Splitting a 24" Sprocket in the Shaper 

I don't come to theses videos to see the fastest way to do something, I come to these videos because I like watching you have fun doing something you're really good at.

Imagine if I told you 5 years ago you'd have a separate shop with new CNC machines, time flies

That "this old tony" reference was gold. LoL

Adam buddy,,, if you made a half hour video of using the shaper to cut a grilled cheese,,, I'd watch it.

Don't apologise to anybody about how you do any work ... it your shop and your new TOY and you want to play with it ... just go for it ... from an OLD guy

So nice to scroll down and see a positive-only comment section! A rare thing on youtube these days. South Scandinavia checking in ;)

Nice job Adam I'm a old school machinist haven't used a shaper since vocational school I just started watching your videos good stuff way more interesting than some CNC machine spitting a dam part out. I'm the maintenance machinist for Zildjian the cymbal maker it's the oldest family owned businesses in the country been around for 400 yrs so we still do it old school can definitely appreciate the work you do Adam looking forward to more videos.

"It's about the application of doing something on the machine." And that's a big part of why you are just as fine a craftsman as you are, Adam. Props, and thanks for all the great videos.

I love the old shapers. There Are several Different ways I can drive to a destination but sometimes I like to take the scenic route. Life isn't always about getting there the fastest way but having fun on the trip to your destination. I agree totally with you Brother. One thing I have learned as a youtuber is to just laugh at some of the crazy comments I get from viewers. If I let the comments section upset me I would not be a very happy person. All youtubers go through the same thing with the comments section from viewers. I wont let anyone steal my happiness. Thanks so much for being one of my favorite channels to watch.

Great video Abom! I think it's easy for people to forget the purpose of these home shop videos. Unlike you work videos, where its about efficiency, your home shop videos are all about enjoying yourself. Keep up the great work. Nice to see you start putting the shaper to work!

Love this video. Cant help think of what This Old Tony said "as the saying goes 'the only thing you can't make with a shaper is a profit'"

I’m not a machinist- never even seen a shaper outside of your videos but man… I’m sharing in your pleasure of a beautiful job well done. Thanks for sharing Adam. Please keep up the great content

Way better than with a saw or torch. Thank you for taking the time to show us this stuff!

If your having fun, the who cares if there’s a “faster” way. Beautiful work there Adam👍👍👍

i love the sound the cutting tool makes when it is peeling off the oily metal with some little smoke clouds. also the relaxed "breathing" sound the machine makes is very satisfying.

I never thought that I would ever see a shaper doing an actual job in the year 2018 - what a blast from the past - thank you Adam

I dunno about the rest of you but I could watch that for hours and not get bored...

Excellent video, I always appreciate your "thinking out loud" when you're working on and setting up a project. I'm not a machinist but I learn something valuable with everyone of your videos. Keep up the good work!

That's great Adam. Far better than a band saw. Keep those chips flying!!

"This is all stuff that was my Dad's" - gave me goose bumps. I've one son, doing very well (I'm super proud of him, we're best mates), and all of my gear (some 50 yrs old) will be his one day. I only watch genuine interesting videos all the way through. Yours - 100% . Thank you.

Adam, Congratulations on your first job with the G&E

You tell them Adam .... what's the point in having all the toys and no play time . I'm the same in my little shop ,I do stuff that could be cut or ground quicker but I chose to do it my way (the fun way) . It's not about how fast you can do something in a home shop ,your shop is more kinda business/pleasure . At the end of the day you've built up your shop and it's totally up to you how you use it ...no one elses business . Great video ... The G&E is a fantastically well made machine . Sean

you can make anything with a shaper except a profit great job, really enjoyed watching it! the mounted shot was really satisfying, what a creative way to film the action.

I really like when he said "I enjoy using my machinery to make this cut." This is a good example for a great worker.

I’m an ex office worker (computer programmer) but used to love making stuff. Unfortunately disability has stopped that for me. Watching Abom work on old machines that he has rebuilt is so darn relaxing.

Thanks for taking the time for showing alternate ways of doing things and taking the time to explain them. For those offering alternate ways of getting the job done faster or better, have they not noticed you are not asking for help and that your channel is one of the most popular of its type? Maybe they can start their own channel and show us *their* method instead at their own expense? And in doing so, keeping the same well thought out angles of video and narration all done with humility. We're all waiting ...

6:51 Abom traverses the table from left to right; indicator doesn't move 1 millionths of an inch..."Hey, that's close enough to write home about!" Says a lot about the man's precision....

“This is not about showing you the fast way to do it (a cut, in this case)! it's about the application on doing something on the machine". I think this explains the reason of these astonishing videos of Adam in the first place. Plus, clearly, the fact that he is actually enjoying so much in working (and recording videos!). Not so difficult to get, as long as I can tell. Lucky him that has got time, and possibilities. I'd like to spend time in his "shop" just watching live, but too bad I live in Italy (too bad indeed! 😅) So, again, thank you for sharing, Mister Adam!

It's not the destination, it's the journey. Good job getting there!

Adam, I really enjoyed your shaper series of videos, solid job. Just want to say it, you understand the ballance between video quality-presentation and talk(Perspectively which experience brings along), your videos are 100% pleasure to watch.

Before you know it you'll be cutting pepperoni pizza with that thing. Man what a beautiful machine. Without a doubt this baby has found itself in the right hands. Like a piece of fine art or collectable car, consider yourself another custodian in the long lineage of this venerable creation

I agree completely with your comments at the start Adam - it's not about doing things the quickest way, it's about the craftsmanship and enjoying the process. I've only recently found your channel because it was plugged by Scott at Essential Craftsman. I'm an ex-aircraft maintenance engineer and gunnie, and I really enjoy seeing you maintaining, fixing and using these old machines. You like doing it, and we like watching. Keep up the good work!

"Heck, we could probably even use This old Tony's method and Judo-chop it in half if we wanted to." Made my day.

This was amazing Adam your 70 years old machine was quality and precise give yourself a beer, I just enjoy watching you work with steel amazing.

Fishing isn't always about catching fish. I'm not a machinist but I always enjoy watching your channel 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧😎

Holy Crap. You did a number on that shaper. It's working like a charm.

I like the show & what ever direction Adam takes; I like watching the shaper. CNC is cool but that’s not the way I learned my trade. That’s why I love Adam’s channel, he brings back great memories because now I’m retired.😎

I shoot a lot of antique rifles for fun. There are better, easier ways out there to hit a target, but that's not the point. It's the process of learning about each individual rifle and its ammunition that is the draw for me. What I am getting at is that I understand why you're so dedicated to the shaper and getting it operational and I think that the videos documenting this process are far and away the best content you've produced. I'm not a machinist, so learning about the shaper and its uses has been fascinating to me.

a true craftsman takes pleasure in his work. not everyone chooses to do the fastest job possible with the least amount of effort.. good on you Adam!

Adam, I don't know if you noticed, but your face was smiling almost the whole time watching that cut. It's got to feel rewarding after all that work to get it where it's at. Congrats on the G&E.

It really is nice to see machinist Building something. I love it specially when they build precision tools. Just love it. Thank's for sharing....

Kudos for the "This Old Tony karate chop" reference!

Man I love shapers..... poetry in motion... Sometimes, it's not about how easy something can be done, it's about how nicely and precisely it can be done. Well done for choosing the slower, but better way! Also, that shot starting at 23:02.... excellent....

camera attached to shaper is the money shot!

Some people don’t understand that sometimes a man just has to take the long way around. I love it man!

Here is why you use the shaper: because too many people believe that machinist are people that know how to turn on the machine and make it go into motion. We have too many of those people around. I see CNC operators every day who think they are machinists. However, what a machinist really is is someone who solves problems. You may not have every single machine you want and you have to train yourself and be aware of several different ways to achieve the same output. That is why you use the shaper. I’m 51 years old and I can remember back in the day when there were dozens of Warner & Swasey set-up jobs in the newspaper. That’s the guy that made the money. You have to teach yourself new set up’s all the time. Its fun. Its cool. And you get a real appreciation for what old time machinist dealt with and how they handle problems. From what I’ve seen is that guys that have that manual machining background are ahead of the game as problem solver‘s. That’s why you use the shaper.

Adam, I enjoy all your videos. I am a teacher. I am often interested in why people make the choices they do, so keep in mind that if someone asks why you didn’t do it this way or that, it is not necessarily a criticism of the way you chose to do something. Making decisions on how to problem solve a machining process by applying the use of different tools to similar job tasks gives people insight into how they could accomplish a similar task in their own shop. Keep up the good work and excellent videos. Thank you!

Great to see this shaper setup and running. Just to have this equipment still saved and put to use is amazing.

That was so satisfying to watch! Thanks for sharing Adam. And please keep them vidios coming!

the gopro shot on the ram was awesome I loved it

what an amazing piece of equipment, 70 plus years and still so nice to use. amazing video angles... great work

Nice, I love to watch these old machines work. Thanks Adam

I love how excited you get about your projects

Apart from his amazing skill with the machines he is a great presenter. He has just the right touch and personality for this.

"Travelling the camera" and the cutting tool was REALLY COOL ! To see up close and in line/motion with the tool was unique. It should be your SIGNATURE SHOT !!

I found the motion of the shaper to be very relaxing! Much better than a band-saw or plasma cutter. It has renewed my faith in the world knowing that there a people like you who know their trade so well and take pride in doing high-quality work. Thanks so much for taking the time to document your process and share it with us. As a young engineer myself, it is very valuable to see the thought and effort that goes into machining parts.

Way, way back in time, TV programmes here in England had long gaps between them. (No such thing as adverts or info-mercials, especially on the BBC.) The spaces were filled either by a continuity announcer with a voice like the Queen telling you what was coming next, or by gentle music and some kind of film footage aimed at keeping viewers interested, but not get them over-stimulated. They'd have windmills or cloth-weaving or an artist painting watercolours (in black and white!) but the most famous/popular film was of a potter's wheel. Just some extreme close-up footage of wet clay and thumbs and fingers and a wheel going round and round and round... Hypnotic. It was both relaxing and fascinating seeing the pot take shape. They could have used your shaper, Adam. :-) "And coming up next on BBC2: the evening news. But first - a cool American dude in a machine shop..."

Yes, you were right - that was way more fun than a bandsaw or plasma. I loved that bit where you hooked up the camera to the machine itself - that was glorious.

Extremely relaxing to watch your videos and learn a lot of stuff I'll never use but still enjoy learning about. Great quality and lots of time go into making videos like this! Thanks again.

In the language of my elders a joy to behold and a clean job, thank you for this slice of life.

Most enjoyable watch. Love the enthusiasm. Refreshing in these days of transient attention!

love your attitude and enjoyment of machining!!!

Abom has such an understanding of equipment guys his skill sets are above and beyond he shows how the old school machine done their job yes cnc does have its place for speed but he does show how old school did it gets it right and the pleasure and satisfaction you get out of that is in indescribable

That's one hell of a machine! It's quite therapeutic to watch and your demeanour and attitude makes for a great way to spend 25 minutes.

Hi Adam , I'm a recent viewer. You're a great instructor , cameraman and editor .keep up the good work !

dude i was telling my dad about you today! hes impressed as well as i am i would love to attain the skills you have! much respect man!!!!!!!!!! loved the 9 inch spindle for the gearbox

I like the thought process behind the video and I hope more guys like you show our children the importance of hard work even if it takes a little more time

I fell in love with the shaper in 1983 building my mill stop in high school. Love the hiss of the cut and the power of the ram!

your best video yet. the first time a saw one of your videos and the way your hands danced across the controls, I knew you were experienced. Thank you for the great videos and giving me more knowledge and an understanding about machining. Please lose more weight, it is tough, I know. I really love the videos at work with the heavy machining and I just want to say THANK YOU.

you are an inspiration to go way more exact than the job might require. If you're gona do something, do it right. coming from a job where a tenth meant a tenth of an inch, at my new job you are inspiring me to go above and beyond (within reason) to do stuff much more accurately even if the tolerances asked for aren't required.

Adam, I absolutely love watching this old machine work. As an old (70's-80's) automotive machinist/engine builder, I do appreciate the old machines we used back then. CNC is cool, but there is something special about hands on machining. Recently picked up an old Southbend Heavy 10... and have such a craving/need to machine again.

Wow! That turned out way better than I expected. This is the way things were done during the turn of the century. Totally awesome to still see it practiced today. Great video Adam, thank you!

More than the precision of making the cut, am I impressed by the precision with which the machine was made. With this massive stroke it travels so extremely precise...It is somehow magically satisfying.

Lol... The This Old Tony karate-chop method.

Great video..... Brought a bunch of old memories back from when I was in tech school taking tool and die as my trade. The school had a couple of old shapers and we learned to set them up and use them. Great shot mounting the camera on the ram and watching the tool cut.

Old Machine's ,they love it when someone like you brings them back to life ...Your Dad and His Dad made a good living using those things.. Thanks.. Texas

That table tram and the cutting was awesome! ATB, Robin

Watching that was fantastic! What a brilliant old lady she is! Adam you have an affinity with these old machines and can really make them sing! I have only just found your channel but have subscribed already. It's a pleasure to watch you work sir! So greetings from here in the United Kingdom, have a happy Christmas 2018 and a prosperous 2019 !

A great use for a machine that was made in the 1950's; I like to see these old work horses atill being used. Thank you Adam!

Fantastic shaper video...I used one of those way back in high school (almost 50 yrs ago) and had to show my shop teacher how it worked. You however, needed no introduction to it...so cool to see you take each step in the process and explain to everyone how it works. Brought back many memories :)

Does anyone else find the sound of the clapper box soothing lol.

Me and my OCD appreciate your precision. Good work sir.

Enjoy watching you work Adam. And it's a learning experience as well!

I agree 👍🏼. Seeing the shaper at work finally. A very versatile machine. You are the machine man!

I don’t know anything about machining but I really enjoy watching your vides and seeing how meticulous you are.

Hi Adam, without doubt the best machine to watch on video in the shop keep the shaper work coming man!

I just love shapers. One of my favorite machines. There’s something very relaxing and satisfying about them.

It’s always fun to watch the action and precision of old machines.

What a great old machine! I, too, still use my Dad's tools -- fifty years after his death. (Mostly hand tools ... nothing like the setup you have.)

Very cool use of a classic machine.

Adam, love your channel man. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I also really appreciate how you kinda pay homage to your dad and grandfather at the end of each video. Awesome legacy. Thanks again.

Adam everything you do in your shop is educational and fun to watch and it shows what kind of a professional skilled machinist you are! Keep up the great videos. Eric

That did turn out very well and I enjoyed watching it. Thanks In the beginning with your "disclaimer", that was just a nice way of saying " If you don't like the way I'm going to use my machine, ya'll can just bite me" LOL Jeff

Pretty excited about cutting it??? You were practically dancing in that intro... ;-)

The sound of the gears when it cuts is so smooth. Thats a quality machine.

Of all the available options for splitting I'm sure this one is the most pleasant and it gives the nicest cut ;) I love how you enjoy your work and the excitement you seem to get from it. In my eyes you're a master at this and a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing all this with us and please keep it coming! Greetings from Germany, raBit.

I really enjoy the shaper videos, its an amazing machine to look at. I'm glad you did not choose some other method to cut it.

Man I noticed you had lost weight in a few of the most recent SNS videos, but it's REALLY evident watching an older video, even only a few months. Congrats on the successful weight loss, sir!

You remind me of my uncle. He is a tool and die expert. And he too loves to use his old tools and machines. God bless you. Love the video. 👍

Love seeing such large machines used with this degree of professionalism