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
Inventors Day
For several countries, the 9th of November is a day to celebrate inventors. Not sure why we don’t have such a thing in the UK but I thought I’d use it as an opportunity to mention a few of the
Posted in: Inspiration
Simple hammer repair
Whilst building a wooden step and re-laying the surrounding laminate flooring, I managed to break the shaft of a small hammer. I ordered a replacement handle and used a pin to drift out the remainder of the old handle. There
Posted in: Repairs
Animals at the Tower
Back in the history of the tower of London there used to be exotic animals such as lions, baboons and a polar bear. If you visit this year you can see these in sculpture form. Artist Kendra Haste has created
Posted in: Sculpture
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
