Archive for March, 2012
Prototyping
For the next step in my little electronics project I was looking at adding in the LCD to the display the output, I’ve selected an I2C device so that it requires very little wiring and also does not need a
Posted in: Electronics, Projects
Tags: Arduino
Repair Manifesto from 1831
A comment about Joshua Field (partner of Henry Maudslay) by James Nasmyth from when they both worked at Messrs. Maudslay, Sons and Field of Lambeth. “One point he often impressed upon me. It was, he said, most important to bear
Posted in: Repairs
Tags: workshopshed
Origins of the factory
Whilst doing a bit of reading I discovered that the term “Factory” is actually a shortening of an older word “Manufactory” which was in use in the 1800s. The Miriam Webster dictionary states that the first known use of that
Posted in: Uncategorised
Tags: Birmingham, Latin
Hobby Welding and Duty Cycle
Earlier this month I wrote up a detailed article on duty cycle for Westermans. For the hobby welder I’ve really not found it to be an issue. There are a few reason for this. Firstly, I work in smaller sections
Posted in: Welding
Naomi Press – Solo II – Cavendish Square
The latest City of Sculpture installation has arrived in Cavendish Square. Naomi Press’ Solo II is a 3m tall abstract made from stainless steel and is proving a popular picnic spot with the local office workers. Naomi has been working
Posted in: Sculpture
Materials: Stainless Steel
The Shed Magazine
The Shed Magazine is a publication from New Zealand, it’s just the kind of thing I like to read and I’ve previously ordered back editions from their website. “The Shed magazine is for all those people who have or aspire
Posted in: Uncategorised
Tags: magazine, new zealand
A little venture with electronics
The chaps from Farnell Element14 have kindly sent me an Arduino Uno to have a look at and experiment with. When the package first arrived, I assumed it was something else as it was no bigger than a pack of
Posted in: Electronics
Tags: Arduino
Stirling Rally 2012
The 12th Stirling Air Engine rally will be held this year on March 25th at Kew Bridge Steam Museum. I attended last year’s event and can report it was very popular, particularly the cafe. There was a great selection of
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Tags: workshopshed
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
