Star Prototype has developed something they call vapor polishing.  It’s an interesting (and extremely dangerous) way to surface polish polycarbonate.  In the process they boil a solvent called Weldon 4 (the active ingredient being methylene chloride) and use a hose to “spray” the vapor onto the part.  After sanding the part to 1000 grit, the [...]

Here’s a unique type of pattern used to cast tall cylinders.

Of course there’s a multitude of ways to make this cut, however this is one of the more clever (and faster) ways of doing it. If your piece is big enough, you can slip it around the bandsaw to cut the inside diameter.

Yes, we can even work in concrete.  We created some Fleur De Lis medallions for a heritage building in Vancouver.  The medallions were created from an existing piece.  A mold was taken from it, and new pieces were created.  Check inside for more pictures…

Here’s a small pattern we just finished.  It will be used to create hood ornaments on Firetrucks.  The pattern is split down the center and was supplied loose (rather than mounted on a matchplate).        

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No doubt you’ve heard the term ‘cloud computing’ over the past few months.  It basically means that your files are stored on a central server rather than your own computer.  You can then access the files on any device with an internet connection.  Autodesk has brought the idea of cloud computing to their AutoCAD software [...]

To make professional-quality mortise and tenon joints, you need a woodshop full of expensive tools, decades of experience and loads of time on your hands, right? Nope

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