50 Must Read Homemade Tools

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Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini
Dozer Mini
By dozerbuilder01
Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Dozer Mini
Dozer Mini
Dozer Mini
Homemade mini dozer adapted from a
zero turn mower. Bodywork was fabricated from steel and intended to replicate the appearance of a Caterpillar
Model 22.
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SCR Motor Speed Control
SCR Motor Speed Control SCR Motor
By Paul Jones
Speed Control SCR Motor Speed Control SCR Motor Speed Control SCR Mo- Homemade SCR motor speed control
tor Speed Control SCR Motor Speed constructed from salvaged rack-mount
Control SCR Motor Speed Control SCR electronics. Vintage unit utilizes a
Motor Speed Control SCR Motor Spee 2N3669 SCR rated for 16A at 200V.
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Nut Driver
Nut Driver Nut Driver Nut
Driver Nut
Driver Nut Driver Nut Driver
Nut Driver
Driver Nut
Nut Driver
Driver Nut
Nut Driver
By Rick Sparber
Homemade nut driver fashioned from
scrap ¼" mild steel rod.
Disc Sander
Disc Sander Disc Sander
Disc Sander
Disc Sander
Disc Sander
Disc Sander Homemade disc sander constructed
Disc Sander from wood and based on the John He-
Disc Sander isz model. Features a pivoting table sysDisc Sander tem.
Disc Sander
Disc Sander
By Christophe Mineau
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Aluminum Foundry
Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry
By scorch
Homemade aluminum foundry con-
structed from lumber, sand, fire clay,
charcoal, wire hangers, and a soup can.
18” Bandsaw 18” Bandsaw 18”
Bandsaw 18”
Bandsaw 18” Bandsaw
Bandsaw 18”
Bandsaw 18”
18” Bandsaw
By mr95gst
Homemade 18" bandsaw constructed
from wood, steel, aluminum, and MDF.
Powered by a surplus treadmill motor.
Inspired by the designs of John Heisz
and Matthias Wandel.
Bandsaw 18”
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Thermo-Forming Machine
Thermo-
Forming Machine Thermo- Forming Machine Thermo-Forming
By backyard cnc
Machine
Thermo- Homemade thermo-forming machine
Forming Machine Thermo-Forming Ma- constructed from plywood, vacuum
chine Thermo-Forming
Machine tanks, a vacuum pump, and electrical
Thermo- components. Capable of utilizing 24" x
Forming Machine Thermo-Forming Ma- 36" plastic sheets.
chine Thermo-Forming Machine Thermo
Regulated Bench Power
lated Bench Power Supply
Supply ReguRegulated
Bench Power Supply Regulated Bench
Power Supply Regulated Bench Power
Supply Regulated Bench Power Supply
lated Bench Power Supply
Supply ReguRegulated
Bench Power Supply Regulated Bench
Power Supply Regulated Bench Power
Supply
By knoba
Homemade regulated bench power supply adapted from an ATX computer
power supply. Outputs 24Vdc, 12Vdc,
5Vdc, 3.3Vdc, and USB 5Vdc.
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Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill Homemade desktop CNC mill featuring
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill components 3D-printed from ABS plas-
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill tic. Overall dimensions are 400mm in
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill width x 400mm in depth x 300mm in
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill height.
Desktop CNC Mill
Desktop CNC Mill
By Liquidhandwash
Dovetailing Bench Dovetailing
Bench
Dovetailing Bench
Bench
Dovetailing Bench
Bench
Dovetailing Bench
Bench
Dovetailing Bench v
Dovetailing Bench
By Brendon
Homemade dovetailing bench handmade from Goncalo Alves and Marblewood. Features a Moxon vise.
Bench
Dovetailing Bench
Bench
Dovetailing Bench
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Belt Sander
Belt Sander Belt Sander
Belt Sander
Belt Sander
Belt Sander Belt Sander B
By hardtail69
elt Sander
Belt Sander Homemade belt sander constructed
Belt Sander from steel and powered by a 2 HP mo-
Belt Sander tor.
Belt Sander
Belt Sander
Belt Sander
Drill Press Modification
By immortalx
Homemade drill press modification comprised of replacing the base and column, while also repositioning the motor
and spindle. Intended to increase throat
depth to facilitate luthiery work.
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C-Clamp Modification
C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp
Modification C-Clamp
By Manitoba Man
Modification
C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modifi-
Homemade c-clamp modification con-
cation C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp sisting of utilizing a bolt-on extension to
Modification C-Clamp Modification C- add 7" of throat depth to the clamp.
Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification
Modification C-Clamp
C-Clamp
Modification
Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
By Astro
Homemade rotary table utilizing a rightangle wormbox with an 80:1 reduction.
Features a 10" diameter top plate.
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Lathe Leveling Foot Pads
Lathe Leveling Foot Pads Lathe Level-
By Paul Jones
ing Foot Pads Lathe Leveling Foot Pads
Lathe Leveling Foot Pads Lathe Level- Homemade lathe leveling foot pads maing Foot Pads Lathe Leveling Foot Pads chined from ASTM mild steel. Pads are
Lathe Leveling Foot Pads Lathe Level- 2.1" in diameter and 1.5" in height.
ing Foot Pads Lathe Leveling Foot Pads
Lathe
Lathe Lathe Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe Homemade lathe constructed from reLathe Lathe purposed wood, a surplus pillar drill,
Lathe Lathe and router collar/spindle.
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe
By Terry1967
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Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor Homemade slitting saw arbor fabriSlitting Saw Arbor cated from 4140 steel and featuring an
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor integrated R8 shank.
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
Slitting Saw Arbor
By rossbotics
Back Saw
Back Saw Back Saw Back
Saw Back
Saw Back Saw Back Saw
Back Saw
Saw Back
Back Saw Homemade back saw constructed from
Saw Back 1095 steel. Features a traditional folded
Back Saw back and wooden handle.
Saw Back
Back Saw
Saw Back
By rob streeper
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Rotary Table Chuck Mount
Rotary Table Chuck Mount Rotary Table
Chuck Mount Rotary
Mount Rotary Table
By Catfish
Table Chuck
Chuck Mount Ro-
Mount Rotary Table Homemade rotary table chuck mount
Chuck Mount Rotary
Table Chuck fabricated from W-1 drill rod and 1018
tary Table Chuck
Chuck Mount Ro- CRS. Intended to facilitate the process
tary Table Chuck Mount
Rotary Table of utilizing lathe chucks in conjunction
Mount Rotary Table
Chuck Mount Rotary
Mount Rotary Table
Table Chuck with a 10" rotary table.
Chuck Mount
Toolmaker’s Vise
Toolmaker’s Vise Toolmaker’s Vise ToolBy rossbotics
maker’s Vise Toolmaker’s
Vise Tool-
Vise Tool-
Vise Tool- Homemade toolmaker's vise fabricated
Vise Tool- from O1 tool steel. Rendered in CAD,
Vise Tool- the entry includes a set of construction
Vise Tool- drawings.
maker’s Vise Toolmaker’s Vise Toolmak
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Cross Slide DiaIndicator Cross Slide Dial Indicator Cross
Slide
Dial Indicator
Cross
Slide Dia
l Indicator
Cross SlidDial Indicator Cross Slide Dial Indicator
Cross Slide
Dial Indicator
Slide Dial
Cross
Cross Slide Dial Indicator
By Paul Jones
Homemade cross slide dial indicator for
a Unimat SL 1000 lathe. Capable of being utilizing for both lathe and milling operations.
Indicator
Cross Slid Dial Indicator Cross Slide Dial Im
Lathe Tailstock Clamping Lever
Lathe Tail-
Lathe Tailstock Clamping
Lever
stock Clamping Lever
Lathe Tailstock Clamping Lever
Lathe Tail-
By Paul Jones
Lathe Tailstock Clamp-
Homemade lathe tailstock clamping
ing Lever
lever machined from 12L14 steel and
Lathe Tail-
tapped 3/8-16.
Lathe TailstockClamping Lever
Lathe Tail-
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Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press Brake
By jniolon
Homemade press brake fabricated from
steel and powered by a 20-ton bottle
jack. Capable of bending ¼" steel plate.
Sheetmetal Flange Bender
Sheetmetal Flange Bender
tal Flange Bender
Bender Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal Flange
tal Flange Bender
Bender Sheetmetal
Sheetmetal Flange
Sheetme-
Sheetmetal Flange
By Eagle_view
Flange Bender
Bender Sheetme- Homemade sheetmetal flange bender
Sheetmetal Flange constructed from steel and utilizing
Flange Bender .875" bearings. Intended to facilitate
Bender Sheet- the process of creating right-angle weld-
metal Flange Bender Sheetmetal Flange ing flanges in 22-gauge stock.
Bender Sheetmetal
Flange Bender
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Swing Arm Radius
Sanding Jig
Swing Arm Radius Sanding Jig
Swing
Arm Radius Sanding Jig Swing Arm Radius Sanding Jig Swing Arm
By immortalx
Radius
Sanding Jig Swing Arm Radius Sanding Homemade swing arm radius sanding
Jig Swing Arm Radius Sanding
Jig jig constructed from square steel tubSwing Arm Radius Sanding Jig Swing A ing.
Vacuum
Testing Ma-
chine Vacuum
Machine
Testing
Vacuum Test-
ing Machine
Testing
uum Testing
Vacuum
Machine
Testing Ma-
Vacuum Testing
Machine
Vacuum Test-
ing Machine
Vacuum
Testing Machine Vaasdf
By Hotz
Vacuum
Machine Vac-
chine
Vacuum Testing Machine
Homemade vacuum testing machine
constructed from an inhaler machine,
an electrical box, a power switch, a vacuum gauge, hose, wire, and highdensity foam. Intended to facilitate the
process of testing engine valve seal efficiency.
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Threading Insert Tool
Holder
Threading Insert Tool Holder Threading
By rossbotics
Insert Tool Holder Threading Insert Tool
Holder Threading Insert
Tool Holder
Homemade threading insert tool holder
fabricated from O1 tool steel. Capable of
Insert Tool Holder Threading Insert Tool
mounting a TNMC43NV carbide threading
insert on either side of the tool, thereby facilitating its utilization on both the chuck
and tail stock ends of the lathe.
Threading Insert Tool Holder Threading
Lathe Spindle Control
Lever Knob
Lathe
Spindle Control Lever
Knob Lathe
Control Lever
Lever Knob
Spindle
Knob
By Paul Jones
Lathe
Homemade lathe spindle control lever
Spindle Control Lever
knob machined from 12L14 steel and
Knob Lathe
tapped 3/8-16.
Lever Knob
Control Lever
Spindle
Knob
Lever Knob Lathe Spi
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Cylinder Square
Cylinder Square Cylinder Square Cylinder Square Cylinder
By rossbotics
Square Cylinder
Square Cylinder Square
Cylinder
Cylinder Homemade cylinder square fabricated
Cylinder from a length of heat treated 4140
Cylinder round stock. Accurate to .0002".
Cylinder
Cylinder
Square Cylinder Square Cylinder Squa
CNC Engraver
By kd8wdave
CNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC
Engraver
CNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC En- Homemade CNC engraver constructed
graver CNC Engraver CNC
Engraver from black iron pipe and utilizing an ArCNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC En- duino module running Grbl software.
graver CNC Engraver CNC Engraver C Controller cards and stepper motors
serve to position the Dremel cutting
head.
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CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
By baskarz
Homemade CNC router constructed
from 32mm square steel tubing and utilizing surplus photocopier stepper motors. Powered by an Ozito 850W router
and driven via Mach3 software.
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Homemade pig roaster constructed
Pig Roaster
from a surplus fuel oil tank and a trailer
Pig Roaster
axle. Mounted to a welded trailer frame.
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
By Razz
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Cordless Driver Power Supply Cordless
Driver Power Supply Cordless
Driver
Power Supply Cordless Driver
Power
Supply Cordless Driver Power
Supply
Cordless Driver Power
Supply
By The Fe Factor
Driver Power Supply Cordless
Power Supply Cordless Driver
Supply Cordless Driver Power
Driver Homemade cordless driver power supPower ply powered by an 18v 27.8 amp power
Supply supply and mounted in a tool box.
Driver Power Supply Cordless Driver Po
X-Y Backlash
Reduction
Method X-Y Backlash Reduc-
X-Y Backlash Reduction
Method
tion Method X-Y Backlash Reduction Method X-Y Backlash
By Rick Sparber
Reduction Method X-Y Backlash Reduction
Method X-Y
Backlash Reduction Method
Homemade X-Y backlash reduction
X-Y Backlash
method for a CNC-operated RF-30 mill
Reduction
Method X-Y Backlash Reduc-
drill. Consists of shimming the lead-
tion Method X-Y Backlash Re-
screws and tightening the adjustment
duction Method X-Y Backlash
nuts.
Reduction Method X-Y Backl-
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T-Square Fence and Table
Extension
T-Square Fence and Table Extension TSquare Fence and Table
Extension T-
Square Fence and Table Ex
Square Fence and Table
Square Fence and Table
Square Fence and Table E
By mr95gst
tension T-
Extension T- Homemade T-square fence and table exExtension T- tension constructed from angle iron,
xtension T- melamine, and repurposed steel tubing
sourced from a treadmill. A HF toggle
clamp was utilized as a hold down.
Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder
By scorch
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder Homemade stick welder powered by
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder four surplus microwave oven transformStick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder ers. Welding current is 170 amps.
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Frame Jig
Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig
Frame
Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame
Jig
Frame
Jig Homemade frame jig fabricated from 2"
Frame x 2" and 2" x 3" square steel tubing.
Jig Features positionable saddles to proFrame vide a level, flat, and square surface
Jig wherever needed.
By hardtail69
Frame
Quill Backlash
Reduction
Method QuillBacklash Reduction Method Quill
Quill Backlash Reduction
Method
Backlash
Reduction MethodQuill Backlash Reduction Method Quill
By Rick Sparber
Quill Backlash
Reduction
Homemade quill backlash reduction
Method Quill BacklashReduc-
method for an RF-30 mill/drill. Utilizes
tion Method Quill
an automotive gas spring to apply down-
Backlash
Reduction Method Quill Back-
ward pressure on the quill and, thence,
lash Reduction Method Quill
to the pinion.
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Retractable Threading
Retractable Threading Tool
Holder Re-
tractable Threading Tool Holder Retractable Threading Tool Holder Retractable
Threading Tool Holder
Retractable
Retractable
Retractable
Retractable
Retractable
Threading Tool Holder Retractable Thre
Tool Holder
By Captainleeward
Homemade retractable threading tool
holder adapted from a mini lathe tool
holder. Intended to speed the process
of thread cutting by enabling the cross
feed screw to be withdrawn to a measured and marked location.
Boring Bar Holder
By Paul Jones
Boring Bar Holder Boring
Bar Holder
Bar Holder
Bar Holder
Homemade boring bar holder ma-
Bar Holder
chined from 6061-T6 aluminum. In-
Bar Holder
tended to hold .5" boring bars in con-
Bar Holder
junction with a Unimat lathe.
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Machinist Jack
By Paul Jones
Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack
Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machin- Homemade machinist jack fabricated
ist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack from ?" CRS rod stock and utilizing a
Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machin- ½-20 hex bolt as the jackscrew.
ist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack
Push Block
Push Block Push Block
Push Block
Push Block
Push Block
Push Block Homemade push block constructed
Push Block from plywood. Intended for utilization in
Push Block conjunction with a table saw.
Push Block
Push Block
Push Block
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Engraver’s Bowl Vise
Engraver’s Bowl Vise
Engraver’s Bowl
Vise Engraver’s Bowl Vise
Bowl Vise Engraver’s
Engraver’s
Bowl Vise En-
graver’s Bowl Vise Engraver’s Bowl Vise Homemade engraver's bowl vise conEngraver’s Bowl Vise Engraver’s Bowl structed from wood, a repurposed stainVise Engraver’s Bowl
Bowl Vise Engraver’s
Vise Engraver’s less steel kitchen bowl, steel scraps,
Bowl Vise En- lead, and plaster. Utilizes a system of
graver’s Bowl Vise Engraver’s Bowl Vise miniature bench dogs to secure the
Engraver’s Bowl Vise Engraver’s Bowl V workpiece.
Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave
Spokeshave
Spokeshave
Spokeshave Homemade spokeshave constructed
Spokeshave from ebony and finished with Carnauba
Spokeshave wax. Features brass screws and a carSpokeshave bon steel blade.
Spokeshave
Spokeshave
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Injection Molding Machine Injection Molding Machine Injection Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding M
achine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Inject
Injection Molding Machine
By scorch
Homemade injection molding machine
constructed from a 1-ton arbor press,
an injection molding cylinder, and electrical components.
Stick Welder
By scorch
Homemade stick welder mounted in a
wooden cabinet and powered by two
surplus microwave oven transformers.
Capable of producing 73 amps of weld-
ing current.
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Marking Gauge
Marking Gauge Marking Gauge Marking
Gauge Marking Gauge Marking Gauge
By Brendon
Gauge Marking Gauge Marking Gauge Homemade marking gauge constructed
Marking Gauge Marking Gauge Marking from brass and Amazon rosewood. InGauge Marking Gauge Marking Gauge tended to facilitate the process of cutMarking Gauge Marking Gauge Marking ting straight dovetail baselines across
Gauge Marking Gauge Marking Gauge the grain. Utilizes a replaceable blade.
Barrel Rifling Tool
Barrel Rifling Tool BarrelRifling Tool Bar-
By Clinton
rel Rifling Tool Barrel Rifling Tool Barrel
Rifling Tool Barrel Rifling Tool Barrel Ri- Homemade barrel rifling tool confling Tool Barrel Rifling
Tool Barrel Ri- structed from steel rods, nuts, washers,
fling Tool Barrel Rifling
Tool Barrel Ri- and a masonry drill bit.
fling Tool Barrel Rifling Tool Barrel Riflin
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Atmospheric Water
Atmospheric Water Generator
At-
Generator
mospheric WaterGenerator A tmospheric
By Captainleeward
Water-
Generator Atmospheric Water Gen-
Homemade atmospheric water genera-
erator Atmopheric
tor constructed from a condenser, an
Water
electric fan, a 5-gallon bucket, a 30-
Generator
Atmospheric Wa-
gallon drum, and filters. Capable of pro-
ter Generator
ducing five gallons of water per day.
At-
mospheric Water
RF-30 Mill CNC Setup RF-30 Mill
CNC Setup RF-30
RF-30 Mill CNC Setup
Mill CNC
Setup RF-30 Mill CNC Setup RF30 Mill CNC
Setup RF-30 Mill
CNC Setup RF-30
Mill CNC
Setup RF-30 Mill CNC Setup RF30 Mill CNC Setup
RF-30 Mill
CNC Setup RF-30
Mill CNC
Setup RF-30 Mill CNC Setup RF30 Mill CNC Setup
RF-30 Mill
CNC Setup RF-30
Mill CNC
Setup RF-30 Mill
By Rick Sparber
Homemade RF-30 Mill CNC setup comprised of stepper motors and electronic
components in a wall-mounted enclosure.
CNC Setup
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