Tips & Tricks

Peddling (or Pedaling) Industrial Revolutions

Posted on 2, Sep

Hands up those of you who used to dick about with their mates down some version of a ‘wreck’? Hands up those of you who used to do it on bikes? And hands up those of you who built ramps to jump over stuff? If I’m counting correctly – and I rarely do – I [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-24

Posted on 24, Apr

Your latest weekly twitter updates.

Firemen Use Angle Grinder to Free Man’s Pipe from Steel Pipe

Posted on 22, Jan

We all know that first week back after Christmas and New Year can be a lonely and desperate time. Just ask Jasper. Many’s the time he can be seen skulking in the steel racks for hours on end when it’s quiet with nary a peep out of him. I sincerely hope he’s not up to [...]

Somewhere to flick your fag ash…

Posted on 27, Sep

When I were a lad student protest had slightly more knackers to it than spouting a few conspiracy theories at a failed Presidential candidate and squealing like a girl when the filth got a bit heavy handed. I doubt if you’re going to have to quell too many uprisings with a rallying cry of “Don’t [...]

DIY CO2 Laser Cutter For Sheet Metal

Posted on 23, May

Would you like to build a CO2 laser cutter similar to this? That can cut things like this: Instructables has an exceptional step-by-step guide as to how to go about it. As the introduction states: The general idea of this CO2 laser system is that a beam is directed down to a part for cutting. [...]

Simple Bending Jig

Posted on 25, Jan

Here’s a simple bending jig I’ve come across by David W. Wilson: David W. Wilson’s Bending Jig Bending Jig Parts Dimensions A thick steel plate and large bolts will handle heavier bending. However, a plywood base may be used for lighter bends. The steel plate base is easily assembled if the holes are threaded. But [...]