123 Blocks, Make your own 123 Blocks, DIY 123 Blocks

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  • 123 Blocks are a must have for any machinist. In this video Matt takes us through building our own blocks. 123 blocks are a perfect beginners project. This video teaches valuable skills that will be broadly applicable in the machine shop. Using a test indicator and various tools to cut, measure and surface the blocks are covered in detail.
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  • @centurialinc
    @centurialinc  Před 5 lety +6

    Before you make a comment about the gloves! Many have said it already. Odds are, you are not saying anything new. Also I still use gloves to this day. It's safe as long as the user keeps their hands in the right place.
    Best Matt

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 5 lety +2

      @@ericjenness2337 You should test that. If i'm lucky the key will fly out and hit you in the face. and you would deserve it. Then put on some gloves and load some stock. put the key some where ells and turn on the lathe. See nothing bad happens. That's called "doing it safely". Make some cuts with your gloves on and see how nothing bad happens. My point is that your example is wrong. The key is an instant fail. The gloves are not.
      Best Matt

    • @harlech2
      @harlech2 Před 4 lety +2

      @@centurialinc Safety Nazis... Safety Nazis everywhere.... great video.... especially since it makes Safety Nazis lose their shit.

    • @bigbob1699
      @bigbob1699 Před 3 lety +2

      OOPS THAT MACHINE ATE MY HAND ! FIRST THE GLOVE ,THEN THE FINGERS ! WHY ? WHO CAN I BLAME ? CAN I SUE MYSELF ? ANYONE KNOW A GOOD SURGEON ?

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 3 lety +2

      No problems yet. I'm still using gloves.

    • @bigbob1699
      @bigbob1699 Před 3 lety +3

      @@centurialinc yet is the word before OOPS !

  • @devanconey4107
    @devanconey4107 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much for this video. I'm currently pursuing a CNC Production Machinist TC and taking my lathe and milling classes semester. First project for my milling class is facing for a 123 block. I was so confused and worried how to start and watching how you do it and explain it just broke my mind lol (In a good way). I'm going to have you as my go to reference for any operations I have for my projects from here on out. Again, Thank you so much for creating this video.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 10 měsíci

      That's awesome! we have lots of more content on the way happy to have you on the team.

  • @Shannon_Robbie
    @Shannon_Robbie Před 10 měsíci +2

    I just learned about this stuff on a training course. I tried cutting a 1 2 3 block with a hacksaw after scribing a line. Man, was my cut crooked. 😅

  • @lepompier132
    @lepompier132 Před 7 lety +13

    The gloves are a bit overkill. And not recommanded when working on a mill or a lathe.

    • @chemicallust77
      @chemicallust77 Před 6 lety +3

      Good way to lose fingers

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      Nope, its safe as long as you know what your doing. Same goes for all things. If the gloves scare you then you should never get in a car.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      nah there fine. Just know where and when to place your hands and no harm will ever come to you.

    • @sirdeetoh
      @sirdeetoh Před 4 lety +1

      Centurial Inc but every time you get in a car I’m sure you fasten your seat belt, and the car has airbags, ABS and several other passive security devices, with the premise that if something is dangerous one must avoid everything that add more danger. I can understand is not pleasant work with metal and deal hot/sharp debris (I work with wood and is not aggressive), but even if you know where to place your hands there are several situations you can’t control (the piece you are working with suddenly breaks or a clamp jumps and hit your hand against the drill...), that’s why is recommended do not use globes or loose clothes. Any way the key is use good tools, be careful before turn them on and use your brain, some people will lose a finger even keeping themselves 3 meters away.

  • @Flatlinerrr
    @Flatlinerrr Před 5 lety

    I may not agree with all the ways you machined the part, but I enjoy seeing how other people machine, you can always pick up something new in the trade. I know guys at my shop who’ve worked there for 40 years that I’ve been able to teach things as an apprentice six months out of high school. And I’ve learned a lot from all the other guys in the tool room as well. I also got quite a kick out of how well you reacted to Mr. high and mighty R&D manager. I enjoyed the content and will check out some more of your videos.
    -Dylan

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Dylan. It makes me happy that you are more understanding. It's been difficult showing people how we do our thing. Quite a few are not open at all to alternatives and watching people grow and learn. I feel as though i am not allowed to do anything till i am some kind of god.
      LOL mighty R&D manager. That was a tough conversation. I am happy you got a kick out of it. We will have another video coming out soon. If we are lucky the car will be test driving in the next month. Hope to hear from you then.
      Best Matt

    • @Flatlinerrr
      @Flatlinerrr Před 5 lety

      Centurial Inc don’t let em get to ya man. That’s part of the beauty of machining, there are endless ways to make the same exact part, to the same tolerance. You just have to find what works best for you and work from there

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 5 lety

      @@Flatlinerrr Your right, we will keep at it no matter what they say. Thanks for the positive encouragements.
      Best Matt

  • @fanelli18
    @fanelli18 Před 6 lety +4

    interesting, I get your a hobby machinist, only thing I wouldn't recommend doing work on a surface plate though. easy can damage a plate.
    Btw when you can get the chance or when the budget allows, surface grinders are great for that tight tolerance stuff with a great finish.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for the comment. We just finished our DIY gantry Mill, Video coming. And I built a grinder attachment for it. It's Awesome! Also the surface plate method is not my idea I got it from this guy. His opinion trumps all of ours and he recommends it. czcams.com/video/cwdoUjynpEk/video.html. Guess what.... He recommends direct contact with the plate for ultra high precision lapping! When he said that I threw up a little in my mouth. The key he said is that the plate is extremely hard. Steel is no match for it. He said as long as you don't accidentally cover the plate in diamond lapping compound your plate will last for years. Then simply get it re surfaced and go another few years.

  • @jdsharp5036
    @jdsharp5036 Před 6 lety +8

    Sanding on a surface plate!!! Holy Wow!!! What next? How to drill holes in mill tables and install dowel pins for stops...

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      Ha! Best comment yet! That's not a bad idea actually......
      Best Matt

    • @ExtantFrodo2
      @ExtantFrodo2 Před 5 lety +1

      Watch Tom Lipton from oxtools doing just that here czcams.com/video/j9FsmsjXKx8/video.html

    • @dublegi-hr8kq
      @dublegi-hr8kq Před 5 lety +1

      That and sanding on paper held at the ends with double sided tape. I guarantee the edges of the blocks will be rounded up, not flat.

  • @kevinsmith1976
    @kevinsmith1976 Před 7 lety +5

    Try and put another block on the opposite side of the vice to counter the forces and stop parts moving.

  • @keithrussell8778
    @keithrussell8778 Před 7 lety +1

    Hi, when using wet and dry paper, I just spray wd40 on my surface plate, press it firmly down, and this keeps it secure when sanding your part.
    Just peels off when finished..job done....thanks for the video!!

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety

      Thanks for watching and the comment.
      Best Matt

  • @blob_87
    @blob_87 Před 7 lety +8

    Sorry but .0015" is not very good for a 123 block. You should be looking for .00015"

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety +3

      You've got a sharp eye. .0015" is the total so that's +- .00075" over three inches, the longest side, and for hobby machines and a little sand paper that's dam good in our book. Also it was for educational purposes anyway so the tolerances are mostly what you want. So if you feel like lapping it in to a few millionths and have that kind of time go for it. And we just got a surface grinder so a 123 block #2 video is in the works. We are going for +- .0001" and are really excited about it. It will be the most precise piece I have ever made. Thanks for watching and commenting.
      Best Matt

  • @ScottieSharpe
    @ScottieSharpe Před 6 lety +8

    Avoid machining with gloves on. If you catch the material in the cutter, it will rip your finger right off or drag your entire hand into the cutter.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      Do it correctly and your fine.

    • @cvspvr
      @cvspvr Před rokem

      @@centurialinc dude, even the best machinists make accidents

  • @bigbob1699
    @bigbob1699 Před 3 lety +1

    always make blocks in sets of two . Oversize material + .030, 1x2 is a good start . Plan the holes and the taped threads to be most useful . Case hardened CRS is a good start .

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 3 lety

      Good comment. I tried DIY case hardening these with good results. I agree. Highly recommend hardening then. I went without holes but now wish I had put a few in. Thanks for the comment and watching. Best Matt

    • @bigbob1699
      @bigbob1699 Před 3 lety +1

      @@centurialinc Taped and through holes are like sex , more is better .

  • @ctprjcstv3998
    @ctprjcstv3998 Před 4 lety +2

    7:57 This arrangement of sandpaper makes the edges non flat. Instead you can use regular tape or paper tape to keep the sand paper flat.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety +1

      Good suggestion, and we have now tried some spray adhesives that work very well. Thanks for watching and the comment. Best Matt

  • @salvadorebertolone
    @salvadorebertolone Před 5 lety +9

    Its not going to be square or parallel like this. If its square and parallel under . 002 like this ill be impressed. Ideally 123 blocks should square and parallel .0001 per inch. Even the $10 imports are under . 0005. Ps. Take the gloves off before your mill does it for you.

    • @jeffmisener2950
      @jeffmisener2950 Před 5 lety

      But he used his Harbor Freight caliper to take all of his measurements !

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      At the end of the video I checked the block with a dial indicator on a surface plate. Parallel to +- .0005 and if you don't believe me I'll send it to you and you can inspect it. These techniques work very well. I stand by them. PS I still use gloves. Best Matt

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      Sure did it's not who made the tool that matters, the tool operating it is what matters.... ;) Best Matt

  • @maxcnc777
    @maxcnc777 Před 6 lety +16

    Wow. The sheer number of things you are doing wrong is impressive. You should NOT post on CZcams until you know what you are doing. I've seen first week beginners with more safety sense.. and guys on the job for a month that can properly 6 side a block. No offense, but if someone repeats what you are doing, it can be dangerous for them.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety +3

      Make a video of your own and send me the link, myself an others would enjoy it. That's the point of CZcams after all, I get to show you what I'm doing and you show what your doing. And we learn and grow from that together. I will continue to post and I can't wait to here what you think of our next video. I'll be running the lathe with no safety glasses, 10 ft or rod out the back unsupported, oily rags in the bed to catch hot chips, O and I'll have my gloves on. That last sentance was a joke. But seriously stick with us and I promise it won't be a disappointment.
      Best Matt

    • @maxcnc777
      @maxcnc777 Před 6 lety +3

      Centurial Inc
      Yeah, you are right. So many of the guys that work for me have encouraged me to make videos, but between managing an R and D shop and owing my own shop.. who has the time? Besides, there are already so many real machinists who post on CZcams who know what they are doing, mine would be a drop in the bucket. Cheers ;)

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety +2

      I bet you have a lot to teach, please consider it. See if you can make some time. You don't have to remake the work that others have done on CZcams. See if you can add to the content. Maybe you have something unique to offer. Thanks for the comments and watching. Also did you happen to see any of our other videos? What did you think of them?
      Best Matt

    • @stevesigma
      @stevesigma Před rokem

      Some people drunk bleach during Covid. People are stupid. You can't change or teach them. I would argument that he should use different gloves, but he is right. If he knows how to use his tools, he is better than most of people.

  • @newstart49
    @newstart49 Před 7 lety +5

    I would mention for safety purposes- NEVER wear gloves around moving machinery.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety +1

      Yup, we talked about it with PhilippMaack down below. For beginners it is a terrible idea. But for myself and others who have experience its not an issue. Thanks for watching and the comment.
      Best Matt

    • @mathewmolk2089
      @mathewmolk2089 Před 6 lety

      Amen, bother!

    • @bigbob1699
      @bigbob1699 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mathewmolk2089 My old German Foreman would rip you a new one if he saw and read what you are doing .

  • @MrWalleyeCrazy
    @MrWalleyeCrazy Před 7 lety +4

    DO NOT WEAR GLOVES WHEN WORKING ON A MILL OR A LATHE. You can get pulled into the equipment and rick serious injury and permanent disability from injury. No gloves, jewelry, watches, rings, loose clothing should ever be worn around operating vertical mills and/or lathes. short sleeve shirts with bare hands to you have nothing to get caught unexpectedly which can pull you into the equipment. Any long hair should also be secured if needed. Shop safety is not something to mess around with

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety

      It's not that dangerous on these more hobby machines. The motor will stall long before serious injury. Speaking from experience. Anything 1 hp or less is plenty safe.
      Also this "no gloves" rule is only true for beginners and that was discussed below in another comment.
      Thanks for watching and the comment.
      Best Matt

    • @mathewmolk2089
      @mathewmolk2089 Před 6 lety +2

      Kid, You got a lot to learn....A 1/4 horse drill press will break a finger or even tear it complety off . (Im an engineer and know LOTS about MA (Mechanical Advantage) and inertia.
      I'm 71 and have been around rotation machinery all my life and still have 5 on a side. . (My dad showed me how to use the drill press when I was 5) I would NEVER wear gloves around machinery,,, Hey,,,, Love to see you use a mic with those welding gloves. I carry less then a .001 on my Cincy Toolmaster mill all day and all night. If I tried it with my goat skin heliarc gloves the lost "feel" would make me lucky to carry .002 but that's not the main reason to leave the gloves on the burning bench. Sooner or later you WILL get hurt,,,BAD! .
      One other thing. If you tried to wear those gloves in a swear to God OSHA compliant machine shop you would be out the door before you had time to close your tool box.
      Listen to the old salts here. Only a beginner would be stupid enough to wear gloves around even your "Hobby" machines. - If you insist in wearing gloves keep your hospitalization up son....You gonna need it.

    • @randy-yk1yk
      @randy-yk1yk Před 5 lety +1

      Told a young girl at work not to wear gloves on the drill press. She refused to listen because the metal was getting "too hot". I didn't get 5 feet away when the screaming started. I ran back to find a very ugly mess. Two broken fingers and torn ligaments on the back of her hand. Out of work 6 weeks then too gun shy to work on machines. Had to quit. Your "not that dangerous" remark shows you have no experience. This is for others watching since you know it all.

    • @nf794
      @nf794 Před 5 lety

      @@centurialinc search deglov and after that stop it is very dangerous and not needed at all

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 5 lety

      @@nf794 No, gloves are safe people are not. Keep your hands in the right places and no harm will ever come of it. Also by your logic. Go watch a car crash video. Then stop driving.
      Best Matt

  • @pauln1557
    @pauln1557 Před 4 lety

    Why does the expression "The blind leading the blind" come to mind while watching your video!!
    I won't waste my time watching any more.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      We get that a lot. Your watching us learn if that's not for you I understand.
      Best Matt

  • @mathewmolk2089
    @mathewmolk2089 Před 6 lety +3

    How do you work with those gloves? - Machining I use no gloves at all. YOu need to feel things like the cleanliness of the surface plate. God belss you but Those gloves look like something you would use for burning or carbon arc, I use gloves no where near that thick for Heliarc !.
    Check out Don Baily' from Suburban Too's vid l if you want to se a quick way to sqyare a block to less then .001. ,,,,on a Bridgeport no less, in way less time too. .

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      I like Don and his videos. The gloves look a lot worse on camera. They aren't that bad. How long did it take us? And how long did it take Don? Your comment came just at the right time I am revisiting this video right now.
      Best Matt

  • @bucktoyota
    @bucktoyota Před 7 lety +8

    nice production quality. Very good techniques. But what kind of legitimate machinist uses a Harbor Freight tape measure?

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety +1

      HAHA! That was a good one. Well said to. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best Matt

    • @bucktoyota
      @bucktoyota Před 7 lety +1

      Centurial Inc I hope you weren't taking my joke too seriously. I assume that you use the tape measure just for rough cutting and getting stock close to size before Machining and use better measuring equipment for things that are more critical. but it was a very good video thank you.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety +2

      timothy harden , I did not take it to serious. You gave me a good laugh. That's right it sits by the band saw 90% of the time. All other measurements are done with a decent caliper or dial indicator as usual. No problem. I have much more to come. Best Matt

    • @Flatlinerrr
      @Flatlinerrr Před 5 lety +1

      Hey now, tape measures brands don’t really matter, calipers and tape measures are reference only. In my case tape measures get destroyed easily in a production tool and die tool room, I use a harbor freight tape measure on the rare occasion I use a tape measure. If you’re measuring for accuracy that’s when I’ll use my mics which are all starret, b and s, and mits. But like I said with a tape measure there’s no point in paying more than a couple bucks for it

  • @MrKim524524
    @MrKim524524 Před 7 lety +1

    very good information and good video but will tell me what brand of milling machine you are using

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety +1

      Grizzly mill. G0759 with DRO and stand. Thanks for watching and commenting.
      Best Matt

  • @gabbermaikel
    @gabbermaikel Před 4 lety +1

    just a tip here. But if you want to make sure you dont sand it uneven look up walking around the barrel, tech ingredients has a part about it in the thermal epoxy video. Look from about 3minutes on. And he also shows you a cheap way of getting a pretty flat surface for cheap in that part as wel. And he is going to hand lap a piece of heatsink with it. Pretty good information for people that want to do this and i think a better solution then doing this as you wil be getting much more even sanding.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      Very good comment. Thank you. I always wanted to do some lapping. Specifically the three plate method. OxTool did a fantastic video on that and I think i'll give it a shot one day soon. Best Matt

    • @gabbermaikel
      @gabbermaikel Před 4 lety +1

      @@centurialinc the 3 plate method is offcourse the best way to check, but depending on what you want to do it might not be needed. But i found the walking around the barrel method a pretty smart 1. A person can never exactly tell where and how he puts the pressure and be sure its even. So by rotating the part and yourself you get a nice even sanding action. I kind of knew about the method but not exactly till that guy on youtube showed it, it made sense to me then.

  • @johnnybarbar7435
    @johnnybarbar7435 Před 7 lety +2

    The sandpaper process you are using will lower the edges and corners of your workpiece

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety +1

      Good observation! And it did. It was small less than a half thou, so small in fact it was hard to detect with the indicator we had. But none the less it did happen. You will be happy to hear we picked up a surface grinder and will be doing a 123 block reloaded video in the future. I can't wait to see how much better we can do! Thanks for watching and commenting. Best Matt

    • @MysticalDork
      @MysticalDork Před 7 lety

      You can get very good results from sandpaper, but you have to be careful not to have any lifting of the paper, since that will cause errors in the edges of the part. The thick double-sided tape caused a "hammock" effect as you got near each piece of tape. Either use a proportionally much larger piece of sandpaper and avoid the edges, or stick the paper down using some other method that doesn't cause lift - I've used wide painter's tape from above, sticking it to the gritted side of the paper. This way, there is nothing under the paper to cause it to lift.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety

      That's a solid suggestion. I recently re worked a vacuum pump using the sand paper method and decided to address this issue. I grabbed some 3M spray adhesive and that did the trick. A little acetone took the residue right off the surface plate when I was done. Thanks for watching and commenting.
      Best Matt

  • @PhilippMaack
    @PhilippMaack Před 7 lety +3

    Really great video I must say!
    But...
    even if it´s cold or your hands are getting dirty, never ever use gloves!
    ...or at least please don´t show it to the public and those who still learn.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety

      Good comment! And you are 100% right. It was a slip of mind relay and that is all it takes to have a tragedy. And after I was done with the project I had realized my mistake. Thanks for looking out for us and the new people out there.
      Best Matt

    • @thaneirwin4688
      @thaneirwin4688 Před 7 lety

      Its been 4 weeks, but I'd disagree. Personally and in our workshops you always wear gloves unless measuring or working on a lathe in such a way that you must bring your hands off of the controls and close to the work. If you are trained to never go near rotating equipment with gloves you will be 100% fine. They're no issue when your hands aren't going within 1m of the cutter. As long as you are aware and use good practices there is no problem with gloves in the real world.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety

      ***** Your correct. Safety is relative to proximity. The point being made is that beginners are often forgetful and careless. That's how a hand with a glove gets to close to the work. It's not a problem for those who are experienced. But the video was for beginners and that was the mistake. Thank you for the comment. Best Matt

    • @thaneirwin4688
      @thaneirwin4688 Před 7 lety

      Either way, nice video. Great instructional type build log.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety

      Thank you. A fresh video is coming out this week. Hope to here from you on that one. Best Matt

  • @deckmonkey1459
    @deckmonkey1459 Před 4 lety

    I'm not a machinist, but why would your hands be anywhere near the cutter or the chuck to get gloves caught in? That's like saying it's dangerous to wear gloves and use a sawsall because they might get caught in the blade.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety +1

      The video dose not portray distance very well. The camera angle and lens flatten the image. In reality my hand only comes close when the machine is off and is very safe. If the machine is on my hands are at least 6 inches away from the cutting tool. Which is very safe. Also an experienced user will be fine no matter what they are or are not wearing. In my 13+ years of doing this. I have had more injury's from sharp edges and small cuts than from any other possible injury. The gloves have eliminated these types of injury's and I will continue to use them for that reason. Thank you for the comment.

  • @cylosgarage
    @cylosgarage Před 7 lety

    You mentioned not using endmills in drill chucks. Is it just for accuracy or is there another reasons?

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety

      Yes mostly accuracy. We wanted this block to turn out as accurate as we could. There are other issues such as holding power. Drill chucks slip if they are over loaded. You can slip collets as well but it takes a lot more force. And finally is working volume. A drill chuck takes up a lot more space than a collet. So if you have a small machine like ours it is a huge problem. The only benefit to using a drill chuck in this manner is convenience during tool changes. But that convenience could be nullified by a bad part in the end. Thanks for watching and commenting.
      Best Matt

    • @Rover109able
      @Rover109able Před 7 lety

      I bent my drill chuck arbor using it on the mill, I only use Collets for milling!

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety +1

      That will happen. A valuable lesson learned I bet. Collets are the best I will say.
      Best Matt

    • @Rover109able
      @Rover109able Před 7 lety +1

      Centurial Inc
      yes they are , I some time use them for precision drilling !

    • @mathewmolk2089
      @mathewmolk2089 Před 6 lety

      They break half the time.

  • @myeyesropen1150
    @myeyesropen1150 Před 6 lety +2

    Could you not have just used a known accurate 123 block to indicate and sqaure the block

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      Sure, I don't know how well that would work. But that is a similar technique to the machinist square.
      Thanks for watching and commenting.
      Best Matt

    • @myeyesropen1150
      @myeyesropen1150 Před 6 lety

      Centurial Inc. Sure thing.. Maybe I am wrong it just made sense when I said it out loud because you were making a 123 block. Meaning set a 123 block down as a parrelel to indicate one face to get it square then use that known square surface as a reference face to indicate and square the rest.. But I would have to try it myself before I would swear by it. Just a thought. Thanks for responding have a great day and Merry Christmas to you and your family

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      Thanks, You too. I appreciate most any input. We are working on a fresh video right now, hope to hear from you on that one.
      Best Matt

    • @chemicallust77
      @chemicallust77 Před 6 lety

      With the amount of time/labor involved in making these...I could just order a set of them on Amazon for less than $20...and they're already case hardened...js

    • @stevesigma
      @stevesigma Před rokem

      The Journey is the Goal. @chemicallust77

  • @intjonmiller
    @intjonmiller Před 7 lety

    I hope everything is okay. Haven't seen anything from you for a while.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 7 lety +1

      I know it has been quite on the channel. Keep this in mind. There is a calm before every storm. I appreciate you keeping an eye on us Jon. Thank you.
      Right now we are learning more about film making to deliver better material to you and our other supporters. Also we working on side projects to fund the sports car. All in all things are slow but latter this year and all next year we will be ramping things up, a lot! Keep an eye out for that.
      Right now, that things are quiet and slow, is there anything you would want to see? Just let me know and maybe we can make it happen.
      Best Matt

  • @robertbutler8004
    @robertbutler8004 Před 2 lety

    What's with the girly gloves?

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 2 lety

      We get that a lot. I like wearing gloves when I'm machining.

  • @matthewmartin2287
    @matthewmartin2287 Před 6 lety

    Nice video...What mill are you using?

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting.
      Grizzly G0759
      Best Matt

  • @mikejacobs399
    @mikejacobs399 Před 2 lety

    the setup you perform in the mill vice is not required and a big waste of time. I have no idea why you would do all that. and 1.5 tho on a 1/2/3 block is not good in my opinion. If its not within 10's its not good enough

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 2 lety

      We did that in order control squareness of the sides. It was within 10s the 1 and half thousandths was the final dimension and as stated in the beginning of the video the actual size doesn't matter. Just that the blocks are the same and the sides are parallel and square. At the end you can see we test indicate the sides and less than 5 tenths was indicated on the 2 inch side. Less than .00025" per inch squareness and parallelism.

  • @rok1475
    @rok1475 Před 4 lety

    I am curious, with so many comments from people doing this for a living pointing out all the things you have done wrong, why do you still have this video posted ?

    • @gerdmeel1134
      @gerdmeel1134 Před 4 lety +1

      There may be better techniques for squaring a block (oxtoolco has a great video) but by indicating it in I would get it under 2 tenths in squareness on my mill. Using cold rold surfaces as reference it depends on luck though.
      People concerned about gloves should never fly anywhere because a plane crash is far more likely than an accident caused by gloves. Many professional machinists use gloves all the time. It all comes down to common sense and behavior. Once in my life I got cut by a tool. That was in my first week. Now if my hands go even near moving parts the e stop is pressed and I am fully aware what BOTH hands are doing. It's similar to electricians doing live work. You just have to stick to protocol. The only time the gloves come off is when using my facing head. Which is very dangerous to use anyway.
      Also grinding on a shop surface plate is fine. I personally don't do it but I plan on keeping the next to dispose plate exactly for that purpose.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Gerd Meel very well said. I could not have said it better. Best Matt

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      Well I do this for a living too. You have to be careful with the comments section. most people behave differently behind a computer screen than they do in real life. Most of these comments are self serving. They point out why I suck and the writer is better. But the writer dose not take into consideration that this is my personal opinion and skill and I am free to show them exactly as they are. That's the point of CZcams. It's about showing what YOU do. I stand by this video cause it works very well for me and I'm sure it will serve others very well too. Thanks for the comment. Best Matt

  • @robertbutler8004
    @robertbutler8004 Před rokem

    What's with the poofy gloves?

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před rokem

      Those are just the ones I had at that time. I've switched over to a different brand.

  • @brandonrecknagel998
    @brandonrecknagel998 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the video! And don't worry, I wear gloves too. If you're smart, you keep one hand behind your back while you're cutting and turning one dial at a time with your other hand. And never put your hands near a rotating tool with gloves on. I've been learning from real machinists for more than 10 years, and about 30% of them wear gloves.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 3 lety

      Your welcome. Thanks for saying that. I had the same experience when I was learning. I don't know why everyone is so scared. Good technique is safe all the time and if your taught that, then glove are just fine. Yes never put your hands near anything that is spinning. Thanks for the comment and watching. Best Matt

  • @ClownWhisper
    @ClownWhisper Před 6 lety

    1 2 3 blocks are the *staple* NOT telling (stable) lol

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      Ha :) "Stable" As used as an Adjective in the English language.
      Adjective: "stable is relatively unchanging, permanent; firmly fixed or established; consistent; not easily moved, altered, or destroyed."
      Staple will work as it's definition, as used as an adjective, can give the proper idea. But I prefer it my way.
      Best Matt

    • @ClownWhisper
      @ClownWhisper Před 6 lety

      Centurial Inc (*1 2 3 blocks are the stable of any machinist*), is not a sentence. Nice try though lol

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      Clown Whisper Your a tough customer to please. It's a saying. Similar to any other saying. Such as "every now and again" or in texting "thx". If taken literally it is nonsense. So in a literal situation your right a 123 block is not the foundation of a machinist. But i still prefer it my way.
      Best Matt

    • @ClownWhisper
      @ClownWhisper Před 6 lety

      Centurial Inc it takes Integrity to admit when you've misinterpreted a common saying. Have a great day

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      Thank you. I stand by my mistakes. They make me who I am. I have revisited this project and did some DIY carborizing. I hope to hear your thoughts on that one. Look for that in a week or so. I am also preparing a video about the cnc machine I built. It now has auto tool changing and think people are going to love it..
      Best Matt

  • @ClownWhisper
    @ClownWhisper Před 6 lety +2

    This is not the way to square a piece of stock

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      The block turned out to be very square, which means, yes this is in fact one way to square a block. Thanks for watching and the comment.
      Best Matt

    • @ClownWhisper
      @ClownWhisper Před 6 lety

      Centurial Inc if the blocks 4 sides are square to each other abd to the two parallel ends it's purely luck! You need to float each side against a press flattened edge. Using a piece of copper wire or brass welding rod are typically used. You square off one end while holding the othe face/jaw with the rod. This removes any deviation from its contact with the jaw. You keep doing this for each side until all sides in the long axis are square . Finally clean up the two ends with the side of an end mill laying the part on parallel.
      It's hard to imagen this process there should be a few videos on doing this

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      Clown Whisper, that is a good technique for controlling the results, and i was very aware that process. Off camera i had adjusted or tramed the vise. Then checked to see if that process would be necessary by checking the vise face with my test indicator. The vise was very accurate and from experience with the vise i knew it would be reliable. It looks like a 123 block video #2 should be done. And ill do a batch of blocks to see how the process i used holds up over time. Maybe make 10 parts? Maybe use other techniques and compare? What do you think?
      Best matt

    • @ClownWhisper
      @ClownWhisper Před 6 lety +1

      Centurial Inc sounds good to me
      I'm not trying to argue but you showed how out of perpendicularity The Edge and top or by shining a light under it. I seriously don't understand how you could make that perpendicular without floating the one jaw.
      Maybe I'm crazy

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 6 lety

      Clown Whisper Ok, I'm game. This weekend ill set up and run. I'll work through it all on camera.
      Best Matt

  • @nathanielharms9931
    @nathanielharms9931 Před 5 lety

    No

  • @phillipwest2478
    @phillipwest2478 Před 4 lety

    Why make these blocks? They are sooo cheap on eBay to buy. Sure, they are probably made in some far off land sweat shop, but they do the job.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 4 lety

      They are for practice. Thanks for watching and the comment. Best Matt

  • @MV-bo1gv
    @MV-bo1gv Před 5 lety

    Make your own???. Come on......!!!!!

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 5 lety

      Yes. It is good practice and practical. It is a beginners video...... Read the description....???
      Best Matt

    • @MV-bo1gv
      @MV-bo1gv Před 5 lety

      @@centurialinc is more easy buy one, ace......

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 5 lety

      @@MV-bo1gv you can't buy skill.... It was intended for people to use as a learning process. That is it. No where in the video did i say this a better way to make a 123 block. It is not implied or expressed at anytime. Why do you think that?

    • @MV-bo1gv
      @MV-bo1gv Před 5 lety +1

      @@centurialinc Zzzzzzzz....

  • @racismman6922
    @racismman6922 Před 2 lety

    you did a lot of things wrong.

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 2 lety

      That's an old video of ours back when we where learning things and sharing on CZcams. We have come a long ways sense then. But thanks for keeping us straight. We will do better next time.

  • @robotekusa
    @robotekusa Před rokem

    1. Nice gloves 😅 2. A 2.971 x 1.995 x .989 block is not a 1,2,3 block. 3. .0015" out of square is horrendous. Leave the tool making to the pros mr utuber

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před rokem

      1. thanks I love my gloves, recently switched styles to ones that fit tighter. 2. watch the video again the physical dimension is not important and I said that 123 is common and to make them the size you need. 3. .0015" is on dimensional accuracy parallel, flatness and square where all demonstrated to be far better. Leave watching informational videos to people who can pay attention.

  • @EmmetPhD
    @EmmetPhD Před 7 lety

    Сделай сам УСП :)

  • @robertbutler8004
    @robertbutler8004 Před 2 lety

    What's with the poofy gloves?

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před 2 lety

      They are just what I had. And I prefer to ware gloves.

  • @robertbutler8004
    @robertbutler8004 Před rokem

    What's with the poofy gloves?

    • @centurialinc
      @centurialinc  Před rokem

      I like wearing gloves. I've switched over to a better type lately. But those are what I had at the time.