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Building a CNC Milling Machine the Hard Way

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:30 +0000

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A very hands on project converting a standard milling machine into a CNC mill. Everything right down to the etching of the printed circuit boards was done by builder Joel Miller.

Hands On Skills Mean Greater Choice and Freedom to Buy Used

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:09:41 +0000

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Hands on skills open up a multitude of choices the hands off individual cannot consider. It's another benefit of knowing how things work and being able to maintain and repair them.

Build Your Own Foundry

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:21:03 +0000

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Build your own metal foundry, learn to make patterns and cast metal and then use your skills to create an entire machine shop. It's the most basic step in the industrial manufacturing process and fascinating for anyone who loves machinery.

Learn About Life and Modify Your Brain by Working with Your Hands

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:28:07 +0000

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Working with your hands anchors you to the real world, makes you a better thinker and may cause actual changes to your brain as a result of your interaction with things.

English Builders and Their Amazing Little Sheds

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:52:47 +0000

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The conversion of a classic English shed sized workspace into a very well laid out shop for working on motorcycles, a beautiful example of efficient use of space.