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SEM in 3D

May 2, 2012 // 0 Comments

While  3D TV programming and movies have not caught on as widely as the studios have hoped (OK…not at all), 3D itself has always been popular in areas where having [...]

Brain Hack #28: Onar

April 19, 2012 // 0 Comments

Many people have the impression that being creative is a talent: some people have it, some people don’t. However, neurobiologists have a greater understanding of how [...]

SKB/Vixen Installation

April 11, 2012 // 0 Comments

Yesterday, we took a FirstLook at the waterproof case from SKB. Today, we will show how simple it was to create a custom-fit insert using the Pick-n-Pluck foam that [...]

SKB iSeries Waterproof Case

April 10, 2012 // 0 Comments

When we took the Vixen Polarie mount and the Polar axis scope to L.A., it was easy enough to pack it in the carry-on case. That got us to thinking that we should get a [...]

Craftsman 26″ GripLatch Tool chest

March 27, 2012 // 0 Comments

In January, we acquired a Craftsman stainless steel GripLatch tool chest for our workshop. We had some reservations about fitting it into the shop as the chest [...]

CraftBoston 2012

March 26, 2012 // 0 Comments

The CraftBoston show was at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston this weekend. Similar to the Paradise City Art Festival, it is a venue for artists and artisans of [...]

Gatco Knife Sharpeners: FirstLook

March 23, 2012 // 1 Comment

A blade with a sharp edge is much safer than a blade with a dull edge. The reason is simple: a blade with a keen edge will cut with less effort, which means a decreased [...]

Spring Cleaning: Shear Tuning

March 22, 2012 // 0 Comments

The recent high-temps got lots or people out cleaning and working on their garden, and we were no exception. After trying to trim some dead branches from the shrubs, we [...]

Spring Cleaning: Easy Rust Prevention

March 20, 2012 // 0 Comments

Today  it is the first day of Spring. It is also the start of our Spring cleaning around the office. One of the projects we really want to complete is the reorganization of [...]
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