Chapter 2Tools of the Modern Mad Scientist
I am not going go lie to you and tell you, “You can make anything in this book with just a butter knife and a broken pair of tweezers.” You are going to need tools. I am sympathetic to your plight. Not everyone has access to a CNC (that’s machinist geek for Computer Numerical Control) milling machine or an industrial cutting laser.
All the projects in this book have been designed for every skill level, from the amateur hobbyist to the advanced machinist. You can construct the projects in your basement, spare room, or kitchen. On the other hand, if you do have access to a welle-quipped workshop, that is fantastic, and I have no doubt you can find many different methods to complete the various stages of ...
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