https://www.prenticefabrication.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-06-14 https://www.prenticefabrication.com/blog/cncmachining monthly 0.5 2023-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687550432840-ADFA27PNT4C31RLRQ1AB/Tormach.jpg Blog - CNC Machining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686928349172-Z37E836OA0JTLTS511RX/20221118_071405.jpg Blog - CNC Machining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686928338208-8C3XYUO8AU15SYIWRN0J/20221118_135104.jpg Blog - CNC Machining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686928339396-XQR6BXCGGJCH4FWYVUOH/20221208_152631.jpg Blog - CNC Machining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/9359af3b-5832-4dd7-a31d-27be74ee859b/Tool+library+%282%29.jpg Blog - CNC Machining Creating My Tool Library: The tool library feature enabled me to create a custom library that I can streamline to all of my classes for cutting aluminum. With each tool I created, I would associate multiple cutting data parameters (feeds, speeds, & tool lengths) from the physical tooling I assembled beforehand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/460f0ded-c899-4b7d-bc76-c57ef4d87adc/Fusion+snip.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - Creating a Setup: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/12a09ef0-a9d3-417a-b6a2-1b00c95c60f6/Creating+Toolpaths.JPG Blog - CNC Machining - Creating a Tool-Path: Most of the tool-paths for milling/drilling in Fusion 360 consist of five separate setup tabs: Tool, Geometry, Heights, Passes, & Linking. Below are some of the more common tool-path operations that I found myself using the most. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1033c893-5523-41a2-b341-57732ab7aa21/Fusion+snip+2.JPG Blog - CNC Machining - Simulating Toolpaths I found that using this feature in Fusion 360 is a simple, easy, and accurate way to check that toolpaths are accurate and safe to run on our CNC milling machine. Each toolpath created is color coded for better visuals and makes manufacturing decisions easier for the user. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/39ccd35d-6cef-48fb-bfe9-e22691531f26/Fusion+snip+3.JPG Blog - CNC Machining - Post Processing The Post Process tool converts any or all toolpath operations into a language (G-Code) that a CNC machine can understand. This .NC file created is then exported from Fusion 360 so it can be transferred to a CNC controller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/a7fe4b21-b3a2-46bb-8f81-06d927125478/Pathpilot.JPG Blog - CNC Machining Tormach machines have their own unique CNC controller called PathPilot. This software is what runs the G-code files and supports simultaneous motions of up to 4 axes. Since this is the first Tormach machine I’ve used, I had to learn their PathPilot software from a blank slate. I found the software easy to learn and a perfect program to expose beginners into understanding G-code. It has an intuitive touchscreen interface with overriding knobs, and has a great capability in conversational programming that lets you create programs at the machine without using Fusion 360. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/c98e8b70-48be-4152-85c5-579c34976610/Reference+Mill.JPG Blog - CNC Machining Referencing the Machine The axes should be referenced to their home limit switches before performing any operations on the milling machine. Each axis can be referenced by pressing the “REF” buttons on PathPilot. The mill will move to its limit positions and it is advised to reference the Z-axis first to raise the head as far as possible from the work piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/9dd1b38f-924e-48b6-a682-2a3a71b025d8/Pathpilot+Tool+Library.JPG Blog - CNC Machining Creating My Tool Library: One of the first tasks I had to do was translating my Fusion360 tool library into PathPilot’s tool library. I simply plugged in all of the tool descriptions, part numbers, and diameters into their appropriate tool number slots in the offsets menu. The tool lengths however, needed to be measured on Tormach’s machine using their Electronic Tool Setter (ETS) device shown below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/ffe53230-725a-4bdf-bfe6-ae9431dcc8e8/ETS.JPG Blog - CNC Machining Setting the Tool Length Offsets (Using Electronic Tool Setter) An Electronic Tool Setter (ETS) is a device that sits on your machine table and acts as a switch, telling the PathPilot software when a tool touches the top of the ETS. The “offset” that is recorded is the height difference between the tip of the tooling and the face of the spindle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/70db3197-eb68-4a99-9441-ba02d4554635/passive+probe.jpg Blog - CNC Machining Setting the Work Coordinate System (Using Passive Probe) The work coordinate system is determined when you design your toolpaths in your CAD program. Usually the origin is set at the top center or the top back left corner of the part, but this is not necessary. I always make sure to set the work coordinate system on the machine to correspond to the work coordinate system set in the toolpath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/ed5b5585-f8bf-4528-a413-b2c1ff567d7f/Probe+tab+1.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/2672b43c-a426-430f-ad99-2230a945ebe3/probe+tab+2.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/41eec12c-69d4-4a5f-8a41-b3038800a648/load+gcode.JPG Blog - CNC Machining Loading G-Code For my classroom procedure, a USB flash drive with the included .NC file will be inserted into the machine. I select my file on the USB window, and then click COPY FROM USB, which transfers it to my chosen location on the hard drive window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/bb315874-de00-4190-81d7-3a873118496a/Tooling+1.jpg Blog - CNC Machining Assembling Tool Holders (BT30) All of the cutting tools I needed to use had to be mounted into the holder and tightened so it does not move or vibrate during machining. “BT” holders have a symmetrical taper around the spindle axis. This gives the BT tooling greater stability and balance at high speeds. I prepared the tooling by assembling the custom head onto the face mill bit, the ER20 collet heads onto our square end mills & chamfer bits, and our drill chuck heads onto our drill bits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687815368584-7G8ECQFZGANQ1RXUX7XB/BT30+Diagram.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - BT30 Diagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687815370996-Z73T3AX602OIQ5LB0MN7/Tooling+2.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - BT30 Tightening Jig https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687815371306-QRSJ8WNPZVNS286SZSVU/Tooling+3.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - Face Mill Bit inside Custom Holder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687815373753-MOOKUGLAMS8M4O2Q1SH0/Tooling+4.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - Endmill Bits inside ER20 Collets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687815374115-WMUGFBCMCN704II3RE2I/Tooling+5.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - Chamfer/Spot Drills inside ER20 Collets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687815375804-NY14K3NJOLXG4VWLI6ET/Tooling+6.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - Drill Bits inside Drill Chucks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/da555401-8eb1-42ce-b628-b2a89c52b87b/VersaGrip+Jaws.jpg Blog - CNC Machining Work Holding (VersaGrip Vice Jaws) To add to the versitility of machining different shapes of stock, I thought it would be best to try Tormach’s “VersaGrip™ Vise Jaws - Mitee-Bite” which would be compatible with our 5in CNC Vice. This system can accommodate a wide range of part sizes as well as holding multiple parts in a single cycle. The hardened jaws has penetrating teeth designed to bite into your workpiece, preventing lateral and horizontal movement. More importantly for me, these grips will hold circular stock so that my first project ideas were more feasible to create lessons from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/0064c19c-233e-41f5-978b-bb6f868c6c49/Fab+Lab+Projects.jpg Blog - CNC Machining - Creating New Lessons & Project Ideas This was the time to take everything that I’ve learned for the past six months and apply them into my Fab Lab classes. I wanted to focus on simple projects that were made from aluminum to guide my classes through the process of designing 3D models, creating tool-path simulations, and operating our Tormach CNC milling machine. Below is a link to Section 2.3 of my new 2023 Fab Lab curriculum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/45a30678-77e0-4b6e-8c98-6267e16b6ea9/Battlebot+drawing+1.JPG Blog - CNC Machining - BattleBots During the 2022-2023 school year, I helped instruct the Trinity BattleBot class in creating the aluminum frame components on our new Tormach CNC milling machine. We were also able to manufacture spare components for our Finals competition to easily swap out parts between battles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687556322831-XSC4UEY71ML8ZP2LDR6X/Hurricane%2BBattlebot.jpg Blog - CNC Machining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687556321794-APY5F7PWU8W9LISQR3MV/Battlebot+Piece.jpg Blog - CNC Machining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687556322039-9JTUEB4C0IR1X454YKFM/Battlebot+Piece+2.jpg Blog - CNC Machining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687556322590-35RS5MRLS0Z7U5L5JT8Y/Battlebot%2BFrame%2BPieces.jpg Blog - CNC Machining https://www.prenticefabrication.com/blog/truck-audio-fabrication monthly 0.5 2021-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610206501908-3KN6D80A9GQPBNFFR23K/gladiator.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication As a maker, I’ve always been a fan of the modular and customizable design of the Jeep platform, which has led me to purchasing a Jeep Gladiator in December of 2020. Once I got the utilitarian vehicle that I’ve always wanted, I knew that upgrading its audio system would be the first of many Fab Lab endeavors I wanted to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1608163384233-13TJXDYXJN92ML86L5XH/jeepgladbackseat2.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication - Factory Under Seat Storage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610130445357-FX0EN3ZVOON5BY9DZCP4/Ohm%2527s%2Blaw%2Bedited.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication - Applying Ohm’s Law Knowing both the subwoofers total 400 watt RMS power rating (P) & their combined 2 ohm resistance (R), I only needed to find the correct amount of voltage (V) that the subwoofers can safely handle from the 500 watt RMS mono amplifier. V = √ (PxR) = √ (400x2) = √ (800) V = 28.28 Volts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610305827533-HN1HZSHZ6Y2EK8JP41LC/Multimeter%2Beditied.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication - Measuring Voltage Gain To prepare this test, I turned off any sound settings that boosts either the treble or bass from my radio head unit, along with setting its volume to about 80%. The subwoofers cannot be connected at this point due to risk of overpowering them. By connecting my digital multimeter to the amplifier’s speaker terminals, I carefully adjusted the voltage gain of the amplifier to approximately 28.28 volts while playing a flat bass tone of around 50 hertz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610207304404-8KBQFML7CKH67YRLVWC8/Moded+Wire+Schematic+2.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication I was able to use the diagram from my Alpine radio manual to make a few provisions in helping me layout my future setup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610207490698-ZWICUMM7QUT8QIT99HXI/Sub+Box+Design+1.JPG Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610207485727-SCQBY92KOU760C20LW1S/Sub+Box+Drawing+1.JPG Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610295228883-H3RSE3RS6X2EB42Y7D6V/Sub%2BBox%2BVector%2BLayout.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication Vector Design Layout (CorelDRAW) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610293267853-BPM1TMFP68A7JCR6KS5A/Sub%2BBox%2BToolpath%2BLayout.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication CNC Tool-Pathing Layout (Vectric Aspire) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610543978810-9336TRWGH3C4QOIC05L7/cnc+milled+sub+box.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610544004102-OL2AQ52B0HP2UF4N82UX/prototype1.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610544004722-DDEUMW2CGICCWAS798H9/prototype2.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610544006966-UX2X35G8B3OIVQPVAP65/prototype3.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610544898460-CJRBANEMGDLVW0AC2MS9/revision1.jpg Blog - Truck Audio Fabrication - Design Revision The only design flaw on my prototype was not accommodating the height for the amplifier. I only needed to re-design the top 3 layers which I used to better “nest” the amplifier deeper into the box. 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The aluminum rail design provided with the CNC was not smooth or flat enough to allow this feature. I decided to then design a cast acrylic bed, that can be bolted on to provide a flat surface for the tape to stick onto. This design would also prove useful by showing laser engraved marks which I could line up blank circuit boards to for mass production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585073844003-TCCPFAEQ5VMQVU4XQWVT/Fab+Modules.jpg Blog - Electronics Production - Using Fab Modules www.fabmodules.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585160341464-DF9JZ7Z7TA7PRGJX1CSI/black%2Bwhite.jpg Blog - Electronics Production https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585160371284-W5WFCE3J8RMJ85UZC511/tracing.jpg Blog - Electronics Production https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585087421351-75KYHQN2V8KQTMQZ13TI/GRBL+Control.jpg Blog - Electronics Production https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585075714523-IIJ1LNAMMZHC7WUT8RC3/Arduino+clone.jpg Blog - Electronics Production - Fabricated Micro-controller Personalized, CNC milled microcontroller PCB with lasercut/3D printed casings. Runs off of Arduino software a an UNO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585074968024-D1SY9P6WACW85RXF3SKB/heat%2Bswitch%2B2.jpg Blog - Electronics Production - Heat/Light Activated Switch Temperature activated switch that can also act as light activated by swapping one sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585074581434-IAKBVERJA3TEOPMXDCEF/heat+switch.jpg Blog - Electronics Production - Heat/Light Activated Switch Temperature activated switch that can also act as light activated by swapping one sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585075841263-IX6KIS7GWMJJNAS6W18M/Speaker%2Bcircuit.jpg Blog - Electronics Production - Fabricated MP3 Speakers Class D, 3W amplifier circuit with fabricated enclosure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585074865341-0PYZ6BPSBWLQWB2I63PT/speaker+sircuit+2.jpg Blog - Electronics Production - Fabricated MP3 Speakers Class D, 3W amplifier circuit with fabricated enclosure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1585141994144-07SXQJPGABGJWFFZ4C3E/20190820_110400.jpg Blog - Electronics Production - What went wrong? 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Acrylic was then custom designed from laser engraver and cut to fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563193954717-NBJIDOZMZDUQH57RK9YU/rifle+stand.jpg Metals - Cast Aluminum Rifle Stand Melted Down Aluminum and poured it into sand castings that were created by wooden models. All cast parts were then machined down to all necessary tolerances using manual milling machines, lathes, and drill presses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1624394564570-NXVGXCZLMWEKPUBDQ3DA/Fish+Holder.jpg Metals - Aluminum Fish Handler Free-hand design that was 1st cut into a wooden pattern. that was then sand-casted with aluminum. Finished product was filed, sanded and anodized. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1750503084654-8OLLTLU4R5RDRO52Z6IS/Tool+Box+and+Tray.jpg Metals - Sheet Metal Toolbox Sheared, bent, and spot welded sheet metal to create both the tray and the toolbox. All hardware was then riveted on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1750503083359-44OPKKGC31QVX7HA0N4D/Mug+Hanger.jpg Metals - Welded Coffee Mug Holder Welded horseshoes together to hold x6 mugs total. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563193955202-JS4FI9GJZO2YPQ7BSMYA/scoop+1.jpg Metals - Sheet Metal Square Scoop Notched, cut, bent, and spot welded sheet metal into a scoop design, followed by riveting the handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563193955133-A2ANG2WH1XV716ZWK5HP/scoop+2.jpg Metals - Sheet Metal Round Scoop Used sheet metal to wrap around a wooden base. Then reinforced it with some steel followed by a pipe for the handle. Used a arbor press to smash each end of the pipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563194941774-T9WNDNQ4XYQ9X2YO5EY5/Stand+up.jpg Metals - Plasma Cut Silhouette Used graphic design software to trace a silhouette image into a tool path for the CNC plasma cutter. Lastly, it was MIG welded onto steel to make it self-standing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563240365377-D57VU6KSG15VT8ZO1A1J/target.jpg Metals - Plasma Cut Swinging Target CNC Plasma cut silhouette that was welded onto a metal frame that was also MIG welded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563196236246-LSCHURT9CA88ZOETYP6C/miter+gauge+holder.jpg Metals - Machined Holder for Dial Indicator Machined a small piece of mild steel to custom fit around a Dial Indicator to be held at any adjusted setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563196916924-IUMZWPRQL1XT3ITH0I3Q/Forged+Leaf.jpg Metals - Forged Leaf Kechain First attempt in forging steel into a leaf design. Heated the steel on a gas forge and made it all by hand using an anvil and a big hammer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1750503083346-NIOBEV9H7VOELRK14PMA/Banana+Holder.jpg Metals - Welded Banana Holder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1592658152972-AYPTFTZMBCYQTNA2HW0X/Prentice+Yard+Sign+new.jpg Metals - Plasma-Cut Yard Sign https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1687869722496-54IVR35T2Q40WM8W7SI9/EDC+Bottle+Opener.jpg Metals - Bottle Opener CNC machined from cast aluminum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1750503084844-RJ2STIJG0P19BB5K6KOZ/Wine+Bottle+Holder.jpg Metals - Welded Wine Bottle Holder Welded horse shoes to make a self standing wine bottle/glass holder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1708294232406-EYWEMUVIYE3WV1NC9WU6/Wood+Brand.jpg Metals - Caste Aluminum Wood Brand Aluminum mold of a 3D logo design. Bolted onto a steel handle for branding wooden furniture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735600312915-2O3WGF5KBAHIZL031XLI/Hatchet.jpg Metals - Rebar Hatchet Welding/bending project for beginners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735600310417-LSQKCFHRC6KI37DAXFNZ/Hose+Hanger.jpg Metals - Hose Hanger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735600311601-TACV1NSVM6BGFLKN7A11/Horseshoe+Coat+Hanger.jpg Metals - Horseshoe Coat Hanger Beginner welding project for metalworking students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735600312241-G1V6I654FZWNJRQN2OFE/Boot+Scraper.jpg Metals - Boot Scraper Beginner welding project for metalworking students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1742129054690-6WO234IW4DC0LZNST5KZ/Motor+Mount.jpg Metals - Motor Mount CNC milled aluminum of a electric motor mount for a Battlebot design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1742129054750-V76GKNF5OM0H1S2D35PM/Tape+Dispenser.jpg Metals - Tape Dispenser Made from aluminum sheet metal, and cut with a waterjet cutter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1742129055727-IQ383TZ1Y2OTKIIQR097/Toolbox.jpg Metals - Toolbox Galvanized sheet metal toolbox design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1744991814775-AILNKGX31MYAN6RIWV80/Battlebot+2025.jpg Metals - 2025 Battlebot Frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1744991832356-RW3443KVVOQRCO7X85YR/Fidget+Spinners.jpg Metals - Student's Fidget Spinner Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1744991837349-U52788JT6J9PR6RJ2XLX/Coaster.jpg Metals - Drink Coaster CNC Milled from Aluminum Bars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1745753544167-CEBB0VDH7QJG0J1JMB8C/Notepad+Holder.jpg Metals - Notepad Holder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1745753557712-I7LJVPOTGM84NK1R6ZZU/Boot+Puller.jpg Metals - Boot Puller CNC Plasma Cut Design Using 5/16” Steel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1749606258889-2MIBINRGOYXGHRB0ITHS/Sign+Hanger.jpg Metals - Sign Hanger Beginner brazing project for students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1749606318220-60F38HSL7EFI2XHSTU4E/Extension+Cord+Storage+Wrap.jpg Metals - Extension Cord Storage Wrap Beginner brazing project for students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1749606332656-AE9GCCP266CG98PX7XE8/C-Clamp.jpg Metals - Small C-Clamp Custom design for student project. CNC milled from Aluminum with 3/8” carriage bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1749606346177-801DS9HPMDI54KDL2E0M/Door+Latch+Plate.jpg Metals - Door Latch Plate CNC Milled from Aluminum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1749606764677-LNMCF59YCMVM09QP7Y0M/Welcome+Stencil.jpg Metals - Welcome Stencil CNC plasma cut design meant for spray painting onto wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1768680692337-OW9TWNLK68789VMCYGS1/Hanger.jpg Metals - Welding Booth Hangers Student made hangers for both welding jackets and welding hoods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1768680699403-A2KDE2GXZBSAV93IY4RQ/Depth+Gauge.jpg Metals - Depth Gauge Industrial Tech student project from 50+ year old blueprint https://www.prenticefabrication.com/electronics daily 0.75 2020-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1584295106847-W05GWFRJE1Z27VZHTEUB/3.jpg Electronics - Drone Design Tore apart a Hubsan X4 (H107C) drone I purchased from Amazon and then designed my own lasercut chassis for it, made from wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563158815590-FL3TQ4AO10EEU5R1MQP8/222.jpg Electronics - Programmable LED Display Embedded an Arduino nano into a fabrcicated Base design I cut from a CNC milling machine. The display itself was then lasercut from acrylic and I programmed the Arduino to play a series of FOR loops to fade through every RGB color in the spectrum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563158814859-RN320NYALABWPFS118SM/IMG_20190501_203018_628.jpg Electronics - Fabricated Speaker/Circuit Took a schematic for a 3-Watt Amplifier kit and made it my own. First designed a circuit to cut from a CNC mill, and then 3D printed/lasercut an enclosure for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563158815288-1BFIIJ34RJCHH06MXCRT/solar+car.jpg Electronics - Solar Car Design Solar Car lesson for 8th graders to completely fabricate, all lasercut from wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563196099042-LVL52DFX2OHUCCOPB2J1/Lasercut+lights.jpg Electronics - LED Shadow Boxes This simple LED circuit uses coin cell batteries inside of a lasercut wooden box design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195315772-AXYRQBDZEJUWG4FEOI6Q/Clock.jpg Electronics - Digital Alarm Clock My Final Fab Academy assignment to completely fabricate and program a working alarm clock. Enclosure was all designed and and lasercut from acrylic, buttons were 3D printed, and printed vinyl was used to display operations on the back side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735603060629-P4MR3BK8BBFXG6Q80361/Ring+Light+Holder.jpg Electronics - LED Ring Light Circuit Custom LED circuit from a car’s fog light. Powered by a A23 (12v) Battery and soldered to a button switch. Custom holder design that was 3D printed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195316821-0QJYLDF2ZRW98RTXP86O/stand+up+LED+sign.jpg Electronics - LED Table Centerpieces Fabricated table center pieces for a PAIU event. Bases were cut from a CNC milling machine and has a built-in LED switch circuit from a 9V battery. Tops were lasercut/engraved from acrylic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1764606306116-G62YKPEPW5MQH4IIIGCV/Servo%2BGear%2BDisplay.jpg Electronics - Servo Gear Display 3D printed base piece holding both laser cut/engraved gears, and the acrylic motor mount in the back. Wired a servo controller to manually turn gears, or set to automatic motion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195316202-CQTJFO5LQ0HCALUKUCDB/flashlight.jpg Electronics - LED Torch Simple LED circuit powered by a A23 battery. Uses a button switch to turn on while pressed. Enclosure was lasercut from wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195315838-YVQRVILXIMONAAUARZTG/fabisp.jpg Electronics - FAB ISP (Programmer) Made for my Fab Academy schooling to use in all of my embedded programming assignments. Cut out of a copper PCB from a CNC milling machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195316553-XMNN6L0COJPMDDL7GH3B/hello+world+2.jpg Electronics - Micro-controller Circuit Simple “bare bones” micro-controller circuit designed to teach the basics of electronic design by adding an LED and programming it to blink. Cut out of a copper PCB from a CNC milling machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1584215157172-6W943BIK5F27CAYMSKI2/cover.jpg Electronics - Fabricated Arduino UNO Clone Personalized micro-controller PCB with lasercut/3D printed casings. Runs off of Arduino software as an Arduino UNO clone, and was cut out of a copper PCB on a CNC milling machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1584215198402-KTZWHGNVMZFNSXTW5G8V/20191208_121710.jpg Electronics - Heat/Light Activated Switch Fan Simple switch circuit I took from a previous schematic and made it my own. Uses a series of transistors that are battery powered to turn on a DC motor (fan). Using either a photo-resistor or a thermistor, the switch can be adapted to either light or heat sensitive. Enclosure was a custom 3D print with a printed vinyl label on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1587817998823-54S2RGCKIN0O2JGJKEVK/High+Powered+Speaker.jpg Electronics - "High Powered" Speaker Design "High Powered" Speaker Kit with lasercut enclosure design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1587818001163-66PJ6108FURJ9ITKHR6K/Timer+Circuit.jpg Electronics - Timer Circuit (1-40 Secs) CNC Milled Timer Circuit that ranges from 1-40secs, turning LED from green to red https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1657291348129-TT97EQ9QLTMN4SLVY6C0/Student%2BRGB%2BNightlights.jpg Electronics - RGB Edge-Lit Signs Custom base design made from both MDF and acrylic. Laser-engraved/cut clear acrylic standing upright. RGB circuit is USB powered with a button selector to switch between colors/pattern modes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686758893740-AJSY9Q7CDSJMUMBTANED/Hooligan+Battlebot.jpg Electronics - Battlebot: "Hooligan" Battlebot designed by FabLab students. Made from 6061 aluminum along with a toolsteel weapon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686758892056-I9TZBME8NGAPD889GK1H/Hurricane+Battlebot.jpg Electronics - Battlebot: "Hurricane" Battlebot designed by FabLab students. Made from 6061 aluminum along with a toolsteel weapon and titanium skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686758844294-W9BQEGR5OM08P8C6PXNK/Speaker+Enclosure+2.jpg Electronics - Student Speaker Enclosure Mp3 speaker enclosure designed by my FabLab student. All 3d Printed with PLA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686758845345-OGRFCVVZLOI26PVJOQP3/Speaker+Enclosure+1.jpg Electronics - Student Speaker Enclosure Mp3 speaker enclosure designed by my FabLab student. All 3d Printed with clear PLA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686758860021-V798W8CSNEFXW23LDLO0/Arduino+Car.jpg Electronics - Arduino Uno Car Design Arduino-powered car design made from lasercut plywood. Optioned to add different types of Arduino sensors and other peripherals for Robotics class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686758874851-UO91M3L7KJPB4R35TQEE/Flashlight+Enclosure.jpg Electronics - Student Flashlight Enclosure 3D printed with PLA plastic. https://www.prenticefabrication.com/woods daily 0.75 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563159813407-MDCA7SF00I7VM7VPYKZG/head.jpg Woods - 3D Head Carving Used a 3D scanner on myself to generated a 3D model to then use on an indexer used with a CNC milling machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195825724-11WN66H480YKHPR0DFT2/Aquarium+Stand.jpg Woods - Aquarium Stand with Canopy Custom cabinetry to fit a 30-gallon aquarium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195825845-QQP4ZDJ8T4J0JJT4115W/block+sander.jpg Woods - Block Sander Introductory woodworking project using various machines including wood lathe, band saw, and laser engraver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195826496-BNIJE4M852G7XNQ3O1R6/chair.jpg Woods - Adirondack Chair with Footrest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195826424-4LF8EKBJQFLNBWJ4VO20/checker+boards.jpg Woods - Chess/Checkerboards Manufactured project in woodworking. Used dovetails and rabbits fort joinery. made from both walnut and cherry with laser engraved top piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195826911-EG1IAH8HH1S1ACQ3XCE9/divider.jpg Woods - Cubby Storage Design CNC milled storage unit made from plywood for an Elementary classroom. 30 units that were slotted to slide together and screwed into place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195826806-D5VWHSCTKLUNTLHEPF4U/folding+stool.jpg Woods - Folding Stool Design Woodworking project to introduce machines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195827333-3UTYD4QBSGRVTQ9SG2O9/goat+feeder.jpg Woods - Animal Feed Dispenser Custom woodworking project for holding/dispensing feed. Plastic funnels glued inside that were shaped from a vacuum forming machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195827297-OMNISA6IKHB7C8J84VP3/Groot.jpg Woods - 3D Groot Carving Used a CNC milling machine with an indexer to rotate a wooden post to carve a 3D model of the character Groot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195865544-WWOKDBDNCABJV8PZT0RK/Horse+Sign.jpg Woods - Horse Sign Custom design for a V-carving of a horse sign. I spray painted the letters afterwords and then sanded the surfaces to get a smooth contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195827540-I86T5TQMIN4KPM9UHAEC/Keychains.jpg Woods - Keychain Designs Custom key chain designs to manufacture from thin plywood. All laser cut and assembled using jump rings, i-hooks, and key rings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195880779-DTW93UO37IA2Y9I7M858/logo+sign.jpg Woods - Logo Cut Out Logo design that was cut on a CNC milling machine and was made from MDF material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1658062093991-AGI8S5UZFWMMEJWOCRQS/Rolltop%2BDesk2.jpg Woods - Rolltop Desk Cabinetry project during my Junior year of High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1658062056916-DWQ2WOTWZKK2CL9SC0AZ/Nightstand2.jpg Woods - Nightstand Cabinetry project during my Senior year of High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195828744-9ZNSVN465B31PYCS23QV/Shopbot+cart.jpg Woods - Custom Cart Design CNC Milled a custom mobile cart to fit a Shopbot Desktop MAX model with built in shelves and casters attached. All made from plywood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195999957-SUC8WHJ8K42BPW444FI7/vinyl+rack.jpg Woods - Vinyl Roll Rack Fab Academy project to design with a CNC milling machine, all cut from 1/2” plywood to hold up to X12 vinyl rolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563211172837-8JEM2VLXSJU33VMDKRZ3/tree.jpg Woods - Classroom Tree Design Custom design that was cut from a laser cutter to display a classroom list of students, all made from plywood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1587038354712-60NZW4T3CWJNH62Y3Y7C/Glasses+Holder.jpg Woods - Glasses/Earmuff Holder CNC milled plywood mount with laser cut acrylic dividers to hold both safety glasses and ear protection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1587038362620-WEGBETNOY8G9XFD3Y8XV/Podium.jpg Woods - Podium CNC milled and pressure-fitted podium design made from plywood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1587038364022-J45GMJRTM3Z1VVIJHF27/Stools.jpg Woods - Stool Designs Three design variations of a CNC milled and pressure-fitted stools made from plywood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1597667326256-136NT394HH4P70S7XP2M/Bottle+Opener.jpg Woods - Hanging Bottle Opener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1597667331678-5FMAGZ05DW0WR5UEXXHL/Firewood+Sign.jpg Woods - V-Carved Firewood Sign Oak sign that was carved with a 60 degree V bit on a CNC milling machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1610804288819-2U4TSKW3TEGMKAVKDTPC/insta+final+product.jpg Woods - Jeep Gladiator Subwoofer Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1624393479622-G59VLPADUVFMNRLZUKF5/CNC%2BBarricade.jpg Woods - Barricade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1624393351235-2TFDIJ6KF54E9O13K32C/CNC+Cut+Letters.jpg Woods - MDF Letters CNC milled letter designs with rabbet offsets to paint with two colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1624393352199-LR4WGELNFBLLPTS7ZNCJ/CNC+Wooden+Pattern.jpg Woods - Fish Handler Pattern Plywood/Oak pattern design of two fish handlers. Used for sandcasting procedures with aluminum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1655906469147-DC5WO12NR253JQGQPHH7/Snapchat-1889019266.jpg Woods - Chess Stool Design CNC milled plywood to be pressured-fitted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1655906301669-JG2WMQ6C0HZRIUL3MS5N/Student+Heads.jpg Woods - 3D Scanned/Carved Head Designs (2022) Student project to 3D scan their head to prepare and CNC mill using a rotary indexer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1655906300976-XD1OIQY5D80DENL9L2XR/Student+Patterns.jpg Woods - 3D Carved Wooden Patterns Student-made patterns from a CNC milling machine to use for their aluminum sand-casting process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1655906304842-6WA6ZJV0U1ORT3J33KVX/20220519_153057.jpg Woods - Wall Cabinet CNC milled wall cabinet made from 0.75” plywood, with pegboard tool mounting to store electronics, soldering irons, and hand tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1657291660348-BWBOF2UAE0BS4PRLV8AI/Wooden%2BLogo.jpg Woods - Wooden Logo CNC-Milled outline made from maple, followed by laser engraving a vector logo on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686764485141-U4MNEX6S90MYW12TA5OR/3D+Carve+Heads+1.jpg Woods - Scanned/Carved Head Designs (2023) Student project to 3D scan their head to prepare and CNC mill using a rotary indexer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1708293827718-RS948CQ6IW3HFLF5J0XA/Name+Plates.jpg Woods - Wooden Nameplates Laser engraved nameplates for my school district’s entire board of directors / administrators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1708293828078-Q9BFJKPVZ4SQAZO1F7VJ/Wand.jpg Woods - Student Wand Design CNC milled maple of a Harry Potter wand using Shopbot’s Rotary Indexer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735601311561-ZNLLWN1O8QGT94CUTD69/Wood+Phone+Stand.jpg Woods - Phone Stand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735601312954-BHI8L7Z3963KBJ6OY3KI/2024+Scanned+Heads.jpg Woods - Scanned/Carved Head Designs (2024) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735601311620-4CQ8HMKMUAOSW5FAWLWQ/I.C.+Wood+Tokens.jpg Woods - Class Reunion Wooden Tokens Laser engraved wooden tokens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735601314115-IPPFHMPJC0P2OZI061HT/Trinity+Park+Sign.jpg Woods - V-Carved Park Sign https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735601315674-FVM0LGUAIEQSJ5231G67/Cookie+Bridges.jpg Woods - Cookie Table Bridges Cookie Table bridge designs for weddings. Lasercut side pieces stapled onto wood base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735601316653-DRF8OUW30D83Z0VARZHN/V-Ball+Signs.jpg Woods - Senior V-Ball Signs (2024) Lasercut wood layered and painted for senior volleyball players https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735601317268-N8V78EGCNEWGX47MR127/Planters.jpg Woods - Planter Designs Lasercut/painted hexagon planter design pressure-fitted and decorated with lasercut silhouettes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735601318006-XHG6TNTPWV7QF55J0TEG/Card+Box.jpg Woods - Cardbox Designs Lasercut cardbox with “living hinge” design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1746131346313-BWR3PDFBL1PTPPG8Z1Z5/Planter+Box.jpg Woods - Planter Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1749606597510-41EDDCAJ956XGLCIDPQJ/Welcome+Sign.jpg Woods - Welcome Sign Beating up a piece of wood to look weathered for a student project. spray painted design from custom stencil. https://www.prenticefabrication.com/plastics-other daily 0.75 2019-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563160868254-BND8MU9X4P30OKQNVDT7/releases.jpg Plastics/Other - Rubber Band Snap Release Lasercut acrylic design used for trolling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195143967-VFS8GJ7UFDDP2F1NHAS6/robot+key+holder.jpg Plastics/Other - Laser Engraved/Cut Key Display Lasercut design from both caste acrylic and 2-layer engravable acrylic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195143199-7MXN7IMLS8TT7ILY3IU0/Award1.jpg Plastics/Other - Laser Engraved/Cut Contest Award Awards made for a video contest that were lasercut from both wood and acrylic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195143200-B8L6BJHJJO75K4J9MCRA/Awards2.jpg Plastics/Other - Stand-Up Awards Completely fabricated custom awards for multiple catagories. Bases were made from MDF material from a CNC milling machine, while the tops were lasercut from acrylic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195143518-ZMVFWG626GBF902XJ2YE/chandelier.jpg Plastics/Other - Chandelier Design Custom design all made from lasercut acrylic. Every hanging piece has custom engravings of text or images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195143717-D24P0U9U9WHLDZ4MLHD2/Charleroi+map.jpg Plastics/Other - Map Directory Lasercut directory for Charleroi Middle School lobby, all made from acrylic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1735602882826-GBBSFW0OA4VVGP8QUJEA/T-Rex+Sign.jpg Plastics/Other - Vinyl Wall Art Vinyl sticker on wood backing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195143719-DKD0XC9QR45S0KJ9DPS2/charleroi+sign.jpg Plastics/Other - Vinyl Logo Design Vinyl cut logo for Charleoi’s Middle School library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563195144102-JO0ABQP0WQVINBYR5VEI/vinyl.jpg Plastics/Other - Logo Decal Vinyl cut logo design for Elizabeth Forward’s high school Fab Lab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563197135852-FBQBTUJY84LYBU4IL2UW/ipad+scanner.jpg Plastics/Other - IPad Paper Scanner Custom design for a stand that lines up an IPad to perfectly take a photo of a 8.5” x 11” document, all lasercut from acrylic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563197413670-P3KEQAPCX1S7VD3PCTHY/weather+vane.jpg Plastics/Other - Wind Vanes Lasercut acrylic wind vanes for high school science students learning how a lasercutter works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1563211109756-3Y1ID9TN79XGDS84DZGE/stamps.jpg Plastics/Other - Rubber Stamp Design Laser engraved/cut rubber that was glued to a lasercut wooden handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1584215534434-1888N9D2JT2FSCQGJJID/Banners.jpg Plastics/Other - Banner Designs Printed ink onto a banner material, custom designed using CorelDRAW for Trinity High School’s Fab Lab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1587038416025-9P9LUURAWNGUMG5PC5OB/Face+Shields.jpg Plastics/Other - 3D Printed Face Shield 3D printed visor for a 3-hole punch design for attaching a clear (8.5” x 11”) plastic shield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1597666751885-R45UWW9UXKRR1FIE906I/PVC+Graphics.jpg Plastics/Other - CNC Milled PVC with Adhesive Graphics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1597666878483-A3GX0LA8THN97CQIXZBF/evileyes.jpg Plastics/Other - Printed Vinyl Logo Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1624394429277-ZJB8Q7TIZ3H6K0OXUEP8/Key+Organizer.jpg Plastics/Other - 3D Printed Key Organizer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1640817494792-PBXAKKVFKZ1Z57QWIOC7/Trinity+Ornament.jpg Plastics/Other - Acrylic/Vinyl Printed Ornament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1655907408646-R9B6D5GUEENAABWWI62W/Brice-topus.jpg Plastics/Other - 3D Scan Project Student-made 3D print of his scanned head, fused onto an octopus design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1655906960190-P8QAYLNOYISHQBSSLVKC/BotsIQ+Award.jpg Plastics/Other - Trophy Design BotsIQ’s Finals Competition awards designed from both a lasercutter and CNC milling machine. Bases are oak while the tops are acrylic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1655906960991-Y3T8F8BD2PAY3KW7I38U/BotsIQ+Plaque.jpg Plastics/Other - Plaque Design BotsIQ’s Finals Competition awards designed from 2-layer engravable plastic on a lasercutter. Back piece is oak with mahogany wood stain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1658063063688-ETGBGV1RRZMOOIE77TVF/Fillet%2BTable.jpg Plastics/Other - Fish Fillet Table CNC-milled cutting board materials that were custom made to be fitted onto a boat’s fishing pole holders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1658062919324-0YTJP9VCKYFO6G4D2MB1/Broom%2BHanger.jpg Plastics/Other - 3D Printed Broom Hanger 3D printed design for to secure a wooden broom handle to snap-on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686758448391-7GHHJA8IB459EP7ITF5K/Table+Signs.jpg Plastics/Other - Laser Cut Table Signs Table signs for school prom. Lasercut acrylic with pressure-fit base & vinyl numbers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1686758447251-2MPD4DLH7F04O9C0LN8R/Planter.jpg Plastics/Other - Plastic Planter Planter design made by my Fab Lab student. 3d printed PLA base with clear acrylic top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1744993191185-NOHONJA9XMHB54RKMH6Z/Soap+Dish.jpg Plastics/Other - Soap Dish Freeform modeling design made from SLA 3D printed resin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1744993193763-TZLDU629LYZGDC0F4FZ9/Pencil+Holders.jpg Plastics/Other - Pencil Holders SLA 3D Printed Resin https://www.prenticefabrication.com/trinity-high-school daily 0.75 2025-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/446ab902-3cf6-4a2b-95f9-c0e39be5848a/Trinity+Vector+Logo+COLOR.png Trinity High School - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/37ba5e8d-08e3-4c05-b8ad-f83c9c888a5a/trinity-senior-high-school-washington-pa-primaryphoto.jpg Trinity High School - Trinity High School Trinity High School Trinity high school is a public school for grades 9-12 that is located in Washington, PA. The district’s Fab Lab program supports their K-12 STEM initiative, and was funded through the Washington County Local Share Account (LSA) program. I was hired by Trinity-Area School District in summer 2018 and ever since then, I have been developing curriculum for their Fab Lab program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1584293984602-ZRS320OXHIEOU179Q5X8/Fab+Lab+Banner+FINAL+2.jpg Trinity High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1524a8c9-e891-469b-bbee-c1efe946d7e2/FFA_Emblem_Feb_2015.svg.png Trinity High School - Intro to Agriculture Mechanization Class (Metal Fabrication Lessons) During my first year as Trinity’s Metalworking and Ag Mechanics teacher, I found existing agricultural project ideas online, and then modified/re-made the lessons for our school program. These lessons only cover the metal fabrication topics needed in the Agriculture Mechanization program. https://www.prenticefabrication.com/fab-academy daily 0.75 2020-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1584316429033-KMA6QCDGM7TRIU1WOAMK/fab-academy2.jpg Fab Academy https://www.prenticefabrication.com/scopes-df daily 0.75 2020-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1584316663214-DFI0MTIF0XUB4OHKZ2KI/download.png SCOPES-DF https://www.prenticefabrication.com/graduate-school daily 0.75 2020-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/1584316599234-9E99I5PRWB0WVJDVHE5H/Dream+Factory.png Graduate School https://www.prenticefabrication.com/mobile-fab-lab daily 0.75 2025-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/2baddfd9-bd3f-43ae-8436-f4e2987ab35e/Chev_FabLab_Intermed_Horz_4C.png Mobile Fab Lab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/2e03276e-ffc0-436b-ad2f-d05747bbfd6c/1000025798.jpg Mobile Fab Lab - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2bc0ad0ebe37000153d7a5/eb95dd1a-af93-44ee-8602-56b2c3ca1108/20150721_123350.jpg Mobile Fab Lab - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.