It's unhealthy and not normal to be this excited to get to see an 17 min video about a planer
@gregmislick1117
5 жыл бұрын
It's OH- KAY, we'll all be in the same ward, so nothing will seem strange at all
@gehteuchnixan69
5 жыл бұрын
Given it's the same for me and many others, it's maybe still not normal, but perfectly healthy :D
@Mike__B
5 жыл бұрын
And yet here I am... watching the video. *sigh*
@juleswebb1885
5 жыл бұрын
I think it's very healthy to not be normal : )
@mayae.7951
5 жыл бұрын
Lol!
@macedindu829
5 жыл бұрын
This video was far more fascinating that a video about changing the knives on a planer has any right to be.
@tomsuica8731
Жыл бұрын
The editing and viedography and animations are breathtaking and that was 4 years ago. This is timeless art in video form.
@carolinewilson7256
5 жыл бұрын
I’m a grandmother in 🇨🇦 and I spent 17:35 minutes watching a man change the cutter on a planer. I loved every moment and I can’t believe I said that but I did! Frank you sir are a master at what you do.
@admiralteddy
5 жыл бұрын
The best part about your videos are how relaxed they make me. :)
@AlipashaSadri
5 жыл бұрын
is it the voice? the nice camera angles? the uber patience of his actions? Magic?
@admiralteddy
5 жыл бұрын
I'd say a mix of his voice and the muffled (or rather turned down) workshop sounds.
@BernardSandler
5 жыл бұрын
That machine is fortunate to have so caring an owner.
@angrylittlespider4593
Жыл бұрын
There's nothing about the title of this video that's even remotely interesting. But this video was freaking fascinating! Frank's attention to detail, his delivery style and voice, his improvising when appropriate, and of course his results are topnotch! (See also rainwater collection, for another example) this whole channel is an absolute gem! I'm so glad I found it!
@davidbales8053
Жыл бұрын
The quality of your videos is remarkable, appreciate the time you spend entertaining and enlightening us
@abefrohman1759
5 жыл бұрын
I love seeing old machines get restored and reused.
@adam03753
5 жыл бұрын
Sausage King!
@Wintergatan
5 жыл бұрын
Master of storytelling
@Makebuildmodify
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I loved the beginning where he animated his old still images.
@erichugh6279
3 жыл бұрын
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@isaiahephraim9858
3 жыл бұрын
@Eric Hugh instablaster ;)
@erichugh6279
3 жыл бұрын
@Isaiah Ephraim I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@erichugh6279
3 жыл бұрын
@Isaiah Ephraim it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much you saved my account :D
@markc7933
5 жыл бұрын
I’m here for two reasons I love your videos but your voice is what I come for. I have a really hard time falling asleep and I watch your turning videos to help. You need to make a video of you reading something so that don’t feel bad using your masterpiece of wood work and video editing for sleeping. But thank you for all three.
@gehteuchnixan69
5 жыл бұрын
If life were an RPG, watching Frank's videos would replenish your mana bar.
@mayae.7951
5 жыл бұрын
Lol! 😃
@emilylindstrom724
5 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@Jesse__H
5 жыл бұрын
You're a very skilled woodworker, but your skills as a film maker are quickly catching up!! I can't think of anyone else on youtube who is both crafting objects _and_ making films about them at this level of professionalism and creativity.
@TheLindsay720
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree although I would suggest you check out Clickspring if you are not already acquainted.
@thesfreader3068
5 жыл бұрын
Lindsay Shaw Yep, and This Old Tony. That's the Holy Trinity
@peacekeeper5119
5 жыл бұрын
I agree, it was a perfect movie to advertise an old machine in an awesome way.
@MrVTer
5 жыл бұрын
I loved the Police Squad reference
@Jesse__H
5 жыл бұрын
@@@TheLindsay720 - you weren't kidding. Holy cow. Anyone reading this who hasn't checked out Clickspring: do so now! He is fuckin unbelievable, and definitely belongs in the same category of professionalism and creativity that Frank occupies. Thanks for the recommend!
@jimchval2331
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only woodworker that has to do maintenance on the machines in the shop, I hate do it but it has to be done to maintain great working machinery.Thank you for sharing this video it makes it less of a daunting task.
@timthomas9105
4 жыл бұрын
One thing I enjoy is being able to take care of my equipment. We didn't design or make them. But cleaning, aligning and sometimes even a full restoration, bringing them back to a usable state is almost as rewarding as making something with them. So far I've restored my table, radial arm, and miter saws. Next on the list is a Porter Cable Jigsaw. They're all Smaller than the equipment you have. But in a 2 car garage, and a hobbyist, they are sufficient for me.
@neatpleats11
5 жыл бұрын
I enjoy listening to the way you monologue your videos. You come across as a pleasant person...
@Uncle_Buzz
5 жыл бұрын
Frank, your videos are so peaceful. Maybe it's your voice. Love the old timey stuff. Cheers! Chris.
@geomiss8889
5 жыл бұрын
Yep,,bout halfway I'd be cursing at inanimate objects..
@kyrg
5 жыл бұрын
For the amount of disassembly involved, 40 years between cutter head changes is about right.
@TrustNotta
5 жыл бұрын
Frank. I really enjoy watching your videos. Most time I watch them it’s about 5am at my shop drinking coffee, sitting in my truck waiting for my employees to get in. There’s something relaxing about your videos/voice that makes them very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼
@Alanbataar
5 жыл бұрын
Having shop space and electrical power for industrial sized equipment really opens up a whole world of tremendous values in equipment. Almost nobody wants that size equipment, so it's priced accordingly. Some friends and I have this sized machining equipment, and none of us regret it at all.
@mwrcrft
5 жыл бұрын
Great video I have changed the blades on my equipment many times but never found it as enjoyable as watching you do it.
@reggiep75
5 жыл бұрын
I dunno about anyone else but I find that I ultra relax during Frank's vid cos he's very AMSR and his voice should be on prescription to calm the world and its worries!
@Undermeman
5 жыл бұрын
That piece of maple was my favorite part of the video.
@Clarkson350
3 жыл бұрын
What a beast those planer are! Last forever
@johnball6050
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a wood shop teacher at a small school. We just opted to buy a Shelix Head instead of replacing our planer during our whole school renovation. Being a small district I end up doing nearly all my areas maintenance and installations. Your video helped tremendously! Thank you!!!
@jasonbell6717
5 жыл бұрын
I like the subtle use of the Naked Gun music for the driving sequence.
@porthose2002
3 жыл бұрын
What so impresses me about your work is how deliberate you seem to be in everything you do. Truly amazing work.
@randyallaway4085
5 жыл бұрын
We have a pre-war Oliver 30" planer at Goby, and the sharpening process is almost exactly the same. It's a beast to watch in action. Thanks for the video, Frank!
@user-er4po1kp5n
5 жыл бұрын
This is just a miracle. The pearl of your workshop.
@ferble-kunsakrrislin9961
5 жыл бұрын
There's something about planers that is kinda hypnotic. The whole skimming away a layer of wood thing it's got going on.
@Twin_Flyer
5 жыл бұрын
Another great video! That alignment jig you CNC'd was great!
@Carterandsontoolworks
5 жыл бұрын
Stories about machinery = the best way to start the week. Thanks for sharing, Frank!
@kenmulvihill1230
5 жыл бұрын
Frank, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Not just because I'm a woodworker (just a hobbyist), but that big green machine brought many memories. I sold and serviced Powermatic machines long before they became "the gold standard". That planer was made in McMinnville, TN, with some of the best cast iron in the US. That sucker was "hea - vy". I wrestled many a plane off the forklift onto the showroom floor. Thanks again. This just made my day.
@Mitch-zr4wb
5 жыл бұрын
Throughout life, every so often you run across people who you know are smarter and more skilled than you are. Almost immediately, you realize Frank is one of those people. Well done Frank.
@edwardquan
5 жыл бұрын
Your attention to detail is a beautiful thing to behold.
@rickcimino743
5 жыл бұрын
it is beyond my ability to comprehend how/why anyone would hit a thumbsdown on this video or any of Frank's videos. Frank, you do all of this and we all benefit for free. Thanks!
@colinpartridge4015
5 жыл бұрын
I was tempted because he downgraded to a single-knife cutter head.
@peterhooper7610
5 жыл бұрын
You're the highest professional engineering/carpenter for fixed the prepared for the planer machine! I call you Prof Harry Howarth!! Well Done!! ;)
@user-fb5tw9yl1t
5 жыл бұрын
Фрэнк !!! Мои поздравления Вам !!! с покупкой станка !!! Желаю что бы он , и все остальные станки и инструменты работали у Вас как часы . С уважением к Вам Иван из России .
@ManuelKampmann
5 жыл бұрын
Frank could narrate just about anything. It would be really relaxing to listen to.
@ctclmichaud
5 жыл бұрын
Sitting here at the fire pit with a glass of wine enjoying the heck out of this video. I too have a PM180 and have had it completely apart. This was like deja vu but without all the cursing. I live a mile from you and have the honing attachment if you want to try it out. Thanks Frank!
@TheOneWhoMightBe
5 жыл бұрын
Gotta love old hardware.
@npigwnl
5 жыл бұрын
“If you’re going to change out the cutter head on your Powermatic planer...” Nope, I didn’t even know what a planer was until I started watching your video’s. I’m just here for the awesome woodworking, soothing commentary and always entertaining editing!
@EMTdrummer
5 жыл бұрын
The range of your skills Frank never cease to amaze me.... nice vid...
@terraincognita8403
5 жыл бұрын
Отличный станок, Вы дали ему вторую жизнь. Сам бы от такого не отказался.
@edwardholmes91
5 жыл бұрын
I don't own a planner or woodshop and yet find this video incredibly interesting and enjoyable to watch. Your voice is very calming too. Keep up the amazing work Frank :)
@dennisdownes9319
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad someone else said it as well, but I love the closeup of that piece of Maple! Great video Frank.
@jacobyunderhill3999
2 жыл бұрын
Love the font change (in vs. out of planer) on the thumbnail!
@rogeraustin8694
5 жыл бұрын
A well set up planer is a thing of beauty. There is so much satisfaction in improving a tool. $450 plus the spare parts seems to be a good deal.
@9Biloela99
5 жыл бұрын
Frank, you are a genius
@jaynegus4526
5 жыл бұрын
I worked at a building supplier that had a big baxter-whitney planer. Contractors were always coming in to get something planed down and that stuff usually was not clean so the planer was dull more often than not. To reduce the time it took to re-sharpen the blades they had a hex nut attached to the center of the hand crank so a drill turning a socket powered the hand crank. I don't know how much time was really saved using this method but the guy in the shop hated sharpening the planer because of all the hand cranking the grinder back and forth. With the modification the planer was sharpened more often - I'm pretty sure it was a 30" model - it was a fantastic machine.
@frankmakes
5 жыл бұрын
I thought about something like that as I was cranking the grinder back and forth.
@jonanderson5137
5 жыл бұрын
It only makes sense to automate the feed of the sharpener, less dwell time means less concentrated heat, less fatigue means more attention. 1 less operation to control manually. Complete win so long as the carriage isn't slamming repeatedly into the frame. I have sprockets that require semi-regular replacement, my gear puller is now drill powered.
@dragoncracker
5 жыл бұрын
@@frankmakes having been around different grinders in machine shops, i would mention that if you decided to run the sharpener off a drill, make sure you can still hear how the grind is going... I know it sounds silly to some but you can tell a fair amount by the sound of the grinds.... just an idea
@We_Reddit
5 жыл бұрын
Watching this from Seoul. I was gonna go to sleep so I can get 7 hours in get up for work tomorrow. Oh well. 6 hrs and 42:25 it is then.
@FOEChico
5 жыл бұрын
여기서 한국분을 만나다니ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ반갑네옄ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm a big fan, too. Sending love from Korea
@sea_above_clouds
5 жыл бұрын
저도 한국인 이예요 ㅋㅋ 생각보다 한국 분들이 여기 좀 있는듯 ㅋㅋ I'm Korean too. lol. This channel seems to have more Korean subscribers than I thought. (I'm also a big fan of yours, Frank.)
@HandToolRescue
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! Awesome.
@TheSuckerOfTheWorld
5 жыл бұрын
Any chance that we might see a machine of that caliber on your channel?
@Kolajer
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheSuckerOfTheWorld I guess the answer spells something like Patreon
@colinpartridge4015
5 жыл бұрын
I sure did. Thanks for the heads up.
@HandToolRescue
5 жыл бұрын
Of course, why not?
@Schreinerpower
5 жыл бұрын
I like the solution that you can sharpen the blades in the cutterhead. I didn't see it before. Greetings from Germany.
@ecrusch
5 жыл бұрын
Informative as always Frank. And the grain shot in that board at the end...wow..... Thanks Frank.
@TheMichaelBJohnson
5 жыл бұрын
Great storytelling as always!
@argonman1
5 жыл бұрын
Nice camera work and good narration, thanks. Gotta keep the old machines working!
@ryan31775
5 жыл бұрын
Best part: the obscure reference to “Police Squad”. Well done, Frank.
@fredschaves
5 жыл бұрын
You're the Morgan Freeman of these types of videos.
@Lee-qp6gf
5 жыл бұрын
LOL, he is.
@frankmakes
5 жыл бұрын
I always tell my kids if you lay down, people will step over you. But if you keep scrambling, if you keep going, someone will always, always give you a hand. Always. But you gotta keep dancing, you gotta keep your feet moving. - Morgan Freeman
@mavos1211
5 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Franks narration all day! Big Clive has that kind of voice too.
@rorylobban4789
5 жыл бұрын
Totally in love with franks narration.
@TrevorDennis100
4 жыл бұрын
I think of Frank more like the 'This Old Tony' of the woodworking channels.
@numekon24
4 жыл бұрын
I really liked this very informative little video. Bravo for your patience in dismantling and reassembling everything.
@mmanut
5 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC JOB ‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸
@skudak
5 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I just got this exact same planer! Bought it for $300 after a school had to get rid of it. I need to get a VFD still to get it up and running, can't wait, this is motivating!
@prototype3a
5 жыл бұрын
What size motor is it? I recently got a VFD for a 14" 5hp Delta radial arm saw that I got for pennies. Running 5hp or more motors off ~220vac single phase makes specing a VFD... "fun".
@skudak
5 жыл бұрын
@@prototype3a I believe it's a 5hp, I haven't started looking at VFDs yet, any suggestions? If it's too much, I have a rotary converter but it's 20' away from the planer and is just one more thing to have running I'd rather avoid
@prototype3a
5 жыл бұрын
@@skudak Long of the short is that you need a VFD spec'd for the input current not the output power. Hitachi drives generally have higher input ratings than the others. ALMOST all VFDs can run off single phase but the 3hp and lower models are specifically designed and sized for it. To run mine, I went with a Hitachi WJ200-055LF which is 5.5kw or roughly 7.5hp when running off 3phase. Most other brands of drives require a 10hp model in order to handle the higher input current when running off a single phase source.
@DaveChurchill
5 жыл бұрын
Great video Frank! It is always nice to hear the story behind the tools. Whenever I see this used in a video now I will remember how much work went into it
@ronhaefner7833
4 жыл бұрын
A well done video and superbly documented the process of changing the cutterhead. Mirrors my experience with my PM 160 planer save for I replaced my 3 knife head with a byrd shelix head. Sold my grinder last year and am very satisfied with the carbide inserts.
@jamielake4838
5 жыл бұрын
So because you thought it was going to cheap you swooped in and got it even though you already had one. That was nice of you
@rippermcguinn
5 жыл бұрын
However my day is going, it's better after a Howarth video. ASMR for the soul.
@BigRock804
5 жыл бұрын
Frank: You did a very good change over. I know it's working very good. As long as you keep the blades sharp you will be very happy. I have a 20" planner and it had straight knives. I changed it over about 2 1/2 years ago and it was a real hard job like yours was. I installed the Byrd helical Head, and I like it very much because I plane a lot of figure woods. It does leave them a lot smother and no chip out. Thanks for sharing.
@Brynn_idk
5 жыл бұрын
This was great Frank. Way to keep old school "cool"! Clever and fun to watch as I have old P.M jointer of this era and enjoyed the similarities. 👍
@walkmanamtc
5 жыл бұрын
POLICE SQUAD! Frank, you are a genius! Thank you for all you do!
@ManCrafting
5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your story telling. Had a few interruptions or this comment would have been yesterday. Always enjoy your videos.
@camiLaloV
3 жыл бұрын
It´s so satisfying watching your work through your videos, they relax me and make me to go out and build something. Thanks!
@paz2263
5 жыл бұрын
You're a very patient and skilled man, it was relaxing and insightful watching you do your work...
@ddm3125
5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea to make your own blade gauge!
@ilanmagen
5 жыл бұрын
High maintenance 450 buck babe, pleasure to grownup in your shop.
@maehay4065
5 жыл бұрын
This was harder to take apart than printer cartridge!!! Awesome looking planer Frank 👍👍👍
@JnC445
5 жыл бұрын
Bad obsession garage plug was cherry on the top, great video.
@alandesgrange9703
5 жыл бұрын
great video. now i know why my planer and jointer have carbide inserts.
@Sludgepump
5 жыл бұрын
This was really interesting Frank! So glad that you choose to share stuff like this.
@Donderi
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mr. Howarth - you continue to be a great inspiration to me
@compulsoryevacuationdevice
5 жыл бұрын
This was really interesting. I mean, that was an insane amount of effort just to change one piece in a $450 machine. I would have just changed the blades any day of the week than have to deal with the hassle of dismantling the whole machine. Hats off to you, sir.
@Wijnamar
5 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, i love those old machines. They always do the job.
@davidm2645
5 жыл бұрын
Frank - I will admit that I got a little excited when I saw this new video. I have a Model 201 Powermatic Planer. They still make them at a cost of $6,300.00. I found mine at a local cabinet makers shop. His shop had burned at one point and this planer was damaged in the fire - mostly by the water and chemicals in it. Was also charred black. I asked if he wanted to sell it as the insurance company replaced it with a brand new 201 planer. I was able to buy it for $700.00. Since I have restored it to like new condition. All that is left is to reassemble the cutter head assembly.
@jfan4reva
5 жыл бұрын
"Mr Howarth, this is our model 180 planer assembly line. We start by placing the cutter head assembly line, then we add all of the other parts as the cutter head moves down the line." (Lol!) Or at least that's the way it seems with some things (like the air conditioner condenser unit on my old Dodge Stratus - $2000 to replace because they would have to disassemble the entire dash!)
@dessertaz5560
5 жыл бұрын
Patience is obviously another strong trate Frank Has:)
@tropicaltanktv
5 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos, Frank, and I'm pretty sure my neighbors heard me bust out laughing when you did that little walk with the blade position guide on your CNC table.
@PaintByMonster
5 жыл бұрын
I have a really small KZitem show where I teach art. I use your videos in my Saturday playlists. I love your work and your sincere and honest expression of yourself and your process. I look forward to each new video and have been a subscriber for a couple years now. Thank you, Mr. Howarth!
@giovannifiorentino8947
5 жыл бұрын
Great production!
@iansloan4261
5 жыл бұрын
Amazingly easy to follow video for me. I'm not mechanically inclined.
@Renville80
5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and I admire the patience you have in working on these machines. The only quibble I have is with the condition of the sharpener power cord. Hope that a proper replacement for the cord is in the cards down the line.
@jwagnermail
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Yellow wire nuts are fine for a very temporary test, but then years go by and you still have the wire nuts, and they get loose and things get sparky.
@sidmatheny8500
5 жыл бұрын
A great video Frank and I see a lot of parts like I used to make when I was a machinist at Powermatic years ago.
@deej19142
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Frank. I had no idea it was that much work to change the cutting head on one of those beasts. Nice job!
@mjarchambeau
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing job filming and explaining your work.
@JohnChapman7
5 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday, Frank!
@edadpops1709
5 жыл бұрын
Wow this reminds me of when i had to change out the drive roller on my 52" sandmaster. Everything had to come off first. The roller had to be taken off with a fork lift it was so heavy. Great project Frank.
@rgarlinyc
5 жыл бұрын
Man, that was a ton of work! Very impressive!
@jcrm05
5 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful machine!
@martinbakker7615
5 жыл бұрын
Dude, you're rocking. Kudos
@makersinthemaking7283
5 жыл бұрын
great job. love the planer.
@mski349
5 жыл бұрын
Dang it Frank, you did it again. Awesome video.
@MrGeroth
5 жыл бұрын
You are THE man. Nice job.
@tamasdedinszky9143
5 жыл бұрын
The part from 0:29 to 0:47 is a gem
@jamesoliver6625
5 жыл бұрын
Frank Don't think of the Shelix head as a splurge. I worked a 15" Delta for almost 20 years before putting one on and It's already paid significant returns in saved time for finish prep over the straight knives. It's the best INVESTMENT in equipment I've made in a long time. I did both jointer and planer at the same time and don't regret a dime of it.
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