Micro-Machine Shop
microcosm - A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system in constitution, configuration, or development.
corollary - You can't have too many tools.

Rong Fu RF-25 Mill/Drill
    RF-25 Mill DRO X Y Z Axes & Tachometer    
   
Specifications & Views
    Coolant Misting System
   
Fixtures, Mill Accessories & R-8 Spindle Accessories

Taig Micro Mill
    4-Axes Taig Micro Mill CNC Conversion
    Taig DRO X Y Z Axes & Tachometer
   
Motor & ER-16 Spindle Upgrades
    Screwless Vises
    Tooling Plate
    Manual Rotary Table
    Dividing Head & Gears
    Tramming the Taig Mill & Vise


Jet BD-920N 9x20 Lathe
    9x20 Lathe DRO X Z1 Axes & Tachometer   
    Compound Bracket & Angle Plate Jig
    Quick Change Tool Post & Tool Bits
    Cross slide, Carriage & Feed Gears
    Tool Post Grinder
 
   Boring Bars
    Ball Turners & Knurlers
    Collets & Chucks
    Centers & Tailstock Chucks
    Threading
    Locking & Tramming the Tailstock
    Machine Mounts

Taig Micro Lathe

   
Taig Micro Lathe DROs
    Lead Screw with
Split-Nut
    Micro Lathe & Mill Accessories
   
Spindle Motor & its Mount
    Rocker & Quick-Change Tool Posts
    Boring Bar Holders
    Ratcheting Locking Levers
    Tramming the Taig Tailstock
   
Other...
    Band Saw
    Bench Grinders
    Broach Cutters
    Drill Bits, Countersinks, Reamers & Counter Bores
    Drill Press Chucks
    Hit Miss Gas & Double-Acting Steam Engines
    How to Drill a Hole

    Mensuration & Layout Tools
    Pens & Wine Bottle Stoppers
    Punches
    Router Table Lift
    Sine Vises, Bars & Plates
    Tapped Threads & Reference Tables

    Vises

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DISCLAIMER
Opinions expressed are those of the author or the quoted source. The author is not an employee of or agent for any of the vendors referenced in the text and does not sell or represent any of the products discussed. The author is not a professional machinist or engineer.  No information provided herein should be construed to represent professional advice or best practice.  All information is provided to help hobbyists and other non-professionals gain a better understanding of the tools and techniques described. Care has been exercised to provide accurate information. However, the author cannot be held responsible for information which is incorrect or out of date. Power tools and shop practices can be dangerous. Read, understand & follow all directions & precautions provided by the equipment manufacturer. Always take all proper safety precautions such as wearing protective eyewear and appropriate clothing. Contact the manufacturer if you have any questions.

All practices described herein are to be used at the discretion and risk of the reader.

Last updated on Saturday, October 11, 2008 07:42:10 AM         Let the chips fly!