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I struggle with completing parts, and don't know how to release them from the stock. Consider this part: It is a simple circular adapter with four holes and a protrusion with a shoulder. Overall 0.5" thick, and working it out of 0.64" thick alu plate. I was able to to the spot drilling...

My dad has been hand-making some parts for customizing certain pieces of outdoor equipment. His historical process is just using a hacksaw and files to cut off and shape pieces of round aluminum stock. As he has refined his design, he has also wanted more consistency batch-to-batch, and...

Hello friendly machinists, I am searching for a 3C collet indexing fixture to rotate a part while I laser weld around the circumference. Does anyone know where I can find one? or if they are even available? The other option is to find a 3C to 5C collet adapter. Does anyone have info on this...

I just attended a machine shop auction, and bought these "work holding" fixtures. No one wanted them, and I don't recognize what they go to, but I definitely have use for them. There is no name on them, but they are well made. All are keyed, and the "wedge" locking pin looks like it is cut...

Recently I posted my method of grinding carbide in the Clarification on scraper sharpening thread in the Machine Restoration forum. I have received a number of inquires about the fixture I used in my video so I thought I'd make a quick video showing more details. Matt

Hello hobby-machinists, I am using the clamping force of collet chucks to squeeze some metal cylinders. I would like to make this process easier by having the collet be powered by the shop air. I have read about 5C pneumatic collet chucks, and I am wondering if there are other sources for...

This is the instruction for the Clark company threading tool grinding fixture, to be used with surface grinder. This fixture can setup for 60 degree, and Acme threading tools