Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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John O’Brien is a maker, tinkerer, and father of two. He and his wife founded Revolution Makerspace in 2022.

Website: revolutionmakerspace.com

TOOLS:
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Thunder Laser Nova 51 laser cutter: thunderlaserusa.com/machine/nova-51
6:03 - SCM minimax cu 300c: scmgroup.com/en_US/scmwood/products/joinery-machines.c884/universal-combined-machines.887/minimax-cu-300c.721
12:11 - Little Machine Shop 3990 Mini Mill: littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=3990&category=2122081981
16:25 - Modix BIG-60 3D printer: modix3d.com/big60-order
21:20 - Nova Voyager DVR Drill Press: kingcanada.com/en/products/woodworking/drill-presses/58006-18-nova-voyager-dvr-drill-press
25:20 - Revolution Maker Space: revolutionmakerspace.com

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