Anybody who’s interested in metalworking and machining, and has spent any time online, has likely bumped into “Tubalcain.” And anybody who has encountered his amazing metalworking/machining videos is almost certainly a fan. And what’s not to love? He’s a retired machinist and shop teacher from Illinois who’s capturing a lifetime of working wisdom onto video and sharing these tutorials with the world. There are some 200 videos so far, and they’re all jam-packed with great information, interesting little anecdotes about the tools and equipment, and a no-nonsense, crystal-clear presentation style like only a great teacher can provide. This guy is becoming the world’s shop teacher!
Last year, Tubalcain started a series of Metal Shop Tips videos. These deal with everything from working with basic bench tools to using a metal lathe and flame cutter. Here are a few of the Shop Tips series, to give you an idea of what he has to offer. So far, he has 37 videos in this Tips series. He needs a fanclub.
First of a three-part series on tapping (mostly hand-tapping). Here are parts 2 and 3.
First of a three-part series on care and feeding of drill bits. Here are parts 2 and 3.
First part of a two-part series on transferring holes. Here for part 2.



http://351100.tk/24 When can I see ah! I want to see!
http://351100.tk/24 When can I see ah! I want to see!
Huh, I’ve seen those screw punches before in my dad’s garage and never knew what they were.
That dude is so awesome. He makes me wish I paid more attention in shop class.
I just paíd $20.87 for an íPad 2.64GB and my boyfriend loves his Panasoníc Lumíx GF 1 Cámera that we got for $38.79 there arriving tomorrow by UP S.I will never pay such expensive retail príces in stores again. Especially when I also sold a 40 inch LCD T V to my boss for $657 which only cost me $62.81 to buy.
Here is the website we use to get it all from :
BidsBit.com
I just paíd $20.87 for an íPad 2.64GB and my boyfriend loves his Panasoníc Lumíx GF 1 Cámera that we got for $38.79 there arriving tomorrow by UP S.I will never pay such expensive retail príces in stores again. Especially when I also sold a 40 inch LCD T V to my boss for $657 which only cost me $62.81 to buy.
Here is the website we use to get it all from :
BidsBit.com
This guy is completely golden. He has a whole series on casting and machining a “steam” engine too. Another YT channel I like is myfordboy. It’s basically the same thing, but he doesn’t talk at all. The complete silence lets you really “zone in” to the physical aspect.
Bands metal shopMetal, punk & hardcore shop with official music bands merchandise. 16000 products, low prices, everything in stock! T-shirts, hoodies, shoes, pants and many more.
// What's Trending
Raspberry Pi Design Contest
Maker Faire: Day Two
Seventeen Sneaky Secret Hides
10 Things to Connect to Your Raspberry Pi
47 Raspberry Pi Projects to Inspire Your Next Build
I Have a (Puzzling) Dream
Animatronic Beaker Puppet Lip-Syncs to Tunes
// What's Shared
A better way to slice a pumpkin
DIY Nerf Darts
In the Maker Shed: Minty Boost USB Charger
100 Dollar Store Organization Ideas for Craft Rooms and Beyond
Mad’s Mouse House
Lace Princess Crowns
I Have a (Puzzling) Dream
Play the Rings of a Tree Trunk Like a Record
// Most Commented
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Get Emergency Power from a Phone Line
Resin Casting: Going from CAD to Engineering-Grade Plastic Parts
Ten Tips for Screws and Screwdrivers
Ten Tips for Better Measurement
Makers on TV: Big Brain Theory
Arduino Announces New Wireless Linux Board
Grow: A Portable CNC Router System
Pitches with Prototypes: Solar Tracker
Trending Topics
Get our Newsletters
About Maker Media
Subscribe
to MAKE!
Get the print and digital versions when you subscribe