People seem to be afraid of brazing metal, and there really isn't any need. Although a brazed joint isn't as strong as a welded joint, it doesn't mean that welding is superior.
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Archive for July, 2010
Workshop Basics: Brazing
CNC Sewing Machine – Part 2
I’ve been encouraged to post a little more about the sewing machine, so here is an update on progress. I’ve modified the Arduino code to accept direct input from a computer, so it is possible to run custom patterns of arbitrary length. I’ve written a quick python script that can take an image and...
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Anglepoise Helper
This is one of those projects that only takes a few minutes to build, but will last a lifetime on the bench. We might even add a few more gadgets to the lamp head to make our lives easier. What would you add?
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CNC Sewing Machine
We're all working on some pretty cool projects over here at the moment, but this Arduino powered sewing machine is my personal favourite. I took an old zigzag sewing machine and kitted it out with servos to control the needle position and fabric feed.
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Bourbon Chicken Wings
I featured these Bourbon chicken wings over at Craft Magazine a few weeks ago. They are simple to make, and are devilishly good with a fresh parsley and green tomato dip.
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What’s Happening Here?
Some of you may be wondering why Upcraft.it hasn’t been updated for a few days. The fact is that we’re working out the details on some fairly major projects, and so we don’t actually have anything new to post right how. Why not help us out? If you have any tips, tricks, or projects...
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