MultiMachine

The MultiMachine is an accurate all-purpose machine tool that can be used as a metal or wood lathe, end mill, horizontal mill, drill press, wood or metal saw or sander, surface grinder and sheet metal "spinner". It can be built by a mechanic using just common hand tools. For machine construction, electricity can be replaced with "elbow grease" and all the necessary material can come from discarded vehicle parts and steel bar.

Quick buildorder

1. use pipe, hacksaw and drill bits plus found wood to make a Cole Drill
2. Cole Drill lets you put holes in metal
3. putting holes in metal plus other wood gives you the ability to build a 'bootstrap' wood lathe
4. use the wood lathe to make parts for making a metal working lathe, knowing that the wood will wear out quickly, but at least you can run it long enough to get to the metal lathe
5. Use the metal lathe to do the machining you have to do to get an MM running
6. Experience total happiness and joy

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