Jan 14, 2018 · Made a pair of machinist jacks, and wanted to post a few pics. I started by turning down some 1.250" diameter Heat Treated 4140 and made the screw/head pieces first.

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Aug 6, 2012 · Uploaded videos 1-10 of 255 8:57antique model METAL SHAPER MODEL Part 2 tubalcainmrpete2221,350 views 20 hours agoTubalcain shows an old machinist (modelmaker) built …

Mar 27, 2012 · Did you make some tooling for the machines in your shop? Show it off here.