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Machining an Upgrade for my Electric Guitar
In this video, Mike machines a Brass volume knob for his electric guitar.
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Machining a T-bolt on a Myford Super 7
Mike talks through the process of machining a T-bolt: an excellent small project for any budding machinist.
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In Defence of the 4-Way: Myford Toolholding
In this video, we propose an alternative tool-holding approach to the quick-change toolpost, along with good practice to improve machining efficiency.
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The Ideal Milling Machine for the Model Engineer?
In this video, we discuss the Dore Westbury milling machine and why it is an excellent choice for the model engineer or machinist. The Dore Westbury is a mini milling machine that pairs well with a Myford lathe. We highlight several...
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Woodturning on a Miniature Lathe: Making a Weiss Distribution Tool
Some people argue that woodturning should be left to a woodturning lathe; however, here we show that a small engineering lathe is very capable at machining small wooden components. To demonstrate this, we made a Weiss distribution tool,...
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Machining a Resettable Dial for a Myford Leadscrew Handwheel
The standard Myford dial on the leadscrew handwheel is not resettable. In this video, we machine a resettable dial for a Myford lathe. We do this on the Myford lathe itself, a Dore Westbury milling machine and a Gravograph engraver.
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The Myford Super 7 Lathe: An Introduction
The Myford Super 7 lathe is a popular machine for the model engineer and machinist. In this video we give an introduction to the Myford Series 7 lathes, specifically our Myford Super 7 Connoisseur. We discuss the capabilities and why it...
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Spherical Turning on a Manual Lathe
In our opinion, ball handles are the best type of locking lever. In this video, we introduce two possible methods of machining ball handles. This can be done entirely on a metal working lathe - a milling machine is not required for this...
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Building a wireless Arduino Pet Treat Dispenser
We built an IoT (Internet of Things) pet treat dispenser, using an Arduino Nano RP2040. The device is designed to hang on the wall.
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Watchmaking: Machining a Watch Gear
In this video, Mike machines a gear wheel for a watch.