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Benchtop Tools
Bandsaw
bandsaw operation, blade types, and materials
Drill Press
using a drill press, drilling speeds, and tips
Disk Sander
safely working with a disk sander
Spindle Sander
sanding drum for curves and tight spaces
Combo Sander
combination disk and belt sander
Sketch Modeling
Sheets
foamcore and cardboard techniques
Foam
3D sketching with blue and pink foams
Shop Tips
Sourcing Parts & Materials
where to find stuff, both locally and online
Part Finishing
spray painting prototypes to look real
3D Printing
3D Printing: Overview
understanding 3D printers and their parts
Up Plus 2
a tiny FDM/FFF 3D printer
Prusa
DIY FDM/FFF printer made of 3D printed parts
Dimension
industrial FDM 3D printers
Objet Alaris
PolyJet printer for high fidelity/finish models
Digital Fabrication
Digital Sheets Overview
tools for working with sheets, digitally!
Laser Cutter
laser beam cutter for flat sheets
Vinyl Cutter
CNC knife primarily for sticker vinyl
Carvey
a tidy desktop CNC router
Shaper Origin
a CNC handheld router sent from the future
Handheld Tools
Power Drill
a handy tool for drilling and driving fasteners
Impact Driver
a specialized tool for driving fasteners
Jigsaw
a versatile reciprocating saw
Hand Router
grooves, complex shapes, and edge details
Dremel
rotary tool for a variety of situations
Sanding
various tools for removing tiny bits of material