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One of the knocks that woodworkers get from the metalworking crowd is that their chosen material is a bit… compliant. Measurements only need to be within a 1/16th of an …read more Continue reading Bring Precision to the Woodshop with an Electronic Router Lift
Not all glues are created equal; or rather, not every glue is good for every application. But how is one to know which glue to use in which kinds of …read more Continue reading Raspberry Pi Test Stand Tells You Which Glues to Use
Sometimes the cost of simplicity is extra complexity. It seems counterintuitive, but it seems to be true. And this single-motor mechanical seven-segment display seems to be a perfect example of …read more Continue reading One Stepper Plus a Whole Bunch of Magnets Equals a Unique Seven-Segment Display
We’ve all been online from home a bit more than usual lately, in ways that often stretch the limits of what our ISP can muster. You know the signs — …read more Continue reading That Clock on the Wall is Actually a Network Ping Display
We end up covering a lot of space topics here on Hackaday, not because we’re huge space nerds — spoiler alert: we are — but because when you’ve got an …read more Continue reading Working Model Reveals Amazing Engineering of Webb’s Mirror Actuators
When you see something made from metal that seems like it would be impossible to manufacture, chances are good it was made with some variety of electrical discharge machining. EDM …read more Continue reading Bringing the Power of EDM to the Home Shop
An electronic leadscrew is an increasingly popular project for small and mid-sized lathes. They do away with the need to swap gears in and out to achieve the proper ratio …read more Continue reading Electronic Lead Screws – Not Just for Threading Anymore
It’s hard to say when inspiration will strike, or what form it’ll take. But we do know that when you get that itch, it’s a good idea to scratch it, …read more Continue reading Back-to-Back Belts Drive Filament in This Unique Extruder Design
The venerable flip clock has become an outsized part of timekeeping culture that belies the simplicity of its mechanism. People collect and restore the electromechanical timepieces with devotion, and even …read more Continue reading A Flip Clock That Flips Up, Not Down
Wood is an incredibly versatile material, but like everything else, it has its limits. Build a chair from weak wood and the worst that can happen is probably not that …read more Continue reading Shop-Built Rig Measure Strength of Wood Accurately