Make a T nut without a mill

[Toolmaker51]

re post No 4.....

Standing here holding a micrometer, in front of a lathe, with both a horde of tools and 50+ years metalworking behind me, that I trace DIRECTLY to being inspired by the son, J.M. Browning. Years later, that was reinforced further, reading about Frank Pachmayr, and his creative bent.

I've recounted that bit of history countless times to others, including here at HMT.net, well as reflecting on it personally. All the other kids dreamed of fireman, police officer, doctor of whatever; do not recall what intrigued me before, but nothing changed since then.
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I see comments below about 'less sophisticated' or aged machine tools and related tools.
I never felt hampered in using them.
Occasionally, an outsider will look unkindly on my equipment and instruments; he'll spout on about his latest whats-it, until I remind him his "brand new....." was made and measured with used equipment. Including those with tags stating "War Production Finish"!