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Continuing a Multifunction Tool Tradition
Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 12:26 pm
by sehast
I saw this video and it reminded me of the development of the Shopsmith. Not quite as many tools in this case but some interesting modular design ideas by a new generation of innovators. A new twist is that he is really selling the plans for you to build it yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dxCAHU_xpY&t=1664s
Re: Continuing a Multifunction Tool Tradition
Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 1:19 pm
by RFGuy
I guess he switched over to metalworking? I've seen his channel before in the past. He was kind of doing woodworking and improvements/inventions on existing woodworking tools. One example is he used threaded rod to make a poor man's version of an Incra positioner on his tablesaw. I also remember a video from him in the past where he was talking about giving it all up (his YouTube channel, his shop, his tools, etc.). I guess he changed his mind and pivoted to metalworking instead.
Re: Continuing a Multifunction Tool Tradition
Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 2:29 pm
by edma194
He has videos showing the entire build of the first version of the belt grinder and attachments he's made. I'm working on a jig similar to his
radius jig for the belt grinder to use with the disk sander on a Shopsmith. He's a fascinating young man with a good eye for design.