Nice build:
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Sometimes I get to teach cool people to make cool stuff and that is pretty cool!
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Are you learning @kicad.org and want some tips to make a successful PCB? My notes for what to do/check/think about are here: github.com/Blenster/PCB...
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Nice build:
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Nice build:
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Nice build:
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Great thread:
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Nice build:
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Nice build:
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Nice build:
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Nice build:
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Pressing in screw retainers (heat set M3 threaded inserts) via a hot press jig for that 3D printer build I've been working on with a friend:
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Is there any interest in a discussion on what freehand grinding is and anyone want to see videos of my father doing some?
Lots of sparks and lots of skill!
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A Damascus dagger covered in carbon scale looking blue but beautiful
It came out of heat treatment okay and now I need to grind off the carbon scale:
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#DarylHibbenKnives
My brother and I taking a selfie with our dad in the background as he works on decorating the spine of a blade
The shoulders of this dagger are looking better
A close up view of the shoulder of a dagger with a line showing how much filing needs to be done
So much filing! A view of a file being held on the shoulder of a blade held in a vice
Hanging out in the shop with the my brother and father working on a project I've been playing with for a long time now:
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As a writer, as a creator -- it's so inspiring to see what is effectively an indie story (Harlequin imprint aside) just be *catapulted* into the cultural zeitgeist by the dedication & commitment of everyone involved.
Find your people. #MakeAllTheThings Tell your story.
#HeatedRivalry
Nice build:
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Nice build:
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Two wood lathe cutting tools held in front of a wood lathe and a very dirty exhaust fan. One looks like a normal cutter and the other has a mirror polish
Can you tell which of these lathe tools my dad made for himself?
We can't help but mirror polish everything.
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Nice build:
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Don't mind me, I'm just sitting here reading the new @kicad.org 10 features we will hopefully be getting by February and vibrating faster and faster with excitement.
Keep scrolling past the topic closed after 90 days; they add more good stuff below in comments.
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If you have ever wanted to learn to use a sewing machine, volunteers at the Capitol Hill tool library will teach you how, for free! Come to this meetup on Saturday with Sustainable Capitol Hill: meetu.ps/e/PFPhr/1Qrr...
#Seattle #SeattleSews #Sewing #MakeAllTheThings
A close view of a damaged buck converter integrated circuit with 8 legs and melted scorch marks on the top.
Well that's not good.
I think it may be because I tested the circuit without a load on it.
Anyway all the magic smoke has escaped from this buck converter:
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Nice build:
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Nice build:
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Streaming now at @pancakescon.com -- I did my through hole soldering demo and @se.gfau.lt is talking about multimeters now!
Lots more to come - including a workshop on @kicad.org taking a project from breadboard to PCB.
#MakeAllTheThings #HackAllTheThings
Two loaves of round bread sit on a cooling rack on a wooden surface
I baked another couple of loaves of bread today:
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Teaching the big kid how to sew today. I'm proud of their ambition. ๐
#sewing #crafty #familytime #makeallthethings
There are varying levels of trust one can earn with a person who sews and being trusted to sharpen their "good scissors" is definitely up there.
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Nice build:
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