Archive for 2017
2017 What a year
As usual at this time of year, I reflect on the activity of the Workshopshed for 2017 Blogging wise the numbers have been fairly good, typically around one a week with a few slack months such as February. There have
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:MOVE mini buggy kit
As a prize for our winning Rube Goldberg Project14 entry, element14 gave use some cash to spend on new kit from their store. Megan picked a :MOVE mini buggy kit and I selected a Dremel drill to replace my aging
Posted in: Product Reviews
More Fusion 360 Sheet Metal
I seem to be getting the hang of the Fusion360 sheet metal mode but the “Create Flat Pattern” does not always seem to work. This box results in a pattern which is just a copy of the box but without
Posted in: CAD
Hole Saw Pipe Notching Guide
Pipe or tube can make very strong structures. This is why they are used in rollcages and bicycle frames. To fit these together for welding or brazing, a circular cut is made in the end of one of the pipes
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Materials: Mild Steel
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CAD for sheet metal
After my anglegrinder cable got nibbled by mice I thought it might be a good idea to store it in a metal rather than cardboard box. I’ve made a few cardboard boxes in my time and to a lot of
Posted in: CAD
How Can I Fix Broken Venetian Blinds?
A couple of years ago, I read a great article about Venetian blinds online and decided to equip my own home with them. Due to the fact that both of my first neighbors had two level homes, this allowed me
5 Things To Look For When Buying A Workshop From An Online Merchant
Richard from WhatShed has returned with some new advice for a prospective workshop buyer. This time though the advice is not on the actual workshop you will be buying, but where you will be buying it from. Thanks Richard. Richard:
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Maker <> Crafter
The other day I saw a tweet from Kris Howard, she was enraged that Maker culture excluded lots of crafters. This got me thinking about the definitions of maker and crafter as I’ve never really thought of myself as a
Posted in: Inspiration
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
