FOCUS ON TOOLS
Focus on Tools.
Learning and Making
Exploration of the tools it takes to produce this DIY series, from the cameras used to film, to an exploration of items such as scroll saws and routers.
Custom Organic Handles HF Needle Rasps w/Epoxy Resin and Pearlx Pigment
I had some leftover resin from another video and decided to try an experiment. With the resin still malleable, I shaped by hand these Custom Organic Handles HF Needle Rasps w/Epoxy Resin and PearlX Pigment ModShapes is about product design…
Unboxing and testing the Professional Zoom H4N Pro Field Audio Recorder
Tall Girl Sydney and I upgraded our audio to include field recorders. We often need a good quality of audio in the field, and especially now with multi-cam shoots with the sony with notoriously lower audio quality. We open the…
Dyson Animal 8 Cordless Vacuum – we unbox it, use it, and evaluate it!
Our old vacuum died, it lasted 8 years! So, we purchased this Dyson Animal 8 Cordless Vacuum. Unbox, test and evaluate. ModShapes is about product design and making things. We started out making bespoke stands for vapes. Today we do…
IsoTunes Pro Noise Isolating Earbuds OSHA Block Noise 27 Decibals
I am unboxing my new IsoTunes Pro Noise Isolating Earbuds. This is not a full review, just the unboxing, and first impression. I saw several DIY creatives using them so I wanted to try them out. Since I am working…
Yamaha MG10XU 10-Input Stereo Mixer with Effects Unboxing & First Use
I recently purchased the Yamaha MG10XU 10-Input Stereo Mixer with Effects and used it for the first time. The audio inputs in my 15-year-old Alesis 8 Channel Mixer had gone bad. I am excited to get this mixer, it will…
Yes! Craftsman 9-in. Bench Top Band Saw Unboxing, Assembly, and First Use.
Yes! Craftsman 9-in. Bench Top Band Saw Unboxing, Assembly, and First Use. I recently purchased a Craftsman Craftsman 9-in. Bench Top Band Saw, Model# 124.3299, and also Model # BAS230. I unboxed it, and Tall Girl Sydney and I assembled…
Unboxing and Assembling A Harbor Freight 29 In. Heavy Duty Tool Stand – Item#95128
We are unboxing and assembling A Harbor Freight 29 In. Heavy Duty Tool Stand from Central Machinery – Item#95128. This awesome little stand is packed with power, it takes about 30 minutes to assemble. It Fits the Following Tools From…
Upgraded Scroll Saw! Unboxing A Porter Cable 18 Inch Variable Scroll Saw with Stand!!!
My Harbor Freight Scroll saw was good, but it was time to upgrade. Sold the old one on Craig’s list for a reasonable amount, and picked up this replacement. It was more expensive, but since space in my shop is…
Harbor Freight Scroll Law Level Mod
We’ve had trouble leveling this little scroll saw from harbor freight. The good news is that we put together a quick mod that works and only required us to use 4 washers. ModShapes is about product design and making things.…
Is this drill press underpowered?
I believe this little drill press may be slightly underpowered. As you can see, the Forstner bit seems to collect wood shavings and come to a complete halt. Its fairly dangerous and I have plans to stabilize the press and…
I Can’t Believe I didn’t have a plan! Making an impromptu chisel set holder out of wood…
I made a chisel holder, without a plan. Next time there will be a plan! I literally was just practicing and it turned into something. I’m not looking for perfection, but I hope to improve. Woodworking is far different than…
Wow! Craftsman Router and Table Unboxing, Assembly and First Use – easier than I thought and fun!!
I recently purchased a Craftsman ROUTER & ROUTER TABLE COMBO, Item # 37595. I unboxed it, and Tall Girl Sydney and I assembled it. I tested it on a resin and wood art piece, and on a resin piece for…