The workshop
Gear I use
Everything here is something I own and have used on actual projects. No sponsored placements — just the tools that live on my bench.
3D Printing
Bambu Lab
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
The fastest, most capable consumer FDM printer on the market. Multi-material, enclosed, WiFi-connected. Worth every cent.
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Bambu Lab PLA Basic Filament 1kg
Dialed-in to the X1C slicer profiles. Consistent diameter, minimal clogs, great color selection.
View on Amazon ↗Hatchbox
Hatchbox PLA 1.75mm 1kg
Reliable everyday filament. Great for structural parts where color accuracy is less critical.
View on Amazon ↗Neiko
Digital Calipers 6-inch
Essential for dialing in first-layer squish and measuring printed parts. Get one with a locking screw.
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Makita
Makita RT0701C Trim Router
Compact, powerful, and precise. Standard spindle for DIY CNC routers — the one on my 4×4.
View on Amazon ↗Inventables
Inventables 1/8in Upcut Spiral End Mill (10-pack)
Go-to bit for wood and MDF cuts. Keeps a sharp edge and doesn't chatter on the gantry.
View on Amazon ↗SainSmart
GRBL CNC Controller 3-Axis
Budget-friendly GRBL board for hobby CNC builds. Works with UGS, bCNC, and most free senders.
View on Amazon ↗Electronics
Hakko
Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station
The benchmark for hobby soldering stations. Digital temp control, fast recovery, tips last years.
View on Amazon ↗HiLetgo
ESP32 Development Board (5-pack)
Versatile Wi-Fi + Bluetooth MCU. Used extensively in my relative positioning experiments.
View on Amazon ↗Arduino
Arduino Uno R3
The original. Still the best teaching platform and reliable for running GRBL on CNC projects.
View on Amazon ↗Fluke
Fluke 115 True RMS Multimeter
Professional-grade meter that will outlast every project. The only meter I trust for anything near mains voltage.
View on Amazon ↗Hand Tools
iFixit
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
Everything you need to open anything. 64 precision bits, spudgers, tweezers — lives on my bench.
View on Amazon ↗Wera
Wera Hex-Plus 9-Piece L-Key Set (Metric)
Hex keys that actually grip rounded bolts. Essential for V-slot and extrusion-based builds.
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