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Fix Broken Loops Hygromancer Report Eager Intern Makes Mistakes - So Did We ----- FUNDRAISER!! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-rust-belt-robotics-team-424-get-to-the-world-championship ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- StarLink: use my referral code and get a free month: https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-9045609-12906-49 ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. ----- Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Kids Learning The Skillz & Making Robots - ( @frc424rustbeltrobotics on YT and IG) Guest: Tucker Holladay ! Update: Project Hygromancer ----- FUNDRAISER!! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-rust-belt-robotics-team-424-get-to-the-world-championship ----- ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- StarLink: use my referral code and get a free month: https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-9045609-12906-49 ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. ----- Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Very Helpful Eager Interns Trigger-Order Strategy Special Guest: John Grimsmo! @JohnGrimsmo https://grimsmoknives.com/ ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- StarLink: use my referral code and get a free month: https://starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-DF-9045609-12906-49 ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. ----- Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

De-Magnetization: That's Hysterical! 3DP: When PLA Just Can't Take The Heat Satellite Internet For Your Bag? Yup! ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- StarLink: use my referral code and get a free month: https://starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-DF-9045609-12906-49 The StarLink battery I bought: https://amzn.to/3NjcrZF Safety FlipFlops!! https://www.kineticprecision.com/purchase/kp-safety-flip-flops Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Where's the Filament? Drawings & Schematics Are Graphic Novels Your Stories, Queries, And Epiphanies... ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Troubleshooting: Why it Won't Stay Shot! 3DP: What's Old Is New, And In Stock Monochromia Update - PFG Stones Sightings ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Safety Margin Is Invisible Computer Updates Are Good! Right?!? Your Real-Time Comments, Quips, Corollaries ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Snowpocolypse - Survived -- It was a doozy, and more marked by the size of it's real estate than the depth of the snow. But, it was plenty. Influencer Or Influenza? Well... -- I have been told I have a Type A personality, but I think I heard wrong. I went down for the count, but I am back... and I am FLAT. Your Questions, Comments, and Quips ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Engineer v. Machinist: Can't We Just Talk? Reducing Costs Without Performance Loss Your Live Questions, Quips, And Comments HF Filter Design and Computer Simulation, Randal W. Whea: https://amzn.to/4jJVkM6 https://www.automationdirect.com https://us.misumi-ec.com/ ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Magnets, Microwaves, And Metals Materials For Practical Electromagnetic Parts Your Questions, Comments, Quips... LIVE! ----- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferromagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrimagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiferromagnetism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_effect ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

HNY 2026! How Do You Track Goals? - - Software? Pen and paper? Special Paper? Let's discuss... Did We Just Solve International Shipping? - - Yeah, I didn't believe it either. Shipments to the west coast of Canada delivered under 24 hours from dropoff?!? Hong Kong... Ireland... the contrast with the struggles before are stark. But, it's ... different. A Fine Mesh We've Gotten Into! - - The Meshtastic communications system to be precise. It's pretty amazing, cheap, and may provide some cool telemetry solutions! ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

COOLANT: Chemistry And Economics Choosing, Using, And Disposing Guests: John Saunders, Carl Tauber ( @saundersmachineworks on YT ) ( Carl: deflagreat on IG) ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join us as we present Robin Renzetti ( @ROBRENZ ) and Tom Lipton ( @oxtoolco ) an interesting problem-solving challenge, and watch as they go through the process of formulating a solution. The Process is the Prize!! Bring snacks and your own pencil and paper. ----- Audio podcast available on your favorite podcast catcher!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

3D Scanning! From IRL to STL Guest: Adam Brunette, MHM Machine Works Your Live Questions, Comments and Quips ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Designing An Optical Flat Measurement Station With DFT Fringe Software & Sodium Lamp Illumination Guest: Cyrus Lloyd (Cylo’s Garage) ( @cylosgarage ) ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Protect Your Data, Locate Your Parts The Answer Is Always 1 2 3 Your Comments, Quips, & Queries ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hand-Lapping With Arthur Rightus Living A Balanced Life Your Comments, Questions, and Quips... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Making Haste Slowly With 17-Pound Laps H2D Bed Anisotropic Heating Noticed NOTE NEW TIME: 1400 ET, 1900 UTC ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Programming Automated Systems My Buddy ChatGPT - Believable Or Reliable? Your Input, Output, And Log Files... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Robots Provide AMAA!! Ask Me Almost Anything - Submit questions via chat on YouTube, Discord, Instagram DM, Threads DM, or contact form at pfg.gg/contact. Don't expect treats like this all the time. Updates: LowFlow Drying, Hygrometer, More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

(Iterate (Iterate (Iterate))) - Are We There Yet? Mechanicals, Electronics, Software Of DRY Your Comments, Quips, And Questions... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

While My Compressor Gently Weeps The Physics of Air System Moisture New KP Hygrometer For The LowFlow System ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Home Assistant: Measure And Automate! Dry Air System Success: You Can Buy Holes! Your Questions, Quips, And Comments... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dessicants DELETED, Filament Still Dry! Aperiodic Updates Your Questions, Quips, And Comments ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Fighting Fusion... And Winning! -- Tricks I learned from John Saunders solved my problem. Aperiodic Non-Chiral Monotile Lap Grooves -- Big words, fun tiles ... which are mathematical marvels and they MAY be a solution to improved lapping. SPECIAL GUEST: Craig S. Kaplan, Professor of Mathematics, Waterloo University. Thank you, sir. #ILoveLathe -- A tribute to Saunders Lathe Works with tongue firmly in cheek. :-) ----- I Love Lathe: https://youtu.be/J8K9e0s8N1E and pfg.gg/lathe Saunders Machine Works: https://saundersmachineworks.com/ The Hat: https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/~csk/hat/ Craig's personal Story: https://isohedral.ca/aperiodic-monotiles/ Discovery of the Aperiodic Monotile - Numberphile https://youtu.be/_ZS3Oqg1AX0?si=qkuZ1wenXla1vMx1 How a Hobbyist Solved a 50-Year-Old Math Problem (Einstein Tile): https://youtu.be/A1BhOVW8qZU?si=st5rbRoI4SSDKYPF Aperiodic Monotile - Mad as a Hat https://youtu.be/vtpswcAfWiI?si=JYU0g1y-SWZxcgHF ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) ----- Contains music from "I Love Trash" by Oscar The Grouch. This video is not monetized. Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

3DP: PETG As Support Interface For PLA And Experimental Matrix Results Strong Base For Prime Towers ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

OK, OK, I Bought One: The Bambu H2D Business Justification Required? Long Cycles Need Reliability ----- Erik's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Erik-not-Eric Toolroom Takeover 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgYIq9pfENw ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cautious Setup Means Easy Production Use Awesome Suppliers, Dump The Rest Toolroom Takeover 2025 Is Coming! ----- Erik's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Erik-not-Eric Toolroom Takeover 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgYIq9pfENw ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Time-Sharing Equipment? - If your friend's shop is nearby... could be a great idea. How Many Simultaneous Robots? - Especially in the one-person shop, the more, the betterer! Why Did My Steel Quote Go DOWN? - A mystery. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When Is Randomness Your Friend? Why Chatter Ain't Random. Your Comments, Questions And Quips... Live! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Big Lap Update, Urgent 3DP, PETG & PLA? On Average, Everything is Average Your Live Questions, Comments And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Big Lap Update, Urgent 3DP, PETG & PLA? From Making Things to Making Money Your Live Questions, Comments And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Use Up The Tooling. Wear Out The Machines. Big 8-inch Laps For More Flatosity A special surprise visit LIVE from Stan Zinkowski at the Bar-Z Summer Bash "X" !!! Your Questions, Comments, Updates ----- Raw lap material: https://www.mcmaster.com/8588T25/ Example - 3 micron diamond lapping slurry: https://www.mcmaster.com/4857A47/ ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hey... Can We Torque? - Why We Measure It NASA's Definition Of "Snug" https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20170003491 ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're Gonna Need Bigger ... Everything - A customer request for precision hand lapping of 6-inch platens forces bigger flatosity. Thoughts on what's different from 3-inches. Report On My Visit With Russell Optics - A trip to Vermont yields a new tool for the shop, and new friends in another Flat Cave. Giveaway Drawing, Your Questions and More! - We pick the winners for the four McMaster Catalogs. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Guest: Adam Balogh, Laney College! Diamond Turning and Micromachining Updates, Giveaways, Questions, And More! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When P1 = R1: The Cost Of Prototyping - When you only have one shot at building it, you kinda wanna get it right the first time. What are some strategies to do that? When to recognize that prototyping may be cheaper than computer simulation, and when it is not. Thoughts On Process Tuning - How many variables do you control? Is it really optimal to change only one thing at a time when searching for the optimal process (not product)? Another McMaster Catalog Giveaway - Yes, we are doing it again, this time with the donation of FOUR yellow books. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Your Lathe Is Killing Your WiFi - Let's Fix It Never Use This Hand Tool In The Shop Your Comments, Questions, and More! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are joined by Brandon from Inheritance Machining! If you haven't watched his videos you need to. His channel is https://www.youtube.com/InheritanceMachining . Come join us and celebrate the start of Spring! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Polyvinyl Acetate: It's Not Just For Elmer - For the first time, I experimented with PVAc, as supplied in the Bambu Lab "glue". I was pleasantly surprised, and came up with a way to use it without guesswork. More On IR Temperature Measurement - Yeah, Doug's right. There is more to it. Reflectance, Absorbance and Transmission. What's it all mean, and why do we care after we spent all this money on cool instruments? ChatGPT: LLM, Yes. Expert System, No. - It's not a panacea, and it also should not be ignored. It's a useful tool when used properly. We explain simply, and proceed cautiously. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Scalable 3DP Farming Module - A client's needs converged with KP needs, and 3D printing capabilities have expanded. And can expand more. Thermal Imaging - A New Tool, Many Uses - An antenna-related project suggested that a thermal imager would be a good tool. Then we found many other uses. Do you have old wall warts with transformers in them? Yah.... tune in. What Is Emissivity? - Before you trust the temperature measurements from your brand new thermal imager, or even your "laser thermometer", we need to talk about emissivity. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Standards And Calibration In The Small Shop - How calibration works, and how to get traceable to NIST. Where do Standards come from? What is good enough? Starting A Business: How Much To Charge? - We discuss some guidelines and pitfalls of setting rates. The most common mistakes of the new business owner. 3DP Update, Your Questions, And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Big Machine, Tiny Tools - I was asked by a friend of mine to do a repair of a transaxle for his truck, in which a bolt had been broken off. Of course, the transaxle was less than three inches long. Navigating Turbulence - A lesson from my flying history. Keeping the shiny side up and the rubber side down. Seems appropriate. Bevels, Washers, Centers.... Oh, My! - We clean up some loose ends, and start trouble in smaller doses. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Shop Organization: Pieces, Paths, Power - How do you organize your shop? We discuss various systems. McMaster-Carr Catalog Drawing - Who will win? Did you get your entry in? Follow-ups, Your Questions, and More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Countersinks: Oh, What A Relief It Needs! - I bought a set of countersinks that... well... sucked. So I learned how to re-grind them with my equipment, and learned a bunch. Then, I had a failure with a known-good one... and learned MORE!! Successful Teeny-Weeny Form 4 SLA Parts - For one of my antenna consulting gigs, I needed some little parts which I figured I can make on my FormLabs Form 4 resin printer. I was right!! McMaster-Carr Catalog Giveaway Details! - We explain how to enter the giveaway, and will announce the winner in the next PFG.Live!! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Soldering: Alloys, Eutectics, Fluxes Planning For Not Crashing Your Questions, Comments, and More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Two Guys And A Pencil - The Problem Process No. 1 Robin Renzetti and Tom Lipton are presented with a problem they have not seen in advance. We have the privilege of watching them solve it, or at least try to. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cyanoacrylate Management - An awesome tool in the shop, cyanoacrylates have some do's and don'ts, and ways to optimize their use. Spencer's CA management trays. Safety tips. Know Your Envelope Of Action - Ask a machinist about their milling machine, and you will no doubt hear about it's work envelope. How about your's? Upcoming Events, Your Questions, & More... - Do we finally have a date for the awesome event called the "Problem Process"?? Tune in! ----- Recommended videos: Goobertown Hobbies: Chemistry Ph.D. Explains how Super Glue Actually Works. - https://youtu.be/1hY1jyGNzIo?si=nqZsc7o96nu_1GXz Veritasium: Why Super Glue Is Perfect For Gluing Skin - https://youtu.be/Ni82f1-cAXg?si=pcE6u61UaR1iVovz See also the Cyanoacrylates section at pfg.gg/links , toward the bottom. Robin likes Starbond: https://amzn.to/4jJ5FaC See also: https://starbond.com Spencer likes Bob Smith Industries: https://amzn.to/4hjyjha See also: https://bsi-inc.com/ ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Collet What You Will: The Many Types - With all the different collets available, it's confusing. Isn't the good ole' 5C collet all you need. Um, no. A Blivet In Three Ops: Engineer vs. Machinist - Boy you should hear the arguments between the engineer upstairs and the machinist downstairs. They have the same goal, don't they? Specialization: Was Heinlein Right? “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” ― Robert A. Heinlein ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Focus Is Critical - It's critical for laser cutting, and it's critical for YOU and your business. When Vendors Get Acquired, Beware. - The story of vendor relationships, and it has a happy ending. Resistance is not futile. New Toys, Your Questions, And More... - We get a new toy for the shop, it finally snowed, and hope... there is always hope. ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, below. Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links Follow me on Instagram at "spencer_webb_nh". ("PFG Stones®" is a registered trademark of Kinetic Precision) Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/