Metalworking Projects

Here are some of my Metalworking projects, probably with my Enco 3-in-1 Mill / Drill / Lathe

I've been busy making a wobbler engine -I wasn't too sure it was going to work so I didn't take much "during" pictures - but here's a video of me testing the function :)

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Being the Cheapo that I am I decided to make my own Quick Change Tool Post. I figured if it didn't work very well then I'd chaulk it up to a learning experience ;) Turns out it works really well!

Read more: Quick Change Tool Post

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I was thinking about making my own linear rails and started looking into how they actually make them. One thing I saw was using a Blanchard Grinder to precision grind steel into a rail.

Read more: Blanchard Grinding

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Here's my first official project with my new Mill Drill Lathe - I wanted to make my own live center - so here are some pics!

Read more: Homemade Live Center

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The price of the Harbor Freight 4 X 5 Micro Lathe dropped to $72 - so I snatched one up and figured it would be good to learn on and play with. It exceeds my expectations! Check it out!

Read more: 4 X 5 Micro Lathe

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