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Forum: Tool Tips and Tricks

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Tool Tip of the Month - $100 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Mar 10, 2023 08:29 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 7,946
    Jon
    Mar 10, 2023, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 13,616
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post

  1. Workshop Tip - Easy Way To Hold A Bolt For Machining In The Lathe

    Started by Retro Steam Tech, Feb 21, 2024 11:42 AM
    bolt, lathe, thread, workshop
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,157
    Retro Steam Tech
    Feb 21, 2024, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  2. 208. Clamping aid for perfect boxes

    Started by Make Things, Feb 20, 2024 06:26 PM
    aid, box, building, jig
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,222
    mklotz
    Feb 21, 2024, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  3. 207. Thin strip planer jig: less snipe

    Started by Make Things, Feb 15, 2024 06:11 PM
    planing, snipe, thin strip
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 811
    Make Things
    Feb 15, 2024, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  4. 206. SAFELY ripping thin pieces of stock

    Started by Make Things, Feb 14, 2024 11:57 AM
    sled, table saw, thin strips
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 918
    Make Things
    Feb 14, 2024, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  5. 205. Using a scratch and a vblock for accuracy

    Started by Make Things, Feb 13, 2024 09:27 AM
    brad point bit, centering, vblock
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 786
    Make Things
    Feb 13, 2024, 09:27 AM Go to last post

  6. Metal storage rack

    Started by mr_modify1, Feb 11, 2024 07:55 AM
    storage rack, vertical storage
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 867
    mr_modify1
    Feb 11, 2024, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  7. DIY CNC Mist Cooling System For Less Than $30 (+UCCNC Setup)

    Started by GBWM, Feb 11, 2024 05:40 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 953
    GBWM
    Feb 11, 2024, 05:40 AM Go to last post

  8. 204. Drill press accuracy you can visibly SEE

    Started by Make Things, Feb 7, 2024 09:27 AM
    accuracy, drill, drill press, jig
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,258
    Make Things
    Feb 7, 2024, 09:27 AM Go to last post

  9. 199. Painter’s tape makes equilateral shapes easily

    Started by Make Things, Jan 9, 2024 12:52 PM
    equilateral, hack, shapes, tape
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,788
    dbat74
    Feb 2, 2024, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  10. Drilling Centered Holes for Mounting Plates

    Started by rgsparber, Jan 28, 2024 08:17 AM
    drilling fixture
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 966
    rgsparber
    Jan 28, 2024, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  11. 203. Use science to extend your glue life

    Started by Make Things, Jan 25, 2024 05:26 PM
    glue
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,070
    Make Things
    Jan 25, 2024, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  12. Fixing the HQ800 Lathe/Mill Combo Chatter Problem

    Started by Improvised DIY, Jan 18, 2024 11:44 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,415
    Improvised DIY
    Jan 20, 2024, 03:43 AM Go to last post

  13. How to carry 12 gallons of used motor oil

    Started by Frank S, Jan 16, 2024 11:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 880
    mwmkravchenko
    Jan 18, 2024, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  14. 202. Steady rests are lifesavers

    Started by Make Things, Jan 16, 2024 05:43 PM
    lathe, steady rest
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 850
    Make Things
    Jan 16, 2024, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  15. 201. Dowel pins make joints tighter and stronger

    Started by Make Things, Jan 12, 2024 03:31 PM
    dowels, drawboring, joints, stronger
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 982
    Make Things
    Jan 12, 2024, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  16. 200. Simple Japanese jig for perfect joints

    Started by Make Things, Jan 10, 2024 05:16 PM
    japanese, jig, joint
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,081
    Make Things
    Jan 10, 2024, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  17. Tips on single point turning

    Started by Occasional machinist, Jan 10, 2024 12:55 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 903
    Occasional machinist
    Jan 10, 2024, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  18. 198. Making a simple panel saw, dirt cheap

    Started by Make Things, Jan 3, 2024 06:49 PM
    panel saw, simple, straight cuts
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,237
    Make Things
    Jan 3, 2024, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  19. frozen ball valves

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 24, 2023 08:09 AM
    plumbing
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 944
    uv8452
    Jan 2, 2024, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  20. Tips for machining plastic

    Started by Occasional machinist, Dec 13, 2023 10:37 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,812
    Jon
    Jan 2, 2024, 12:10 PM Go to last post


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