Blenster 🅅
@blenster.com
I break things and write detailed reports. Rapid Prototyper. Maker. Apprentice Knifemaker. Sometimes I try to help explain social situations to dudes.
Trans rights are human rights and Black lives matter.
I love you.
Trans rights are human rights and Black lives matter.
I love you.
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
#MakeAllTheThings
January 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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
#MakeAllTheThings
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)
(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)
December 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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)
(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)
Here's a different view of the process:
December 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Here's a different view of the process:
"How do you see what is happening?"
You don't really; it's primarily done by feel.
You don't really; it's primarily done by feel.
December 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"How do you see what is happening?"
You don't really; it's primarily done by feel.
You don't really; it's primarily done by feel.
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.
It takes a very long time to build these skills up.
December 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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.
It takes a very long time to build these skills up.