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Idea Notebooks

Idea Notebooks

The CNCCookbook acts like a vast idea notebook, wherein I maintain special sections termed idea notebooks, specifically designated for concepts yet to be realized, but for which I am gathering notes. This includes a wide-ranging catalogue of idea notebooks such as:...
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Next Project: Tapping Arm

Next Project: Tapping Arm

Having finished my home switch project for the CNC mill, I started thinking about what my next project ought to be. I wanted something simple but very useful that would combine a little CNC with a little welding and fabrication. A tapping arm is perfect for that task...
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Shopmade Jet Engines

Shopmade Jet Engines

One day, I aspire to experiment with constructing a miniature gas turbine (jet engine). A task like this represents some of the most challenging machining work achievable. Their similarities to machine spindles, another intricate machining project, lie in the...
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Machinist’s Hammers

Machinist’s Hammers

A brass hammer is often a typical initial project in a machine shop for beginners. However, this is what occurs when a seasoned veteran takes on the task of creating a hammer: Long nylon face is for installing pistons… That is one sweet hammer! Postscript Here...
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CNC Machinist Tattoos

CNC Machinist Tattoos

Thinking about a new tattoo?  Here are some ideas: Accredited to Tiby Voesters. Accredited to Flickr… Accredited to JalopyJournal… Accredited to NextLuxury… Accredited to NextLuxury… Accredited to NextLuxury… Attributed to the...
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