Home Shop Made Tools

[Dr Stan]

(06-07-2016, 06:41 PM)Vinny Wrote: In case you guys haven't heard, over the past few days, HomeMadeTools.net featured some of the projects some of the members here have done.  Penguin, TomG, krv3000 are three that I recall.

The one of mine showed how I engraved a new dial for my Fray mill.

[EdK]

At least they give credit where credit is due. Even some of mine are on that web site.

Ed

[TomG]

They must circulate through the various websites and "mine" material. They sure post a lot of it.

Tom

[EdK]

(06-07-2016, 07:35 PM)TomG Wrote: They must circulate through the various websites and "mine" material. They sure post a lot of it.

Tom

Yup, that's what I suspect also.

Ed

[Dr Stan]

(06-07-2016, 07:35 PM)TomG Wrote: They must circulate through the various websites and "mine" material. They sure post a lot of it.

Tom

I've seen a few that were interesting and many that would scare a "Southern Engineer".  I did take the owner of the forum to task when he posted someone's design to remotely set off fireworks, as it could also be used for an IED.

[aRM]

Rob Wilson Esq
Hello there
Do regret being a pain
Just one Quick Q, please - regarding the FLY CUTTER
How crucial is the Hardening of both the parts ??
Or none at all ???
We have used Heavy Metal for the Ball and CMV Tooling Steel for the Insert Holder which could be Hardened
Would appreciate Your thoughts here
Thanks in advance
Regards
aRM

[Jim1611]

Had a guy come in the shop today with something that required me to use my steady rest. It fits my Variturn 13-40. I made this several years ago and it sure has come in handy. Oh and after looking at the pictures you folks post it has inspired me to do a better job of cleaning shop!

[TomG]

Nice job. It's always fun to pull out the steady.

Tom

[pepi]

I do not believe I have seen a 6 jaw chuck before, cool love learning. That is a nice looking steady, even better it was built by the owner.

[Jim1611]

(06-17-2016, 09:09 PM)TomG Wrote: Nice job. It's always fun to pull out the steady.

Tom

Thanks Tom. I rarely use it but when it's needed nothing takes it's place.

(06-18-2016, 07:23 AM)pepi Wrote: I do not believe I have seen a 6 jaw chuck before, cool love learning. That is a nice looking steady, even better it was built by the owner.

Thanks pepi. I tend to build most everything extra like this, I enjoy it. The 6 jaw is a Cushman. It's also a scroll chuck too so the center can be adjusted. It's been great to have.