My workbench has been through dozens of redesigns over the last 10 years or so. I currently use a bench that’s reinforced with floor joists, and has a removable 2′ deep chipboard work surface. The idea is that if I have a chemical spill or damage the surface, the chipboard can be popped out...
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When I first made my own polish, I was amazed at how effective it was. I could literally see my own reflection in a table top after a few minutes of polishing.
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Even something as unassuming as instant noodles can be a real treat if you prepare it with care. This recipe only takes about 10 minutes from start to finish, and it doesn't make a lot of mess. You can use quorn or soya instead of chicken if you prefer, and sugar-snap peas make a...
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After seeing these fabulous fake vintage adverts for Skype and Facebook, I thought it was about time to mention another one of the projects that we've been working on.
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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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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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