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Dreambuilt Designs

Another fine do-it-yourselfer! Here you can download a number of free and for-purchase plans, all excellent quality. (I know because I've personally previewed and critiqued some of them!) I have chatted online with Jim at considerable lengths and found him to be quite replete with fresh ideas for D.I.Y. shop projects.

Jim is also up and coming with plans for such very cool things as quarter scale hot air balloons, hydroponic gardening, and more! Email him your questions! More...

Technology on your time

Published by O'Reilly Media, this is one FINE web site. Lots of gadget hacking, build-your-own-stuff, rocket belts, robotics, and even arts and crafts to keep the ladies from getting bored. Warning: GEEK OVERLOAD! More...

ProShop Publishing

As you can see from my website, I dabble in a distracting variety of hobbies, but here's a gentleman that has concentrated on machining. More than just a hobbyist, James Harvey has authored a book on machine shop secrets gained after thirty years in the business. Check it out! More...

Online Metals

If you are building anything out of metal, you need to know about this fine source of metal stocks. They have it all, and it's super easy to order online. More...

Late Patents

Search the patents that died of neglect! I created this site, and while tooting my own horn is not in my usual bag of tricks, I must say that this web site has fast become a favorite. But please don't just take my word for it, check it out yourself.

There are over a hundred thousand expired patents in the database, and a top 100 companies list of who's letting 'em slide! More...

Lindsay's Technical Books

A great source of books on rare information. It is mostly reprints of old metalworking and scientific texts. You will also find the full Dave and Vince Gingery lineup here. More...

Lost foam casting technique

Here's the basic information on pouring molten metal into a distintegrating styrofoam pattern. This is lots of fun, I have done this. More...

DigiKey Corporation

Digi-Key Corporation is an excellent source of eletronic parts for the hobbyist! You can order online from a large selection, and they also send out a very nice printed catalog. Digi-Key is where I got my IRKT71 scr module for my homebuilt welder. More...

International Rectifier

The makers of the IRKT71 and many other fine products More...

ST Microelectronics Online Data Books

Many, many pdf files with application notes and sample schematic diagrams. More...

Professional Creative Services

This is website I created to showcase the line of technical illustrating, web design and computer software and IT (information technology) services that I have been busy with lately. I have extended my offerings beyond the workbench, so now you can benefit from my paid services as well. Go to www.dynamodan.com and check it out!

The computer generated object pictured here represents a dynamo like you might find in a science store--makes you want to grab the chrome spinner and give it a twirl, and watch the sparks jump across the electrodes! But it is purely imaginative and I created it to use as my mascot. More...

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Thank you for your interest in my website. I will be posting more and more photos, articles, and purchase-and-download plans for my projects such as the Improved Electric Radiant Shop Furnace.

But rest assured, the free HTML version of this and the other projects on www.dansworkshop.com will always be available for free. Nonetheless, these pages are a lot of work to put together, so I've made it easy for you send me donations. I won't be insulted by the even smallest amounts. Be a pal...
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