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The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.

How To “Over-Mold” Clear Parts

How To “Over-Mold” Clear Parts

This week’s video is about creating a flexible over-molded polyurethane clear acrylic lid using a four part 3D printed mold.

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Maker Campus This Fall: Animatronic Assistants, Working with EVA Foam, and Laser Cutting

Maker Campus This Fall: Animatronic Assistants, Working with EVA Foam, and Laser Cutting

so many awesome classes. Get your spots reserved now!

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What Drives Makerspaces On Campus

What Drives Makerspaces On Campus

Makerspaces are becoming a valuable feature of university and college campuses, providing students access to tools, expertise, and space for projects. Join us on Wednesday, September 22nd @ 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT as we talk to people who are working in these campus makerspaces and learn about how they are used and viewed by students, faculty, administration, and alumni.

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Use A Treadmill Motor To Seriously Upgrade Your Drill Press

Use A Treadmill Motor To Seriously Upgrade Your Drill Press

How to upgrade an old drill press with a brushless 2.6Hp DC motor from a treadmill.This modification has many advantages, more horsepower, speed control and reverse of course, because every drill press needs a reverse! I cover the process of building a new motor mount bracket out of an old office chair. Next I grind down the […]

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Advanced Techniques For Prototyping With Wood

Advanced Techniques For Prototyping With Wood

Learn how to make curves, and other complex shapes

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Tips And Tricks For Basic Wooden Model Making

Tips And Tricks For Basic Wooden Model Making

Explore the basics of building models of wood

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