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About maxxind

After working in the research and development fields for 20 years doing electronics and machining work, I'm now out on my own trying to make a go of it.

JD M pictures

Posted on July 11, 2012 by maxxind

Here are a few more pictures of the M john Deere.

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The feed grinder gets some attention in the machine shop.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by maxxind

The other day a neighbor stopped by with a problem with his feed grinder.               The unloading auger had worn through the sheet metal.  I had then caught on the worn through hole and … Continue reading →

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Another repair project in the machine shop

Posted on May 23, 2012 by maxxind

We bought a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander that was wearing the new rear tires quite badly and would “clunk” on bumpy roads.  Looking at the rear suspension I found both sides had considerable vertical and horizontal play in them.  After some … Continue reading →

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Tiny threaded holes make me nervous.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by maxxind

I cut out a small aluminum frame for a customer the other day.  With parts like this you really need to plan ahead as to what to cut first or you can end up in a spot with nothing to … Continue reading →

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Not your every day machine shop. Custom hinges and doors.

Posted on April 30, 2012 by maxxind

I’ll give making about anything a try.  After putting up a shed for my neighbor he asked if I would make doors for it.  The opening is 11 feet wide and 8 feet high.  I figured I would have a … Continue reading →

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My first try at Steam Bending

Posted on April 30, 2012 by maxxind

I gave steam bending a try for a wood project I’m working on.  It took me three tries to get it right but its looking pretty good.  The steam box is a 4 inch PVC pipe.  I used my turkey … Continue reading →

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Machined Spacers and Washers

Posted on March 29, 2012 by maxxind

Had a few sets of plastic spacers and heavy steel washers to cut this week.  Not all that tough as far as precision machining goes.  The plastic is 2 1/2″ Acetyl, tougher than polyethylene and cheaper than Nylon.  The steel … Continue reading →

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Graphite, A mess in the machine shop.

Posted on March 20, 2012 by maxxind

Finished up some graphite test bars yesterday.  It machines quite easy but it sure makes a mess of the machine.(and the operator)  I had to build a fixture to cut the 9″ radius. It worked OK for these, but I … Continue reading →

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The Bronze Ring

Posted on March 17, 2012 by maxxind

I’ve had a few orders for these precision machined rings.  They are an enjoyable but challenging part to make.  The material is a copper-nickel and it’s quite “sticky” and produces a lot of heat when machined.  The chips in the … Continue reading →

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Welding needed for the John Deere H spindles

Posted on March 16, 2012 by maxxind

Here is a part I repaired for a fellow a while back.  The tractor had continued to be used after the wheel bearings had failed and the front spindles were severely damaged.  The repair involved welding the damaged areas to … Continue reading →

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