https://diode.zone/c/on_the_bench/videos Short regular updates about what's on my shop bench. It'll probably about machining and reproductions of machines for museum exhibits. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:55:30 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://diode.zone https://diode.zone/lazy-static/avatars/ee60bbb9-8988-4152-9bb0-453d18ee1278.jpg https://diode.zone/c/on_the_bench/videos All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://diode.zone/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder. https://diode.zone/feeds/podcast/videos.xml?videoChannelId=12234 https://diode.zone/w/g3gC6tr5FoBFSUsTrVtGCf https://diode.zone/w/g3gC6tr5FoBFSUsTrVtGCf Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:28:47 GMT After a haitus due to atmosphere both internal and external I'm at the bench for more camera parts.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Bendy brake and making gifts After a haitus due to atmosphere both internal and external I'm at the bench for more camera parts. https://diode.zone/w/3q5GqKZYJsJW5a2cqpeiyj https://diode.zone/w/3q5GqKZYJsJW5a2cqpeiyj Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:59:21 GMT One of my clients needs replacement parts for a Kodak Retina antique camera so it's time to break out the tiny metal brake.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Booping the bends One of my clients needs replacement parts for a Kodak Retina antique camera so it's time to break out the tiny metal brake. https://diode.zone/w/kENYYaoVNvMReGN4grMG5e https://diode.zone/w/kENYYaoVNvMReGN4grMG5e Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:47:50 GMT Mirock over on YT makes videos about making tools and I'm lucky enough to have one.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Neat-o protractor Mirock over on YT makes videos about making tools and I'm lucky enough to have one. https://diode.zone/w/83CGR4sBFZczdwwLhfAkhY https://diode.zone/w/83CGR4sBFZczdwwLhfAkhY Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:58:09 GMT The new lathe and mill are roughly in place so I'm finishing a few projects to get a sense of where I want to place tools, stock, metrology surfaces, etc.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Competionist The new lathe and mill are roughly in place so I'm finishing a few projects to get a sense of where I want to place tools, stock, metrology surfaces, etc. https://diode.zone/w/rnjrDnyCpRn9y8Gz8HGDLu https://diode.zone/w/rnjrDnyCpRn9y8Gz8HGDLu Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:01:11 GMT At long last I have stopped building benches! I recently brought in new tools (printer, lathe, mill) that required another shop rewhack but that's complete, now. Well, as complete as a workshop ever is.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Stop Building Benches, FFS At long last I have stopped building benches! I recently brought in new tools (printer, lathe, mill) that required another shop rewhack but that's complete, now. Well, as complete as a workshop ever is. https://diode.zone/w/8weFy2tJbUitT2sMPtbmxE https://diode.zone/w/8weFy2tJbUitT2sMPtbmxE Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:54:47 GMT Tiny Alto displays for the full sized people.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult printSandPaintShip Tiny Alto displays for the full sized people. https://diode.zone/w/g4onTcJn9jQPwE6UhyTfEC https://diode.zone/w/g4onTcJn9jQPwE6UhyTfEC Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:35:28 GMT Bye, little friend.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Post-project depression Bye, little friend. https://diode.zone/w/f4HRPenCzH3jfiSJ9LbZY4 https://diode.zone/w/f4HRPenCzH3jfiSJ9LbZY4 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:14:46 GMT They can't all be winners

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Buttons and bloops They can't all be winners https://diode.zone/w/a9HnKbCuDyaXrwQDUeCZ5C https://diode.zone/w/a9HnKbCuDyaXrwQDUeCZ5C Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:06:06 GMT Tiny Memex No.6 is starting to take shape.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult 1:6 scale desk miniature Tiny Memex No.6 is starting to take shape. https://diode.zone/w/9skQXnnBo8VUNZ1LuuGLT8 https://diode.zone/w/9skQXnnBo8VUNZ1LuuGLT8 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:46:10 GMT More progress on a 1:6 miniature of Vannevar Bush's Memex concept

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Tiny Memex glue-ups More progress on a 1:6 miniature of Vannevar Bush's Memex concept https://diode.zone/w/wpH9y3JtYovN9krJqTJaDF https://diode.zone/w/wpH9y3JtYovN9krJqTJaDF Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:20:07 GMT 3018 enclosure enfreshening

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult More like halfsday amiright? 3018 enclosure enfreshening https://diode.zone/w/cbDQx4PdZxudRv4pkcTkrL https://diode.zone/w/cbDQx4PdZxudRv4pkcTkrL Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:32:57 GMT Now that I've returned to making Tiny Memex I pulled the wee 3018 router out of storage so that it can cut wood while my other machines are busy with other materials.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Tiny enclosure for a tiny wood chips Now that I've returned to making Tiny Memex I pulled the wee 3018 router out of storage so that it can cut wood while my other machines are busy with other materials. https://diode.zone/w/pdUdkhxXhAsfa2VnVBjkY8 https://diode.zone/w/pdUdkhxXhAsfa2VnVBjkY8 Wed, 31 May 2023 17:41:42 GMT The final step in my laser bench enclosure: sending the smoke outside

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Smoke be gone The final step in my laser bench enclosure: sending the smoke outside https://diode.zone/w/ppwZDYjziKfVR41Atcxr5Z https://diode.zone/w/ppwZDYjziKfVR41Atcxr5Z Sat, 27 May 2023 20:43:39 GMT The last hump before I can somewhat safely play with this laser engraver.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Vent that smoke! The last hump before I can somewhat safely play with this laser engraver. https://diode.zone/w/1ndf2FjtJAStHnygMyNXHy https://diode.zone/w/1ndf2FjtJAStHnygMyNXHy Fri, 26 May 2023 17:46:22 GMT I want to peep the laser light show.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Laser windows (pew pew pew) I want to peep the laser light show. https://diode.zone/w/8GGisim2jMMGoQCUDRj7e3 https://diode.zone/w/8GGisim2jMMGoQCUDRj7e3 Thu, 25 May 2023 16:43:46 GMT Back at my series of 1:6 scale Memex now that the Raspberry Pi supply chain has thawed a bit.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Tiny Memex #06 of 25 Back at my series of 1:6 scale Memex now that the Raspberry Pi supply chain has thawed a bit. https://diode.zone/w/tJXVNLHF7sMqm75xtNGAi5 https://diode.zone/w/tJXVNLHF7sMqm75xtNGAi5 Wed, 24 May 2023 17:09:11 GMT It's plasticized wax, y'all.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult XenoWax: smooth and easy prototype material It's plasticized wax, y'all. https://diode.zone/w/autQqqyDF5vEKXavHqzCAf https://diode.zone/w/autQqqyDF5vEKXavHqzCAf Tue, 23 May 2023 16:15:48 GMT I scored a wee multipurpose machine tool called the Unimat SL 1000, made in Austria.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult New tiny machine day! I scored a wee multipurpose machine tool called the Unimat SL 1000, made in Austria. https://diode.zone/w/9u6y26QrPvjbQZsX2aV8rA https://diode.zone/w/9u6y26QrPvjbQZsX2aV8rA Fri, 19 May 2023 17:47:36 GMT OSH Cut lasered out a few parts that I will file and bend into shape for use in the racking mechanism of antique cameras.

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Wee racking system part OSH Cut lasered out a few parts that I will file and bend into shape for use in the racking mechanism of antique cameras. https://diode.zone/w/uB8YxAgy5kbTZGewu73XcX https://diode.zone/w/uB8YxAgy5kbTZGewu73XcX Thu, 18 May 2023 17:51:13 GMT Hoo wow I don't know how people use these things without enclosures. So much smoke!

]]> On the Bench Science & Technology nonadult Ding dang laser goes into the bench! Hoo wow I don't know how people use these things without enclosures. So much smoke!