Projects vs Kits
I finished off a project over the weekend for a magazine and also had a message from a budding builder who wanted to create their own version of the EL wire sign created for HackSpace. This got me thinking about
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: kit, learning, project
Designing for 3D Printing
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been designing a complex animal model for a magazine article and thought I’d share some of the things I’ve discovered along the way. Organic Shapes I tried to design the main body of my
Posted in: 3dPrinting
Tags: Fusion360
The Pros And Cons Of Buying A House That Needs Work
The trend for actually staying put and renovating is on the up according to statistics. A little look at Kirsty and Phil’s Love It Or List It on Channel 4 and you’ll see that plenty of people choose not to
Kitchen Maintenance: 4 Things to Check for Repairs
There’s plenty of maintenance to do around the house, but one room that benefits from a special focus is the kitchen, and accompanying dining areas. This because they get so much use over time, when compared to the rest of
But what if I fail?
So now you’ve done your thing and did not have success. What next? Here’s some thoughts with dealing with failure.
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: failure, self-improvement
6 Uses for an Angle Grinder & Why Every Handyman Needs One
Angle grinders are a versatile tool used by almost every tradesman, and the handyman is no exception. While they can do serious work on some of the toughest known materials to man and always require healthy respect, they aren’t as
Posted in: Grinding
Tags: fabrication, welding
Turning reclaimed materials into Furniture
Workshopshed: Leona Marsh is someone who gets things done. She’s used her business experience and passion for the creative to found Marsh Mill Interiors. Here she designs and makes furniture for homes and businesses. Workshopshed: Leona, thanks for taking the
Posted in: Interview
Tags: women makers
Drum and base
To do some testing on a Stepper Motor evaluation kit from Trinamic, I’ve been building a test rig. The idea is that the motor will drive a slider and I’ll check the position of that to determine the repeatability of
Posted in: Tools
Tags: stepper motor, test rig
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
