Projects

Curling Club Letters
Curling Club Letters
Espresso Machine Parts
Espresso Machine Parts
Lathe Accessories
Lathe Accessories 1
Lathe Coolant Mist System
Lathe Coolant Mist System
Melting Copper
Melting Copper
Brass and Copper Adapter Fitting
Brass and Copper Adapter Fitting
Brass Knurled Knob
Brass Knurled Knob
New Lathe Setup
New Lathe Setup
Machinist's Screw Jack
Machinist's Screw Jack
Lathe Tool Holder Rack
Lathe Tool Holder Rack
FRC Shoulder Bolts
FRC Shoulder Bolts
Compressor Oil Fill Plug
Compressor Oil Fill Plug
Aluminum Casting
Aluminum Casting
Band Saw Box
Band Saw Box
Trailer Bearing Covers
Trailer Bearing Covers
Lathe Electronic Leadscrew
Lathe Electronic Leadscrew
Pneumatic Connector
Pneumatic Connector
Shop-Made Rotary Broach
Shop-Made Rotary Broach
Knurled Knob
Knurled Knob

Log

Metal Monday and the Six-Jaw Chuck

Last night I attended Nova Labs "Metal Monday", which I do most weeks if robotics isn't too demanding. It's the metal shop's office hours. People can drop by (or, ideally, sign up in advance) to get advice, project help, or just chat. We almost always get a few people stopping by, with any variety of busted tools, interesting things they're working on, and ideas to discuss. One of these was how I got involved with the Hunter Ranch sign. ...

October 6, 2026