Monster Cane Mill Restoration: Mounting Pressure - Pressing off The Big Drive Gear

That thunderclap was nuts, and your reaction to it was priceless. Thanks for persevering through the muck of that process, and documenting it for all of us to see.

Congratulations on your Retirement Keith!

The look on your face to report the shaft had popped said it all. Well done !

The irresistible force meets the immovable object - well done Mr Rucker!

Good morning Keith! We knew you would win in the end. Have a great week!

The feeling of accomplishment when something finally pops loose is amazing.

Nothing can resist you if you have this level of commitment, skill and experience behind, great job, cheers from Italy 🇮🇹

What a great portable press you have made. That thunder and your reaction was pretty funny! Amazing to watch you put that 100 ton on that drum and make it move.

Yes, I for one was eagerly awaiting for that initial snap, crackle and pop as the shaft finally moved. Good to see round two toward the finale. Thanks Keith for all you do.

Nicely done! Wishing you well on your rapidly approaching retirement!

One megaNewton sounds more impressive than 100 tonnes! I love watching you work through these problems and always impressed by your craftsmanship.

I occasionally watch another channel that uses crazy pressures and was cringing with you so close to that rig.

Once again Keith, you have categorically prevailed. To prevail is always the objective. Thanks for sharing

That little snap when it let go is the most satisfying sound in the universe when you have been struggling with a stuck on part. I work on antique farm equipment, like 50 - 70 ++ years antique. Constantly encountering stuck parts from small to really big: you have the formula, oil, heat and big hammers. Especially of the hydraulic kind. Thanks for letting us ride along on this wild ride👍

Whenever faced with a irresistible force vs. Immovable object problem, Keith always wins!

Hey Keith, Oh how I love big and heavy and old too. I have worked in these situations as most of my profesional working life. Pure feel good look on your face when you started to get that piece to start moving. Just like a kid in a candy store. Pure bliss my friend.Jigs and fixtures, Fixtures and Jigs. All built for a special job and NEVER TO BE THROWN OUT as they may collect some dust but guaranteed will find a use downnthe road. My 45 year experiance proves that for sure. Well done Keith. Happy machining and welcome back to your well appriciated shop. I am sure they all miss you when you are not here for their daily lovin my dear friend.

Every time I think "that's BIG" you come up with something bigger. Great work.

Well done getting that monster apart!

This job falls under the heading of "heavy duty!"What's next, Keith, rebuilding triple expansion steam engines in old ships? This was a great demo of the judicious use of applied force.

I have lots of appreciation for Keith's ingenuity, skills, and persistence. Perhaps he should patent that press frame design.