They Said You Can’t Make Precision Tools with a Drill Press… Watch What I Did!

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I took a simple brass rod and transformed it into a unique precision beam compass tool – using only my drill press as a lathe. Many people believe you can’t make precision tools without expensive machines, but this project proves otherwise. Step by step, I turned, shaped, and polished every single part by hand, creating a one-of-a-kind tool that is both functional and artistic. This build combines metalworking, woodworking, engraving, jewelry making and toolmaking techniques, showing how creativity and patience can turn the most ordinary materials into something extraordinary. The final result is a beam compass that can be used for woodworking, metal projects, and layout work with incredible accuracy. If you enjoy DIY tools, handmade crafts, custom toolmaking, and precision engineering, this video will inspire you to push the limits of your workshop. You’ll see how I: • Started with nothing but a brass rod • Used a drill press in place of a lathe • Shaped, turned, and fitted each part by hand • Transformed raw material into a beautiful and precise measuring tool My goal is to prove that you don’t need the best machines to create the best tools – just imagination, skill, and the passion to build something unique. 🔔 Subscribe for more unique DIY projects: custom tools, handmade instruments, engraving, woodworking, and more. Every project is designed to inspire creators and makers around the world. Chapters: 00:00 Marking, Cutting and shaping point holder 04:55 Making Nail 05:33 Assembly 06:42 Sliding & knob 13:50 Turning Sliding Head 20:00 Turning Knob 23:00 making Bean 24:16 Assembly & Testing 🔴MY DIY TOOLS THAT I USED IN THIS PROJECT: 🔺5in1 Compass👉👉👉https://youtu.be/zmD9A77OUPI?si=U1GqniqIyEGmPstV 🔺Hand Saw👉👉👉https://youtu.be/pmW-PT6wnKc?si=gzk3hh8Joq1RqHXX 🔺jewellers Saw👉👉👉https://youtu.be/fnf_0nhHSzs?si=25ZCEq0r4mRppUQE 🔺Diy Gauge👉👉👉https://youtu.be/9mc2F02SRSA?si=bhf8UaQ4XzN14C28 🔺birdcage Awl👉👉👉https://youtu.be/nD7Yn8LELPM?si=Vy8bFdDMdUKUM1zK 🔺Turning Tool👉👉👉https://youtu.be/lYHo28uOn6Y?si=YjFo8rhowNX2HWPE 🔺DIY chisel👉👉👉https://youtu.be/su8jDcEeXsg?si=_ERuM8ZBbB4fTcNl 🔺Bow Saw👉👉👉https://youtu.be/ah0WKeSfrRI?si=Kp0a-fCGhMT0ij7x