Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
As you know I started building a Gingery Shaper recently. In this part of the series, I use the lost foam casting method to create the column front. Then I add the vertical ways and assemble the column front. I now have the initial column assembly completed. Note that only two fasteners are used because I need to adjust the front column so the vertical ways are aligned with the ram slide.
In the shop, I have now spent 32 hours minimally and 37 hours with optional items. To date, I have used $20 worth of materials and almost $1 of fuel. Check out the project article for the details: makercise.com/shaper-column-front-casting-column-assembly
This Old Tony's Lathe Tool Holder:
youtube.com/watch?v=ZNWkhxKNHGM
Rick Sparber's Functional Gingery Lathe:
youtube.com/watch?v=JZdbNWoySo0
Sign-up for early access to project videos:
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Check out the full shaper project playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9d6LkFNP1fEdw-SPCSIUX8NP0x8McHtW
Check out the full lathe project playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9d6LkFNP1fGjdW2RxqSHdSO9D1FEl36c
Support this project directly: patreon.com/makercise
Below you'll find my affiliate links. If you click the link and make a purchase, I receive a commission. You can read my full disclosure policy here- makercise.com/privacy-policy
The Charcoal Foundry (Book 1) - amzn.to/2iPAiwy
The Metal Lathe (Book 2) - amzn.to/2jEnR6C
The Metal Shaper (Book 3) - amzn.to/2jEniJU
The Milling Machine (Book 4) - amzn.to/2iseuZW
The Drill Press (Book 5) - amzn.to/2jEsTQL
The Dividing Head and Deluxe Accessories (Book 6) - amzn.to/2jf7jpq
Check out Makercise on:
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As you know I started building a Gingery Shaper recently. In this part of the series, I use the lost foam casting method to create the column front. Then I add the vertical ways and assemble the column front. I now have the initial column assembly completed. Note that only two fasteners are used because I need to adjust the front column so the vertical ways are aligned with the ram slide.
In the shop, I have now spent 32 hours minimally and 37 hours with optional items. To date, I have used $20 worth of materials and almost $1 of fuel. Check out the project article for the details: makercise.com/shaper-column-front-casting-column-assembly
This Old Tony's Lathe Tool Holder:
youtube.com/watch?v=ZNWkhxKNHGM
Rick Sparber's Functional Gingery Lathe:
youtube.com/watch?v=JZdbNWoySo0
Sign-up for early access to project videos:
makercise.com/signup
Check out the full shaper project playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9d6LkFNP1fEdw-SPCSIUX8NP0x8McHtW
Check out the full lathe project playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9d6LkFNP1fGjdW2RxqSHdSO9D1FEl36c
Support this project directly: patreon.com/makercise
Below you'll find my affiliate links. If you click the link and make a purchase, I receive a commission. You can read my full disclosure policy here- makercise.com/privacy-policy
The Charcoal Foundry (Book 1) - amzn.to/2iPAiwy
The Metal Lathe (Book 2) - amzn.to/2jEnR6C
The Metal Shaper (Book 3) - amzn.to/2jEniJU
The Milling Machine (Book 4) - amzn.to/2iseuZW
The Drill Press (Book 5) - amzn.to/2jEsTQL
The Dividing Head and Deluxe Accessories (Book 6) - amzn.to/2jf7jpq
Check out Makercise on:
makercise.com/instagram
makercise.com/facebook
makercise.com/twitter
