We had a great time playing with different Bosch Angle Grinders in the metal working room at the Idea Foundry! We took some time to discuss the new GWS18V-45C/PSC Brushless Angle Grinder to see how it matches up to their corded models, such as the 1375A and GWS10-45PD. Also looked at the new Bluetooth connectivity options available with these new grinders.
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Columbus Idea Foundry Move to Franklinton, to be Largest Maker Space on Earth
We have been a long time member & supporter of the Columbus Idea Foundry, donating tools and gear from our reviews whenever possible (and agreeable by the manufacturers of course). In that time the organization has grown from a 2500 sq. ft. club house to what will end up somewhere around a 75,000 sq. ft. Mecca of Creativity. At that …
Read More2012 Ohio Tool Racing Championship Winners
When it comes to the sport of power tool drag racing aren’t we all winners, well at least that’s what we are saying because our racer never actually made it all the way down the track. An overcomplicated porta-band chain drive and suspension proved to be just too unreliable. A special thanks to the wonderful sponsorship of Columbus Idea Foundry, …
Read MoreThird Annual Tool Racing Championships, A Big Success!
Thank you to all the fans, vendors, racers and terrific sponsors that made the third annual Tool Racing Championships (www.ToolRaces.com) an overwhelming success for the 2011 season. Weather worked with us this time around and a lot of folks came together to support the event in so many ways. For about half the crowd it was their first time …
Read MoreDouble the Size of the Columbus Idea Foundry Workshop
For those who don’t know, the Idea Foundry is a community workshop located in Columbus, Ohio. Currently at 10,000 square foot of workshop, educational center, hackerspace superieur, artist and business incubator as well as providing general public community access to all manner of tools (welding, woodworking, CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, and more). On August 15th, the shop has …
Read MoreThe Woodworking Show 2011 Columbus, Ohio Review & Photos
Last weekend we spend a good amount of time over 3 days at The Woodworking Show basically to learn how little we really actually know about woodworking. The show covers all levels of woodworking from very basics that even young kids can get started with, up to very advance techniques, processes & equipment. Booths ranged from teaching workshops to cutting …
Read MoreColumbus Idea Foundry 2.0 – Grand Opening January 22nd
This Saturday night 6-10 pm the Columbus Idea Foundry is having its grand opening event for the new space which is now 400% larger than the previous space. You may have heard about this awesome community workshop as the host of the Ohio Tool Racing Championships (www.toolraces.com) along with several other really fun events. There will be live flaming demos, blacksmithing, …
Read MorePower Tool Drag Racing Tomorrow in Columbus, Ohio
Yes just one day away is the 2nd annual Ohio Tool Racing Championship (www.toolraces.com) and things are getting pretty exciting around the Columbus Idea Foundry this week. Lots of people are piling in this week to get their projects finish. It will probably be a very late night at the shop tonight for some but we’d expect nothing less. Our …
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