Main Rods! - Pennsylvania A3 Switcher, Part 44

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[spooneythebadger]

I had just finished laughing at Quinn setting her credit card on fire with a torch and then she hits me with: "...using a different edge finder because I felt like it shut up that's why....". Epic.

[LewHarriman]

Quinn, I'm not a machinist—I'm a woodworker. But I love watching your operations because I frequently learn useful fixturing techniques—and fixturing logic—that often applies to woodworking. And besides that, I really, really appreciate your dry and understated humor—often in the face of "unfortunate events." Thanks so much for everything you do.

[davisjensen]

The close ups at the end really showcase the fine job you did achieving your surface finish on all the parts so far. Great workmanship!

[mrsansen]

The "Sacagawea dollar" reference is the best one so far this year. Hat off for that one.

[donaldsutherland]

I have never thought to anneal my credit cards! Another tip from you that I can take to the bank!
As is customary: Thank you!

[rockytrh]

I love this project so much. Seriously, best part of my Monday morning. Thank you Quinn!

[Hyce]

Hey Quinn!

I hope you know me and my three best friends are out for one of our bachelor parties and we're all collectively watching this. :D

[RonCovell]

Quinn - after a heartbreaking start, you did some great 'choochin' in this episode Extra points for telling us how to convert the size of a Canadian Quarter to Imperial!

[ElectricalInsanity]

Lighting the credit card on fire in the intro made my day!

[phillipmetcalf]

Sorry about the edge finder. Your beginning made me chuckle. Another great video and thank you for making me smile on a day I was feeling down.

[ssboot]

Thanks for the videos! I have learned a LOT!
..YOU have so much patience and talent! I'm IMPRESSED with your persistence and drive to build all these small parts! Love learning here! It's easier for an old guy like me to watch than do but I also like doing stuff.
>> I did Acquire a winter project BRIDGEPORT (to accompany my South Bend) to restore (already starter cleaning) when I'm caught up with farm work!

[NfxNet]

I felt a sense of looming dread as soon as I saw that ceramic Haimer shaft appear in the introduction.

[richardvanasse]

This is turning into an epic series. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻

[herbderb]

Ouch. Watching that tool break made me suck air. That wheezy "oh, no" noise. I then laughed like crazy when you burnt your bank card. I can definitely relate to that feeling. Loving the series. Thank you for taking the time to make great content like this!

[paulforster]

I love watching the great detail work.

[terrytopliss]

Nice job Quinn, at the end the definition of tiny parts. Thank you for the video.👍👍

[mrsockyman]

I let out a shout of pain when the intro played 😭

Ill need to get a copy of the little book of reference numbers, that round to hex table looks handy!

[underdog]

Oh no, hate it when that happens. Loving the build and I’m now collecting material to start one myself

[OGTtom]

Great work Quinn, some very small parts, thank you for a great video

[erikb]

That was quite the epic intro. A bit sad. But epic.