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Obscure Gear: What the heck is a Variac?
A Variac looks like a sci-fi laboratory prop. For some reason, I have three of them in my shop, and yes, one is just a book end. But they do have a useful purpose. Variac is a generic trade name for a...
View ArticleWhat the Heck is Three-Phase Power (and how can you get some)?
I recently moved my shop, and in addition to the big issues, from forklift rental to sleep deprivation, we also had to deal with things like three-phase power, a variation of…
View ArticleHow Much Would You Pay to Plug In Your Gadgets?
According to a press release, Sony is fielding proposals for a way to charge users to, well, charge. The technology would allow building owners to require authentication for…
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