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![Hurricane Irma is now posing an imminent threat to the state of Florida this weekend. It is very important that we remind you, FamiLAB is NOT a storm shelter location. […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/OcEqRC1-115x115.jpg?x34763 "FAMiLab on lockdown during Hurricane Irma…")
FAMiLab on lockdown during Hurricane Irma…
Posted on September 5, 2017 | No CommentsHurricane Irma is now posing an imminent threat to the state of Florida this weekend. It is very important that we remind you, FamiLAB is NOT a storm shelter location. […]![Inspired by Adam Savage’s shop organization (As seen on Tested) I have been using these Stanley organizers for a while now for organizing my hardware, cutting tools, electronics, and […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170710_112447-Medium-1-e1499787958937-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Ikea Storage Rack Hack")
Ikea Storage Rack Hack
Posted on July 11, 2017 | No CommentsInspired by Adam Savage’s shop organization (As seen on Tested) I have been using these Stanley organizers for a while now for organizing my hardware, cutting tools, electronics, and […]![Here’s a quick demo video of FamiLAB’s HAAS VF-1 CNC Mill chewing up some aluminum for fun. If you would like to learn more about this machine and all of […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/haaspart-1-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Machining Things With the HAAS")
Machining Things With the HAAS
Posted on July 11, 2017 | No CommentsHere’s a quick demo video of FamiLAB’s HAAS VF-1 CNC Mill chewing up some aluminum for fun. If you would like to learn more about this machine and all of […]![Hi, my name is John Lamp (aka jdbugman). I have been into RC anything for as long as I can remember. I have done cars, planes, helicopters, battlebots, robots, even […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_2143-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Building My First RaceQuad")
Building My First RaceQuad
Posted on April 7, 2017 | 1 CommentHi, my name is John Lamp (aka jdbugman). I have been into RC anything for as long as I can remember. I have done cars, planes, helicopters, battlebots, robots, even […]![Former President Obama stopped by the lab last Saturday. To say that it was unexpected would be an understatement. Willa was in the front room watching Food Wars, when out […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/obamapi-115x115.png?x34763 "Thanks Obama!")
Thanks Obama!
Posted on April 1, 2017 | 1 CommentFormer President Obama stopped by the lab last Saturday. To say that it was unexpected would be an understatement. Willa was in the front room watching Food Wars, when out […]![This year’s annual meeting was held at the Lab on Sunday, March 27th. The meeting started about 3:30 PM, and was attended by about 50 members. The current board was […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Annual-Meeting-20-115x115.jpg?x34763 "FamiLAB Annual Meeting 2017")
FamiLAB Annual Meeting 2017
Posted on March 27, 2017 | No CommentsThis year’s annual meeting was held at the Lab on Sunday, March 27th. The meeting started about 3:30 PM, and was attended by about 50 members. The current board was […]![Shortly after having finished the toolholder for the R8/Bridgeport and Cat40/HAAS toolholders (Blog post here!), I was feeling inspired to do something similar on our lathe. I wanted as simple […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Slack-for-iOS-Upload-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Metal Shop Organization: Lathe Tool Rack")
Metal Shop Organization: Lathe Tool Rack
Posted on November 22, 2016 | 1 CommentShortly after having finished the toolholder for the R8/Bridgeport and Cat40/HAAS toolholders (Blog post here!), I was feeling inspired to do something similar on our lathe. I wanted as simple […]![I spend a lot of time in the FamiLAB metal shop making things, maintaining machines, and sometimes just enjoying some order and organization. Our collection of tools and toolholders for […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161105_212910-Medium-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Metal Shop Organization: Making Toolholders for Toolholders")
Metal Shop Organization: Making Toolholders for Toolholders
Posted on November 6, 2016 | 2 CommentsI spend a lot of time in the FamiLAB metal shop making things, maintaining machines, and sometimes just enjoying some order and organization. Our collection of tools and toolholders for […]![In preparation for Maker Faire Orlando, FamiLAB members Suraj, Brad, Nick, Dave and Rick worked together to make a small portable vacuum former. Not only did they build the vacuum […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/fornax-115x115.jpg?x34763 "The FamiLAB 24 Hour Make")
The FamiLAB 24 Hour Make
Posted on October 10, 2016 | 1 CommentIn preparation for Maker Faire Orlando, FamiLAB members Suraj, Brad, Nick, Dave and Rick worked together to make a small portable vacuum former. Not only did they build the vacuum […]![“Wait, that email is real?” Three weeks ago, FamiLAB, along with dozens of other makerspaces, hackerspaces, and fab labs, received a Request for Information from the Senior Advisor for Making […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14079995_664609243694326_438203193011135432_n-115x115.jpg?x34763 "FamiLAB Goes to the White House")
FamiLAB Goes to the White House
Posted on August 30, 2016 | No Comments“Wait, that email is real?” Three weeks ago, FamiLAB, along with dozens of other makerspaces, hackerspaces, and fab labs, received a Request for Information from the Senior Advisor for Making […]