So the last 12 weeks has been a lot of very late nights and being hyper focused on getting the trains done, putting together the layout and making sure I have all the other things in order. Even packing up the car happened at a late hour on Thursday night which meant I still didn't …
How 3D Printing Brings Antiquities Back to Life Formlabs
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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MISUMI
If you are ever in the need of a quick enclosure MISUMI offers a range of configurable aluminum extrusion enclosures. These make a great base for DIY 3D printers, stands for machinery or anything that needs a sturdy box. They have a really great website, the technical support gets you to a real person and …
Book review: The New Collar Workforce
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 …
Subway Collection: Part 1
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 …
Higher Education In the Building Trades
Going to a traditional 4 Year college is not for everyone. For something more hands on and in a unique position to help preserve historic homes check out the American College of the Building Arts in Charleston South Carolina. The American College of the Building Arts
The small shop
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 …