What Happens When You Procrastinate...

Let’s face it, it’s far too easy to push off all the little inconveniences and annoyances that crop up while working in the shop. Especially so if they get in the way of the projects we actually want to make. But sometimes those annoyances all converge on one machine. Making it... Less than enjoyable to use. This is what happened to my milling machine. It has a few small issues that I’ve been putting off for one reason or another. But now the problems have escalated to the point that I just can’t take it anymore! So today I’ll be diving into what’s wrong, fixing those issues, and making a few upgrades along the way. Enjoy!

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
1:15 Rubber Evaporates?
5:42 Troubles on Re-entry
9:09 Phase 2… NO! 3!!
11:41 Cable Management
15:40 Learning Curve
19:47 Rockin’ and Rollin’
21:32 Change of Plans
23:26 It was a good run…
25:08 Killing Time
26:53 Should Have Done This Sooner

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

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[Pelt_]

Don’t tell anyone but I might be procrastinating while watching this

[eubie]

I'm appalled by the lack of chamfers on those levelling blocks

[robbybobbyhobbies]

Things we didn't know we needed but now must have: an Inheritance Machining blooper reel.

[MsKoffeinjunky]

You might want to revisit the painted over ground pin. Its grounding nothing with insulating paint on it.

[ensen]

At the start of my career I did an internship at a small local machine shop. They had a mill vise that was kinda broken, but kinda still worked so they put it off and made do with it. Until I dropped the vice and broke it completely on a thursday morning. The master machinist got really angry and send me home for the weekend. When I came back in on monday morning everything was fixed and worked like it was supposed to. He wasn't even angry anymore, in fact he was kinda glad that my mistake forced him to fix this annoyance once and for all and he did not have to put up with it anymore.

[misteranderbro]

It's criminally insane that YouTube isn't pushing your videos to more people; One look at the production quality and professionalism of the videos, one would think you've been doing this for ages and already have a million subs. That said, love the content and happy that you chose to share your time and knowledge with us

[justiinsa]

these videos are perfect way to relax after a long day. i find them oddly satifying because of the precision in these videos and in your projects as well (or something) + you have super relaxing voice!

[johnwiley]

13:57 I used literally thousands of cable tie mounts during my career (I built & maintained radio studio & transmitter facilities), but I don't think I've ever seen an adhesive mount stay stuck long term. Plan on running a countersunk fastener through those eventually, especially if they're exposed to heat. Epoxy may help replace the VHB adhesive if you have to forgo screws.

[orugma]

Maybe it's a small thing, but I appreciate that you make the intro different in every video - I don't want to skip a second.

Also, the cleaning is really satisfying.

[greghulette]

Love all the video. The wiring looks awesome. One thing to make it look and function even better would be ferrule connectors on the stranded wires going into the terminal blocks.

[TropFirefly]

Such a pleasant experience watching your videos. I always feel so satisfying afterwards as if I had done something productive myself.
Love the behind the scenes at the end. Your wife is amazing.

[canonsonico]

Your channel is unique. Thanks for taking your time to show what good machining is.

[ScootyTPuffSr]

I don't know how I stumbled across your channel, but so glad I did. I've been watching since early on and really enjoyed your projects and editing style and it has been a joy to see your growth. Your humor has begun to shine through more and more and I'm here for it. I especially liked the little outtakes at the end. Thanks for being so honest and thoughtful, I hope you continue to have great success in everything you choose to do.

[petergamache]

The control panel on the front of the VFD is removable! Rather than stuffing it inside the box, you can run an extension cable and place it in a more accessible spot - like a 3D printed enclosure with a magnet on the back. :)

[peterhadfield]

I was impressed that you got more than half way through before you started your first side project! Well done :-)

[freddythorsteinson]

If he slowly replaces every broken piece of his mill with a self-machined piece, is it the same mill? What if you reassemble the old pieces into a new mill? Has he created his own brand new mill? Is the new mill his own design or the design of the original manufacturers? Does the mill create pieces for itself? Mill of Theseus brings up too many philosophical questions.

[OWSNubbles]

As much as I love your "normal" machining videos, this one is my absolute favorite by far. Shop improvements are so satisfying, and you and your wife have done a fantastic job making a compelling, interesting story to experience

[Bobbias]

If there's one thing I learned when ordering cases for stuff like the VFD, it's to go one size up from whatever you think should be fine. That will save you the need to try to cram stuff in and make it work. Another thing you might want to consider is labeling your wires.

[Goliath]

i gotta say, even though i really can't wrap my head around using freedom units for machining you make it work with style.
i respect you for that.

[cfm]

i was a machine rebuilder back in the 80s and it was fun watching you fuss. i was also a scraper if you know what that is... and assessed machines at pratt n whitney such as jig bores and griddleys. good times!