The DFX podcast is an ongoing conversation about making, CNC fabrication and micro scale manufacturing from the perspective of three solo makers and their occasional guest hosts. Co-hosted by Winston Moy (@winstonmakes), Ed Kramer (@ekramer3) and Chris Lee (@chrislee.design).
Episodes
Jul 16, 2020
Jul 16, 2020
1hr 4 min
The guys have been keeping busy in their respective shops as the mercury rises. Ed squeezes in some fun titanium parts on the Neo between client jobs. Winston knocks out some rockets and his Pocket NC gets a new suit. Chris gets his latest UMC-500 workholding idea dialed in on the first production parts.
Links:
The Marc Reis Flop (@causeimcnc on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3_0DYOIQxn
Jul 1, 2020
Jul 1, 2020
1hr 17 min
Daniel DeArco joins us to share how he leverages DIY design, prototyping and CNC fabrication to get the perfect shot for his amazingly creative and dynamic video and photography productions.
Links
Daniel DeArco (@danieldearco on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/danieldearco/
The Life of a Bolt - Aston Martin Red Bull Racing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iptAkpqjtMQ
Jun 16, 2020
Jun 16, 2020
1hr 9 min
The guys discuss the exciting new machine recently teased by Bantam Tools. Ed has an update on the new Pocket NC Pro currently under development. Winston wraps up his Skeloko LED bling video. Chris is getting in the zone on the UMC-500 and Ed shares his lessons learned after shipping off his first big commercial Neo job.
Links:
Autodesk Fusion 360 2020 Roadmap - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/fusion-360-roadmap-update-2020/
Bantam Tools New Machine Announcement - https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOHANupWjj
Jun 5, 2020
Jun 5, 2020
51 min
DFX celebrates our 50th episode with special guest Ed Rees from Saunders Machine Works. Ed talks about his luthier projects which sparked his initial interest in CNC machines. We chat about the Neo, Tormach, Haas and chickens.
May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020
1hr 5 min
Shop updates. Chris takes delivery of his UMC-500. Winston lights up Skeloko Datron-style. Eddie gets to work on his first big commercial job for the Neo. The workholding ecosystem for hobby-class CNC machines is looking promising. Saunders Machine Works introduces a sweet new aluminum fixture plate for the Shapeoko.
May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
55 min
Carbide 3D’s Jorge Sanchez joins us to talk about the Nomad 883 Pro, the early days at Carbide 3D and much more.
Links:
Carbide 3D - https://www.carbide3d.com
Apr 21, 2020
Apr 21, 2020
59 min
We are joined by Robert Cowan from BattleBots fame. He shares what goes into designing and fabricating combat robots and the engineering that goes into making a 250 Lb champion.
Links
Robert Cowan on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/cowanrg9
Robert Cowan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robertcowandiy
BattleBots - https://battlebots.com/
DFX Podcast - https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com
Apr 7, 2020
Apr 7, 2020
56 min
Sami Woolhiser returns for a chat about maker life under lockdown. Team DFX is working on Covid-19 supplies. Eddie experiments with Fusion’s Rotary machining strategy on the Neo’s 4th axis. Chris continues to be essentially essential and Winston knocks out some awesome live streams from the home shop.
Links
Maker Mask - https://www.makermask.com/
Real Engineering on Low Cost Ventilators - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vLPefHYWpY
Fritz & Pieces Molded Face Shield Frame - https://www.instagram.com/p/B-YbnTKgSSj
DFX Podcast - https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com
Mar 25, 2020
Mar 25, 2020
1hr 19 min
DFX45 - Lockdown Life
Winston lives his best life under the LA lock-down. Chris experiences spindles kisses. Ed gets his new Neo up and running.
Bonus content: Chris and Winston talk more about COVID-19 at the end of the show.
Links
Mark Rober - "How to See Germs Spread": https://youtu.be/I5-dI74zxPg
Prusa on Being Proactive as a Business: https://blog.prusaprinters.org/prusa-research-coronavirus-pandemic-and-how-important-it-is-to-be-two-steps-ahead/
PocketNC Courses: https://courses.pocketnc.com/
MasterCAM Resources: https://my.mastercam.com/Learning/Tutorials
Mar 10, 2020
Mar 10, 2020
52 min
Shop updates. And new machines all around. Winston updates us on progress with his new 3D printer. The guys discuss coolant and initial tooling strategies for the Neo and UMC-500. Chris recaps his recent Saunders Machine Works visit. Winston does rocket science.
Links
T-Splines Three Ways - Paul Sohi’s AU2019 session - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/class/T-Splines-Three-Ways-2019
Intro to 5-Axis Machining - Hand’s-On Training at SMW - https://www.nyccnc.com/events/#19478
The Chip Rag Newsletter from SMW - https://chiprag.com
DFX Podcast - https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com