Welcome to my metalworking home page. I find working in the shop very rewarding and relaxing. I created these pages to share my interest as well as share information that I have collected with others.
I have also been collecting technical / rebuild information on some of my “Cast Iron Pets” These include the following:
- Clausing 8520 Milling machine.
- All American Die Filer
- Atlas Shaper
- 7×10 Mini Lathe
- Grizzly Mini Mill
- Craftsman Drill Press
- CZ300A Lathe
Equipment Stewardship:
I refer to all my equipment as my Cast Iron Pets. I do not collect machines, instead I buy machines that I can use. I have had a few people ask me why I do not restore my older machines to their factory new state. As I can appreciate those that restore their machines to factory new condition including fresh paint, I prefer to improve them and keep them in good running order. There is no cursing then when I put a scratch in the paint!
I prefer to spend my time using my improving, and using my equipment. I take good care of my pets, less the fresh coat of paint.
In this throw-away society there is something to be said, to have the ability to repair or make something in your own shop. I get great joy spending 3 hours fixing something that could be replaced, or building a custom tool to finish a project.