Where are the Flea Markets, Swap meets Etc.

[Frank S]

Man it seems like a 100 years since I was anywhere near Shreveport. So long that I couldn't remember a single name so I
looked up this address Swap Meets in Shreveport, Louisiana
just open the page then click on the more info under each name for dates times and places not sure if any will have any machinist tools but most will probably have some other tools
As far as plans have a look in the Tool Plans for Sale section there are several very detailed plans there well worth spending a few dollars for also there are some free plans there as well.
Homemade tools.net has 1000s of shop tools made by the members and many do a great job of adding enough descriptive info for a novice to make their own with just a little thought.
Have a look under the categories tab for a listing of what ever tool your are interested in then follow that as far as you want to search Once you find a specific thread that you like BOOKMARK it in you browser then you can instantly return to it without having to remember where it is.
Good luck welcome to the TAS (tool acquisition syndrome) addiction capital of the planet