PFG Live

PFG.Live 2026-0419: Fix Broken Loops

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fix Broken Loops Hygromancer Report Eager Intern Makes Mistakes - So Did We ----- FUNDRAISER!! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-rust...

PFG.Live 2026-0412: Kids Learning The Skillz & Making Robots

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kids Learning The Skillz & Making Robots - ( @frc424rustbeltrobotics on YT and IG) Guest: Tucker Holladay ! Update: Project Hygromancer ----...

PFG.Live 2026-0329: Very Helpful Eager Interns

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Very Helpful Eager Interns Trigger-Order Strategy Special Guest: John Grimsmo! @JohnGrimsmo https://grimsmoknives.com/ ----- Audio podcast ava...

PFG.Live 2026-0322: De-Magnetization: That's Hysterical!

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

De-Magnetization: That's Hysterical! 3DP: When PLA Just Can't Take The Heat Satellite Internet For Your Bag? Yup! ----- Audio podcast available on...

PFG.Live 2026-0315: Drawings & Schematics Are Graphic Novels

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where's the Filament? Drawings & Schematics Are Graphic Novels Your Stories, Queries, And Epiphanies... ----- Audio podcast available on your favor...

PFG.Live 2026-0308: Troubleshooting: Why it Won't Stay Shot!

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Troubleshooting: Why it Won't Stay Shot! 3DP: What's Old Is New, And In Stock Monochromia Update - PFG Stones Sightings ----- Audio podcast availab...

PFG.Live 2026-0222: Safety Margin Is Invisible

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Safety Margin Is Invisible Computer Updates Are Good! Right?!? Your Real-Time Comments, Quips, Corollaries ----- Audio podcast available on your f...

PFG.Live 2026-0208: Snowpocolypse - Survived

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Snowpocolypse - Survived -- It was a doozy, and more marked by the size of it's real estate than the depth of the snow. But, it was plenty. Influenc...

PFG.Live 2026-0118: Engineer v. Machinist: Can't We Just Talk?

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Engineer v. Machinist: Can't We Just Talk? Reducing Costs Without Performance Loss Your Live Questions, Quips, And Comments HF Filter Design and Co...

PFG.Live 2026-0111: Magnets, Microwaves, And Metals

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Magnets, Microwaves, And Metals Materials For Practical Electromagnetic Parts Your Questions, Comments, Quips... LIVE! ----- https://en.wikipedia.o...

PFG.Live 2026-0104: HNY 2026! How Do You Track Goals?

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

HNY 2026! How Do You Track Goals? - - Software? Pen and paper? Special Paper? Let's discuss... Did We Just Solve International Shipping? - - Yeah...

PFG.Live 2025-1228: COOLANT: Chemistry And Economics

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

COOLANT: Chemistry And Economics Choosing, Using, And Disposing Guests: John Saunders, Carl Tauber ( @saundersmachineworks on YT ) ( Carl: defl...

PFG.Live 2025-1214: Two Guys And A Pencil No. 2

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we present Robin Renzetti ( @ROBRENZ ) and Tom Lipton ( @oxtoolco ) an interesting problem-solving challenge, and watch as they go throug...

PFG.Live 2025-1207: 3D Scanning! From IRL to STL

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

3D Scanning! From IRL to STL Guest: Adam Brunette, MHM Machine Works Your Live Questions, Comments and Quips ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using ...

PFG.Live 2025-1123: Designing An Optical Flat Measurement Station

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Designing An Optical Flat Measurement Station With DFT Fringe Software & Sodium Lamp Illumination Guest: Cyrus Lloyd (Cylo’s Garage) ( @cylosgar...

PFG.Live 2025-1116: The Answer Is Always 1 2 3

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Protect Your Data, Locate Your Parts The Answer Is Always 1 2 3 Your Comments, Quips, & Queries ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral co...

PFG.Live 2025-1109: Hand-Lapping With Arthur Rightus

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hand-Lapping With Arthur Rightus Living A Balanced Life Your Comments, Questions, and Quips... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral cod...

PFG.Live 2025-1102: Making Haste Slowly With 17-Pound Laps

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Making Haste Slowly With 17-Pound Laps H2D Bed Anisotropic Heating Noticed NOTE NEW TIME: 1400 ET, 1900 UTC ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using m...

PFG.Live 2025-1026: Programming Automated Systems

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Programming Automated Systems My Buddy ChatGPT - Believable Or Reliable? Your Input, Output, And Log Files... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using ...

PFG.Live 2025-1012: The Robots Provide

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Robots Provide AMAA!! Ask Me Almost Anything - Submit questions via chat on YouTube, Discord, Instagram DM, Threads DM, or contact form at pfg.g...

PFG.Live 2025-1005: (Iterate (Iterate (Iterate))) - Are We There Yet?

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

(Iterate (Iterate (Iterate))) - Are We There Yet? Mechanicals, Electronics, Software Of DRY Your Comments, Quips, And Questions... ----- Save $500 ...

PFG.Live 2025-0928: While My Compressor Gently Weeps

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While My Compressor Gently Weeps The Physics of Air System Moisture New KP Hygrometer For The LowFlow System ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using m...

PFG.Live 2025-0921: Home Assistant: Measure And Automate!

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Home Assistant: Measure And Automate! Dry Air System Success: You Can Buy Holes! Your Questions, Quips, And Comments... ----- Save $500 at FormLab...

PFG.Live 2025-0914: Dessicants DELETED, Filament Still Dry!

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dessicants DELETED, Filament Still Dry! Aperiodic Updates Your Questions, Quips, And Comments ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral cod...

PFG.Live 2025-0907: Aperiodic Non-Chiral Monotile Lap Grooves

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fighting Fusion... And Winning! -- Tricks I learned from John Saunders solved my problem. Aperiodic Non-Chiral Monotile Lap Grooves -- Big words, f...

PFG.Live 2025-0824: 3DP: PETG As Support Interface For PLA

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

3DP: PETG As Support Interface For PLA And Experimental Matrix Results Strong Base For Prime Towers ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referra...

PFG.Live 2025-0817: OK, OK, I Bought One: The Bambu H2D

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OK, OK, I Bought One: The Bambu H2D Business Justification Required? Long Cycles Need Reliability ----- Erik's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@...

PFG.Live 2025-0810: Cautious Setup Means Easy Production

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cautious Setup Means Easy Production Use Awesome Suppliers, Dump The Rest Toolroom Takeover 2025 Is Coming! ----- Erik's Channel: https://www.you...

PFG.Live 2025-0803: Time-Sharing Equipment?

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time-Sharing Equipment? - If your friend's shop is nearby... could be a great idea. How Many Simultaneous Robots? - Especially in the one-person shop...

PFG.Live 2025-0727: When Is Randomness Your Friend?

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Is Randomness Your Friend? Why Chatter Ain't Random. Your Comments, Questions And Quips... Live! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my refe...

PFG.Live 2025-0720: Easy as 1,2,3! Or is it?

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big Lap Update, Urgent 3DP, PETG & PLA? On Average, Everything is Average Your Live Questions, Comments And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs b...

PFG.Live 2025-0713: From Making Things To Making Money

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big Lap Update, Urgent 3DP, PETG & PLA? From Making Things to Making Money Your Live Questions, Comments And More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs ...

PFG.Live 2025-0629: Use Up The Tooling. Wear Out The Machines.

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Use Up The Tooling. Wear Out The Machines. Big 8-inch Laps For More Flatosity A special surprise visit LIVE from Stan Zinkowski at the Bar-Z Summer...

PFG.Live 2025-0622: Hey... Can We Torque? - Why We Measure It

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey... Can We Torque? - Why We Measure It NASA's Definition Of "Snug" https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20170003491 ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by us...

PFG.Live 2025-0615: We're Gonna Need Bigger ... Everything

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're Gonna Need Bigger ... Everything - A customer request for precision hand lapping of 6-inch platens forces bigger flatosity. Thoughts on what's ...

PFG.Live 2025-0608: Adam Balogh, Laney College!

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Adam Balogh, Laney College! Diamond Turning and Micromachining Updates, Giveaways, Questions, And More! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using...

PFG.Live 2025-0601: When P1 = R1: The Cost Of Prototyping

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When P1 = R1: The Cost Of Prototyping - When you only have one shot at building it, you kinda wanna get it right the first time. What are some strate...

PFG.Live 2025-0504: Your Lathe Is Killing Your Wifi - Let's Fix It

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your Lathe Is Killing Your WiFi - Let's Fix It Never Use This Hand Tool In The Shop Your Comments, Questions, and More! ----- Save $500 at FormLab...

PFG.Live 2025-0427: Brandon from Inheritance Machining

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Brandon from Inheritance Machining! If you haven't watched his videos you need to. His channel is https://www.youtube.com/Inheritan...

PFG.Live 2025-0406: Polyvinyl Acetate: It's Not Just For Elmer

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Polyvinyl Acetate: It's Not Just For Elmer - For the first time, I experimented with PVAc, as supplied in the Bambu Lab "glue". I was pleasantly surp...

PFG.Live 2025-0330: A Scalable 3DP Farming Module

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Scalable 3DP Farming Module - A client's needs converged with KP needs, and 3D printing capabilities have expanded. And can expand more. Thermal I...

PFG.Live 2025-0323: Standards And Calibration In The Small Shop

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Standards And Calibration In The Small Shop - How calibration works, and how to get traceable to NIST. Where do Standards come from? What is good en...

PFG.Live 2025-0316: Big Machine, Tiny Tools

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big Machine, Tiny Tools - I was asked by a friend of mine to do a repair of a transaxle for his truck, in which a bolt had been broken off. Of course...

PFG.Live 2025-0309: Shop Organization: Pieces, Paths, Power

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shop Organization: Pieces, Paths, Power - How do you organize your shop? We discuss various systems. McMaster-Carr Catalog Drawing - Who will win? ...

PFG.Live 2025-0302: Countersinks: Oh, What A Relief It Needs!

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Countersinks: Oh, What A Relief It Needs! - I bought a set of countersinks that... well... sucked. So I learned how to re-grind them with my equipmen...

PFG.Live 2025-0216: Soldering: Alloys, Eutectics, Fluxes

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Soldering: Alloys, Eutectics, Fluxes Planning For Not Crashing Your Questions, Comments, and More... ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referr...

PFG.Live 2025-0209: The Problem Process No. 1

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two Guys And A Pencil - The Problem Process No. 1 Robin Renzetti and Tom Lipton are presented with a problem they have not seen in advance. We have t...

PFG.Live 2025-0202: Cyanoacrylate Management

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cyanoacrylate Management - An awesome tool in the shop, cyanoacrylates have some do's and don'ts, and ways to optimize their use. Spencer's CA manage...

PFG.Live 2025-0119: Collet What You Will: The Many Types

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Collet What You Will: The Many Types - With all the different collets available, it's confusing. Isn't the good ole' 5C collet all you need. Um, no....

PFG.Live 2025-0112: Focus Is Critical

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Focus Is Critical - It's critical for laser cutting, and it's critical for YOU and your business. When Vendors Get Acquired, Beware. - The story of v...

PFG.Live 2025-0105: Laser Lessons Learned

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laser Lessons Learned - Getting the job done with not enough power, Scotty. The Optimization Process - It gets complicated quickly. The Gentle Art o...

PFG.Live 2024-1215: Lasers: CO2, Fiber, Diode... How To Choose

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lasers: CO2, Fiber, Diode... How To Choose - There are many choices in lasers for the shop and sometimes it's not clear what is appropriate. We discu...

PFG.Live 2024-1207: Shop Batteries We Need, Prefer, And Avoid

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shop Batteries We Need, Prefer, And Avoid - Primary vs. Rechargable, Alkaline vs. Lithium, Duracell vs. Energizer... There are a lot of choices. Let'...

PFG.Live 2024-1124: Is Hard-Milling Hard?

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Hard-Milling Hard? - We Ask Adam - Adam Demuth helps us get started in hard-milling. Machine, tool, and workholding considerations. When does h...

PFG.Live 2024-1117: The Many Lubricants In The Shop

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Many Lubricants In The Shop - Seriously, how many different ones do we have?!? Do we really need all of them? Can we get Clutter Credits by clea...

PFG.Live 2024-1103: Magnetism and Aluminum: Don't Panic.

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EDM Is Not Just For Dancing. Amazing! - A beautiful gift from a member of our Discord community, LanceK, inspires us to learn more about EDM. Magnet...

PFG Live 2024-1027: Lapping: Finally Making Flat Mirrors!

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[This is an edited version of the locally recorded PFG.Live. The YouTube stream broke for unknown reasons, but all the good stuff is here. Enjoy! - ...

PFG.Live 2024-1013: First Humidity Data Points

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First Humidity Data Points! - A long-ish term experiment has completed it's first week, and the first data points are ... interesting! 1-Micron Diamo...

PFG.Live 2024-1006: Got Drawings?

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your 3D Model's Great. Got Drawings? - With all the new tools available for designing solid objects, we mustn't lose the skill of making good drawing...

PFG.Live 2024-0922: Parameterizationalism

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First, we wrap up the EINSTAR scanner project with intern Shaylie. Parameterizationalism in Fusion - Parameters can save your bacon. How to use them...

PFG.Live 2024-0915: Special Guest - Tom Zelickman of Tormach

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Special Guest - Tom Zelickman of Tormach - We catch up with Tom, who's been a friend for a long time. We learn about the new Tormach machines, and wh...

PFG.Live 2024-0911: SPECIAL EDITION: Tuck at IMTS!

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tucker of Tuck's Garage ( @tucksgarage7614 ) reports from IMTS... LIVE! ----- Save $500 at FormLabs by using my referral code at the Links page, be...

PFG.Live 2024-0908: Peel Grinding Success for Lapzetti Plates!

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EINSTAR Scanning And Object Replication - We used the EINSTAR to scan and replicate a Thumb CMC Splint. It's a very organic shape and it weren't easy...

PFG.Live 2024-0825: Bambu Filaments Shakeup! PETG-HF?

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bambu Filaments Shakeup! PETG-HF? - TWO of our favorite filaments are discontinued, forcing us to evaluate replacements. Inventory is good for a few...

PFG.Live 2024-0818: Two Guys and a Pencil

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Lipton ( @oxtoolco ) and Robin Renzetti ( @ROBRENZ ) collaborate on a tight-tolerance design of a rotary grinding attachment. Each has differ...

PFG.Live 2024-0811: Not-So-Free Willy - with John Saunders

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PFG.Live 2024-0804: Fanuc, Haas, and Batteries... Oh My!

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

FormLabs Rigid 10K... It is! - This resin is highly glass-filled, and it's amazingly dense and stiff. I am testing it for it's electrical properties ...

PFG.Live 2024-0728: Special Guest - James Clough

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PFG.Live 2024-0714: Prototyping Precision Paper Punchers with Adam Demuth

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Adam Demuth! - We catch up with one of our favorite toolmakers and learn of his recent exploits. Recent projects include some fun ceramics proj...

PFG.Live 2024-0630: Killing the Elephant's Foot

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Direct to Build-Plate SLA - We are so used to seeing SLA (resin) prints on supports, we forget that direct-to-buildplate is possible. The DAMTEE and ...

PFG.Live 2024-0623: Solopreneurship: Stay On Target!

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Solopreneurship: Stay On Target! - It is not easy recognizing when you are drifting off course. The gifts of collaborative on-line tools. Making ha...

PFG.Live 2024-0616: Housing Design for Extreme Environments

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Solvents in the Shop! - Some are benign, some are downright dangerous. Choose wisely and use them safely. Three-Step SLA Support Recipe? - I have co...

PFG.Live 2024-0609: DAMTEE and DAMKEEZ: A Study In P1

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DAMTEE and DAMKEEZ: A Study In P1 - What started as a joke with my wife (alleging that I keep losing my tea between shop, truck, office and kitchen) b...

PFG.Live 2024-0602: Catching Up With Tom Lipton

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catching Up With Tom Lipton - He's been a busy guy, and we miss him. Let's see what's happening in the wilds of California. Who Wouldn't Want More M...

PFG.Live 2024-0526: Kish and Moly: A True Story

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Form 4 Arrives: One Software Glitch - It's up and running and the first prints are spectacular. But, getting started was not trivial, and it took som...

PFG.Live 2024-0519: Printing Grimsmo Bearing Cages: P11 Wins!

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

FormLabs 4: Second Visit Followup - In which I asked FormLabs to print some samples on the new Form 4, and I got to do further investigating. And, bo...

PFG.Live 2024-0505: Over-automation in the Small Shop

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Upgrade to Form 4 Printer? - We've been making the family of NOZ products on the @Formlabs Form 3+ printer. How do we react to the new Form 4? Pro...

PFG.Live 2024-0428: The Joy Of Unnecessary Precision

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lapping From Ra to Rz - I was challenged by @proteummachining to start looking at Rz rather than Ra for surface roughness. Let's see why. Wireles...

PFG.Live 2024-0421: The Expensive Stuff Is Cheaper

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

3-inch ToolMakers Flat: First Lapping! - After all the preparation, I finally do the first lapping... and it rocks. Process improvements will, of cou...

PFG.Live 2024-0414: P1 is Life

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

P1 is Life - Making the first prototype, and noting how long it lasts. It's a metaphor for ... everything. Making a Lapping Station - Fixin' to get ...

PFG.Live 2024-0407: Storms, Blackouts, Earthquakes, Eclipses!

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Storms, Blackouts, Earthquakes, Eclipses! - I wish we were kidding. All this happened in the last week, or will tomorrow. Success Hand-Tapping, Next...

PFG.Live 2024-0331: ToolMakers Flat Followup

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Followup on the ToolMakers Flat in 52100 Steel... Quicken The Quench: Heat The Oil? - A casual question from Tom Lipton set me on a course... does h...

PFG.Live 2024-0317: Of Clock Springs And Toolmakers Flats

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Of Clock Springs And Toolmakers Flats: Turning the 52100 steel produced some pretty evil chips. Some of them broke. 52100 Steel: Planning The Heat ...

PFG.Live 2024-0310: Crash Recovery: Just Breathe

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rotary OD Lapping: Sine Rolls - We make a soft lap from scrap. We struggle with three different compound choices, and end up where we should have in ...

PFG.Live 2024-0303: I Didn't Expect The Backlash!

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Successful Sidewheeling - We learn about "forming" the wheel, and finally nailing the dimenensions. I Didn't Expect The Backlash! - Would have been fi...

PFG.Live 2024-0218: Restoring and Using Tools

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Restoring and Using Tools: Getting old tools, especially shop-made tools, back to working order and using them productively. Tighten Your Hub: Stayi...

PFG.Live 2024-0211: Decluttering with Mental Money

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grinder Therapy: We discuss "grinding in" two cast iron instruments for our friend UnixCarbide Autocollimated Boring: Unix completes the supply chai...

PFG.Live 2024-0204: The MIT LMP Shop: A Student's First Chips

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The MIT LMP Shop: A Student's First Chips Guest: Dan Gilbert, Instructor ! McMaster Drawing, Your Queries, and More... Links for products/designs me...

PFG.Live 2024-0128: Chattering About Damping And Resonance

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

McMaster Catalog Giveaway Visiting Two University Shops Chattering About Damping And Resonance We're giving away a McMaster-Carr Catalog!! 1) Be subs...

PFG.Live 2024-0121: The Many Aluminum Alloys

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Euphamistics: Precision Hole Punching The Many Aluminum Alloys Restoration Of Others' Shop-Made Tools Links for products/designs mentioned are at pf...

PFG.Live 2024-0114: Tom Lipton

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Tom Lipton! Lessons From Moving Into A New Shop Attracting Talent To Our National Labs And, of course, more! Links for products/designs menti...

PFG.Live 2024-0107: What Is The Ideal CNC Cycle Time?

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year 2024! Pinch of Copper? What is the Ideal CNC Cycle Time? Tools, Food, Earthquakes, Oh My! Preparing resin-bonded diamond wheels... ...

PFG.Live 2023-1217: At Home With 460-Volt Machines

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

USA to Canada Shipping: What's DDP?!... and why does it save a bunch of costs for send PFG Stones Northward? Preparing For SLicing Ruby Stone... Wh...

PFG.Live 2023-1210: Self-Employment with Stefan Gotteswinter

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Stefan Gotteswinter Self-Employment: How and When What gear do you need first? Links for products/designs mentioned are at pfg.gg/links F...

PFG.Live 2023-1203: Good First Effort

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Diamond Saw Blade On My Grinder: Crazy? - As the old "saw" goes: if it's crazy and it works, then it's not crazy. Spoiler: I ordered a blade for modi...

PFG.Live 2023-1119: Undercomplicationalism

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Undercomplicationalism - How to get Mom's rotary blades sharpened in less time than it takes to justify buying new ones. Machinist Every-Day Carry - ...

PFG.Live 2023-1119: Tolerance is Money, Friend!

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tolerance is Money, Friend! - Chasing tight tolerances which are not needed is a disservice to your client... and to you. The Tool Your Grinder's Hyd...

PFG.Live 2023-1112: Very Flat ... Magnet?!

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Very Flat ... Magnet?! - I respond to a client request for a flat surface on a magnet. There were some surprises. Mandatory Grinding Tools - What to...

PFG.Live 2023-1105: Non-linear Rails

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking News! -- a report from the New York City Marathon, LIVE! Instant Kiki Collab - A fast collaboration on 3D printing happened. It illustrates...

PFG.Live 2023-1029: Make 'em Think

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trebuchet Week: Make 'em Think - The kids design, build and test a trebuchet. The goal? Hit their Physics Teacher in the face with a water balloon ...