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Mr Factotum's Workshop
United Kingdom
Registrace 29. 10. 2017
Ey'up everybody, my names Kev, welcome to my workshop.
I've been in engineering & machining all my working life, now putting it to use in my hobbies/projects in my workshop, shed, garage, out & about, on a variety of subjects (A "Jack of all Trades" hence "mr factotum")
It helps me cope with my life changing mental health experiences after the the passing away of my very young daughter after a long devastating illness.
Thanks for dropping by👍
To support my channel Click the Sub, Like, Bell or Buy me a Beer /Coffee in the link below.
Its Greatly Appreciated & Thank You for your Support and to help my channels content grow.
For a Sticker Swap message me.
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/factotum "meaning"
Engineering/Machining/Workshop activities are a great hobby & very enjoyable but can be hazardous, take care & stay safe.
I've been in engineering & machining all my working life, now putting it to use in my hobbies/projects in my workshop, shed, garage, out & about, on a variety of subjects (A "Jack of all Trades" hence "mr factotum")
It helps me cope with my life changing mental health experiences after the the passing away of my very young daughter after a long devastating illness.
Thanks for dropping by👍
To support my channel Click the Sub, Like, Bell or Buy me a Beer /Coffee in the link below.
Its Greatly Appreciated & Thank You for your Support and to help my channels content grow.
For a Sticker Swap message me.
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/factotum "meaning"
Engineering/Machining/Workshop activities are a great hobby & very enjoyable but can be hazardous, take care & stay safe.
Hyundai i10 Car Tailgate Wiring Failure & My DIY Remedy "mr factotum"
Hyundai i10 Car Tailgate Wiring Failure & My DIY Remedy
Gremlins in the wiring strange going ons Central Locking, Wipers, Brake Lights, Fuses Blowing etc etc
#howto #diyprojects #car #electric
Thanks for Watching
Kev
Gremlins in the wiring strange going ons Central Locking, Wipers, Brake Lights, Fuses Blowing etc etc
#howto #diyprojects #car #electric
Thanks for Watching
Kev
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Members Running Day Hady Central & North July 2024 "mr factotum"
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Members Running Day Hady Central & North Stations July 2024 Includes Track Inspection, Unloading, Steaming Up, Turntable, 8x speed lap (if you want a normal speed lap there's a link in the video or below), Other Loco's on the Day, Plus some visiting locos from Stockport Model Engineering Society #modeltrains #train #modelengineering #locomotive Thanks for Watching Kev Real Time Steam Lap Hady C...
Micro Lathe Has a New 3 Jaw Chuck "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 397Před dnem
Micro Lathe Has a New Chuck from a fellow CZcamsr Steve at Steviegtr Thanks very much Steve Also Go Create Hobby Machine Shop Sticker & Package Plus Making an Adaptor / Back plate for the New Chuck to fit the micro lathe Channels Nigel at Go Create Hobby Machine Shop youtube.com/@GoCreateHobbyMachineShop?si=cpXVO-ze0qTcSdem Steve at Steviegtr youtube.com/@Steviegtr52?si=XyN9O_sZe_CvZkHk #lathe ...
3 YEARS ON !! Did It Work !!!!Tired Tarmac Restoration (re coat) "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 347Před 14 dny
How to DIY restore your tired tarmac and revive it like new. The product claims it adds life and seals and replaces lost resin, and as worked for me. Preparation though is the Key, once prepared use this easy application of thermoplastic acrylic polymer coating / sealer / colourer. Took me approx. 3 to 4 hours to treat 80 to 90 square metre, Not including preparation work i.e. Brushing dirt and...
Jobs I Hate Doing & a "Bone to Pick With Someone😄" "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 572Před 21 dnem
RELUCTANTLY Dropping off my micro lathe build and Loco Build to repair my old cars Brake Dust Shield which is no longer available to buy (obsolete car part repair) PLUS 2 Interesting Stickers and a "Bone to Pick with Someone" #automobile #diy #howtomake
Ep 35 ("Finale" & Naming Ceremony) Make a Micro/Mini/Small Lathe "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 642Před 28 dny
Ep 35 "Finale" & Name Ceremony Make a Micro/Mini/Small Lathe #modelengineering #howtomake #lathe Here the last episode in the build series, Naming Ceremony, Brass Name Plates, Swarf Tray, Electrics & Light Thanks to all who stayed with me on this long haul, took me approx, 1 year to make in tandem with a Steam Loco build and other projects on the side. This lathe casting were briefly started ma...
Real Time Steam Lap Hady Central
zhlédnutí 441Před měsícem
6.3/4 minute Real Time Steam Lap Hady Central incorporating climb up to Hady Woodland Station 2100 feet nearly 1/2 mile
Ep 34 Put Off No Longer!! Make a Micro/Mini/Small Lathe (Compound & Tailstock Grads) "mr factotum"
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Ep 34 Putting It Off No Longer!! Make a Micro/Mini/Small Lathe (Compound & Tailstock Graduation Marks) #modelengineering #howtomake #lathe This lathe was briefly started many many years ago by an unknown Engineer, passed through a few pairs of hands since with nothing else done to it, until i got hold of it, so i will continue with the small amount of work already done, to finish the lathe in t...
Ep 33 "Getting Closer" Make a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe ( Main Pulley Guard) "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 493Před měsícem
Ep 33 "Getting Closer" Make a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe ( Main Pulley Guard) #modelengineering #howtomake #lathe This lathe was briefly started many many years ago by an unknown Engineer, passed through a few pairs of hands since with nothing else done to it, until i got hold of it, so i will continue with the small amount of work already done, to finish the lathe in to a Imperial Micro / Mini...
4th Steam Test, Where Does Time Go!! "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 654Před měsícem
Scratch, 4th Steam Test, Where Does Time Go!! First Steam Test was Summer 2021 after a couple of years scratch building my first Steam Locomotive. A Metre Maid a 0-6-2 version of a 0-4-2 Sweet Pea Locomotive designed by Jack Buckler back in the 1970's, You never see 2 of these hundreds that were built and still being built, exactly the same. Great for beginners, intermediate and advanced Locomo...
Ep 32 Great News !!! for the "Micro Lathe Build" Make a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 667Před měsícem
Ep 32 "Great News for the "Micro Lathe Build" Make a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe Big Thanks to Fellow CZcams follower Kev, for these cast iron log burner stove Legs, turned out Amazingly Good #modelengineering #howtomake #machines This lathe was briefly started many many years ago by an unknown Engineer, passed through a few pairs of hands since with nothing else done to it, until i got hold of ...
Ep 31 (Graduated Dial for Leadscrew) Make a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 491Před 2 měsíci
Ep 31 (Graduated Dial for Leadscrew) Make a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe #modelengineering #howtomake #machines czcams.com/video/I47GuCXH85c/video.html accurate number stamping video This lathe was briefly started many many years ago by an unknown Engineer, passed through a few pairs of hands since with nothing else done to it, until i got hold of it, so i will continue with the small amount of w...
Ep 30 (I'm Getting Too Much Oil !!!! - My Solution ) Make a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 420Před 2 měsíci
Ep 30 (To Much Headstock Oil - Modification) Make a Micro / Mini / Watchmakers / Small Lathe #modelengineering #howtomake #machines This lathe was briefly started many many years ago by an unknown Engineer, passed through a few pairs of hands since with nothing else done to it, until i got hold of it, so i will continue with the small amount of work already done, to finish the lathe in to a Imp...
Lets Have A Look Whats In The Square Window "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 727Před 2 měsíci
Lets Have A Look Whats In The Square Window "mr factotum"
Ep 29 (Cone Clutch FAILURE !!!) Make a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe "mr factotum"
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Ep 29 (Cone Clutch FAILURE !!!) Make a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe "mr factotum"
Ep 28(Try to Make a Silk Purse Out Of A Sows Ear!) Make a Micro Lathe 1st unofficial job B4 complete
zhlédnutí 548Před 2 měsíci
Ep 28(Try to Make a Silk Purse Out Of A Sows Ear!) Make a Micro Lathe 1st unofficial job B4 complete
Ep 27 Making a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe (Spindle Guard + New Sticker) "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 493Před 3 měsíci
Ep 27 Making a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe (Spindle Guard New Sticker) "mr factotum"
Ep 26 Making a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe (Changewheels Guard) "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 408Před 3 měsíci
Ep 26 Making a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe (Changewheels Guard) "mr factotum"
Ep 25 Making a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe ( Chucks & Adaptors) "mr factotum"
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Ep 25 Making a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe ( Chucks & Adaptors) "mr factotum"
New Recliner Chair Modification to Add Swivel Action "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 369Před 3 měsíci
New Recliner Chair Modification to Add Swivel Action "mr factotum"
Ep 24 Making a Micro/Mini/Small Lathe ( Classic Tool Post Clamp) & (Suprise Package) "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 530Před 3 měsíci
Ep 24 Making a Micro/Mini/Small Lathe ( Classic Tool Post Clamp) & (Suprise Package) "mr factotum"
Sweet Pea Steam Loco Build Part 12 (Piston Rings From Meehanite Bar to Fitted) "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 812Před 4 měsíci
Sweet Pea Steam Loco Build Part 12 (Piston Rings From Meehanite Bar to Fitted) "mr factotum"
Sweet Pea Steam Loco Build Part 11 (Pistons & Piston Rods) "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 550Před 4 měsíci
Sweet Pea Steam Loco Build Part 11 (Pistons & Piston Rods) "mr factotum"
50 Year Old Bench Mill Spindle Failure !!! (Generic Peerless Bench Mill) "mr factoum"
zhlédnutí 546Před 4 měsíci
50 Year Old Bench Mill Spindle Failure !!! (Generic Peerless Bench Mill) "mr factoum"
Ep 23 Making a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe (Tool Post) + Sticker "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 564Před 4 měsíci
Ep 23 Making a Micro / Mini / Small Lathe (Tool Post) Sticker "mr factotum"
Sweet Pea Steam Loco Build Part 10 (Slider Bars + Mod, Mounting Blocks, Honing) "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 566Před 5 měsíci
Sweet Pea Steam Loco Build Part 10 (Slider Bars Mod, Mounting Blocks, Honing) "mr factotum"
Dial Test Indicator (P2 Follow Up) Unbelievable ! Failure Then Success ! Then More Success !👍CS
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Dial Test Indicator (P2 Follow Up) Unbelievable ! Failure Then Success ! Then More Success !👍CS
Dial Test Indicator Won't Work ! Unbelievable ! Fail Then Success + DTI Tour + Sticker "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 550Před 5 měsíci
Dial Test Indicator Won't Work ! Unbelievable ! Fail Then Success DTI Tour Sticker "mr factotum"
Sweet Pea Steam Loco Build Part 7g (Cylinders - Drain Cock Holes etc) + New Sticker "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 645Před 5 měsíci
Sweet Pea Steam Loco Build Part 7g (Cylinders - Drain Cock Holes etc) New Sticker "mr factotum"
Ep 22 Making a Micro Mini Watchmakers Small Lathe ( Belt Tensioner Mod & update) "mr factotum"
zhlédnutí 515Před 5 měsíci
Ep 22 Making a Micro Mini Watchmakers Small Lathe ( Belt Tensioner Mod & update) "mr factotum"
very useful
Gday Kev, bloody cars, there’s always something, I just finished putting in a new timing belt, new radiator and starter motor in the young fellas 4wd, not the funniest of jobs to do, glad you got that sorted mate, cheers
I can honestly say this has been useful. My S Type Jag has the same problem on the boot release and I believe it is a broken wire where the loom runs around the boot hinge. Thanks Kev this has given me the confidence to get on and get it fixed. 👍👍👍
Looks like a fiddly job Kev glad you got it working 😀
Brilliant fix
Thanks very much 👍👍👍
very well done
Thank you! Cheers! RB 👍👍👍
Excellent little repair Kev. Wiring loom problems always made my heart sink when I was still a spanner-wielder. Oh well, needs must and all that. Cheers mate and thanks for that.
Thanks Mark 👍👍👍
Nice work Kev, i like the idea of using a bit of inner tube to remake the rubber sleeve. 👍👍 Let's hope this one lasts more than a year! 🤞
I hope so too only Pain in neck working on cars today they have no heart and soul like the old ones, old ones to me me 1970's 😂😂😂 mind you thinking about it they were a pain too 🤔😜👍👍👍atb kev
Good work. Obvious place for a problem and a bit of a pain to fix.
Cheers Ben All work on cars is a pain. Needs must Thanks for feedback Atb kev
Hi KEV Nice repair. It is as new....👍👍👍👍👍. Have a nice week-end. Olivier.
Thanks, you too! Olivier 👍👍👍👍👍🚂🚂
good video Kev
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Good job Kev saved a fortune doing it yourself 👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers Glen 👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂🚂
Even though wires may be the right cross sectional area, you have to take into account the number of core strands. Less strands mean less flexibility means broken wires down the line. You have to use the same or better. By better, I mean smaller but more numerous core strands. How do I know this ...I worked in the cutting shop of Lucas/SEI for eight years. I personally cut and terminated the entire looms for the first 25 Rover 75s
Great info L/uk Your right, but I just use what I have. Wiring today in cars is poor . It soon goes brittle on the insulation. Nothings made like it use to be. Thanks for the feedback See you next time Kev👍👍👍
Told my 3 boys any thing with tits and wheels is going to give you trouble , they play with both ! Kit from down under
😂😂😂 nice one kit Atb Kev👍👍
Saved some money there Kev - Cheers Jim
Cheers Jim That's what it's all about😂👍👍👍 Atb Kev
Good workaround Kev. One thing I do when cutting a loom like that is to cut all the wires at different places to join them. That way you reduce the overall diameter of the join (as they are all spread out) and any chance of cross shorting through abrasion over time. A lot of 240 volt appliances (washing machines etc) now use steel core wire, which isn't suitable for car looms. Good Job. Saved a pretty penny there. Cheers Rob
That different lengths thing is a super idea! So simple but just brilliant. And thanks for the tip about wire types - is the steel core not flexible enough? Prone to breakage? Thanks mate, very helpful.
@@MarkMcCluney Steel wire has a much higher resistance than copper and can cause voltage drop with 12 volt applications. Vehicle and other low voltage wiring is usually copper (or sometimes aluminium) for this reason. Cheers Rob
Great repair, save a fortune in garage prices. 😊👍
Hi John i'm and expert at saving garage prices, look after the pennies and the pounds look after themselves👍👍👍😉😉😉😄😄😄 thanks for watching atb Kev
@MrFactotum too right, I put jumpers on rather than the heating etc. Looking forward to the micro lathe 👍.
Nice, Tinkerers usually come up with the best tools... like I do.
cheers John there's always a way, and in most cases more than one way. keep up the tinkering👍👍😉😉👍👍👍👍 regards Kev
Satisfying to see this so well explained although I'd be careful about using your continuity checker on live circuits. If you want to add a second motor czcams.com/video/0oyP64j-Khs/video.html
cheers Richard i will bear your info in mind and will check the link you sent. many thanks👍👍 Kev
@@MrFactotum Thanks. I blew up two bikes this week and needed to repair them. Your video was easier to find than mine. It was really useful Thank you. This is the other broken bike czcams.com/video/CnJ1kYMNbxs/video.html
@@richard_wenner Hi Richard thanks for feedback, now contact made i have Sub'd and Bell'd you and will take a look at what you get up to when im back off holiday. regards Kev👍👍👍👍👍👍
@@MrFactotum Have a good holiday.
Did you lap the valve in or did you find it seated ok?
hi u310 thanks for watching.👍👍👍 not to start with, but ended up lapping with fine valve grinding paste later. regards Kev
@@MrFactotum Cheers for the fast response, and in terms of a cutter to cut the seat, I assume you used a commercial countersink cutter
great job kev... tool my loco for its first run now its complete and the automatic cylinder drain cock was plugged... as you can imagine didnt get very far once the condensation built up in the cylinders. oh the joys never end. ;)
cheers Brendan never had a bit of trouble with my auto drain cocks, perhaps more luck than judgement. There's always little niggles to contend with, part of the fun😉😂😂, my pet hate is when loco left for a while the axle pump ball sticks every time and it's a bit of a bugger to take off the way i designed it to fit, but a sharp tap with a long heavy screwdriver or similar, frees it. all the best with running your loco, see you next time, hope you get some video's of it running for us to enjoy with you. Kev👍👍
WoW! That’s Awesome! Have A Wonderful Week!
Thanks! You too! J appreciate the feedback regards kev
Good video, like !!!
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Nice video, Like ! ! !
thanks for the visit👍👍👍👍 all the best wishes Kev
Love the steam! Glad you got the weather.
Thanks again! Dean great day👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂 atb Kev
Looks like a nice days running
Thanks very Much H6109 appreciate the feedback🚂🚂👍👍👍👍 Now contact made i have sub'd and bell'd you and will take a look at what you get up to. regards Kev
@@MrFactotum thanks. Like wise 👌
Great donation to receive Kev - Cheers Jim
Thanks again! Jim spot on👍👍👍 cheers Kev
Gday Kev, certainly a decent walk around the track to start the day off, fantastic video mate, cheers
cheers Matty always appreciated👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂 all the best Kev
Beautiful job impressive frame build.
Thank you very much! sb and thanks for the visit👍👍👍👍 appreciated Regards Kev
fabulous videos. Great fun
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching👍👍🚂🚂 atb kev
Nice video Kev. A pleasant and peaceful way to spend a day. Cheers Nobby
Thanks 👍 Nobby yes, great day atb kev
Good old Steve, what a great gift. Such an improvement.
It sure is! Dean spot on👍👍 atb kev
Szia Kev.Egy élmény volt nézni a kis gőzöst.😊👍👍👍👍
thanks for the visit👍👍🚂🚂
Great track you have there Kev, I have not run at ground level yet. Glad to see the new turbo is working on your loco!
cheers Tom👍👍 Alton Towers have been in touch!!🤣🤣🤣👍👍🚂🚂 atb Kev
Good fun 😊 👍
Great John Thanks for the visit 😊
Great video Kev so peaceful there. Looks like you had a good run round 😃
Great Julia, not so peaceful when you have all the trials and tribulations of keeping a steam loco running. That's talking from a novices perspective 👍👍👍😊 not complaining
Hi Kev Nice to see Hady Central and north also nice to see you out and about. I was beginning to think that you never came out of your workshop 😅
Thanks 👍 Dave, 🤣👍 Had to ask someone what that big yellow ball was in the sky, after i had got my eyes accustomised to it!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂🚂 nice to hear from you. regards Kev
good video Kev
thanks for the visit👍👍
Nice one! Hair raising speed at 8X!
Roller Coaster Ben!!🤣👍 cheers Kev
Hi Kev. I swear I could smell the heady aroma of coal, steam and hot oil! Glorious. 👏👏👍😀
Oh yes! Andrew just come and smell my overalls!!!!🤣👍👍👍👍 cheers Kev
@@MrFactotum 😮🥴😂🤣
Hi KEV Very interesting. Preparing the loco before a ride must be very enjoyable I suppose.... I regret that this type of club is not very common where I live. I would certainly be a member. Scratch is working very well... Have a nice sunday. Bfn Olivier
hi Olivier Shame you don't have a ME track near you, very enjoyable. you have a nice sunday too👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂 regards Kev
Lovely video Kev and a lovely fast run 😮👍🏻👍🏻🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂
cheers Glen Alton Towers don't have a ride like that one🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂🚂 see you next time Kev
@@MrFactotumbrilliant love it 😂😂😂😂😂
Great little chuck you got. Looks like it will work out perfectly. Only HSS and carbide in my drawers. No chocolate unfortunately. 😀
Thanks 👍 Tom yes that chocolate gets everywhere in my workshop🤣🤣 👍👍👍👍👍👍 see you next time atb Kev
good video kev
thanks for the visit👍👍👍
Hi Kev. So glad you were able to fit it to your wee lathe. Looks so much better there ,than in my drawer gathering dust.😀😀😀. Steve.
Thanks 👍 a lot Steve soon be ready for it's first project this autumn/winter hope your well atb Kev
Nice one again Kev well done mate 👍🏻👍🏻🚂🚂👍🏻👍🏻
cheers Glen thanks for the visit👍👍👍 atb Kev
A good chuck makes a good lathe great! Your micro lathe is such a beautiful machine tool. Thanks for promoting my channel, its much appreciated.
Any time! Nigel Thanks for feedback appreciated atb Kev
Thanks for the mention Kev! BTW, I dropped the "Troll Farm" when we sold the farm. It's just Troll Forge now. The new wee chuck looks great!
okay Mr & mrs T👍👍 hope your getting sorted with the move, 👍👍 hope to see you back on yt soon see ya Troll Forge!!😉 take care Kev
Gday Kev, fantastic gifts from Steve and Nigel, the smaller chuck suits the lathe quite well, great job as always, cheers
cheers Matty some great friendships made on youtube. all the best Kev
Hi KEV It's the chuck this lathe was waiting for.... 👍👍👍👍👍 BFN Olivier.
Indeed it is! Olivier icing on the cake👍👍👍👍 atb Kev