Machining things - post here the links - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: BU508A
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 02:06:05 pm
content: Hello,I like to watch people building and machining things, so I thought I'll start a thread where one can post links to videos, websites etc.I'll start with some of my favourite channels in no particular order from YouTube.MyMechanics - Motto: "I make a new one"In my opinion one of the best restauration channels on YThttps://www.youtube.com/c/mymechanics/videosW&M Levsha - he is making some unusual stuff but very nice to watchhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLt9kIslIa1ffiM8A04KORw/videosJohnnyQ90 - very small gasoline motors of all kindhttps://www.youtube.com/c/johnnyq90/videosMaker B - building motors and other stuffhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa8y0yR-ABojLCpxX8BgDA/videosClickspring - this guy is amazing. Located in Australia he has built a very nice skeleton clock and he is reconstructing the Antikythera mechanism.https://www.youtube.com/c/Clickspring/videosRobrenz - a true master in machining and metal work (I think, he is also a fellow forum member here)https://www.youtube.com/c/ROBRENZ/videosPask makes - Here is another australian chap, he is more into woods but he is also doing some metal workhttps://www.youtube.com/c/PaskMakes/videosOlivier Gomis - I like this guy and his humour. Besides that, he is a wonderful artist in woodturninghttps://www.youtube.com/c/OlivierGomis/videosWintergatan 2 - How to build a marble machine which can play music?Martin is really a very nice and enthusiastic guy which wants to build a machine that is running with marbles to play music he'd composed. Very entertaining to watch and one can learn something about marble physics and Fusion360.https://www.youtube.com/c/Wintergatan2021/videosBlack Beard Projects - he is making knives but do restaurations or building new stuff as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/c/BlackBeardProjects/videosShurap - a blacksmith from Ukraine. He is cleaning the anvil with his bare hands!https://www.youtube.com/c/shurap77/videosIf you do have some interesting links, please feel free to share them here. I'm convinced, there is a lot of interesting stuff out there.Enjoy!

author: BU508A
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 02:07:58 pm
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author: BU508A
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 02:09:55 pm
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author: Cerebus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 03:14:21 pm
content: What, no "This Old Tony"?https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisOldTony/videos

author: BU508A
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 03:25:54 pm
content: Quote from: Cerebus on February 17, 2021, 03:14:21 pmThat's exactly why this thread is existing.Thanks.

author: mnementh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 03:56:48 pm
content: https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeinPolandChannel/videosJust tripped over this one the other day. Lots of"make something you need out of what you have" type hackery in the "crude but effective" vein.I watched him build an electric foundry furnace using an element from a old ceramic cooktop this morning; an idea I've been toying with (and have a box of stashed away to try) for literally more than a decade.The awesome part is he already considered all the gotchas that kept me from pursuing it further and resolved them in the video, in much the same ways I considered likeliest to succeed.And the fact he's a fellowPolakdoesn't hurt muh feelings a bit.mnem

author: DrG
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 05:09:43 pm
content: I have the mechanical engineering skills of a leafy green vegetable, but I enjoy looking, so I am adding this old favorite...Five Hundred and Seven Mechanical Movements, 1871. Available from many places (e.g.,https://ecommons.cornell.edu/handle/1813/57668).This site has them and they have animated many of themhttp://507movements.com/mm_185.html

author: Cerebus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 06:12:22 pm
content: Quote from: Cerebus on February 17, 2021, 03:14:21 pmI probably should have added some description. Tony's a home machinist who obviously has some professional background. As far as major equipment goes he's got a manual lathe (a Colchester Student), a Mako mill that he's just CNC'd, and a surface grinder, all of which he's rebuilt after buying second hand. Older stuff includes building and using a decent sized CNC router. Also a pretty slick welder, his most notable characteristic is a dry sense of humour that's developed into a characteristic style that marks his videos out.Here's Tony making a part for Wintergatan's marble music machine:I should also add Adam aka abom79 (https://www.youtube.com/user/Abom79):Adam's a working commercial machinist who seems to get a lot of jobs that are too big for other people. Big bloke, big workpieces. He shows work from 'work' and from his home workshop. You'll see stuff on his channel that you probably won't on anyone else's.

author: langwadt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 06:59:51 pm
content: Quote from: Cerebus on February 17, 2021, 06:12:22 pmI think don't think Adam works at the machine shop anymore, just his home shop and youtube

author: langwadt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 07:10:21 pm
content: Joe Pieczynskihttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpp6lgdc_XO_FZYJppaFa5wTom Liptonhttps://www.youtube.com/user/oxtoolcoStefan Gotteswinterhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY8gSLTqvs38bR9X061jFWwKeith Ruckerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/KeithRuckerVintageMachineryorg/Mr Crispinhttps://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispin96MrPete222 aka. tubalcainhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mrpete222/featureddoubleboosthttps://www.youtube.com/c/doubleboost/Blondihackshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Jf7t6BL4e74O53dL6arSwDavid Richards steam powered shophttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdj-vOveiEFWe3vnGoJUagClough42https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKpbMimEGgLM_0tnghfoVwMark Preslinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfDX1Gno-PuJ-QWLbH09Sg

author: cyclin_al
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 07:38:10 pm
content: Thanks for this!I am a visual learner, so I like to see people do things the same as or similar to what I want/need/have to do.The trick is to watch the things that are relevant now, rather than entertaining myself with things I find interesting....

author: mnementh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2021, 08:47:19 pm
content: Looking at the mad Polak's other vids; I saw this one of him setting up a small shop. I like his priorities: First the lathe, laptop & stereo. Next, favorite tool cart. Next, beer cooler.mnem

author: jmelson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2021, 03:50:40 am
content: Here's my mill, a 1938 Bridgeport converted to CNC with LinuxCNC :http://pico-systems.com/images/millmach.jpgI just finished making a couple 128-channel amplifiers, picture at end.And, my 3500 Lb Sheldon lathe :http://pico-systems.com/images/Sheldon.jpgAnd my new pick and place machine :http://pico-systems.com/images/QSA30.JPGJon

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2021, 03:54:10 am
content: My garage......CNC arrival. Wish I had more time to produce videos.https://youtu.be/Ls82wasotFU

author: mansaxel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2021, 06:19:33 am
content: I'm wondering why nobody has mentioned Keith Fenner yet. He's good at what he does, and he's running his own shop with a distinct marine twist; his claim to fame is straight propeller shafts for larger motor boats, typically 50mm solid stainless and up.

author: BU508A
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2021, 08:52:15 am
content: Quote from: mansaxel on February 18, 2021, 06:19:33 amAnd where is the link to his site or YT channel?

author: radar_macgyver
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2021, 03:59:41 pm
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on February 18, 2021, 03:54:10 am*jealous*There's alsoNYCCNC's channel, I quite like the shop and factory tours he does. How else would I get to see the insides of a Hermle or Grob factory? He also does some Fusion360 tips and tricks videos.Tom Lipton also has a book with some helpful advice, especially for noobs like me trying to figure out workholding.

author: langwadt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2021, 05:00:29 pm
content: Quote from: BU508A on February 18, 2021, 08:52:15 amhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmxnPem-pPfJQATIkfgY2QI like his videos but the flag waving and pledge allegiance at the start of each video is just weird

author: mansaxel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2021, 06:36:28 am
content: Quote from: langwadt on February 18, 2021, 05:00:29 pmI deliberately did not talk about this initially, because peoples own opinion matter. But yes, that annoys me too. Lately, he's been talking of moving to another video platform. Don't know if it is from decline in ad revenue or because YT and other social media suddenly decided that their AUP applies to powerful white men with yellow hair too. Ad revenue probably is enough reason, regardless.

author: mnementh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2021, 03:53:15 pm
content: Quote from: radar_macgyver on February 18, 2021, 03:59:41 pmOoooh... I like what I'm seeing there. A lot of the nuts/bolts of turning your 3D models into metal with subtractive manufacturing. Design considerations are very different.mnem

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2021, 04:07:33 am
content: impressive russian (can someone confirm the country) machinisthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQpBYQ0FkiKQju94WX1yveQthe channel without russian voice over and music, there is a delay on video releaseshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLt9kIslIa1ffiM8A04KORw/videosHe builds cool stuff that you would wanna buy and would be good on like thinkgeek or something. cigarette lighter that runs on toy cap gun tape..he shows us how to use lasers to good effect in a small shop and stuff like that.. like he figured out how to use the laser as a normal shop tool. after watching the videos I became much more interested in lasers as a shop tool. Don;t know how common they are getting but it sets the youtube channel apart IMO from like clickspring. He uses lasers to reduce layout tools and reduce the use of things like jewelers saws when possible but still keeps the processes somewhat manual.. seems practical.However I have no problem using drafting tools, etching and scribe lines, but I can see the appeal for some people. I feel like you get more capabilities in general from being competent in chemistry and elecrochemistry then outsourcing it to lasers but it does make me feel a little out dated.. at least I try to use the drill press laser sometimes to make things easier lolI just got a nice set of metal cutting scroll saw blades that are keeping me happy with sheet metal right now, need to get some finer ones though.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 27, 2021, 01:48:03 pm
content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp68_FLety0O-n9QU6phsgwwait you did not forget about colinfurze madness, right?

author: DrG
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2021, 05:31:08 pm
content: I notice that US TV has started a new series with Tim and Al (from old Tool Time fame). I watched the first episode and, sadly, I am disappointed, but not surprised. Their competition formula does not do it for me. Still, there are probably going to be some pretty good machinists showing their skills...at least that is my hope for a couple more watches.

author: mnementh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2021, 10:40:09 pm
content: Hoo boy... that's an idea whose time came and went a couple decades ago.As much as I loveHome Improvement(it was a favorite when I was a teen just "wishing for a normal life") for its generally positive and tolerant message... and watching it again with my son is a favorite guilty pleasure... this thing feels like just show & tell for randomMonster Garagewannabes. Maybe a fishing expedition forDiscovery Channelto see if they can find the nextAmerican Chopper...mnem

author: langwadt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2021, 11:04:56 pm
content: Quote from: mnementh on February 28, 2021, 10:40:09 pmwhen media people make videos meant to be sold to other media people looking something to fill the space between ads this iswhat you get

author: DrG
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 01, 2021, 06:11:06 am
content: Quote from: mnementh on February 28, 2021, 10:40:09 pmYeah, plus, I always liked the original Heidi

author: TorinoFermic
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2021, 02:21:01 pm
content: There's another great machinist who does in various machining things and also makes own tools in their Stefan way.https://www.youtube.com/c/StefanGotteswinter/videosLastly, there's one underappreciated machinist YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/c/FinnoUgricMachining/videos

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2021, 12:27:48 am
content: MyfordBoyhttps://www.youtube.com/user/myfordboyPlenty of metal casting and machining in the backyard to learn from.Ramsey Customshttps://www.youtube.com/user/turbocobra/featuredMetal working, Fiber Laser Cutting and if you trawl back CNC Plasma cutting and general machining.

author: iainwhite
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 09, 2021, 10:06:23 pm
content: Keith Rucker (vintagemachinery.org)https://www.youtube.com/c/KeithRuckerVintageMachineryorg/videosMost of his videos are about restoring and using old/vintage machinery.He did a great series on restoring an 1890s New Haven metal planer.

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2021, 12:46:33 pm
content: Random one today EDM metal cutting so not so much Machining things but more using Electricity and Electronics to accurately cut metal with a wireAlso the human behind it is hand assembling boards to make the black magic drive boxes for sale so there is some other E topics covered. Seriously worth a watch for nerd valueBAXEDMhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4kgsAYxcraee8w5SfqXPA/videos

author: RoGeorge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2021, 04:10:01 pm
content: Dan Gelbart - for his "Building Prototypes" playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/user/dgelbart/videoslatest video:Clickspring - for his hand-made "Antichitera Mechanism" playlist and other breathtaking craftsmanship and closeup videoshttps://www.youtube.com/c/Clickspring/videosrandom video:Machine Thinking - for looking at the historical implicationshttps://www.youtube.com/c/machinethinking/videosfirst video:

author: RoGeorge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2021, 11:10:36 am
content: Dan Gelbart Shop Tour HD

author: BradC
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2021, 01:28:48 pm
content: Bruce Whitham.https://www.youtube.com/c/BruceWhitham

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2021, 01:45:49 am
content: Not a lot of content yet but some very well explained videos on CNC Routers and Lathes. Seriously worthy of way more subs.Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh3zjvN1D0jlJhBCGhJrXgg

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 24, 2021, 04:15:24 am
content: Youtube recommendation today Lots of good snippets for only 241 SubsPlenty of Esprit CAM tips if you swing that wayhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Cncquickguide101/videos

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2021, 02:53:43 am
content: Reports of him misusing his time traveling skills and being lost in the netherverse seem to have been wrong or at least he finally found his way back

author: BU508A
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2022, 11:31:38 am
content: Just stumbled over this YT-channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/MachiningandMicrowaves/videosA cross-over of machining things and playing around with RF.Example:

author: Cerebus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2022, 02:55:24 pm
content: Burn the witch! Burn the witch!(I'm just sore because they wouldn't let me in the RF brotherhood. They said that my robe wasn't black enough, and that I had to atleastsacrifice a rabbit, and the one they gave me was sooo cute, and wrinkled it's nose at me and I refused. Fluffbun escaped with me and is now running his own small but successful audio repair business.)

author: mc172
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2022, 03:21:59 pm
content: A few that I can't see have been mentioned that I know of:Edge Precisionhttps://www.youtube.com/c/EdgePrecision(CNC, extremely informative, shows setups, the thought process of going about coming up with a machining strategy and figuring out what tooling is required, making custom tooling like custom profile cutters, machining intricate parts with deep holes, intersecting deep holes, etc)Cutting Edge Engineeringhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CuttingEdgeEngineeringAustralia(shows the whole process of making a particular part using manual machines, and repair work to what is usually mining equipment. Also talks about tooling/machinery/equipment)Allistairc132https://www.youtube.com/user/allistairc123(welding, air arc gouging, oxy-acetylene cutting, repairing large broken things, has recently put a lot of effort into producing some high quality longer videos such as)Fireball Toolhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FireballTool(can't really sum this one up apart from being really interesting, the next video to be uploaded is always a pleasant surprise as to the subject matter, and something not covered before)CNCFrezarhttps://www.youtube.com/c/cncfrezar(mostly work on a large CNC gantry mill but shows other work)Chris Majhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisMaj(large CNC work, vertical turning too)TheMetalRaymondhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ELMETALRaymondMenendez(mostly work on a large manual horizontal boring machine)JamesPark_85https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3mbksW8n2ipLL8_MhDSA8A(various machining, usually large, often titanium)David Wilkshttps://www.youtube.com/user/userwl2850(lots of large manual lathe work, trepanning deep holes in shafts made of exotic materials such as inconel, although he hasn't posted anything in a while - hope he's OK)That'll do for now

author: BU508A
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2022, 05:53:17 pm
content: Someone has built a huge lathe from scratch, using basic power tools:

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2022, 06:56:01 am
content: Random YouTube recommendation for the day after rewatching a RobRenz video on spindle rebuilding.Quotehttps://www.youtube.com/c/ActiveAtom/videos