I LOVE my 2022 F56 JCW Mini Cooper. The ONLY wart was the wireless phone charger installed in the armrest: It takes up a ton of space and it’s still too small to fit today’s larger cell phones (Samsung Ultra, Google Pixel Pro, … nope, I’m not prepared to provide a list of phones thatContinue reading “Removing Wireless Phone Charger from 2022 F56 JCW Mini Cooper”
Category Archives: glowforge
Pegboard Work Surfaces
The Glowforge is an amazing tool for cutting, engraving, and etching thin wood, acrylic, leather, anodized metal, etc., but it’s not immediately obvious that it can also do the same with common thicker objects like wooden-handle utensils (pizza cutters, spatulas), etc. etc. Thicker objects require removal of the Glowforge’s “crumb tray” to make room underContinue reading “Pegboard Work Surfaces”
Glowforging Camera Shelf Tags
I proudly display a vast number of antique cameras on customized shelves (as noted elsewhere on this site). And despite their organization (I have paper tags on each camera that can be looked up via a spreadsheet and / or handy 3-ring binder) it can still be overwhelming to identify what you’re looking at. MostContinue reading “Glowforging Camera Shelf Tags”
Cameras Need Support!
No, not emotional support. Rather, I needed a way to keep many of the cameras upright on the shelves. Enter the Glowforge! I created clear acrylic supports for the cameras that needed a little help. I included the identification tag (and logo where space permitted). Lens supports have a curved top for a finished look;Continue reading “Cameras Need Support!”
glowforge Time!
This site has expanded! Most waistlines have grown during the pandemic, so why not widgetwood.com too? There’s a new ‘glowforge’ subpage where I’ll be highlighting projects, techniques, learnings, materials, etc. It’s a little sparse for now, but expect it to grow over time. The link is at the top of the page (or at http://www.widgetwood.com/glowforge).Continue reading “glowforge Time!”
I Tube, YouTube, We all Tube!
I created a YouTube channel for WidgetWood! Now there’s a handy place for posting videos of my lamps, home improvement projects, carpentry, and now.. dum dum dum… glowforge projects (industrial laser CNC)! I posted videos of the 1) GlowForge unboxing and 2) my first project (wood cut of my logo). And…. Stay tuned for aContinue reading “I Tube, YouTube, We all Tube!”
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