My broad category that envelopes mostly woodworking, but also captures some of my CNC and CO2 Laser posts.
Is Purpleheart Wood a choice for woodworking projects? Let me start by saying, as a woodworker, you just have to be enamored by the beauty of some hardwoods. We all grew up coloring trees with our super fat Crayola Brown Crayon. Who knew that their were colors like Purpleheart, Bloodwood, Canarywood or Tulipwood. Unfortunately, sometimes […]
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Top 3 Beginner CNC Bits Choosing your first three CNC bits can be daunting, in this article I try to demystify that problem and introduce you to three beginner CNC bits I would recommend starting with. What is a beginner CNC Bit? Ultimately there is no such thing. There is not bit with training
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Picture of a TEAM of Boy Scouts on top of “old Baldy” at Philmont. We went with the intent of “character does matter,” as our motto. Why we need the Travis Manion Foundation? The Travis Manion Foundation’s goal is to “empower individuals to unite communities,” doing this by training and developing role models (veterans
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Small Business Tax Deductions & Write-Offs (2023) This article is a list if items that several groups of small business mastermind groups came up with from my poll question, what do you deduct or write-off in your woodworking, CNC milling or Laser etching small business? It feels wrong to be writing about taxes, but
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These are the best 3 Surfacing Bits for hobbyist CNC I have used in 2023. After a while in an industry, you start to realize… I know stuff, and other people tend to gravitate to me for knowledge. To me this is one of those areas I can help in the CNC machining world. Our
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My top 7 favorite CNC bits! I recommend specific bits below when talking about my top 7 favorite (and best) CNC bits, but in a broader view they are; 1/4″ Down Cut Bit, 1/8″ Down Cut Bit, Taper Angle Ball Nose Bit, Core Box Bit, Two types of 90 degree V Carve Bits,
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Picture of an Amana Tool 51454-Z CNC, SC Spiral O Single Flute, ZrN Coated Aluminum Cutting Bit. What is an O flute CNC bit and WHY would I want to use it? An O (not zero) flute CNC router bit is a bit that is specifically designed to enhance certain materials machinability. Ouch, what
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Stoic Strategies for the Woodworker I personally love woodworking, but in the art form I have recognized that it creates strengths in me, and I believe it does this through Stoic principles. As an Army Vet that has been through some really hard times, the growth of good emotions and principles is great for me
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Today I just wanted to discuss, in my opinion, the top 3 CNC softwares on the market in 2023. And just so you know, my opinion will probably shock you on the best overall. So, the credentials first. I am a small business that makes money “mostly” off of designs I create off of CNC
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A list Veteran Organizations I appreciate! Hey everyone, just taking another moment to share with others. This blog is about my experiences with a few Veteran organizations. If you are a Vet and you meet their qualifications, please check them out. These are in no particular order, actually a little randomized as not to
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