Making Dickson style tool holders

This video is about how I made 12 Dickson style tool holders using a combination of machines. I’ve tried to describe the process in an interesting way without going overboard on technicalities. Some sections of the video have been sped up to achieve a reasonable viewing time.
the material is CDMS (cold drawn mild steel) and its not heat treated.

In my videos, I show you what I went through while making items, I never tell any one how to do things, because no two people have the same equipment, materials or time.

[jameslaurencesmith]

dear sir... as a fellow machinest.. i am struck awsome by the quality of the tool holders !...i would very much like say four or five, ,,to compare to my cheap mass produced chinese imports lovley to see you turning out these little gems ! regards laurence

[metalmogul]

Wow is just not enough to describe this well made video and finished product. Thank you for taking the time to show the steps to doing this job.

[michaelawuku]

You are very skilled and experience machinist. I love what ever you do.

[velosapien]

Individuals like yourself are an oasis of knowledge and rarer than chicken's milk, thank you

[russelloneill]

Excellent job and very nice to have holders that fit the tool post properly. That grinder really puts the cherry on top. Thumbs up.

[dalejones]

So glad I found your channel. I’m new to machining. My shop is equipped and I am ready to learn. Thanks again

[clayz]

That is a challenging job. You clearly have the chops for it. This is a perfect wire edm job though if only you had one.

[grahamsengineering.]

Lovely work. It's beyond me as to why anyone would give this a thumbs down, maybe jealousy. I have the same issue with a couple of mine that don't fit correctly. Will put them on the SG when time permits.

[andreout]

hello paul i just started machining i learn a lot from you thank you

[johnpaulsebuliba.b]

Thanks Paul, May God Bless you so much. i have been inspired

[CH-ptfz]

Another good video, enjoying your channel, thanks for sharing.

[nimnow]

Blue on You ;) Fine show 💙.
Still translating lingo as Grade 8 was 76' and metal class was a Grinding B+ was a pass. Love the work and Explanations just Ducky.
TTL hope the best 4ya.

[peterparsons]

been meaning to make some extra for my Dickson glad i watched this thanks for the info

[markgould]

Just found you channel Paul! Enjoying the videos, thanks.

[campbellmorrison]

I enjoy watching your work thank you. I have a Dickson tool holder on my Emco but I cant see myself making any new ones as I don't have the lovely range of gear you have, a flat bed grinder wow wouldn't that be nice. Pleasure watch somebody with obvious experience and expertise.

[Begontom]

Another cracking video Paul, thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't suffer from tool envy (much), but I am impressed by how much wet work you do. I work in my front room so can't use flood coolant, best I can do is a little squeezy bottle now and then. Like a lot of things, it is a compromise, but a manageable one.

[silverbullet]

Nice work, always worth the extra to make them in quantity . Its better and in the long run to do it. Setups are usually the hardest part. Yup enjoying your channel.

[tomdyson]

It was worth watching this just for the 15mm granite block tip

Although I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the video 😃

[Donkusdelux]

Beautiful work!! I have made some holders for 1.5" tools and it is not a small job!

[drmadge]

Paul, just found your channel, and subbed. Lots of good ideas and skills, thanks. Jason