While designing test fixtures for medical devices over at teampipeline.us, I’ve gained valuable industry knowledge and real-world experience that I’d like to share to help accelerate your learning curve.  In today’s golden tip, I’ll explain how 3D printed supports can actually affect functionality. This took me by surprise because generally the two tips shared when it comes to 3D print supports are to Avoid having supports in cosmetic areas that the customer will see. Try to have at least a 45-degree angle so that supports aren’t required (this is said for FDM/FFF. It’s not true for resin parts, which is the part in the video).  In the 2:30 minute video…

When you enter a hardware store to buy bolts, chances are you want to use them to connect or repair something. But if you’re sculptor and woodcarver Bobby Duke, you look at these fasteners as raw material with which you can craft some really small weaponry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1PQs0Yxauo&ab_channel=BobbyDukeArts Bobby takes a Bowie knife design made by Gil Hibben for The Expendables 2 film and miniaturizes it so it can fit onto a tiny piece of metal. Before shaping out the knife however, he has to first cut and grind away at the bolt head to flatten it out with the shank. Turning Bolt Into Workable Material With the top part of…

If you’ve ever visited a carnival before, you’ll likely have spent a disproportionately large amount of money for the amount of time you’ve been there. The rides are fun and all, but the carnival really burns a hole in your wallet through its unfair games. Back in 2017, when the world wasn’t in the throes of a pandemic, Mark Rober and his friends visited a local carnival to try all the games available. Their goal: to classify each game according to their difficulty but more importantly, find the best way to win each one. After spending a couple of days collecting data on 24 carnival games, here’s what they have…

Swings, regardless of their shapes and sizes, can remind us of our precious childhood memories. And as an adult, you probably want to give your children something to look back to once they grow up. Start it with the right swing model. Here are some of the exciting swing models with awesome features and build. They are the top-notch picks by a vast number of homeowners due to their enjoyable designs and reasonable prices. To check them out on Amazon, feel free to click the buttons below. Best Swings Comparison & Rating Swings Features 1. Y- STOP Hammock Chair Hanging Rope Swing 50 inches high 40-inch wooden bar soft polyester…

High-quality lighting makes your house look elegant and helps you see clearly in your functional area. For instance, when you are in the kitchen chopping vegetables or stirring a pot, you need lighting to provide assistance in your kitchen tasks. Besides using it under the kitchen cabinets, these lights can also be used in every cabinet you have installed in your home. You can use them in bathroom cabinets, dark basement corners, closets, or even dining areas. Most of all, under-cabinet lighting is very important as they eliminate shadows that normally form because of overhead lights. Different under-cabinet lights have distinct features. Some are rechargeable, while others require some wiring…

A dusk-to-dawn sensor light basically works by utilizing a light-sensing photocell to determine when it is time to activate and deactivate itself. With this, it doesn’t just serve as simple illumination to your home’s outdoor surroundings at night. It can also act as additional security measures that can prevent possible intrusion and theft commonly occurring during dark hours. In view of this, here are the five best dusk-to-dawn sensor lights that you might want to consider and scrutinize. They are personally picked and tested by our in-house experts to assure we could offer you the best options from the endless list in the market. Also, be sure to click on…