Machining

Topics

A Light Duty Parallelogram T Nut, version 3

Casting and Machining Parts for the Updated Gingery Metal Shaper

An Ettco N. 22 Tapping Head, version 2

Making Cam Action Clamps for Milling

An Ultra Simple Ultra Fine Feed for a RF30 Mill/Drill, version 2

Repeatability and Accuracy of the Harbor FreightŪ Caliper; version 3.

Precision Machining: the control point and surface.

Mill Vise Soft Jaws, version 6.

Total Indicated Runout Explained

Tune In for Better Electronic Edge Finder Accuracy.

Why doesn't my RF30 Mill/Drill Cut Straight?

Endmill Effective Diameter (version 2).

Precision Z-axis Milling on a RF30 Mill./Drill (07/24/2008)

Chasing accuracy on a RF30 mill/drill with Shumatech DRO.

How to cut a block square on a mill.

Mill Vise Tune-up

Why is one parallel always loose in my mill vise?

Accurate bedding of a part in the mill vise is an essential skill.

A program that calculates the best set of 4 gears to achieve a given overall ratio.

Finger type Dial Test Indicators. Theory and practice.

A Single Iteration Mill Vise Alignment Procedure.

A Tap Wrench to fit a RF30 mill/drill.

A Drawbar with Integrated Spindle Lock for a RF30 mill/drill.

A Universal Motor Controller with Indirect RPM Regulation. It powers a table drive for a RF30 mill but has other applications.

Moving a small mill in parts.

Gingery Drill Press

cutting a helix on a vertical mill


The Basics of a Rotary Table with Cross Slide mounted on a Mill Table

Mounting a 3 Jaw Chuck on a Rotary Table with a Face Plate

Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw Vise Jaw Extender

X or Y Axis Zero Set on a Mill, Version 2

A Low Cost Longitudinal Axis DRO For my Lathe

A Low Cost Cross Slide DRO For my Lathe

A Simple Way to Accurately Stamp Text on a Metal Block, Version 3

Thoughts on Tramming the head of a mill/drill, Version 2

Centering a Rotary Table Using the Centerline function of a DRO

Milling Tapered Spokes for a Flywheel designed by Elmer Verburg
John Walker's Spreadsheet for Milling Tapered Spokes for a Flywheel designed by Elmer Verburg


Milling Straight and Arced Paths, version 3


Tramming a Mill/Drill, version 4


Installing a Phase II Quickchange Toolpost on an Atlas Craftsman 12" x 24" lathe


An Example of Using a Rotary Table to Machine a Beam for a Steam Engine


Drilling a Hole that is larger in the Middle than At the Ends


A Thrown Together Sheet Metal Finger Brake


Comparing a Wimberley Toolholder with a Diamond Tool Holder


First Draft of Etching Aluminum Using Laser Printed Artwork

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