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MPCNC Crown Demo running GRBL_ESP32
A first look at a homemade, open-source MPCNC carving machine.
What Does That Treadmill Motor Coil Do?
Testing what that mystery coil in a treadmill-motor speed controller actually does.
Simple Variable Speed Treadmill Motor Electrical Conversion
Turning a scavenged treadmill motor and speed controller into a variable-speed power tool drive.
DIY Narrow Awl / Drill
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
Taking on a speed-turning challenge: a pen made in under seven minutes with just a skew chisel.
Building a Wall Hanging Award Shelf
A wall-mounted award shelf built from a single board, with over twenty shop-turned pegs.
Step Drilling with Forstner Bits: Quick Tip
A quick tip for drilling large, clean holes with Forstner bits without bogging down the drill.
DIY Pop-Up Workbench Dogs
Building pop-up bench dogs from a cheap cabinet latch mechanism and a shop-turned dowel.
I made a Woodturing Parting Tool for Free
Building a woodturning parting tool for free out of a scrap edger blade.