Knurling and a Few Things you Should Know

This video tells about the various types of knurling wheels and the best applications. I'll show a couple types of good holders and tell you a trick for better results. Take a look.

[JohnJones-oymd]

I'm not a machinist, I don't own a lathe - likely never will. I don't even know how I found my way to this video. Having said that, this was absolutely fascinating. I will never look at a knurled handle on a tool the same way again.

[dozer]

You sir, have a new subscriber.

Please continue your dedication to eradicating my ignorance.

It is much appreciated.

[davecross]

Since I like technical information and explanations more than just "hey look what I did!" video's, your channel has become one of my sincere favorites to learn from and the first place I check when I'm trying to figure something out. Keep em coming Joe! You're doing a fantastic job.

[RRINTHESHOP]

That is how I do knurls, heavy cut right off slow start. This is especially true on harder materials. Thanks for sharing and great video of the knurl shots.

[rootpass]

You are a great teacher. Simple, to the point and very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make these Joe!

[thatsthewayitgoes]

To traverse a knurl along a shaft, I put knurl holder slightly out of square with the work. Keeping the knurls NOT over center of work, this put in a slight knurl entry angle as moving down the work piece. Learned this 50+ years ago from my Navy machinist teacher. Neither he nor I have luxury of having a lot of ‘special tooling’ available. ADD, he & I flood knurls and work piece with cutting oil ! Maybe that’s so we can’t see what’s happening? Yes, knurling is still mystery magic to me, although, Joe, you’ve explained more about it. Thanks . NorMag Gunsmithing Fredonia WI

[duckslayer]

You are doing such great things for American Manufacturing with these uploads. Thanks again

[artisanmakes]

Thanks for this video Joe, recently ran into issues with my coarse knurl tools. Great info here and this will definitely be a good help next time I use it. Cheers

[crtv]

Joe, Thanks for a great video on a subject that is not often seen on the other channels! Congratulations to your daughter and also to you and your wife on raising her.

[expression]

I'm doing machine shop classes in school and as part of it we had to figure out how to do knurling. The teachers and machinists wouldn't tell us anything. I made sure that the feed matched the tooth per inch of the knurl. I first tested on a scrap part using a scissor type knurl tool and on that same part, the knurl came out fine, then on a second attempt, one of the wheels did a double track while the other only did one. Then I tested again on the same part and the knurl came out fine. When I did the knurl on the actual part, it did the double track on one of the wheels again. I asked the machinists in the shop and they had no idea why that could have happened. I hate making a mistake and not being able to learn from it. I don't feel like I learned anything from this whole experience. So I'm thankful for your video exploring a fix for this specific issue. It is clear that there is a more to knurling than just applying the tool to the part and I wish they hadn't left it up to us to figure out because now I've ruined the knurl on my part and doing a crappy job feels really bad.

[stxrynn]

I worked on a knurl yesterday. I was pretty sure there was a need for the diameter to but close to some setting. In the end, I just ran it. I appreciate this very much. There were lines in my finished work, so now I know about that as well. Very informative.

Thanks, neighbor!!

[leilanihayes]

i have been a machinist for 58 years. Joe is the best instructor on the internet. I learn something on every time I watch.

[MichaelLloyd]

Awesome! 1st LT! My boys are former Air Force (so was my dad). And Clickspring (Chris) is the channel that caused me to buy my first lathe (not last). That guy is amazing. He made files the other day. His buddy (This Old Tony) is a hell of a craftsman too. I found your channel by bouncing off of those two channels and then found Adam (Abom) from here. I like the way this community works...

[BasementShopGuy]

Loved it. These technical videos are truly educating Joe - really appreciate it.

[ChrisB]

Good stuff Joe - nice close up pics. I tend to use my spindle handle sometimes so as to be able to go super slow...using my 'straddler'. I have generally found like you - plenty of pressure initially helps to almost guarantee a good pattern.
Of course, things do change a bit once you get onto steel.

[daveg]

Love your videos Joe. I've knurled many projects in the past and I have to say, the guys coming up through the ranks as machinists stand to learn and obtain a wealth of information that you freely share. Thank you Joe, your videos have taught an old guy new tricks as well. Thank you so much.

[ronpeck]

Joe, Thanks for the refresher course! You do your home work! Congrats to your daughter.

[sanjaysami]

Joe - I have to say that the experience you bring and the clarity and thought you bring to your subject is very valuable.. thank you.

[richardlincoln]

This is the best class on knurling i have seen... Thank You Joe... We appreciate Your Daughters service to Our Nation..

[Odonnol]

73-year-old hobbyist here, in Taiwan. Turned my first knurl yesterday, in brass. Result: not the world's best, but it is _my_ best (and only). Next one will be better. Thanks for the help, Joe.