Loose Arbor
So I was using the tormach arbor to saw some stuff, and the arbor nut kept on unscrewing. Due to the way it was set up, I have to cut from left to right, using M4 and spinning the spindle counterclockwise. The Tormach saw arbor works ok. I fixed it…
The Ringinator Table Saw
I made a miniature table saw for use by jewelers, designers, and hobbyists. It uses a user supplied corded electric drill as a power source. The drill plugs into an electronic speed controller that uses a knob to adjust the speed of the drill. This allows fine speed control, letting…
Making a 360 degree hinge
Here is how I made a 360° hinge for my fishing, and metal pellet casting molds. I have been working on these for quite a while, and have went through many different versions. They are entirely cnc machined from billet aluminum. This is how I made the latest one. Now…
Building a 24 foot work table
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Making a fixture plate
I used a marker to draw out the extents of travel. This allows me to use the entire mill area. A full 7.3" by 14.3". Using the mill to its full extents. Spotting the holes. Drilling with a 5/16" drill. (tap drill for 3/8 bolts) Followed by a 1/2" drill,…
Making Washers
I needed to make some 1" diameter 3/8" thick washers. I bought a piece of scrap 6061 3/8" plate and cut them out using helical interpolation with an 1/8" endmill. Leaving a little tab to hold them in place. Total time ~2 minutes each washer.