I have a small home shop with a 1947 Logan model 211 lathe, a Grizzly mill/drill, and the usual collection of bits, cutters, measuring tools and chips. Most of my projects are related to audio, optical devices, camera repair and general home and auto maintenance. I also have an interest in steam engines, but little time to work on them. There's also a table saw and minimal woodworking equipment. The shop isn't heated, so little or no work occurs in the winter!
Handy Opto/Mechanical Shop Data
A tune-up on my Logan 211 Lathe
Lathe tool sharpening techniques, esp. threading
Knurling made simple- really simple!
Balancing grinding wheels for low vibration
Make your own reference square
3AT and 3C Collet and Adapter Drawing (pdf)
Build a Ball Turning Attachment for your Lathe
Cast Alloy Lathe Tools (a.k.a. Stellite)
Tune up your Starrett #722 digital calipers
A Sensible Telescope Secondary Mirror Holder with Easy Adjustments
Solar adapter for the Telescope & Microscopy Topics
A Better Tapping Method (form taps)
A humorous form letter for responding to requests for quotes