Here's a really nice build sequence from PCNC 1100 owner Jeff Rasnake, detailing how he made a custom stainless steel steering wheel for a Packard Hot Rod. First, he modified the original wheel by opening up the center bore to fit on to a new steering column:

Frankie Flood is an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts and co-chair of the Jewelry and Metalsmithing Department, where he teaches courses centered on using digital design and manufacturing tools like CAD, CAM, CNC machining, and 3D Printing in art and industrial design. Frankie's also a Studio Artist (check out his website here) and creates one-of-a-kind functional objects, often expressing his take on everyday kitchen tools like knives, forks, and teapots. His motorcycle-inspired pizza cutter designs are highly sought after by art collectors and professional chefs, including Mike Isabella (of  TV's Top Chef fame).  Here's the Video: 

Here's a neat idea that was shared with me by Tormach PCNC 1100 owner Brian Ulrick in Ohio:

Getting started with Fixture Plates

In our latest Fab Lab video, Mike C. demonstrates some basic techniques for setting up and using fixture plates on a PCNC mill. 

Boss and Sons, LLC is a small machine shop in Deforest, WI, focusing on prototyping and custom machined parts.  Owner Ariel Bolanos was nice enough to let us visit for a day and see what he's up to with his PCNC 1100 mill.

Following on the heels of last month's crowdsourcing themed blog post, two more PCNC-themed projects have come to our attention. Both using Kickstarter as a launching platform, take a peek at these: spnKiX California-based spnKix:  Motorized battery powered skates.