Today we’re looking at a new addition to the shop: an Andonstar AD407 digital microscope. I’ve been wanting one for a while, so I reached out to Andonstar, and they sent me one to try. Is it any good? Better … Continued

Today we’re going to continue playing with carbon-fiber Nylon and 3D print a tungsten grinder. We’ll look at some existing designs and whip up something that should be really easy to make in the home shop. 3D model for printing: … Continued

Today we’re going to try printing a machine part with NylonX, a carbon-fiber filled PA-12 Nylon material. Is it a viable replacement for aluminum in the home shop? Let’s find out! NylonX filament: https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/nylonx-carbon-fiber-nylon-filament-1.75mm/sk/MD5LDGS7 Tools used in this video: *This … Continued

Response was good to my video last week about measuring pulleys with pins, and one viewer asked an interesting question: could you measure the angle by using more pins of different sizes? The answer is: absolutely! Let’s try it. Someone … Continued

Today we’re going to answer a question from a viewer about measuring v-belt pulleys using pins, and using constructive geometry in CAD to to build accurate models and useful shop drawings. Someone will ask how I navigate smoothly in Fusion. … Continued

The CNC mill has been acting up, so today we’re on the hunt for backlash. We’ll troubleshoot the Z axis and see if we can find the cause of our issues and fix them. Tools used in this video: *This … Continued

Today we’re fitting a quill speed handle to the PM-935TV milling machine. The hub isn’t a standard Bridgeport size, so it took a little effort to find one the right size, and even then it required some hand fitting. Sit … Continued

I went down to the Bar Z Summer Bash last weekend and cleaned up at the 4-Jaw challenge. We’ll talk about it today, and maybe take a victory lap, if a small one. Bar Z Summer Bash Livestream: https://youtu.be/Ar6Z9t-Q3kA Visit … Continued

We’ve got one last motor to test, and this one’s interesting. At $100, is it a match for the mighty Clearpath? Let’s find out! The motor tested in this video: *This site contains affiliate links for which I may be … Continued

Today we’re installing the Align X power feed on the new Precision Matthews PM-935 milling machine. When I got the mill, it didn’t come with any of the optional accessories, so this is one of what will likely become a … Continued