blending the traditional with the new
That's right I got another 3D printer. So that means I have now 3 printers (one is broken and waiting to be re-purposed into an updated one) a mostly printed CNC that is still waiting on more end stop switches and a bathroom that still doesn't have all the tile in the shower. Now with …
So every so often (probably a lot more than just often) I get started into a project and part way in realize I don't have something that I need to finish assembling, painting or both. Yesterday that happened. Its not uncommon but it can deflate your enthusaism for getting the project done. Yesterday I was …
3D printing is more than just succulent planters on etsy. Formlabs releases blog posts about how the community is using their printers in ways that better traditional tasks. Although they may be far removed from the original method of making, they do a great deal to improve the trade it serves. Its not a replacement …
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What are you going to do with your life? It is a question that everyone is asked at one point in their life. Are you going to a university? Technical college? Military service? They are all very reasonable places to go after you complete high school but some of them have different images …
In a previous post I talked about putting my foot down and making the firm commitment to attend Maker Faire in NYC by signing up as an exhibitor/Maker. You didn't read about it? Look at this link and then come right back. Ok, your caught up now? Good. So I can not wait until I …
The X-Acto blade knife is one of those tools that are always within reach when I am working a model that needs tweaking. They are an incredibly useful and versatile tool that can hold an wide selection of knives. These knives have some unique shapes and I am going to go though some of the …
When sanding a project there are areas that no matter how hard you try your finger just can't get that sandpaper into. That is were the sanding stick comes into its full glory. A sanding stick is really any hard object that has an abrasive paper attached to it. It can be a wood dowel, …
Call it what you like shop, lab, work space or shed. It is where you will do all your work. It is the place you might go to gather your thoughts or reflect on a problem. It is an extension of your home and who you are. As you watch videos online or stream shows …
