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Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer

Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini

Dozer Mini

By dozerbuilder01

Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer


Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini

Dozer Mini

Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer


Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini

Dozer Mini

Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer


Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini

Dozer Mini

Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer

Homemade mini dozer adapted from a


zero turn mower. Bodywork was fabricated from steel and intended to replicate the appearance of a Caterpillar
Model 22.

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SCR Motor Speed Control


SCR Motor Speed Control SCR Motor

By Paul Jones

Speed Control SCR Motor Speed Control SCR Motor Speed Control SCR Mo- Homemade SCR motor speed control
tor Speed Control SCR Motor Speed constructed from salvaged rack-mount
Control SCR Motor Speed Control SCR electronics. Vintage unit utilizes a
Motor Speed Control SCR Motor Spee 2N3669 SCR rated for 16A at 200V.

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Nut Driver
Nut Driver Nut Driver Nut

Driver Nut

Driver Nut Driver Nut Driver

Nut Driver

Nut Driver Nut Driver Nut

Driver Nut

Driver Nut Driver Nut Driver

Nut Driver

Nut Driver Nut Driver Nut

Driver Nut

Driver Nut Driver Nut Driver

Nut Driver

By Rick Sparber
Homemade nut driver fashioned from
scrap " mild steel rod.

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Disc Sander
Disc Sander Disc Sander

Disc Sander

Disc Sander Disc Sander

Disc Sander

Disc Sander Disc Sander

Disc Sander

Disc Sander Disc Sander

Disc Sander Homemade disc sander constructed


Disc Sander from wood and based on the John He-

Disc Sander Disc Sander


Disc Sander Disc Sander

Disc Sander isz model. Features a pivoting table sysDisc Sander tem.

Disc Sander Disc Sander

Disc Sander

Disc Sander Disc Sander

Disc Sander

Disc Sander Disc Sander

By Christophe Mineau

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Aluminum Foundry
Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry
By scorch

Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry


Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry
Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry

Homemade aluminum foundry con-

Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry

structed from lumber, sand, fire clay,

Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry

charcoal, wire hangers, and a soup can.

Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry


Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry
Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry

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18 Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw 18

Bandsaw 18

Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw
18 Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw 18

Bandsaw 18

Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw
18 Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw 18

Bandsaw 18

Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw
18 Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw 18

18 Bandsaw
By mr95gst
Homemade 18" bandsaw constructed
from wood, steel, aluminum, and MDF.
Powered by a surplus treadmill motor.
Inspired by the designs of John Heisz
and Matthias Wandel.

Bandsaw 18

Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw

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Thermo-Forming Machine
Thermo-Forming Machine

Thermo-

Forming Machine Thermo- Forming Machine Thermo-Forming

By backyard cnc

Machine

Thermo- Homemade thermo-forming machine


Forming Machine Thermo-Forming Ma- constructed from plywood, vacuum
Thermo-Forming Machine
chine Thermo-Forming
Thermo-Forming Machine

Machine tanks, a vacuum pump, and electrical


Thermo- components. Capable of utilizing 24" x

Forming Machine Thermo-Forming Ma- 36" plastic sheets.


chine Thermo-Forming Machine Thermo

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Regulated Bench Power


Regulated Bench Power
lated Bench Power Supply

Supply ReguRegulated

Bench Power Supply Regulated Bench


Power Supply Regulated Bench Power
Supply Regulated Bench Power Supply
Regulated Bench Power
lated Bench Power Supply

Supply ReguRegulated

Bench Power Supply Regulated Bench


Power Supply Regulated Bench Power

Supply
By knoba
Homemade regulated bench power supply adapted from an ATX computer
power supply. Outputs 24Vdc, 12Vdc,
5Vdc, 3.3Vdc, and USB 5Vdc.

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Desktop CNC Mill


Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill Homemade desktop CNC mill featuring

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill components 3D-printed from ABS plas-

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill tic. Overall dimensions are 400mm in

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill width x 400mm in depth x 300mm in

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill height.

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Mill

By Liquidhandwash

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Dovetailing Bench Dovetailing


Bench

Dovetailing Bench

Dovetailing Bench Dovetailing


Bench

Dovetailing Bench

Dovetailing Bench Dovetailing


Bench

Dovetailing Bench

Dovetailing Bench Dovetailing


Bench

Dovetailing Bench v

Dovetailing Bench
By Brendon
Homemade dovetailing bench handmade from Goncalo Alves and Marblewood. Features a Moxon vise.

Dovetailing Bench Dovetailing


Bench

Dovetailing Bench

Dovetailing Bench Dovetailing


Bench

Dovetailing Bench

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Belt Sander
Belt Sander Belt Sander

Belt Sander

Belt Sander Belt Sander

Belt Sander

Belt Sander Belt Sander B

By hardtail69

elt Sander

Belt Sander Belt Sander

Belt Sander Homemade belt sander constructed


Belt Sander from steel and powered by a 2 HP mo-

Belt Sander Belt Sander

Belt Sander tor.

Belt Sander Belt Sander

Belt Sander

Belt Sander Belt Sander

Belt Sander

Belt Sander Belt Sander

Belt Sander

Belt Sander Belt Sander

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Drill Press Modification


Drill Press Modification
Drill Press Modification
Drill Press Modification
Drill Press Modification
Drill Press Modification
Drill Press Modification
Drill Press Modification
Drill Press Modification
Drill Press Modification

Drill Press Modification


By immortalx
Homemade drill press modification comprised of replacing the base and column, while also repositioning the motor
and spindle. Intended to increase throat
depth to facilitate luthiery work.

Drill Press Modification


Drill Press Modification

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C-Clamp Modification
C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp
Modification C-Clamp

By Manitoba Man

Modification

C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modifi-

Homemade c-clamp modification con-

cation C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp sisting of utilizing a bolt-on extension to


Modification C-Clamp Modification C- add 7" of throat depth to the clamp.
Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification
Modification C-Clamp

C-Clamp
Modification

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Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table

By Astro
Homemade rotary table utilizing a rightangle wormbox with an 80:1 reduction.
Features a 10" diameter top plate.

Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table


Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table

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Lathe Leveling Foot Pads


Lathe Leveling Foot Pads Lathe Level-

By Paul Jones

ing Foot Pads Lathe Leveling Foot Pads


Lathe Leveling Foot Pads Lathe Level- Homemade lathe leveling foot pads maing Foot Pads Lathe Leveling Foot Pads chined from ASTM mild steel. Pads are
Lathe Leveling Foot Pads Lathe Level- 2.1" in diameter and 1.5" in height.
ing Foot Pads Lathe Leveling Foot Pads

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Lathe

Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe


Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe Homemade lathe constructed from reLathe Lathe purposed wood, a surplus pillar drill,

Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe and router collar/spindle.

Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe

Lathe Lathe

By Terry1967

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Slitting Saw Arbor


Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor


Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor Homemade slitting saw arbor fabriSlitting Saw Arbor cated from 4140 steel and featuring an

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor integrated R8 shank.

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

Slitting Saw Arbor

By rossbotics

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Back Saw

Back Saw Back Saw Back

Saw Back

Saw Back Saw Back Saw

Back Saw

Back Saw Back Saw Back

Saw Back

Saw Back Saw Back Saw


Back Saw Back Saw Back

Back Saw Homemade back saw constructed from


Saw Back 1095 steel. Features a traditional folded

Saw Back Saw Back Saw

Back Saw back and wooden handle.

Back Saw Back Saw Back

Saw Back

Saw Back Saw Back Saw

Back Saw

Back Saw Back Saw Back

Saw Back

By rob streeper

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Rotary Table Chuck Mount


Rotary Table Chuck Mount Rotary Table
Chuck Mount Rotary
Mount Rotary Table

By Catfish

Table Chuck
Chuck Mount Ro-

Mount Rotary Table Homemade rotary table chuck mount


Chuck Mount Rotary
Table Chuck fabricated from W-1 drill rod and 1018
tary Table Chuck

Chuck Mount Ro- CRS. Intended to facilitate the process


tary Table Chuck Mount
Rotary Table of utilizing lathe chucks in conjunction
Mount Rotary Table

Chuck Mount Rotary


Mount Rotary Table

Table Chuck with a 10" rotary table.


Chuck Mount

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Toolmakers Vise
Toolmakers Vise Toolmakers Vise ToolBy rossbotics

makers Vise Toolmakers

Vise Tool-

makers Vise Toolmakers

Vise Tool-

makers Vise Toolmakers

Vise Tool- Homemade toolmaker's vise fabricated


Vise Tool- from O1 tool steel. Rendered in CAD,

makers Vise Toolmakers


makers Vise Toolmakers
makers Vise Toolmakers

Vise Tool- the entry includes a set of construction


Vise Tool- drawings.

makers Vise Toolmakers Vise Toolmak

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Cross Slide DiaIndicator Cross Slide Dial Indicator Cross

Slide

Dial Indicator

Cross

Slide Dia

l Indicator

Cross SlidDial Indicator Cross Slide Dial Indicator

Cross Slide

Dial Indicator
Slide Dial

Cross

Cross Slide Dial Indicator


By Paul Jones
Homemade cross slide dial indicator for
a Unimat SL 1000 lathe. Capable of being utilizing for both lathe and milling operations.

Indicator

Cross Slid Dial Indicator Cross Slide Dial Im

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Lathe Tailstock Clamping Lever

Lathe Tail-

Lathe Tailstock Clamping


Lever

stock Clamping Lever


Lathe Tailstock Clamping Lever

Lathe Tail-

By Paul Jones

stock Clamping Lever


Lathe Tailstock Clamp-

Homemade lathe tailstock clamping

ing Lever

lever machined from 12L14 steel and

Lathe Tail-

stock Clamping Lever

tapped 3/8-16.

Lathe TailstockClamping Lever

Lathe Tail-

stock Clamping Lever

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Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press

Brake

Press Brake
By jniolon
Homemade press brake fabricated from
steel and powered by a 20-ton bottle
jack. Capable of bending " steel plate.

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Sheetmetal Flange Bender


Sheetmetal Flange Bender
tal Flange Bender
Bender Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal Flange
tal Flange Bender
Bender Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal Flange

Sheetme-

Sheetmetal Flange

By Eagle_view

Flange Bender
Bender Sheetme- Homemade sheetmetal flange bender
Sheetmetal Flange constructed from steel and utilizing
Flange Bender .875" bearings. Intended to facilitate
Bender Sheet- the process of creating right-angle weld-

metal Flange Bender Sheetmetal Flange ing flanges in 22-gauge stock.


Bender Sheetmetal

Flange Bender

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Swing Arm Radius


Sanding Jig
Swing Arm Radius Sanding Jig

Swing

Arm Radius Sanding Jig Swing Arm Radius Sanding Jig Swing Arm

By immortalx

Radius

Sanding Jig Swing Arm Radius Sanding Homemade swing arm radius sanding
Jig Swing Arm Radius Sanding
Jig jig constructed from square steel tubSwing Arm Radius Sanding Jig Swing A ing.

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Vacuum

Testing Ma-

chine Vacuum
Machine

Testing

Vacuum Test-

ing Machine
Testing

uum Testing
Vacuum

Machine
Testing Ma-

Vacuum Testing

Machine

Vacuum Test-

ing Machine

Vacuum

Testing Machine Vaasdf

By Hotz

Vacuum

Machine Vac-

chine

Vacuum Testing Machine

Homemade vacuum testing machine


constructed from an inhaler machine,
an electrical box, a power switch, a vacuum gauge, hose, wire, and highdensity foam. Intended to facilitate the
process of testing engine valve seal efficiency.

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Threading Insert Tool


Holder
Threading Insert Tool Holder Threading

By rossbotics

Insert Tool Holder Threading Insert Tool


Holder Threading Insert

Tool Holder

Homemade threading insert tool holder


fabricated from O1 tool steel. Capable of
Insert Tool Holder Threading Insert Tool
mounting a TNMC43NV carbide threading
insert on either side of the tool, thereby facilitating its utilization on both the chuck
and tail stock ends of the lathe.

Threading Insert Tool Holder Threading

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Lathe Spindle Control


Lever Knob

Lathe

Spindle Control Lever


Knob Lathe
Control Lever

Lathe Spindle Control


Lever Knob

Spindle
Knob

By Paul Jones

Lathe Spindle Control


Lathe

Homemade lathe spindle control lever

Spindle Control Lever

knob machined from 12L14 steel and

Knob Lathe

tapped 3/8-16.

Lever Knob

Control Lever

Spindle
Knob

Lathe Spindle Control


Lever Knob Lathe Spi

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Cylinder Square
Cylinder Square Cylinder Square Cylinder Square Cylinder

By rossbotics

Square Cylinder

Square Cylinder Square

Cylinder

Square Cylinder Square


Square Cylinder Square

Cylinder Homemade cylinder square fabricated


Cylinder from a length of heat treated 4140

Square Cylinder Square

Cylinder round stock. Accurate to .0002".

Square Cylinder Square

Cylinder

Square Cylinder Square

Cylinder

Square Cylinder Square Cylinder Squa

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CNC Engraver
By kd8wdave

CNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC

Engraver

CNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC En- Homemade CNC engraver constructed
graver CNC Engraver CNC
Engraver from black iron pipe and utilizing an ArCNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC En- duino module running Grbl software.
graver CNC Engraver CNC Engraver C Controller cards and stepper motors
serve to position the Dremel cutting
head.

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CNC Router

CNC

Router CNC

Router

CNC Router

CNC

Router CNC

Router

CNC Router

CNC

Router CNC

Router

CNC Router

CNC

Router CNC

Router

CNC Router

CNC

Router CNC

Router

CNC Router

CNC

Router CNC

Router

CNC Router
By baskarz
Homemade CNC router constructed
from 32mm square steel tubing and utilizing surplus photocopier stepper motors. Powered by an Ozito 850W router
and driven via Mach3 software.

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Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster

Homemade pig roaster constructed

Pig Roaster Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster

from a surplus fuel oil tank and a trailer

Pig Roaster Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster

axle. Mounted to a welded trailer frame.

Pig Roaster Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster Pig Roaster

Pig Roaster

By Razz

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Cordless Driver Power Supply Cordless


Driver Power Supply Cordless

Driver

Power Supply Cordless Driver

Power

Supply Cordless Driver Power

Supply

Cordless Driver Power


Supply
By The Fe Factor

Cordless Driver Power Supply Cordless


Driver Power Supply Cordless
Power Supply Cordless Driver
Supply Cordless Driver Power

Driver Homemade cordless driver power supPower ply powered by an 18v 27.8 amp power

Supply supply and mounted in a tool box.


Cordless Driver Power Supply Cordless
Driver Power Supply Cordless Driver Po

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X-Y Backlash

Reduction

Method X-Y Backlash Reduc-

X-Y Backlash Reduction


Method

tion Method X-Y Backlash Reduction Method X-Y Backlash

By Rick Sparber

Reduction Method X-Y Backlash Reduction

Method X-Y

Backlash Reduction Method

Homemade X-Y backlash reduction

X-Y Backlash

method for a CNC-operated RF-30 mill

Reduction

Method X-Y Backlash Reduc-

drill. Consists of shimming the lead-

tion Method X-Y Backlash Re-

screws and tightening the adjustment

duction Method X-Y Backlash

nuts.

Reduction Method X-Y Backl-

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T-Square Fence and Table


Extension
T-Square Fence and Table Extension TSquare Fence and Table

Extension T-

Square Fence and Table Ex


Square Fence and Table
Square Fence and Table
Square Fence and Table E

By mr95gst

tension T-

Extension T- Homemade T-square fence and table exExtension T- tension constructed from angle iron,
xtension T- melamine, and repurposed steel tubing
sourced from a treadmill. A HF toggle
clamp was utilized as a hold down.

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Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder

By scorch

Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder


Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder Homemade stick welder powered by
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder four surplus microwave oven transformStick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder ers. Welding current is 170 amps.
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder

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Frame Jig
Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig

Frame

Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame

Jig

Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig

Frame

Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame

Jig Homemade frame jig fabricated from 2"


Frame x 2" and 2" x 3" square steel tubing.

Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig


Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame
Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig

Jig Features positionable saddles to proFrame vide a level, flat, and square surface
Jig wherever needed.

Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame


Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig

By hardtail69

Frame

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Quill Backlash

Reduction

Method QuillBacklash Reduction Method Quill

Quill Backlash Reduction


Method

Backlash

Reduction MethodQuill Backlash Reduction Method Quill

By Rick Sparber

Backlash Reduction Method


Quill Backlash

Reduction

Homemade quill backlash reduction

Method Quill BacklashReduc-

method for an RF-30 mill/drill. Utilizes

tion Method Quill

an automotive gas spring to apply down-

Backlash

Reduction Method Quill Back-

ward pressure on the quill and, thence,

lash Reduction Method Quill

to the pinion.

Backlash Reduction Method

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Retractable Threading
Retractable Threading Tool

Holder Re-

tractable Threading Tool Holder Retractable Threading Tool Holder Retractable


Threading Tool Holder

Retractable

Threading Tool Holder

Retractable

Threading Tool Holder

Retractable

Threading Tool Holder

Retractable

Threading Tool Holder

Retractable

Threading Tool Holder Retractable Thre

Tool Holder
By Captainleeward
Homemade retractable threading tool
holder adapted from a mini lathe tool
holder. Intended to speed the process
of thread cutting by enabling the cross
feed screw to be withdrawn to a measured and marked location.

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Boring Bar Holder

By Paul Jones

Boring Bar Holder Boring

Bar Holder

Boring Bar Holder Boring

Bar Holder

Boring Bar Holder Boring

Bar Holder

Homemade boring bar holder ma-

Boring Bar Holder Boring

Bar Holder

chined from 6061-T6 aluminum. In-

Boring Bar Holder Boring

Bar Holder

tended to hold .5" boring bars in con-

Boring Bar Holder Boring

Bar Holder

junction with a Unimat lathe.

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Machinist Jack
By Paul Jones

Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack

Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machin- Homemade machinist jack fabricated


ist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack from ?" CRS rod stock and utilizing a
Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machin- -20 hex bolt as the jackscrew.
ist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack

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Push Block

Push Block Push Block

Push Block

Push Block Push Block

Push Block

Push Block Push Block

Push Block

Push Block Push Block


Push Block Push Block

Push Block Homemade push block constructed


Push Block from plywood. Intended for utilization in

Push Block Push Block

Push Block conjunction with a table saw.

Push Block Push Block

Push Block

Push Block Push Block

Push Block

Push Block Push Block

Push Block

By Christophe Mineau

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Engravers Bowl Vise


Engravers Bowl Vise

Engravers Bowl

Vise Engravers Bowl Vise


Bowl Vise Engravers

Engravers

By Christophe Mineau

Bowl Vise En-

gravers Bowl Vise Engravers Bowl Vise Homemade engraver's bowl vise conEngravers Bowl Vise Engravers Bowl structed from wood, a repurposed stainVise Engravers Bowl
Bowl Vise Engravers

Vise Engravers less steel kitchen bowl, steel scraps,


Bowl Vise En- lead, and plaster. Utilizes a system of

gravers Bowl Vise Engravers Bowl Vise miniature bench dogs to secure the
Engravers Bowl Vise Engravers Bowl V workpiece.

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Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave

Spokeshave

Spokeshave Spokeshave

Spokeshave

Spokeshave Spokeshave

Spokeshave

Spokeshave Spokeshave

Spokeshave Homemade spokeshave constructed


Spokeshave from ebony and finished with Carnauba

Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave

Spokeshave wax. Features brass screws and a carSpokeshave bon steel blade.

Spokeshave Spokeshave

Spokeshave

Spokeshave Spokeshave

Spokeshave

Spokeshave Spokeshave

By Christophe Mineau

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Injection Molding Machine Injection Molding Machine Injection Molding

Machine Injec-

tion Molding

Machine Injec-

tion Molding

Machine Injec-

tion Molding

Machine Injec-

tion Molding

Machine Injec-

tion Molding M

achine Injec-

tion Molding

Machine Injec-

tion Molding

Machine Injec-

tion Molding

Machine Injec-

tion Molding

Machine Inject

Injection Molding Machine


By scorch
Homemade injection molding machine
constructed from a 1-ton arbor press,
an injection molding cylinder, and electrical components.

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Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder
By scorch

Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder


Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder

Homemade stick welder mounted in a

Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder

wooden cabinet and powered by two

Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder

surplus microwave oven transformers.

Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder

Capable of producing 73 amps of weld-

Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder

ing current.

Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder

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Marking Gauge
Marking Gauge Marking Gauge Marking
Gauge Marking Gauge Marking Gauge

By Brendon

Marking Gauge Marking Gauge Marking


Gauge Marking Gauge Marking Gauge Homemade marking gauge constructed
Marking Gauge Marking Gauge Marking from brass and Amazon rosewood. InGauge Marking Gauge Marking Gauge tended to facilitate the process of cutMarking Gauge Marking Gauge Marking ting straight dovetail baselines across
Gauge Marking Gauge Marking Gauge the grain. Utilizes a replaceable blade.
Marking Gauge Marking Gauge Marking

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Barrel Rifling Tool


Barrel Rifling Tool BarrelRifling Tool Bar-

By Clinton

rel Rifling Tool Barrel Rifling Tool Barrel


Rifling Tool Barrel Rifling Tool Barrel Ri- Homemade barrel rifling tool confling Tool Barrel Rifling
Tool Barrel Ri- structed from steel rods, nuts, washers,
fling Tool Barrel Rifling

Tool Barrel Ri- and a masonry drill bit.

fling Tool Barrel Rifling Tool Barrel Riflin

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Atmospheric Water

Atmospheric Water Generator

At-

Generator

mospheric WaterGenerator A tmospheric

By Captainleeward

Water-

Generator Atmospheric Water Gen-

Homemade atmospheric water genera-

erator Atmopheric

tor constructed from a condenser, an

Water

electric fan, a 5-gallon bucket, a 30-

Generator

Atmospheric Wa-

gallon drum, and filters. Capable of pro-

ter Generator

ducing five gallons of water per day.

At-

mospheric Water

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RF-30 Mill CNC Setup RF-30 Mill


CNC Setup RF-30

RF-30 Mill CNC Setup

Mill CNC

Setup RF-30 Mill CNC Setup RF30 Mill CNC

Setup RF-30 Mill

CNC Setup RF-30

Mill CNC

Setup RF-30 Mill CNC Setup RF30 Mill CNC Setup

RF-30 Mill

CNC Setup RF-30

Mill CNC

Setup RF-30 Mill CNC Setup RF30 Mill CNC Setup

RF-30 Mill

CNC Setup RF-30

Mill CNC

Setup RF-30 Mill

By Rick Sparber
Homemade RF-30 Mill CNC setup comprised of stepper motors and electronic
components in a wall-mounted enclosure.

CNC Setup

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