Join me as I take a deep dive into my brand-new FF Industrial FF18R mini excavator (mini digger), a Chinese import that I purchased new through a government auction. In this video, I'll walk you through: ? Standard equipment & accessories ? Specifications & pricing details ? How to remove body panels ? Changing the oil & hydraulic fluids ? Adding quick drain oil hoses ? Digging in action! If you're considering getting an affordable mini excavator, or just want to see this machine in action, this video is for you! ? Gear & Tools I Used: Supplies: 14mm drain hose: https://amzn.to/3Xcp8aq 12mm drain hose: https://amzn.to/3Xb00Aw Battery Tender: https://amzn.to/439scYE Tools: Thread Checker Set: https://amzn.to/4iahzJm As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Got questions? Drop them in the comments! Thanks for watching!

In this video I complete the restoration on my 12 inch Atlas Craftsman metal lathe. I reassemble the lathe on its new bench, test all the functions such as back gear, power feed, cross feed, and quick change gear box. Finally, I make some test cuts in a piece of scrap brass. Supplies: Rust Remover: https://amzn.to/3ZI45M9 SEA 20 Machine Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZrjXCx SEA 20 Non Detergent Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZNWOty Link Belts: https://amzn.to/3kQGGIY Shop Towels: https://amzn.to/3yjbRQg WD-40: https://amzn.to/3ITSfHj Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3IWdlVI Blue Tape 1": https://amzn.to/3L1SRxc Blue Tape 2": https://amzn.to/3yjA2OE Primer: https://amzn.to/3kTDqMZ Paint: https://amzn.to/3kVsnmo Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/3F5puX0 Tools: Chuck Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IZN0Gl Oil Can: https://amzn.to/3YqV4pg 15L Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3ITVte1 Hearing protection: https://amzn.to/3IWmgGv Safety Glasses :https://amzn.to/3ZDnLQK Mask/Respirator: https://amzn.to/41MvrCd Wrenches: https://amzn.to/3F45B2I Ratchets: https://amzn.to/3mtzseu Pin Spanner Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IWiYmQ Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro: https://amzn.to/3tKVjiB

In this video I continue the restoration on my 12 inch Atlas Craftsman metal lathe. I restore the headstock and replace the broken drive pully. Supplies: Rust Remover: https://amzn.to/3ZI45M9 SEA 20 Machine Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZrjXCx SEA 20 Non Detergent Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZNWOty Link Belts: https://amzn.to/3kQGGIY Shop Towels: https://amzn.to/3yjbRQg WD-40: https://amzn.to/3ITSfHj Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3IWdlVI Blue Tape 1": https://amzn.to/3L1SRxc Blue Tape 2": https://amzn.to/3yjA2OE Primer: https://amzn.to/3kTDqMZ Paint: https://amzn.to/3kVsnmo Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/3F5puX0 Tools: Chuck Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IZN0Gl Oil Can: https://amzn.to/3YqV4pg 15L Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3ITVte1 Hearing protection: https://amzn.to/3IWmgGv Safety Glasses :https://amzn.to/3ZDnLQK Mask/Respirator: https://amzn.to/41MvrCd Wrenches: https://amzn.to/3F45B2I Ratchets: https://amzn.to/3mtzseu Pin Spanner Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IWiYmQ Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro: https://amzn.to/3tKVjiB

In this video I build a steel bench for my 12 inch Atlas Craftsman metal lathe. Supplies: Self Etching Primer: https://amzn.to/45c6EYw Paint: https://amzn.to/48rDjMy Grinding Wheel: https://amzn.to/3F4K8pL Flap Disc: https://amzn.to/3EWg8fZ Cut off wheel: https://amzn.to/3EYW0K7 Tools: Welder: https://amzn.to/46uOqm3 Metal Cutting Saw: https://amzn.to/3Zz19C9 Grinder: https://amzn.to/3tjM0Za Batteries: https://amzn.to/45adTjS Hearing protection: https://amzn.to/3IWmgGv Safety Glasses :https://amzn.to/3ZDnLQK Mask/Respirator: https://amzn.to/41MvrCd Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro: https://amzn.to/3tKVjiB

In this video I continue the restoration on my 12 inch Atlas Craftsman metal lathe. I restore the quick change gear box and counter shaft assembly. Supplies: Rust Remover: https://amzn.to/3ZI45M9 SEA 20 Machine Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZrjXCx SEA 20 Non Detergent Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZNWOty Link Belts: https://amzn.to/3kQGGIY Shop Towels: https://amzn.to/3yjbRQg WD-40: https://amzn.to/3ITSfHj Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3IWdlVI Blue Tape 1": https://amzn.to/3L1SRxc Blue Tape 2": https://amzn.to/3yjA2OE Primer: https://amzn.to/3kTDqMZ Paint: https://amzn.to/3kVsnmo Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/3F5puX0 Tools: Chuck Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IZN0Gl Oil Can: https://amzn.to/3YqV4pg 15L Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3ITVte1 Hearing protection: https://amzn.to/3IWmgGv Safety Glasses :https://amzn.to/3ZDnLQK Mask/Respirator: https://amzn.to/41MvrCd Wrenches: https://amzn.to/3F45B2I Ratchets: https://amzn.to/3mtzseu Pin Spanner Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IWiYmQ Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro: https://amzn.to/3tKVjiB

In this video I continue the restoration on my 12 inch Atlas Craftsman metal lathe. I restore the carriage and apron. Supplies: Rust Remover: https://amzn.to/3ZI45M9 SEA 20 Machine Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZrjXCx SEA 20 Non Detergent Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZNWOty Link Belts: https://amzn.to/3kQGGIY Shop Towels: https://amzn.to/3yjbRQg WD-40: https://amzn.to/3ITSfHj Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3IWdlVI Blue Tape 1": https://amzn.to/3L1SRxc Blue Tape 2": https://amzn.to/3yjA2OE Primer: https://amzn.to/3kTDqMZ Paint: https://amzn.to/3kVsnmo Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/3F5puX0 Tools: Chuck Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IZN0Gl Oil Can: https://amzn.to/3YqV4pg 15L Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3ITVte1 Hearing protection: https://amzn.to/3IWmgGv Safety Glasses :https://amzn.to/3ZDnLQK Mask/Respirator: https://amzn.to/41MvrCd Wrenches: https://amzn.to/3F45B2I Ratchets: https://amzn.to/3mtzseu Pin Spanner Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IWiYmQ Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro: https://amzn.to/3tKVjiB

In this video I begin the restoration on my 12 inch Atlas Craftsman metal lathe. I restore and revive the cross slide, compound, and tailstock. Supplies: Rust Remover: https://amzn.to/3ZI45M9 SEA 20 Machine Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZrjXCx SEA 20 Non Detergent Oil: https://amzn.to/3ZNWOty Link Belts: https://amzn.to/3kQGGIY Shop Towels: https://amzn.to/3yjbRQg WD-40: https://amzn.to/3ITSfHj Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3IWdlVI Blue Tape 1": https://amzn.to/3L1SRxc Blue Tape 2": https://amzn.to/3yjA2OE Primer: https://amzn.to/3kTDqMZ Paint: https://amzn.to/3kVsnmo Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/3F5puX0 Tools: Chuck Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IZN0Gl Oil Can: https://amzn.to/3YqV4pg 15L Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3ITVte1 Hearing protection: https://amzn.to/3IWmgGv Safety Glasses :https://amzn.to/3ZDnLQK Mask/Respirator: https://amzn.to/41MvrCd Wrenches: https://amzn.to/3F45B2I Ratchets: https://amzn.to/3mtzseu Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro: https://amzn.to/3tKVjiB

In this short I launch my boat for its maiden voyage. Suddenly disaster strikes. Luckily I was prepared. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/ Supplies: Total Boat 5:1 Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3tJJ5H2 Total Boat Penetrating Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3uCo4gP Total Boat Gleam 2.0 Varnish: https://amzn.to/3DipFMG Wire rope/cable: https://amzn.to/3811iaB Swivel Shackle: https://amzn.to/3DiPJHl Crimping Loop Sleeves: https://amzn.to/3uxYb1t Crimping tool: https://amzn.to/36VblO8 Silicon Tube: https://amzn.to/3JPAGaD Tools: Hearing protection: https://amzn.to/3LmsOxL Safety Goggles: https://amzn.to/3wIV5dH Mask/Respirator: https://amzn.to/3wOMBC9 Planer: https://amzn.to/3uC63ir Chisels: https://amzn.to/3uyfRKy Card Scrapers: https://amzn.to/3IHSP8Z Sandpaper Assortment: https://amzn.to/3fWt5c3 Marine Plywood - https://www.boulterplywood.com/ Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro: https://amzn.to/3tKVjiB

In part twenty of this series on how to build a wooden Snipe class sailboat I show how I make a wooden mast from scratch. I mill blanks from left over cypress from the framing of the boat, then laminate and glue the mast blanks. Next I install the halyards, hardware, and winches. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/ Supplies: Total Boat 5:1 Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3tJJ5H2 Total Boat Penetrating Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3uCo4gP Total Boat Gleam 2.0 Varnish: https://amzn.to/3DipFMG Wire rope/cable: https://amzn.to/3811iaB Swivel Shackle: https://amzn.to/3DiPJHl Crimping Loop Sleeves: https://amzn.to/3uxYb1t Crimping tool: https://amzn.to/36VblO8 Silicon Tube: https://amzn.to/3JPAGaD Tools: Hearing protection: https://amzn.to/3LmsOxL Safety Goggles: https://amzn.to/3wIV5dH Mask/Respirator: https://amzn.to/3wOMBC9 Planer: https://amzn.to/3uC63ir Chisels: https://amzn.to/3uyfRKy Card Scrapers: https://amzn.to/3IHSP8Z Sandpaper Assortment: https://amzn.to/3fWt5c3 Marine Plywood - https://www.boulterplywood.com/ Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro: https://amzn.to/3tKVjiB

In part nineteen of this series I complete the hull of my wooden Snipe class sailboat project. I start off by sanding the decks and blending in the rub rails. Then I apply three coats of wood sealer. After the sealer is cured I sand the decks and apply six coats of marine varnish. I let the varnish cure and then sand and apply the final coat of varnish. Next I install the splash guards, forestay mounting point, and chain plate covers. Finally I sand and touch up the paint around the cockpit of the boat. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/

In part eighteen of this series on how to build a wooden Snipe class sailboat I show how to make a tiller and tiller extension for the rudder. I mill the rough parts our of mahogany and then cut them to shape with a bandsaw. Then I hand finish the parts with planes, chisels, and sand paper. Once I layout the attachment points, I drill and install bushings to prevent wear. Finally I mount the tiller on the rudder. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/

In part seventeen of this series on how to build a wooden Snipe class sailboat I show how to make splash guards that mount on the foredeck of the boat. I start off by making a template, and then rough cut the splash guards out of some cherry left over from making the rub rails. Next I show how to scribe the splash guards and fit them to the foredeck. Then I make a center support and show how to calculate the bevels where the guards meet the support. Finally I fasten them to the foredeck. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/

In part sixteen of this series on how to build a wooden Snipe class sailboat I show how to finish the exterior of the boat, as well as install the rudder. Then I show how to mill the rub or spray rails from rough sawmill cherry. Next I pre-drill the rails and then steam them into shape. Finally I attach them with bedding compound and bronze screws. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/

In part fifteen of this series on how to build a wooden Snipe class sailboat I show how to make a rudder from scratch. I detail how to layout the rudder from the class rulebook. Then I demonstrate how it is cut out and shaped. Finally I waterproof and strengthen the rudder by applying fiberglass and epoxy. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/ Supplies: Sandpaper Assortment: https://amzn.to/3fWt5c3 Epoxy - https://amzn.to/2FN7fHp Marine Plywood - https://www.boulterplywood.com/ Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro Hero7 White: https://amzn.to/2ITsqtj

In part fourteen of this series on how to build a wooden Snipe class sailboat I show the install watertight inspection ports or hatches. Then I show how to make cardboard patterns and cut out the marine plywood panels that will make up the decks. Next I epoxy the decks to the deck framework. Finally, I trim the decks down to their final dimensions flush with the sides and deck frames. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/ Supplies: Sandpaper Assortment: https://amzn.to/3fWt5c3 Epoxy - https://amzn.to/2FN7fHp Marine Plywood - https://www.boulterplywood.com/ Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro Hero7 White: https://amzn.to/2ITsqtj

This video is for entertainment only. It is not for flight training or instruction. The video features a quick flight from Lowndes County Airport (KUBS) Mississippi to North Pickens Airport (3M8) Alabama and back. The flight is shown in real time and ground operations are sped up for video length. This aircraft is a 1978 Mooney M20J. It is powered by a 200HP Lycoming IO-360.

In part thirteen of this series I make the daggerboard for my wooden Snipe class sailboat. I make it from 3/8" (9.9mm) 6061-T6 aluminum plate. I shape it using saws, files, an electric planer, grinder and flap disk, and sander. I show how to wet sand the aluminum up to a 2000 grit finish and buff or polish it to a near mirror finish. Then I laminate a handle from black walnut and attach it to the aluminum dagger board using aluminum and brass pins. These pins are epoxied in place and make a nice inlay in the wooden handle. Finally I show how to cut holes in the buoyancy compartment bulkheads to install watertight inspection ports or hatches. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/ Supplies: Round Inspection Ports: https://amzn.to/2T4EIDC Rectangle Inspection Port: https://amzn.to/2z0zC4x Sandpaper Assortment: https://amzn.to/3fWt5c3 Epoxy - https://amzn.to/2FN7fHp Marine Plywood - https://www.boulterplywood.com/ Sander: https://amzn.to/3bmUG2D Sanding Disks: https://amzn.to/2wkDxYT Vacuum: https://amzn.to/2Uw8ktt Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro Hero7 White: https://amzn.to/2ITsqtj

In part twelve of this series, I install the chain plates, show how to use "tick sticks" for flagging off and making the fore and aft bulkheads, and clean up the interior of the boat. I radius all the edges in the cockpit and bevel the chine log to shed water. I also sand to a 220 grit finish in prep to paint. Finally I spray on two coats of primer and start rolling on a third coat. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/ Supplies: Epoxy - https://amzn.to/2FN7fHp Marine Plywood - https://www.boulterplywood.com/ Sander: https://amzn.to/3bmUG2D Sanding Disks: https://amzn.to/2wkDxYT Vacuum: https://amzn.to/2Uw8ktt Rollers: https://amzn.to/3dinA5Y Scrapers: https://amzn.to/3acOx9i Epoxy Mixer: https://amzn.to/3dohJvN Epoxy Cups: https://amzn.to/394S0p2 Fiberglass Tape: https://amzn.to/2WB2SrW Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro Hero7 White: https://amzn.to/2ITsqtj

In this video I show you how to make your own stylish raised planters for vegetables or flowers. These planters are great for getting your garden up to an easily manageable height. They're real back savers. They are also great if your ground does not drain well or you have soil or insect issues that prevent you from planting directly in the ground. Total cost for all the supplies to build four planters was about $200 and total time to assemble them all was about 3 hours. The supplies were ordered and picked up curbside at a local "big box" store. Link to plans: https://drive.google.com/open?id=17QGhZ0k16oRZViDQmo2tQTb4rcWEP7Sv Materials: 2"x3"x8' Studs 5.5"x1/2"x6' Fence Slats Screws Nails Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro Hero7 White: https://amzn.to/2ITsqtj

In part eleven of this series, I install the quarter decks or seat structure. I also permanently install the daggerboard case. Then I bevel the shear line of the boat to the deck structure to prepare it for receiving the decks. Plans & Information: https://snipeusa.com/ https://www.snipe.org/ Supplies: Epoxy - https://amzn.to/2FN7fHp Marine Plywood - https://www.boulterplywood.com/ Sander: https://amzn.to/3bmUG2D Sanding Disks: https://amzn.to/2wkDxYT Vacuum: https://amzn.to/2Uw8ktt Rollers: https://amzn.to/3dinA5Y Scrapers: https://amzn.to/3acOx9i Epoxy Mixer: https://amzn.to/3dohJvN Epoxy Cups: https://amzn.to/394S0p2 Fiberglass Tape: https://amzn.to/2WB2SrW Camera Equipment: Canon SL2 - https://amzn.to/2GPW1ms Tripod - https://amzn.to/2XWVhSd GoPro Hero7 White: https://amzn.to/2ITsqtj