Action shot of lathe in action but with a different tool:

So what separates freehand grinding from other methods? As the name implies: it's done entirely by hand. No jigs, rests, or fancy CNC. It takes a very long time to build these skills up.

Today I finally got to install something I've been working on for months and see it in the sculpture working and it feels so amazing to see it doing what I thought it would:

Some of y'all want to see the full stream of sparks I'm sure so here you go: (Note: while Dad has active ventilation going for this I personally recommend and use a breathing filter as well; I am wearing my 3M PAPR)

The good news is it runs again. More or less. But not great and not for long. I've hosed the carb down in carb cleaner a few times but I think there's some varnish still in there.

Pressing in screw retainers (heat set M3 threaded inserts) via a hot press jig for that 3D printer build I've been working on with a friend: #MakeAllTheThings

"How do you see what is happening?" You don't really; it's primarily done by feel.

We perform the ritual motions and observe the rites; behold the smooth motion:

Here's another view of it in the dark where the effect is more pronounced:

Here's a different view of the process:

"in March 2025 15 humanitarian personnel.. were killed by the Israeli occupation forces in Rafah.. the lack of accountability.. remains a profound failure of the intl community.. these are not isolated incidents.." The Palestine Red Crescent Society addressing the UN security council yesterday

🚨🚨🚨Once again without congressional approval‼️

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Trump on anti-ICE protests in New Jersey: "It's all paid for protesters. These aren't protesters. These people are fake."

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Republicans have shut down our government to redistribute the hard-earned money of working people into the pockets of billionaires. The $300 million of cuts CSU is facing are an authoritarian attack on higher education and a way for the GOP to pump even more cash into ICE’s cruelty.

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Kevin Gausman recorded 7 swings and misses on his splitter. That is the most he had in an inning this season! #WorldSeries

Spud time with Kara and Casey #cockatoo

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May 30, 2026 Chetumal, Mexico Heavy rains in Chetumal led to street flooding and fallen trees.

A pelican, around 37 years old, shows up every day at a Greek restaurant to get its portion of fish. The bird has become a well-known local figure along the seafront 💙

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Tillis and Bessent share their mutual dismay over Bill Pulte

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