Getting Started with a Milling Machine
Andy sets about unpacking and setting up a small bench top vertical milling machine.
Posted in: Milling
Materials: Aluminium, Mild Steel
Milling Machine
Thanks to my kind fans, site sponsors and paid project work, I’ve managed to save up for a milling machine which was delivered earlier this month.
Posted in: Milling
Vice Mount Revisited
In the old Workshopshed, I made some bars to screw to the underside of the bench to mount the bench vice to a good solid clamping point. Unfortunately, when I moved, I forgot to unscrew these and since I’ve moved
Posted in: Workshop Furniture
Materials: Mild Steel
Tags: vice
Jumbo RGB LED
At the end of last year, I was working on a project for Element14 Presents that combined woodworking, power electronics and high powered LEDs. I upscaled an RGB LED 100 times from 5mm to 500mm. There were a few parts
Posted in: Electronics
Materials: MDF
Infinite Book Nook
I decided to make a simpler booknook as a Christmas present and used 3D printed parts and a ready made book box.
Posted in: Booknook
First full year in a Scottish Workshopshed
The year started differently than usual. Due to lock down there was no PSTOIC dinner and hence no medal creating. I’m expecting this year to be the same but if there is a meetup, I’ll see if I can ship
Posted in: Yearly Review
Tags: 2021
Bench Upgrades
For a while now I’ve been saving up for a milling machine. As I’m getting close to my target I thought I’d make some preparations for installation. Although I’m only getting a small milling machine it will be a lot
Posted in: Inspiration
Advent Calendars
I’ve been wondering about advent calendars. I don’t really want one with chocolate in it or having small plastic toys.
Posted in: Inspiration
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
