3 Mill Upgrades (A Side Project Extravaganza) || INHERITANCE MACHINING

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  @InheritanceMachining · 4 years ago · pinned

  Thanks for watching everyone! If you liked this type of side project content or have a more clever name for the series let me know! Tune in again Friday July 22nd at 10am EST for more machine shop shenanigans

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  @Bread996 · 4 years ago

  The power knee was the FIRST mod I did to my Bridgeport. After being a machinist for a decade for other people I swore I would never crank that thing again. I also tossed the crank handle in favor of a permanently mounted 8” diameter hand wheel. It’s large enough to make fine adjustments, without the risk of hitting you in the nuts.

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  @aguycalledlucas · 4 years ago

  Your grandfather had everything! He even left you some side projects to complete. How generous.

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  @shiftyschultz3254 · 4 years ago

  If everyone's days were this productive I'd be watching this from the moon. Great work!

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  @cmcnichols4 · 2 years ago

  Side project #4. Build small furnace to melt down 30lbs of metal from floor.

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  @sailingeric · 4 years ago (edited)

  Time for another side projects, make metal blocks to replace the wood blocks on the mill

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  @Crewchief227 · 4 years ago

  That's called owning a shop. People tell me, "You don't build much?", I build my shop, and mostly fix other people's f ups! Lol

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  @germancocca958 · 7 days ago

  I'm the grandchild of a machinist and lathe operator as well. I also inherited many of his tools and machines and I've been restoring and using some of his stuff as a way of learning and getting closer to his memory. I miss my grandpa and watching your videos helps me imagine some of the things I could create in the future. Congrats on your content.

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  @Mr.FrankTheCouchDog · 3 years ago

  That was oilite bronze. Perfect sleeve bearing material.

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  @wayngoodman3099 · 3 years ago (edited)

  @InheritanceMachining, as a grandfather I can tell you your grandfather is so proud of you for what you’re doing in his old shop. He’s beaming, in fact! As other folk have said on here, either the shop dust or tiny chips are getting into my eyes… i gotta keep wiping’em.<br><br>I watch quite a few channels but NONE of them move me like your simple style, clear descriptions and folksy manner. I did my share of drafting earlier in life, too, and am continually amazed at how nicely you illustrate your concepts on paper!<br>Please keep on keeping on until I get my measly little shop functional - to inspire me to get there!!

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  @StevenScalia · 4 years ago

  I discovered this channel a month ago and really appreciate your style. I am not a machinist and enjoy how you clearly explain everything where I am able to understand. The footage and narration is perfect. Change is inevitable but please keep making your videos the same as you are now as you are doing a great job.

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  @seanasauruss · 4 years ago

  That floating handle only a few mm from the rotating Z drive looks spooky. Mind your forearm and wrist if you kick that handle forward accidentally with the z-axis motor engaged.

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