Metal Fabrication: I'd like to design small objects and see them realized in stainless steel and/or aluminum. How would I go about this? Specifically: What design software should I use and what services are available for custom fabrication? [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Jul 12, 2009 - 7 answers

Preparing for a technical/artistic interview? [more inside]
posted by slipperywhenwet on Jul 21, 2008 - 4 answers

Custom motorcycle helmet artisans? Am needing to find someone to fabricate a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet for me. Artist/machinist needed. [more inside]
posted by MrTangent on Oct 22, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I make something I've fabricated out of cold rolled steel achieve a uniform patina of rust? [more inside]
posted by machaus on May 4, 2007 - 19 answers

What are some things that are taught as History in a college/higher learning setting (as a piece of, or as the whole) that aren't fully supported by facts (such as documents, carbon dating, etc)? [more inside]
posted by defenestration on Aug 11, 2006 - 15 answers

Does anyone know of a good laser-capable machine shop in LA? [more inside]
posted by felix on Apr 18, 2006 - 1 answer

Short-run-plastic-fab-filter: Where can I go to order a very short run (100-300 items) of custom shaped and machined plastic sheets? In addition to a whacky shape, I need some drilling and something close to 'etching' on the surface. [more inside]
posted by daver on Mar 21, 2006 - 2 answers

fab-4 - what does it mean? Is that where Intel made the 4004?
posted by Kwantsar on Dec 10, 2004 - 5 answers

Has anyone here ever done small-scale plastic (specifically polycarbonate) casting/fabrication at home? What are some good resources for getting started?
posted by casarkos on Nov 11, 2004 - 8 answers

Is there an easy-ish way to make things out of plastic? I had an idea for a fly-swatter-like contraption for catching spiders, and I have no idea how to go about molding something out of plastic. I know how to build out of wood, I can cut, bend, and weld metal, and I even have some idea how glass products can be crafted the old-fashioned way. But plastic? By "easy-ish" I mean: you can do it in your garage with the right tools and materials.
posted by scarabic on May 11, 2004 - 8 answers

The future is Plastics! Anyone with experience with short-run plastic fabrication? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by plemeljr on Jan 23, 2004 - 5 answers