Everything from the basic layup process to building your own canoe or bicycle. Abrasive Grinding Instructions for preparing metallographic specimens by abrasive grinding. Materials include composites and ceramics. Includes recommended procedures, abrasive products, machine speeds, etc. Anodizing Aluminum Ron Newman shows how to anodize aluminum in your garage.
Article is about telescopes, but applies to any aluminum parts.
Anthony's Board Building Links Extensive collection of links on surfboard and sailboard building. All vacuum bags are made in essentially the same way. This article shows the basic components of a bag and how they go together. Bicycle Frame Part 1 Damon Rinard shows how he made a carbon bicycle frame in his garage. And check out his home page .