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 1390 annotated pictures, 40 animations, 
plus 140 reference documents on metal machining tools, tooling, modifications, methods, & projects.

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 & Angled Fixtures

    Workholding, End Mills & Rotary Tables
    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
    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
    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
    Taig Micro Lathe DROs
    Lead Screw with Split-Nut

    Micro Lathe & Mill Accessories
   
Spindle Motor, Mount & Pulleys
    Rocker & Quick Change Tool Posts
    Boring Bar Holders
    Ratcheting Locking Levers
    Tramming the Taig Tailstock
   
Metal-working Tools
    Band Saw
    Bench Grinders
    Broach Cutters
    Drill Bits, Countersinks, Reamers & Counter-bores
    Drill Presses & Chucks
    How to Drill a Hole

    Mensuration & Layout Tools
    Punches
    Sine Vises, Bars & Plates
    Tapped Threads & Reference Tables

    Vises

    Manuals, Tables & Schematics

    Hit Miss Gas & Double-Acting Steam Engines

    Pens & Wine Bottle Stoppers
    Router Table Lift

DISCLAIMER
Opinions expressed are those of the author or the quoted source. The author is not an employee of or agent for any of the vendors referenced in the text and 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 and other non-professionals gain a better understanding of the tools and 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 and shop practices can be dangerous. Read, understand & follow all directions & precautions provided by the equipment manufacturer. Always take all proper safety precautions such as wearing protective eyewear and appropriate clothing. Contact the manufacturer if you have any questions.

All practices described herein are to be used at the discretion and risk of the reader.

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