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I can't take credit for the idea, the last job shop I worked in had one built by an old tool maker there. I think the pics speak for themselves. It's made from scrap and a few parts I had laying around..... The first pic is of the assorted parts, also shows a 1/4 x 3" bolt and nut I made the...

The Warco has a 800 rpm higher top speed too, might come in handy for smallish cutters or soft material.......

You can adjust the tailstock on many lathes to cut shallow tapers........

Once again thanks for the warm welcome. I've been looking around for more than 13 hours now, most of it admiring the works of art some have built. I've filled a few trashcans with chips during the couple of decades I was a machinist, but there is drastic distinction between utilitarian work and...

Thanks for the welcome. That pic was when I first brought it home. I was moving it around a bit to see if that's where it would stay. It's considerably more messy now and has a few additions. I added a pneumatic drawbar, a splash/chip shield, and flood coolant. I hope to get a few pics of the...

Hello all and thanks for providing such a wonderful site. Quick intro. I was introduced to steam by my Grandfather when I was a kid. He had a steam powered toy that powered several "machines" by moving a string fan belt from one to another. I was always fascinated with mechanics in general...