by schoonerlabs | Oct 5, 2026 | Maker Tips |
As an independent maker/small business operator it can be hard to find time outside the core \tasks of the day in making, selling and keeping the business going. However learning new skills is critical for the future success of your business and craft. As well new...
by schoonerlabs | Oct 5, 2026 | Maker Tips, Uncategorized |
We use PVC piping with custom fittings in many of our DIY projects. it is a great lightweight cheap and easy to obtain material that can be worked with basic tools for making basic cuts. A standard Handsaw or Hacksaw works and great if need to cut at angles or larger...
by schoonerlabs | Feb 13, 2018 | General, Maker Tips |
As we puttered around the shop yesterday a warning label on a folding bench caught our eye – “Beware of pinch points”. While the literal meaning was obvious it took on a much for figurative metaphorical meaning at the time due to ongoing events and...
by schoonerlabs | Jul 18, 2017 | Maker Tips |
We recently made the big leap from toying around with small diode based laser engravers to the big leagues with a proper commercial CO2 laser engraver – Trotec Speedy 100 60W. As we venture down this new path there as usual is a lot to learn along the way....
by schoonerlabs | Mar 6, 2017 | Maker Tips |
As we venture down the path of adding airbrushing to our shop skillset we have been reviewing various online resources for beginners to learn the basic ins and outs of the art. Here are some of the more useful and easy to understand beginner level videos/channels on...
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...
