Metal Shaper – A Homemade Machine Tool for DIY Metalworking Projects

Metal Shaper – A Homemade Machine Tool for DIY Metalworking Projects

My homemade metal shaper is a tool for cutting metal from a work piece along a linear stroke. In addition to my home built metal lathe, I am using the shaper extensively as I build a horizontal milling machine. I also edited more extensive footage and discussion of the build in individual videos. There is…

DIY C Table
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DIY C Table

My wife has been begging me to build her some furniture. I figured a C Table was a great place to start since it could be as a slide-under sofa table or an end table. Turns out it is a GREAT starter project for someone interested in furniture making with welding and woodworking aspirations. Design Does this qualifies…

DIY Senville Mini Split AC Installation – Air Conditioning Install without Professional Help

DIY Senville Mini Split AC Installation – Air Conditioning Install without Professional Help

In this article, I am going to show you how I personally installed a mini split ac in my garage: the whole process…just me. I am going to discuss: Why I chose a DIY HVAC route Selecting a minisplit air conditioning system or heat pump, sizing and performance Pre-installation preparation Installation details Avoiding mistakes and…

Facing the Shaper Ram = Exceeding the Lathe Capacity: Gingery Shaper – Part 4

I cleaned up the lost foam casting to mate the ram cap and ram for my Gingery Shaper. During this step of the project, I turned an arbor and used it to face the ram using my lathe. As you know, the ram facing is an operation that pushes the Gingery lathe’s capacity to its limit. I…

Stunning Triumph – Casting the Ram for the Gingery Shaper – Part 3

I use the lost foam casting method to create the ram for my Gingery Shaper. The first time the casting FAILED. But after remaking the pattern, using more sand, and packing the sand in I found SUCCESS! Thanks to a recommendation from Giaco Whatever and the support of Makercise patrons I now have a camera…

Killer Efficiency Scrapping Aluminum
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Killer Efficiency Scrapping Aluminum

Your aluminum foundry operation should be efficient. Optimizing your feedstock pipeline is critical to profitable casting regardless the size of your foundry. Don’t let your process rob you of time or money. If you process scrap aluminum, you need to use the steps below to instantly improve your foundry’s efficiency. I go into detail below, but here are the…

Makercise Log – 20170326

Makercise Log – 20170326

Last week’s update: I ordered hardware for the project including fasteners, bushings, bushing stock, ANSI 35 roller chain, bull wheel sprocket, pinion sprocket, set screws, and shaft collars. I probably missed some hardware, but this should get me through most of the shaper build. I cleaned up the column sides and the column front. I scraped the…