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    Quote Originally Posted by baja View Post
    Great job, Frank, but how do you have time to actually do the build amidst all the picture taking?
    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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    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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