21 September 2026
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This afternoon Jane had the same problem her key bow (what I think is the technical term for the bit that doesn’t go into the lock) as I had last November. The original gave way and she was struggling to … Continue reading
20 September 2026
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Yesterday afternoon, I printed off a couple of things in preparation for the evening’s gig. One was a case to hold a single 9V battery. I was going to be playing my Ibanez bass, which needs a battery, but trying … Continue reading
6 September 2026
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I’m painting some wood for outdoor use and I’ve got a big tub of fence paint that I’ve used for my shed and one or two other things. However, it needs some stirring and I decided to print off an … Continue reading
29 August 2026
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This morning we were helping with a work party at church and one of the tasks was cleaning all of the children’s toys. One was a toy kitchen and I spotted that the latch for one of the doors had … Continue reading
27 August 2026
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Sometimes in 3D design, you want the opposite of the smooth shapes I mentioned earlier this week. It can even be, as it was for me, another stage of the same project. Depending on your software, it may be easy, … Continue reading
25 August 2026
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This evening I’ve been working on some 3D design where I’m trying to create a moderately complex shape with a degree of rounding. I already had the basic design worked out in Inkscape but, if you simply import an SVG … Continue reading
20 August 2026
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A little while ago, I purchased a handheld airblower. It is the kind of thing often used for dusting electronics and I preferred the idea of a rechargeable one as opposed to the aerosol type. I think it will be … Continue reading
28 July 2026
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A safety feature of spice grinders and coffee grinders is an interlock tab, which means the motor will only run when the button is pressed and the lid is held down. It is a good idea because it means you … Continue reading
20 July 2026
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3D printing is great for producing useful things that meet all sorts of needs. However, there is a certain amount of plastic waste that gets generated: failed prints, the “printer poop” (extrusions for priming the nozzle, etc) and, often overlooked, … Continue reading
25 May 2026
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It is useful having a pen available in the kitchen and, for quite a while, I’ve been keeping a biro on the fridge using a magnet held on with an elastic band wrapped round several times. It has been a … Continue reading