Part 1: The Problem About 6 months ago, I got a GlowForge Aura. It was my first laser engraver/cutter, but I had CNC experience with a Genmitsu 4040-Pro Max and assumed that knowledge would transfer. It was not quite what I expcted though. I should have researched GlowForge more before buying. It’s a good device,ContinueContinue reading “Aligning Engravings on the GlowForge Aura with a 3D-Printed Corner Guide”
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Solid Walnut Tarot Inspired Box
https://videopress.com/v/rcWfyqsZ?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&muted=true&persistVolume=false&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fnaturalplaceblog.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2Fgx010510_1_mp4_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true This handmade box is made from solid walnut and finished by hand with Danish oil and finishing wax, giving the wood a warm, natural sheen while preserving the character of the grain. The sliding lid is laser-engraved with a tarot-inspired design, then cleaned, assembled, waxed, and polished by hand. Approximate dimensions: Outer dimensions:157 mmContinueContinue reading “Solid Walnut Tarot Inspired Box”
The Pharmacopeia: Morning Glory Seeds
Seeds of Vision: The Sacred, Medicinal, and Psychedelic Legacy of Morning Glory Morning glory seeds don’t scream for attention. They aren’t loud about what they are. But behind those soft blue flowers lies a doorway—a thread that connects the Aztecs, modern science, and maybe even a few of us trying to figure out who weContinueContinue reading “The Pharmacopeia: Morning Glory Seeds”
A Good Dehydrator on the Cheap
How I Built a DIY Food Dehydrator for Under $20 (and It Works Better Than My Old One)A month ago, my trusty HarvestRite food dehydrator, which I purchased years back at Cabela’s, suddenly malfunctioned, puffing out smoke and emitting strange sounds. Upon inspection, I discovered that not only was the heating element completely fried, butContinueContinue reading “A Good Dehydrator on the Cheap”
Advanced Voice Notes for Journaling On The Go
Saturday, October 26th, 2024, 8:33 AM Lansing Woods September 7th 2024 ISO 6400 600mm f6.3 1/2000 sec Using the method I will describe in this blog I wrote this entire blog with no edits in 3 minutes while walking the dogs. (Note: Link and Info Graphics were added later) I do a lot of journaling,ContinueContinue reading “Advanced Voice Notes for Journaling On The Go”