Projects

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. Latest build log entry: Mini Moravian Bench Build Process page 37: posted 17/8/2025.

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Garden Table

my first attempt at making garden furniture.

Published 23/6/2025 in Woodwork/Furniture Projects
& Woodwork/Outdoor Projects

Darning Mushroom

a simple darning mushroom I made for my other half.

Published 2/5/2025 in Woodwork/Woodturning

Chisel Handles

some new walnut handles for my chisels.

Published 4/4/2025 in Woodwork/Woodturning

Brown Oak Turned Box

a simple turned box that I made on a woodturning course.

Published 4/4/2025 in Woodwork/Woodturning
& Woodwork/Boxes

Crushgrind Tool

a tool for cutting internal grooves when making salt and pepper mills.

Published 4/4/2025 in Woodwork/Woodturning

Regular Polygon Calculator

a calculator to help working out dimensions of regular polygons.

Published 2/4/2025 in Woodwork/Calculators

Woodturning

projects I've turned from wood.

Published 9/3/2025 in Woodwork

Salt & Pepper Mills

some salt and pepper mills.

Published 8/3/2025 in Woodwork/Woodturning

Heat Treatment Oven

a high-temperature oven.

Published 16/2/2025 in Metalwork/Miscellaneous

Tripod Stand for Phone Wallet Case

an adaptor for holding a phone on a tripod without removing it from its wallet case.

Published 15/2/2025 in 3D Printing/Other 3D-Printed Stuff

Simple Marking Knife

a marking knife with wenge scales.

Published 13/2/2025 in Woodwork/Hand Tools

Heat Set Insert Tools

some simple soldering iron tips for fitting heat set inserts.

Published 21/12/2024 in 3D Printing/Jigs & Tool Upgrades

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
& Woodwork/Woodturning

Mini Moravian Bench

a low bench for use with my travel tool chest.

Published 21/10/2024 in Woodwork/Benches

Green Wood Stool

a stool I made on a two-day green woodworking course.

Published 7/6/2024 in Woodwork/Furniture 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
& Woodwork/Woodturning

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

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

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

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.

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!

in Vim Scripts

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