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General, In-Progress, Repairs and Disassembly, Started

[06.2020]$40 for Precision: A Bandsaw of class

[Description]: In the earlier part of the pandemic I was able to find a pneumatic surface grinder and bandsaw at an industrial auction (Online) in waltham, MA. What I didn’t realize at the time of purchase was just how good a bandsaw could be… let alone a $40 one. [Processes …

In-Progress, Started

[02.27.18]Heating the Wax: Wax Pot Version 2

[Description]: My first heat-cartridge wax pot died due to the solid metal wire getting pinched and sheered. This project is my attempt at taking all the lessons I learned from my first wax-pot and creating a more robust and useful design. [Processes Applied]: Conventional Machining Mill Lathe Silicone Casting [Summary]: …