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Tom G
Recently retired, learning new things to keep my mind sharp.
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Adjustable Tool Holder VBMT11
Divided by 5 degrees
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cut Knurling tool
The Cut Knurling Tool My name is Tom, and I’m a maker. Like all makers, I like to build things. Tools, machines, machined parts,cars, buildings and...
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Manual Surface Grinder
Read the Surface Grinder Notes.pdf for full details of this complex model. I created this design as a DIY project. Not an insignificant project. ...
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Rotary Broach Tool & Holder
A tool for creating polygon holes in metal. They are fairly expensive, so I thought I would reverse engineer one and make it myself.
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Rotary Broach Tool
For making shape holes
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Mini CNC Lathe with Automatic Tool Changer and Cross Mill
Mini CNC lathe with ATC, Cross mill and Head stock Brake. Designed in FreeCAD, includes a BOM with sources for parts adding up to approximately $1800.
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BENDING ROLLS
Workshop Bending Rolls Designed by George H Thomas. Designed for the home hobbyist to do light guage sheeting. Modeled in Inventor 2012 Pro. ht...
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Proxxon Dividing Head
Micro Dividing Head
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Tool Post Grinder (ER11)
My version of a small tool post grinder using the ER11 spindle. I found this design by "Achim" and modified it for my needs. The original source ...
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Grinding Rest
My reproduction of the design from Harold Hall, published in "Workshop Practice Series" Vol 35. and 38.
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Oil Way Groove Machine
This is my version of the oil-way grooving attachment for the lathe. The model should serve as a basis for your own variant, depending on the size ...
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Ball Turning Attachment
Here is my version of the obligatory "ball turning attachment" for the lathe. I shuffled a couple of designs around to come up with something that ...
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Dividing Head (ER11)
I designed and built this dividing head using inspiration from the book "Dividing" by Harold Hall. It uses the ER11 collet shaft and plain bronze b...
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Gears dividing head
Gears dividing head design ready for manufacturing
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5C Spin Index
The 5C Spin Index is a multi-purpose indexing fixture designed to extend the work capabilities of milling machines, surface grinders and drill pr...
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Leblond Regal Servo Shift 15" Levelling Screw
1-16 UN Levelling Screw 7x Required for a 15" Servoshift Machine.
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Bridgeport Mill
Bridgeport Mill model, made from 1/4" aluminum plate
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Bridgeport Mill Support System for VISE and Rotary Table
Bridgeport Mill Support System for VISE and Rotary Table. I made this as a way to store the Rotary Table without having to lift it. the nice part y...
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Ornamental turning lathe - rose engine
This type of lathe originated in the 17thy century and became very popular mid 19th. It allows turning ornamental objects and the "rose engine" is ...
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Heavy fly cutter
Heavy duty fly cutter for milling machine.
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watch pivot polisher
In watches a high quality finish on the pivots - and those can be as small as 0.05mm diameter - is essential. This device allows easy polishing (bu...
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Custom Rose engine
Some time ago I uploaded a design for a rose engine. I now built it - with a design change, as the original design did not work well.
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Custom Straight Line Engine. Guilloche.
Straight Line Engine is a form of machine for creating Guilloché and similar patterns - a companion to Rose Engine. Modified a VEVOR milling tab...
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Gordon Nano 0.1cc Aero Engine
This engine was originally designed by a very young engineer back in the 90's. It is a challenging engine to actually make as the components are so...
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