Projects in Metal Magazine Database
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Projects in Metals; Feb 1988; Rocking Swinging Grinder Table; Harold Maxon;; Table for two wheel bench grinder
Projects in Metals; Feb 1988; Old lathe Collet adapters; Phillip Duclos;; 5-C and R-8 Collect adapter a 12" Clausing lathe
Projects in Metals; Feb 1988; Vernier Dividing Head; Alberto Marx;; Interesting lathe project ***
Projects in Metals; Feb 1988; Surface Grinding on a Vertical Mill;; Aubrey Keet;; Adapting a electric die grinder for use on a mill/drill
Projects in Metals; Feb 1988; Band Saw Speed Reducer; Bob Nelson;; For a Sears 3 wheel wood bandsaw

Projects in Metals; Apr 1988; Fabricating Curved Spokes on Flywheels; Phillip Duclos;; How-to using a rotary table
Projects in Metals; Apr 1988; Double-ended Dial Indicator Adapter; Guy Lautard;; Allows two different stems of indicator bases to be used
Projects in Metals; Apr 1988; Reverse for a Small Lathe; E.T. Feller;; Grizzly 8x18" modification
Projects in Metals; Apr 1988; Automatic Carriage Stop; R.P. LeBaron;; Electrical switch setup to turn off motor to stop carriage movement
Projects in Metals; Apr 1988; Belt Sander; R.S. Hedin;; Simple tool construction article made out of wood

Projects in Metals; Jun 1988; Basic Metal Finishes; James B. Harrill;; Beginning basic metal finishing article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1988; Make Your Own Collet Chuck; Pat Loop;; Nice detailed 4-page construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1988; Adjustable Try Square; Ted Wright;; Tune able engineer's try square construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1988; Brass Hammer; Bill Davidson;; One-evening project
Projects in Metals; Jun 1988; Unorthodox Mill/Lathe Grinder; Phillip Duclos;; Spindle attached grinding head driven by a flexi-shaft cable connected external motor ***
Projects in Metals; Jun 1988; Expanding Mandrel; Robert A. Washburn;; Lathe tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1988; Simple Rotary Table; Stephen G. Welcome;; Ungeared table using a discarded vise swivel base ***

Projects in Metals; Aug 1988; Untapped Source for Cast Iron Stock; John Kopf;; Use pipe plugs to make crossheads, cylinder covers, pistons, etc.
Projects in Metals; Aug 1988; Parallel Arm Scroll Saw; R.S. Hedin;; Nice tool construction project
Projects in Metals; Aug 1988; Machine Tools for Woodworking; Ted Roubal;; Slotted Table, Precision Sanding/Mitering Attachment, Teflon assembly jig for picture frames
Projects in Metals; Aug 1988; Supplementary Tilting Milling Table; Michael T. Yamamoto;; T-slot tool constructed from a universal right angle iron
Projects in Metals; Aug 1988; Making a Cylindrical Square; Ted Wright;; Precision tool construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1988; Greater Precision for Scroll Chuck;; Richard Torgerson;; Adding adjustment screws to lathe chuck back plates 

Projects in Metals; Oct 1988; Four-Station Grinder; James Scharplaz;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1988; Button V-Block; Ed Dubosky;; Tool jig construction and usage article; Has nice blurb on making double bearing boss forks (looks like clevis) ***
Projects in Metals; Oct 1988; Model Builder's Hand Vise; William F. Green;; Cute 1"x3" machinist vise construction article ***

Projects in Metals; Dec 1988; Scale Model 32-Pounder Seacoast Cannon; William F. Green;; 1/2" model construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1988; Ram Tailstock with a Long Lapped Hole; Theodore M. Clarke;; Tool description but no drawings
Projects in Metals; Dec 1988; Presentation Swarf Collector; Bruce Jones;; Sheet metal dust pan construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1988; Locating; John Gascoyne;; Tutorial on locating new and existing holes for drilling ***
Projects in Metals; Dec 1988; Two Designs for Welding Tables; Richard B. Walker;; Description of a skeleton welding table and roll-away welding/brazing station
Projects in Metals; Dec 1988; Steady Improvement; W.B. Vaughan;; Mounting a steady on a sturdy stand
Projects in Metals; Dec 1988; Making a Milling Saw Arbor; George W. Genevro;; Nice tool construction article ***

Projects in Metals; Feb 1989; Saddle V-Block; Ed Dubosky; Tool jig construction article;; Has nice blurb on making clevis forks ***
Projects in Metals; Feb 1989; Lathe Four-way Tool Turret; Robert C. Hannum;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1989; Lathe Threading Stop; R.S. Hedin;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1989; Change-Gear Bracket; Steve Harman;; Construction of a duplicate gear change bracket to speed up changes
Projects in Metals; Feb 1989; Downfeed Scale; Glenn Wilson;; Improvement using a machinist scale

Projects in Metals; Apr 1989; Two Handy Jigs; Ed Dubosky; Tool jig addition to Saddle V-Block construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1989; Modifications to Mill/Drill Attachments; Adding a strip that fits in the T-slots to facilitate alignment to accessories
Projects in Metals; Apr 1989; Lathe Tips to Speed Setups; Dick Torgerson;; Tips like a center height notch on the tailstock quill and others
Projects in Metals; Apr 1989; Squaring the Circle; Alberto Marx;; Cutting square holes not using a broach in a boring bar for the cutting tool ***
Projects in Metals; Apr 1989; Cross-feed Lever; Richard Torgerson;; Replacing a push/pull power cross-feed knob of an Atlas 10" or 12" lathe with a lever
Projects in Metals; Apr 1989; Hardness Tester; Lou Hinshaw;; Automatic center punch-like tool to produce dimples that indicate hardness
Projects in Metals; Apr 1989; Index of 1988 Articles; 

Projects in Metals; Jun 1989; Milling Column; Houston Taylor;; Upgrading the milling column of an Emco Compact 5 
Projects in Metals; Jun 1989; Can You Handle It?; Harold Mason;; Adding a head spindle crank handle for hand turning
Projects in Metals; Jun 1989; Reversible Lathe Die Holder; Percy W. Blandford;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1989; Depth Gage For an Imported Drill Press; Marshall R. Young;; Quill mounted pointer addition
Projects in Metals; Jun 1989; Tapers on Oblong Pieces; James Hamill;; Jig for making oblong tapers on an equalizer bar for locomotive spring rigging

Projects in Metals; Aug 1989; GripsAll; Richard Torgerson;; Indicator clamping device for round column attachment by the use of a chain
Projects in Metals; Aug 1989; Quick-change Gearbox for the Atlas 6" Lathe Part 1; Eugene Toscano;; Detailed construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1989; Adjustable Pop-stop for a Myford Lathe; Marshall Young;; Carriage stop construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1989; Drill Grinder Attachment Mount; Richard Torgerson;; Adapting a Sears drill grinding attachment to sharpen drill bits
Projects in Metals; Aug 1989; Engine Turning Made Easy; Bob Marchese;; How to make those decorative round circular marks on flat metal surfaces

Projects in Metals; Oct 1989; Improve Your Mill/Drill Machine; Bill Davidson;; Adding the provision to reset the downfeed micrometer dial to zero 
Projects in Metals; Oct 1989; Pipe Center for Your Lathe; James A. Scharplaz;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1989; Quick-change Gearbox for the Atlas 6" Lathe Part 2; Eugene Toscano;; Detailed construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1989; Huff 'n Puff Engine; Philip Duclos;; Small stationary steam engine construction article

Projects in Metals; Dec 1989; Rapid Production of Dividing Head Index Plates; D.E. Johnson;; How to use a spin-jig to aid in making index plates
Projects in Metals; Dec 1989; Better File Handles; Bob Patrick;; How to make custom made handle to fit your hand
Projects in Metals; Dec 1989; Broad Range Wing Divider; Dave Gingery;; A large compass/divider tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1989; Small Quick-change Tool Post for a Grizzly 8x18" Lathe; E.T. Feller;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1989; Making a Fly Cutter; George W. Genevro;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1989; Lathe Shear Pin Modification; Dick Torgerson;; Detailed discussion ***

Projects in Metals; Feb 1990; Die Stock Plus; Ted Wright;; Die holder with different diameter insert construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1990; Adjustable Angle Plate; Lane Sisson;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1990; Coolant Tank and Pump; R.S. Torgerson;; Using old plastic containers, plumbing fittings and a small electric pump
Projects in Metals; Feb 1990; Shower Power; Alberto Marx;; Poor man's Jacuzzi shower nozzle to massage
Projects in Metals; Feb 1990; Simple Tooling For Model Size shoulder Bolts; Dave Gingery;; Using a grinder to make hex head bolts ***
Projects in Metals; Feb 1990; 1989 Index

Projects in Metals; Apr 1990; Elliptical Rotary Engine; R.S. Hedin;; Stationary engine construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1990; 5C Collet Closer for Your Sehn-Wai Lathe; Larry Van Duyn;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1990; Indicator Clamps for Lathe Beds; Dick Torgerson;; Flat way and V-way lathe clamps with mounting screws construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1990; Risers for a 6" Atlas Lathe; Robert W. Metze;; Compound riser block construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1990; Variations on a Button V-block; William S. Wagner;; Another variation to Ed Dubosky's V-block holding tool

Projects in Metals; Jun 1990; Small Boring Head; R.S. Hedin;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1990; Zero Set Micrometer Dial; W.C. Grosjean;; How-to add division marks to a chuck using a paper tape wrapped around it
Projects in Metals; Jun 1990; Rolling Tailstock Arbor; D.E. Johnson;; Free rotating threaded arbor to attach a drill chuck that allows it to hold thin stock to be turned ***
Projects in Metals; Jun 1990; Knife Blade from a Scrap File; Steve Acker;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1990; Spindle Driving Handle for Emco Super 11 Lathe; Bob Paule;; Lathe spindle handle for threading operations
Projects in Metals; Jun 1990; Small Sheet Metal Brake; Glen L. Wilson;; Construction project
Projects in Metals; Jun 1990; Lathe Collet Stand; Ralph T. Walker; Wooden collect holder construction article

Projects in Metals; Aug 1990; Give Metal Spinning a Whirl; Philip Duclos;; Nice tutorial on metal spinning by making an oil can ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1990; One-handed Depth Gage; Ed Dubosky;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1990; On the Cutting Edge; Alberto Marx;; Nice lathe tool grinding jig for a bench grinder ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1990; Single Thread Worm Drive in the Home Machine Shop; John Olson;; Detailed discussion with clever lead screw drive but a reader has issues about this
Projects in Metals; Oct 1990; Taper Shank Turning Made Easy; D.E. Johnson;; Tutorial on turning a taper shaft ***
Projects in Metals; Oct 1990; Fastener Gauge; Phil Keller;; Making a fastener sample pad for quickly identifying fine and coarse screw threads
Projects in Metals; Oct 1990; Soft Face Hammer; M. Bruce Bowser;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1990; Milling Pockets; James Madison;; Techniques for milling pockets (recesses) in flat work pieces ***
Projects in Metals; Oct 1990; Square Collets to Hold Square Stock; R.S. Hedin;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1990; Shop Hot-tank; Richard L. Huttinger;; Construction article for dipping tank filling with hot alkaline cleaning solution
Projects in Metals; Oct 1990; Mill-drill Repair; Steve Acker;; Emergency gib adjustment fix for an Enco mill drill

Projects in Metals; Dec 1990; Wire Clamps - A Unique Third Hand; William A. Johnson;; Stainless steel wire binding tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1990; Spinning Your Own Oil Can; Philip Duclos;; Oil can spinning plans using the techniques described in the Aug 1990 issue
Projects in Metals; Dec 1990; Two-cylinder Oscillating Steam Engine; R.S. Hedin;; Stationary engine with gears construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1990; Economical X-axis Readout; Fran Mueller;; Attaching a machinist rule to the mill drill table
Projects in Metals; Dec 1990; Power Feed Ball Turning Fixture; Don H. Vreeland;; Motorized ball turning jig for 9" South Bend lathe

Projects in Metals; Feb 1991; "Skypod" for the Traveling Photographer; Glenn L. Wilson;; Construction article for a miniature 6" camera tripod
Projects in Metals; Feb 1991; Tapping Block; Lane Sisson;; Tool construction article to aid in hand tapping
Projects in Metals; Feb 1991; Z-axis Downfeed for a Mill-drill Machine;; Fran O. Mueller;; Accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1991; Mathematics of a Dividing Head; Steve Welcome;; Detailed discussion about dividing head gear ratios
Projects in Metals; Feb 1991; Spindle Lock for a Mill; Dick Torgerson;; Accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1991; Projects in Metal Index 1990

Projects in Metals; Apr 1991; Small Tool and Cutter Grinder; Glenn L. Wilson;; Very nice tool construction article using an air flow spindle (see Oct 1991 issue also) ***
Projects in Metals; Apr 1991; Glass Cutting Helper for Your Drill Press; Robert Newcomb;; Accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1991; Single Wheel Knurling Tool; Dick Torgerson;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1991; Universal Belt Tensioner; D.E. Johnson;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1991; Improving the Quick-change; E.T. Feller;; Modification for the Grizzly 8" lathes

Projects in Metals; Jun 1991; Finger Treadle; Birk Petersen; Model construction article that would make a wonderful gift
Projects in Metals; Jun 1991; Making Up Bandsaw Blades; R.S. Hedin;; How to make them from 100-foot rolls
Projects in Metals; Jun 1991; Single Beam Trammel; Dick Torgerson;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1991; Quick and Easy Electric Furnace; Robert Cortner;; Small 5 gallon bucket furnace for casting aluminum using an electric range heating unit.
Projects in Metals; Jun 1991; Adjustable Pop-stop for the Myford Lathe; Marshall R. Young;; Accessory to stop the carriage when under power feed

Projects in Metals; Aug 1991; Conservative Coolant Applicator; Glenn L. Wilson;; Thumb activated coolant applicator construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1991; High-efficiency Screw Press; D.E. Johnson;; Tool construction article for the bench
Projects in Metals; Aug 1991; Lathe Rack Repair Using a Single Point Tool; Ted Wright;; How-to repair guide
Projects in Metals; Aug 1991; Bed Extension for Atlas and Craftsman Lathes; Robert W. Metze;; How-to article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1991; Making a Spring-loaded Center; George Genevro;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1991; Lathe Carriage Way Covers for a South Bend 9" Lathe; Don Vreeland;; How to make covers for the ways
Projects in Metals; Aug 1991; Stay-put Lathe Carriage Lock Wrench; John B. Gascoyne;; Article on how to make your own custom wrench

Projects in Metals; Oct 1991; Small Tool and Cutter Grinder; Glenn L. Wilson;; Details and drawings for this grinder described in the Apr 1991 issue ***
Projects in Metals; Oct 1991; 5C Collet Fixture Tailstock; Steve Acker;; Home made tailstock married with a 5C spinner
Projects in Metals; Oct 1991; Coaxial Indicator; Robert W. Metze;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1991; Tailstock Tap and Die Holder; Roger R. McHenry;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1991; Slot Anvil Depth Gage "Mike"; Ed Dubosky;; Precision bore depth measurement tool construction article

Projects in Metals; Dec 1991; Height Gage Conversion and Attachments; Dick Torgerson;; Detailed information for beginners
Projects in Metals; Dec 1991; Milling Cutter Arbor; J.W. Straight;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1991; Load Cell (Hydraulic Scale); Bob Metze;; Tool based on using a piston and pressure gauge
Projects in Metals; Dec 1991; Eight-tube Wind Chimes; Thomas Howard;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1991; Conversation Piece Two-headed Bolt with Nut; Jerry J. Fear;; Construction article

Projects in Metals; Feb 1992; From Shears to Brake: A Boxing Story; Harold Mason;; Carrying case construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1992; Holding Thin Material For Machining; John Cooper;; Clamping jig for faceplate or table mounting of thin material ***
Projects in Metals; Feb 1992; Diamond Dresser; Conrad Huard;; Diamond tool holder construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1992; Drill Press Speed Reducer; D.E. Johnson;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1992; Rules - Differential and Difference; Ed Dubosky;; Discussion and new measurement tool construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Feb 1992; Projects in Metal Index 1991

Projects in Metals; Apr 1992; Universal Cross Drilling Fixture; D.E. Johnson;; Nice tool using vee-blocks ***
Projects in Metals; Apr 1992; X and Y Scales for the Mill; Glenn L. Wilson;; Adding X and Y scales to a mill drill without it
Projects in Metals; Apr 1992; Reamers for Odd Sized Holes; Lowie L. Roscoe;; Making D bit reamers
Projects in Metals; Apr 1992; Hot Dip Tool Protection; Dick Torgerson;; Using Bowax to protect freshly ground drill bits and reamers
Projects in Metals; Apr 1992; Table Stop; James Madison;; Some basic table stop designs
Projects in Metals; Apr 1992; Lever Operated Tailstock; Ed Dubosky;; A interesting lever mechanism that slides an existing unmodified tailstock back/forth using a lever ***

Projects in Metals; Jun 1992; Little "Blazer" Engine; Philip Duclos;; Interesting stationary "flame sucker" vacuum motor engine construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1992; Machining an Angle Plate; Steve Acker;; Simple how-to tune up a used, battered angle plate ***
Projects in Metals; Jun 1992; Drill Sharpening Fixture and Point Splitter For a Bench Grinder; R.S. Hedin;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1992; Universal and Reusable Table Fixtures (For Milling, Boring and Grinding); James Madison;; Discussion and basic tutorial ***

Projects in Metals; Aug 1992; Mill-drill Speed Reduction; Richard Torgerson;; Adaptation of an old Enco mill by adding new pulleys with additional sheaves
Projects in Metals; Aug 1992; Making an Index Plate For a 4 3/4" Center Height Dividing Head; Ted Wright;; Construction article using a rotary table.
Projects in Metals; Aug 1992; Flare Nut Adapter Tool: Wrench Adapter For Fluid Line Fittings; Mike Hoff;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1992; Mini Square Hole Punch; Ed Dubosky;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1992; End Mill Sharpening Holding Fixture; Art Crow;; Interesting sharpening jig
Projects in Metals; Aug 1992; Drip Oiler; Don H. Vreeland;; Simple jerry-rig suspended drip can

Projects in Metals; Oct 1992; Micro Aids For a Full Size Machinist; D.E. Johnson;; Tool post mounted drill chuck, tailstock tap holder and other jigs
Projects in Metals; Oct 1992; Mill Vise: Rework for Precision; Dick Torgerson;; Correcting the problems of a tilt vise
Projects in Metals; Oct 1992; Tailstock Die Holder; George Genevro;; Nice looking tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1992; Tool Tower; Ed Dubosky;; Wooden tool holder for the bench
Projects in Metals; Oct 1992; Multifaceted Drills; James Madison;; Detailed discussion and specifications
Projects in Metals; Oct 1992; Quick-acting Tailstock Lock; John Calder;; Uses an interesting a lift up lever to lock down the tailstock
Projects in Metals; Oct 1992; Economy Substitute for a Bridgeport; John F. Ernest;; Adding a vertical attachment to an Atlas horizontal milling machine
Projects in Metals; Oct 1992; Ring Furnace; Conrad M. Huard;; How to build a small furnace using Super Fire Temp insulation
Projects in Metals; Oct 1992; Expanding Your Arbor Press Capability; John E. Turner;; Making a bending press using vee-blocks and an arbor press

Projects in Metals; Dec 1992; Classic Boring Bar Holder; D.E. Johnson;; Nice looking tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1992; Home-built Gearbox For Your Atlas 6" Lathe; Glenn A. Pettit;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1992; Double-sided Tape For Machining; James Madison;; Detailed article on how to make use of this technique ***
Projects in Metals; Dec 1992; Conversion to Three-phase Power; J.C. Robertson;; Discussion
Projects in Metals; Dec 1992; Low Cost Adjustable counterbore; J. Worzala;; Tool construction article

Projects in Metals; Feb 1993; Novel Tripod Ball Head; Glenn Wilson;; Photographic accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1993; Automatic Punch; Ed Dubosky;; Center punch with companion sliding jerk hammer ***
Projects in Metals; Feb 1993; Lever Tailstock Feed for the Center Lathe; Ted Wright;; South Bend tailstock ram overhaul/rebuild article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1993; Subject of Stiffness and Overhang; Aubrey Keet;; Discussion
Projects in Metals; Feb 1993; Reversible Lathe Carriage Stop; Tom Borowicz;; Lathe accessory construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Feb 1993; Drop-by-Drop Cutting Fluid; Michael Yamamoto;; Cleverly jerry rigged small drip unit using an 1/4" copper tubing valve
Projects in Metals; Feb 1993; Project in Metal Index 1992

Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Micro Drilling/Milling Spindle For a Myford Lathe; W.R. Smith;; Nicely made, small belt driven carriage mounted spindle ***
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Faceplates For Gap Bed Lathes; Tom Maykoski;; Larger aluminum faceplates to take advantage of the wider swing
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Surface Finishes; James Madison;; Technical discussion from an engineering point-of-view
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; One Way to "Fix" a Stud; Spencer Schonher;; How one person approach and solved this problem
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Hex Wrench Extension; Theodore R. McDowell;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Recycling a Mirror; Terry Sexton;; Using a mirror as a surface plate
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Making a Set of Boring Bars; Andy Lofquist;; Tool Construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Making Chatterless Countersinks; D.E. Johnson;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Getting Rid of Chips on Your Bank Saw; A.M. Christopherson;; How to add a blower system to a band saw
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Chatter and the Cutoff Blade; Laurence Davis;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1993; Making Simple Graduated Collars with Your Computer; Terry McCreary;; Basic program provide to print a measured tape for your lathe chuck; Errata discussed in Aug 1993 mail

Projects in Metals; Jun 1993; Spindle Mounted Collet Attachment for 12" Atlas-type Lathes; Bruce Jones;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1993; Building a Band Saw; Max Strauss;; Band saw construction article from a retired machine designer
Projects in Metals; Jun 1993; Drilling Accurate Centered Cross-holes in Round Stock; Robert Koval;; Detailed how-to article ***
Projects in Metals; Jun 1993; Rise and Fall of the Taiwanese Band Saw; Scott Strampe;; Addition of a hydraulic piston assembly to provide a gentle descent of the band saw
Projects in Metals; Jun 1993; Easy Way to Make a Multi-position Tool Post; J.O. Barbour;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1993; Boring Thin-wall Tubing; John Turner;; A setup to do thin-wall tube boring on a lathe using a steady rest and a set collar for the tube

Projects in Metals; Aug 1993; Lever-operated Tailstock Clamp for Atlas/Sears 12" Lathes; Harry Francisco;; Tool accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1993; Great Little Clamp; Bob Patrick;; Parallel clamp as used in welding construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1993; Two DROs Under $125 Per Axis; Gene Martin;; Tool accessory construction article but probably out-of-date
Projects in Metals; Aug 1993; Truing the Column of a Mill/Drill Machine; John Copper;; Step-by-step method to true up a mill/drill
Projects in Metals; Aug 1993; Instant Soft Jaws for the Vise; D.E. Johnson;; Tool accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1993; Machining Internal threads - Different Approach; Robert L. Grady;; How the author approached the task
Projects in Metals; Aug 1993; Welding Tip for Oxy-Acetylene; Steve Acker;; Simple tip

Projects in Metals; Oct 1993; Internal-external Center Finder; W.A. Lincoln;; 
Projects in Metals; Oct 1993; Dedicated Tapper; Harold Mason;; Handsome Tool construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Oct 1993; Turning Square Stock Round; J.W. Reichart;; Clever clamp/jig for the lathe ***

Projects in Metals; Dec 1993; Precision Metal Stamper; Glenn L. Wilson;; Making a lettering stamp holder for the mill/drill 
Projects in Metals; Dec 1993; Heavy Duty Belt Grinder; Arthur Crow;; Home made tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1993; Table Fixtures and Applications; James Madison;; Technical discussion ***
Projects in Metals; Dec 1993; Very Handy One-inch Height Gage; Herman Kubowsky;; Tool construction article using a surplus micrometer head
Projects in Metals; Dec 1993; Plastigage in the Shop; Merle Grabhorn;; A new measurement method using a compressible plastic string/thread
Projects in Metals; Dec 1993; Chip Breaker; Walt Mueller;; Grinding a lathe tool bit with an aggressive chip breaker to deal with difficult-to-machine materials
Projects in Metals; Dec 1993; Asian Connection; Terry Sexton;; Saga on the taming of some Asian workshop equipment like the 4 x 6" bandsaw, mill/drill, lathe, pillar drill and others
Projects in Metals; Dec 1993; Anti-rotational Drill Holder for the Lathe Tailstock; D.E. Johnson;; Tool construction article made from an unhardened Morse taper socket extension
Projects in Metals; Dec 1993; Rugged Tap Wrench; David W. Blystone;; Tool construction article

Projects in Metals; Feb 1994; Tripod Eliminator; Harold Mason;; Making a stand for better pictures
Projects in Metals; Feb 1994; Two-jaw Lathe Chuck; Jacob Schulzinger;; Discussion of master pipe maker Mike Butera's two jaw chuck
Projects in Metals; Feb 1994; Versatile Bubble Protractor; Glenn L. Wilson;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1994; Easy-to-build C-clamps; Arthur Crow;; Light weight C-clamp construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1994; Making a Hardened Steel Washer; Steve Acker;; Nice construction article for beginners ***
Projects in Metals; Feb 1994; Pencil Attachment for the Universal Surface Gage; John Cascoyne;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1994; Machinable Angles; James Madison;; Making machinable angle plates for a vise to bars for angle milling ***
Projects in Metals; Feb 1994; Collet Adapter for a 12" Sears/Atlas Lathe; Art Paquay;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1994; Project in Metals 1993 Index

Projects in Metals; Apr 1994; One-Inch Height Gage; Walter B. Mueller;; Very precise (0.0001") measurement tool construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Apr 1994; Shop-built Taper Attachment For Your Atlas 6" Lathe; Glenn Pettit;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1994; Corner Locator; James Madison;; Corner location jigs that speed up work hold down for the mill ***
Projects in Metals; Apr 1994; Universal Drill Press Hold-down; J.W. Straight;; A welded drill press accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1994; Blacksmithing in the Twenty-first Century; David Smith;; Introduction to blacksmithing
Projects in Metals; Apr 1994; Tap Wrench Guide with Depth Gage; R.G. Sparber;; Construction article of a tap guide with small measurement window
Projects in Metals; Apr 1994; Quick-acting Universal Lathe Mandrel; D.E. Johnson;; Tool construction article for a bore clamp to allow outside turning
Projects in Metals; Apr 1994; Instantaneously Reversible Motor Control; Ray Stroh;; Voltage relay with its coil in series with the starter winding for single phase motors

Projects in Metals; Jun 1994; -----Missing

Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Inexpensive Power Feed for the RF-30 Mill/drill; John F. Kraemer;; X-direction power feed powered by a car windshield wiper motor
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Lathe boring Bar Set; R.S. Hedin;; Tool construction article for the Maximat 10
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Another Index System for the 9" South Bend Lathe; Jack Thompson;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Shoptask Modifications; Ludwig Schweinfurth;; Modifications for the Shoptask lathe/mill/drill machines
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Personal Safety and Machine Grounding; Steve Acker;; Discussion on the general nature and purpose of machine grounding
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Three Ideas for a More Efficient Shop; Don Vreeland;; Drill press release mechanism, drill press vise support and wooden lathe tool bit rack
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Carriage Stop for the Mill in the Y-direction; Roy Rice;; Tool accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; V-Blocks in a Vise; James Madison;; Multiple uses and tips ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; More on Instanteously Reversible Motor Control; Ray Stroh;; Additional discussion on the April 1994 article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Errata for Walter Mueller's One-inch Height Gage April 1994 article on page 8
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Atlas 10-31T Head Spindle; William Hibbard;; Drawings
Projects in Metals; Aug 1994; Extra Probes for the Lincoln Center Finder; Mark Golding;; Drawings for a center punch, detail and outside probe

Projects in Metals; Oct 1994; Inexpensive Milling/drilling Spindle Using a Sherline Lathe Headstock; W. Smith;; Tool construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Oct 1994; Dividing Head (Index Head); Frank McLean;; Description of uses for the dividing head with plans for a sub base (divider's tailstock)
Projects in Metals; Oct 1994; Clutch-motor Starter for Three-phase Converters; James Hesse;; How to eliminate using a 'starter' rope by using a starter motor
Projects in Metals; Oct 1994; Inexpensive Air Compressor; James Hesse;; Building an air compressor from an automotive air conditioning air compressor and clutch
Projects in Metals; Oct 1994; New Uses for Old Tools; John F. Ernest;; Descriptions of an arbor for drill chuck and collet for No. 2 Morse taper spindle
Projects in Metals; Oct 1994; Motor Drive Modification for the Model 5000M Sherline Mill and Lathe; William Haberman;; Allows quick belt and speed changes without having to dismantle the motor
Projects in Metals; Oct 1994; Make a Thread Dial for Your Lathe; Joe Barbour;; Tool construction article

Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Last Pass Indicator; Glenn Wilson;; Using a dial indicator mounted on a magnetic stand to monitor the top slide movement
Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Low cost Stepper Motor Drive For Your CNC Projects; Tom Dahlin;; Construction article with schematic drawings
Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Two Small Presses; Robert Metze;; Tool construction article for a 1,000 lbs and 8,000 lbs press
Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Spindle Clamps For a Taiwanese 30 Mill/drill; William E. Lifson;; Spindle wrench and clamps construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Winding a Coil For a Electro-Magnetic Chuck; Jim Hesse;; Tool restoration article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Timesaver Clampset; James Madison;; Spring loaded clampset construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Errata for October 1994 articles by Frank McLean's "Dividing Head", for James Hesse's "An Inexpensive Air Compressor"
Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Modifications to the Sherline Mill; H.B. Upshur;; Adding a counterbalance to offset the mill head weight
Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Lathe Adapter Blocks; Phil Piper;; Blocks to hold chuck small diameter square/rectangular blocks in a 4-jaw chuck ***
Projects in Metals; Dec 1994; Home Sandblasting Cabinet; Fred LaVenuta;; Tool construction article

Projects in Metals; Feb 1995; Band Saw Blade Grinder; W.A. Lincoln;; Home brew construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1995; Elegant Long Reach Thickness Caliper; Arthur Crow;; Easy tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1995; Open-sided Toolholder For 15C5 Leblond Lathe; James Iiames, Rick Turner;; Tool construction article from Apollo Career Center
Projects in Metals; Feb 1995; Sphere Machining; Lewis Jenkins;; How to machine wooden spheres
Projects in Metals; Feb 1995; Make Your Own Edge Finder; Lowie L. Roscoe;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1995; Correcting Watch Case Bow/pendant Wear; W.R. Smith;; Watch repair article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1995; Plus or Minus?: Tolerancing; James Madison;; Detailed discussion

Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Pantograph Label Maker; Glenn L. Wilson;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Castle Nuts; Jacob Schulzinger;; Discussion on types and how to use them
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Build a Metal Slicer; John Dean;; Home made power hacksaw construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Lathe Adapters; Bruce Jones;; Discussion on a compound rest drill chuck adapter, a compound rest die holder, a tailstock adapter with a headstock spindle, taper turning attachment for a 4-jaw chuck & expanding mandrel ***
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Duplicating Radii; Lowie L. Roscoe;; Making a lathe tool bit with the desired radius for turning
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Moving on a Budget; Don Titus;; Tips and common sense
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Hole Punch for Thin Material; Fred Bruce;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Faceplate Removal; Percy Blandford;; Tommy bar construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Bumping Out; Percy Blandford;; Tool specifically designed to remove centers from the head or tailstock
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Modification for an Inexpensive Power Feed for the RF-30 Mill/drill; John F. Kraemer;; Update on a suitable switch replacement
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Novice Reports on His Experience with Sherline Tools; Charles T. Atkinson;; Detailed discussion
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Aligning Scope Mounts; Steve Acker;; How-to
Projects in Metals; Apr 1995; Handwheel Modification on a Sherline Mill; W.L. Sewell;; Correcting the stiffness of the handwheel

Projects in Metals; Jun 1995; Milling Machine Power Feed; W.A. Lincoln;; Bevel gear driven power feed using a surplus battery powered drill motor for a Jet-16 mill/drill
Projects in Metals; Jun 1995; Modifications to the Atlas 6" Lathe; Michael Brown;; Headstock replacement to use 5C collets
Projects in Metals; Jun 1995; Shop Bench; David Joly;; Shop bench made using concreted blocks
Projects in Metals; Jun 1995; Toolholder; E.W. Crews;; Toolholder for a V10 Emcomat construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1995; Creativity; Glenn L. Wilson;; Thinking out of the box and using tips from other professions
Projects in Metals; Jun 1995; Combination Regular and Bull Nose Live Center; Joe Barbour;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1995; Indicating & "Picking Up" Part 1; James Madison;; Alignment of a workpiece to the machine axis techniques using indicators, edge finders, etc.
Projects in Metals; Jun 1995; Travel Measurement Plate; Steve Acker;; Plate for the tailstock to use a dial indicator against
Projects in Metals; Jun 1995; Convenient Addition to a Palmgren Angle Vise;; Tracy Atkinson;; Raised vise base addition

Projects in Metals; Aug 1995; Building "Zippy" Mk1; Terry Sexton;; Nice customized Version of the Gingery Shaper
Projects in Metals; Aug 1995; Farrier's Forge; Conrad Huard;; Traveling/mobile blacksmithing forge construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1995; Machinery Oil Gun; Jerry L. Sokol;; Zerk fitting, spring loaded grease gun
Projects in Metals; Aug 1995; Poor Man's Electronic Edge Finder; F.A. Pellizzari;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1995; Abrasive Belt Slitter; Paul Smeltzer;; Belt slitter for abrasive belts for a belt grinder
Projects in Metals; Aug 1995; Barrel Bushing Jig; Steve Acker;; Pistol bushing holder construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1995; Aligning a Lathe; Steve Welcome;; Procedure to align a South Bend 10K lathe ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1995; Indicating & "Picking Up" Part 2; James Madison;; Indicating for straightness

Projects in Metals; Oct 1995; Pocket-size, Gift Quality Blow Gun; Bruce Jones;; Gift construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1995; Turn-O-Mill; Ralph B. Miller;; Building a lathe/mill machine hybrid starting with a Rockwell 9" lathe bed
Projects in Metals; Oct 1995; Ho-Hum - Another End Mill Sharpening Jig; John A. Cooper;; Simple grinding jig
Projects in Metals; Oct 1995; Mounting a Dial Caliper On the 11" Logan Lathe; W.A. Lincoln;; Caliper holding tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1995; Adapting a Palmgren Drill Press Vise For Use on Sherline Machines; Charles T. Atkinson;; Milling holding slots on the vise
Projects in Metals; Oct 1995; Installing Sight Beads; Steve Acker;; How-to
Projects in Metals; Oct 1995; Indicating & "Picking Up" Part 3; James Madison;; What to do when an edge finder cannot be used, cross checking and picking up zero
Projects in Metals; Oct 1995; B&M Pin Tool product review to insert roll/spring pins

Projects in Metals; Dec 1995; Mini Mill Attachment; Glenn L. Wilson;; Carriage mounted mini-mill construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1995; Single-shot Pneumatic Hammer; Bob Clavert;; Using an air impact hammer to pound in nails
Projects in Metals; Dec 1995; Milling Machine Vertical Power Feed; W.A. Lincoln;; Companion article to June 1995 article by adding a vertical power feed to a Jet-16 mill drill
Projects in Metals; Dec 1995; Automatic Feed Adapter For a Mill/Drill; Bill Reichart;; Making a socket to use with a drill to power the cross feed
Projects in Metals; Dec 1995; Adjustable Angle Plate; Fred Geisler;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1995; Custom Bolt Handle; Steve Acker;; Use of custom made form tools to turn the ball bolt handle
Projects in Metals; Dec 1995; Indicating & "Picking Up" Part 4; James Madison;; "Picking up zero" discussion

Projects in Metals; Feb 1996; Atkinson Cycle Engine; Arnold L. Teague;; Stationary engine construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1996; Locking Pliers Jerk Puller; Arthur Crow;; Attaching a jerk puller to a locking pliers
Projects in Metals; Feb 1996; Fine Downfeed For the Jet Mill/drill; James G. Tumelson;; Connecting a digital caliper to the downfeed
Projects in Metals; Feb 1996; Electrical Phase Converter For Shop Motors; R.W. Evans
Projects in Metals; Feb 1996; Turn Scrap Into Workstands; David Crosby;; Roller work stand ideas
Projects in Metals; Feb 1996; Fixture for Milling the Recoil Lug; Steve Acker;; 
Projects in Metals; Feb 1996; Wisdom in Technique; James Madison;; Techniques to apply on your work

Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Freedom Tripod Head; Glenn L. Wilson;; Camera tripod head construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Hole Locating; Lowie L. Roscoe;; Example of locating 3 holes space on a specified circle diameter
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Hand Mill Restoration; Jim Scharplaz;; Restoration by using a tool described in Sept/Oct 1988 issue of Home Shop Machinist
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Turning Long Tapers Using a Boring Head; D.E. Johnson;; Using a boring head to do offset turning
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Lathe Bit Grinding Jig; Arthur W. Keely;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Simple Lathe Mill; Charlie Foster;; Adding a Skil 8" table drill to the carriage of a Samson 10" lathe
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Keyway Shaping: A Lathe Attachment; Malcolm K. Leafe;; A carriage mounted keyway cutting attachment ram
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; R8 Lathe Collet Holder; H.T. Biddle;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Lathe Alignment; Robert Huffaker;; Different problems and their solutions
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Smooth Handles; Howard Evers;; Making handwheel handles
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Saving Some Pinched Finger; Jay E. Wulff;; Fixing the Atlas 10" cross-feed engaging knobs pinching
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Three-jaw Chuck Center; Robert L. Grady;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Metric Thread Cutting With an Eight TPI Lead Screw; Arch Gibson;; How-to
Projects in Metals; Apr 1996; Hammer Work; Steve Acker;; Working on the spur of a 1911 Colt-type pistol with a jig

Projects in Metals; Jun 1996; Tool and Cutter Grinder; Derek Brooks;; Tool construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Jun 1996; $50 Power Table Feed From Odds and Ends; H. Halligan;; Belt driven power feed for Bridgeport type mills
Projects in Metals; Jun 1996; Tool Height Indicator For the Lathe; Phil Nyman;; Construction article of a tool used to indicate the height of tool bits
Projects in Metals; Jun 1996; Using the Four-jaw Chuck; W.A. Lincoln;; Setting up work in a 4-jaw chuck
Projects in Metals; Jun 1996; Set of Precision Balancing Ways; J.O. Barbour;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1996; Anaerobic Adhesives for Machinery; Tim Kraemer;; Usage discussion and guidelines
Projects in Metals; Jun 1996; Cutting a Rifle Crown; Steve Acker;; 
Projects in Metals; Jun 1996; Reamer Tips; James Madison

Projects in Metals; Aug 1996; Ways and Means with Old Milling Machines; Terry Sexton;; Saga about two old mill restorations
Projects in Metals; Aug 1996; Toolmaker's Buttons; D.E. Johnson;; Usage and guidelines
Projects in Metals; Aug 1996; Life With a Mill-drill; Marsh Collins;; One person's experience
Projects in Metals; Aug 1996; Another Power Feed Drive for a Mill; Bob Metze;; Drill powered pulley system
Projects in Metals; Aug 1996; Clutch for Your Lathe; Larry Van Duyn;; Adapting an automotive air conditioning clutch for rapid spindle stops
Projects in Metals; Aug 1996; Keyseat Cutter For the South Bend 9" Lathe; Don Hester;; Tool construction article powered by a portable drill
Projects in Metals; Aug 1996; Enlarging the Ejection Port; Steve Acker;; Colt government automatic port enlargement
Projects in Metals; Aug 1996; Multi-boring Block for a 9" Enco Lathe; Al Sohl;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1996; Spindle Clamps For Imported Enco RF-30 Mill-drills; Ralph Waters;; Tool construction article

Projects in Metals; Oct 1996; Low-cost Quick-change Tool Post; Mike Pileski;; Tool post construction article for a Super Max LXE1338 lathe
Projects in Metals; Oct 1996; Shadowgraph; Richard Butterick;; A low-cost optical comparator like device construction article.  Accessory article in Aug 1997 Projects in Metals
Projects in Metals; Oct 1996; Homemade Tire Wheel Balancer; Birk Petersen;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1996; Turning Tapers in the Lathe; Jim Reynolds;; Using a boring head to do set-over taper turning
Projects in Metals; Oct 1996; Vibrating Tap-buster Head; Jim Hesse;; Making a EDM tap disintegrator using a Ralmake Tap Disintegrator
Projects in Metals; Oct 1996; Why a Layout? Part 1; James Madison;; Tutorial on layout analysis using blueprints
Projects in Metals; Oct 1996; Making a Dovetail Front Sight; Steve Acker

Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; Making Ball Handles - A New Approach; W.A. Lincoln;; Using a formed tool bit to make balls ***
Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; Workholding in an Asian Mill-drill; Richard Wright;; Another way to lock the spindle
Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; "Zappo" the Swarf Lifter; Terry Sexton;; Electro magnetic broom construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; A Tapper; Jay Bolante;; Using an arbor press to make a tapping machine
Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; Multi-patterns - Economy in Numbers; D.A. Drayson;; Casting parts for Rudy Kouhoupt's dividing attachment in the book Projects One
Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; For Unobstructed Milling, Keep a Low Profile; John A. Cooper;; Low profile clamping jig for plate milling
Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; Measuring Angles; Horst J. Meister;; Detailed tutorial
Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; One Thing Leads to Another; William Rollin Edwards;; Autobiography
Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; Sight Holding Fixture; Steve Acker;; Jig construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1996; Why a Layout? Part 2; James Madison;; Tutorial on layout analysis using blueprints

Projects in Metals; Feb 1997; Power Table Drive Home Built & Designed for a Mill-drill Machine; John Cooper;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1997; Spindle Oscillator for Sanding and Honing; Fran Mueller;; Drill press conversion article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1997; Tool block Carousel; Mike Pileski;; Storage accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1997; Why a Layout? Part 3; James Madison;; Work piece operation selection
Projects in Metals; Feb 1997; Installing a Front Sight; Steve Acker
Projects in Metals; Feb 1997; Projects in Metal Index 1996

Projects in Metals; Apr 1997; Graduating Tool; Terry Sexton;; Tool to create a graduating scale ring mounted on a lathe topslide
Projects in Metals; Apr 1997; Simple Stepper-motor Driver; C.A. Hoover;; Power feed for a Shop Task system
Projects in Metals; Apr 1997; Pottery Kilns (Heat-treat Furnaces); Jim Hesse;; Home made kiln construction article with guidelines
Projects in Metals; Apr 1997; Unorthodox Spur Gear Replacement; Mike Hoff;; Machining a replacement article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1997; Second Lease on Life; Robert Leuck;; Rotary table created from some scrap gear train.
Projects in Metals; Apr 1997; Zap an Import; Joe Barbour;; Home tool fabricated surface and height gage description
Projects in Metals; Apr 1997; Inside Diameters: Simple Way to Measure; R.G. Sparber;; 
Projects in Metals; Apr 1997; Dating Old Metal Working Machinery; Dana Batory;; 
Projects in Metals; Apr 1997; Moving a Firing Pin Hole; Steve Acker

Projects in Metals; Jun 1997; Forming Scale bolts and Nuts on the Lathe; Mike Hoff;; Detailed description ***
Projects in Metals; Jun 1997; Simple Indexing Attachments for Your Lathe; Don Titus;; Connecting a 5C spin fixture to a 9" South Bend lathe headstock ***
Projects in Metals; Jun 1997; Magnetic Base; Jack R. Thompson;; Making a magnetic base from an old speaker magnet
Projects in Metals; Jun 1997; Quick-release Tailstock Lock for Small Lathes; Steve Govus;; Tailstock modification for a 10" Atlas lathe
Projects in Metals; Jun 1997; Carbide Cutting Tools; for the Lathe; Brian Bratvold;; Detailed discussion from author's experience
Projects in Metals; Jun 1997; Inertia Welding; Jim Hesse;; Joining of metal material via friction
Projects in Metals; Jun 1997; Lamp Base for the Shadowgraph; Dick Butterick;; Accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1997; Edge Gage; James Madison;; Usage discussion
Projects in Metals; Jun 1997; Trigger Job Pins; Steve Acker

Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Milling Attachment for a Small Lathe; Jim Reynolds;; Atlas 6" milling attachment construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Arbor Press; H. Irvin;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; An X, Y Stage for the Home Constructor; Richard Butterick;; Accessory for Shadowgraph (Oct 1996 Projects in Metals) construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Mathematical Approach to Knurling; Robert Koval;; Method to determine the correct rod diameter to create perfect knurling patterns.  Note that there has been mail questioning these results ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Quick-Change Tool Post; Donald Dobias;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Equipment Lights/Follower Rest; Paul Holm;; Description and drawings only
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Lemon Squeezer; Bob Metze;; Use of a pair of wooden paddles used to squeeze sand paper to polish stock on the lathe ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Milling Head Alignment Wheel; Norman Johnson;; Jig made out of a used pulley to allow quick 90 degree alignment of mill-drill head
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Drilling Holes in Hard Material; Bob Metze;; Use a masonry drill to bore thru tough materials like a file
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Edge Finder; R.G. Sparber;; Making and using an battery powered edge finder
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Magnetic Back for a Dial Indicator; Donovan Browne;; Description of mounting a magnet to a inexpensive dial indicator
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Rifle Bedding Pillars; Steve Acker
Projects in Metals; Aug 1997; Shop Equipment for Fixture Building; James Madison;; Tips for using a 6" and 12" milling vise ***

Projects in Metals; Oct 1997; Dividing Head for the Taig (Peatol) Lathe; Tony Jeffree;; Tool construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Oct 1997; Lathe Index and Crank; Norman Letzring;; Indexing wheel tool made from a discarded auto 120-tooth flex plate for the 13" Jet Lathe
Projects in Metals; Oct 1997; Tapping Station; Mike Pileski;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1997; Quick Quill Stop; Roger Claude;; Construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1997; Simple Punch Guide; Bill Johnson;; Tool construction article to punch a rod
Projects in Metals; Oct 1997; Move Was Right, But Why Isn't It There?; James Madison;; Understanding locating problems on a mill
Projects in Metals; Oct 1997; Lathe Helper; Steve Acker;; Simple fixture that helps produce accurate and predictable results on the lathe

Projects in Metals; Dec 1997; Micro Drill Press; Pat Loop;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1997; Novice Adds Some Stops to His Sherline Mill; Tracy Atkinson;; Jig construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1997; How Healthy is Your Shop? Wayne Hanson;; Discussion and author's solution by putting together a shop vac system
Projects in Metals; Dec 1997; Accessories for a Unimat; James Hauser;; Indexing plate, headstock raising block, headstock plug and tool post construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1997; Random Orbital Sander; Art Crow;; Pad for a right angle grinder construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1997; Milling Grasping Grooves on an Automatic Pistol; Steve Acker
Projects in Metals; Dec 1997; Tough Tools for Tough Machining Operations Part 1; James Madison;; Discussion ***

Projects in Metals; Feb 1998; Building a Rack Cutting Attachment; Terry Sexton;; Right angle attachment for a horizontal milling machine description
Projects in Metals; Feb 1998; Mill-drill Power Feed; Fred V. Patterson;; Scrap motor/speed control description 
Projects in Metals; Feb 1998; Rear Tool Post (Reversible) For Atlas or Craftsman 6" Swing Lathe; John B. Gascoyne;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1998; Update and Improvements For the Craftsman 109 Series Lathe; Lionel Weightman;; Description
Projects in Metals; Feb 1998; Scope Mounts; Steve Acker
Projects in Metals; Feb 1998; Quick-change Indicator Holder; Howard W. Evers;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Feb 1998; Tough Tools for Tough Machining Operations Part 2; James Madison;; Discussion ***

Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Sawfeed; Jim Reynolds;; Plans for controlling the feed for a metal cutting bandsaw
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Build Your Own Collet Chuck; William Dochterman;; Tool construction article for a 10" Atlas lathe
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Die Maker Buttons; Jack Thompson;; Construction and use article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Automatic Carriage Stop For a 6" Atlas Lathe; Edward Badger;; Accessory construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; $20 Drip Coolant System; Peter Nolan;;  Adapting a garden sprayer
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Adjustable Cross-slide Nut; Eugene Petersen;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Rong Fu Headlock; Howard Evers;; Replacing the metric lug wrench system used to lock the head
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Fixture to Hold Small Pieces; Ray HasBrouck;; Adjusting the swivel jaw of a 4x6" imported bandsaw
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Tool Post Grinder; Wayne Hanson's;; Description
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Centering a Barrel Bore; Steve Acker
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Make a Tap Center; Peter Hallward;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Apr 1998; Power Drive For Lathe Chucks; F.D. Southwick;; Use of a power screw driver to tighten/loosen a lathe chuck

Projects in Metals; Jun 1998; Riveting Press; Birk Petersen;; Hand held rivet setting tool construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Jun 1998; Handy Shop Odds and Ends; Marsh Collin;; Flex light, swarf picker upper using a magnet in an aluminum can, mill-drill cup grinder, carriage mounted air grinder hanging shelf and others
Projects in Metals; Jun 1998; Chuck Lifter; John Staiger;; Lathe bed mounted winch construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1998; A 36" Brake; Jim McKnight;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Jun 1998; Getting a New Vise In Shape; Peter Nolan;; Imported anglock tuning
Projects in Metals; Jun 1998; Multi-Purpose; Machine; Donovan Browne;; Chinese built combination lathe-mill-drill machine tool review 
Projects in Metals; Jun 1998; Adding Muscle To Your 9x20" Bench Lathe; Richard Chlapecka;; Enco lathe modification with upgraded speed control
Projects in Metals; Jun 1998; Direct Reading SFPM Adapter for the Common Speed Indicator; Ken Hemmelgarn;; Design derived from Starrett

Projects in Metals; Aug 1998; Build Your Own Geared Rotary Table Part 1; Marsh Collin;; Tool construction article using weldments instead of castings ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1998; Universal Lamp; J.R. Reichart;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1998; Improved Tooling for Threading and Boring With the Unimat DB200 Lathe; Theodore M. Clarke;; How-to
Projects in Metals; Aug 1998; Turning Corners With a Lathe -  Setting Up a Machine Shop in a Walkdown Basement; Bob Mcfarlande;; Author's experience
Projects in Metals; Aug 1998; Expanding Mandrels; James DeLong;; Jig construction article ***
Projects in Metals; Aug 1998; Build a Circle-cutting Attachment; Leonard Warning;; Jig construction article
Projects in Metals; Aug 1998; Rifle Barrel Threads; Steve Acker

Projects in Metals; Oct 1998; Index with $8 Collets; John Cooper;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Oct 1998; Belt Sander; James McKnight;; Tool description
Projects in Metals; Oct 1998; Making a Small Split Collar; Paul Holm;; How-to
Projects in Metals; Oct 1998; From Pain to Pleasure; Chuck Plotkin;; Using a treadmill motor to upgrade a Grizzly G4015 lathe/mill
Projects in Metals; Oct 1998; Build Your Own Geared Rotary Table Part 2; Marsh Collin;; Tool construction article using weldments instead of castings ***
Projects in Metals; Oct 1998; Metal Lathe Mount For a Laminate Trimmer; Dana Batory;; Accessory description
Projects in Metals; Oct 1998; Two Tools for Shop Angle Measurements; Don Peterson;; Description
Projects in Metals; Oct 1998; Chambering a Rifle Barrel; Steve Acker
Projects in Metals; Oct 1998; Word for Loctite; Jon Klasna;; Author's experience

Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Single-phase to Three-phase Plus Speed Control; Charles Eyer;; Description
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Making Gears Using a Hob; Don Dobias;; Detailed how-to
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; "Helix" Gear Hobbing Machine; Terry Sexton;; Machine tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Using the Milling Machine as a Copy Stand; Forest N. Baker;; Author's experience
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Variable Frequency Drive Applications; R.W. O'Brian;; Three phase adaptation and solution using a VFD
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Claytons Change Wheel; Terry Sexton;; Home grown solution for a cutting odd tooth gears
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Taiwan Lathe Problems; Jim Hesse;; Author's experience
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Cut-rate Machinist Level; Jack R. Thompson;; Tool construction article
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Improving the Lathe Steady Rest; Norman E. Johnson;; Adding ball bearings to the steady rest fingers
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Indicating a Bridgeport Head; Joseph P. Howard;; How-to
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Barrel Vise; Steve Acker
Projects in Metals; Dec 1998; Reversing Rotation On a Single Split-phase Motor; Robert B. Zumwalt;; How-to

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