Micro-Machine Shop
microcosm - A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system in constitution, configuration, or development.
corollary - You can't have too many tools. 

This site presents over 115 pages containing in excess of 1553 annotated pictures, 60 animations, 
plus 190 reference documents on metal machining tools, tooling, modifications, methods, & projects.

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Rong Fu RF-25 Mill/Drill
    Mill/Drill Specifications & Views
    RF-25 Mill DRO X Y Z Axes & Tachometer    
    R-8 Spindle Accessories
    Collets, 5C Fixtures, V-Blocks & Angled Fixtures

    Workholding & Rotary Tables
    End Mills & Cutters
    Coolant Misting System

Taig Micro Mill
    4-Axes Taig Micro Mill CNC Conversion
    Taig DRO X Y Z Axes & Tachometer
   
Motor & ER-16 Spindle
    Screwless Vises
    Tooling Plate
    Manual Rotary Table
    Tramming the Taig Mill & Vise

Jet BD-920N 9x20 Lathe
   
Views & Specifications
    9x20 Lathe DRO X Z1 Axes & Tachometer   
    Compound Bracket & Angle Plate Jig
    Quick Change Tool Post & Tool Bits
    Cross slide, Compound, Carriage & Feed Gears
    Tool Post Grinder

    Collet & Jawed Spindle Chucks
    Lathe Mandrels & Arbors
    Centers, Arbors & Tailstock Drill Chucks
    Locking & Tramming the Tailstock
 
   Boring Bars
    Ball Turners & Knurlers
    Single-point Threading
    Spindle Motor Emergency Stop   


Taig Micro Lathe
    Taig Micro Lathe CNC Conversion
    Lead Screw with Split-Nut

    Micro Lathe & Micro Mill Accessories
   
Spindle Motor, Mount & Jackshaft Pulley
    Rocker & Quick Change Tool Posts
    Boring Bar Holders
    Ratcheting Locking Levers
    Tramming the Taig Tailstock
   
Metal-working
    Band Saw
    Bench Grinders
    Broach Cutters
    CNC Clock Gears
    Double-Acting Steam & Hit-Miss Gas Engines

    Drill Bits, Countersinks, Reamers & Counter-bores
    Drill Presses & Chucks
    How to Drill a Hole
   
Pens & Wine Bottle Stoppers
    Precision Mensuration & Layout Tools
    Punches
    Router Table Lift
    Sheet Metal
    Sine Vises, Bars & Plates
    Tapping Threads & Reference Tables

    Vises

    Manuals, Tables & Schematics

    Personal Safety Equipment

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Disclaimer
All practices described herein are to be used at the discretion & risk of the reader.
Opinions expressed are those of the author or the quoted source. The author is not an employee of nor agent for any of the vendors referenced in the text & does not sell or represent any of the products discussed. The author is not a professional machinist or engineer. No information provided herein should be construed to represent professional advice or best practice. All information is provided to help hobbyists & other non-professionals gain a better understanding of the tools & techniques described. Care has been exercised to provide accurate information. However, the author cannot be held responsible for information which is incorrect or out of date. Power tools & shop practices are dangerous. Read, understand, & follow all directions & precautions provided by the equipment manufacturer. Always take all proper safety precautions such as: wearing industry approved protective eyewear, breathing filtration, hearing protection, appropriate clothing, adequate illumination, good ventilation, & secure footing. Directly contact the manufacturer if you have any questions or problems.
If there is any doubt about the safety of the machine, do not operate it.

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Let the chips fly!   Alan