FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE

Thoughts, tips, and tricks on how to make better and more advanced projects for yourself.

New tools are like caffeine for your creativity—and this week, I’ve got a few to unbox. These aren’t just impulse buys; they’re upgrades that fuel better builds, faster setups, and maybe even fewer curses in the shop. 🎥 Watch the video here: What You’ll See: These tools aren’t shelf ornaments—they’re […]

New Video: Real Gear for Real Projects (Amazon Unboxing)

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I’m excited to share a brand new video on my blog where I dive into my first experiences with the Bamboo P1S 3D printer, and how it’s completely transformed the way I work in my shop! After years of struggling with cheaper printers like the Ender, upgrading to the Bamboo […]

My First Impressions of the Bamboo P1S 3D Printer – ...

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Don’t go to the hardware store yet! You might be able to do this yourself. I am always working in the shop after hours and the hardware stores are closed anyways. I have found quite a few workarounds over the years and decided to start sharing some of them. Here […]

How to Shorten Bolts in a Pinch and Skip a ...

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New Automatic Shop Air Filtration Unit With Built In Air Quality Monitor
Today we unbox and test the Abestorm DecDust 1,100CFM shop air filtration system in my 30×48′ pole barn shop! I do a little bit of everything in this shop from woodworking to welding, painting, 3d printing, and more. Sometimes it gets pretty smoky and smelly in the shop. In the […]

New Automatic Shop Air Filtration Unit With Built In Air ...

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CNC Plasma Whiteboard Testing Setup and Designs
Ever wonder how to test your CNC Plasma cutter without wasting any materials?? Check this video out for a nearly free way to do it!

How to Test your CNC Plasma Cutter and Designs without ...

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CNC Plasma Cutter Baileigh PT-22
Getting the new plasma cutter set up! Had to figure out how to get my air compressor up 8ft onto the mezzanine (it was interesting for sure). I also got the plasma table fixed and added a video for knowing which kind of proximity switch to buy PNP or NPN […]

Part 2 2×2 CNC Plasma Cutter

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