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Paul Gagnon · 09-13-2010, 12:23 AM

I made this little vise. Got lazy at the end and cheaped out on the handle.

Rob G · 09-13-2010, 10:44 PM

The finished toolpost, a differant style radius cutter that will do both convex and concave radii, a three piece set of .500" inserted cutters and a toolpost indicator holder.

Rob G · 09-13-2010, 10:48 PM

The ball is the first test piece made from some mystery metal that was in the scrap bin.

Mike Draper · 12-05-2010, 07:38 PM

Horizontal grinder, Sidewinder lll, my 3rd version in the evolution. I build custom knives and a horizontal grinder is a valuable tool, it sees a lot of use. It's powered by a 1hp VFD and changes from a small wheel to a more conventional horizontal grinder. The contact wheels are on their own tool arm an are quickly changed out to different diameter wheel when needed.

mike

guidolyons · 12-06-2010, 12:01 AM

Nice belt sander/grinder

jwbures · 12-06-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by guidolyons

Nice belt sander/grinder

Man I agree, I'd love to have that thing..

LBHSBZ · 12-06-2010, 10:44 PM

Just bought a big boy mill....Tree 2UVR. This was my first project. A set of special sockets to service the hubs on an old Lancia Fulvia that a buddy of mine is restoring.

ranger302 · 12-07-2010, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LBHSBZ

Just bought a big boy mill....Tree 2UVR. This was my first project. A set of special sockets to service the hubs on an old Lancia Fulvia that a buddy of mine is restoring.

good to see a felow HSM'r. Nice Work

Jonnie Fraz · 12-10-2010, 09:02 PM

I built this little gem to do plasma bird mouth notches.

And how it works
first mark you angle

Mark your notch

Make your notch

Flip the tube over and repeat.

Myanarchy · 12-10-2010, 10:21 PM

you know, as simple as it is that's a damn good idea

Jonnie Fraz · 12-11-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Myanarchy

you know, as simple as it is that's a damn good idea

Thanks! I will sometimes have to do a couple hundred notches a day and this makes it nice.

nbjeeptj · 12-11-2010, 08:32 AM

I needed a second socket for my locking lug nuts on the trailer. It seems every time I need it it was in the wrong vehicle. Also just got a 3in1 and needed a project.

cweed · 12-11-2010, 01:15 PM

I had to build some fenders for a sand dragster and didn't have a brake. So I threw this one together. So far I have bent 12 gage x 24" with no problems. The widest bend is 44"

I made some 2",4",6",8" and 10" angles so I can brake boxes and stuff as well.

three60fish · 12-13-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cweed

I had to build some fenders for a sand dragster and didn't have a brake. So I threw this one together. So far I have bent 12 gage x 24" with no problems. The widest bend is 44"

I made some 2",4",6",8" and 10" angles so I can brake boxes and stuff as well.

I REALLY like that setup and I think I could put that together myself as well. Any chance you could take some more detailed pics of it? Particularly of the hinge setup? Any possibility you might be able to throw a small piece of metal in there just to show me how it starts out when performing a bend? For some reason I can't quite grasp the full operation of it

Thanks if you're willing to do it

jwbures · 12-13-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by three60fish

I REALLY like that setup and I think I could put that together myself as well. Any chance you could take some more detailed pics of it? Particularly of the hinge setup? Any possibility you might be able to throw a small piece of metal in there just to show me how it starts out when performing a bend? For some reason I can't quite grasp the full operation of it

Thanks if you're willing to do it

X2, great setup and I'd like to see some other pics as well...

carslut · 12-15-2010, 11:12 AM

awesome tools guys

Mike Draper · 01-20-2011, 10:10 AM

Damascus Axe....

Jbevs · 01-20-2011, 04:28 PM

Wow, shipping to 61615?

Ritter4.0 · 01-20-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbevs

Wow, shipping to 61615?

x2 but I couldn't afford one. I have been trying to make a knife out of an old leaf spring by "stock grinding". So far its OK, but I want to make it better.

RubiWheeler · 01-20-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbevs

Wow, shipping to 61615?

That thing is gorgeous! Trade or hobby?

Mike Draper · 01-20-2011, 08:17 PM

Thanks! It was an order and not available...I need to get some good pics before the new owner picks it up.

Ritter4.0, Grinding a knife from a leaf spring is a good start, you'll learn a lot. My first knife was a Caterpillar head bolt I heated with a rosebud and hammered it into a blade...well...sort of...

I'm a full-time knifemaker, have been for about 10 years, I was a heavy equipment field mechanic until a back injury ended that career.

SeaBass44 · 01-20-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Draper

Thanks! It was an order and not available...I need to get some good pics before the new owner picks it up.

Ritter4.0, Grinding a knife from a leaf spring is a good start, you'll learn a lot. My first knife was a Caterpillar head bolt I heated with a rosebud and hammered it into a blade...well...sort of...

I'm a full-time knifemaker, have been for about 10 years, I was a heavy equipment field mechanic until a back injury ended that career.

about what does that run?

Mike Draper · 01-20-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaBass44

about what does that run?

PM sent...

ZAG · 01-21-2011, 01:42 AM

bender
radius cutting tool
brake

YouTube - homemade bender 3

YouTube - home made tube bender

YouTube - radius cutter

Myanarchy · 01-21-2011, 07:15 AM

zag posts and I can't be the only one reverting to the 2nd grade hopping up and down while yelling not fair

09-13-2010, 12:23 AM	#176 (permalink)
Paul Gagnon Poseur SUV Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 610 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta eh? Posts: 9,950 Blog Entries: 6	I made this little vise. Got lazy at the end and cheaped out on the handle. Attached Images __________________ Paul Gagnon Sherwood Park, Alberta eh? "No Brain, No Pain" Last edited by Paul Gagnon; 09-13-2010 at 12:23 AM.

09-13-2010, 10:44 PM	#177 (permalink)
Rob G Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85835 Location: Rock Island, Illinois Posts: 220	The finished toolpost, a differant style radius cutter that will do both convex and concave radii, a three piece set of .500" inserted cutters and a toolpost indicator holder. Attached Images

09-13-2010, 10:48 PM	#178 (permalink)
Rob G Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85835 Location: Rock Island, Illinois Posts: 220	The ball is the first test piece made from some mystery metal that was in the scrap bin. Attached Images

12-10-2010, 09:02 PM	#184 (permalink)
Jonnie Fraz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85558 Posts: 6	I built this little gem to do plasma bird mouth notches. And how it works first mark you angle Mark your notch Make your notch Flip the tube over and repeat. Last edited by Jonnie Fraz; 12-10-2010 at 09:03 PM.

12-10-2010, 10:21 PM	#185 (permalink)
Myanarchy Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14059 Location: Memphrica Posts: 5,526	you know, as simple as it is that's a damn good idea __________________ Jeeper89 is a bitch

12-05-2010, 07:38 PM	#179 (permalink)
Mike Draper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102476 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 33	Horizontal grinder, Sidewinder lll, my 3rd version in the evolution. I build custom knives and a horizontal grinder is a valuable tool, it sees a lot of use. It's powered by a 1hp VFD and changes from a small wheel to a more conventional horizontal grinder. The contact wheels are on their own tool arm an are quickly changed out to different diameter wheel when needed. mike

12-06-2010, 10:44 PM	#182 (permalink)
LBHSBZ schleprock Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88698 Location: Long beach Posts: 456	Just bought a big boy mill....Tree 2UVR. This was my first project. A set of special sockets to service the hubs on an old Lancia Fulvia that a buddy of mine is restoring.

12-11-2010, 08:32 AM	#187 (permalink)
nbjeeptj drunk ??? Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64761 Location: lexington SC Posts: 181	I needed a second socket for my locking lug nuts on the trailer. It seems every time I need it it was in the wrong vehicle. Also just got a 3in1 and needed a project.

12-11-2010, 01:15 PM	#188 (permalink)
cweed Rock Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121233 Location: Hanford California Posts: 345	I had to build some fenders for a sand dragster and didn't have a brake. So I threw this one together. So far I have bent 12 gage x 24" with no problems. The widest bend is 44" I made some 2",4",6",8" and 10" angles so I can brake boxes and stuff as well. __________________ Love building them, love wheeling them. ECV Tuliburg 69 Hanford Trail Busters Cal-4 United Four Wheel Drive Association Blue Ribbon Collation MyJeep Rocks.com Owner of Sidewayz Motorsports

12-15-2010, 11:12 AM	#191 (permalink)
carslut plasma dust huffer Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 25823 Location: USA Posts: 1,859	awesome tools guys __________________ *Duramax and LS based motor tuning* Offering in House Custom CNC Plasma cutting services, we can take your idea from design to your doorstep. have a sketch you want to become parts for your project? pm me, i can help. parts are shipping out daily "it makes the mach5 look like a vagina" - ARCHER

01-20-2011, 10:10 AM	#192 (permalink)
Mike Draper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102476 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 33	Damascus Axe....

01-20-2011, 04:28 PM	#193 (permalink)
Jbevs Rock God Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 143241 Posts: 1,754	Wow, shipping to 61615?

01-20-2011, 08:17 PM	#196 (permalink)
Mike Draper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102476 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 33	Thanks! It was an order and not available...I need to get some good pics before the new owner picks it up. Ritter4.0, Grinding a knife from a leaf spring is a good start, you'll learn a lot. My first knife was a Caterpillar head bolt I heated with a rosebud and hammered it into a blade...well...sort of... I'm a full-time knifemaker, have been for about 10 years, I was a heavy equipment field mechanic until a back injury ended that career.

01-21-2011, 01:42 AM	#199 (permalink)
ZAG ------------- Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14113 Location: FINLAND Posts: 1,148	bender radius cutting tool brake YouTube - homemade bender 3 YouTube - home made tube bender YouTube - radius cutter Attached Images

01-21-2011, 07:15 AM	#200 (permalink)
Myanarchy Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14059 Location: Memphrica Posts: 5,526	zag posts and I can't be the only one reverting to the 2nd grade hopping up and down while yelling not fair __________________ Jeeper89 is a bitch

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