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About LinkBacksTaking pictures only take a second. That's `1 reason why I hardly ever do video's Doing videos while trying to work seems to me like a real waste of time.Originally Posted by baja
Taking pictures only take a second. That's `1 reason why I hardly ever do video's Doing videos while trying to work seems to me like a real waste of time.
Never try to tell me it can't be done
When I have to paint I use KBS products
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Incredible build!
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Congratulations Frank S - your Welding Lathe and Positioner is the Homemade Tool of the Month for May 2026!
Another very difficult month to win, with multiple top contenders, but this is a masterclass in industrial salvage for precision machine building.
Some more good builds from May:
Adjustable Ladder Extenders by Mook
Press Brake by thehomeengineer
Angle Plate by Great Ideas Catalogue
High Intensity Mill Light by The Outback Shed
Mill Table Auto Feed by th62
Rotary Table Chuck Mount by Frank S
Electrochemical Polishing Method by Kovanca Polock
Sloped Floor Ladder Wedges by rgsparber
Anvil by VuVT Workshop
Milling Machine Chip Catcher by Great Ideas Catalogue
Z-Axis Mill Extension by Great Ideas Catalogue
Smoothing Plane by Dr.Al
Pill Box Filler by rgsparber
Lathe Tool Organizer by Improvised DIY
DTI Holder by Improvised DIY
Copper Plating Method by Kovanca Polock
Tall Machinist Jack by Improvised DIY
Chuck Demagnetizing Tool by h7eh7e
EC Collet Spring Tool by Occasional machinist
Frank S - You'll be receiving a $250 cash prize, in your choice of Amazon, PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and prize choice and I'll get it sent over right away.
Nice work
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This is the control box that controls the rotational and feed speeds
I haven't added the Z axis control switch to it yet
I simply attach the ground clamp on the back end of the spindle. No current passes through bearings
Finished weld on the trailer axle the axle stub is pressed 5 inches into the tube. Factory spindles are friction welded to the tubes. It's rare but I have seen friction welds fail. MY spindle couldn't break off even if I had only tack welded it in place
The weld on the trailer axle has been cleaned and ready for installing back under the 65ton low bed trailer
Never try to tell me it can't be done
When I have to paint I use KBS products
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