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How Optimizing Cutting Speed Can Reduce Machining Costs by 30%

Introduction In modern machining, many workshops focus heavily on tooling quality or machine capability, but often overlook one critical factor: cutting speed

Adding ventilation to the greenhouse

Last year was my first experience with a greenhouse, I found out how hot it could get and really needed to do something about that. Ventilation is the most important

Custom Hinge Pintles / Штыри для Петель, Сделаны на Заказ

English Русский Before I begin, friends, please forgive my translation. I went to engineering school in the United States, so my knowledge of technical Russian is

DIY Grindstone Drill Attachment: Boosting Efficiency and Versatility in Tool Sharpening and Metalworking

Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener, Grey By: Victor Maker In the video, the creator demonstrates the process of crafting an innovative grindstone device

Repairing a Chainsaw and Other Happenings / Ремонт Цепной Пилы и Другие События

English Русский This is a battery-powered chainsaw that I recently took apart. I was mildly annoyed to discover that I had to disassemble the entire machine in order

Metalworking Fluid Market size is likely to reach USD 14.54 billion by 2025

Metalworking fluids are primarily used in manufacturing industries to reduce tool wear friction and improve the quality of workpiece and process productivity.

Revisiting an Old Project - Miniature Steam Boiler / Повторное Открытие Старого Проекта - Миниатюрный Паровой Котёл

English Русский As you may know, I was a machinist long before I started 3D printing. My best work went into some model steam engines, which you will see at the

Mini Lathe Amateur, Episode 6, the Quick Change Tool Holder

Hello, hivers!Welcome to my page! For today's post, I'd like to bring you another episode of my on-going video series, Mini Lathe Amateur. I call it that because

Mini Lathe Amateur, Episode 5

Hello, hivers! Welcome to my page! For today's post, I'd like to bring you another episode of my on going video series, Mini Lathe Amateur. I call it that because

Making Bronze Rings, Full Process

If you have an hour to spare, I show off the entire process, from 3D printing through finishing the castings, for making rings out of silicon bronze. Once again,

Bronze Rings, Cast from 3D Printed Patterns

As I promised yesterday, I finally cast the rings in bronze, which is my first attempt at making proper jewellery. I had previously shared pictures of the part tree

Tiny Tin Cups, Second Run

This is a huge improvement to the casting process, which means I think I'm done playing with tin for now, and can comfortably move on to bronze. My only regret is

Lessons from Another Casting Experiment

This looks a good bit worse than the last one, doesn't it? The excess metal, called "flash," is the result of cracks in the mould (or from a mould seam,

Some Slight Improvements to the Casting Process

Today, I finally had a break from disruptions long enough to make another mould. The first improvement to my process that I'd like to make is part orientation. This

Tiny Tin Cups, First Run

This particular casting run provides some valuable information needed to improve the general process. Granted, my setup is somewhat limited at the moment, so not

Miniature Foundry

I'm trying something new with this post, since this is just as much about technology as it is about my do-it-yourself projects. In fact, this wouldn't really qualify

Prepping a Miniature Foundry

The wait for wax rods and other supplies is of little consequence, as there are other preparations to be made. Today, that meant coating the inside of the crucible

Enough Tripe, Back to Work!

Right, so my recent posts have been complete nonsense, but that's what mental agitation produces. Two days ago, I returned to my 3D print / thermoforming shop to

There was an attempt...

A buddy of mine challenged me to make a 3D print of this, then cast it in metal. I looked at the full size mug, and thought that was a bit much. I mean...look at

Extreme DIY- Heat Treating Steel Tools

My chairmaking project came to a halt when I realized that I no longer owned a mortising chisel. The back slats of a ladderback chair sit in a narrow mortise like