Lathe tool post build part 1

[ttmrj]

[G.Paul]

A mill would be much faster

[ttmrj]

Yes I agree but this way is much cheaper then buying expensive milling cutters

[rossbotics]

Good work

Thanks Doug

[DIYSwede]

Nice job! Thank you for sharing!
There's something very captivating seeing a shaper at its slow, persistent and heartbeat-like work.
But perhaps not for impatient pleasure-seekers, or persons in need of instant and/ or constant gratification?
There's a saying like: "You can make anything on a shaper, except a profit."
To this I like to reply: -You seem to know the Prize of everything - but do you know the Value of anything at all?

But then - I'm just a grumpy old geezer.
-Keep the shaper going, ttmjr!

[ttmrj]

Thank you, I really like the “sayings”, the time it takes to do a job on the shaper doesn’t worry at all, it’s all about the enjoyment of making something from nothing.

[Jon]

Congratulations ttmrj - your Lathe Tool Post is the Homemade Tool of the Week!

Nice job! Good win on a 2-part video series, both from this past week (part 2 is here).

Some more nice builds from this week:

Ball Turner by 737mechanic
A-Frame Gantry by Frank S
Hydraulic Plate Tamper Lift by PB Machines
Welding Squares by bobs409
Tap Holder by brnjh1
Chainsaw Chop Saw by Making Stuff
Unimat SL Milling Depth Modification by Barkersoldbean
Pipe Saddle Template by Frank S
Jigsaw Table by Foxtrot_
Benchtop Router Table by Michael Paley
Drill Press by Mr. DK DIY
Jigsaw Blade Guide by Foxtrot_


ttmrj - we've added your tool entry to our All Homemade Tool of the Week winners post. And, you'll now notice the wrench-on-pedestal award in the awards showcase in your postbit, visible beneath your username:



You'll be receiving a $25 online gift card, in your choice of Amazon, PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and award choice and I'll get it sent over right away.

Nice work!