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Mill Vise Tune-up
Why is one parallel always loose in my mill vise?
Accurate bedding of a part in the mill vise is an essential skill.
A program that calculates the best set of 4 gears to achieve a given overall ratio.
Finger type Dial Test Indicators. Theory and practice.
A Single Iteration Mill Vise Alignment Procedure.
A Tap Wrench to fit a RF30 mill/drill.
A Drawbar with Integrated Spindle Lock for a RF30 mill/drill.
A Universal Motor Controller with Indirect RPM Regulation. It powers a table drive for a RF30 mill but has other applications.
Moving a small mill in parts.
Gingery Drill Press
You start with a pile of charcoal and a pile of scrap aluminum.
cutting a helix on a vertical mill
Navigating with a GPS and paper map
Our trip to Spain in 2003
Englewood Beach
Orphan Auto Picnic
Steam Engine Show

Statement of Purpose

This site is a place I can share things I've figured out, experienced, or  learned  from others.



A car at the 2003 Orphan Auto Picnic. The car's body is canvass.
Prejudice.
It wasn't argued into you and can't be argued out of you.
...time is life. Killing time is murder.
A.J. Heschel
 Contact Rick with questions or comments. last updated 01/20/2007

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