Category Archives: Machine Tools / Welding

NIKON NON-Ai LENS CONVERSION…MY WAY

I’ve been collecting VINTAGE Nikon lenses for some time now. I’ve been using them with adapters on various cameras, Sony, OM, Lumix with fantastic results! These Vintage Nikkor lenses are amazing bargains and wonderfully engineered glass from the 1960 to the 1990s. But recently I started reading about the older CCD sensors in older Nikon

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MAKERHAWK Battery Capacity Tester

Having quite a collection of Lithium and Lead Acid batteries, I was curious how they were standing up after years of use. A little research on one of the best Solar/Lithium Battery YouTube channels, Will Prowse ( DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse – YouTube ) suggested a very inexpensive, easy to use, battery tester.

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STARTLINK MINI MODIFICATIONS

A few modifications to improve the set up and transportation of Starlink Mini I wasn’t satisfied with how the pole mount attaches to the antenna. Sometimes difficult to remove and eventually the locking tab broke off. The solution was a couple threaded inserts and 1/4×20 bolts with plastic knobs and rubber tips The threaded inserts

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LEE PRO 6000 “Six Pack”

Here are a number of YouTube videos I produced on the Lee Pro 6000 progressive reloading press. For the money, there is nothing that comes close. I was using LEE 1000 and Dillon progressive presses. Once I used the PRO 6000 I sold the Dillons and a couple LEE 1000s and bought two 6000s. One

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FINAL VFD Install and Programming

I finally have my metal lathe and my milling machine operating the way I had envisioned it. I decided to convert both machines to three phase from a 220v Single Phase electrical supply. Using a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) and a three phase motor, this is very easily accomplished. There are dozens upon dozens of

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