Fabricating Shimano "Deerhead" gear-shifter clamps on a mini-lathe

Making missing and hard-to-get clamps to attach friction shifters for vintage Shimano M-700 derailleurs (Deore XT "Deerhead") using a mini-lathe. There's sawing, turning, boring, and tapping! A mostly silent skip through the many, but not all, small steps: 25 hours (more?) summarized in 9 minutes. A very labor-expensive pair of clamps, but it was worth it 'cause I learned lots, I have them here and now, and no cash was spent. Enjoy the clip.
Cheers.
Jan

[@666IronDuke]

Awesome. Deerhead Shimano stuff is awesome and you saved a pair of probably the most rugged shifters Shimano has ever made.

[@whatwhat6189]

Wow, fantastic work.