Home Machinist’s Journal is a free, advertising-free online forum for hobbyists and home machinists, offering a friendly place to share knowledge, discuss projects, and connect with others interested in machining and metalworking. Launched in April 2024 as a replacement for Machinist Gazette, the community is organized around forum discussions, with recent topics covering lathe tooling and chucks, threading tools, measuring equipment, collets, and the restoration or construction of workshop machinery. Members can also browse downloads and use the site’s search tools to find posts and topics.

Registration provides access to additional forum areas and features, including photos, attachments, downloads, and classifieds. New members complete a brief shop-related screening and email verification process; posting an introduction and additional messages unlocks broader participation. The site welcomes visitors to explore public content before joining, while emphasizing a low-spam environment and community participation.

Home Machinist’s Journal is designed for people who enjoy practical workshop projects and exchanging machinist experience, with its forum serving as the central resource for discussion and member contributions