Tools, Glorious Tools! #7 - 4 Everyday Hand Tools

Elizabeth Greene

@10:20 If you make this successfully, you also have the skills for the turning and milling operations to make a facing center, a tool that allows clearance to face the work while supporting it with the tailstock. These aren't usually hardened. If you harden them they'll drill out your center hole.

Elizabeth Greene

I use used motor oil, saved from a car oil change. Synthetic oil smokes less and doesn't smell. For the quality and infrequency of work I do the advantages of a "proper" quenching oil would be lost on me.

Clickspring

Hi Russell, that one is known as a 'surface gage', you can generally pick them up from engineering tool suppliers eg https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=3069 Best wishes with the hammer! Cheers :)

Russell Hammond

I checked the video notes but couldn’t find it. Do you have an affiliate link for the scriber tool mounted on a base that you use to mark the hammer out at the 10:58 mark? Going to try to tackle the jewelers hammer soon and trying to get the supplies and tools I don’t have yet together.

Isaac Holmlund

I know the subject of quenching oils goes very deep, but is it safe to say that for the hobbyist most used household oils will work just fine? Also thanks for the response and thanks for all your amazing work! Because of you I joined a local maker space and I've been having a blast making chips!

Clickspring

I generally use a light compressor oil - Cheers :)

Isaac Holmlund

What kind of oil do you use for quenching? I'm debating using peanut oil to quench the deburring tool I just made.

Richard Gerber

I've been messing around with this solution since the early 90's. I've had great success with it for my brass and Bronze parts.

Mark McClure

Hi, Chris. At first I was surprised that you replied so quickly... then I remembered that it's prime-time for you when I'm being a night owl. Regarding Patreon... also a bit of mea culpa. I'm using older iPad stuck on iOS 10.nnn (I think Safari version is implicitly the iOS version) which Patreon website doesn't support anymore. I'm trying the Patreon app which does support the older Safari. Also the app has larger video block.

Clickspring

Hello mate - yes I'm not overly thrilled with the way they do it either. One way around it is to use the 'featured tags' at the top left of the page, that filters the posts according to the tag. So for example if you click on 'Tools Glorious Tools!' it will show you only the TGT episodes to date. Its still not ideal when you get a bunch of videos under the one featured tag, because you still hit the 'load more' issue beyond about 10 posts. I've mentioned it repeatedly to Patreon that their timeline layout just doesn't work well for presenting videos. Anyway, I hope this helps a bit - Cheers :)

Mark McClure

... several times "Load More" (rinse and repeat) to find TGT No. 1 and start to play. Then I try to make the video full screen but Patreon stops the video and puts me back to the top of the list of blogs and makes me Load More over and over again to get to the oldest entries.

Mark McClure

Hi, Chris. I really admire your work. The Patreon.com interface is an obstacle. I've scrolled down several times

Clickspring

Cheers John :)

John S Dilsaver

As with many of your videos, I just sat here in amazement not knowing this was possible for the home shop enthusiast. I've done aluminum, brass, and a little bit of iron in the home shop foundry, always just by eye. This is definitely the next level, so impressive. The carbon cover. I've never worked with anything like that but you make it seem possible that I could drill and tap a carbon rod. Very cool! Thanks!

Clickspring

Not at this stage David, but its on the to-do list. Generally though its fairly simple: An angle plate and clamps will get you started, and a vertical slide will give you all 3 axes. I hold the cutters in an ER32 collet chuck that fits the MT3 of my lathe headstock. Cross slide milling tends to impose a more limited envelope compared to a standard mill, and light duty cuts tend to be the order of the day - Cheers :)

David Martinez Zaragoza

Hi Chris. Are they any video about your milling on the lathe setup, and how to configure the chuck and what accesories I need? Thanks!

Clickspring

Ha ha! All the best to you too Dan, terrific to have you on board :)

D.R Engineering

Followed your Youtube account for a while and finally got around to supporting you here. There's something special about making your own tools to various jobs in the workshop. The hammer is definitely on my to-do list and would be a great present for my like minded friends! Perhaps a TGT episode creating a tool which stops me spending money on workshop equipment..? All the best from the UK, Dan.

Clickspring

OK, will do mate :)

Boguslaw Smalec

Yep I second that!

Ross Goodley

Hi Chris, thanks for another great video. I'd imagine the TGT wish list is pretty long already, but I'd really appreciate an overview of your metrology setup - maybe just some key bits of kit and the practical limits of accuracy in the home shop? Thanks!

Clickspring

Cheers mate :)

Luke Pettit

Strange I didn't get a notification for this video. All good now obviously :-)

Clickspring

Hi David, the carbon steel cutters tend to be the exception to meet a specific need. The vast majority of cutting tools I use are high speed steel blanks (HSS) shaped freehand on the bench grinder. You can buy HSS blanks from most tool suppliers, and then simply shape them as required. Some links below to excellent videos on the subject from MrPete and Tony - Cheers :) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrDr4rYLiAk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrDr4rYLiAk</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__A2xtLF0AU" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__A2xtLF0AU</a>

David Martinez Zaragoza

Hi Chris! The custom lathe tools that you use, are made the same way that the form tools or the pulley keyway? I mean, tool steel o milled or grinded and hardened plus tempered? Thanks for make us enjoy a lot

edwyrd karn

thank you much sir - have great day, Ed.

Clickspring

Sure Edwyrd, here is the direct link: Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/309213042/c812ec1091" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/309213042/c812ec1091</a> Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/YJ1PlWxVaWM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/YJ1PlWxVaWM</a> - Cheers :)

edwyrd karn

I still cannot see the vid here or on your channel, it faults out soo fast I can’t get it to go to YouTube, can just link to it please?

MrTridac

Hey Chris, I know it's not too closely related to the TGT theme, but I would like to get a look at your filming equipment. Especially how you get those nice long circular sweeps, in that tiny shop.

Jesse Stewart

Wow, thanks for the comprehensive response mate!

Clickspring

Awesome mate, so pleased to hear that :) Gage plate: www.hales.com.au - A good range of high carbon steel plate stock, will do over the phone and post orders Silver Steel (drill rod) - Visit the local blackwoods to put in the order, they ship fairly quickly for an instore pickup Larger sizes of Brass/Bronze: www.georgeweston.com.au or www.geogewhite.com.au - Very expensive shipping from either BNE or MEL, but they carry all of the non-ferrous Mild steel/smaller non ferrous etc: www.mesupplies.com.au - Wayne is excellent for the small MS rod stock, small plate stock and all other model engineering sized stock. Exotics like Invar etc: www.iantcobb.co.uk - Ian is excellent to deal with, carries a lot of the clock only stuff too like pivot steel, silvering compound, dial wax etc The other thing is to hit the local machine shops to see what they have sitting on their offcuts shelf. Also find the local aluminium fabricators (boat builders, trailers etc) and do the same. Al is excellent for making adapter plates, stand offs etc as well as simple practice items, and its way easier (and cheaper) to source in our part of the world than steel. And lastly find the local sheet metal shop to source the 0.7mm to 4mm mild steel sheet stock - Cheers :)

Jesse Stewart

G'Day Chris, as a fellow Aussie just getting into this sort of work where do you source your material from such as brass and tool steel? I can get a basic selection of brass from my regular steel supplier but not sure where other Australian based people go. And as a side note, love the videos and seeing what you're able to achieve in a small shop. It has inspired me to delve further into machining so I can add the skills/capabilities to my arsenal. Cheers, Jesse

Clickspring

Interesting idea, thank you!

Wayne Nocton

I’m not sure it’s viable in the home shop but it’s so cool. <a href="https://youtu.be/SF1UmiwkIJM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/SF1UmiwkIJM</a>

Clickspring

Can you link to an example for me Wayne?

Wayne Nocton

Your fire starter videos are great, ever thought about making a platinum catalytic reaction light too? A good no wind option and just super cool.

Sean Kirby

"Mostly with a wipe of oil - Its a bit time consuming, but its the only truly effective method I've found to deal with the tropical humidity." As a fellow humid tropics dweller I can confirm that works well. Two alternatives are to store tools in an airtight container with some desiccant, or in a permanently air-conditioned room. They are all a bit of a pain. But better that than rusty files, etc.

Clickspring

Terrific :)

Daniel Gryniewicz

I tried a different browser, and it worked.

Clickspring

I'm not sure exactly what the issue is, but it seems to play ok in a separate window?

Daniel Gryniewicz

I'm in the browser already. I guess I can try a different one?

Clickspring

Hi Daniel, there seems to be an issue loading the video within the app - try loading it in a separate browser window instead - Cheers :)

Daniel Gryniewicz

It won't load for me, on the website. It says "Video Unavailable". Is anyone else seeing this?

Sean Kirby

Dear Santa, I wanna a heat blued bespoke hammer for Christmas. :)

rolf redford

Thanks! Watching now.

Paul Devey

Love it! Great tips!

Mat Gardner

My God, those hammers are a thing of beauty.

Bernie Stefan-Rasmus

Great thanks Chris

John S Dilsaver

Thank you so much for your videos, they are inspiring!

Clickspring

Yes you could certainly approach it that way :)

Clickspring

Fixed :)

Clickspring

Cheers James!

rolf redford

Aww no captions!!

Tom Wazny

Love it! You need a hammer to make your hammer. Got it

Benjamin Marn

Nice! One thing I love about the idea of making one's own tools is that you get full control over the both the type and quality of raw materials and design features. A quick question about the chamfering/beveling tool, is there any reason why you couldn't make a D bit cutter (or a straight bit cutter on an angle like you did with the round stock drilling slot in the finger plate clamp) and use a rotary table to ensure accuracy in a milling machine as opposed to a triangular file?

Clickspring

Thx Harri

Clickspring

Cheers Matt :)

Clickspring

Terrific to hear that Lukas! Re the turning tool, yes I have seen it, it looks interesting. My personal preference is to use a graver on a rest (<a href="https://youtu.be/SOT9grqMDvY?t=693" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/SOT9grqMDvY?t=693</a>) very easy to master and very versatile - also extremely satisfying to do - Cheers :)

Clickspring

Terrific Mike :)

Clickspring

Cheers Michael!

Matt Waite

Superb! Thanks Chris :-)

Lukas Wolf

I love these workshop videos! Question: have you seen the Australian-made Turnado Free Hand Turning system? If not, look on youtube for a video about it. I'm thinking of buying it, to make nice freehand shapes. Unless maybe you have other tips for making smooth arcs and sweeping lines on a metal working lathe?

Harri Haataja

The embedded YT video didn't play for me either this time (in browser). Just got the snow screen with video unavailable instead. Opening the actual video in a separate tab worked.

Michael Leady

Love these video's! Tools, glorious tools! Thanks Chris!

Paul Spirito

Works for me. Hmmm...

I'm getting "video unavailable"; does it happen to everyone, or is youtube playing tricks on me? edit: browser; looks like it's youtube, I copied the URL, opened it with invidio.us and it works

Mike Michelizzi

Thanks again Chris! I was just thinking yesterday about making one of your scribers. After making my first D-bit last week for an odd countersink angle I think I'll have a go at the chamfering tool as well!

Clickspring

Thank you mate - best wishes with the backplate, let me know how it goes :)

Clickspring

Cheers Michael :)

Clickspring

Ha ha! Terrific, can't wait :)

Tim bennett

Great video Chris, Your inspiring me to finish a back plate to mount a collet chuck on my lathe. I just have to cut the treads but I only have enough stock for one try and I've been putting it off. Very nice hammers, I wouldn't want to hit anything with a hammer that nice. haha

Michael Lloyd

Outstanding. I don't have a mill yet but I have a mini-lathe and I've been looking for a good "starter" project. These will be fun. Thank you.

Clifton Ballad

Awesome as always! The TGT theme song is one of my favorites. I have a shop made hammer that will either make you laugh or cry... Or both. I made it in response to an elder coworker playing a joke on me, and as shocking as it is in form and creation, the little bugger is one of the most useful things I've ever made. It's also damn near indestructible at least as far as the terrible things I've subjected it to... Ill get a picture tomorrow so you can behold the full hideous glory of how I cobbled it to life with electricity and bad ideas. Cheers!

Clickspring

Hello mate - have a try in a browser, there is an issue with the video playing within the patreon app - Cheers :)

Alex

video unavailable error

Clickspring

Ha ha! Yes! Honestly it kind of amused me too - I knew I'd get a bit of stick for it! I have a couple of projects with more wood components lined up for next year, so I'm going to have to lift my woodworking game considerably! Cheers mate :)

Clickspring

oooh that would be a very nice little project - now on the (very long!) list - Cheers :)

Peter Kransz

You should made a spokeshave to form the handle. Your woodworking followers (like me) would literally die from excitement

Kenneth Carlile

Gorgeous work, as always, both the tools and the production value! I must say, as an amateur woodworker with delusions of grandeur, I was amused to see you using a hacksaw on the wood. Whatever works! Certainly I don't do particularly well with my tools on the very small amounts of metal I need to work with... ;)

Clickspring

Thank you mate :)

Clickspring

Cheers GV :)

Rich Cizik

By peen I wasn't referring to the fastening technique, that type of hammer is commonly called a cross peen (where the thin straight hammer face is perpendicular to the handle) as compared to a straight peen hammer where that face is parallel to the handle. You also have angle peens where the head is 45 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise of the handle. Peening hammers are more for getting into corners of a workpiece than for peening a dowel or rivet head over, (i.e. hammering into a shoulder/shelf or folding a sheet).

Stefan

You have outdone yourself again, Chris! Absolutely wonderful video and beautifully made tools. You know you have just watched an amazing video, when you feel like you escaped life for the last 20 minutes :)

General Veers

Nice. Thanks

Clickspring

Mostly with a wipe of oil - Its a bit time consuming, but its the only truly effective method I've found to deal with the tropical humidity. Everything gets an oily brush (light compressor oil) or an oily rag wipe after use - Cheers :)

Clickspring

Yes would be a good tool - will add to the list - Cheers :)

Clickspring

Thank you Rich - I rarely peen anything other than narrow rod stock, but definitely modify the idea to suit whatever you need - Cheers :)

Dylan T

how do you protect your steel from rust?

Andy Pugh

Watching you sawing off the stock, maybe you could make a "proper" hacksaw with an inline file-style handle? I find I cut a lot straighter with that style. Pistol-grip handles are for plumbers.

Rich Cizik

On the hammers, I am surprised you didn't add a radius to the edges of the cross peen end (intersection of peen and the left and right flanks). If you are working on anything wider than your hammer there is a chance you will catch a corner and make a hard dent, if radiused at least the dent can be massaged easier with abrasives. Then again I am used to working on larger items (black smithing and general fabrication). Great work as usual.

Rich Cizik

Worked fine for me with Firefox 63.0.3 (found under About Firefox, in the Help menu), and I am in Connecticut, USA (watched 30 minutes after your post )

Clickspring

Thank you mate - Do you mean the collection of bits at 10:15? I made those over the course of a few years for various projects, I think its up to around a dozen or so now - Cheers :)

Samuel Irons

Another great video, thanks. How many extras did you make of the D bits?

Clickspring

OK, thank you mate :)

Axel DominatoR

Adding to the list of "Video unavailable", but I'm using Firefox under linux, if it's of any help. Oh, I'm in Scotland, UK.

Clickspring

Thank you mate :)

Clickspring

OK cool - thanks for letting me know - will see what I can find out about whats causing the issue - Cheers :)

Cameron Knowles

I had to use the browser instead of the app

Cameron Knowles

I found the video

Clickspring

I notice that it won't play on my phone for some reason - possibly a YT thing, but I'll see what i can find out - Cheers :)

Clickspring

Awesome! So pleased to hear that mate :)

Clickspring

OK - It looks like there's an issue viewing it on a phone - I'm guessing its a YT thing, but will continue to try to track it down.

Clickspring

OK - It looks like there's an issue viewing it on a phone - I'm guessing its a YT thing, but will continue to try to track it down.

Eli Stevens

Wonderful, makes me want to get my shop up and running so I can make my own tools. Thanks for another great post!

Luther

Great video as usual.

Stu

Video stalled for me around the 8 minute mark, but a full refresh fixed it for me. Don't know if something weird happened on YT's end?

Cameron Knowles

Canada

Clickspring

Ok understood - what part of the world do you live in Cameron?

Robert Lazare

Sweden

Clickspring

Hmmm - a bit odd.. What part of the world are you viewing from Robert?

Cameron Knowles

It says video unavailable

Clickspring

Ha ha! They are when I use 'em :)

Clickspring

Hi Cameron, can you describe what you see - I'll see if I can track down the issue - Cheers :)

Clickspring

:)

Clickspring

Cheers Nic!

Clickspring

Cheers mate :)

Robert Lazare

Can’t view it “video not available” -sad emoji-

Stu

Beautiful work as always, Chris. Were they left-handed hammers though? ;)

Cameron Knowles

I can’t see the video

Strothy2

19 min of clickspring no better way to finish a day :D

Nic Marshall

Hooray, new Clickspring! Just what I was after this fine morning.

PseudsPie

First! Another great video to enjoy! Thanks! :)