MANUAL MACHINING

Work Hardening & Strain Hardening [Machinist’s Guide]

by Bob Warfield | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining

What Does Strain Hardening or Work Hardening Mean? Strain hardening, or work hardening as it is more often called, is the hardening of metal by plastic deformation.  It can be a problem or a benefit in metalworking.  Learn what it is and how to avoid or...

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Chamfer Mill Speeds and Feeds [ Chamfering Tool Guide ]

by Bob Warfield | Apr 26, 2022 | Blog, CNC Basics, CNC Products, CNC Router, Feeds and Speeds, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining

Chamfer Mill Speeds and Feeds [ Chamfering Tool Guide ] The Chamfer Mill or Chamfering Tools are an essential part of any CNC’ers tooling.  They make it easy to put that nice chamfered edge on parts that is such a signature for CNC machined work.  This Easy...

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Adaptix™: Universal Soft Jaws

by Bob Warfield | Apr 12, 2022 | Blog, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, CNC Products, Cool, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining

The other day I came across one of my new favorite workholding solutions.  They’re called “Adaptix™ Soft Jaws”, and they’re made by an outfit called Norgen Workholding in Saline, Michigan. What are Adaptix™ Soft Jaws? We’ve all used soft...

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Lathe Tool Storage [QCTP Holder Storage]

by Bob Warfield | Jul 17, 2021 | Blog, CNC Projects, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining

Lathe Tool Storage [QCTP Holder Storage] An Idea Notebook on ways to organize your lathe tooling, especially QCTP holders. Another cool way to save space and organize your tooling: Lazy Susan toolholder rack by Stan on HMEM makes for a very efficient use of...

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Button V-Block Turning Fixture

by Bob Warfield | Jul 17, 2021 | Blog, CNC Projects, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining

Button V-Block Turning Fixture I’ve been fascinated by the idea of a button v-block since seeing Ed Dubosky’s elegant design in the Metalworking One book. What a wonderful way to extend the capabilities of a lathe to precision milling on tiny model engine...

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Lathe Tailstock Camlock for a Mini-Lathe [Easy Time Saver]

by Bob Warfield | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, CNC Projects, Machining Techniques, Manual Machining

Note:  This is a project I did MANY years ago.  Probably not long after I got this little lathe.  The parts are not finished as nicely as I would make them today, but the tailstock is very functional and was a real pleasure compared to having to search for a wrench...

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