Build A CNC Knob For Arduino Servo Control
Make manufacturing part of an introduction to programming with arduino.
TeachSTEMNow Fab Lab
Making Design, Engineering and Fabrication a Reality in Any Class Room.
Connections-Making Oldham Couplers
November 27th, 2012 by Al Chirinian | Leave a comment
Oldham Couplers Provide a Flexible Way of Connecting Moving Parts. Here’s How to Do It Using a CNC Mill and 3D Printer.
How to Use a Sine Vise
July 10th, 2012 by andyg | Leave a comment
Sine Vises are a handy tool for machinists, whether they’re using a CNC mill, manual mill, or a drill press. This short video tutorial demonstrates how easy it is to properly set up a sine vise for a milling or drilling project.
Machine Shop Basics: Working with Strap Clamps
June 28th, 2012 by andyg | Leave a comment
Strap Clamp Basics: This is a quick video tutorial on the basics of using Strap Clamps to hold work securely to the table of a milling machine, as well as a few clamping tricks you might not have thought of.
Another way to Thread: Thread Milling
May 10th, 2012 by andyg | Leave a comment
Have a CNC Machine in your STEM Shop? Thread Milling is another technique to make inside and outside threads that’s easier to do than you think.
Fab Lab Skill Builder: How to Square a Block with a Milling Machine
This video tutorial demonstrates a foolproof procedure for squaring 6 sides of a block on a milling machine, brought to you by Tormach.
Garage Sale Fab Lab
April 18th, 2012 by Al Chirinian | Leave a comment
A few minutes a day checking the classifieds may mean getting equipped for manufacturing in your STEM classroom quickly and cheaply.
Fab Lab Skill Builder: How to Square a CNC Mill Vise
Here’s a quick video tutorial from Tormach on how to Square a Vise on your CNC Milling Machine.
Master the Edge Finder
March 15th, 2012 by andyg | Leave a comment
Edge finding is a surprisingly simple machine shop skill any budding fabber needs to master. Learn how to do it the right way.
Tapping Made Even Easier
Tapping can be a breeze, even for novice machinists. Here’s an easy way to make consistent, perfectly threaded holes every time with the help of a spring-loaded tap guide.
Garage Sale Fab Lab
February 28th, 2012 by Al Chirinian | Leave a comment
How to outfit your workshops on a budget and without wasted time.
