Machine Shop Tour || INHERITANCE MACHINING

After all these years, I can hardly believe I have a machine shop of my own. Last video you saw how we moved all these industrial machines, but we didn't talk much about what they actually are. So let’s take a shop tour! Here I break down the four “big” machines including the vertical milling machine, engine lathe, surface grinder, and metal cutting bandsaw. I'll be going over the other equipment including the granite surface block, drafting machine, drafting table, sandblasting cabinet, parts washer, and more. You’ll also see the shop I built for all these tools, the wood stove heating I installed to make the frigid winters bearable, and the shop dehumidifier for keeping the tools moisture and rust free.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:44 Backstory
1:46 The Mill
3:24 Shop Access
4:00 The Lathe
6:18 The Surface Grinder
8:22 The Bandsaw
9:18 Electricity
9:59 The Workbench
11:10 The Layout
12:16 Surface Plate and Drafting Table
13:10 Smaller Equipment and Lighting
14:22 Parts Washer and Blast Cabinet
15:16 Conclusion

FAQ
Editing: Final Cut Pro X
Intro Song: Way Back Way Back When (Instrumental Version) - Gamma Skies

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[InheritanceMachining]

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for the next video on Friday, February 4th at 10AM Eastern where I'll be restoring the mill. See you then!

[rallen]

Just a tip for your blast cabinet: try and get a piece of the glass that they use at the grocery store checkout scanner. It's got a thin layer of diamond to prevent wear. Put this on the inside of the viewing window. You already know you need light on the inside of the cabinet. And don't run the air pressure too high. 40 PSI is about all you need. Higher pressure than that just crushes the glass bead prematurely so you don't get maximum usage out of it.

[makerspace]

We had a similar situation when we started our makerspace, The MakerBarn. A school offered the use of an old horse pole barn. It was full of junk, rats, and bad wiring. We cleaned it out and built a 3800 sqft building within the building. All the work was done by volunteers. We advertised in the tools section of Craigslist for people who would like to come by, pound a few nails and hang sheetrock. We had plenty of volunteers every weekend. Funds were donated from prospective members and a few corporations. A half mile of new wiring and a year later we were in operation.
Your Grandfather would be very proud of the work you have done.

[REAPERfitty]

That built in blade welder was the coolest thing I've seen all month

[Ben_RmZ]

I've been working my way backwards through your videos for the past couple of days and I have to say there's nothing more inspiring than knowing that there's a device that takes your power and makes it into more power.
And after making it all the way back to this one I can definitely say I'm looking forward to you learning how to use the Cadillac Gauge.
Plus my dad has a fully functional woodshop that he used to make guitars in so...

[AlexPortRacing]

Having now watched your complete back catalogue I've finally arrived at your origin story. I find your content is very therapeutic and high quality and I look forward to following you for many years and over many interesting projects.

[pharaon]

Your grandpa was machine devoted man.
I am amazed, how he saved all his tools and take care of them.
Look that drill bits, they are all in there ( none missing or broken in half ) i respect that type of machinist who love and care about their tools.
Something same is happening in my family ( my dad ) !

[ronwilken]

Brandon, I have only two words to say. "I'M JEALOUS". It's taken me years to get to a quarter of the collection you have and I'm nearly twice your age. All I can say is enjoy.
Regards from Canada's banana belt.🤞🇺🇦🕊️🇨🇦🍌👍

[Dobbo]

Just found you. What a lucky man you are. May your grandfather rest in peace, he must have been a interesting man. All the very best to you and your family and here's looking forward to many projects. Good luck...

[jameswettstein]

Well done! I miss the manual machining days growing up. I'm now stuck in the office while my guys have fun on the CNC'S and the few manuals we have left. Thanks for posting!

[stacysimon]

Great video and really nice shop! My only critique is on the lathe description. Cross slide is the X axis. Carriage (spindle axis) is the Z axis. Y axis on a lathe is a milling attachment. The DRO says X and Y because it was cheaper to not change the letters (most DROs are still made like that). That's what I was taught 30 years ago and still use everyday. Keep up the great work!

[kathyscott]

Just discovered your channel and had to watch, my hubby Mark became a machinist after many years as a journeyman mechanic and an injury. As we watched this video it brought back memories of setting up his shop inside our two car garage. He has 2 mills and a lathe. As we watched you showing the parts washer we both cringed and said "oh my gosh, flammable liquid next to an unprotected electric outlet???" We both hope you protected the outlet before there is a fire in the shop. Best of luck as you work with all of these treasures from your grandfather 😁

[lonnieporter]

I can't even begin to express my level of jealousy here! Great machines, great setup! Seeing that drafting table brought back some memories for sure. I took drafting my junior year of high school. If I'd been smart, I would have pursued that so that as I got older it would have been easier to move off the shop floor and into design.
Oh well, even so I have no regrets. Machining help support a wife and three kids. It's a great life!

[TalRohan]

Wow Your grandfather sounds like he was an amazingly talented machinist and a really cool guy. I admit to being a little envious of the time you were able to spend with him learning and that he left you all his machinery.
From what I have seen of your video's you are no slouch when it comes to machining and I appreciate your sense of humour...Very much looking forward to wandering this road with you .
Thaqnkyou so much for sharing

[fellipec]

The filmography is superb. You got good pace, you shot well, and know how to tell a history. I'm already addicted to the channel!

[Treyorrrr]

Stumbled upon your channel today thanks to the YT algorithm. I grew up with most of these machines in my dad's basement and have been out of touch for the last decade. These first few videos have put a tear to my eye. Looking forward to whatever you have coming in the future!

[thebatlwgn]

Brandon, I've been binging your videos over the last few days and I just got around to watching the early stuff. Having seen the newest videos first, I now have a true appreciation for the amount of work you put into restoring all of these tools and machines. The amount of rust and therefore restoration to get to its current state must've been massive. Thank you for documenting it all.

[andrewsanders]

That enco mill is an excellent quality machine, don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise . My dad's shop had an enco mill and lathe and I found them to be as accurate as you and we kept them extremely well oiled and maintenanced. That mill will last your lifetime with just basic replacement parts or possibly lead screws if you use it like a mad man . There's alot of hype with other name brand machines and many of the parts are the exact same or slightly altered.

[flatlandwelder]

Happy you are going to add another chapter in your family's book of machining. Looking forward to Paige's (watching Her's for a couple of years now and learned quite a bit about different topics) and your videos. Also, sharing a small bit of your life. Hope the heavenly father gives you time and small ones to bring forth a chapter three in the world of machining. Sure, you will be able to teach this old (65) man something. Most of what I've learned has been working in welding and mechanic shops. All the best to you and yours.

[HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo]

Thank you so much for captioning these videos