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  Websites

  • CNC Concepts, Inc.
    • The website for CNC Concepts, Inc., a training supplier for computer numerical control, contains a good overview of CNC Machining along with links and newsletters for more information.
  • Machining: An Introduction
    • eFunda stands for engineering Fundamentals. Its mission is to create an online destination for the engineering community, where working professionals can quickly find concise and reliable information to meet the majority of their daily reference needs.
  • ThomasNet
    • ThomasNet is a searchable database of suppliers, source products, CAD drawings, and product news.

  Library Books

  Databases

  • Career & Technical Education Databases ProQuest
    • Vocational information on technical topics, such as computing science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, and photography.
  • Vocations and Careers
    • Vocations and Careers aids users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career.

  Career Information

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook 
    • Publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings, and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations.

  Machining Projects

Image of Pull Hammer

BOM:

  • Ø 2.0″ x 4-5/8″ long stainless (1 pc)
  • Ø 0.50″ x 12-1/8″ long stainless (1 pc)
  • Ø 1.0″ x 5/8″ long stainless (1 pc)
  • 1/2″ E-clip (1 pc)
  • 1/2-13 x 1″ long socket head set screw (1 pc)

Pull Hammer Specs

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BOM:

  • Ø 1.25″ x 10.125″ long steel (1 pc)
  • Ø 1.25″ x 2.125″ long steel (1 pc)
  • Ø 1.50″ x 1.25″ long steel (2 pcs)

Machinist's Hammer Specs

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BOM:

  • 2.5″ x 2.5″ x 6.125″ A2 tool steel (1 pc)
  • 2.5″ x 2.5″ x 1.4375″ A2 tool steel (1 pc)
  • Ø 1″.0 x 1.0625″ long 4140 HTSR (1 pc)
  • 3/8-16 x 2.25 SHCS (1 pc)
  • CL-2-SW Spherical Washer (1 pc)

Toolmaker Vise Specs

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BOM:

  • 1.5″ x 2.5″ x 4.625″ steel (1 pc)
  • 0.75″ x 0.75″ x 2.0″ brass (1 pc)
  • Ø 0.625″ x 1.875″ long brass (1 pc)
  • Ø 1.5″ x 0.75″ long brass (1 pc)
  • 1/4-20 x 1″ long set screw (1 pc)

Micrometer Stand Specs

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BOM:

  • 1″ x 1″ x 2.125″ mild steel flat bar (1 pc)
  • Ø 0.625″ x 0.625″ long brass bar stock (1 pc)
  • Dial indicator (1 pc)

Dial Indicator Depth Attachment Specs

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BOM:

  • 1.25″ x 1.25″ x 4.125″ 4140 steel (x1 per clamp)
  • 1.5″ x 1.5″ x 0.5″ 4140 steel (x1 per clamp)
  • 1/2″ UNC x 1″ long flat head socket cap screw (x1 per clamp)

Edge Clamp Specs

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Additional Projects:

  • Caliper Depth Attachment
  • Caliper Center Distance Attachment
  • Vee Blocks
  • 123 SuperBlocks
  • Tap Gide
  • Screw Jacks
  • Vise Brake