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Other areas that makers seem to delve into after woodworking

Woodworking
  • ​Tools
Hand tools
Power tools
CNC tools
  • Materials
  • Joinery techniques
  • Glues
  • Finishing
  • Finishes

Metal working
  • Tools
  • Materials
  • Processes
Mig welding
Tig welding
Stick welding
Brazing
Soldering
Casting
Forging
Laser cutting
Plasma cutting
Sawing
Grinding
Torch
Heat treatment
Milling
Lathe
Broach
Hone
Lap
Tap
Drill
Sheet metal forming
Sheet metal CNC punching
Hydroforming
Roll forming
3D printing
Machining


Metal finishing
  • Sanding
  • Sand blasting
  • Bead blasting
  • Manual deburring
  • Tumbling
  • Shot peening
  • Heat treating
  • Painting
  • Powder coating
  • Electroplating
Anodizing (aluminum)
Electropolishing (select steels only)
Electroplating (chrome, galvanize, zinc, oxide, etc...)
  • Vapor deposition coating

Molding/Casting (non-metallics)
  • Casting/Molding processes
Injection molding
Vacuum forming
Pressure forming
Rotational molding
Pour casting
Spray coating
Air casting (where they inject air into concrete or some other material to make it cast lighter)
  • Mold materials
RTV silicone negative from master
Platinum cure silicone negative from master
Tin cure silicone negative from master
Wood negative (carved, CNC, etc...)
Plastic negative (carved, CNC, etc...)
3D printed negatives
Composite fibers/cloths and epoxy resin negative from master
Plaster coated cloth
Plaster
Alginate
  • Cast/Molded part materials
2 part polyurethane
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Thermoplastics (ABS, Polycarbonate, Ultem, PET, etc...)
Copolymers (term?) (Delrin, ...)
Composite fibers/cloths and epoxy resin
GFRC concrete
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  • Home
  • Improve your Workspace
    • Dust Collection and Air Filtration >
      • Table Saw Dust Collection
      • All About Cyclone Separators
      • Dust Deputy and Dustopper Review and Comprehensive Scientific Testing
      • Dust Sheriff Cyclone Separator
      • Dust Collection System Options
      • Air Filtration System Options
      • Why clean air matters
      • Is your shop air safe???
      • How to maintain healthy air in your shop
      • Dust Collection Resources and Links
      • Why I became obsessed with dust collection and air filtration
    • Storage, Organization, Efficiency >
      • How to organize your tools and materials
      • Workbench Build and Restoration Options
    • Improve your workshop floors and lighting >
      • Improve your floors
      • Improve your lighting
  • Improve Your Tools
    • CNC Routing / Milling >
      • What you can make with a CNC router
      • What are your options?
      • Getting Started with a CNC
      • CNC Enclosures
      • My Journey to CNC Machines
      • CNC Router Resources and Links
    • Laser Cutting / Engraving >
      • What you can make with a laser
      • Types of Laser Cutters
      • Laser Cutting Resources and Links
    • 3D Printing >
      • What you can make with a 3D Printer
      • Which 3D Printer Should I Buy?
      • 3D Printing Tips and Tricks
      • 3D Printing Resources and Links
      • My Journey to 3D Printing
      • Modified Makergear M2 with Heated Build Chamber
    • Vinyl Cutting / Graphics
  • Shop
    • The Ultimate Air Filtration System
    • Dust Sheriff Cyclone Dust Collector
    • Shop Vac Hose Connector
    • Drill Organizer with Easy Access Charger Shelf
    • Quik Cleat Organization System
    • Ultimate Flip Top Workbench Plans
    • DIY Hydraulic Lift Mobile Tool Base
    • Chop Stop
  • Community
    • Social Media Channels
    • The Shop Hacks Story
    • Blog
    • Shop Hacks Innovators Program