Machinist Jack

[Paul Jones]

PJs,

Excellent finish on the 4140 proving the "peanut" (your mini lathe) produces exacting work. Cutting a taper with a fine and even finish with the compound on a mini is a challenge. This will be a wonderful gift for your brother, the machinist. Thank you for several tips in your narrative. I am looking into the 14/18 TPI metal reciprocating saw blades by Freud. I use several versions of the Freud table saw blades for cabinetmaking and have been pleased with their products. Also, the use of Birchwood Casey blue for the final finish is another good tip.

Thanks for the compliment about the small machinist jacks and accessories posted some time ago. These are now used mainly as spacers for cutting odd-shaped parts on the horizontal band saw. I don't think we can have too many clamps and machinist jacks in the shop.

Thank you for posting your work and taking us through the processes you used. There is a lot of good information.

Regards, Paul