Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org Courses

Buckeye Steam Whistle Repair - TIG Brazing Red Brass

Master TIG brazing techniques for repairing a Buckeye steam whistle, focusing on red brass restoration and vintage machinery preservation.

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

Babbitt Bearings - When Not to Pour New: Inspecting and Freshening Up Jointer Bearings

Learn to inspect and refresh jointer bearings, avoiding unnecessary replacement. Master techniques for maintaining vintage machinery efficiently.

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

Re-Facing a Steam Locomotive Try-Cock Valve Seat

Master the process of refacing and restoring steam locomotive try-cock valve seats through detailed demonstration of specialized machining techniques and restoration procedures.

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

Steam Powered Sawmill Friction Clutch Rebuild

Discover the step-by-step process of rebuilding a vintage steam-powered sawmill friction clutch, exploring essential restoration techniques and mechanical principles.

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

Monster Cane Mill Restoration - Making Pouring Mandrel and Babbitt Bearings

Master the process of restoring vintage machinery through detailed steps of creating pouring mandrels, setup rings, and installing babbitt bearings for a Golden's Foundry No. 74 Cane Mill.

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

Fabricating a Custom Coolant Tank for a Sellers Drill Grinder

Learn how to fabricate a custom coolant tank for a Sellers drill grinder through detailed metalworking and welding techniques for vintage machinery restoration.

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

Turning a New Golf Cart Axle on the Metal Lathe

Master the process of crafting a golf cart axle using metal lathe techniques, from material preparation to final precision turning and measurements.

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

1890s Era Metal Planer - Setting Up and Testing Cutters on a Flat Belt Powered Machine

Explore the setup and testing of cutters on a 19th-century metal planer, powered by flat belts. Gain insights into vintage machinery operation and restoration techniques.

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

Making a Custom Cross Bar for a Chain Hoist Trolley - Threading and Milling Tutorial

Learn practical metalworking techniques for creating a custom trolley cross beam, including single-point threading and castle nut milling operations using machine shop equipment.

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

Making a Custom Planer Tool Holder for Apex Type Tool Bits

Master the process of crafting a specialized planer tool holder for Apex bits through detailed metalworking techniques and practical workshop guidance.

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

Cutting Splines on the Horizontal Milling Machine for a Custom Axle

Master the process of cutting custom axle splines using a horizontal milling machine, from initial setup with a dividing head to precise cutting techniques and final measurements.

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

Monster Cane Mill Restoration - Machining Big Nuts and Adjustment Screws

Master detailed machining techniques for creating large-scale nuts and adjustment screws, with step-by-step guidance on facing, drilling, tapping, and threading for vintage machinery restoration.

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

Modern Babbitt Bearing Pour and Machining Process - From Mandrel to Final Assembly

Master the intricate process of pouring a thin babbitt bearing shell into a steel housing, from mandrel creation and tinning to final machining, with practical solutions for common challenges.

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

Machining a Cast Iron Straight Edge Using a Horizontal Milling Machine with Universal Head

Master precision machining techniques for creating a cast iron straight edge using a horizontal milling machine with universal head, exploring essential metalworking skills and setup procedures.

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

Repairing a Greenfield Tap and Die No. 6 Tap Handle - Tool Steel Restoration Tutorial

Master the process of fabricating and heat-treating a replacement jaw for a Greenfield tap handle using A2 tool steel, milling techniques, and precision surface grinding methods.

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