Red Hardness Toms Techniques 2015-12-10 | In this opening video I discuss future topics and also do a demonstration on how the metallurgical term red hardness relates to carbon and high speed steels.
The New Toms Techniques Shop Toms Techniques 2022-06-05 | I've been getting a lot of questions and concerns about why I'm not making videos anymore, so I thought one about what I've been up to and what my future plans are might be in order.
Toms Tips & Tricks #3 - Plunge Milling Toms Techniques 2017-03-18 | Plunge milling is a technique used to remove material quickly, without generating a lot of heat. It works particularly well for pockets, with long end mills and with gummy material.
Toms Tips and Tricks #2 - Power Feed for the Compound Rest Toms Techniques 2017-03-01 | A technique for getting a good surface finish when machining an angle using the compound rest.
Toms Tips & Tricks #1 - Quick Part Alignment on the Lathe Toms Techniques 2017-02-21 | The first in a new series of short videos on basic machining tips and tricks. This one demonstrates a technique to quickly and precisely eliminate axial run-out on a part held in a lathe chuck.
Clamp Knurling Tool, Case Hardening the Steel Parts Toms Techniques 2016-03-13 | Case hardening the steel parts for the clamp knurling tool using a makeshift forced air charcoal furnace.
Making Scope Rings for the Browning A Bolt 3 - Part Four Toms Techniques 2016-01-31 | Finishing up the contours and final fitting.http://tomstechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Scope_Mount_-_Clamp_Ring_Drawing_1.pdfhttp://tomstechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Scope_Mount_-_Base_Ring_Drawing_2.pdf
Making Scope Rings for the Browning A Bolt 3 - Part Three Toms Techniques 2016-01-31 | Trial fitting and starting the contours.http://tomstechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Scope_Mount_-_Clamp_Ring_Drawing_1.pdfhttp://tomstechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Scope_Mount_-_Base_Ring_Drawing_2.pdf
Making Scope Rings for the Browning A Bolt 3 - Part Two Toms Techniques 2016-01-31 | Boring the hole for the scope body and machining the base to fit the receiver.http://tomstechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Scope_Mount_-_Clamp_Ring_Drawing_1.pdf http://tomstechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Scope_Mount_-_Base_Ring_Drawing_2.pdf
Making Scope Rings for the Browning A Bolt 3 - Part One Toms Techniques 2016-01-31 | I thought I would do something a little different this time. I needed a custom set of scope rings for a rifle/scope combination and decided to make them myself. It was a fun and interesting project so I decided to shoot video of it as I went so you could look over my shoulder to see how I approach projects of my own. As usual, the drawings I'm working from are available on the Tom's Techniques website.http://tomstechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Scope_Mount_-_Clamp_Ring_Drawing_1.pdfhttp://tomstechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Scope_Mount_-_Base_Ring_Drawing_2.pdf
Climb Milling vs. Conventional Milling Toms Techniques 2016-01-04 | An explanation and demonstration of climb milling and conventional milling. Positive and negative points of each technique will be covered as well as examples of what can go wrong.
Clamp Knurling Tool, Mounting Bracket and Back Plate, Part Two Toms Techniques 2015-04-08 | In this episode, we finish up the mounting bracket by machining the radii and make the back plate.
Clamp Knurling Tool, Mounting Bracket, Part One Toms Techniques 2015-04-07 | This video covers machining operations on the mounting bracket, from stock selection to drilling and tapping the mounting holes to roughing out and finishing the cut-outs for clamping the mount in the tool post of a lathe.
Clamp Knurling Tool Body, Drilling, Tapping and Counter-Boring the Holes Toms Techniques 2015-02-03 | In this final episode on the clamp knurling tool body, I demonstrate several methods of producing the counter-bored holes and show how to set up, drill and power tap the 5/16-18 threaded holes.
Clamp Knurling Tool, Body, Four Ways to Machine the Outer Contour Toms Techniques 2015-01-26 | In this episode of the clamp knurling tool body, I demonstrate four methods of machining the outer contour, including the use of a sine bar. I also started recording separate audio tracks with this video, so the sound quality, especially the voice track should improve as I learn to use the recording equipment.
Clamp Knurling Tool Body, Milling the Slot Toms Techniques 2015-01-04 | This video covers milling the slot to a width tolerance of +.003" - -.000" . I turned the DRO off for this lesson and showed how to do it using the dials (Yes they still work).
Clamp Knurling Tool, Body, Squaring the Stock and Boring the Center Hole Toms Techniques 2015-01-03 | In this first video on machining the body, I discuss squaring the stock, order of operations and tolerancing, using the boring head and various methods of measuring the hole.
Clamp Knurling Tool Body, Introduction Toms Techniques 2014-12-16 | In this first in the series of machining the body for the clamp knurling tool, I discuss tolerancing and the order of operations.
Clamp Knurling Tool, Knurl Holder Part 1, Squaring the Stock Toms Techniques 2014-11-30 | This first of two videos in the series covers squaring up the stock for the knurls holders and milling to size within the specified tolerance. Also discussed is when to use climb milling vs. conventional milling.
Clamp Knurling Tool, Knurl Holder Part 2, Milling the Slot and Chamfer and Reaming the Pin Hole Toms Techniques 2014-11-30 | In this video we finish up the knurl holders by milling the slot and chamfers, and reaming the pin hole.
Clamp Knurling Tool, Introduction Toms Techniques 2014-11-28 | The first videos this season will be a series of video tutorials on build a clamp knurling tool. This introduction covers the basics of knurling and why a clamp knurling tool like this is so much better than the bump type tools commonly used. Tom
Welcome Back! Toms Techniques 2014-11-17 | After taking the summer off, it's time to get busy! This is just a short hello and an opportunity to discuss my plans for new videos.
Dial Carriage Stop Toms Techniques 2014-04-14 | I've had a lot of questions about the dial carriage stop on my lathe so I made this video to show what it is and how it's used.Since I made this video, I've received a lot of email from people who have made dial carriage stops for their lathes. Clicking on the following link will take you to a gallery page showing some of them that were sent to me.http://tomstechniques.com/dial-carriage-stop-examples-for-varoius-lathes
Cutter and Backlash Compensation on the Milling Machine Toms Techniques 2014-04-01 | The topic of this video cutter and backlash compensation. I discuss what it is, how to deal with it and give a practical demonstration on milling a pocket using dials only, without the aid of a digital readout.
Use of the Fly Cutter on the Milling Machine Toms Techniques 2014-03-17 | The fly cutter is a very useful accessory for machining large surfaces in the milling machine. This video covers how to use the fly cutter and how to properly grind a cutting tool for it.
Micrometer Carriage Stop, Final Assembly and Demonstration Toms Techniques 2014-03-03 | This is the final video in the micrometer carriage stop project. It covers assembly, a few late engineering changes and a demonstration on my dad's Atlas lathe about what exactly this thing does. The complete tutorial can be viewed and the drawings downloaded on my website, tomstechniques.com.
Carriage Stop Clamp Bolts, Machining the Head and Heat Treating Toms Techniques 2014-02-26 | In this video we finish machining the head of the clamp bolts. Operations shown are cutting the groove, cutting the spherical radius and squaring the head. When the machining is complete, the parts are heat treated, tempered and blackened.
Carriage Stop Clamp Bolts, Turning the Shank and Chasing the Thread Toms Techniques 2014-02-24 | I decided to make a couple of square head bolts for the clamp bolts on the stop instead of using commercial socket head cap screws. This video covers order of operations, working with multiple parts and turning and threading the shank. The next video will cover the work on the head, including cutting a radiused bottom groove, a large spherical radius on the ends and squaring the heads. I'll also show how to heat treat the bolts to Rc60 to make them stronger and more durable.
Carriage Stop Thimble Part Four, Stamping the Numbers Toms Techniques 2014-02-17 | This tutorial shows how to set up and stamp the numbers on the carriage stop thimble.
Carriage Stop Thimble Part Three, Using the Dividing Head to Cut the Divisions Toms Techniques 2014-02-10 | This video covers how to cut the divisions in the thimble using the dividing head. I show how to align the dividing head and tool, how to set up the dividing head to cut the 50 divisions and how to cut them.
A Demonstration of my Home Anodizing Set up Toms Techniques 2014-02-05 | Last summer I built a home anodizing set-up that is a little out of the ordinary. It greatly reduces the amount of dedicated space required to do my own anodizing by housing all of the equipment in an enclosure that doubles as a bench when not in use. This video outlines it's design and operation and includes a live demonstration of how it works.Here's a link to the build thread:http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,9113.0.html
Carriage Stop Thimble Part Two, Turning and Knurling Toms Techniques 2014-01-31 | In this video, the two diameters on the thimble are turned, the part is faced to length and the large diameter is knurled. A 3/8" reamed hole is also added to accept a mandrel which will be used to hold the part for further operations.
Carriage Stop Thimble Part One, Order of Operations and Calculating the Ideal Diameter for the Knurl Toms Techniques 2014-01-27 | In this first tutorial on making the carriage stop thimble, I discuss the order of operations and how to calculate the ideal diameter for the knurl.Here is a good link on kurling that goes into greater detail explaining the theory: http://www.reed-machinery.com/pdf/knurls-and-knurling-tech-data-master.pdf
How to Make Custom Length Bandsaw Blades Without a Welder Toms Techniques 2014-01-21 | Making up your own bandsaw blades will save you half the cost of buying them ready made and you don't need a welder to do it. Silver solder can be purchased at http://www.gesswein.comThe Superior #601 flux is available from Amazon or McMaster Carr
Carriage Stop Clamp Part Two, Drilling the Holes and Milling the Notch Toms Techniques 2014-01-14 | In this video we finish up the clamp by drilling the mounting holes and milling the clearance notch for the thimble.
Carriage Stop Clamp Part One, Sawing the Stock and Squaring Up the Part Toms Techniques 2014-01-13 | In this video, we saw out the stock for the clamp and mill it to size. I discuss how to select the proper bandsaw blade for the job and show several techniques for coiling it.
Carriage Stop Spindle Part One, Turning the Diameter and Cutting the Thread Toms Techniques 2014-01-05 | In this installment of the carriage stop tutorial, I show how to turn the close tolerance .437 diameter and cut the 7/16-20 thread.
Carriage Stop Spindle Part Two, Milling the Groove Toms Techniques 2014-01-05 | In part two of the carriage stop spindle tutorial I show how to cut the groove for the anti-rotation pin. This is the same technique used to hold tight tolerances on the width of keyways in shafts.
Carriage Stop Body Part Five, Cutting the Index Mark and Final Machining Toms Techniques 2013-12-27 | In this final video for the carriage stop body, I show how to finish machine the top surface exposing the pad for the index mark, how to make the tool to cut the index mark and how to mill the notches that allow the stop to be clamped to the ways. Topics covered are the heat treatment of carbon steel, trigonometry and tool grinding.
Carriage Stop Body Part Four, Milling the Radii Toms Techniques 2013-12-27 | This video covers how to set up the rotary table to mill the radii on the carriage stop body.
Carriage Stop Body Part Three, Drilling the Holes Toms Techniques 2013-12-24 | Drilling and reaming the spindle hole, drilling the holes for the clamping bolts, and drilling and reaming the dowel pin hole and retaining screw.
Carriage Stop Body Part Two, Milling the Slot Toms Techniques 2013-12-24 | Laying out and milling the slot using the plunge cutting technique.
Carriage Stop Body Part One, Sawing and Squaring the Stock Toms Techniques 2013-12-24 | This video covers the order of operations in machining the main part of the micrometer carriage stop, the body. Also covered is sawing out the rough stock and squaring it up to size.
Turning a Diameter to Size on the Lathe Toms Techniques 2013-12-14 | Another in the basic lathe operation video series, this one covers turning to a diameter. I talk about tool set-up, roughing and finishing cuts and how to zero the dial for an accurate diameter.
Parting on the Lathe Toms Techniques 2013-12-08 | Parting is one of the most misunderstood machining operations on the lathe. This video covers how to properly grind the tool, how to set the tool so it is rigid and properly aligned, and lubrication. Following these basic guidelines can greatly reduce the amount of heartburn associated with the parting operation.
Center Drills and Center Drilling Toms Techniques 2013-11-29 | This video covers various types of center drills and their applications, how to properly use them and pitfalls to watch out for.
Facing on the Lathe Toms Techniques 2013-11-25 | The first in a series of videos on the most basic machining operations. This one covers how to face the end of a part or shoulder using a tool using a tool ground in the video "Grinding Turning and Facing Tools for the Lathe". Reference material for the facing tool showing the proper tool geometry is available on the website tomstechniques.com.
Using a Chart to Find the Center of Holes on a Bolt Circle Toms Techniques 2013-11-18 | A simple chart can save a lot of time in finding the center of holes on a bolt circle. Instead of setting up a rotary table or calculating the centers with trig, just multiply the diameter of the bolt circle by the constants on the chart for the XY offsets.
