Heat Set Insert Tools
some simple soldering iron tips for fitting heat set inserts.
Published 21/12/2024 in 3D Printing/Jigs & Tool UpgradesProjects
This page includes "teasers" for most of the projects on this website. Press the buttons below to filter by category. Projects with a build process log are shown with a rotating gear icon to the right of the project name.
Thank You Gifts
some gifts I made for members of the MIG-welding forum as a thank you.
Published 21/12/2024 in Woodwork/Other Woodworking Projects& Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Welded Nut Christmas Trees
a simple christmas decoration made out of stainless steel nuts.
Published 1/12/2024 in Metalwork/Welding
Shelf Unit 
a wall-mounted unit with shelves.
Published 23/11/2024 in Woodwork/Furniture Projects
Miscellaneous Boxes
other boxes that didn't get their own dedicated project page.
Published 19/11/2024 in Woodwork/Boxes
Welded Nut Coasters
coasters and a trivet made out of stainless steel nuts.
Published 18/11/2024 in Metalwork/Welding
Miscellaneous Wall Storage
a selection of custom 3d-printed holders for wall-mounting various tools.
Published 17/11/2024 in 3D Printing/Storage
Router Plane Blade Sharpening
a simple jig that makes router plane blade sharpening quick and easy.
Published 16/11/2024 in 3D Printing/Sharpening Aids& Woodwork/Hand Tools
Simple Hinge Jig for Boxes
a jig to help with drilling hinge holes in wooden boxes.
Published 16/11/2024 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
More Tea Caddies
some more tea caddies with various words carved into the top.
Published 14/11/2024 in Woodwork/Boxes
Two Boxes with Drawers
a couple of boxes with integral drawers.
Published 14/11/2024 in Woodwork/Boxes
Tormek Jigs
some 3D-printed Tormek sharpening jigs.
Published 9/11/2024 in 3D Printing/Sharpening Aids
Japanese Style Pencil Case
a pencil case in the style of a Japanese toolbox.
Published 2/11/2024 in Woodwork/Boxes
Bit & Drill Drawer Unit
handy storage for drills and screwdriver bits.
Published 29/10/2024 in 3D Printing/Storage
Screwdrivers
home-made screwdrivers for adjusting planes.
Published 27/10/2024 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Green Wood Stool
a stool I made on a two-day green woodworking course.
Published 7/6/2024 in Woodwork/Furniture Projects
Heat Treatment Oven
a high-temperature oven.
Published 6/5/2024 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Garden Table
my first attempt at making garden furniture.
Published 6/5/2024 in Woodwork/Furniture Projects& Woodwork/Outdoor Projects
Another Weighted Base Box
a taller version of my weighted base box.
Published 1/5/2024 in Woodwork/Boxes
Block Plane for Travel Tool Chest
a block plane to go with the travel tool chest's shooting board.
Published 28/4/2024 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Woodturning Lathe
a home-made woodturning lathe.
Published 1/4/2024 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
Japanese Lamp
an elegant table lamp based on an Axminster design.
Published 13/1/2024 in Woodwork/Furniture Projects
Minimal Tool Challenge
an interesting little challenge to see how few hand tools I could use to make a box.
Published 16/12/2023 in Woodwork/Boxes
Dovetail Tail and Pin Saw Guides
guides to help cutting both tails and pins.
Published 3/12/2023 in 3D Printing/Jigs & Tool Upgrades
Filing Machine
a filing machine, also known as a die filer.
Published 3/12/2023 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Two Part Soft Jaws
Improved soft jaws.
Published 3/12/2023 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Metric Plough Plane Blades
updating old plough planes to modern metric standards!
Published 3/12/2023 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Kerfing Saw Mk2
a better kerfing saw.
Published 3/12/2023 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Travel Tool Chest & Workbench
a tool chest with workholding capabilities.
Published 3/12/2023 in Woodwork/Hand Tools& Woodwork/Benches
Paul Sellers' Router Plane
my version of Paul Sellers' plane.
Published 3/12/2023 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Dovetailed Boxes
several dovetailed boxes.
Published 3/12/2023 in Woodwork/Boxes
Sliding Lid Box
a simple alder box.
Published 3/12/2023 in Woodwork/Boxes
First Tea Caddy
a box with a hinged lid and carved lettering.
Published 3/12/2023 in Woodwork/Boxes
Woodwork-Related Calculators
a selection of on-line calculators related to woodwork.
Published 5/8/2023 in Woodwork
Tormek Square-Edge Jig Protrusion Calculator
calculate protrusions for Tormek's Square Edge Jig.
Published 5/8/2023 in Woodwork/Calculators
Honing Guide Protrusion Calculator
calculate protrusions for honing guides.
Published 5/8/2023 in Woodwork/Calculators
Digraph
a simple tool to make symbol entry easier when typing.
Published 6/1/2023 in Software
Numbered Wheel Generator
a simple tool for generating a printable wheel with a numbers around the dial.
Published 23/12/2022 in Metalwork/Calculators
Caliper Radius Gauge
a simple tool to help measuring radii with a digital or vernier caliper.
Published 27/11/2022 in 3D Printing/Jigs & Tool Upgrades
ARPCalc - Al's Reverse Polish Calculator
a powerful reverse polish calculator.
Published 25/11/2022 in Software/ARPCalc
Dr Al's 3D Printing Pages
introduction to the 3D printing part of the site.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing
Other 3D-Printed Stuff
3D-printed things that don't fit neatly into the other categories.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing
Allen Key Coloured Sleeves
some simple sleeves to help with identification of allen keys.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing/Other 3D-Printed Stuff
Imperial Drill Stand Surround
a 3D-printed drill stand holder for imperial drill bits.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing/Other 3D-Printed Stuff
Jigs & Tool Upgrades
a selection of 3D-printed things to guide tools or improve them.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing
Bandsaw Throat Inserts
inserts for a bandsaw.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing/Jigs & Tool Upgrades
Track Saw Waste Side Jigs
track saw jigs for cutting on the waste side.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing/Jigs & Tool Upgrades
Storage
3D-printed storage ideas.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing
Tap & Die Storage Box
customised storage for taps and dies.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing/Storage
Hex Key Rack Mk2
3D printed hex key rack.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing/Storage& Metalwork/Harrison M250
Sharpening Aids
3D-printed sharpening aids.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing
Honing Guide Set-up Aid
a simple jig to speed up honing jig setting.
Published 25/11/2022 in 3D Printing/Sharpening Aids
Inkle Loom
a simple loom for weaving bag straps etc.
Published 12/11/2022 in Woodwork/Other Woodworking Projects
Peg Looms
a pair of peg looms (and peg boxes) for rug weaving.
Published 12/11/2022 in Woodwork/Other Woodworking Projects
Dog Hole Tail Vice
a simple alternative to a tail vice.
Published 12/11/2022 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Unit Converter
a quick & simple unit converter.
Published 11/11/2022 in Metalwork/Calculators
Shooting Board Mk2
an improved shooting board with 3D-printed runners.
Published 11/11/2022 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Shooting Handle
two handles to improve shooting the ends of workpieces.
Published 11/11/2022 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Bandsaw Dust Collector
an improved method of catching the dust produced by a bandsaw.
Published 11/11/2022 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
Kumiko Box
a box with Kumiko in the lid.
Published 28/8/2022 in Woodwork/Boxes
Shooting Boards
my shooting boards; among my most often used tools.
Published 30/4/2022 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Cordless Power Tool Vacuum Cleaner Starter
automatically start your vacuum cleaner when using a cordless power tool.
Published 27/2/2022 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories& 3D Printing/Jigs & Tool Upgrades
Flange Nuts
Published 7/1/2022 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Chunky Planter
a chunky planter, made out of cheap tanalised timber.
Published 5/12/2021 in Woodwork/Outdoor Projects
Weighted Base Box
my third box - a box with a heavy base.
Published 25/11/2021 in Woodwork/Boxes
Chain Drilling Jig
a jig for drilling evenly spaced holes accurately.
Published 7/11/2021 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
Ball Turning Attachment
An attachment for turning spherical shapes with the lathe.
Published 31/10/2021 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
End-Grain Chopping Board
an end-grain chopping board made out of Cherry, Maple and Walnut.
Published 31/10/2021 in Woodwork/Other Woodworking Projects
Slow-Speed Grinder
a slow-speed grinder using low-cost diamond grinding discs.
Published 3/7/2021 in Metalwork/Grinder& Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
Gear Calculator / Generator
a tool for calculating involute gear parameters and generating DXFs of gears.
Published 13/6/2021 in Metalwork/Calculators
Bar Clamps
sturdy clamps for large parts.
Published 21/5/2021 in Woodwork/Hand Tools& Metalwork/Welding
Fair Weather Bench
a bench for sunny day woodwork!
Published 3/5/2021 in Woodwork/Benches
Temporary Shelf
a shelf for temporarily storing things off the bench.
Published 3/5/2021 in Woodwork/Benches
Portable Workbench
a portable workbench with two home-made vices.
Published 5/4/2021 in Woodwork/Benches
Sanding Blocks
simple blocks for hand sanding.
Published 21/2/2021 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Crochet Hook
a simple hook for crochet.
Published 20/2/2021 in Woodwork/Other Woodworking Projects
A Box for Hand Warmers
my second box - for storing hand warmers.
Published 18/2/2021 in Woodwork/Boxes
Veneer Bookmarks
simple bookmarks.
Published 30/1/2021 in Woodwork/Other Woodworking Projects
First Ever Box
my first attempt at a box.
Published 24/1/2021 in Woodwork/Boxes
Grooving Planes
some hand planes for making grooves for box and drawer bases.
Published 4/1/2021 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Kerfing Saw
a simple tool to help ripping wood into thin pieces.
Published 29/12/2020 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Planing Dog
a very simple low-profile dog to help with planing thin material.
Published 28/12/2020 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Dowel Plate
a simple tool to allow me to make dowels.
Published 28/12/2020 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Cyclone Dust Collection
a dust collection box to help deal with sawdust.
Published 8/12/2020 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
Thicknesser Stand
a stand (with wings!) for my thicknesser to sit on.
Published 4/12/2020 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
Monitor Stand
a monitor stand made out of offcuts.
Published 1/11/2020 in Woodwork/Furniture Projects
Router Extension
an extension for taking deeper cuts with a small router.
Published 25/10/2020 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
Pattern Weights
simple weights for holding patterns down when doing sewing projects.
Published 19/10/2020 in Woodwork/Other Woodworking Projects
Sparrow Box
somewhere for house sparrows to make their nest.
Published 28/8/2020 in Woodwork/Outdoor Projects
Other Woodworking Projects
introduction to the woodwork projects that don't fit into the other categories.
Published 18/8/2020 in Woodwork
Outdoor Projects
outdoor projects I've done.
Published 17/8/2020 in Woodwork
Furniture Projects
an introduction to the furniture that I've made.
Published 16/8/2020 in Woodwork
Boxes
an introduction to some of the boxes I've made.
Published 15/8/2020 in Woodwork
Side Table
my first woodworking project - a small oak table.
Published 14/8/2020 in Woodwork/Furniture Projects
Benches
an introduction to the benches that I've made.
Published 14/8/2020 in Woodwork
Router Sled
a simple sled for "planing" with a router.
Published 3/7/2020 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
Power Tools & Accessories
an introduction to some power tools & accessories that I've made.
Published 21/5/2020 in Woodwork
Hand Tools
an introduction to the hand tools and accessories that I've made.
Published 20/5/2020 in Woodwork
Saw Jigs
some jigs to help with hand sawing.
Published 20/5/2020 in Woodwork/Hand Tools
Router Table
a semi-home-made router table.
Published 20/5/2020 in Woodwork/Power Tools & Accessories
My Woodwork Workshop
some information about my woodworking workshop.
Published 19/5/2020 in Woodwork
Dr Al's Woodworking Pages
an introduction to the woodworking pages on my website.
Published 5/4/2020 in Woodwork
Dividing Head Calculator
a tool for working out how to use a dividing head for a given number of divisions.
Published 21/3/2020 in Metalwork/Calculators
Retractable Scriber
a simple scriber that is safe to keep in your pocket.
Published 14/3/2020 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Bandsaw Modifications and Tooling
improvements and tooling for my bandsaw.
Published 28/2/2020 in Metalwork/Bandsaw
Bandsaw Cut-Off Table
a table to catch the parts that have been cut off in the saw.
Published 28/2/2020 in Metalwork/Bandsaw
Gooseneck Light for Bandsaw
a gooseneck light to illuminate the part being cut when cutting to scribed lines.
Published 28/2/2020 in Metalwork/Bandsaw
45° Angle Block
an angle reference block to simplify cutting mitre joints.
Published 28/2/2020 in Metalwork/Bandsaw
Vice Handle Extension
a new and improved vice handle that's accessible with the bandsaw arm lowered.
Published 28/2/2020 in Metalwork/Bandsaw
Vertical Saw Table
a table to allow the saw to be used as a vertical bandsaw.
Published 28/2/2020 in Metalwork/Bandsaw
Bandsaw Restoration
a long project to restore the bandsaw to its former glory.
Published 28/2/2020 in Metalwork/Bandsaw
Bandsaw Material Support
a material support frame to help when cutting long stock up.
Published 28/2/2020 in Metalwork/Bandsaw
Tap Drill Sizes
a tool for calculating drill sizes for tapping at different thread engagements.
Published 1/2/2020 in Metalwork/Calculators
Welding Control Switch
a simple switch to alternate between welding controls.
Published 26/1/2020 in Metalwork/Welding
Cutting Speed Calculator
a tool for calculating cutting speeds for various materials.
Published 25/1/2020 in Metalwork/Calculators
Z-Axis Locking Screw
a replacement screw for locking the Z-axis travel.
Published 19/1/2020 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Simple Tungsten Holder
a very simply holder for keeping tungstens handy.
Published 6/1/2020 in Metalwork/Welding
Welder's Third Hand
a handy workholding tool for welding.
Published 31/12/2019 in Metalwork/Welding
Sheet Metal Bender
a sheet metal bender for making boxes etc.
Published 30/12/2019 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Machinist's Jack
a simple tool for supporting work being milled.
Published 29/12/2019 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
ER32 Slide Hammer
a tool for removing stubborn shafts.
Published 29/12/2019 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Cantilever Clamps
a pair of workholding clamps.
Published 28/12/2019 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Gas Cylinder Spanner
a new spanner for opening and closing the valve on a gas cylinder.
Published 22/12/2019 in Metalwork/Welding
Restoring an Old Bench Vice
restoring an old bench vice.
Published 21/12/2019 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Arm Support for TIG Welding
an adjustable arm to support the torch arm when TIG welding.
Published 20/12/2019 in Metalwork/Welding
MT4.5 ER40 Collet Chuck
A collet chuck that can be mounted directly in the spindle of the lathe.
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Metalworking Data
some useful data for metalworking projects.
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork
Hex Socket Grub Screws
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Set Screws
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Single Point Threading In-Feed Distances
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Button & Flange Button Head Screws
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Typical Properties for Common Materials
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Nuts & Washers
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
R8 Taper Dimensions
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Material Equivalents
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Inch/Metric Table
a lookup table for converting from imperial to metric lengths.
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
ER Collet Dimensions
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Socket Head Cap & Countersunk Screws
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Morse Taper Dimensions
Published 15/12/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Translating Nonsense
handy look-up tables for understanding American youtube videos.
Published 3/11/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Thread Size Table
a table of data to help with identifying unusual threads.
Published 3/10/2019 in Metalwork/Metalworking Data
Adjustable Diamond Dresser
a simple modification that helps with dressing a grinder wheel.
Published 15/9/2019 in Metalwork/Grinder
Miscellaneous
metalworking-related stuff that doesn't fit elsewhere.
Published 10/9/2019 in Metalwork
Soft Hammers
some soft faced hammers.
Published 10/9/2019 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Finger Plate Clamping Tool
a work holding device for small parts.
Published 10/9/2019 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Measuring Tools
a short description of some of the measuring tools I use regularly (and a rant about steel rule design).
Published 10/9/2019 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
An Over-Engineered Boat Vice
for holding a work-in-progress model boat.
Published 10/9/2019 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
Pencil Repair
repairing some graphgear pencils.
Published 10/9/2019 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous
GPS Route Planner
a tool to create route plans for your GPS with Google Maps.
Published 21/9/2018 in Maps & Navigation
Pantograph
a handy tool for engraving text.
Published 19/8/2018 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Harrison M250 Modifications and Tooling
improvements and tooling for my Harrison M250.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Tailstock DRO
Easy drill depth measurement.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Tool Height Setting Gauge
Simple height setting for cutting tools.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Storage for Bar Stock
Storing long bar stock without taking up too much of the limited workshop space.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
QCTP Tool Holders
Lots of QCTP tool holders.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Small Modifications
A few small tools/modifications that didn't seem worth putting on a page of their own.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Hex Key Rack
A rack to keep hex keys at hand.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Hex Soft Jaws
Soft jaws for short-piece turning.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Holders for Small Tools
Using 8 mm tools in the big tool post.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Storage for MT3 Tooling
Convenient storage for tooling that fits in the tailstock taper.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
M250 Back Stop
A back-stop for consistent positioning of parts in the chuck.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Top Slide Motor
Cutting tapers with a good finish.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Harrison M250
Thread Dial Indicator Calculator
a tool for helping with the use of a thread dial indicator.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Calculators
Harrison M250 Change Gear Calculator
a tool for calculating change-gears for threading on the Harrison M250.
Published 12/8/2018 in Metalwork/Calculators/Change Gears
Flywheel Fly Cutter
a cross between a fly wheel and a fly cutter.
Published 11/8/2018 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Spring Calculator
a tool for calculating information about springs & how to wind them.
Published 3/7/2018 in Metalwork/Calculators
Milling Machine End Stop
a stop for repeatable placement of parts in the vice.
Published 4/3/2018 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Powered X-Axis Feed Mk2
a better power feed.
Published 4/3/2018 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Grinding Rest
an advanced grinding rest for tool grinding.
Published 4/3/2018 in Metalwork/Grinder
Grinder Dust Collection
a very simple method of catching some of the grinding dust from the back of the grinder.
Published 4/3/2018 in Metalwork/Grinder
Small Mini-Lathe Modifications
some very simple lathe modifications.
Published 4/3/2018 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Mini-Lathe Chuck Spiders
3D printed chuck spiders.
Published 4/3/2018 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Spindle DRO
a replacement for the useless spindle DRO that came with the mill.
Published 21/11/2017 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Knurling Calculator
a tool for calculating stock diameters for knurling.
Published 18/10/2016 in Metalwork/Calculators
Three-Wire Screw Measurement
a tool for calculating dimensions for three-wire measurement of screw threads.
Published 14/9/2016 in Metalwork/Calculators
Mk2 Tangential Tool Holders
an even better turning tool holder!
Published 3/4/2016 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Tool Holder Storage
handy storage for tool holders.
Published 3/4/2016 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Quick Change Tool Post Mk 2
a new and improved quick change tool holder.
Published 3/4/2016 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Mill DTI Mount
a handy mill-mounted DTI arm.
Published 28/3/2016 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Table Protection
a simple way to save effort cleaning the mill.
Published 28/3/2016 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Dog Clutch
threading made easy.
Published 10/5/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Threading Banjos
an easy way to set-up gears for screw-cutting.
Published 10/5/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Dr Al's Metalworking Pages
an introduction to the metalworking pages on my website.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork
SX3 Milling Machine Modifications and Tooling
improvements and tooling for my milling machine.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Powered X-Axis Feed
smoother cuts with less arm work.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Tangential Fly-Cutter
an interesting fly cutter design.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Milling Machine Spindle Lock
a much simpler method of locking the spindle for tool changes.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Milling Machine Depth Stop
a depth stop for repeatable drilling.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
High Profile Clamps
some extremely useful work clamps.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/SX3 Milling Machine
Bench Grinder Modifications and Tooling
improvements and tooling for my bench grinder.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Grinder
Grinder Angle Gauges
3D printed gauges for setting the angle of the tool supports.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Grinder
Threading Tool Grinding Jig
a simple jig for grinding threading tools.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Grinder
Grinder Tool Supports
replacing the rubbish tool supports that come with the grinder.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Grinder
Tangential Tool Grinding Jig
a simple jig for grinding tangential turning tools.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Grinder
My Metalwork Workshop
some information about my metalworking workshop.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork
Welding Related Projects
projects related to welding.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Welding
Steel Drawer Unit
a simple but heavy duty welded steel drawer unit.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Welding
Foot Switch for Lift-TIG Welding
a simple foot switch for ending a Lift-TIG weld neatly.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Welding
Mini-Lathe Modifications and Tooling
improvements and tooling for my mini-lathe.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Tangential Tool Holder
the best turning tool there is!
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Carriage Gear Protector
a simple shield to protect the carriage gears from swarf.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Mini-Lathe Hand-Wheels
to make the machine feel much nicer to use.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Leadscrew Handwheel
accurate control of the carriage position.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Cross Slide Milling
centre-height milling on the lathe without using the z-axis.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Quick Change Tool Post
a very simple but very robust quick-change toolpost for the mini-lathe.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Dividing / Back-Stop / Spindle-Crank
a simple toolkit that is a dividing head, back-stop and spindle crank all in one.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Mini-Lathe Thread Gauges
3D printed gauges for aligning the top-slide for threading.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Spring Centre
a simple tool for aligning taps.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Tool Post Drill
for cross-drilling while dividing.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Tailstock Modifications
a selection of modifications to the lathe tailstock.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Lantern Chuck
for turning small screws.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Tooling Stands
simple storage for taper tooling.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Dial Gauge Mount
a neat little multi-use holder for a dial-gauge.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Mini-Lathe
Metalwork Calculators
a selection of on-line calculators related to metalworking.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork
Linear Scale Generator
a simple tool for generating a printable scale with a configurable number of division lines.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Calculators
Boley & Leinen LZ4P Change Gear Calculator
a tool for calculating change-gears for threading on the Boley & Leinen LZ4P.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Calculators/Change Gears
Harrison M300 Change Gear Calculator
a tool for calculating change-gears for threading on the Harrison M300.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Calculators/Change Gears
Mini-Lathe Change Gear Calculator
a tool for calculating change-gears for threading on the 7x12 mini-lathe.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Calculators/Change Gears
Divider Wheel Generator
a simple tool for generating a printable wheel with a configurable number of division lines.
Published 31/1/2015 in Metalwork/Calculators
Software
an introduction to the software tools available on my website.
Maps & Navigation
an introduction to the navigation-related pages on my website.
GEMF Map Store Format
a format for efficiently storing map tiles for use off-line on smart phones with FAT32 or similar file systems.
in Maps & Navigation
Vim Scripts
some plugins for the Vim text editor.
TagHighlight
highlighting of typedefs, #defines, enumerated names etc in Vim.
in Vim Scripts
Bandit Colour Scheme
a colour scheme for Vim.
in Vim Scripts
EasyColour Plugin
colour schemes made easy!
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