by Bob Warfield | 3D Printing, Blog, CADCAM, CNC Manufacturing & Job Shops, Tools and Techniques, Workshop and Storage
We’ve all seen photos of spectacular garages filled with exotic cars, resembling museums or theme parks. Jay Leno and Ralph Lauren have such impressive collections. But if you have the time and wealth to do almost anything, and you enjoy getting your hands dirty...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Router, Tools and Techniques, Workshop and Storage
Introduction In the quest for a clean and dust-free environment, homeowners, craftsmen, and DIY enthusiasts face a common challenge: choosing between the Shop Vac and the Dust Collector. These two powerful tools compete to manage debris, dust, and dirt. Curiosity and...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, Tools and Techniques, Workshop and Storage
US Bolt Grades Chart with Strength Chart The most common SAE bolt grades are Grade 2, Grade 5, and Grade 8. Metric Bolt Grades Chart with Strength Chart The most common bolt grades are 8.8, 10.9, and 12.9. What Are These Numbers? Bolts are made at different...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC, Tools and Techniques, Workshop and Storage
Workshop and Garage storage, shelving, organization, cabinets–there are never enough ideas to go around. If your shop is like mine, you’ve managed to fill it with so much stuff (your treasures) that it’s a mess. You’d like to up your...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Basics, Tools and Techniques, Workshop and Storage
Welding Projects Welding Table and Cart Ideas A potpourri of great ideas for your own Welding Table or Cart: Mill Stand I’d had my Industrial Hobbies mill sitting on its shipping palette for too long and decided it was time to build a stand for it....
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, Tools and Techniques, Workshop and Storage
Home Machine Shop Hall of Fame, Page 3 Upstate NY Auto Restoration Shop Here is a fellow that loves a great shop, loves cars, and loves Monarch lathes. How can you beat that? In case you wonder what he builds in that shop… I like putting the sockets with the...
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