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Fixturing a big ring

In challenging economic times, part manufacturers typically are loath to

Facilities and Machine Shop

Machine tools: Other Power tools: Welding and brazing: Other: Trinco

Beginning The Machine Shop Journey With A DIY CNC

Building a good quality machine shop may seem to present a chicken-and-egg

Here's how to make a mini cannon that packs a punch

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How to Turn Your Drill Press Into a Vertical Woodworking Lathe

When you're tight on space, but need to turn some wood, consider using your

Ask Hackaday: What’s Your Worst Repair Win?

Like many of you, I’ve become the designated “fix-it” person for my family and

Building Your Own Filing Machine From A Kit

Files are a very useful important tool if you’re machining your own parts. They

Are Drill Bits Now Abstract Ideas Too?

The following is a really wonderful Guest Post from UC San Francisco Law School

Lathe Headstock Alignment: Cutting A Test Bar

Let’s say you’ve recently bought a lathe and set it up in your shop. Maybe

5 Reasons to Choose CNC Lathes Over Conventional Lathes

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Casting Metal With A Microwave And Vacuum Cleaner

Metalworking might conjure images of large furnaces powered by coal, wood, or

Choosing the right way forward in a changing toolmaking trade

The strategy for growth at True Die Inc. in Zeeland, Michigan, may be tied to