Reproducing 100-Year-Old Machine with Amazing Results - Full Build from Offcuts

We had a ball mate! Thanks for having us!

It was so refreshing to hear - "we've tried this and it worked out perfectly", rather than all the extra drama other youtube makers will create out of nothing. Thank you for that!

My great grandfather, a machinist born in 1884, passed one of these down through the family. I remember playing with it as a kid not knowing what it was. I just liked playing with the mechanism. My brother became a machinist, I became an engineer and we finally figured out what it was for. Oh, the one we inherited was foot pedal-powered.

One of the things I love about this channel is the little touches like the mounting screws that show Neil's artistry as well as his engineering.

The idea of having friends over for a few days to build something like this feels like heaven to me.

Hi Neil I always hit like before the video even starts. I know it's gonna be good. No obnoxious music or silly attempts at being cute or funny. Just good info filmed & cut very well. Originally I came for the scrap wood projects but have enjoyed watching you branch out into all sorts of other disciplines. Well done sir and as always, thanks for sharing.

I don't do machining, just woodwork, but watching your videos makes me want to learn how.

As soon as you said "You won't believe what I'm going to power it with", I had visions of a sewing machine motor. Between sewing machines and treadmills, you can build and power a LOT of machinery and tools, usually for next to nothing. Treadmills especially, everyone is aching to get rid of theirs. They will usually give it to you, and you're a hero to them for taking it. Sewing machines can be had very cheaply at flea markets and second hand stores. Lots of parts there, too. A beautiful machine, As soon as I saw you working with the sheet brass, I thought "Oh, THIS is going to get a lot of work!". Thanks for once again showing us how beautiful things are made. I'm jealous of this one. Like usual.

Pask - I have no plans to work in metal and had no idea what you were building until about minute 22, but I thoroughly enjoyed the video. It is a testament to you filming and editing skills. I especially like the 3d segments showing highlighting each piece. Well done!

I've watched several die filer kit builds, but seeing the three of you fabricate that from scratch was incredible.

FWIW, the reason for the flat on the shaft with the set screw isn't to prevent slipping -- it's to help ensure you can actually remove the pulley later and the burr raised by the set screw doesn't interfere with that.

Just found your channel today; sorting the start build of a pair of Nick's kayaks. Spent the day watching it all. Gotta say, your videography style is super easy to watch, especially when you time plus 1.25 speed. No wasted boring time watching a man saw. Just nuts n bolts and easy to understand content. Brilliant, Sir.

I can’t believe that such machine could be home built. Such a cool and very useful tool!

ALWAYS expanding. A problem and an elegant solution to it. Wood and metal married with fine craftsmanship😊.

Neil, it’s a real joy to watch the progress you’ve made in your shop and as a maker. It’s thoroughly satisfying to see your builds complete and it makes me happy to get the chance to watch you’re attention to detail show through in your work. Thank you for sharing.

Another wonderful project. Machining and tool making combined, can’t go wrong. I enjoyed watching you, Corin, and Keith work together on this. Collaborations between talented craftsmen yields awesome results.

Lathe work is always appreciated. I love how you just pull out a piece of "scrap" wood and it's one the most beautiful pieces I've seen. You guys are really lucky down there.

Fantastic job and we all had a blast making it mate 👍💥💥💥💥

What a neat project. All 3 of you did so well and it was obvious you lot were having a wonderful time. Great filming & editing, it felt just like I was in the shop with you. Something I want to mention, Neil, is how wonderfully organized your shop is. I have enjoyed watching it grow over the years and thought it awesome that you have your separate sections. But watching this made me realize how efficient it is. All 3 of you were able to work without falling over each other. Thanks for sharing this, Neil. It was a treat and your explanations made so much sense. It was fun.

With tools and mates anything is possible. This was so much fun to watch. Thanks for making it.