by schoonerlabs | Dec 26, 2016 | Maker Spotlight |
To say Michael Craughwell aka Michaelcthulhu is unique maker would be the understatement of the century. Self described lunatic and known to many from the short lived Discovery Channel series Big Giant Swords, he makes, well, BIG – GIANT – SWORDS. I make...
by schoonerlabs | Dec 20, 2016 | Maker Spotlight |
Unless you have been living off the grid or are fairly new to the maker scene, Jimmy Diresta is probably a name you have already heard, however our Maker Resource section would not be complete without including him. Often times referred to as...
by schoonerlabs | Dec 13, 2016 | Maker Spotlight |
This maker resource is not focused on a single specific maker, but on a YouTube video series about makers – Raw Craft. The series, now in it’s second season, sponsored by The Balvenie distillery and hosted by Anthony Bourdain, spotlights craftsman,...
by schoonerlabs | Dec 12, 2016 | Maker Tips |
One of the challenges when working with carbon fiber is cutting it effectively and safely due to the hardness of the material and the dust it creates which can cause irritation both from the fibers and resins it is made from. Using a fine toothed saw such as a hacksaw...
by schoonerlabs | Dec 10, 2016 | Maker Tips |
When working with a CNC router one of the key elements of proper setup is secure holddown of the material. There are a number of methods of doing this from vacuum tables, clamps, screws, etc, all with their own pros and cons, and can vary based on the type and size of...
