Workshop 2020-06-12 | Slightly longer video about making a thumbwheel to make my mill knee crank easier to take on and off. Also a lengthy side bar (in the middle) with a couple of measuring tricks for the lathe - covering digital caliper usage (thanks Myfordboy), and balanced cuts (thanks Carl White and Stefan Gottewinter).patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making Stefans Indicator Holder - Part 6 - Final bits of machining Craigs Workshop 2020-06-04 | Last few bits of machining done on the indicator holder. Great fun! Thanks Stefan for the plans and Emma for suggesting the group build.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making Stefans Indicator Holder - Part 5 - Square parts Craigs Workshop 2020-06-01 | Getting a start on the cromoly square parts. Nearly done now!#GTWRIndicatorHolderpatreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making Stefans Indicator Holder - Part 4 - Knobs Craigs Workshop 2020-05-30 | Onto some shiny bits! #GTWRIndicatorHolderMentioned in this video:Stefan Gotteswinter:youtube.com/user/syylMatty's Workshop:youtube.com/channel/UCB0wPMJJ2FKqdB-gx7YVsDgMax Grant:youtube.com/channel/UC0aqEQjvoXXWjPWMW_XKa5gBundy Bear's Shop:youtube.com/channel/UCV7jOffH_nDSiWd8QsfbrqgMark Presling:youtube.com/channel/UCYfDX1Gno-PuJ-QWLbH09SgCraig Tate:youtube.com/channel/UCWRPULnT53yjkWIERsVxT1gpatreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making Stefans Indicator Holder - Part 3 - Swivel Pins Craigs Workshop 2020-05-29 | #GTWRIndicatorHolderNow onto the D2 tool steel swivel pins. These have threads, tapers and shoulders, and are loctited into the arm piece.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making Stefans Indicator Holder - Part 2 - The Arm Craigs Workshop 2020-04-28 | #GTWRIndicatorHolderStefan Gotteswinter's indicator holder is my current project. Now it's time to machine the arm. I use some cold rolled steel from my friend Geoff. This is a mix of rotary table/mill work and hand work with files and abrasives.Plans are available freely (under the Creative Commons by Attribution license) here: patreon.com/posts/dti-holder-33808199 - Thank you Stefan!patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making Stefans Indicator Holder - Part 1 - Stock Prep Craigs Workshop 2020-04-26 | #GTWRIndicatorHolderStefan Gotteswinter's indicator holder is my next project. This video is the introduction to the series, and some stock preparation. Most of my metal is recycled, and so getting it ready to use can be a project in itself.Plans are available freely (under the Creative Commons by Attribution license) here: patreon.com/posts/dti-holder-33808199 - Thank you Stefan!patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making a Drill Chuck Arbor Craigs Workshop 2020-04-12 | Changing tools in a collet chuck is pretty time consuming! For a lot of lower-precision stuff I can happily use a drill chuck, so in this video, I take the old Rohm chuck I cleaned up recently and I make an arbor for it.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Installing a Mill DRO - Y Axis Read Head Craigs Workshop 2020-04-05 | Making a bracket and mounting the read head for the Y axis. Z axis will be almost the same, so in the next video, I intend to skip over the similar stuff, but keep any important bits, and I'll also show any fine tuning I do like scale covers and cable management.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Resizing a Lathe Chuck Key Craigs Workshop 2020-03-28 | My 3 jaw lathe chuck came with a horribly mangled chuck key. I think it's been used as a bottle opener one too many times? I've attacked it with a file in the past to try to true it up, but that just makes it more and more undersized. Ted gave me a pile of tools a few months ago, and one of them was a chuck key that didn't suit any chuck I had. But - I knew with the new collet block that I could make it work for my 3-jaw chuck.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Installing a Mill DRO - Y Axis Scale Craigs Workshop 2020-03-27 | Making up and fitting a leveling plate for the Y axis scale.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Installing a Mill DRO - Planning the Y Axis Craigs Workshop 2020-03-26 | Sharing my thoughts about mounting my DRO's Y axis scale and read head. Please comment below if you have any improvements/suggestions. Thanks.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Installing a Mill DRO - Y Axis repair Craigs Workshop 2020-03-24 | A bit more progress on the Y axis of the mill, and another flaw found (and fixed).patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Installing a Mill DRO - X Axis Craigs Workshop 2020-03-20 | In this episode, I get the display and the X axis installed.Still some tidying up to do, but it's working and it's accurate. Hopefully I'll replace the read head bracket in the next video.patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Modifying my bench grinder Craigs Workshop 2020-03-01 | My 8"/200mm grinder has been shaking itself to bits ever since I added a wire wheel to it, due to some really bad clamping and also a balance problem. In this video, I finally do something about it (Thanks Yuchol for the inspiration).See Yuchol's ginder video here: youtu.be/rlpyssW-sG0patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Restoring a milling machine vise Craigs Workshop 2019-10-23 | My PAL mill came with a mill vise of unknown origin. I don't even know who made it. But - I hoped that I could clean it up. In the video I unclog the oilways, replace the missing oil ports, redo the paint, and generally give the vise a new lease of life. Enjoy!patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Milling 2 metres of flat bar Craigs Workshop 2019-10-10 | I have been using a wooden guide bar for the sled on my table saw, and it's long overdue for replacement - it's both worn, and affected by seasonal changes. So I decided to use steel. Trouble is, I can't find any 3/4" x 3/8" flat bar locally. So - I decided to mill some from 20x10mm flat bar. Keep watching to find out how not to resize flat bar in the home workshop :-)patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making metric cuts on an Imperial lathe (and vise versa) Craigs Workshop 2019-09-14 | Making my metal lathe use metric units directly.#tipblitz19 #tipsblitz19#tipblitz19 #tipsblitz19patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making a HEAVY DUTY Lever Dolly Craigs Workshop 2019-07-15 | My mill has been stuck in the entrance of my workshop. Until now I haven't been able to move it into its permanent place. So, I needed a lever dolly (like a pry bar on wheels). Here's my take on building one from scratch.Since I couldn't see any other videos about making one, I decided to make a video about designing and making it.Some of the materials are new, but I was able to make about half of this project from recycled steel.Axle is made from 32mm steel round bar2 x 6305-2RS bearings1.5m of 50x25x3mm rectangular steel tube for the handle.300mm of 50x12.5mm hot rolled flat bar for toe and heelpatreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Modifying leadscrews Craigs Workshop 2019-07-09 | The local makerspace (Hobart Makers Inc.) are building a TAZ Lulzbot 6, which is a 3D printer. They needed some shoulders and flats machined onto the ends of some leadscrew material in order to continue with the build.I like that my 54 year old lathe is helping to build a new generation of machine. :)patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
Making a motor mount and pulley Craigs Workshop 2019-06-14 | I use trepanning on the lathe to make this motor mount. And the pulley is TIG welded from two pieces of aluminium that I had in stock.My second entry for Emma's Spareroom Toolmaking Contest 2019.I used mostly free and recycled materials: a scrapped treadmill motor, and some aluminium from the tip shop, and some that was given to me by a friend. The VFD is the only new part here.#toolmakingcompetition2019patreon.com/CraigsWorkshophttp://craigsworkshop.net
