Shop Made Tools

[quasi]

Glenn, I like it and will make one (or two)

[gdavis2265]

Glenn, I like it and will make one (or two)

yea, go for it, they really work sweet!

[randyjaco]

Really clever idea, that I am going to have to steal 8^)
Randy

[sasquatch]

Great stuff everyone, always some nice work posted here.

[Billy Hill]

I modded the Glacern a bit by drilling and tapping the 1/2" bolt to accept a #10-32 - I

Cool idea! Here's my version, made it decades ago...

[gdavis2265]

Cool idea! Here's my version, made it decades ago...

yes, very nice Bill - I must have seen that when you posted that photo. I actually think I copied mine from a tips and tricks metalworking book I have.

[gdavis2265]

TH 400 Transmission Rebuild Clamp

[rmw]

Isn't that a TH350?

[gdavis2265]

Good call - yes I believe it was a 350 - I built the clamp, my buddy taught us a class in rebuilding them.

[gdavis2265]

[big job]

Thanks for the shop tour Glenn, I like your disk brake set up on the lathe.
sam

[Rootpass]

I end up with bits and pieces that are too short to do much with so when I had enough of the same diameter I drilled and tapped each end a different thread and pitch. They are now screw holders to finish screws after parting off. I have one for 1/4, 3/8 etc and tap corse on one end and fine on the other.

[Rootpass]

I finally took the time to make something to hold the most used tapping and threading bits and pieces including drill bushings for my favorite EBay score. Heinrich center cross hole drilling jig. $27 + shipping.

[Rootpass]

Cheap but very convenient rubber collet holder

[Rootpass]

Top slide dial indicator