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New ball turning tool I just made, and an example of its handy work on the left.

New ball turning tool I just made, and an example of its handy work on the left.

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museumofusefulthings:

Survival Kits.  Saw this here.  See more here. 

Huh, this is a unique idea.

museumofusefulthings:

Survival Kits.  Saw this here.  See more here

Huh, this is a unique idea.

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museumofusefulthings:

Keeping with the key theme.  Saw this here

Want 5, at least…

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Reveal: makes life easier when trying to clean out the tray of my Bandsaw from ferrous chips. I call it the chip-puck.

Reveal: makes life easier when trying to clean out the tray of my Bandsaw from ferrous chips. I call it the chip-puck.

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Hint #3: very simple to make and solves a tray cleanup issue…

Hint #3: very simple to make and solves a tray cleanup issue…

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Hint #2: stores outta the way, either on the saw itself, or on any other ferrous substrate…

Hint #2: stores outta the way, either on the saw itself, or on any other ferrous substrate…

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Hint #1: has a neodymium magnet at the end of a steel plunger that slides into an aluminium housing…

Hint #1: has a neodymium magnet at the end of a steel plunger that slides into an aluminium housing…

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New tool, I made for the Bandsaw flood tray. Can you guess what it is? A few hints to follow:

New tool, I made for the Bandsaw flood tray. Can you guess what it is? A few hints to follow:

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good:

These are incredible. 

latimes:

Prosthetics get the personal touch: Synthetic legs have become a medium for self-expression, thanks to customization made possible by sophisticated technology. It’s a bold melding of modern science and fashion statement.

Wow.

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dillonsculpture:

200 lb. Chambersburg steam hammer

I like it!

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dillonsculpture:

“Aileron” Public sculpture installed in McCabe park, Nashville TN. 3/20/12

18’ tall 25’ wide 4’ deep, 5200 pounds of forged iron and bronze. One wind activated horizontal kinetic movement.

Inspired by the 1920 biplane that once flew out of Nashville’s first airfield, McConnell field now McCabe park.

Going to see next time we are in Nashville!

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pottsvillain:

Standing Lamp.  Made from a old rusty stand that was in my house when I bought it. White acrylic shade from cut off scrap sheet we used for a trade show.  Fabricated the shade pieces, metal top, switch, etc…  Can’t stop using cloth covered wire.  Photos courtesy of my sister… Thanks.

Keep ‘em coming Potts!

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dillonsculpture:

Bearing assembly for “Firebird” public sculpture Charlotte, NC

I love these guys! Beautiful work!

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bibliojam:

Most fantastic pencil sharpener EVER. From rabbit hole. 

I wonder if they use these in New York city…(bad one-liner?)

bibliojam:

Most fantastic pencil sharpener EVER. From rabbit hole

I wonder if they use these in New York city…(bad one-liner?)

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Nutha 1… lottery ticket time!

Nutha 1… lottery ticket time!