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Brass, a dazzling alloy of copper and zinc, has left an indelible mark on human history with its unique blend of strength, beauty, and versatility. From ancient civilizations to modern industries, the story of brass is a tale of craftsmanship, innovation, and the ever-evolving journey of a metal that has captured our admiration and fascination. In this blog post, we delve into the captivating history of brass, tracing its evolution from a mystical curiosity to a vital part of our everyday lives. Ancient Origins and Alchemical Beginnings The origins of brass are shrouded in the annals of history. Historians believe...

The evolution of machining has been a cornerstone of human progress, propelling us from the realms of manual labor into the era of precision engineering. From the crude tools of ancient times to the computer-controlled machines of today, the history of machining is a testament to human ingenuity, innovation, and the insatiable quest for greater precision and efficiency. In this blog post, we embark on a journey through time to explore the captivating history of machining and its transformative impact on our world. Ancient Origins and Early Innovations The roots of machining can be traced back to the earliest civilizations....

Hi everyone!   It has been quite some time since I've done any posts on here, but I wanted to start getting into the habit of doing it more routinely.  I've also started to attempt to create some videos for posting on YouTube.  I have have quite a number of requests for pictures and/or videos of the machining process, and thus have started to do some video production.  Here's the latest video, and please subscribe to the channel as I will be working hard to add new content as well as get better at creating content!   Also, here are a few...

Thanks to everyone who participated in the FlatTop Kickstarter campaign!  We have fulfilled all orders and have received great feedback on the tops so far.   Over 200 tops and 79 sets of Begleri were made for this project, and they shipped around the world to countries including Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, England, Germany, France, England, Denmark, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Canada. We ended up with some leftover material from the project, and are working on making some stemmed tops from it!  We have a few posted on the site so far. Thanks again! Chris