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Porter-Cable reciprocating saw. It's cheap.
Original Post https://youtu.be/kUlu-XjCgtk
QUICK! THE BAIRNS ARE SLEEPING...
The cheap auto-darkening available everywhere; amazon, aliexpress, ebay are, according to this test with a sample size of 1, OK. There is very little difference in speed. But there are two MAJOR concerns. No ANSI certification and they are VERY dark when not triggered. In future tests I'll see how temperature affects different models and I'll test Harbor Freight's Vulcan and 3M Speedglas. Early Access to vids here http://www.Patreon.com/AvE
Shitty for his family. What's your thoughts on this? Hopefully, a wake up call for "science" channels?
Our beloved family vacuum went from suck to blow. The replacement Dyson Animal Big Ball is expensive and also, very pricey. In addition to being costly, it's also ugly and shoddily engineered with flimsy switches.
SHOCKING RESULTS! The expensive model is built to last; the cheap one is built to fail. You can increase the life of the cheap ones by gooping silicone around the components.
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100 horsepower in the palm of your hand? Typical Friday night in the Bumblefuck household.
Programmable Logic Controllers are everywhere. I break one down to see how it's made. I'll also show you how it's programmed with ladder logic.
2 dudes, 1 mill.
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This is a VJO. There are many like it, but this is mine.
Fixing electronics with an electrical multi-meter.
Let's take a drive!
The internet's favorite copyright attorney: https://youtu.be/Y9CLvU5-FRo
Superball Sunday well wasted!
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Let's have a look at one of these goofy little Dremel saws.
I'll show you how a basic valve is a logic element, same as in electronics. Open center valve is for gear pumps (fixed displacement). Closed center valve is for piston pumps (variable displacement). 4/2 means four way (4 oil connections) and 2 positions. I'll also go over some basic troubleshooting in general terms and some do's and do-not-do's
The lowly flat blade screwdriver is the most common tool for diagnosing mechanical faults. I wanted a tool that doesn't exist. A stiff screwdriver for poking and prodding that fits in a pocket. It's not magnetic and won't cause carbon pick-up on stainless steel. It's titanium so it doesn't weigh you down climbing up and over all day.
The fastest way to remove a bronze bushing or steel bearing race is to lay a bead of weld on it. The weld will cause the diameter to shrink and it will fall out. Nobody reads this, but if you do I might send you a mug. Standard rules apply. Early access to new stuff: http://www.Patreon.com/AvE
I had no clue how a fishing real works. I took apart a PENN brand drag reel for ocean fishing and found out.
Industrial Lego; a fixed displacement oil pump.
GO CANADA! After an Olympic night of partying a 48 year old Canadian Ski coach, "little" Willie Raine, drunkenly steals a vehicle and drives athlete and athlete's wife 25km, before being arrested by Korean Police. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out as Willie's Mom is a Canadian Senator and Olympic Gold Medal winner in '68.
News link https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalnews.ca%2Fnews%2F4045453%2Fcanadian-athlete-arrested-allegedly-stealing-car-driving-drunk-2018-winter-games%2F&v=EtBUIdeU67w&redir_token=x9_lprPpUET1UIYqbEbI6ikFqzR8MTUyMjM3OTIzMkAxNTIyMjkyODMy&event=video_description
Do you need an electric gadget to sharpen knives poorly? This Edgecraft 35 is the tool for you!
A few Dads enjoyed watching Chickadee in the shop with your kids. She wanted to make another movie for the boys and girls and dads too!
Notice your steel tools picking up grinding dust? I'll show you how to build a tool an electro-magnet degaussing coil out of scrap parts.
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Sharing a mechanic tip for your manly-man memory palace. It's also the cure for stupid! DON'T DO THIS ON GASOLINE. GO BOOM. Or at least have the camera rolling when you do. Air venturis are not safe either, they build up static electricity. GO BOOM.
A patron asked me if this was BS, so I took a stab at it. It's interesting that a common process in the papermaking industry would be written up as a completely novel process by "Tech Science" websites. The concept works, but the process and applications need more details.
This is a brilliantly simple, cheap and bulletproof industrial undercarriage shaker.
$300 Hazet is a twin hammer, lower torque, version of the $100 jumbo hammer Earthquake stubby from the same factory. I betcha the internals are interchangeable.Guess who makes the MAC and Proto angle impact! Early Access! http://www.Patreon.com/AvE
New information! https://youtu.be/KtiTm2dKLgU You're waiting at a red light when a bridge falls on you. What went wrong? Armchair engineering discussion on what could have failed in the FIU Miami bridge disaster.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTELLIGENT ANALYSIS and WILD-ASS THEORIES! I ran a test to see why the post tension rod was sticking out of the rubble. There was a problem with cracking on the pylon side of the bridge. As my homebrew experiment proves the rod must have failed during tensioning just before the bridge collapsed
Ego brand tools with 56V lithium battery. A niche tool brand in search of a market. This is EGO axial turbine 560
How does a digital torque wrench work?
Why is loosening torque lower than tightening torque?
TL;DW: PB Blaster is garbage, WD-40 is cheap and effective, Freeze Out is inconsistent, 50/50 is better than nothing.
Thank you to Tech Ingredient channel for doing thorough research! Bluetooth flat speakers from foam! These probably sound better backwards, because I'm using speakers instead of exciters BUT CHEAP amirite. Technical explanation vid here https://youtu.be/zdkyGDqU7xA
I tested a chinesium bolt against bolts that were 10 times more expensive.This is a homebrew DEMONSTRATION of one bolt yield to failure. The JH grade 8 bolts were stronger than the US made LE grade 8, the grade 9 alloy bolts and the L9!
We do a comparison between the Harbor Freight and the Husky. They are virtually the same gun, but a few small details make a huge difference in ratings. 100% Corpo BS free;
We load up the Torquestruct-o-matic with exotic alloys to prove a point; torque isn't everything.
In my experience, these type of bolts get installed after something bad occurred. They never solve the root cause, but they are interesting!
Tested: Kroil, Seafoam Deep Creep, Honey Goo, Liquid Wrench.
Results: penetrating oil is mostly hype.
Fun, but garbage!
Nitro power chainsaw here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCwivPC7YzU
Letting the smoke out of new tools for science. fuck.
I sacrifice a Fluke voltage tester in order to explain the theory and how it's made.
Cordless USB charging glue gun! Is this the Bosch hot snot gun to rule them all? It's sadly meh.
Engineering, Automation and Dicking Around with valves and cylinders.
Testing Nord-Lock washers to understand how they work. Nordlock washers FEEL like they really bite. When you're loosening a bolt with nordlocks they are hard to turn and release with a snap. Surprisingly, it doesn't take more torque to loosen them, it just takes more rotation. The reason (as I found out) is because you need to stretch the bolt to overcome the locking wedges.
Taking the Harbor Freight Vulcan Welder out for a rip. It ain't no Miller 252; on the plus side it, ain't no 211. It's (surprisingly) not a bad little hobby machine. Corpo BS free zone!
Pure garbage from the fine folks at Fluke. Sad times indeed.
Corpo BS free zone!
Yep, still garbage. Why? Because Corporations!
errata: The dept to equity ratio is not the full picture. The market cap is sitting at 26 billion. 4.1 billion in loans taken against a 3.7 billion dollar equity is worth 26 billion on the stock market. Clever monkeys! "Money for nothing and chicks for free."
A proper bumblefuckery session. I hooked up a pressure transducer and two magnetic switches for time the cylinder stroke. Then I fought the Valve and the Valve won.
This is an explosion-proof analog sensor for air pressure. Mechanical Instrumentation! Bonus point for playing "SPOT THE MISTAKE!"
Fixing errors. Thank you for setting me straight
WIFI Enabled Tea Kettle? Shake hands with the internet of shit. What could possibly go wrong? Thank you for your help! EARLY ACCESS http://www.Patreon.com/AvE
Barbie Guillotine.
We tested it, it VERKZ! Now we get it ready for the Jr. Prom.
You know what to do.
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I used a PLC to control the air cylinder for a Guillotine. A brief side-trip to the uncanny valley ensues.
TL;DW not a bad little secondary drill; but not a go-to workhorse. The torque/speed isn't right for heavy work. Thank you for helping me make VJOs! I enjoy taking tools appart to see how they are made.
Happy Mother's Day!
TL;DW good for the price, some chintz but no deal-breakers for home gamers.
Re-fillable spray can from zee Tchermanzy. Corpo BS free zone.
Farm Life. Happy May Two-Four!
Making Instruments that can't be purchased.
Thank you for helping me make movies. I appreciate your advice! http://www.Patreon.com/AvE
Experimenting with cheap hydraulic pumps to pull vacuum.
Worx lithium pressure washer. 320 PSI from a bucket.
If you missed out on the shop rulers last time, I ordered more. https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AvEwerkz
High priority welding job for the Mrs. Workshop Rulers are BACK!
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Very common in HVAC and Engines.
It's not bad, but the typical 12V supply cord is shit. It's not cheap enough to be a good deal. Stick with the Haako 888d.
It's built like a toy, but the boss likes it.
If you wanna run cool; you need to run on heavy, heavy fuel.
Plenty of torque, but throws the chain. A. LOT.
NYC CNC https://youtu.be/7vEAlRIn1xQ
EDGE PRECISION https://youtu.be/1dCC8aLMwoI
errata: switches are in series, probed in one direction only so any switch opening is a contact trigger. EVEN MORE BRILLIANT!
200A Fork Meter, cheap, works ok, not horrified at the innards and nice loud continuity buzz. If only it had an extra hundred bucks worth of yellow and said Fluke on it...
The grand-daddy of wrist busters!
Ain't no kill like overkill! So, if ya can't buy it, ya gotta MAKE IT!
head nods, grins uncontrollably
This is most effective removable and re-useable rust inhibitor used in heavy industry.
Testing a vehicle USB. You gotta know when to fold 'em.
Nerdy fun on family camping trip.
Industrial vibrators come in handy! (hurr hurr)
A zappy gadget that appeals to my inner child.
Expensive brushless drill with a motor problem. Was it a manufacturing flaw?
4am cull of the VJOs and I noticed I'd forgotten to share this one from Patreon. Better late than never?
Milwaukee Transfer Pump works ok, as long as you don't expect it to do what it says on the box.
Explosions are fun! Here's an old blast initiator from a logging camp.
This is an oddball abrasive tool from Bosch. It's a home gamer tool that might come in handy. This shows how Bosch Green is engineered for low cost.
A brief discussion on the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy. Why I think it collapsed and known problems with the design. If you have any insights I've overlooked, please add them bellow. Thanks!
Ride along! I poke at this 1961 Electric Forklift, using voltage drop to check the condition of live circuits. Making movies on the road is challenging; I cleaned up the 60Hz hum as best I could.
Diagnosed and Repaired the braking problem!
Make cool shit and put it on the internet! Hand Tool Rescue.
I was forced to take a new direction with the forklift.
Finally a cooking gadget unlikely to burn your house down!
Ridiculously over-built bottle opener.
What $600 worth of electric chainsaw looks like.
Chickadee (age 4) and I (age old) filmed a science experiment to make transparent wasps. More Chickadee here https://youtu.be/bw8DiTA7tRI
Using a machinist's mag base for filming in the workshop. One end is 1/4 NC thread and the other is 3/8" diameter, or 6mm if you use metric style magnetic bases.
The Planets, op. 32, is an orchestral suite by Holst, performed by Skidmore College Orchestra, Public Domain Recording.
Using mountain biking as a backdrop; how to learn new skills FAST by embracing the suck.
Seth's Bike Hacks https://youtu.be/1A6bKUCcDW0?t=4m25s
When choosing props for your next horror show; please consider the Jaw Saw from Worx.
Three way mitre looks interesting in thumbnails; but it's really just a welding parlor trick. Thanks for sharing a chuckle with me in the shop!
The Saga continues. Wherein, our reluctant protagonist saves the old queen from the diabolical clutches of the scrap heap.
Saturday Shitpost Sadly, they don't make 'em like this anymore.
Steel, beers and angry pixies.
Taking the harbor freight vulcan for a rip. Second try at the double mitre.
We have a look at a consumer grade inverter.
Wiring up some gear and thought I'd show you a specialty electrician's tool. Not like that.
Just the tip.
Thank you for your help keeping the corpo scumbags at bay.
Linear air compressor explained. We take it apart, inspect and explain how this invention compresses air with very few moving parts.
I inspect the build quality and sine wave output of a Samlex inverter. I also check the output of a lower cost Motomaster inverter.
CNC robots are cool. I mash some buttons to see how much trouble I can get into. Thanks to Chris DePrisco and John Saunders for sharing their experience spec-ing small-shop machine tools.
Chris https://youtu.be/f3ZviAVKHPs
John https://youtu.be/HipESCZ_-Nc
You are now the proud owner of a 5 axis CNC milling machine.
Have an idea, tool, or gadget you want prototyped? I'll machine it for you.
Mashing the control pad to see what happens. Fixing electrical errors, glitchy operation, random shutdowns. I really appreciate your advice and help with the shop beer fund. Early access here http://www.Patreon.com/AvE
I show you a staple of heavy industry: the diaphragm pump. This is a small Ingersol Rand pump that'll handle anything from diesel fuel to wet sand.
Trust to your luck or trust to your legal tender. Most merch sales go to the shop beer fund and tooling, the rest gets wasted. Here's the link https://teespring.com/ave-empire-of-dirt
I trial the Haas CNC in beginner mode. I test the Haas VPS (Visual Programming System); it's terrible.
A quick test out the VPS engraving on the Haas 15k spindle. I'm using a 3/32" end mill and I got pretty good results with a 0.002" depth of cut.
This is the proof-of-concept for our Town-Pump CNC idea. The idea is; we'd use metal cutting CNC to "print" prototypes that you submit. I sacrifice Prudence, the safety goat, to prove the g-code then run a part that was modeled over the internet. After a few hiccups; SUCCESS! Thank you Patrons for sticking with me, I appreciate your help. Early access here: http://www.Patreon.com/AvE
We inspect the build quality of a 10" Makita Compound Chop Saw. We check the slop and compare to the 12" Milwaukee Sliding Compound.
Aluminum and it's precursors are used EVERYWHERE! Join me for a ramble void of care whilst re-assembling the Makita Chop Saw.
Programming by connect the dots; none of those pesky conditional operators or human readability. Let's contract eye cancer together!
Pulled out a skookum old Fein mag-base drill to get this ready for the Haas. Buddy Gnu wanted one of these made on your CNC. Happy to oblige!
At the request of a townpumper, I machined a BBQ griddle out of steel. Mistakes were made; lessons learned.
Rigid palm impact driver from Home Depot is a good idea; but terribly implemented. Biggest problems are the speed control (stupid) and the power (none).
Build yourself a springy wooden pallet. You'll be amazed how nice it is to stand on.
Fair use sources:
LIFT TECH CHANNEL https://youtu.be/cft8_zQAcdQ
Snowboard Magazine https://www.snowboard.com/news/
Georgia Ministry of Economy statement on cause of accident http://www.economy.ge/index.php?page=news&nw=645&s=preskonferencia-gudauris-incidentis-shesaxeb-biuro-veritasis-pirvelad-daskvnaze&lang=en
So, the party line is there was a power outage. There was no automatic generator transfer switch. The trained "operator" forgot to start the auxiliary diesel generator. Then the "operator" released the anti-rollback mechanism. How he released it under load of a full chairlift isn't clear. He hydraulically jacked off the service brakes; then hydraulically jacked off the bullwheel brake. Failed to notice that the cable was rolling back. Failed to re-engage either of the two brakes that would have stopped the lift. Hmmmm.
Welders use these to get into tight spots. As a connoisseur of tight spots, I want to see if the cheapest tool available would cut the mustard.
Every year around this time Michael Bublé emerges from his hibernaculum. The better 3/4s gets clucky. The kids get exited. I grab a bug-out beer and make like a tree.
PSA for all us tool buying tools. 2 am foray into the Amazon machine tool section gave me jungle rot.
This is a BOLTR redux, where I go over the mistakes I made reviewing the Ridgid Palmela Handerson Impact Driver. I also make improvements. Making it more skookum with an 18v battery, blinding work light and a half pound of hot glue.
I have a look at the innards of a Haas CNC milling machine. This the first of a CONCISE mini-series: Quick and Dirty intro to CNC for beginners. Every week or three I'll put out another vid in the short series. My intention is to provide you (if you are interested) with a basic understanding of the CNC machining process in a snack-sized format.
Review and test of Hilti compact band saw. One big quality problem, marginal plastic bushings, OK overall.
(Shitpost) A British Columbia tradition; new season, new shotski. We skied the last one out.
How to get 3 phase power on batteries? Direct injection onto a variable frequency drive DC bus. On this proof of concept we find the traps and how to circumvent them. Now we have an off-the-grid 3-phase power supply that can be run off solar panels.
Hard day of mountain fun and a meal fit for an army. I make Chicken Fried Rice on the BBQ.
Continuing our beginner's overview of the Haas; I run through conversational probing cycles and G-Code programming. The more effort you put into G-code, the better you'll be at (wait for it), G-code! It's a good tool to have; but with the power of CAD/CAM, it's not what I'll be focused on learning.
Chickadee wanted to make a scoreboard for cardboard pinball.
I use all analog; relays, resistors, reed switches, magnets instead of arduino or raspi.
What better time to robot tedious gift opening than Christmas? It's a rhetorical question. Yes, robot is a verb.
