Is It Worth Having a Drill Press In Your Shop?

Drill presses are popular machines used in many industries and have numerous applications.  In this video  we will explore some of the key features of drill presses and some of things you can do with it besides drilling holes.

1. What is a Drill Press?
2. What can I do with a drill press?
3. How much do drill presses cost?
4. Should I buy a drill press?

Cheers!

Chris

This Maker's Tools videos will be released on Saturday mornings

In an effort to find a larger audience for our segment "This Maker's Tools" I will be switching the release day to Saturday mornings.  The next video will premiere on 8/30/2025.

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Chris

Testing is Proving That the Zoomie is Headed in the Right Direction!

There has been so many problems with the Zoomie robot, that the whole ZoomTown Experiment was hovering over the garbage can.  This last major push has brought about some remarkable improvements and new hope for the future of the ZoomTown Experiment.  This overview video will present information from some testing, the recent arrival of new motors/encoders, and the path to move forward. 

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Chris

How Many Hobby Knives Should You Have?

The Hobby Knife is a VERY USEFUL tool that has found its way into shops of all types. Often called an X-ACTO knife mistakenly, Hobby Knives have been around for over 100 years, this video gives you information about this tool that you may not already know. Topics covered in this video:

• What is a Hobby Knife?
• What is an X-ACTO knife?
• Who uses Hobby Knives and where are they used?
• What do Hobby Knives cost?
• What features make for a GOOD Hobby Knife?
• What are the weaknesses of most Hobby Knives?
• Short demo of how to use a Hobby Knife.

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Chris

The TRUTH About Getting One Million Views on YouTube

Take a look at the brutal reality of YouTube even after hitting 1 MILLION views.  Whether you are starting out, or just thinking about creating your own YouTube channel, you will benefit greatly from this video. In this rare, open and brutally honest discussion about operating a YouTube channel, you gain a perspective few ever talk about.  Topics covered include:  

• How much MONEY can you make as a YouTuber? 
• How much WORK is it to run a YouTube channel? 
• What SKILLS do I need to make videos? 
• Is it DIFFICULT to produce a YouTube channel? 
• How many VIDEOS do I need to get to 1 million views? 
• How much COMPETITION is there on YouTube? 
• What are the UPSIDES to doing a YouTube channel 
• What are the DOWNSIDES to operating a YouTube channel? 
• Is it WORTH doing a YouTube channel?   

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Chris

Used extensively in electronics and soldering, but what is it?

Work holding is critical for most hand tasks.  When working on circuit boards you need a device to hold the circuit board securely and because of the unique shape, specialized devices are used.  These tools can be very simple and very complex.  This video covers a lot of information about circuit board holders with plenty of tips to help you make the best choice to use. Here are some of the questions answered in this story:

• What is the name of this tool?
• What is a Circuit Board Holder used for?
• Who would use a Circuit Board Holder?
• How much do Circuit Board Holders cost?
• What attributes are beneficial on a Circuit Board Holder?
• Are there different types, sizes, etc. ?

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Chris

Mysterious Interrupt Problem Solved - Great lesson in Troubleshooting

This story is about HONEST trouble shooting, debugging, and self evaluation. Making mistakes is assured in just about anything and this leads to problems that need be dealt with. This video dives into the process of discovering mistakes made, how they were covered up, how they were discovered and fixed.  It is wrapped up with a VERY HONEST self evaluation what I did wrong in this project.

If your trouble shooting skills are lacking, this video will certainly give you some pointers to help you stay on target and focused on an HONEST solution.

Cheers!

Chris