Book excerpt: · A complete guide to amateur engineers to understand how to build their own spindle varieties and enhance their workshop · Describes the design, construction, and use of a variety of spindles · Milling, grinding, and drilling spindles are covered along with a unique light gear cutting frame for clockmakers · Harprit Singh Sandhu, BSME, MSCerE, is an American engineer, founder of Rhino Robots Inc., chief designer of the ‘Rhino’ series of robots, machinist, woodworker, and clockmaker