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How To Fabricate Plastic Vise Jaws!
Happy Tuesday ! This week’s Alternative Tuesday segment from the Acutabove Woodworking channel features a project to fabricate Vise Jaws!...
Isabella Seed
Sep 18, 20182 min read


Classical Music and Plastic – a perfect combination!
Did you know that September is National Classical Music Month. A proclamation instituting September as Classical Music Month was issued...
Isabella Seed
Sep 12, 20182 min read


Plasti-Block™ Machining Canadian Kazoo Project on YouTube!
Good news everyone! This week’s Alternative Tuesday segment from the Acutabove Woodworking channel features a project to machine a...
Isabella Seed
Sep 11, 20182 min read


Plastic Block Supercar
In an effort to promote their Lego Technic products and to support their "Build for Real" slogan, Lego built a working, life-size model...
Isabella Seed
Sep 7, 20181 min read


Hands-on or virtual experience, what do kids need more?
We are subconsciously taught engineering from a very early age - we learn it without even realizing it. In fairy tales, we learn about...
Isabella Seed
Sep 6, 20182 min read


Plasti-Block™ Projects Are Now On YouTube!
Good news everyone! The first project from a series of episodes using Plasti-Block™ plastics is now available on YouTube Making a Salt...
Isabella Seed
Sep 4, 20181 min read


Are You A Mechanical Engineering Genius?
So you think you know about mechanical engineering, eh? Put your knowledge to the test with this short quiz from engineeringclicks, a...
Isabella Seed
Aug 31, 20181 min read


Plastic Bushings
In many products, plastic bearing surfaces are used on metal contact surfaces. Plastic bushings are resistant to corrosion and attack by...
Isabella Seed
Aug 29, 20182 min read


Inspire Creativity Using Plasti-Block™ Plastics!
Good news everyone! Plasti-Block™ products are going to start being featured on a YouTube channel . Currently dedicated to...
Isabella Seed
Aug 28, 20181 min read


Everybody Is A Designer
No, it does not take a university degree to become one! No, you don’t have to be an engineer! You don’t even have to be involved in...
Isabella Seed
Aug 27, 20182 min read


Maker Faire
Maker Faire is a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness - and perhaps most notably - a celebration of the...
Isabella Seed
Aug 24, 20181 min read


The Scroll Saw - Transform our Products Into Toys, Gadgets, Gifts, and More!
ABS is a great material for a wide range of interesting home decor and craft projects. ABS is a great substitute for wood in small...
Isabella Seed
Aug 17, 20182 min read


Joining and Gluing ABS
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a great choice to make prototypes, crafts, hobby or art pieces, and production parts because it...
Isabella Seed
Aug 17, 20182 min read


Extrusion Conference 2018
The 4th annual Extrusion Conference is being held this year in Cleveland, Ohio. The conference was formed in 2014 and is still curated...
Isabella Seed
Aug 16, 20181 min read


Adam Rubinstein - Design Discussions
We are excited to announce that Adam Rubinstein generously agreed to become a contributor to our knowledge and innovation discussions....
Isabella Seed
Aug 14, 20181 min read


Toaster - A Conversation Starter
The toaster is a small electric appliance designed to expose sliced bread to radiant heat in a controlled manner, converting it into...
Isabella Seed
Aug 9, 20182 min read


Unique Chess Set
Just when you thought "what else can be done with the chess set", a new idea comes along... This is what a chess set using Plasti-Block™...
Isabella Seed
Aug 2, 20181 min read


Your Guide To ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - commonly known as ABS - is one of the most popular plastics in use today. It is strong, flexible, and...
Isabella Seed
Jul 20, 20181 min read


The Maker Movement
The Maker Movement is a phenomena that encourages people to learn how to develop projects, how to become innovators, and ultimately how...
Isabella Seed
Jul 13, 20181 min read


Painting parts with molded-in colors - a great partnership.
Painting gives a great color depth for plastic or metal parts. If a maker or hobbyist can properly clean their parts after machining,...
Isabella Seed
Jun 29, 20181 min read
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