Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Here's a good machining project for the beginning and experienced machinist alike, a machinist's screw jack. This tool is useful for a variety of jobs, like leveling a part on the mill table and supporting work pieces so they do not chatter. Making this part will give experience in a lot of different machining processes, so it is a fantastic first project.