DRO and jog wheel for GRBL
Because I’d like to have a bit more of an “analog” feeling when operating my machine I was looking for something like a DRO with a jog wheel or a joystick that works with GRBL. I didn’t find much like
home made epoxy granite cnc
A cnc mill I wanted to build now for quite a while – guess it’s for more then a decade now. Lately I found a bit more time to waste on pet projects, so I finally went for it. The
Jigsaw base plate for cutting small pieces upside down
I like to use the jig saw upside down in a parallel vice. That’s really handy for (almost) precise non straight cuts. The problem with smaller pieces was, that the window around the saw blade in the base plate is
Small tool for rivet nuts
Here’s a small tool for setting rivet nuts, made of junk (the tool, not the rivets…). Does the job for two or three rivets, only got to be careful not to pull too far.
forstner vs. aluminium
The circular saw is up again
After the problem with a broken bearing, my little saw is running fine again. When everything was in pieces anyway, I readjusted the whole thing and made a connection for the hover to collect the dust. I should have done
Converting a plunge router to a simple biscuit joiner
From time to time I’m doing a bit of wood working in my garage. Only a bit, and not very often. I totally love biscuit joints. The result is always super accurate and it’s more or less fast to do.
protective vice jaws the cheap way
For a couple of years now I’ve used two old pieces of aluminum extrudes as protective vice jaws for the parallel vice. I was never getting the point to spend money for some commercial ones, as long as a piece
jar storage for small things in the shop
Slowly I am getting a bit better organized. Put some jars to store screws. Somehow it feels like I spend more time with getting the shop done then actually working on the bike.
Relocated
Last weekend I moved the workshop (and myself) to its new location. It’s a little smaller but finally a bit more of a permanent nature. Finally a bit more light on the workbench