James Mayer
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Why I’m Remaking My Bench Drawers
A few videos ago I made some draws for the long work bench, however, they didn't turn out the greatest. So I'm remaking them! With thicker material, stronger joints and a new tool!
Socials:
Feel free to send me some of your projects to my Instagram: @James.Mayer1
- Instagram: james.mayer1
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jamesmayer125
Chapters:
0:00 - I'm Ashamed!
0:31 - Lets Get It Started!
1:00 - NEW TOOL!
1:18 - Frame It Up
2:00 - Draws x10
5:11 - Slides x20
6:55 - Bit of a Squeeze
7:35 - So Long
Music Credit:
Desert Druids:
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/desert-druids
License code: NQGGM3E4KAI606VT
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Відео

Cheap Bandsaw First Impressions // Hafco BS-4A Bandsaw
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Howdy! Today we are taking a look at the Hafco BS-4A Metal Bandsaw, Ill be assembling the bandsaw and going through what it can do out of the box. Thanks for watching, Leave any questions in the comments! UPDATE: Thanks to some comments below, the vice just needed tightening up and it now holds everything good enough. Feel free to send me some of your projects to my Instagram: @James.Mayer1 Soc...
Beginners Welding Cart // How To
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G'day! Today we are making a simple welding cart than anyone with a welder can make. I'm making this using 30x30x2mm box section for the frame, some sheet steel and some round tube. Hope you enjoy this video and let me know if you have any questions in the comments! Thanks for Watching! Feel free to send me some of your projects to my Instagram: @James.Mayer1 Social Media: - Instagram: instagra...
Is a $600 Welding Table Worth It?
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I bought a welding table form Hafco and today I’m going to see if it’s really worth the money from a DIY Perspective. The table sells for about $650 as a kit with a bunch of accessories. It is quite a job to get it all together. So let’s see the final outcome! Thanks for watching, feel free to ask any questions in the comments! Social Media: - Instagram: james.mayer1 - TikTok: www...
Change Your Own Brake Pads // How to (VT-VZ Holden Commodore)
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Changing Brake Pads in your Holden Commodore can seem like a daunting task but I promise you it couldn't be any easier! Follow along on this how to guide and you'll be stopping before you know it. Thanks for watching! If you have any questions let me know in the comments! Social Media: - Instagram: james.mayer1 - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jamesmayer125 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro and Too...
Making a Really Big Workbench!
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I've just moved house and I Built a 6 Metre Long Workbench for my new shed. The frame is a simple design made from pine i was able to get at the hardware store. Im absolutely stoked with the end result! No matter where you put a level it is perfect and the finish on it is just spectacular to the touch. Thanks for watching! If you have any questions let me know in the comments! Social Media: - I...
Making Clamps for V Blocks!
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Last video i made some V Blocks, so this time i am making some clamps that fit into them. They will be made from Aluminium, Brass and Stainless Steel. The end result turned out far better than expected. Hope you enjoy this video and post a comment below! Thanks Everyone! V Block Video: ua-cam.com/video/fX-y2JTWLt4/v-deo.html Machining Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLrUZSGwSKcu6EY75EnpGxYYZcFMKkdmoM...
Making Machinist V Blocks on a Mini Milling Machine
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Today we will be making some V Blocks on the Bench Top Milling Machine. Machining V Blocks is not a hard but you do need to be quite precise. I'll be using some 45 x 45mm steel bar to make them for him. This will be my first proper milling projects with my new bench top milling machine. Mill Video: ua-cam.com/video/ocYkKqgHhkg/v-deo.html Social Media: - Instagram: james.mayer1 - T...
SIEG SX3L Mini Milling Machine + Machining a Fly Cutter
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In this video I have bought a SIEG SX3L Bench top Milling Machine for the Workshop and we will be going over all the features as well as making a fly cutter as a first project. I hope you enjoy this video, leave a comment below on what you thought! Social Media: - Instagram: james.mayer1 - Twitter: jamesmayer125 - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jamesmayer125 Chapters: 0:00 - ...
Building a Milling Stand on the Cheap (SIEG SX3L)
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In todays video I will be making a stand for my milling machine. When I brought this milling machine I didn't have anywhere to put it, so i decided to build one. The price of the machine already burnt a hole in my pocket and I wasn't going to pay anymore for a stand that i could just make myself. I used some 30x30x2.5mm steel tubing and welded together a simple frame that is extremely strong. T...
Machining a Tailstock Die Holder for FREE!
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Making threads on the metal lathe requires certain cutting tools so instead i made a Tailstock Die Holder to make those threads for me. But the best part is, they do not cost much to make at all. Social Media: - Instagram: james.mayer1 - Twitter: jamesmayer125 - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jamesmayer125 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Making the Die Holder 4:00 - Interruptin...
Goodbye Rover! - The FREE Rover Restoration Episode 6 (FINAL)
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Well its come to an end. After 3 years of working on this car, my time with the Rover is over. Its been a fun journey and I thank you all for watching and contributing to the project! Rover Restoration Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLrUZSGwSKcu7H5BhkiGjWGm0kKtEw9oN5.html Social Media: - Instagram: james.mayer1 - Twitter: jamesmayer125 - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jamesmayer125
Machinist Hammer: My First Lathe Project
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Making a Machinist Hammer on the Mini Metal Lathe This Machinist Hammer was my first project on the mini metal lathe following a guide I found online. I used some 20mm and 25mm Steel Round Bar to make it. It was a fun an easy project to make and I cant wait to make more projects on this lathe Guide I Followed: holbrooktech.weebly.com/steel-hammer-lathe-project.html Social Media: - Instagram: in...
Melting 600 Cans into Ingots!
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Melting Aluminium Cans! I brought a $250 Foundry to melt down some old aluminium cans and turn them into ingots ready for future projects. This project had a series of problems at the start but by the end of it we were melting cans down very fast! Thanks for watching! If you like what you see and want to stay up to date, please consider subscribing. Social Media: - Instagram: jame...
Easy Guide to Changing Spark Plugs and Ignition Coils on a Holden VZ Commodore
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Alloytec's Spark plugs can look pretty daunting to change but its not that hard and can easily be done in a day. In this video ill show you how to do change the spark plugs and ignition coils in a Alloytec engine and save you a ton of money by doing it yourself! Social Media: - Instagram: james.mayer1 - Twitter: jamesmayer125 - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jamesmayer125 Cha...
Rust Repair & Detailing - The FREE Rover SD1 Restoration Episode 5
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Rust Repair & Detailing - The FREE Rover SD1 Restoration Episode 5
Building a Go-Kart Shed!
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Building a Go-Kart Shed!
How to Make Custom DVD Shelves // Beginners Guide
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How to Make Custom DVD Shelves // Beginners Guide
The FREE Rover SD1 Restoration Episode 4 (Ft @HughJeffreys) // Full Interior Clean
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The FREE Rover SD1 Restoration Episode 4 (Ft @HughJeffreys) // Full Interior Clean
Building a Desk from Scratch! (Build IT! Episode 1)
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Building a Desk from Scratch! (Build IT! Episode 1)
How to Build a Sensory Table!
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How to Build a Sensory Table!
Spoke Shave Restoration
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Spoke Shave Restoration
How to Install a Head Unit (w/ Steering Wheel Controls) VY/VZ/Monaro // UPDATED VERSION
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How to Install a Head Unit (w/ Steering Wheel Controls) VY/VZ/Monaro // UPDATED VERSION
Planter Box Build (Solar Powered Truck Style)
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Planter Box Build (Solar Powered Truck Style)
DIY Headphone Stand (Quick Builds #1)
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DIY Headphone Stand (Quick Builds #1)
DIY Wood & Metal Computer Desk! || FREE PLANS!
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DIY Wood & Metal Computer Desk! || FREE PLANS!
The FREE Rover SD1 Restoration Episode 3 (Ft @HughJeffreys) // Test Drive, Fuel and Cooling System
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The FREE Rover SD1 Restoration Episode 3 (Ft @HughJeffreys) // Test Drive, Fuel and Cooling System
2006 Holden Commodore VZ New Rims & Look-over
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2006 Holden Commodore VZ New Rims & Look-over
Installing Gauges in Your Car: A Beginner's Guide (VZ Commodore)
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Installing Gauges in Your Car: A Beginner's Guide (VZ Commodore)
ULTIMATE Amplifier Installation Guide (ANY CAR)
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ULTIMATE Amplifier Installation Guide (ANY CAR)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @music_0173
    @music_0173 2 дні тому

    can somoene please help me, i bought a motor off facebook marketplace, its a 125cc lifan engine and it only hase one 6 pin connector with only 4 pins attached. How the f do i wire it ??

  • @marshelindra1714
    @marshelindra1714 3 дні тому

    you did really good job explaining it! Nice work!

  • @user-rc9dn3ux8y
    @user-rc9dn3ux8y 5 днів тому

    I can’t get to those fucking peice of shit bolt and hoses at the back

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 5 днів тому

      Haha they are a right pain to get sometimes

  • @scottm.842
    @scottm.842 13 днів тому

    This is great!

  • @MrDparker69
    @MrDparker69 17 днів тому

    Brilliant job James, they look great. I personally would paint them. Keep those vids coming mate.

  • @elizabethmayer5674
    @elizabethmayer5674 18 днів тому

    Look amazing James

  • @JamesMayer125
    @JamesMayer125 21 день тому

    UPDATE: Thanks to some comments below, the vice just needed tightening up and it now holds everything good enough.

  • @oliverseibel314
    @oliverseibel314 29 днів тому

    really helpful but what do i do for the constant power for the gauge memory when the car is off

  • @Gumbatron01
    @Gumbatron01 Місяць тому

    I picked up what is effectively the same unit from a garage sale, it was a Herless RF-114 (the model number paying homage to the original Taiwanese RongFu 114) which was manufactured in Taiwan in the early 90s (so >30 years old when I got it). My garage sale find was $60, which I knew was an absolute bargain (I would have been happy to pay $200). I was going to buy one that came up at an auction, but the price got over $500, so I figured it was probably better off at that point to buy new. So, you can probably safely assume that this tool holds its value quite well. Despite being 30 years old, it was still in excellent order and after a little TLC, a new blade and some fiddling with the blade guides it was running pretty well. There are heaps of mods you can make to them. Depending on what tools you have available, I'd recommend: - a custom nut for the bottom of the fixed jaw angle adjustment, so you don't need to be reaching under the machine with a spanner to adjust the angle. - a stop bolt for the angle adjust to easily return it to a precise 90degree cut - Replacing the standard bolts for tightening the angle adjust with more accurately fitted bolts with handles for easy tightening - Squaring up the vice jaws (mine were significantly out of square with the lower face of the fixed jaw having a shallow spot at the pivot end). For this, you'll need a milling machine though, or an adventurous lathe setup (mount a fly cutter or lathe tool in the chuck and the work piece on the cross slide to create a makeshift milling machine). - Take a file or flap wheel to all the rough edges on the castings. Your issues with the moving jaw flapping about look to be that the bolt holding the vice jaw to the nut is very loose. There should only be a small amount of play in the moving jaw, less than a millimeter. This bolt can also be replaced with a better fitting one that has a handle for quick adjustment.

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 29 днів тому

      Thanks for all the info! I’ll definitely look into these!

  • @weazola1
    @weazola1 Місяць тому

    the gauge adapter needs to be 16mm for VF commodores, not 14mm

  • @adhawk5632
    @adhawk5632 Місяць тому

    Nice one mate, I've had the BS-5V for a few years, it's been a good little saw, this should do what you need👍👌🇦🇺( I think not a machinist channel just got a BS-6V too recently)

  • @user-wb2hm4gl7e
    @user-wb2hm4gl7e Місяць тому

    I really like your video good job

  • @brainsironically
    @brainsironically Місяць тому

    remind me... how many countries that use metric have put men on the moon? ;)

  • @mattdebbage3821
    @mattdebbage3821 Місяць тому

    Great job!😊

  • @elizabethmayer5674
    @elizabethmayer5674 Місяць тому

    Love your little trolley. Good job 😊

  • @tails9312
    @tails9312 Місяць тому

    Amazing video james

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 Місяць тому

      Thank you. Appreciate it

    • @tails9312
      @tails9312 Місяць тому

      @@JamesMayer125 no problem are you the one who being friends with hugh jeffreys

  • @DavidWitkowski
    @DavidWitkowski Місяць тому

    Great work James. I recommend you use an oil versus WD-40 for lubrication. WD-40 is technically a solvent, and it cooks off at a fairly low temperature.

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 Місяць тому

      Thanks for the suggestion! I have recently bought proper cutting fluid. That we just all I had at the time. Not the greatest but better then nothing haha.

  • @sevanson1
    @sevanson1 2 місяці тому

    you might consider reviewing your film you’ll find it to be quite all right, with the sound quality is horrible.

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 2 місяці тому

      I didn’t find any issues before exporting, which part isn’t to your liking?

  • @kayeibl9048
    @kayeibl9048 2 місяці тому

    Where did you get your bins? They look so perfect!!

  • @robg5513
    @robg5513 2 місяці тому

    Any reason you chose this over, say, a Vevor one?

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 2 місяці тому

      Taking a look at the vevor. This one is a bit bigger and the top is a little thicker. The base on the vevor doesn’t look the sturdiest. But it doesn’t seem like a bad buy for the price

  • @mattdebbage3821
    @mattdebbage3821 2 місяці тому

    Looks great! Welding in shorts is brave though😂

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 2 місяці тому

      😂 I like to live life dangerously. Welded in a short sleeve the other week, worst mistake of my life. Arm is still red from it haha

    • @mattdebbage3821
      @mattdebbage3821 2 місяці тому

      Yeah thats the UV from the welding... Worse than sunburn!

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 2 місяці тому

      Too right it is

  • @elizabethmayer5674
    @elizabethmayer5674 2 місяці тому

    Looks good James, I think you did a great job 😊

  • @Siddique_Khan
    @Siddique_Khan 2 місяці тому

    First 🥇🏆

  • @dile9288
    @dile9288 2 місяці тому

    Will upgrading the head unit and speakers have a big difference from the old stock system?

  • @Rochesterhome
    @Rochesterhome 2 місяці тому

    What do you use on your stationary tool post center your cutting bits ?

  • @skunkjobb
    @skunkjobb 2 місяці тому

    I just made a smaller one since I didn't have any larger piece of steel. I used a grinding cup wheel in the mill to get a really smooth surface.

  • @mattdebbage3821
    @mattdebbage3821 2 місяці тому

    Great guide. Id say this would work for 90% of cars of this age, they are all very similar.

  • @MrDparker69
    @MrDparker69 2 місяці тому

    James you've done it again. Another brilliant Video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @todcarter110
    @todcarter110 3 місяці тому

    Great Informative vid mate. To be said, the original stereo really needs 2 ppl to remove it easier. Mine was an absolute bastard to get out. Ended up just ripping the whole unit face off and prying it out. My Iso Kit has the front and rear speakers confused which is an easy enough fix, but just so some are aware you can run into a few issues with the balance and fader settings. On my other Commy I have the Iso+Aeropro unit and if I hit vol+ too fast or hold volume+ it skips tracks and or skips to radio, if i double tap the mode button too fast it can also do some crazy stuff! But If i use the buttons slower it all works fine. Do you know how to get steering wheel controls working without the Aeropro dongle? Some units have it built in (So I've read) But I'm having no joy with a JVC That's meant to have it built in. Trying to save $100 but looking more like the Aeropro kit will be needed. Keep up the good work mate. Cheers.

  • @jacobmosel
    @jacobmosel 3 місяці тому

    Good video mate, just wondering if your "check power train" code went away after the ignition coil change, as my VZ Crewman has the same code.

  • @Juikula
    @Juikula 3 місяці тому

    Very satisfying project superbly presented. Looking forward to whatever's getting built on that bench!

  • @jeewoongkim1846
    @jeewoongkim1846 3 місяці тому

    Doing mine right now while watching

  • @moehoward01
    @moehoward01 3 місяці тому

    Keep an eye on that chop saw. Heckuv an arc when you shut it down around 2:10.

  • @BerlinTrainStation1
    @BerlinTrainStation1 3 місяці тому

    New viewer here! I'm watching tons of different workbench build videos to decide what is best for my own workshop. I'm a new woodworker and I appreciate all the insight here. One question, what kind of corner clamps are those? I've never seen that style before. Cheers!

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 3 місяці тому

      Great to hear! Those ones are called mitre and corner clamps. You can get them at Bunnings (if in Australia) Best of luck with your new workshop!

  • @MrDparker69
    @MrDparker69 3 місяці тому

    Hay James. Welcome back. Really really Great job and so enjoyed your video. Keep them coming mate. Take care Danny ( United Kingdom)

  • @flipperth1
    @flipperth1 3 місяці тому

    Get yourself some self-tapping screws. Save a hell of a lot of piloting time!!

  • @adhawk5632
    @adhawk5632 3 місяці тому

    I've got a cut 30 mk11, you'll love it, there great👍👌🇦🇺

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 3 місяці тому

      Good to hear! I haven’t had a chance to use it yet but hopefully I will very soon

  • @mattdebbage3821
    @mattdebbage3821 3 місяці тому

    Wooo😂! James is back 🎉

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 3 місяці тому

      Back and ready to rock!

    • @mattdebbage3821
      @mattdebbage3821 3 місяці тому

      Quality job too. The pride you take in whats just a workbench - filling, rubbing down, varnishing - does you credit. Do you build things like this for a living?

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 3 місяці тому

      Cheers mate! Nah I don’t I actually work in retail full time

    • @elizabethmayer5674
      @elizabethmayer5674 3 місяці тому

      Wow, you’ve done an amazing job James. Well done and so proud of you 😊

  • @driftau9422
    @driftau9422 3 місяці тому

    Hey got a vy and got a headunit but wanting to connect headunit to steering wheel have the aeropro black unit but that's it, from the video sounds like I need another lead

  • @kevmcculloch8894
    @kevmcculloch8894 4 місяці тому

    easy to follow your foolproof guide BUT ......I have a 2003 vy , is it still the top hose I cut through?

  • @rickross9982
    @rickross9982 4 місяці тому

    Does the swc patch lead come in the kit or does it need to be purchased separately? Great vid man im going to follow these steps to install my own

  • @marcvanbos2360
    @marcvanbos2360 4 місяці тому

    Hello James , I have the same milling machine Which milling clamp do you use? Do you use HSS or hard metal cutters on the machine? regards Marc

  • @Ryan_gosling1983
    @Ryan_gosling1983 4 місяці тому

    I got a question for anybody who can answer, I got a Holden commodore Vy and I was just wondering while watching this if it would work exactly the same, I’m a bit paranoid when it comes to this stuff so just wanna double check it would def work if I installed myself

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 4 місяці тому

      Should be just about identical. They are a very similar set up. Hope this helps

  • @thomasvanboening4829
    @thomasvanboening4829 4 місяці тому

    I have to compliment your scientific measuring technique, using various iterations of Back to the Future! :)

  • @ToBeeOrNotToBeHoney
    @ToBeeOrNotToBeHoney 4 місяці тому

    Nice job on your first project. I cringed when you tilted your mill head, I find that tramming the head back to 90 degrees is the hardest part of setting up the mill in the first place. When you see your Fly cutter cutting on both sides of the head (cutting a part lower on one side of the mill) it is a sign the head is not trammed to 90 degrees, and that will affect everything you cut in the milling machine. (I am pretty new to milling too).

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the advice! I’ll definitely look into that

  • @Brock_Landers
    @Brock_Landers 4 місяці тому

    I bought the same general Chinese harness with all of the components for my son's pit bike. I wired everything in the best that I could (it's not clear where all of the wiring goes as none of it is labeled). I wired it all up and the ONLY thing that I did different was I grounded the harness groundimg point to the frame instead of the engine. I even tried to hold it against one of the bolts on the new engine and it still wouldn't crank, but if I hold the starter wire directly to the positive side of the battery it cranks. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, unless the starter switch doesn't work from the get. None of it makes any sense.

    • @JamesMayer125
      @JamesMayer125 4 місяці тому

      Sounds like a challenge. I’m thinking maybe the solenoid is broken

  • @Indythevideomaker004
    @Indythevideomaker004 5 місяців тому

    Wow, you’re so clever at building that shelf mate

  • @jc98103
    @jc98103 5 місяців тому

    Nice bro

  • @stringmanipulator
    @stringmanipulator 6 місяців тому

    great work