The Shop
As you know, I like to make anything and I am planning to put a shop together. Having a shop that could produce anything would allow you to change production or products on a dime to suit a forever changing market. This prompts me to ask a few questions.
· What is the minimal amount of equipment I can have and still make everything?
· How compact could you make a shop for an at home operation?
· How much can I scale down equipment and maintain its function?
· If I was to start from zero money (not a big stretch), which equipment would I save up for first?
Its obvious there would be many variations of this list according to what could bring in money the soonest for each person. Opportunity and capacity would alter equipment priorities, especially if your endeavors are funding your collection of equipment. hand tools will not be included.
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The equipment list
Setting-up shop to build anything when you are starting with nothing
CAD PC
CAD is where this whole thing begins. We will be discussing the importance of selecting a pc to run the software that will generate your designs. We will take a look at what types of 3-d software is out there, price ranges, and processing needs.
Darrick Medina
3-D Printer
The 3d printer is a tool that is highly under rated and over rated at the same time. This section will take a look at the practical use and profit capabilities of a 3d printer. We will also discuss the quality and product design elements of the printer capabilities.
Post coming soon*
3D Scanner
A 3d scanner will open new doors in manufacturing. we will be looking into the benefits and mechanical advancement of having an affordable quality Scanner
Post is scheduled May 01/2023
3dmakerpro.globle
40w Laser system
Power Tools
In this post we will be highlighting the tool selections that could really step-up your manufacturing game. We will look at multi purpose/cross functional tooling as well as more equipment versus accessory attachment.
Post is scheduled April 24/2023
Stuart
don't get obsessed
Drill Press
This will be an upgrade to your power tools. This post will discuss the many uses for a drill press and necessary power needed to make it serve you well.
Post is scheduled May 8/2023
"I like to think of it as a powered spindle"
Bandsaw
The bandsaw can be an incredible tool if you can take advantage of its multiple uses.
Post is scheduled May 15/2023
Farrier Products
It does that too?
Air compressor
This one is pretty obvious, but there may be some points to choosing the right compressor that aren't being considered.
Post is scheduled May 22/2023
Its gonna blow
casting equipment
Now were talking. Time to turn up the heat and cast 3D prints into new materials.
Post is scheduled May 29/2023
The finer things in life
Blasting Cabinet
We are going to clean up some castings. What else can we do with it?
Post is scheduled June 05/2023
SHOP FOX
Be abrasive
Welding equipment
Time to get under the hood and lock it down. We will take a look at requirements and keeping it simple.
Post is scheduled June 12/2023
SSimder
Hey Sparky!
Plasma/Laser
Metal sheets are used everywhere. on this post I will take you on a personal walk through on how I have used plasma and lasers.
Post is scheduled June 19/2023
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In the sheets with Darrick Medina
Press Break
The press break completes the sheet metal side of our capabilities. Lets make sure it will serves you on multiple levels.
Post is scheduled June 26/2023
Get bent
Manual Mill
The birth of a machine shop. The knee mill is the most versatile machine out there with the ability to replicate itself. What is it worth and what can it do for you?
Post is scheduled July 03/2023
Take a knee
Manual Lathe
Now we have a machine shop. Turning and Milling are the most common forms of part production. This post will discuss the capabilities and features of the manual lathe.
Post is scheduled July 10/2023
Things are taking a turn
CNC Mill
The CNC puts the fun in function when you can produce quantities with quality. We will be taking a look at capabilities and additional axis.
Post is scheduled July 17/2023
STANDARD
The things we tolerate
CNC Lathe
The CNC Turning is the production king. Bar Feeders, Part Catchers, and live tooling make for reliable workhorses.
Post is scheduled July 24/2023
STANDARD
spin cycle