Innovation Unleashed: Dave McCabe’s 3D Printing Journey with Bambu Lab – HGG587

Dave McCabe joins me this week. We’ll be discussing his recent woodworking projects, including items he’s crafted for his office. Dave has also recently acquired a 3D printer, and you’ll be intrigued by the unique uses he’s found for it. Towards the end of the show, we’ll take a trip down memory lane and explore the history of the Home Server Show. It’s a fascinating look at our podcast’s roots.



















Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg587



Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #587 of Home Gadget Geeks, brought to you by the Average Guy Network.



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Show Segments:



Tech gadgets and news with Jim Collison and Dave McCabe. ([0:00])



Jim Collison welcomes Dave McCabe to discuss tech gadgets and news.



Woodworking, technology, and creativity. ([1:25])



Dave McCabe and Jim Collison reminisce about their past experiences together, including installing GPUs and working on woodshop projects.



Dave McCabe notes that while technology has advanced in woodworking, the basics of the craft have remained the same, with new tools and techniques emerging to enhance the skillset.



Dave McCabe and Jim Collison discuss their shared passion for technology and creativity, with Dave mentioning his enjoyment of woodworking and Jim sharing his appreciation for the art of sign-making.



Dave and Jim talk about the importance of patience and practice in their respective hobbies, with Dave noting the need for technology skills in the Makerspace and Jim highlighting the value of long-term projects.



Jim Collison and Dave McCabe discuss McCabe’s design and manufacturing process for custom drinkware and laser engraving.



McCabe highlights the importance of personalization and customization in his work, including using laser engraving to add names or logos to items.



Smoking chips for cocktails and 3D printing. ([8:49])