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The video that took a week to edit?

So it seems.... Yea, this project has too many layers - I spent all day yesterday creating an edit that today I just hate. Also, I fear that even after all the work I've put in that YouTube will slam the video for copyright infringement right off the bat due to the cinematic nature of the whole ...

2020 Sustainability Project

It was going really well for a couple months this summer. In July and August this year we were fully funded through Patreon and boy, that was awesome! Things are leaner now, only four weeks or so since August, so as a result we're running on the minimum in October and stretching to make ends mee...

What Is Electronics? My Mission For FranLab

What is electronics exactly? It seems that my definition is quite different than most, so I'll try to explain myself.I explained my design process in detail in the lecture I gave at Brown University - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDRJziCxbpoMy lecture about Frantone and entrepreneurship - htt...

How Can I Do Better?

Hello My Great Patrons! We're through the summer - at least those of us in the Northern Hemisphere - and I'd like to know that I can do to make this FranLab experience better for all of you. Times are getting rough all over, and I'd like to make sure that I am providing an optimal experi...

Investment Opportunity Of A Lifetime - Buy FranLab!

Yes.... it's only been 6 months and once again the property I rent for FranLab is up for sale. They are asking $389K for this place, and as I pointed out last year in the video No Mortgage For FranLab (https://youtu.be/t6VFaCQLjEY?t=107) I am ineligible for financing. But if YOU buy the property...

Philly's Weird 'Watersports' Fountain and Monster Bees!

The big fountain in Logan Circle of projectile vomiting water animals spewing onto naked nymphs has caused me endless fascination and even makes me want to pee a bit. What does that mean? I danno. But the Monster Bees at the end are a real thing - not bumble bees, but much larger - honey bees about ...

Are We Verified Yet??

Curiouser and curiouser... all these new changes to those there YouTube channels. Oh well... I'm going back to work now.https://youtu.be/2aP_3pFr0Vg

To Cast.... Or Not To Cast - That Is The Question!

The FranCast - http://francast.libsyn.com/ Yes or No????https://youtu.be/7HuVbZOsdrc

Trolls in the house!

Can unlisted videos be accessed by the public without a link? I don't think so... So we've got trolls in the house! But what is it with people calling me a cross dresser? Is it the black jeans, the converse all-stars, or the t-shirts that get them all pissed off and excited? I can't figu...

FranLab Being Pushed Out..... Again????

WTF!!!???https://youtu.be/BqbLNfYe8ls

Got 10K Subscribers or More?? Award Yourself!!

Yes, award yourself for getting to 10K subs or more by printing your own Play Button in the color of your choice! Go to:https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3863333 for the STL file to print your own button.https://youtu.be/4sD7MdoGpG0

The Ultimate Sketchbook Pencil Caddy!!

Do you have a great idea? Build it and post it!https://youtu.be/T9r_MpoorbI

Patent Schemes, Trolls, And Your Great Ideas

To Patent.... or NOT to Patent - that is the question!FranLab Shirt Campaign - http://www.bonfire.com/vintage-youtube-style-shirthttps://youtu.be/8ZDsDgv0m_4

Patreon Only - Late Night Frambling

Or is it Franbling? I'm too tired to decide.

Talking Table Saws & The SawStop Controversy

I am joined by Scott Kip of the Wanamaker Organ Shop to talk about table saws, accidents, amputations, and the seemingly amazing SawStop that can stop a flying blade in a microsecond.... and the controversy surrounding that. Dot also hangs out and I even get a little mini teardown in for good measur...

New YouTube Inspired Shirt Design!

http://www.bonfire.com/vintage-youtube-style-shirtCommemorating the reaching of 100,000 subscribers with a YouTube inspired logo design! Inspired by the YouTube of yore I am offering this new "vintage" logo design. All proceeds go to funding FranLab, so get a shirt and support the channel - ...

Patreon Only Extra - Dinos Amuck In Philly!

GGrrrroooooaaauuuuwwwwrrrr!!!!!!! Pretzels Graawwwrr....https://youtu.be/1h_tjjUpzNM

Even More Viewer Mail!!! Really?

Yes, Viewer Mail is no more... but it just kept coming! What else could I do? Seriously - if you have something cool that you want to share on FranLab just send me a note about it and if it is something really video worthy then I'll consider it for future installments. But PLEASE - don't jus...

$12 Novelty Cassette Tearapart!!!

Not a tear-down - a tear apart! Is this just your everyday talking greeting card but overpriced... or something more? I take a look to find out. Enjoy!https://youtu.be/k4OvGUkUWt4

Project Egress Extras!!

The Official Tested Video of the build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jdF1yVBWdcInteractive hatch model at the Smithsonian (with builders notes)- https://3d.si.edu/apollo11cmhatchProject Egress Makers Profiles on Tested - https://www.tested.com/art/makers/Fran's Maker Profile on Tested - htt...

Bonus Patron Only Video for 9-5-19

More goings on over the past week at the 'Ol FranLab....

New Security Measures for EU Patrons?

For all of you Patrons who reside in the EU I got this email today from Patreon that they are now required to take some new security measures when processing pledges. I really hope that this is not too much of a hassle for all you in the EU! The message reads:Hey creator,A new EU law is going into e...

How To Get A YouTube Silver Play Button!! ((Make It Yourself!))

A little project to put on my wall while I wait for the real thing. Will I actually get the real thing? Who knows! But I got this one. Enjoy!https://youtu.be/yYklxTriZao

FranLab Has 100,000 Subscribers!! Whaaaat???!!!

Thanks for being here and making FranLab the place that it is.https://youtu.be/ze5vh_QaG3Y

Bonus Patron Video for 8-28-19

Printing out my dreams all week...https://youtu.be/on1I5EJovnY

This was supposed to be a quick little project

Well after more than a week my quick little project is becoming a seriously involved and very detailed project. My new M3 is showing itself to be a true workhorse and the final vent hood is exceptionally reliable and easy to use, so the lab is running 100% right now. Lots of parts so far and more be...