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Everyone needs a good set of metric hex wrenches, and this set looks and works great. The holder keeps them organized and the color-coded sized make it easy to pick the one you need. Not the cheapest set out there but worth the extra expense for the quality and tolerances.
Everyone needs a good set of metric hex wrenches, and this set looks and works great. The holder keeps them organized and the color-coded sized make it easy to pick the one you need. Not the cheapest set out there but worth the extra expense for the quality and tolerances.
The Hakko FX888D Soldering Station looks good and feels good. The pen heats up quickly and comes with a thin tip for accurate soldering. The separate stand gives you flexibility in how you organize your work area. The digital readout lets you set your temperature with accuracy.
The Hakko FX888D Soldering Station looks good and feels good. The pen heats up quickly and comes with a thin tip for accurate soldering. The separate stand gives you flexibility in how you organize your work area. The digital readout lets you set your temperature with accuracy.
TurboSquid is the world’s largest marketplace for professional 3D models. Their collection includes vehicles, characters, architecture, furniture and more, and the models are used by game developers, news agencies, architects, visual effects studios, advertisers, and creative professionals around the world. They offer multiple options for licensing of content, and also serve as a platform for 3D artists to sell their models.
TurboSquid is the world’s largest marketplace for professional 3D models. Their collection includes vehicles, characters, architecture, furniture and more, and the models are used by game developers, news agencies, architects, visual effects studios, advertisers, and creative professionals around the world. They offer multiple options for licensing of content, and also serve as a platform for 3D artists to sell their models.
CG Trader is a marketplace for 3D models including low poly Physically Based Rendering (PBR) models and 3D printing models. Their "CGTrader ARsenal" platform is a "scalable 3D Product Visualization Platform for retail." Their service encourages 3D artists to add and sell their models, and they offer a "trending models" browse feature that sorts the library based on popularity. They also offer a project marketplace where clients can hire artists and artists can look for projects.
CG Trader is a marketplace for 3D models including low poly Physically Based Rendering (PBR) models and 3D printing models. Their "CGTrader ARsenal" platform is a "scalable 3D Product Visualization Platform for retail." Their service encourages 3D artists to add and sell their models, and they offer a "trending models" browse feature that sorts the library based on popularity. They also offer a project marketplace where clients can hire artists and artists can look for projects.
GrabCAD is an online community of professional engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students who upload and share 3D models and CAD files. They offer a 3D printing software application that is optimized for Stratasys printers. You can search the library by category (i.e. automotive, construction, furniture, military, etc.) and also by file type. The files are all community generated and are free to download.
GrabCAD is an online community of professional engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students who upload and share 3D models and CAD files. They offer a 3D printing software application that is optimized for Stratasys printers. You can search the library by category (i.e. automotive, construction, furniture, military, etc.) and also by file type. The files are all community generated and are free to download.
3D Content Central is a resource for free 3D and 2D CAD models of user-contributed and supplier-certified parts and assemblies. The service is operated by Dassault Systemes, makes of SolidWorks, and as such is a bit more business and industry focused than most other 3D libraries. The models are organized into hundreds of categories, and are optimized for use in SolidWorks. This is a good source if you're looking for a model of a particular part that is made by a particular company, or if you're looking for assembly models to use in a larger product model.
3D Content Central is a resource for free 3D and 2D CAD models of user-contributed and supplier-certified parts and assemblies. The service is operated by Dassault Systemes, makes of SolidWorks, and as such is a bit more business and industry focused than most other 3D libraries. The models are organized into hundreds of categories, and are optimized for use in SolidWorks. This is a good source if you're looking for a model of a particular part that is made by a particular company, or if you're looking for assembly models to use in a larger product model.
Thingiverse is operated by Makerbot, and is entirely community-driven. They have a large library of models organized into dozens of categories, and you can also filter by popularity, or by whether the model can be printed, or has been customized, and other community-oriented criteria. The site also includes a robust educational section, where the models are organized into groups that match school curriculums.
Thingiverse is operated by Makerbot, and is entirely community-driven. They have a large library of models organized into dozens of categories, and you can also filter by popularity, or by whether the model can be printed, or has been customized, and other community-oriented criteria. The site also includes a robust educational section, where the models are organized into groups that match school curriculums.
YouMagine is an online community of 3D printing enthusiasts who share, remix and make 3D printed models. This community-driven 3D Model repository features thousands of open source models available for free download. You'll find lots of toys, characters and desktop accessories here. One nice feature is their "collections" where models have been organized into topics, curated by community members.
YouMagine is an online community of 3D printing enthusiasts who share, remix and make 3D printed models. This community-driven 3D Model repository features thousands of open source models available for free download. You'll find lots of toys, characters and desktop accessories here. One nice feature is their "collections" where models have been organized into topics, curated by community members.
Fixing flats and replacing tires is probably the most common repair on bikes. A good set of tire levers will be in use often. This set from Park Tools has all the essential features and are very affordable.
Fixing flats and replacing tires is probably the most common repair on bikes. A good set of tire levers will be in use often. This set from Park Tools has all the essential features and are very affordable.
After repairing a flat, or replacing a tire, you'll need to pump it up. I also check the pressure on my tires before riding and give them a quick top off frequently, so this tool in in constant use.
After repairing a flat, or replacing a tire, you'll need to pump it up. I also check the pressure on my tires before riding and give them a quick top off frequently, so this tool in in constant use.
4mm, 5mm and 6mm Allen wrenches are the most common sizes. The Y shape gives you extra turning leverage, and the three-in-one configuration keeps the individual wrenches from disappearing.
4mm, 5mm and 6mm Allen wrenches are the most common sizes. The Y shape gives you extra turning leverage, and the three-in-one configuration keeps the individual wrenches from disappearing.
Used for lubricating sticky shifters, brake calipers, cables, derailleurs, bolts and so many other items, a can of silicone spray lubricant is essential. The attached straw allows you to focus the stream and get it into tight spots without coating the rest of the bike.
Used for lubricating sticky shifters, brake calipers, cables, derailleurs, bolts and so many other items, a can of silicone spray lubricant is essential. The attached straw allows you to focus the stream and get it into tight spots without coating the rest of the bike.
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