Modifying a Craftsman 2 X 42-inch Belt Sander For Tool Grinding
The Craftsman 2 X 42-inch belt sander is a very good general purpose belt sander. With its 1/2 HP motor it can handle most light duty work in the shop, including grinding lathe tools for both metal...
View ArticleGrinding Lathe Tools on a Belt Sander – For the New Guy
I’m a believer. As a new guy I totally sucked at grinding lathe tools. It’s almost painful to admit how many stubby, misshapen, multi-faceted, overheated and just plain ugly lathe tools I made back...
View ArticleRear-mounted Parting Tool Holder for Sherline Lathe
This is the rear-mounted parting tool holder for my Sherline lathe. It’s based on a design that’s been around for decades and I made it about 12 years ago, before Sherline offered one for sale. It is...
View ArticleWhy I Bought a Trailer Instead of a Truck
Some might not consider a utility trailer to be a tool but I do and it’s one of my most useful ones. This article describes why and reviews Harbor Freight’s 4×8-foot utility trailer. I lost the ability...
View ArticleReview – $40 QCTP for 7x Mini-Lathes
This is a review of a very inexpensive Quick Change Tool Post (QCTP) set for 7x mini-lathes that can be purchased on Ebay for about $38 (including shipping). It is considerably less expensive than...
View ArticleI Bought a LONG Shop Vacuum Hose
I just bought a 20-foot hose for my shop vacuum and I wish I’d done it decades ago. I never realized it before, but my shop vacuum is probably the tool that I spend the most time using and a longer...
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