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Tenon jig

Tenon jig

Overview This jig is designed to cut tenons on the table saw. See here for an in-depth overview of the tenon jig. Setup & use The tenon jig can be found in the front room of the workshop against the back wall (behind the jointer). It should be returned there after use. Unplug the table …

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Crosscut sled

This sled is designed to safely make crosscuts while supporting both sides of the piece (the keeper and the discard sides). Setup Unplug the table saw Remove the yellow throat plate Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the two nuts which clamp the blade guard Remove the blade guard and re-tighten the nuts so they …

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Bubble Lights

Building lighting effects for an aquatically-themed NYE party in SF. [[File:2010-12-07_21-13-03_593.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Starting with some uneven, scuffed, and out-of-spec scrap polycarbonate tubing aquired cheaply from [http://www.flowtoys.com/ Flow Toys], I found the most efficient size and set up a jig on the [[radial arm saw]].]] [[File:2010-12-07_21-13-14_356.jpg|thumb|600px|center|I screwed some scrap wood directly to the MDF deck of the saw, …

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As-built Reference

I’ve started an As-Built in Sketchup to facilitate space planning. I currently have only the lower floor done, and only what I could reach without a ladder. Feel free to use it to develop design ideas, there are plenty of drop-in components (such as shop tools) available online. [http://sketchup.google.com/ Sketchup is available here.] Here’s the …

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The Hand

Overview The Hand is a system for detecting when your hard disk has been used without your knowledge. Sometimes this happens when the disk is copied surreptitiously. The Name “Talk to The Hand.” Theory of Operation Modern hard disks include diagnostic sensors and logs which are used to predict if the disk may be about …

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Solar Workshop

A public class in building small solar power systems will be held on Saturday April 23rd, starting at 11am. No pre-registration is required. Payment for materials can be made with cash or preferably by paypal. You’ll learn how to build anything from a solar powered bike light, to an emergency power charger, to taking your …

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Carbon Fiber Composites

Wet Layup Molded Snowmobile Hood Foam Core Vacuum Bagged CF platforms pedals vacuum bagged Infusion Infusion tutorial video Uses a catch pot rather than another system. One sided mold. Aircraft bulkhead Uses a Soric Fabric honeycomb core. Car hood (Part 1) Excellent series on CF infusion methods. Pre-Preg [Dead link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_tDQTgdsCg Make your own (auto-clav) …

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