Multi-stage, time-lapsed manual machining of a part, using a Sieg C4 lathe and Sieg Super X3 mill. The material is brass. The background music is "Days of the Departed" by Jan Morgenstern.
I started out in life on a mission to become a machinist and I completed an apprentice program many, many years ago but life took me in other directions. This brought back some really good memories and reminded me what my true calling is. I'm definitely jumping back in, thank you for the inspiration.
It's irresistible. Lathes, milling machines, any kind of really powerful thing that just slices away metal like it's nothing... You just want to see more. I know I do.
this is such a nice video for such a nice and simple part. as a cnc and manual machinist its awesome to see all the work that goes into 1 part. so many people dont understand what it really takes to make something
the best reason being a part manufacturer or machinist. u part fabricate ur own thing. with e basic foundation of a lathe machine n miller u definitely can do e part with almost perfection
I love these videos, I know nothing about machining parts like this, I am a nurse, but love watching them. This one stood out more than all the others I have watched in that you cleaned and tidied the place as you went along. Nice video.
One thing i take in the video that we all should remark is how theis guy work in a CLEAN work place,,,not like some dirty place that we can see in some shop. Great job and in a clean place.
Using edge finder on one side in X, zero, move to other side touch off, move table half distance X currently reads after touching second side then zero. Repeat for Y. Doesn't quite matter if you don't touch off exactly in the mid. Personally on a round part i'd sweep it with dial indicator to find center.
That is excellent work, something to be proud of. What is yet another plus is, you did it by means of conventional machinery. I thought it was becoming a lost art.
goaliedude32 yeah me too, i'm almost 21 and I've always wanted to get a lathe and mill. I'm studying engineering and love working in the garage on my several too many projects lol.
With the Sieg C4, would it be possible to taper a rod VERY slightly, say .003" over an inch, or so? I know it has power cross feed, so I'm guessing it might be possible, but I'm not sure.
I was a programmer/setter for a CNC Churchill turret lathe at Rushton Gas Turbines in Lincoln and Rushton Bucyrus over the other side of the city. I only have a medium-sized Ward 7 though in my workshop at home.
some of the best lathe demo I have seen. great video. hard to find unless you type machining. was trying to find it again under metal lathe and could not find it.great video though.
Great video and great workmanship,at least you will have many years use out of what you make and when its passed down they will know who made it and cherish it as a keep sake, well done and keep up with the good work, 10/10
@SharkTank I actually can! I learned a lot of machining skills since that comment was posted and have access to way more machines. I've built some good stuff.
I love this video! At work i have CNC Machines and spend my day at the computer programming parts. Boring... This video here is pure handcraft, i love it!
From what I saw, you eye up the edge finder in the middle of the workpiece, roughly, then find the edge of the x axis on one side, then find the other side, half the result and wind to zero. Repeat for Y axis and you should have the middle? Someone correct me if i'm wrong
This is officially one of my favorite machining videos. You, sir, have excellent taste. I don't care if some people think it's a waste of material or that 'this and that' could have been done in less operations. There are always people that have to chime in with bullshit. Well done :)
Matthew Dorry for me its the opposite, i love the programming bit, on a new job its the most challenging part of it, essentially coming close as possible to perfection, and afterwards the machine mimics what ive set it up to do.
Don't get me wrong... but I believe that when a man invent the bow&arrow, someone that used to hunt with rocks, must told the same thing. Conventional lathe will never die... Its the way to learn. U can't go from "A" to "Ω" without passing the middle letters or if u do u will not able to use some words. Btw, I enjoyed the video again, I must thx @THETRUTHOWHY for that.
wow that's really cool, i guess all machinist do their work differently. I am going to school to become a machinist. I have one more semester to get my Lathe Operator. I would like to learn it all. But i figured once i'm in the machine shop i would learn it all.
that was truly amazing. i am just starting out in the cnc machining industry and this is also my favorite video ive seen so far. you mustve saved alota money by now
Saved money via what... replacing his own home doorknobs? lol. This is a hobby. If this (obviously expert) person could be working they'd be making exponentially more money than they might save by manually machining home repair parts.
cnc is nice but it doesnt take too much skill to plug in a program. the fact that he can do it all with manual machine lathe and mill, shows alot of patience and skill.
Clean looking part. I like the Sieg C4 but man those gear changes look extensive vs the G4000. Worst case I have two change gears and a 9 position lever.
