PFG Live

Magnets, Microwaves, And Metals Materials For Practical Electromagnetic Parts Your Questions, Comments, Quips... LIVE! ----- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferromagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrimagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiferromagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_effect ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of K...

HNY 2026! How Do You Track Goals? - - Software? Pen and paper? Special Paper? Let's discuss... Did We Just Solve International Shipping? - - Yeah, I didn't believe it either. Shipments to the west coast of Canada delivered under 24 hours from dropoff?!? Hong Kong... Ireland... the contrast with the struggles before are stark. But, it's ... different. A Fine Mesh We've Gotten Into! - - The Meshtastic communications system to be precise. It's pretty amazing, cheap, and may provide some cool telemetry solutions! ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code...

COOLANT: Chemistry And Economics Choosing, Using, And Disposing Guests: John Saunders, Carl Tauber ( @saundersmachineworks on YT ) ( Carl: deflagreat on IG) ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join us as we present Robin Renzetti ( @ROBRENZ ) and Tom Lipton ( @oxtoolco ) an interesting problem-solving challenge, and watch as they go through the process of formulating a solution. The Process is the Prize!! Bring snacks and your own pencil and paper. ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a...

3D Scanning! From IRL to STL Guest: Adam Brunette, MHM Machine Works Your Live Questions, Comments and Quips ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Designing An Optical Flat Measurement Station With DFT Fringe Software & Sodium Lamp Illumination Guest: Cyrus Lloyd (Cylo’s Garage) ( @cylosgarage ) ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Protect Your Data, Locate Your Parts The Answer Is Always 1 2 3 Your Comments, Quips, & Queries ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hand-Lapping With Arthur Rightus Living A Balanced Life Your Comments, Questions, and Quips... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Making Haste Slowly With 17-Pound Laps H2D Bed Anisotropic Heating Noticed NOTE NEW TIME: 1400 ET, 1900 UTC ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Programming Automated Systems My Buddy ChatGPT - Believable Or Reliable? Your Input, Output, And Log Files... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Robots Provide AMAA!! Ask Me Almost Anything - Submit questions via chat on YouTube, Discord, Instagram DM, Threads DM, or contact form at pfg.gg/contact. Don't expect treats like this all the time. Updates: LowFlow Drying, Hygrometer, More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by K...

(Iterate (Iterate (Iterate))) - Are We There Yet? Mechanicals, Electronics, Software Of DRY Your Comments, Quips, And Questions... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

While My Compressor Gently Weeps The Physics of Air System Moisture New KP Hygrometer For The LowFlow System ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Home Assistant: Measure And Automate! Dry Air System Success: You Can Buy Holes! Your Questions, Quips, And Comments... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dessicants DELETED, Filament Still Dry! Aperiodic Updates Your Questions, Quips, And Comments ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Fighting Fusion... And Winning! -- Tricks I learned from John Saunders solved my problem. Aperiodic Non-Chiral Monotile Lap Grooves -- Big words, fun tiles ... which are mathematical marvels and they MAY be a solution to improved lapping. SPECIAL GUEST: Craig S. Kaplan, Professor of Mathematics, Waterloo University. Thank you, sir. #ILoveLathe -- A tribute to Saunders Lathe Works with tongue firmly in cheek. :-) ----- I Love Lathe: https://youtu.be/J8K9e0s8N1E and pfg.gg/lathe Saunders Machine Works: https://saundersmachineworks.com/ The Hat: https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/~csk/hat/ Craig's personal Story: https://isohedral...

3DP: PETG As Support Interface For PLA And Experimental Matrix Results Strong Base For Prime Towers ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

OK, OK, I Bought One: The Bambu H2D Business Justification Required? Long Cycles Need Reliability ----- Erik's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Erik-not-Eric Toolroom Takeover 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgYIq9pfENw ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cautious Setup Means Easy Production Use Awesome Suppliers, Dump The Rest Toolroom Takeover 2025 Is Coming! ----- Erik's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Erik-not-Eric Toolroom Takeover 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgYIq9pfENw ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Time-Sharing Equipment? - If your friend's shop is nearby... could be a great idea. How Many Simultaneous Robots? - Especially in the one-person shop, the more, the betterer! Why Did My Steel Quote Go DOWN? - A mystery. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When Is Randomness Your Friend? Why Chatter Ain't Random. Your Comments, Questions And Quips... Live! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Big Lap Update, Urgent 3DP, PETG & PLA? On Average, Everything is Average Your Live Questions, Comments And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Big Lap Update, Urgent 3DP, PETG & PLA? From Making Things to Making Money Your Live Questions, Comments And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Use Up The Tooling. Wear Out The Machines. Big 8-inch Laps For More Flatosity A special surprise visit LIVE from Stan Zinkowski at the Bar-Z Summer Bash "X" !!! Your Questions, Comments, Updates ----- Raw lap material: https://www.mcmaster.com/8588T25/ Example - 3 micron diamond lapping slurry: https://www.mcmaster.com/4857A47/ ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed u...

Hey... Can We Torque? - Why We Measure It NASA's Definition Of "Snug" https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20170003491 ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're Gonna Need Bigger ... Everything - A customer request for precision hand lapping of 6-inch platens forces bigger flatosity. Thoughts on what's different from 3-inches. Report On My Visit With Russell Optics - A trip to Vermont yields a new tool for the shop, and new friends in another Flat Cave. Giveaway Drawing, Your Questions and More! - We pick the winners for the four McMaster Catalogs. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG...

Guest: Adam Balogh, Laney College! Diamond Turning and Micromachining Updates, Giveaways, Questions, And More! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When P1 = R1: The Cost Of Prototyping - When you only have one shot at building it, you kinda wanna get it right the first time. What are some strategies to do that? When to recognize that prototyping may be cheaper than computer simulation, and when it is not. Thoughts On Process Tuning - How many variables do you control? Is it really optimal to change only one thing at a time when searching for the optimal process (not product)? Another McMaster Catalog Giveaway - Yes, we are doing it again, this time with the donation of FOUR yellow books. ...

Your Lathe Is Killing Your WiFi - Let's Fix It Never Use This Hand Tool In The Shop Your Comments, Questions, and More! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are joined by Brandon from Inheritance Machining! If you haven't watched his videos you need to. His channel is https://www.youtube.com/InheritanceMachining . Come join us and celebrate the start of Spring! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Polyvinyl Acetate: It's Not Just For Elmer - For the first time, I experimented with PVAc, as supplied in the Bambu Lab "glue". I was pleasantly surprised, and came up with a way to use it without guesswork. More On IR Temperature Measurement - Yeah, Doug's right. There is more to it. Reflectance, Absorbance and Transmission. What's it all mean, and why do we care after we spent all this money on cool instruments? ChatGPT: LLM, Yes. Expert System, No. - It's not a panacea, and it also should not be ignored. It's a useful tool when used properly. We...

A Scalable 3DP Farming Module - A client's needs converged with KP needs, and 3D printing capabilities have expanded. And can expand more. Thermal Imaging - A New Tool, Many Uses - An antenna-related project suggested that a thermal imager would be a good tool. Then we found many other uses. Do you have old wall warts with transformers in them? Yah.... tune in. What Is Emissivity? - Before you trust the temperature measurements from your brand new thermal imager, or even your "laser thermometer", we need to talk about emissivity. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code...

Standards And Calibration In The Small Shop - How calibration works, and how to get traceable to NIST. Where do Standards come from? What is good enough? Starting A Business: How Much To Charge? - We discuss some guidelines and pitfalls of setting rates. The most common mistakes of the new business owner. 3DP Update, Your Questions, And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) L...

Big Machine, Tiny Tools - I was asked by a friend of mine to do a repair of a transaxle for his truck, in which a bolt had been broken off. Of course, the transaxle was less than three inches long. Navigating Turbulence - A lesson from my flying history. Keeping the shiny side up and the rubber side down. Seems appropriate. Bevels, Washers, Centers.... Oh, My! - We clean up some loose ends, and start trouble in smaller doses. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are...

Shop Organization: Pieces, Paths, Power - How do you organize your shop? We discuss various systems. McMaster-Carr Catalog Drawing - Who will win? Did you get your entry in? Follow-ups, Your Questions, and More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Countersinks: Oh, What A Relief It Needs! - I bought a set of countersinks that... well... sucked. So I learned how to re-grind them with my equipment, and learned a bunch. Then, I had a failure with a known-good one... and learned MORE!! Successful Teeny-Weeny Form 4 SLA Parts - For one of my antenna consulting gigs, I needed some little parts which I figured I can make on my FormLabs Form 4 resin printer. I was right!! McMaster-Carr Catalog Giveaway Details! - We explain how to enter the giveaway, and will announce the winner in the next PFG.Live!! ----- Save $500...

Soldering: Alloys, Eutectics, Fluxes Planning For Not Crashing Your Questions, Comments, and More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Two Guys And A Pencil - The Problem Process No. 1 Robin Renzetti and Tom Lipton are presented with a problem they have not seen in advance. We have the privilege of watching them solve it, or at least try to. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cyanoacrylate Management - An awesome tool in the shop, cyanoacrylates have some do's and don'ts, and ways to optimize their use. Spencer's CA management trays. Safety tips. Know Your Envelope Of Action - Ask a machinist about their milling machine, and you will no doubt hear about it's work envelope. How about your's? Upcoming Events, Your Questions, & More... - Do we finally have a date for the awesome event called the "Problem Process"?? Tune in! ----- Recommended videos: Goobertown Hobbies: Chemistry Ph.D. Explains how Super Glue Actually Works. - https://youtu.be/1hY1jyGNzIo?si=nqZsc7o96nu_1GXz ...

Collet What You Will: The Many Types - With all the different collets available, it's confusing. Isn't the good ole' 5C collet all you need. Um, no. A Blivet In Three Ops: Engineer vs. Machinist - Boy you should hear the arguments between the engineer upstairs and the machinist downstairs. They have the same goal, don't they? Specialization: Was Heinlein Right? “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give or...

Focus Is Critical - It's critical for laser cutting, and it's critical for YOU and your business. When Vendors Get Acquired, Beware. - The story of vendor relationships, and it has a happy ending. Resistance is not futile. New Toys, Your Questions, And More... - We get a new toy for the shop, it finally snowed, and hope... there is always hope. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark o...

Laser Lessons Learned - Getting the job done with not enough power, Scotty. The Optimization Process - It gets complicated quickly. The Gentle Art of Getting a NO - How I turned a brush-off into new shop capabilities, and more money in MY pocket. Your Questions, And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons A...

Lasers: CO2, Fiber, Diode... How To Choose - There are many choices in lasers for the shop and sometimes it's not clear what is appropriate. We discuss the types, the physics behind them, and how they interact with various materials. Engraving, Cutting: In-House Or Outsource? - Sometimes it is better to send it out than to do it in-house. What is the ROI on a laser? What services are available? Your Questions, And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me...

Shop Batteries We Need, Prefer, And Avoid - Primary vs. Rechargable, Alkaline vs. Lithium, Duracell vs. Energizer... There are a lot of choices. Let's look at history, facts, and experience. Shipping: Is Shippo A Win? Canada Strike - Yep, some problems solved and some delivered to our doorstep. There is a little bad news, and a whole lot of good from the shipping department. Your Questions, And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("...

Is Hard-Milling Hard? - We Ask Adam - Adam Demuth helps us get started in hard-milling. Machine, tool, and workholding considerations. When does hard-milling make sense? Why I Dumped ShipStation, And Like Shippo - You ever go to a doctor who insists that you use his prescription drugs instead of over-the-counter solutions, and doesn't even understand the science? (I did and... I fired him.) You ever use a product from a company, and when you have a problem the Customer Service department doesn't understand their own product? (Fired them, too.) You ever have the management of a company you fired...

The Many Lubricants In The Shop - Seriously, how many different ones do we have?!? Do we really need all of them? Can we get Clutter Credits by clearing some out? Recipes Are Your Business - You can read that two ways, and they are both correct. And no, patents are NOT the answer. Dryness Update, Your Questions, And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic P...

EDM Is Not Just For Dancing. Amazing! - A beautiful gift from a member of our Discord community, LanceK, inspires us to learn more about EDM. Magnetism and Aluminum: Don't Panic. - This ain't your grandfather's refrigerator magnet. There is a lot more to magnetism than we thought. Dry Updates, Your Questions, And More... - What does the very slow race to dry look like? We reveal the latest data and discuss. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram...

[This is an edited version of the locally recorded PFG.Live. The YouTube stream broke for unknown reasons, but all the good stuff is here. Enjoy! - Spencer] Lapping: Finally Making Flat Mirrors! - After a discussion in the After-Party Round table with Robin Renzetti, I tried a version of what he suggested and started getting some really nice results: mirrors. I am bringing that recipe in for a landing. Dry-Storage Experiment: Surprising Results! - What we thought would work great, seems to not be so. What we thought would be good is shockingly great!! We think we know why. ...

First Humidity Data Points! - A long-ish term experiment has completed it's first week, and the first data points are ... interesting! 1-Micron Diamond Laps Initialized - A set of hand-laps for 1-Micron diamond have been made ready to work, and we discuss the process and preliminary results. Problem Solving in the News - Yes, SpaceX stuck the landing(s), but the real story is why their problem solving is different. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer...

Your 3D Model's Great. Got Drawings? - With all the new tools available for designing solid objects, we mustn't lose the skill of making good drawings that show Design Intent. The Problem Process Needs You! - Tom and Robin will return in a special segment called The Problem Process. But, we need YOUR input to prepare. Dry Filament Experiments Update - Quantified measurements are underway to characterize cost-effective strategies to battle moisture in our 3D filaments. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links ...

First, we wrap up the EINSTAR scanner project with intern Shaylie. Parameterizationalism in Fusion - Parameters can save your bacon. How to use them, test them, and best practices... in one man's humble opinion. Filament Dryness Epiphanies - It was right in front of us the whole time. We figured out that dry filament is good. We figured out how to get it dry. Now let's keep it dry... there are some surprises. Shipping Sometimes Sucks - Several stories of how shipping, especially internationally, can take more resources than it should in a small business. Lessons learned and being learned. ...

Special Guest - Tom Zelickman of Tormach - We catch up with Tom, who's been a friend for a long time. We learn about the new Tormach machines, and where they fit in the journey of machinists and makers. First Bambu X1C Crash! - Yep, it had to happen. I was messing around with some custom g-codes, and... well... we survived to tell the tale. IMTS Wrap-up, Your Questions, And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram...

Tucker of Tuck's Garage ( @tucksgarage7614 ) reports from IMTS... LIVE! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

EINSTAR Scanning And Object Replication - We used the EINSTAR to scan and replicate a Thumb CMC Splint. It's a very organic shape and it weren't easy. Peel Grinding Success for Lapzetti Plates - Peel Grinding is an interesting technique introduced to us by Adam Demuth ( @adamthemachinist ). It was a win for an application we did not predict. Ford Lightning 20K report... and More! - 20,000 electric miles, and... spoilers!... it's been great. Referenced videos: Robin Renzetti ( @ROBRENZ ), on "The Magic Sanding Plate": https://youtu.be/0PzCie9pgPk Adam Demuth ( @adamthemachinist ), on peel grinding: https://youtu.be/gS65Fb4M2wY ...

Bambu Filaments Shakeup! PETG-HF? - TWO of our favorite filaments are discontinued, forcing us to evaluate replacements. Inventory is good for a few months while we do that, but initial experiments indicate a possible overall winner. Pining For The Fjell - A Grimsmo Visit - We had a nice social visit from John Grimsmo ( @JohnGrimsmo ) and his kiddos. Pizza was consumed. Knives were discussed. More importantly, I was bequeathed a Norseman, and got to fondle the Fjell. They are BOTH awesome. PETG information: https://store.bambulab.com/products/petg-hf Grimsmo's Fjess: https://grimsmoknives.com/collections/fjell This is my BIG...

Tom Lipton ( @oxtoolco ) and Robin Renzetti ( @ROBRENZ ) collaborate on a tight-tolerance design of a rotary grinding attachment. Each has different requirements, and the cross-pollination of knowledge is of huge value. Notes will be taken. Knowledge will be gained. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

FormLabs Rigid 10K... It is! - This resin is highly glass-filled, and it's amazingly dense and stiff. I am testing it for it's electrical properties at RF frequencies! https://formlabs.com/store/materials/rigid-10k-resin/ Fanuc, Haas, and Batteries... Oh My! - I use a product from Haas to solve a Fanuc problem. But, the origin story of this product has a twist. Links discussed: https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/haas-tl-1-dead-why.299570/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m__CSCT6Wnw Cubic Clutter Credits! Volumetric Value. - We talked about Clutter Credits to help understand the clutter problem and...

Guest: Adam Demuth! - We catch up with one of our favorite toolmakers and learn of his recent exploits. Recent projects include some fun ceramics projects. Prototyping Precision Paper Punchers - Precision paper punching at a distance is an interest shared by many machinists, and Adam and Spencer are no exceptions. We discuss Adam's designs and implementations. His innovative use of his grinder in precision "shaping" is unique! The Artwork of John Moses Browning - putting things in perspective, in particular some of Browning's work from 1911. It is reported that he is responsible for some long-playing 45's, which have...

Direct to Build-Plate SLA - We are so used to seeing SLA (resin) prints on supports, we forget that direct-to-buildplate is possible. The DAMTEE and DAMKEEZ projects were examples of parts that take advantage of no-supports. Lessons were learned in failed prints when we made the MOLY-2 holders. We're getting the hang of it. Killing the Elephant's Foot on the Form 4 - When you print direct to the build plate, there is an "elephant's foot" at the bottom of the print. This is there for good reason, as it is in FDM printing, sometimes. The mechanism is investigated, and a...

Solopreneurship: Stay On Target! - It is not easy recognizing when you are drifting off course. The gifts of collaborative on-line tools. Making hard decisions. I Really Need to Vent! - Putting an electronics enclosure into a harsh, marine environment. 'Tain't easy. To vent or not to vent an enclosure... that is the question. 3D Scanning: Non-Trivial - We have an intern starting from zero, trying to use our Einstar 3D Scanner to produce a good solid model. Ehhh.... not quite there yet. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products...

Solvents in the Shop! - Some are benign, some are downright dangerous. Choose wisely and use them safely. Three-Step SLA Support Recipe? - I have come up with a recipe which may be useful in many SLA situations. The speed of the Form 4 printer caused me to rethink my recipe with good results. Housing Design For Extreme Environments - I am in the middle of a design for a client, and it's got me thinking about the rules for making equipment housings in different environments. From beneath the sea to space and everywhere in between. OK... mostly between. ----- Save $500...

DAMTEE and DAMKEEZ: A Study In P1 - What started as a joke with my wife (alleging that I keep losing my tea between shop, truck, office and kitchen) became a design exercise and a successful one at that. It also highlights the important of the Way of P1! 3DP Plastics in Hi-Temp Applications - A chat with John Saunders @nyccnc about the threat of part damage leads to considering different materials in FDM and SLA additive manufacturing. Tired While Machining: CHECKLISTS! - I had a (minor) checklist failure, so let's learn from it. Continuous improvement of the checklist process...

Catching Up With Tom Lipton - He's been a busy guy, and we miss him. Let's see what's happening in the wilds of California. Who Wouldn't Want More Moore? - Holy Surface Plate, Batman!! Tom hints at a new find, and it looks awesome! A Five-Block Test On The Form 4 - Printing directly to the build plate has been a challenge. We found ... a problem?? A surprising update. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("...

Form 4 Arrives: One Software Glitch - It's up and running and the first prints are spectacular. But, getting started was not trivial, and it took some doing. It's always software, ain't it?! Kish and Moly: A True Story - We revisit the classic story to celebrate the availability of Moly Sticks for diamond wheel dressing on the KP Store. And, y'know, knowledge. Grinding Wheel Uniformity - A gedanken experiment leads to a scary result in grinding. An unsolvable problem? ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at...

FormLabs 4: Second Visit Followup - In which I asked FormLabs to print some samples on the new Form 4, and I got to do further investigating. And, boy, did I find out some things. :-) Printing Grimsmo Bearing Cages: P11 Wins! - John asked if we could try SLA-printing his bearing cages. It only took until P11, but it seems to be skookum. Self-Checking Gages - We discuss two useful examples of self-checking gages, and several cases that are not! Source for small quantities of pitch: https://firsthanddiscovery.com/ ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links...

Upgrade to Form 4 Printer? - We've been making the family of NOZ products on the @Formlabs Form 3+ printer. How do we react to the new Form 4? Productize 6-inch Lapping Plates? - As we build out out hand-lapping system, requests for the 6-inch lapping plates are coming in. Do we add it to the KP product list? Over-automation in the Small Shop - Can you have too much automation? Yes! When do you know it's time? Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of K...

Lapping From Ra to Rz - I was challenged by @proteummachining to start looking at Rz rather than Ra for surface roughness. Let's see why. Wireless Devices In The Shop - In which I cross the streams. Inspired by @JohnGrimsmo having issues with his Bluetooth probe, I find it necessary to talk antennas. Again. The Joy Of Unnecessary Precision - We love to chase it, but at what cost? If you're doing it as a business, know your limits. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a...

3-inch ToolMakers Flat: First Lapping! - After all the preparation, I finally do the first lapping... and it rocks. Process improvements will, of course, ensue. The Expensive Stuff Is Cheaper... Again. - In which I buy a carbide tool which was cheaper, and end up breaking it. Then buying what I should have bought in the first place. Buying Stuff To Take Apart And Learn - My son, Jared, asks if we can buy a thing to take apart. Because he wants to design a better one. Correct parental answer?? "OF COURSE!!". And more... Links for products/designs mentioned are...

P1 is Life - Making the first prototype, and noting how long it lasts. It's a metaphor for ... everything. Making a Lapping Station - Fixin' to get ready to lap, specifically the ToolMakers Flat TMF-3 What's All The Fuss About An Ellipse?? - A report from the Eclipse, and why Ellipses are interesting. And more... Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Storms, Blackouts, Earthquakes, Eclipses! - I wish we were kidding. All this happened in the last week, or will tomorrow. Success Hand-Tapping, Next Hand-Lapping - We got the 4142 Pre-hard part tapped, and the ToolMakers Flat is ready for hand lapping. What's the plans? Will A.I. Design and Machine Your Parts? - It's starting to be a question. And more... Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Followup on the ToolMakers Flat in 52100 Steel... Quicken The Quench: Heat The Oil? - A casual question from Tom Lipton set me on a course... does heating the quenching oil quicken the quench. Does the Temper Negate The Cryo? - Spoiler: No. They do different things. Crappy Tapping In 4142 Pre-Hard - I am not having fun with this operation. There are reasons. And more... Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Of Clock Springs And Toolmakers Flats: Turning the 52100 steel produced some pretty evil chips. Some of them broke. 52100 Steel: Planning The Heat Treatment: We are ALMOST running the recipe recommended by the NBS (now NIST) many years ago. Will our minor deviations matter? We'll see. A Box Of Grinding Gems From Tom: Books and goodies from Tom Lipton. Very neat stuff, and the knowledge was hard-earned by our ancients. And more... Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Rotary OD Lapping: Sine Rolls - We make a soft lap from scrap. We struggle with three different compound choices, and end up where we should have in the first place. Evaluating Round, Straight, Size - It's not trivial down in the Tenths. Crash Recovery: Just Breathe - It happened. Nobody died. Nothing broke. We'll do laundry later... And more... Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Successful Sidewheeling - We learn about "forming" the wheel, and finally nailing the dimenensions. I Didn't Expect The Backlash! - Would have been fine in a mill, not so much in a surface grinder. But, we overcame. Sine Right Here: Charles W. Sullivan - His signature is preserved, and we thank him for a cool tool. We went deep on side-wheeling with Robin Renzetti @ROBRENZ . And more... Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Restoring and Using Tools: Getting old tools, especially shop-made tools, back to working order and using them productively. Tighten Your Hub: Staying concentric, stable, true and dressed. Oh, and also in your grinding... Helping Non-Machinists: There Is No Sketch: We make brackets. But, we need to become communicators with those that don't have the technical skills, but still have stuff they need. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Grinder Therapy: We discuss "grinding in" two cast iron instruments for our friend UnixCarbide Autocollimated Boring: Unix completes the supply chain by delivering bagels... and some goodies from across the planet Decluttering With Mental Money: How Two Bucks is going to save your shop Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

The MIT LMP Shop: A Student's First Chips Guest: Dan Gilbert, Instructor ! McMaster Drawing, Your Queries, and More... Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

McMaster Catalog Giveaway Visiting Two University Shops Chattering About Damping And Resonance We're giving away a McMaster-Carr Catalog!! 1) Be subscribed to the YouTube channel 2) Comment on the YouTube video as directed in this podcast! We will randomly draw a winner next week. Deadline is midnight Saturday. (Award is at our sole direction. No purchase required. Not endorsed by YouTube.) Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Euphamistics: Precision Hole Punching The Many Aluminum Alloys Restoration Of Others' Shop-Made Tools Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Guest: Tom Lipton! Lessons From Moving Into A New Shop Attracting Talent To Our National Labs And, of course, more! Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Happy New Year 2024! Pinch of Copper? What is the Ideal CNC Cycle Time? Tools, Food, Earthquakes, Oh My! Preparing resin-bonded diamond wheels... Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

USA to Canada Shipping: What's DDP?!... and why does it save a bunch of costs for send PFG Stones Northward? Preparing For SLicing Ruby Stone... Which blade? What procedure? At Home With 460-Volt Machines... What Adam ( @adamthemachinist ) learned and what Aaron needs to know. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Guest: Stefan Gotteswinter Self-Employment: How and When What gear do you need first? Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Diamond Saw Blade On My Grinder: Crazy? - As the old "saw" goes: if it's crazy and it works, then it's not crazy. Spoiler: I ordered a blade for modifying. Machine Shop Tables and Workbenches - A hot topic in our Discord server. What works, and what doesn't Rotary Blades: "Good First Effort" - So says Mom. But, I make several improvements and get ready to test again. This is Engineering. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Undercomplicationalism - How to get Mom's rotary blades sharpened in less time than it takes to justify buying new ones. Machinist Every-Day Carry - What's in your pockets? Data Wrangling - How I am learning to gather and deliver useful data from inside my shop and out. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Tolerance is Money, Friend! - Chasing tight tolerances which are not needed is a disservice to your client... and to you. The Tool Your Grinder's Hydraulic Table Needs - Have a grinder with an automatic hydraulic table? Here is a tools which I have been using for years, which improves process reliability and consistency. Web(b)hooks, AIO and Discord: A Dev Story - Ever file a ticket with tech support? How'd that go? How about finding a bug in the service you are paying for, and getting it fixed in less than an hour? Yes, it did happen. Links...

Very Flat ... Magnet?! - I respond to a client request for a flat surface on a magnet. There were some surprises. Mandatory Grinding Tools - What tools should be within arm's length whilst working on your surface grinder. Besides your tea. HackRH Update - We're slowly improving battery life even further, and using Adafruit IO to good advantage. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Breaking News! -- a report from the New York City Marathon, LIVE! Instant Kiki Collab - A fast collaboration on 3D printing happened. It illustrates the power of the 'net. Linear Rails: $12 or $450? Yes. - An unexpectedly rich lesson, from unannounced guest Robin Renzetti ( @ROBRENZ ), in bearings, linear and otherwise. Get your notebook. --- https://www.printables.com/model/419247-calibration-kiki https://www.malloywind.com/articles/what-is-heathcote-slip https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Tribology-Bharat-Bhushan/dp/1119944538/ --- Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Trebuchet Week: Make 'em Think - The kids design, build and test a trebuchet. The goal? Hit their Physics Teacher in the face with a water balloon at 35 meters. We are joined by that teacher, Mr. Pat Kaplow of Windham High School. A Surface Grinder Finish Puzzle - I worked with John Saunders @nyccnc to noodle out a weird surface finish puzzle. I consulted with @ROBRENZ , and we had the epiphany. Another 3D Printed Grinding Jig - holding gage pins for end grinding... to use as a cutting tool?!??! We are joined by Ike IG: @unixcarbide, and @unixcarbide6724 . Links for...

I Wood If I Must: I help a team of young'uns from the HS Physics class to build a trebuchet. Outside the shop. Learning From Pythonistas - The RH Sensor project hits new milestones, and is ready for polish and packaging, thanks to the contributions of other software pros. Sensors Now Publishing to AdaFruit IO - The sensors are now publishing via MQTT (?!) and we can bring up graphs, charts, and real-time data!! Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

RH/Temp Sensor Reports On-line For a Year On a Battery! - A software/hardware breakthrough and a hardware guy learns Python. Current measurements say we have arrived at the goal. Boring Tool Breakage Analysis - I broke my boring tool. May as well learn from it. 3DP: Prototype Fast and Smart - My tricks for empirical prototyping of features of larger projects. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Cardboard Aided Design (CAD) - Prototype #1 needs to be right now! Fixturing Weird Grinding Jobs - You want me to grind WHAT?!??! Sensor Update: More Betterer - We have smoothed out our software, and are getting great battery life. How I learned to love error traps. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)

Guest: Adam Demuth! - A magnificent Toolmaker and teacher, Adam brings his wisdom. Surface Grinder Workflow - By request by a watcher/listener... consumer? Feather/SHT4x Battery Life: Unlocked! - We lost some hair figuring this one out, but we may have achieved 60-day battery life versus 18-hours. We explain how. Ford F-150 Lightning: 10K Report - Yep, it's going in for it's first checkup. See what my squawks are, and how the electric life has been. Adam Demuth on YT: @adamthemachinist , and on Instagram: "adam_the_machinist" The powder coating tape for the top of the demagnetizer: https...

Feather Development Stand - The STL files are in the links page. Super useful for desktop development. Sensing: Temp, RH, Battery - getting the most out of the SHT4x, and the onboard battery conditioning chip. Notifications, Network Time, more! - We learn about ntfy.sh and use it for notifications from Feather to Phone. We use the NTP protocol to synchronize the time in the Feather. This is going to be a super useful tool all around the shop. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" i...

Talking SHT4x: Secrets revealed! - The Sensirion has a heater in it for a reason. We uncover the reasons as well as a total lack of suggestions as to how to use it. Hardware Guy Learns Software? - Adafruit endeavors to make it easy, but it's a bit of a labyrinth. I get help. Prepping a Very Small Well - I need help. I am fixing a broken spoon. A very expensive scientific spoon. And I have been procrastinating masterfully. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG...

New 1st Layer Graphics Hack - This is why we have a Discord server: Colaboration!! Thanks, Dylan at Proteum Machining. @proteummachining7039 Advanced Sensors Capability - We unlock the Adafruit cloud solution with no coding, and we start learning how to code for the next step. New Dessicant Procedures - Just when you thought we had dessicants and their use figured out... I change my mind. You'll like it. Kiridashi Thoughts - I have been wanting to make a Kiridashi for a while. I think I have my recipe. And.... We say good-bye to the PRUSAs, add styli to the Bambus...

Adam Balogh - Crushing It In Precision Machining Education (98%) Relative Humidity Remote Data Collection Unlocked - Adafruit has some nice tech, and we are testing it. (2%) Yeah, we went down the rabbit hole with Adam Balogh of Laney Machine Tech. We'll get back to data collection next week. The book that was referenced: Precision Machine Design, by Alexander H. Slocum. (ISBN-10: 0872634922) Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3sIdl7m Link to MIT Open Courseware of same name: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/2-75-precision-machine-design-fall-2001/ Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb...

Improving the Products - we discuss small improvements which is a never-ending process Registered Trademark! Why? - over a year of waiting... why it's valuable. B-200 Production Wrap-up - lessons learned on batch number three. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision)