Latest field notecnccam
CNC Ramp Entry: Helical Plunge or Straight Plunge?
Set up CNC ramp entry and helical plunges in CAM, then choose a straight plunge only where the cutter and material allow it.
The Boss Factory
Read the guidePublic registerActive
Blog
Woodworking & fabrication notes from Dieppe, NB
Practical guides on woodworking, laser engraving, CNC routing, 3D printing, and fabrication — written for homeowners and small businesses in Dieppe and Greater Moncton.
current sensingshunt monitor
Current Sensing: Shunt, Hall, or Clamp Transformer?
Compare shunts, Hall sensors, and clamp transformers for accuracy, isolation, low-current work, installation time, and circuit disruption.
The Boss Factory
pcb designpcb legend
PCB Legend Layer: What to Print on the Board
Avoid unreadable, missing, or misleading PCB labels. Use pin-one marks, polarity, test points, and revision data that still help years later.
The Boss Factory
3d printinguv degradation
UV Degradation in 3D Prints: Why Parts Turn Brittle
Sunlight attacks a printed part at its surface first. Learn why it chalks and cracks before it changes shape, and how paint extends outdoor print life.
The Boss Factory
3d printingprinted hinge
Printed Hinge Fatigue: Why Layer Direction Decides Life
A printed hinge often fails at its layer boundary, not its pin. Learn how orientation, material, and hinge geometry control flex life.
The Boss Factory
esp32dev boards
Cheap ESP32 Board: Find the Clone's Real Limits
A cheap ESP32 board can fail because of its support parts, not its CPU. Test USB, power, memory, and RF before designing around a clone.
The Boss Factory
enclosure filtrationprinter air filter
Enclosure Filtration: HEPA, Carbon, and Exhaust
HEPA filters catch particles. Activated carbon adsorbs gases. Learn why neither replaces exhausting contaminated air outside.
The Boss Factory
automatic coop doormotorised door project
Automatic Coop Door: Four Designs That Cannot Trap
Four automatic coop door projects, from screw lifts to sliding panels, with current limiting, end stops, and manual releases that protect birds.
The Boss Factory
free cam softwareopen source cnc
Free CAM Software: From Drawing to Safe G-Code
A practical free CAM software workflow from clean geometry to tested g-code, with the manual checks paid CAM normally performs for you.
The Boss Factory
co2 laserchiller temperature
Chiller Temperature: A Hot-Shop Maintenance Routine
Keep a CO2 laser stable through summer with a chiller routine by interval, plus the temperature myths that cause tube and machine problems.
The Boss Factory
woodworkingphotography
Wood Tone Photography: A White Balance Test
A repeatable test for honest wood colour photos, covering white balance, mixed light, grey cards, and screen calibration.
The Boss Factory
pwmesp32
PWM Frequency and Resolution: The Timer Trade-Off
PWM frequency and resolution share the same timer. Learn how the trade-off works and choose sensible settings for LEDs, motors, and servos.
The Boss Factory
servo jitterservo twitching
Servo Jitter: Four Causes and the Fix Order
Track down servo jitter in the order it usually fails: supply, timing, end stops, then the servo's position sensor.
The Boss Factory
filament storagesummer humidity
Summer Humidity Filament Storage: Fix Wet Spools
Wet filament causes popping, stringing, and rough surfaces. Find the cause in order, then adjust storage for the humidest season.
The Boss Factory
surge protectionlightning safety
Surge Protection: What Actually Saves Electronics
Surge protection has limits. Learn how MOVs fail, why data cables matter, and which controls give electronics a chance against nearby lightning.
The Boss Factory
router trammelcircle cutting
Router Trammel: 5 Circle-Cutting Projects That Work
Build useful round projects with a router trammel. Set the radius correctly, choose the safe feed direction, and cut in controlled passes.
The Boss Factory
cncfeed override
Feed Override: 6 CNC Mistakes It Cannot Fix
Feed override can save a cut, or turn a marginal cut into rubbing. Learn what it changes, what it cannot rescue, and the checks to make first.
The Boss Factory
local automation logichub vs device
Hub vs Device: Where Automation Logic Should Live
A practical rule for hub vs device automation: keep safety and property protection local, and leave coordination and convenience to the hub.
The Boss Factory
Want the piece, not just the guide? Browse our fabrication services or shop ready-made and made-to-order pieces in the store.