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==Links==
A consolidated place to put useful links to things like places to buy materials, information, tutorials, and anything that other members might find useful.




===Machining===
=Wood Working=
==Local Resources==
'''Places to buy wood'''
*[https://www.riccilumber.com/ Ricci Lumber] (Portsmouth)
*[https://www.selectwood.com/ Selectwood] (Portsmouth)
*[https://www.homedepot.com/ Home Depot] (Portsmouth and more)
*[https://www.lowes.com/ Lowes] (Portsmouth and more)
*[https://www.highlandhardwoods.com/ Highland Hardwoods] (Maine)
*[https://www.rarewoodsusa.com/ Rare Woods] (Brentwood)
*[http://seacoastmills.com/ Seacoast Mills] (Brentwood)
*[https://goosebaylumber.net/ Goosebay Lumber] (Chichester)
 
==List of Woodworking Schools in the Area==
{| class="wikitable"
|Facility
|Address
|Directions
|Website
|Comments
|-
! scope="row" colspan="5"| New Hampshire
|-
|Woodcraft of Portsmouth
|25 Fox Run Road Newington, NH 03801
|http://bit.ly/31StCUz
|http://bit.ly/2ZbDFlv
|Great for one-off classes and workshops, some of which are free.  They often have some really talented instructors.  Local.
|-
|Homestead Woodworking School
|52 Bald Hill Rd Newmarket, NH
|http://bit.ly/306oYlj
|https://www.woodschoolnh.com
|Great selection of classes from Shaker boxes to Shaker Candle Stands.  You can also reserve time to make your own project with their assistance.  Alan Mitchel is the founder and is extremely knowledgeable and has a great shop with every jig imaginable. Classes fill quickly.
|-
|PETER GALBERT CHAIRMAKER
|The Mills at Salmon Falls Room 137 3 Front St. Rollinsford NH
|http://bit.ly/2ZcVctW
|https://www.petergalbert.com/
|Expert chair maker specializing in Windsor chairs.  Talented artist and inventor.  Featured often in FWW magazine.  Was on the cover of the May/June 2019 issue. 
|-
|Allan Breed School of Woodworking
|1 Front Street Rollinsford, NH 03869
|http://bit.ly/2ZcVctW
|https://www.allanbreed.com/ and https://www.allanbreed.com/classes/
|Teaching the design and construction of American 18th century furniture.  Extremely talented specializing in 18th century carving techniques.
|-
|Epic Woodworking
|Baptist Road Canterbury NH
|http://bit.ly/306oYlj
|https://www.epicwoodworking.com/in-shop-classes/
|Tom McLaughlin teaches classes live (in his shop as well as streaming) as well as has an archive of very affordable videos teaching the construction of several pieces of furniture. Sells plans online and has a Youtube channel hosting his own Shop Night Live at 8PM Thursdays with various step by step projects free.  Has his own PBS show and is very personable.
|-
|Canterbury Shaker Village
|288 Shaker Rd Canterbury, NH 03224
|http://bit.ly/2Z7j2XY
|http://www.shakers.org/category/shaker-inspired-workshops/woodworking/
|In addition to touring the grounds, they give demonstrations and teach several classes including Shaker boxes
|-
! scope="row" colspan="5"| Maine
|-
|Center for Furniture Crafstmanship
|25 Mill St Rockport ME
|http://bit.ly/2KANR3c
|https://www.woodschool.org/
|Full time school as well as offering continuing education.  A wide variety of classes to consider from some really talented crafts people.
|-
! scope="row" colspan="5"| Massachusetts
|-
|The Furniture Institute of Massachusetts
|116 Water Street • Beverly, MA 01915
|http://bit.ly/2TDKXxn
|http://www.furnituremakingclasses.com
|A full time and part time school teaching several workshops for projects specializing in period furniture.  Run by Phil Lowe who was the former head of the Furniture and Cabinetry program and the North Bennett Street School and frequent contributor to FWW magazine.  Several free videos on his website with techniques. 
|-
|The North Bennett Street School
|150 North Street Boston, MA
|http://bit.ly/2Z9FEuP
|https://www.nbss.edu/continuing-education/overview
|Nine Full Time programs.  Offers a great selection of Continuing Education workshops anywhere from one day to three months.  Founded in 1881, the premier school for those who want to embark on a career in craftsmanship
|}
 
 
==Utilities==
*[http://woodgears.ca/gear_cutting/template.html Gear template generator]
*[https://www.cutlistoptimizer.com/ Cut List Optimizer]
 
=Metal=
'''Places to buy metal'''
 
*[https://cohensteel.com/ Cohen Steel] - Concord, NH
*[http://www.turnersteelcoinc.com/ Tuner Steel Co] - West Bridgewater, MA
*[https://www.millmetalsrecycling.com/ Mill Metals] - Manchester, NH
*[https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarkets] - Boston, MA (Mark Y goes there sometimes)
*[https://www.metalsdepot.com/ Metals Depot] - Online
*[https://www.onlinemetals.com/ Online Metals] - Online
*[https://www.speedymetals.com/ Speedy Metals]
 
'''Cutting and Machining services'''
*[https://alliantmetals.com/ Alliant Metals] - Hampstead, NH (Stainless mainly, cutting services)
*[http://necuttingdie.com/ North East Cutting Die] - Portsmouth, NH (machining and cutting services)
 
=Machining=
*[http://www.deansphotographica.com/machining/projects/springs/springs.html Making Springs on the Small Lathe]
*[http://www.deansphotographica.com/machining/projects/springs/springs.html Making Springs on the Small Lathe]
*[http://opensourcemachinetools.org/ Open Source Machine Tools] - plans for making your own machine tools for low cost (concrete lathe, mill, etc)
=Blacksmithing=
'''Local resources:'''
*[http://www.sanbornmills.org/blacksmithing/ Sanborn Mills] in Loudon, NH.
*[http://www.newenglandblacksmiths.org/classes-workshops/ New England Blacksmiths] - Blacksmithing classes around the country
*[http://www.newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com/node/19 New England School of Metalwork] - classes on blacksmithing and bladesmithing
*[https://www.morrellmetalsmiths.com/blacksmithing-classes Morrell Metal Smiths] - classes
=Electronics=
==General==


===Electronics===
====General====
*[http://www.pacificdisplay.com/technical.htm How LCD Screens work]
*[http://www.pacificdisplay.com/technical.htm How LCD Screens work]
*[http://www.powerstream.com/BatteryFAQ.html Batteries]
*[http://www.powerstream.com/BatteryFAQ.html Batteries]
*[http://www.electronicstheory.com/ Electronics Theory]
*[http://www.electronicstheory.com/ Electronics Theory]
*[https://murfelectricbikes.com/pages/electricity-glossary-and-terms Elecricity Glossary and Terms]
*[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials Sparkfun tutorials]
*[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials Sparkfun tutorials]
*[http://benkrasnow.blogspot.com/ Ben Krasnow], tutorials on making electron microscope
*[http://benkrasnow.blogspot.com/ Ben Krasnow], tutorials on making electron microscope among other cool things
====Useful Tools====
*[http://www.radio-electronics.com/ All about radio]
*[https://openwrt.org/ OpenWrt] - open source Linux distribution for embedded devices (like wifi routers)
*[http://www.usbmadesimple.co.uk/index.html USB Made Simple]
*[https://learn.adafruit.com Adafruit tutorials]
*[https://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi Foundation]
*[http://www.allaboutcircuits.com All About Circuits] - an extremely active electrical engineering online community that provides both interesting content and useful resources for Electrical Engineers]
*[https://Maker.Pro Maker Pro] - an active, open source platform for maker projects much like Hack A Day. These projects are centered around Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Intel Edison, home automation and more.
*[https://eepower.com EE Power] - a digital publication focused on the power electronics industry.
*[https://www.electronicspoint.com Electronics Point] provides both interesting content and useful resources for Electrical Engineers.
 
==Useful Tools==
*[http://www.falstad.com/circuit/ Simple circuit simulator]
*[http://www.falstad.com/circuit/ Simple circuit simulator]
*[http://www.csgnetwork.com/ne555timer2calc.html 555 Timer Calculator]
*[http://www.csgnetwork.com/ne555timer2calc.html 555 Timer Calculator]
*[http://www.freepcb.com/ Free PCB Layout Program]
*[http://www.freepcb.com/ Free PCB Layout Program]


===Robotics===
==PCBs==
[http://robogames.net/index.php RoboGames!]
*[https://jlcpcb.com/ JLC PCB]
*[https://oshpark.com/ OSH Park]
*[https://www.4pcb.com/pcb-order-options.html 4PCB]
*[https://www.expresspcb.com Express PCB]
*[https://dirtypcbs.com/store/pcbs DirtyPCBS]
 
==Web Stores==
*[https://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun] - kits for soldering classes, solder spools, irons, tools
*[https://www.ifixit.com/ iFixIt] - tools for phone and device repair
*[https://www.spikenzielabs.com/Catalog/ Spikenzie Labs] - kits, parts, goodies
*[https://www.mouser.com/ Mouser] - huge electronics manufacturer, has every kind of chip, switch, component
*[https://www.allelectronics.com/ All Electronics] - theoretically everything, has decent prices and a lot of variety
*[http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/ Electronic Goldmine] - bulk parts for cheap, usually discontinued. great for tinkering supplies
*[https://www.adafruit.com Adafruit] - kits, arduinos and arduino clones, Raspberry Pi, wearable electronics
*[https://shop.pimoroni.com Pimoroni] - British shop for Raspberry Pi
*[https://thepihut.com/ Pi Hut] - UK shop for Raspberry Pi and micro:bit
 
=CNC Routing and Milling=
==CAM Software==
*[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve.htm VCarve Pro]
**[https://www.youtube.com/c/vectric Vectric Youtube page]
**[http://support.vectric.com/vcp-questions FAQs]
**[http://forum.vectric.com/ Forums]
**[http://support.vectric.com/tutorials/V9/?software=3&category=1&order=1 Tutorials]
**[http://gadgets.vectric.com/V9/library.html Gadgets]
**[http://support.vectric.com/tips-and-tricks/select.php Tips and Tricks]
**Videos
***[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TaoD7dNQZg Node Editing Mode Basics in Vectric VCarve]
***[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiD075K-Tnk&t=128s Vectric VCarve Basics 101]
***[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIzYO-ir4MY VCARVE From The Beginning, How To Use Vectric Vcarve Desktop & Pro, CNC Router Beginners Tutorial]
***[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdQ-_hllmKY The Most Complete CNC Router Bits Tutorial]
***[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA73IiT9QBE Bits and End Mills for Beginners]
***[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6fSSLNTMS8 How to import a image into Vectric Aspire and VCarve Pro]
***[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSkFb-5lXkg Importing STL Files - Part 20 - Vectric For Absolute Beginners]
*[http://www.cambam.info/ CamBam]
*[https://www.inventables.com/technologies/easel Easel]
*[http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-software/free-cam-software.html G-Simple]
*[http://www.heeks.net/ HeeksCAD and HeeksCNC]
*[http://www.grzsoftware.com/ MeshCAM]
*[http://rapid-pcb.com/ Rapid PCB to Gcode]
*[http://www.probotix.com/cnc_software/ List of other CNC software on Probotix.com]
*[http://www.scorchworks.com ScorchWorks]
 
==General==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBGqknN3gGs CNC Dummies for Routers - This Old Tony]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4bMAIEFCYU CNC Basics 2 - This Old Tony]
*[http://shapeoko.com/wiki/ Shapeoko CNC Wiki]
*[http://makezine.com/2014/12/04/50-digital-wood-joints-poster/ 50 Digital Wood Joints]
*[http://precisebits.com/tutorials/calibrating_feeds_n_speeds.htm Calibrating Feeds and Speeds]
*[http://cncutil.org/gcode-introduction.html GCode Introduction]
*[http://www.autotracer.org/ Autotracer] - web-based tool to vectorize regular images
*[https://cloudconvert.com/ Convert anything to anything]
*[http://www.woodworkerb.com/home/pcb-isolation-routing/tool-width-calculator/ Calculator for finding width or depth of cut for a V-bit]
 
==Materials==
*[https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials Invetables Materials]
*
 
=3D Printing=
==Guides==
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/3DPrinting/wiki/gettingstarted/ r/3DPrinting on Reddit - Getting Started]
*[https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printing-for-beginners-all-you-need-to-know-to-get-started/ All3DP 3D Printing for Beginners: How to Get Started with FDM]
*[https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/top-ten-tips-when-getting-started-with-3d-printing Top Ten Tips When Getting Started With 3D Printing]
 
== 3D Printing Basics Video Series from Thomas Sanladerer ==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb-Bzf4nQdE 3D Printing Basics! (Ep1)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbtINaQOzDE Choosing a printer! (Ep2)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TZ2R88rPoo Resin Printers! (Ep3)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9HSmHZHM4k Parts names, care, and filament types! (Ep4)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3dCDHYAijY Where to get printable models! (Ep5)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btLCKun-xFQ The Slicer! (Ep6)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YX7vEMDASk What Printing actually looks like! (Ep7)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0tBmQ5D7YU Before you print - design and print space requirements! (Ep8)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-CMotQ-nqI 3D Printing Basics: When things go wrong! (Ep9)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd0r_eiNdTQ 3D Printing Basics: What now? (Ep10)]
 
== 3D Models ==
*[http://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse] - find 3D models online, share your designs with others
*[https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/ NASA 3D Resources]
*[https://www.blender-models.com/model-download/ Blender 3D Model Repository]
 
== Filament ==
*[http://www.microcenter.com/ Micro Center]
*[http://www.3dsolutech.com/ 3D Solutech ] - also sold cheaper [https://www.amazon.com/3D-Solutech/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_16009070011?ie=UTF8&node=16009070011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=3D+Solutech on amazon here]
 
=Robotics=
*[https://portal.nifty.com/hebocon/rules_en.htm Hebocon - bad robots]
*[http://robogames.net/index.php RoboGames!]
*[http://robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/ Let's Make Robots!]
*[http://opencv.org/ OpenCV] - computer vision for robots and other projects
 
 
=Automotive=
*[https://www.cartechbooks.com/techtips/automotive-welding-sheetmetal-guide/ AUTOMOTIVE WELDING: SHEETMETAL GUIDE]
*[https://henrysautowarehouse.com/automotive-rivets-explained/ AUTOMOTIVE RIVETS EXPLAINED]
 
=Gardening=
*[http://www.guerrillagardening.org/ggtroopdigs.html Seed bombing]
 
 
 
[[Category: Member Resources]]

Latest revision as of 14:47, 19 August 2023

A consolidated place to put useful links to things like places to buy materials, information, tutorials, and anything that other members might find useful.


Wood Working

Local Resources

Places to buy wood

List of Woodworking Schools in the Area

Facility Address Directions Website Comments
New Hampshire
Woodcraft of Portsmouth 25 Fox Run Road Newington, NH 03801 http://bit.ly/31StCUz http://bit.ly/2ZbDFlv Great for one-off classes and workshops, some of which are free. They often have some really talented instructors. Local.
Homestead Woodworking School 52 Bald Hill Rd Newmarket, NH http://bit.ly/306oYlj https://www.woodschoolnh.com Great selection of classes from Shaker boxes to Shaker Candle Stands. You can also reserve time to make your own project with their assistance. Alan Mitchel is the founder and is extremely knowledgeable and has a great shop with every jig imaginable. Classes fill quickly.
PETER GALBERT CHAIRMAKER The Mills at Salmon Falls Room 137 3 Front St. Rollinsford NH http://bit.ly/2ZcVctW https://www.petergalbert.com/ Expert chair maker specializing in Windsor chairs. Talented artist and inventor. Featured often in FWW magazine. Was on the cover of the May/June 2019 issue.
Allan Breed School of Woodworking 1 Front Street Rollinsford, NH 03869 http://bit.ly/2ZcVctW https://www.allanbreed.com/ and https://www.allanbreed.com/classes/ Teaching the design and construction of American 18th century furniture. Extremely talented specializing in 18th century carving techniques.
Epic Woodworking Baptist Road Canterbury NH http://bit.ly/306oYlj https://www.epicwoodworking.com/in-shop-classes/ Tom McLaughlin teaches classes live (in his shop as well as streaming) as well as has an archive of very affordable videos teaching the construction of several pieces of furniture. Sells plans online and has a Youtube channel hosting his own Shop Night Live at 8PM Thursdays with various step by step projects free. Has his own PBS show and is very personable.
Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Rd Canterbury, NH 03224 http://bit.ly/2Z7j2XY http://www.shakers.org/category/shaker-inspired-workshops/woodworking/ In addition to touring the grounds, they give demonstrations and teach several classes including Shaker boxes
Maine
Center for Furniture Crafstmanship 25 Mill St Rockport ME http://bit.ly/2KANR3c https://www.woodschool.org/ Full time school as well as offering continuing education. A wide variety of classes to consider from some really talented crafts people.
Massachusetts
The Furniture Institute of Massachusetts 116 Water Street • Beverly, MA 01915 http://bit.ly/2TDKXxn http://www.furnituremakingclasses.com A full time and part time school teaching several workshops for projects specializing in period furniture. Run by Phil Lowe who was the former head of the Furniture and Cabinetry program and the North Bennett Street School and frequent contributor to FWW magazine. Several free videos on his website with techniques.
The North Bennett Street School 150 North Street Boston, MA http://bit.ly/2Z9FEuP https://www.nbss.edu/continuing-education/overview Nine Full Time programs. Offers a great selection of Continuing Education workshops anywhere from one day to three months. Founded in 1881, the premier school for those who want to embark on a career in craftsmanship


Utilities

Metal

Places to buy metal

Cutting and Machining services

Machining


Blacksmithing

Local resources:

Electronics

General

Useful Tools

PCBs

Web Stores

  • Sparkfun - kits for soldering classes, solder spools, irons, tools
  • iFixIt - tools for phone and device repair
  • Spikenzie Labs - kits, parts, goodies
  • Mouser - huge electronics manufacturer, has every kind of chip, switch, component
  • All Electronics - theoretically everything, has decent prices and a lot of variety
  • Electronic Goldmine - bulk parts for cheap, usually discontinued. great for tinkering supplies
  • Adafruit - kits, arduinos and arduino clones, Raspberry Pi, wearable electronics
  • Pimoroni - British shop for Raspberry Pi
  • Pi Hut - UK shop for Raspberry Pi and micro:bit

CNC Routing and Milling

CAM Software

General

Materials

3D Printing

Guides

3D Printing Basics Video Series from Thomas Sanladerer

3D Models

Filament

Robotics


Automotive

Gardening

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