Dear Drive Starved Nation:
Inspiration is Everywhere..
I just discovered this video and thought it worth sharing. It’s about making. So don’t freak out when you don’t see any wood.
There is another version where he makes a similar project from wood, but it’s nowhere near as interesting as what he does here. It is particularly fascinating how he uses a three jawed chuck and the proper geometry to make a cube on a metal lathe. This is a perfect example of how math can be taught using a real, mind bending idea. I hope you like it-
-John
PS: His choice of music had me reaching for the mute key.
Inspiration is Everywhere – And how thankful we all are for it to be there!!
That was very fun indeed! I was wondering how he would stabilize the inner blocks for the final cutting – very clever. Makes me want to get a metal lathe to play with!
So many places to screw up in making that. Forgetting which ring you’re on, or which cutter is in the head. I guess after a few years you develop a system to minimize those sorts of mistakes.
Thanks for sharing!
— Peter
So you’re metal-philic for the video but metal-phobic for the music.
Yes.
Hi John,
Have we agreed upon the secret DSN handshake for Thursday evening in the North End?
Steve
You must then see a doctor about your bi-metality. 🙂
No, but I suspect those that are putting tools into their briefcases are DSN members.
I look forward to seeing everybody!
-John
Classic. You should write for the National Lampoon.
I save my comedy gold for my legal opinions. 😛