1951 Smith Lifetime LC229 Cutting torch 2 min read Tools 1951 Smith Lifetime LC229 Cutting torch Doug DeHaven February 27, 2024 Recently picked up this torch to restore and use. I need help finding cutting tips and valve...Read More
1892 H.K. Porter Bolt cutter restoration. 1 min read Collection Projects Tools 1892 H.K. Porter Bolt cutter restoration. Doug DeHaven January 26, 2024 2 1892 H.K. Porter Bolt cutters, they where invented by H.K Porter in 1888 for blacksmiths to cut...Read More
1939 Keuffel & Esser Co. (K&E) Compensating Polar Planimeter Model 4236 Up close. 2 min read Tools 1939 Keuffel & Esser Co. (K&E) Compensating Polar Planimeter Model 4236 Up close. Doug DeHaven January 25, 2024 The Compensating Polar Planimeter, a marvel of mechanical engineering, is a specialized instrument used for measuring the...Read More
Large 750lb S-Type Load Cell 1 min read Tools Large 750lb S-Type Load Cell Doug DeHaven May 1, 2023 The lab gets multiple donations on a regular basis. It is always a pleasure when donations from...Read More
Siglent SDS1202X-E Oscilloscope 1 min read Tools Siglent SDS1202X-E Oscilloscope Doug DeHaven February 14, 2023 Recent donation to the lab is this amazing digital oscilloscope! Donations like this keep the lab running!...Read More
Kellogg-American spray gun 1 min read Tools Kellogg-American spray gun Doug DeHaven October 16, 2022 I needed a paint gun to paint my primer on the 51 project. I had this old...Read More
Teaching a robot to weld 4 min read Projects Tools Teaching a robot to weld Doug DeHaven September 17, 2022 The goal of this project is to try and teach the Fanuc robot arm how to weld....Read More
Fusion 360 Test 1 min read Day Job Tools Fusion 360 Test Doug DeHaven September 17, 2022 Working on learning a new platform, Fusion 360, a free ( for makers ) powerful tool that...Read More
OTTO BERNZ Vintage Blow torch Restoration 1 min read Collection Tools OTTO BERNZ Vintage Blow torch Restoration Doug DeHaven September 5, 2022 2 Been trying to find one of these cheap for some time, was able to hunt this one...Read More
Vintage Sheep Shears restoration 1 min read Tools Vintage Sheep Shears restoration Doug DeHaven September 5, 2022 Here is a pair of Western Shear Co. Sheep shears! Stripped the rust, re ground and painted...Read More