Nice #2 arbor press and some angle plates.

This was in my basement when I moved in. I want to get it up and running as the shop fridge. At the minimum it needs a new door seal and a thorough cleaning. I’m planning on compressor work as...

We had been working out of a temporary space while our shop was built out.  We moved in today.  1964 Bridgeport 2J-head vertical mill next to 1982 Tree Journeyman 320 CNC...

I’ve shot several potato guns.  Some were the PVC / hairspray / BBQ lighter type.  One was welded stainless steel, powered by compressed air with an solenoid valve for firing. I’ve wanted to build my own pnumatic cannon for years.  Ammunition will be tennis balls rather than...

I’ve had an idea for awhile to build a mini-excavator.  (For a sense of scale the arms are 11″ long.) Nothing past the concept stage yet.  This is designed to use steppers and timing belts to control the three joints.  3mm HTD timing belts, 72 and 15 tooth pulleys.  4.8:1,...

A lazy afternoon in front of Alek’s shop.