Stuff What I Made

Sometimes when CNC machining it makes sense for the program zero to be directly on some existing circular feature. To measure this position you need to be able to hold a dial test indicator concentric with the spindle, using some kind of holder. [Read More]

When I originally refurbished my flat one of the things that I installed was an internet enabled thermostat, meaning that among other things I could turn my heating on and off remotely. By 2023, the Heatmiser unit that I had was showing its age though, so I upgraded to a Google Nest. [Read More]

Does this count as making? [Read More]

I bought a Mitutoyo dial indicator to replace the shitty cheap one I had been using. I didn’t pay full price, getting it second hand from eBay – it didn’t come with a case. [Read More]

Intending to build a couple of wheels, and despite having built at least a dozen wheels before, I thought I might get myself a cheap spoke tension meter. [Read More]