Boss boring machine video

Jim_Rogers · May 12, 2009, 01:54:40 PM

Guys:

I just made my first video about a Boss boring machine.

And I've posted it on YouTube, but here it is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bANhq0WlhQ8

Tell me what you think of it......

Thanks

Jim Rogers

Modat22 · May 12, 2009, 03:26:08 PM

That is too slick 8)

Jim_Rogers · May 12, 2009, 03:35:34 PM

I got this email from a former customer who bought a Boss boring machine and they wanted some instruction of how to use it.

I wrote this big long email which probably took an hour or more to write.

So, I used the email as a script for the video.

I intend to do part two showing how to bore a hole for a mortise. It will include some laying out of the mortise.

But I haven't finished editing it, yet.

Thanks for your comments.

Jim Rogers

Modat22 · May 12, 2009, 03:41:30 PM

honestly makes me want to buy one.

Jim_Rogers · May 12, 2009, 03:58:09 PM

Well this one is for sale...... see Timber Framing Tools for sale list in For Sale section for price..... Click here for link

beenthere · May 12, 2009, 08:22:31 PM

Fascinating.
Only question that came up in my mind, was which chuck was for softwood and which for hardwood. The faster or the slower one.
I think I know, but it was left a bit up in the air in the video, (but bet I could figure it out if I watched it again. ;D)

But quite well done.

moonhill · May 13, 2009, 06:18:04 AM

I use the faster one with a 1-1/2" bit and the slower for the 2" bit. There is a third aspect, the threads on the bit's feed screw, that allow further tweaking and more possibilities, not all bits are created equal.

Tim

Jim_Rogers · May 13, 2009, 11:56:43 AM

I've just uploaded the next two videos.

One shows how to layout the sample mortise:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8esluYQbEZg

And one shows boring the mortise with the Boss boring machine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD8sjc202Nk

Modat22 · May 13, 2009, 12:13:35 PM

You should consider selling timber framing videos, you're very good.

metalspinner · May 13, 2009, 12:16:18 PM

Thanks, Jim!

Nice videos. That should be a helpful sales tool, as well.

Rooster · May 13, 2009, 12:59:50 PM

Attaboy! Jim!

It's nice to put a "face with the name"....which reminds me, we'll have to start reading your posts with a NE accent!! ;)

Nice job!

Rooster

Jim_Rogers · May 13, 2009, 01:02:01 PM

Quote from: Modat22 on May 13, 2009, 12:13:35 PM
You should consider selling timber framing videos, you're very good.

Well, you know to tell you the truth, I have really thought about doing just that.......

Not a bad video camera for $49....... radio shack discounted old model......

Stumpkin · May 14, 2009, 10:37:29 PM

Quote from: moonhill on May 13, 2009, 06:18:04 AM
I use the faster one with a 1-1/2" bit and the slower for the 2" bit. There is a third aspect, the threads on the bit's feed screw, that allow further tweaking and more possibilities, not all bits are created equal.

Tim

I use the faster one with a 1" bit for peg holes and the slower with the 2" bit for mortices.

Nice job on the videos Jim.

Raphael · May 15, 2009, 12:12:11 AM

I use the fast one for peg holes as well.
Otherwise it's a low speed (high torque) gear and either coarse threads for soft woods or fine threads for hard.

Jim_Rogers · May 15, 2009, 08:29:16 AM

Thanks for the tips about using the different speed chucks for different sizes. I had never heard that before, but it makes complete sense to me.....

Brad_bb · May 17, 2009, 11:23:12 PM

Nice videos Jim. I was impressed with the fancy editing too! I think if you made a bunch of videos on DVD, there'd be some interest. I know after my mill rule class I was trying to find a video on square rule and scribe rule with no luck. There is a good video on sandpaper sharpening I have by Mike Dunbar (the guy who makes the windsor chairs), but I'm sure you could do your own too to include other methods like stroping etc.
I think for newbies in TF'ing, there is a lack of good video material. Hey maybe after you do some video's, you could hook up with other related skills people and make more video's, like Thomas Massie - stone work, slate roof, solar power, geothermal, chimney/fireplace building, wood pellet heating (you know what I mean if you've read his blog)?

Jim_Rogers · May 18, 2009, 01:36:16 PM

Anyone having any trouble with the sound on these videos?

I had someone say that they could barely hear me.....

Jim Rogers

Radar67 · May 18, 2009, 01:38:17 PM

The first video was soft. You had your face pointed away from the camera. The last two were okay. I had to turn my volume up to half, but I always keep mine low.