Home Machine Shop Hall of Fame, Page 5

Bogstandard has been a significant contributor to the HMEM boards. While I've heard he's active elsewhere, I haven't seen his work outside HMEM. His projects have captured my interest many times, and I've learned a lot from John. That's why I chose to feature his shop at the top of my 5th page in the Hall of Fame.

This is his original shop, though it's likely been updated with a new knee mill and nicer lathe. These photos give you an idea of what a talented machinist can achieve:

Cluttered workshop with various machinery and tools.

Atlas lathe with tidy rack for QCTP holders above and chucks, lathe dogs, and other items below. Mill drill is on the right...

Workshop interior with shelves, workbenches, fluorescent lights, metal door, tables, power tools, hand tools, and machine parts.

Surface plate on right along with some bench area for fine assembly work. A bit more machinery on the left...

Cluttered workshop with drill press, bandsaw, and vise.

Jigsaw, 3-in-1 sheet metal tool, and more bench area...

Cluttered workshop with various tools and equipment.

Here's a better view of the workbench. Note the brazing and silver soldering area with fire brick. That's handy!

Compact outdoor workshop with tools and equipment in a covered area surrounded by greenery.

That big bin holds a stash of goodies. I could use about 3 of those for my own shop!

Anso Knives

A Danish knifemaker opens his shop doors. I've always been interested in trying my hand at knife making.

A cluttered workbench in a well-lit workshop or garage with various dark wood tools and equipment, including a vice, drill press, and lathe.

Workbench for fine hand tool work and assembly...

Industrial equipment on a gray table, including drill press and milling machine.

Engraver and a Drill press left set up with tapping head. Knives need a lot of small screws!

Well-organized workshop with three drill presses on a gray countertop and various tools and equipment below.

Many small drill presses stay set up to cut down on changing setups so much. Note the golf ball handles...

Well-organized workshop with lathe, mill, grinder, and drill press.

Row O' Belt Grinders, A disc grinder, and a small bandsaw. Dust removal system is a must given how much grinding a knife requires!

Machining equipment in a workshop setting featuring a CNC machine and tooling accessories.

How to make a belt driven surface grinder from the remnants of a knee mill. Heat treat kiln is also handy.

A cluttered workshop with machinery, grinders, sanders, and various metalworking equipment.

Double sided belt grinder is very cool too! All these grinders were shopmade and not purchased...

Well-equipped workshop with machinery and tools.

Nice little mill drill...

Large gray lathe with "AUD" label and red switch in a workshop or garage.

...and a Boxford lathe round out the picture...

Two knives with intricate patterns on blades and wooden handles in a green felt-lined box.

Two small knives with curved blades and pointed tips, polished finish.

Firebird's Play Area

Firebird is a regular contributor on HMEM and shared with us his wonderful two shop arrangement. The garage shop is for woodworking, but with some useful gadgets available. Then there is a dedicated metalworking shop that's brand new and rather nicely appointed.

A cluttered yet organized workshop with various machining tools and equipment.

Garage/Woodworking facing the outside door...

Well-equipped metalworking workshop with drill press, bandsaw, and sanding drum on wooden workbenches.

Looking the other way one can see Firebird's nice shopmade disc sander. Is that a die filer atop the disc sander? Methinks...

Cluttered workshop with tools, equipment, shelving unit, workbenches, and machinery in a well-lit room.

And on the other side is a wood-cutting bandsaw with improved table arangement...

White shed with open door in backyard setting featuring lawn, trampolines, and surrounding outbuildings and trees.

Now here is the really nifty metal shop...

Organized workshop with workbench, tools, and metalworking machinery.

Torch, tool grinder, mill and lathe, with plenty of storage under counters. Love the rolling platforms under the bins!

Two cluttered workbenches with various tools and equipment for metal fabrication in a well-lit room.

Lots of room to grow it looks like!

Small office or workshop interior with a computer station on a desk.

Captain Kirk never had it so good on the Enterprise!

A well-lit workshop with workbench, drill press, milling machine, lathe, and various hand tools.

Tidy little mill...

Old lathe on countertop with wheel and "MILFORD" logo, against a fence backdrop.

Venerable Myford...

Green metalworking machine with wheels, milling or lathe equipment on a flat top surface.

And the homely, but ubiquitously useful, 4×6 bandsaw...

RTravis100's Haas Shop

RTravis100 is a contributor on CNCZone who manufactures some aircraft parts (statis port covers) in his home shop:

Industrial CNC machine with control panel and display.

Centerpiece of the shop is this Haas Super Mini Mill 2...

Well-equipped machine shop with CNC machines, toolboxes, and fabrication equipment, amidst dust and debris.

Industrial air compressor in a garage or storage room surrounded by pipes and wires.

Big compressor and air dryer are needed to keep the CNC happy...

Well-equipped metal fabrication workshop with drill press, vise, and measuring devices.

Nice 13×40 lathe and horizontal bandsaw...

A well-organized garage or workshop with hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, safety gear, workbench, and shelving unit containing various materials.