I was in Pasadena CA for the Hackaday Superconference, and got to spend some quality time at the Supplyframe Design Lab. Resident Engineer Dan Hienzsch said I could have a few hours, and asked me what ...

A VMC (vertical machining center) is essentially a CNC vertical milling machine on steroids. Many CNC mills are just manual milling machines that have been converted to CNC control. They work nicely, ...

MOTHER EARTH NEWS reader Monty Kaasch converted an elliptical trainer into the power source for a manual grain mill. Our love of good, whole-grain breads inspired my wife and me to buy a hand-powered, ...

Learn how to find a quality home grain mill to grind your own flour. This article covers reviews on grain mills and the health benefits of fresh-ground grains. Modern countertop grain mills make it ...

Manual Mill Operation serves as a guide for manually machining various features onto a workpiece. The class takes the users through the steps of creating a part on the manual mill, including ...

If you love to spend time in the kitchen, you know there is nothing quite as satisfying as fresh-baked bread. But how fresh is it, really, if you are using old flour? A grain mill is the perfect way ...

I entered the Army in 1988 as a military occupational specialty (MOS) 44E (machinist) under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program. Since I had received industry standard manual machinist training, ...

When it comes to food, salt and pepper are two of the most crucial ingredients; they can take a dish from zero to hero. As with spices, freshly ground seasoning always far outshines the powdery ...

The maker of the renowned AeroPress coffee press is back on the market with an innovation to complement their unique coffee brewers. The AeroPress Manual Grinder, launched earlier this month, marks ...