Mini shop tools

I'm slowly building up some mini benchtools. There are several models I want to scratch build, so the tools will help. Several years ago I snapped up a small scroll saw. The second was an old Sears micro-drill press. This was one of those with a bail that clamps a hand drill in place. I wasn't going to spend a fortune for a suitable hand-drill even though none of mine would fit. But the deal was done, so I grabbed it anyway.

The third you see below. I still need to strip it and readjust everything. I took the small table from the first cheapy. It just looks more complete with the puny work table.

Then there is my latest aquisition. This one is a clone of the Dremel 580. I picked up accessories from two (well, the only two) aftermarket vendors. I'm still cheaper than the equivalent Dremel all kitted out, but I need to fix some mis-alignment issues before I use it for production.

Last but not least is my mini hand plane. A Wilkro with the spoke shave bullnose adapter. This thing uses old, cleaned, sanitized double edge razors. It gives me a way to get more use from my shaving blades.

I hope to find a decent "Dremel-type" mini hand grinder to adapt to the first drill press. But that is much later. A mini disk sanding table would be awesome too!