"How-To" Directory

This page aggregates the knowledge and techniques learned at the Steampunk Lab, as well as helpful online resources.

How to use this site

Engadget.com - a weblog and podcast about technology and consumer electronics; includes step-by-step DIY CNC machine instructions!
Fab@Home - a website explaining how to build a DIY "3D Printer" or "rapid prototyper". Very cool.
Gizmology.net - A tinkerer with a whole lot of useful resources... From stove-top metal casting to industrial engineering references. Also has links to part suppliers.
HowStuffWorks.com - this particular link takes you to "fasteners". I spent a bunch of hours sorting through hundreds of nails, screws, bolts, etc in the Milo workshop one night, and this should help identify what each type is.
SteampunkWorkshop.com - the inspiration for this site, frankly. Really great projects!
BecauseWeCan - a great design / fabrication website by an inspiring couple in California

Steampunk gallery at Boston.com - definition of Steampunk and links to other projects
The Heliograph - a great steampunk blog

E-lite.com - Electroluminescent light
BeingSeen.com - More electroluminescent light
EVBplus.com - Embedded control "evaluation boards"
HGR Industrial Surplus - Industrial surplus supply store
Surplus Center - another industrial surplus supplier
Scrap metal supply - Research Alloys Co, 799 W. Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH
Central Ohio Welding Co - 253 E Spring St, Columbus, OH, 43215 (also sells plasma cutting supplies)
Souther Ohio Welder Repair - 4905 Hendron Rd, Groveport, OH 43125, 614 836 2069 (also sells used welding and plasma cutting gear - bought our Plasma cutter from Brad there; Grant runs the place, and has a wide knowledge of different tools)