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Welcome Center
Come on in and tell us a little about yourself.

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Last post: May 23, 2025, 06:52 PM Re: Another dive into th... by TerryWerm

General Shop Discussions
Feel free to talk about anything machine shop related in this board.

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Topics: 65

Last post: Feb 03, 2026, 01:13 PM Re: Interesting Block Of... by 4GSR

Shop "How To" Articles
A board for posting How To articles for the shop - NOT FOR GENERAL DISCUSSIONS OR REQUESTS.

Posts: 6
Topics: 2

Last post: May 02, 2025, 11:27 AM Re: How to determine cor... by 4GSR

Chatterbox
This is the place to talk about anything not shop, machine, or project related. Best suited to general chatter.

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Topics: 41

Last post: Dec 27, 2025, 09:06 PM Re: Seasons Greetings ev... by TerryWerm

Events
A place to post information or to seek responses about upcoming events. This can include foundry events, scraping classes, model engine shows, etc.

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Last post: Oct 04, 2025, 05:24 PM Re: Black Hills Model En... by TerryWerm

Machining Projects

Forums where you can write about your machine shop projects.
Shop Made Tooling and Fixtures
Making your own tooling or fixtures for your shop.

Posts: 52
Topics: 11

Last post: Aug 11, 2024, 07:49 PM Re: Repairing a Brown & ... by 4GSR

Projects From Plans
Building from a set of plans? Write about it here.

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Topics: 1

Last post: Nov 23, 2025, 09:32 PM Large model steam engine... by TerryWerm

Kit Projects
Building from a kit or castings? This is the place to write about it.

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Topics: 1

Last post: Apr 28, 2025, 08:09 AM Re: Model Engineer Beam ... by propforward

Machines

Forums about the equipment we have in our shops.
Lathes, Mills, Drill Presses
A place to post about the machines that do our heavy work.

Posts: 42
Topics: 7

Last post: Nov 18, 2024, 01:06 PM Re: New toy for the lath... by 34_40

Shapers and Planers
If you have the pleasure of working with these older machines, please tell us about them here.

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Grinders
Surface grinders, bench grinders, cylindrical grinders, grinding wheels, etc.

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CNC Machines
CNC machines of all kinds

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Topics: 2

Last post: Mar 17, 2025, 05:08 PM Re: CAM Program by TerryWerm

3D Printing
Discussions on 3D printing or 'additive machining'.

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Last post: Dec 08, 2025, 06:30 AM Re: 3D Printed cartridge... by 4GSR

Hot Work

Welding, forge, or foundry, any work dealing with hot metal processes.
Foundry
Discussion of all types of foundry work; aluminum, brass, bronze, and cast iron.

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Last post: Jun 30, 2024, 09:19 PM Re: Metal Casting questi... by 4GSR

The Iron Forge
Any discussion involving the forming of metal hot or cold. This would include hot forging, and even cold stamping.

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Electrical Metalworking

Includes electrolysis, plating, anodizing, and EDM.
Electrolysis and Rust Removal
Discussion of rust removal methods, but primarily electrolysis

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Plating and Anodizing
Discussion of plating or anodizing processes.

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Our Shops

Forums about the spaces we work in.
Shop Spaces
About the garages, sheds, and basements that we use for our shops.

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Measuring Tools
Micrometers, calipers, 1-2-3 blocks, pin gauges, gauge blocks, etc.

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Commercially Purchased Tooling and Fixtures
A place to show off and tell us about tooling or fixtures that you have purchased, or to ask questions about tooling you want to purchase.

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Last post: Nov 27, 2024, 07:12 PM Re: Involute Gear Cutter... by TerryWerm

DRO
All about DRO and similar electronic measuring devices

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Topics: 5

Last post: Jul 10, 2024, 06:04 PM Cheat sheet for Dittron ... by mcostello

CAD Software
A place to discuss CAD software

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Topics: 2

Last post: Dec 01, 2025, 12:28 PM Re: Sources for CAD soft... by propforward

Benches and Storage
Work benches and tool storage solutions.

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Electrical
Shop lighting, wiring, motors, anything electrical including VFDs.

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Topics: 3

Last post: Jun 27, 2024, 07:57 PM Fluorescent Light Ballas... by mdlbldrmatt135

Classifieds

Want ads, for sale ads, and give aways.
Pay It Forward
If you have an item that you want to give away, post it here.

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Last post: Oct 15, 2024, 08:42 AM Re: Touch DRO controller by opsoff1

For Sale or Trade
Anything you want to sell or trade. NO COMMERCIAL SALES

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Topics: 3

Last post: Aug 01, 2024, 03:47 PM Re: Aloris QCTP by 34_40

In Search Of - Want To Buy or Borrow
Looking for something specific that you want to borrow or purchase? Please post your ISO requests here.

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Last post: Jun 01, 2024, 12:27 PM WTB: Vintage Lathe Compo... by Uglydog

Lendable Tooling and Books Catalog
This is where you can post a list of tooling, tools, or other equipment that you have available to loan out to other members of our community. Be sure to read the rules before posting in this area.

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Last post: Dec 13, 2024, 11:35 PM Books: Machine Shop Prac... by TerryWerm

Downloads, Site Problems and Information

If you are having trouble or want to know how to do something, or maybe promote a change, you will find the forums for those things here. A Downloads index can also be found here.
Site Announcements
This area has posts that are usually announcements from Staff to the general membership.

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Topics: 6

Last post: Jun 29, 2025, 11:05 AM Re: SMF Upgrade to 2.1.5 by TerryWerm

Site "How To" Articles
A place for posting short How To articles that cover how to do things in the forum - NOT FOR DISCUSSIONS OR REQUESTS

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Last post: Oct 19, 2024, 12:17 PM How to Add a YouTube Vid... by TerryWerm

Forum Requests, Wants and Desires
If there is something that you would like to have added or changed in the forum, this is the place to bring it up and discuss it.

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Last post: Nov 24, 2024, 10:45 AM Re: Shop Tooling by TerryWerm

Site Problems and Forum Software Support
If you are having trouble with something, or something does not work as expected, if you need help with something in the forum, this is the place to ask about it.

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Last post: Jun 04, 2024, 11:26 PM Re: New Add-on installed... by Piggiron

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