I am continuing to labor away on the super secret project every day. If I get ahead of schedule this weekend then perhaps I can put together a video for the channel, though not about this of course. I'm really pushing the outer envelope of my fabrication abilities and doing new things in this project I have not ever done before. Learning curve times production deadline stress. Anyway, thanks to all the new Patrons who have signed on these past few wee...
2019-06-21 15:33:29 +0000 UTC
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The imminent loss of all 20th Century analog music is in the near future. What will we do about it? Can we do anything about it? Discuss....
The NYTimes article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/magazine/universal-fire-master-recordings.html
https://youtu.be/c6ZkOjFJxc4
2019-06-17 03:21:01 +0000 UTC
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Gotta clean the house every now and then.... Who knew my Patrons were so awesome? Well, besides me that is! Sssshhh! (super secret project) ☺
Top Video Creators on Patreon stats: https://graphtreon.com/top-patreon-creators/video
https://youtu.be/pqCLHORN1Gc
2019-06-14 22:15:48 +0000 UTC
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Falling through the screen and finding my way out, the inside look at a piece of technology that was right on the fading edges of the portable analog device era. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/XhUIKFuvkYA
2019-06-11 20:43:29 +0000 UTC
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Something old, something new, some Viewer Mail for you!
https://youtu.be/l8CfxlnZFW4
2019-06-11 03:04:45 +0000 UTC
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Philly Pride Weekend - taking a walk with the gals.
2019-06-08 22:22:53 +0000 UTC
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Book Nerd Alert! A short video about how I go about problem solving and my creative process. And my Adam Savage maker crush. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/sGtGIhMceE0
2019-06-06 19:08:33 +0000 UTC
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So many thanks to everyone for pitching in these past weeks and getting FranLab closer to the goal! With the dozens of you who upped your existing pledges and all of the new Patrons that have come on board to fill lost seats, I can tell you that as of today we are 90% funded! I hope that I can continue to earn your support, and in addition to thanking each and every one of you personally (no autoreply here!) I want to take the time here to thank all of you collectively...
2019-06-06 13:58:34 +0000 UTC
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The problem with being over-exposed....
Veritasium talks about viral videos and burnout - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHsa9DqmId8
https://youtu.be/4FhtXP2Gn8U
2019-06-03 23:39:26 +0000 UTC
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Despite my intense 2-week effort to get the DSKY Shirt project completed and published, it has the fewest comments of any video I've published in May, and fewer views than my previous FranCast audio upload - so.... I really don't know what content to make anymore. Uploading a podcast with no video had far more engagement than a very hard project video, so YouTube favors and promotes the easier content.
Sponsorship of FranLab is in steady declin...
2019-06-01 15:04:55 +0000 UTC
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All my life I wanted to go to the moon and all I got was this lousy T-Shirt! Soooo much work - but I hope you enjoy the video of this little ride.
https://youtu.be/FhXZuaeNhu4
2019-05-29 14:21:30 +0000 UTC
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The video is shot.... so much editing to do.... can you wait? ☺
2019-05-28 01:52:35 +0000 UTC
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A test video version of my latest podcast episode - if you like this idea and want more like this, or hate this idea and want it to go away, well - leave a comment to that effect. I'm trying to feel this out as I go. In this episode I explore my later-aged perspective on the subject of beauty and what it means to me. Enjoy!
The FranCast Webpage - http://contourcorsets.com/francast.html
2019-05-26 03:44:11 +0000 UTC
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Roughing out the first of 5 linoblocks for my full color block printing project. The subject of which will remain a complete mystery. If all goes well I'll do a limited run of prints and offer them for a FranLab campaign in June.
2019-05-20 22:36:08 +0000 UTC
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It's been a hard week for me, so please permit me to be a bit hard on myself.
http://contourcorsets.com/francast.html
2019-05-19 05:32:17 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons!
I want to thank all of you for hanging in there and supporting FranLab and I have been working on a fun project that I hope you will enjoy seeing when it is completed later next week. So far it is going well, and I have a great photo of today's work that I'd love to post here but it would be total spoilers so I'm holding back. But give me some time and I should have the finished product in a week or so.
I appreciate all the co...
2019-05-18 22:09:18 +0000 UTC
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Congratulations to Ben for making it to the Moon - The significant financial and time resources that were slated for the completion of my own DSKY Display Project will be redirected to more productive and original projects this summer. Thanks everyone!
Applied Science DSKY Display - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2o_Sp2-aBo
2019-05-16 20:45:59 +0000 UTC
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Good deal or utter crap? You be the judge! I unbox and test a new IR camera I got for the DSKY Display Project, and reading the manual I learn a new exciting language. Can I has potent camera assistance? Yes no menu. Enjoy!
And yes... I have seen the Applied Science video. More on that later....
https://youtu.be/ROZFS7zRwpk
2019-05-16 20:11:11 +0000 UTC
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Waste some time with me and I'll show you how you can amaze your friends and coworkers with mad cubing skills! Seriously - anyone can do it - no big woop. Take a break and Enjoy!
Official Rubik's Cube Website Solutions - https://www.rubiks.com/how-to-solve-rubiks-cube
https://youtu.be/PJEwtvGcP8g
2019-05-14 01:45:22 +0000 UTC
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https://www.bonfire.com/franlab-space-shuttle-shirt-1/
FranLab is going back to the the 80's with this vintage Shuttle Era style shirt! You've seen the video of making the prototype shirt, now get one for yourself! All proceeds help support FranLab. Get a shirt, support the lab... Win-Win!
https://youtu.be...
2019-05-10 02:17:41 +0000 UTC
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Hey Everyone! If you did not catch my botched live broadcast yesterday then let me recap with my announcement that for the next couple weeks I have to catch up on the details of completing the lab. I have to finish sorting the existing projects and putting the documentation together and also I have to build a ventilation/exhaust system for the lab, and I have to finish setting up the drawing room and build the storage in there as well. I figure that if I spend my time gettin...
2019-05-05 17:57:12 +0000 UTC
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Waste some time with me.... and enjoy!
https://youtu.be/wYr46w3kKII
2019-04-30 23:03:42 +0000 UTC
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Another project I have to get done to make room at my Table One - this time I'm going to repurpose some old shelving into....well, shelving! It's the circle of shelving! Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/xr6gNsL2330
2019-04-30 02:07:16 +0000 UTC
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In this video I demonstrate the simplest, cheapest, and easiest way to make a custom printed T-Shirt that you can do right at home!
EZ-Print Screen sheets - https://ezscreenprint.com/
Pictorico Inkjet Transparency Films - http://diamond-jet.com/premiumohptransparencyfilm.aspx
Ben makes silk screens at Applied Scienc...
2019-04-28 04:49:40 +0000 UTC
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Get out your good headphones and prepare to experience the awesome sound of plate echo through this 1980 vintage Ecoplate II! Thanks for watching and enjoy!
Ecoplate II Manual: https://mpe.berklee.edu/documents/studio/manuals/effects/Studio%20Tech%20Ecoplate%202/Studio%20Tech%20Ecoplate%202.pdf
2019-04-23 02:45:55 +0000 UTC
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C'mon YouTube - 0.6%? Really? Let women see my videos too! The only way these algorithms are going to learn is if we kick the box every now and then.... and this is one of those times! Kick!
https://youtu.be/arQNOtR-9PE
2019-04-21 20:22:44 +0000 UTC
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Make your shop bigger the TARDIS way - by making more space! I decided to add storage without taking up more room by making some movable shelving. Tucks away neatly in a corner and I can pull it out to get what I need when I need it, and I still keep the open space. Try it in your own shop!
https://youtu.be/p-FILXkc8hI
2019-04-20 23:07:46 +0000 UTC
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What is purpose? Is it real? Is it even necessary? And what do we do with and without it? Much to think about.
2019-04-20 20:45:41 +0000 UTC
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Time... is flowing like a river.... to the sea.
Full disclosure - I am not an astrophysicist. Please refer all questions to Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Thank you.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/francast/Ep5.mp3
2019-04-16 22:19:10 +0000 UTC
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