Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org Courses

Micrometer Basics - Use, Care and Calibration

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Learn to use, maintain, and calibrate micrometers for precise measurements in machine shops, covering types, parts, reading techniques, and proper care.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Install a MRCOOL Mini-Split Air Conditioner

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Step-by-step guide for DIY installation of a MRCOOL 36,000 BTU mini-split air conditioner, covering unboxing, mounting, drilling, compressor setup, and system features.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Machine Day: Grob Model B3 Band Filing Machine

Discover the Grob Model B3 Band Filing Machine as Keith Rucker showcases this vintage machinery, explains its features, and demonstrates its operation in his workshop.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

John Deere "Amazon" Cane Mill - Making a New Pattern for the Main Roller

Discover the process of creating a new pattern for the main roller of a John Deere "Amazon" Cane Mill in this detailed woodworking demonstration by Keith Rucker.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Steam Stoker Engine Restoration: Finishing up the Cross Head Slide Way Planing on the Metal Planer

Explore the detailed process of finishing cross head slide way planing on a metal planer as part of a vintage steam stoker engine restoration project.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Goldens' No. 2 Cane Mill Restorations - Welding up Pitted Bearing Journals on Mill Rollers

Discover the process of restoring pitted bearing journals on mill rollers through welding techniques in this vintage machinery restoration demonstration.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

John Deere Amazon Cane Mill - Prepping for Reassembly and Evaluating Damage

Explore the restoration process of a John Deere "Amazon" Cane Mill as Keith Rucker evaluates damage and prepares components for reassembly in this detailed machinery preservation video.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

John Deere Amazon Mill - Putting the Wooden Staves on the New Roller Pattern

Discover the process of attaching wooden staves to a new roller pattern for a John Deere "Amazon" Mill in this detailed restoration demonstration by Keith Rucker.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rumley Steam Engine Governor Repair - Taking it Apart and Evaluating the Damage

Explore the disassembly process of a Rumley Steam Engine Governor as Keith evaluates damage and prepares for restoration in this detailed mechanical repair guide.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pouring Babbitt Bearings for John Deere and Goldens' Cane Mills

Master the traditional craft of pouring Babbitt bearings for vintage John Deere and Goldens' Cane Mills machinery through hands-on demonstration and expert techniques.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Steam Stoker Engine - Making New Pistons

Master precision machining techniques by fabricating replacement pistons for a vintage steam stoker engine using traditional metalworking methods and machinery.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Vulcan Steam Locomotive Repair - Machining a New Steam Chest Valve Yoke

Master precision machining techniques to fabricate a steam chest valve yoke for vintage Vulcan locomotive restoration using traditional metalworking methods.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

John Deere Hercules Cane Mill - Bottom Rollers and a Problem

Discover vintage machinery restoration as Keith Rucker tackles bottom roller issues in a John Deere Hercules cane mill, showcasing traditional metalworking techniques.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Steam Stoker Engine - Finishing the Valve Sleeves and Pressing Them In Place

Master precision machining techniques for steam engine valve sleeves, including finishing operations and proper pressing procedures for optimal fit and function.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Getting Ready for and Teaching a Hand Scraping and Machine Rebuilding Class

Discover the preparation and teaching methods for hand scraping and machine rebuilding classes with expert guidance from VintageMachinery.org's Keith Rucker.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video