Feel free to let this play in the background, It was a really informative conversation and I definitely learned a lot about how the subtractive manufacturing workflow functions on an industrial scale. So please, Enjoy! Background Alexander’s Machine Shop – Website Allen Keith is a retired CNC instructor from A-State Newport, who now runs aContinue reading “A Visit to Alexander’s Machine Shop: CNC Insights”
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Your Guide to CNC Machining and Local Resources
Hello! If you’re just looking for a quick explanation of CNC machining, this is a pretty casual video that I would recommend: Mach Super – Casually Explained: CNC Machining Dive Deeper Below are some helpful resources which I have compiled through the different parts of my resident expert exploration. Assuming you live in the JonesboroContinue reading “Your Guide to CNC Machining and Local Resources”
Sienci Labs vs Shapeoko: A Comparative Analysis
Sienci Labs A brief compare and contrast exercise to Sienci Labs Lets start with a baseline introduction of myself and what/who is Sienci Labs, then how they are different from me inside of the CNC ecosystem. Sienci Labs was originally a startup between Andy Lee and Chris– at the University of Waterloo in Canada, toContinue reading “Sienci Labs vs Shapeoko: A Comparative Analysis”
Getting started – CNC routing
I was lucky enough to have multiple people and resources to teach me anything I wanted and needed to know about the on-campus CNC router. Although that’s the case for me, I am fully aware that it’s not the case for everyone. The linked video below is a helpful way to get started with aContinue reading “Getting started – CNC routing”
Finding my resident expert – CNC Routing
At the high school I attend instead of jobs or roles that a more traditional school would offer, we have what are called resident experts. To be a resident expert in are school means that you are the on-campus expert of a specific craft. When you get into high school you are required to becomeContinue reading “Finding my resident expert – CNC Routing”
Japanese Joinery
Today we will be comparing my work to a well-renowned Japanese craftsman named George Katsutoshi Nakashima. He was a famous American woodworker, architect, and furniture craftsman. He had very many famous works that are so precise, appealing to the eye, and very creative. I just started learning about Japanese joinery and its origins these past fewContinue reading “Japanese Joinery”
Clinton Ellis: Elementary Workshop
In the wood shop I took the skills I have learned and taught it to a group of students I made lesson plans, lead classes, and taught the design process Before class I started to make lesson plans Here is an example.
Fresh cuts: Interviewing The Other Side
“Measure Once, Cut Once” Ever wondered what It’s like to build something? What about designing? For today’s article I would like to focus on the other side of what I do. Design! Below will be a conversation I had with a classmate Pryce Foyt. Foyt mostly spends his days designing buildings or an idea someoneContinue reading “Fresh cuts: Interviewing The Other Side”
Fresh Cuts: Vlog
“Measure once, cut once” Ever wondered what my setup looks like? Whether it be the wood side of things or welding, below I created a short vlog of me showing you around. In the vlog you will see the work space I’ve created for welding. Also a look inside our wood-shop here at The DeltaContinue reading “Fresh Cuts: Vlog”
Japanese Woodworking
Japanese woodworking has been around for hundreds of years. The first great revolution of Japanese joinery was during the Yayoi period (200 B.C – A.D. 250). This period was marked by the introduction of iron tools. Two popular joinery pieces were tenons and mortises. The next major period of Japanese woodworking was the Tumulus period,Continue reading “Japanese Woodworking”
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