Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org Courses

Machine Shop Basics - Tramming a Vertical Milling Machine

Learn to precisely align a vertical milling machine using efficient techniques and verify accuracy with a test indicator. Gain practical skills for improving machining precision and quality.

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

Installing and Setting New Knives in a Crescent Machine Co. Jointer

Learn precise techniques for installing and aligning jointer knives using a dial indicator, ensuring optimal performance and safety in woodworking machinery.

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

New Tools for the Machinist Tool Box

Explore new machinist tools acquired at a collectors' meet, including tap wrenches, gauges, scrapers, and more. Learn about their uses and unique features for enhancing your machining toolkit.

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

Indicating an Inside Hole and Boring on a Metal Lathe

Detailed guide on using a four-jaw chuck and dial indicator to accurately re-bore holes for new bronze bearings on a metal lathe, with step-by-step instructions and practical tips.

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

Making a Pouring Mandrel for Top Roller Babbitt Bearings - Monster Cane Mill Restoration

Discover the detailed process of crafting a pouring mandrel for babbitt bearings in vintage machinery restoration, focusing on specialized techniques for cane mill rollers.

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

Monster Cane Mill Restoration - Pouring Babbitt Bearings on Main Roller Bottoms

Master the process of pouring Babbitt bearings for vintage machinery restoration, focusing on main roller bottom techniques and practical metalworking skills.

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

Failed Project: Machining Brake Drum Castings for an Antique American Underslung Automobile

Explore a failed machining project for antique brake drum castings, learning valuable lessons in precision engineering and problem-solving for vintage automobile restoration.

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

Monster Cane Mill Restoration - Turning Roller Journals, Pressing Gears and Evaluating Castings

Detailed restoration process of a vintage cane mill, including turning roller journals, pressing gears, and evaluating castings. Learn hands-on techniques for preserving industrial machinery.

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

Fixing up an Old Worn Out Four Jaw Chuck - Turning and Grinding to Get it True Again

Restore precision to a worn four-jaw chuck through expert turning and grinding techniques, reviving its accuracy for machining projects.

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

Machining a 45 Degree Angle on the Metal Planer

Learn to machine a precise 45-degree angle using a metal planer, exploring techniques and tips for accurate metalworking on vintage machinery.

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

Understanding and Using a Taper Micrometer to Measure Angles and Tapers

Learn to measure angles and tapers accurately using a taper micrometer. Master this specialized tool for precise measurements in machining and engineering applications.

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

Monster Cane Mill Restoration - Brazing Broken Nickel Welds on Cast Iron Mill Base

Restore a monster cane mill by brazing broken nickel welds on the main cast iron base. Learn techniques for repairing vintage machinery and preserving industrial heritage.

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

Machining a Replacement Lathe Center Shaft

Learn to machine a replacement lathe center shaft, enhancing your metalworking skills and equipment maintenance abilities.

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

Machining a Custom Motorcycle Seat Frame Bushing

Master the process of creating a custom motorcycle seat frame bushing through detailed machining techniques and practical metalworking demonstrations on a lathe.

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

Metal Planer Crank Handle Modification

Discover techniques for modifying a metal planer crank handle, enhancing functionality and efficiency in vintage machinery restoration.

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