Author Archives: robotorbust

About robotorbust

Never worry about robots trying to take over the world. Worry about the people driving them ;)

Recently I have joined the network of designers for hire on Shapeways.com, and I was a bit surprised by the high level of interest. 3D printing has been a growing way for designers and others to make ideas come to … Continue reading →

Posted on July 24, 2017 by robotorbust | Leave a comment

Wood Burning and Image Transfer Class at Parsippany Library

Posted on April 5, 2015 by robotorbust

Fellow Makers, this May I will be hosting a Wood Burning and Image Transfer class at the Parsippany Library on Halsey Rd. Coming May 16th 2015: Wood Burning and Image Transfer class at theParsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System. The class … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Classes Section

Posted on March 23, 2015 by robotorbust

The Maker Classes page is now live, where you can find out about the classes I am offering and how you can get involved and sign up. Over the past several years, I have taught people from all age groups … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Guitar Building: Guitar Project Update

Posted on June 4, 2014 by robotorbust

Over Memorial Day weekend, I brought half my woodshop on the road to Penn Hills PA and my grandmother’s basement. With my sister working two jobs and my father having work to do around grandma’s house, it was a great chance … Continue reading →

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After a long day negotiating some treaty on a distant world or a near brush with death in the form of a Romulan warbird on the neutral zone border, our favorite captain will order up a tea from the nearby … Continue reading →

Posted on May 27, 2014 by robotorbust | Leave a comment

The Beginnings of a Dream: Starting the Guitar Build

Posted on May 21, 2014 by robotorbust

This begins a long time dream project: To build a guitar from the ground up. I decided that the only way to start it was to start it. I don’t have all the parts yet but I will be researching … Continue reading →

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Wood Burning Class at Hoboken MakerBar Turned up the Heat

Posted on February 2, 2014 by robotorbust

Today Matt and I hosted our Introduction to Wood Burning and Image Transfer class at Hoboken MakerBar. We had four students show up and everyone created something worth being proud of. (Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/MakerBar/events/158182262/?a=ra1_vl&_af_eid=158182262&_af=event) Here are some pictures from the class: Image … Continue reading →

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Project Summary: Steak Knife Block

Posted on January 14, 2014 by robotorbust

This project started when my girlfriend’s dad was searching the internet, unsuccessfully, for a block that would fit his brand new set of extra large steak knives. I took this as an opportunity to try my hand at making a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cutting Boards

Posted on January 2, 2014 by robotorbust

This post really goes out to all my prospective students for the Wood Burning and Image Transfer class, recently re-scheduled for February 1st at 1:00pm at Hoboken MakerBar. This year, I decided to make handmade cutting boards and personalize them as christmas gifts … Continue reading →

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Intro to Wood Burning

Posted on November 18, 2013 by robotorbust

I am pleased to announce i will be co-teaching an introductory class on the art of wood burning with a friend and fellow MakerBar member. We are excited to get this class into the lineup before the holidays so you … Continue reading →

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