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Five Things to Consider Before Building your MPCNC

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:February 18, 2019
  • Post category:CNC/DIY Tools/Projects
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If you want to build a desktop CNC router/engraver, and if you like making things yourself, the MPCNC is a good option to consider. It works well for typical tasks…

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Woodturning a Winged Elm Platter

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:June 6, 2017
  • Post category:Projects/WoodTurning
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I made a video to show how I prepared a piece of Elm wood and turned it into a winged platter. I mounted it using a shop-made face plate and…

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What Does That Treadmill Motor Coil Do?

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:May 6, 2017
  • Post category:DIY Tools/General/Projects/Repairs/Workshop
  • Post comments:4 Comments

I made a video that discusses the coil that is present in the circuit for treadmill motors. I perform some tests to demonstrate the behavior of the motor with the…

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Woodturning a Decorative Jar Lid

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:May 5, 2017
  • Post category:Projects/WoodTurning/Workshop
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In this video, I show how I turned a decorative lid to make an ordinary glass jar a bit more special. This is a fun and easy project, and if…

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Variable Speed Treadmill Motor Electrical Conversion

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:April 5, 2017
  • Post category:DIY Tools/General/Projects/Repairs/Workshop
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I made this video to show how I salvaged the motor and speed control from a used treadmill. With a small modification, I was able to simplify the electronics for…

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Tips for De-Hoarding

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:March 31, 2017
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The label "Hoarder" isn't usually something that most of us want to admit about ourselves, but I bet I'm not the only maker who has an issue with "stuff" accumulating…

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Woodturning a Gavel and Block

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:December 6, 2016
  • Post category:Projects/WoodTurning
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I turned a Gavel and Sound Block out of Elm. It was a bit simpler than I thought it would be, but you do have to be consistent to make…

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2016 Ornament Challenge

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:Projects/WoodTurning
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This year I decided to turn a miniature ornament for the challenge. Turning something this small is not as fast as I thought it would be. You have to slow…

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Project: DIY Miniature Woodturning Tools

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:November 5, 2016
  • Post category:DIY Tools/Projects/WoodTurning
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I made a couple of small (~1/4" diameter/ 6mm) woodturning tools using some M2 High Speed Steel (#ad) for just a few dollars each. I made some handles and ground…

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DIY Skinny Awl

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:November 4, 2016
  • Post category:DIY Tools/General/Projects/WoodTurning
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I made this 1/8" awl using some O1 steel that I purchased, a short piece of copper pipe, and a scrap piece of hickory. I turned a tapered handle, formed…

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