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  1. Alexander

    Making a rim & Installing the rubber on a penny farthing bike tire

    Yes and as a side note rideable replicas made my bicycle, it very well could have been Greg himself!
  2. Alexander

    CNC 4th Axis

    I got my new screen. As soon as I opened it I realized my mistake. The LCD I was trying to use for the tutorial was smaller than it should have been. Once I had the right parts the tutorial @Johnwa shared was easy. Doh! Next step is wiring up a keypad. I have two! Just like before the one I...
  3. Alexander

    Parting

    I was drilling a hole today and got this monster chip. Wanted to share for your entertainment. And because a curly chip always makes me laugh
  4. Alexander

    CNC 4th Axis

    I soldered these parts together but I can not get an address on the serial monitor. I think ill order another I2c display this time ill get one which is pre assembled.
  5. Alexander

    CNC 4th Axis

    I am starting this project back up. I started following the tutorial @Johnwa linked. Realized my LCD and controller aren't soldered together yet. I'm not very good at soldering but I'll try. If it doesn't turn out good I'll buy the one that is already soldered together :rolleyes:
  6. Alexander

    New vise jaw product

    I don't have enough info to say but if you have the solid model I can add the tool path and we will get a pretty good idea of how long the cycle time will be
  7. Alexander

    Making an ER32 wrench #2

    I do this too. It just so happens that the programming department at work rapids the tool to 1.0" and then feeds to .1" before starting the cut. My combination set ruler is about 1" wide and .096 thick. A quick check before turning the coolant on is nice.
  8. Alexander

    Planning a manufacturing class for coworkers

    I probably do have a drawing. I will have a look for a drawing when I get home. I got the idea from clickspring. I see they are selling them now but they were not when I first made mine. https://clickspring.myshopify.com/products/the-clickspring-fire-piston
  9. Alexander

    Planning a manufacturing class for coworkers

    Good memory Tom. Yes I did in fact make a few of those. Here is a video clip I made 5 years ago of one of my fire starters actually working.
  10. Alexander

    Tool Angle grinders. Most dangerous tool in the shop?

    Great video. My advice is wear a face shield and hearing protection. Always watch where the sparks are going!
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