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Here are things you can build, along with shop tips and wisdom from the club's members and other contributors.

Most of these projects are in web page html format. Just click on the picture or link to access the project. Some are in Acrobat pdf format, while others may be downloaded in zip format. Hover your mouse's cursor over a link to determine the file format before clicking.

Zero-It Type Indicator Holder
Zero-It Type Indicator Holder

Lathe Tapping Device
Lathe Tapping Device

Shop Made Pump Center
Shop Made Pump Center

The Double Scotch Steam Engine
The Double Scotch Steam Engine

The See-Through Steam Engine
The See-Through Steam Engine

Sawstand for 4x6 H/V Bandsaw
Sawstand for 4x6 H/V Bandsaw

Shop made hoisting crane
Shop made hoisting crane

Making Wedge Type Toolholders
Making Wedge Type Toolholders

Electronic Lead Screw
Electronic Lead Screw

Vertical-Plane Ball Turner
Vertical-Plane Ball Turner

B-Style Insert Tool Holder
B-Style Insert Tool Holder

Adjustable Sweep Fly Cutter with R8 Shank
Adjustable Sweep Fly Cutter with R8 Shank

Tailstock Cam Lock - 9 X 20 Import Lathe
Tailstock Cam Lock - 9 X 20 Import Lathe

Unconventional Drill Press Vise
Unconventional Drill Press Vise

Static Phase Converter
Static Phase Converter

Mill Spindle Camera
Mill Spindle Camera

Mill Spindle Camera
Milling Machine Right Angle Adapter

Tailstock for Spin Indexer
Tailstock for Spin Indexer

Reversing and Dynamic Braking of Induction Motors
Reversing and Dynamic Braking of Induction Motors

Freon Bottle Foundary
Freon Bottle Foundary

Sneaky Puzzle for a Machinist
Sneaky Puzzle for a Machinist

Laser Bore Gun Sight
Laser Bore Gun Sight

Machinist's Jack
Machinist's Jack

Powder Coating in the Home Shop
Powder Coating in the Home Shop

JRW Sheet Metal Brake
JRW Sheet Metal Brake

Fishmouth Jig for Lathe
Fishmouth Jig for Lathe

An Uncommon Ball Turner
An Uncommon Ball Turner

Ouick In-Out Drilling Actuator
Ouick In-Out Drilling Actuator

Threading B-Type Insert Tool Holder
Threading B-Type Insert Tool Holder

Tool Height and Threading Positiner
Tool Height and Threading Positiner

Tool Height and Threading Positiner
Lathe Tailstock Dog

Way Carriage Stop
Way Carriage Stop

T-Slotted Tilt-Table
T-Slotted Tilt-Table

Chisel Fixture for Surface Grinder
Chisel Fixture for Surface Grinder

Touch Probe
CNC Touch Probe

Lathe DRO
9 X 20 Lathe DRO


3-Phase Converters


Quick Change Toolpost for Small Lathes

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