Plans, projects and How-to's for Home Machinists and Other Makers
Rob
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 to bring home full-size sheets of plywood and other large items when we replaced my wife’s mini-van with a small SUV about five years ago. … Read the rest
This is the best video I’ve ever seen on squaring up a piece of stock on a mill. You’ll also see how a pro deburrs edges and see how quickly and smoothly he can turn the hand wheels (I don’t think he’s using a power feed). … Read the rest
This tape dispenser was made by the Advanced CNC class at Laney College in Oakland CA. It’s made from a pound of 6061 aluminum and every part was made using CNC. Click on the picture or this link to see more pictures.
I no longer have a positive opinion of Harbor Freight Inside Track Club. Read the comments below to find out why. —
I waited a long time before joining the Harbor Freight Inside Track Club because I couldn’t find out if it was worth $30 a year. Now I think I can answer that question and my short answer is that it is — IF you regularly buy a variety of tools from them. … Read the rest
