Machine Shop tools and tricks

This video is for apprentices of some one new to machining

there is also some tools that a seasoned tool maker might not know about

We don't all have the advantage of learning on-the-job in a real machine shop, so here are 22 machine shop tips and tricks I've learned that I think are worthwhile! must-have equipment

reference guides
eye loupe
indicator insulator
stopwatch
thread mate
mirror

ray gallant

[tedmattingly]

25 yrs as a diesel mechanic have taught me a few things too.
Telescopic magnet, Mechanical fingers, finger drill holder.
Bees wax for lube or temporarily filling holes and then melting it out when done.
I have syringes that we get at the farm store for our horses and they work great for putting oil or grease in certain places without making a mess.
You mentioned a small mirror, but at the dollar store I found a 12" plastic mirror with magnetic back that's meant for kids in a bath tub, but I mounted it to the upright on my mill so I can monitor the back side of my work (can use double side tape too).
Just a few things I could add from the top of my head.
Cheers

[laurieosborne]

Interesting I am a gunsmith and the most useful tool I have is a dart - I use it for assembling triggers with slave pins before assembling them into the gun alot stronger than a dental pick - thanks good tips

[swanvalleymachineshop]

The rolly papers are a good thing, i use mine to make fine adjustments to the tail stock when grinding .

[raydeo]

Like the insulator for the indicator. Didn't think about the small current going through the indicator which there is on the EDM. THANKS!

[WorldPowerLabs]

I'm a design engineer at a manufacturing company. They do have a "no cell phones" policy for the manufacturing floor. One day I was out there, using some of our engineering equipment and typing data on my phone. Someone gave me a hard time about having the phone out. Pretty much laughed and said, "if you want this product designed, I'm going to keep on keeping on." Nothing further happened.

[wordwyrd]

those EDM vices are great for grinding small mold inserts

[crazypj]

That was interesting video.
It's information you only get from experience, you won't get 'in school' unless instructor goes 'off curriculum' (then gets called in to see education manager, 😲)
Your ZEUS book is only slightly older than mine (1976) although I did get an updated one about 10 years ago with more metric stuff (that I've never used 😆).
It gets used a lot ( once a month or so) mainly looking up tapping drills for metric threads, much quicker and easier than going online.
I've never needed a mini precision grinding vice but ordinary mini bench vice has proved to be useful (plus, you can mount on hardwood block as a gift, made one for my sister with plaque, 'We all have our little vices' .
She was in HR so it became a talking point😎

[agg]

Neat tools! I've never heard of a couple things in this video like the insulating the indicator and a threadmate.

[LetsRogerThat]

Just found you Ray, Nice to see another talented Canuck on the tube. Tks for the tips 👍🏻

[chaosordeal]

I think it's more accurate to call it "telescoping, " rather than "telelscopic" because that's the kind of thing I think about all the time whether I want to or not.

[joshmellon]

I worked for a company that made carbide drill bits end mills and form tools for years, I like that custom cutting tool lol

[justindamore]

Learned a couple new tricks today thank u

[jackwillson]

Man i know a lot been a machinist for 35 years BUT im still learning, the rolling paper works good but i Switch to aluminum foil twenty five years ago lol

[kendragallant]

You missed the c-bore tools
A must add for the next video

[Gee]

I have been machining for a little over a year i have bought myself a couple of things. But my buddy just left trade(20yr machinist) and he left me a fully loaded kennedy toolbox roll away middle box and top box i was stunned i still cant believe it.

[chrissollazzo]

Glad to see I have most of these tools. I think you've answered my problem regarding my indicators loosing spring tension. I don't run edm machines but I do run higher end CNC mills.

Color me ignorant but I don't get the 420 reference.

[porkerthepig]

Most heartbreaking thing, couple of years ago the realisation that I had to got to a age where I needed to buy some loupes for work

[Wilett]

Check your Drill chuck ARBOR and the JAWS on your Rohm Drill chuck .I have A few Rohm and Albrecht Keyless chucks and They all are Precision with very little to ZERO Runout . But, they MUST be handled Carefully and Kept clean .... If you DROP a
Drill chuck, It will Most likely need to be trued up again
Good luck and Nice Video : ))

[compassprecision]

Hilarious 4/20 comment with the rolling paper 😂😂

[deadchewie]

I have come into contact with many Rohm brand keyless chucks over the were junk. Albrecht chucks (also German) were always near perfect.