How I tram my mini-mill
This is how I tram my mini-mill. I think the method I use is fairly common, although I may use slightly different equipment than others. There are other ways of doing it and some people have strong...
View ArticleHSS Indexable Inserts
It’s not obvious at first but this video is about the Arthur R. Warner Company’s HSS indexable inserts. After seeing it I’ve decided that I would really like to give them a try. I know you can get a...
View ArticleModifying 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, item number 90154....
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 ArticleHSS Indexable Inserts
It’s not obvious at first but this video is about the Arthur R. Warner Company’s HSS indexable inserts. After seeing it I’ve decided that I would really like to give them a try. I know you can get a...
View ArticleModifying 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...
View Article
