CNC Pencil Sharpener
I hope that I’m not the only one who thinks this is funny.
Videos
MIT TechTV Machine Shop Videos
Here is a great resource for new machinists that almost seems like a secret because I have never seen it mentioned on any of the discussion groups or forums I belong to.
In 1995 the director of MIT’s machine shop for the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (Robotics Group) made ten videos, totaling more than seven hours, that teach students how to use machine tools. … Read the rest
A Neat Trick for Squaring Up Parts in the Lathe
Here’s a neat trick for squaring up parts that are too thin to self-align in a lathe chuck.… Read the rest
Jan Ridders’ Engines
Jan Ridders is a talented machinist and prolific designer of model Stirling, flame-eater and internal combustion engines. As you can see from the video he has some good-looking and nice-running designs. You can build them if you want because he generously shares his plans for free.… Read the rest