Scissors or shears on this classic pattern are sometimes referred to as “butterfly scissors,” “butterfly shears,” or simply “Chinese scissors.” The finger rings are integral to the blades, and are formed by bending the steel stock back on itself in two simple, elegant loops which, taken together, suggest a heart, or a leaf, or a pair of wings
Over the last year I have been finishing a project to convert my X2 manual mini mill into a fully enclosed 3-axis CNC milling machine. Once I had the stepper motors mounted and running, I worried that the wire connection at the base of the motors might be a potential weak point in the design. Eventually I want to use mist coolant when machining parts but I do not want to run the risk of shorting out the wiring due to spotty connections.
Photo: HP TopShot The HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 is not your average scanner/printer. Unlike a 2D scanning bed, which can only take images of items that can lie flat, the HP TopShot has a camera and lights attached to an arm that takes pictures from directly above the scanning bed (six images are captured […]
As part of their sponsorship of Maker Faire, Chevy offered to loan us a Volt for a week leading up to the Faire. When I heard about this, I jumped at the opportunity to review it. So, here’s the first MAKE car review. Hybrid Chevy doesn’t bill the Volt as a hybrid, but rather, an […]
Kimwipes are lab-grade tissues that are indispensable for cleaning delicate parts and for light-duty workshop use.
You probably can’t learn to make a steel pan just by reading a book about it. But don’t you want to know how? Ulf Kronman’s book is 20 years old, now, but remains the definitive work on the subject. Best of all? You can download it for free right now.
Dewalt’s DWS780 sliding miter saw is a beast of a cross-cutting machine that can handle workpieces up to 16″ wide.
