By Dave Kellogg When using a horizontal band saw to cut angle iron, sometimes it is desirable to cut through only one leg of the iron, requiring the angle to be clamped square to the jaws of the vise. Work on the mill also typically requires the angle to be clamped with one of the [...]
By Leonard Davis Most of us have a powered source to cut metal, be it band saw or disc type. However, now and then it’s just as easy to use a hacksaw. Anyone who has ever used one to cut metal knows what a pain in the arm it can be, thus the nickname Armstrong. [...]
By Andre Delisle Here is a very handy trick. I guess many of us know about it, but I think those who don’t use it might be interested. It’s a small, electric screwdriver with a shop-made bit to fit my key chuck. Mine is a Black & Decker Smart Driver; other makes would work as [...]
By D. J. Wiederhold Years ago, a friend of mine broke the .200” diameter section off of his edge finder and was going to throw it away. I told him I would take it if he didn’t mind. I finally came up with a use for it after it sat in my toolbox for many, [...]
By Kenneth Hemmelgarn The attached photos should help to illustrate a simple solution I came up with for cutting near net-shaped stock with the common dual-use bandsaw. The rip fence was a quick and easy modification put together with some basic items I had on hand. The guide is quickly removed or adjusted for size. [...]
By Denis Renaud I always keep a small container of cutting oil and small acid brush at the lathe and milling machine. To prevent them from getting knocked over and making a big mess, I use two plastic yogurt containers, sized so one container fits into the other. In the first container I place a [...]
