MPCNC Crown Demo running GRBL_ESP32
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Badmin
A first look at a homemade, open-source MPCNC carving machine.
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What Does That Treadmill Motor Coil Do?
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Badmin
Testing what that mystery coil in a treadmill-motor speed controller actually does.
Simple Variable Speed Treadmill Motor Electrical Conversion
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Badmin
Turning a scavenged treadmill motor and speed controller into a variable-speed power tool drive.
DIY Narrow Awl / Drill
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Badmin
A tiny, homemade three-sided awl that doubles as a hand drill for small holes.
How Fast Can I Turn This Pen? ...under 7 minutes
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Badmin
Taking on a speed-turning challenge: a pen made in under seven minutes with just a skew chisel.
Building a Wall Hanging Award Shelf
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Badmin
A wall-mounted award shelf built from a single board, with over twenty shop-turned pegs.
Step Drilling with Forstner Bits: Quick Tip
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Badmin
A quick tip for drilling large, clean holes with Forstner bits without bogging down the drill.
DIY Pop-Up Workbench Dogs
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Badmin
Building pop-up bench dogs from a cheap cabinet latch mechanism and a shop-turned dowel.
DIY Marking Knife (upcycle)
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Badmin
A marking knife made entirely from upcycled parts — a broken hatchet handle and a spare paddle bit.
Fixing a Slipping Tailstock on a Mini-Lathe
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Badmin
Fixing a slipping mini-lathe tailstock by making a bigger locking plate.