Creating a captive nut, time-lapse restoration of a vertical CNC mill and a steam-powered machine shop.
We had a lot of fun with 5 Must-Watch Machining Videos Under 5 Minutes, but sometimes five minutes just isn’t enough time. Hence, here are three must-watch videos for those with an interest in machining and a slightly longer attention span.
1) Another Thread Cutting Video?!
There are plenty of informative machining tutorial videos on YouTube, but few are this polished or entertaining. Check it out and learn how to cut threads and make your own captive nut puzzle:
2) Restoring a CNC Machine
Knife maker Aaron Gough spent 130 hours restoring a 20-year-old used machining center he bought to improve efficiency in his shop. He filmed the entire process and compressed it into this 10-minute video:
3) Old-Time Steam-Powered Machine Shop
In a real blast from the past, David Richards shows off a machine shop powered by steam and flat-belted line shafts. Sit back, relax and enjoy a glimpse into a bygone era of manufacturing:
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