How To Square a Part within .0001 on a Surface Grinder

Here are some creative ways to shim without traditional shim stock.

[cgis]

Don,
I would have to say, if you offered me a job working with you, I would pack up my kids, sell my house and move it all to the US for the chance to learn more from you.
You are a credit to our YouTube family and all machinists professional or hobby.
Thankyou for sharing your hard earned wisdom with us all.

Matt
Your most well behaved student in Australia.

[geraldgepes]

I had the chance to talk to you guys on the phone for an interview once and I've gotta say, I'm kicking myself for not coming in to at least shake hands. You've got a lot of knowledge, thanks for passing it on in these videos for us younger guys, I'll be putting some zig zags in my toolbox from now on.

[theslimeylimey]

I miss tool making. I got out before we lost almost all of it over seas. I'm in Western Canada and we didn't have much to begin with. I had the pleasure of using your Master-Grind Spin Index fixture for mold making and it was a thing of beauty and a joy to use. It was rock solid and dead on accurate.

[brianbondy]

Thank you for all you help. I am 36 years old. I kind of fell into the trade after welding school. At 33 I did automation. After that I got into fixture building. I am doing a lot of manual machining. I first came across you guys looking for "How to use a dial indicator" advice. I have watched many videos now. Today was the day I knew you perhaps, were from my area. "Did ya go to the Tiger game". Thought Wait I am a Detroit Tiger fan.So I googled the shop name! I am a Canadian Boy from Windsor. Thanks for the help! Took me long enough but I found the work I love.

[ronvonbargen]

Grinding the shim in is pure genius. Never thought of doing that. I already clamped it to an angle block/ angle plate.

[joshkunz]

Thank you for putting this series together.  I look foward to each one and I've watched all of the videos at least twice.

It reminds me a lot of my first true mentor in a machine shop who has now passed away.  Thank you again.

[JohnGrimsmo]

Excellent video series on surface grinding, I think I just binge watched all of them. Greatly appreciated!

[MrShobar]

"…and you can use it afterwards, if you don't screw it up…"  Thanks again, Don, for a very entertaining and informative video.

[ukr]

I love your videos. I'm a young machinist, and I have leaned a lot from you!

[chrisstephens]

So nice to have instruction from an expert, makes up for the amateurs who think they know something and immediately put up a video to show how clever they are. not!
The timing is very apt as i have just this week resurrected my grinder after several years of inactivity.
Keep 'em coming.
c

[markrichardson]

Hi Don;
  I'd like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience.  
 I recently purchased a B&S Micro-master hydraulic 6x18.
  The only grinder I have ever ran previously was a 48" Blanchard.
  This is very new to me.
  But, you have brushed out the trail, and your guidance is probably saving me years.
  Thanks,
  Mark

[capncharlie]

great tools, great technique, great sense of humor. Real winners

[johnhedglin]

Glenn knows all about zig zags! hahaha. From a fellow grinder, great video. I always liked step grinding, saves a lot of hassle from a vise or a magnet sqaure plus very accurate.

[TheChitownMachinist]

Great videos Don!!  I am the same way about my tools.  I just like using my own.  But me being a young guy (in my early 30s )  Every shop ive worked at is an up hill battle.  Eventually they lighten up.  The proof is always in the work, not the talk!!  Looking forward to seeing more of yer video series!
Best,
Eddie

[lbcustomknives]

Always learn something from you bud. Alway a pleasure wish you were in the UK I no a day with you would be like 5 years learning some where else take care lee

[pvcrouter]

I like to paint a stripe with a marking pen once I am a tenth or so away the thickness of the stripe tips the part a tenth or less. Ive been able to get parts within one tenth tir. great video, thanks for sharing. You pass on so many tips

[johnbird]

Brilliant, love your videos! Bring back memories in the toolroom in UK!

[benjamine]

great tips. I'm enjoying your videos and stories. Thanks for all the work you are doing making these videos.

[stevenclark]

dang man, 15:05, it looks like even your random pencil marks are accurate. This has been an amazing video, so many tricks.

[christimetogo]

Great video ! Love the zig zag paper shims idea.👌