Brian Owen

Designer, manufacturer, promoter and tech supporter of Handibot.

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

Last year when visiting @VUILDinc in japan, I wanted to bring something ShopBot made as a gift. I decided to make some custom engraved business card holders using a diamond tipped drag bit with our ShopBot
https://t.co/EalsrLTJff

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

I like designing joinery jigs. Not because I want to use these techniques in projects I’m making; but because most joints require undercuts or cuts made from multiple sides (setups). Figuring out how to cut a complex joint on a cnc is a satisfying puzzle. https://t.co/jmTecryAcx

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

@inophoo I’ve really enjoyed the videos so far. They’re very encouraging for a new ShopBot user to see.

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

@inophoo Our customers’ businesses are so much like our own. We can always offer advice based on our experience trying to build a thriving business; not just advice on how to operate a ShopBot!

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

The persimmon harvest is in! time to make some kimchi! https://t.co/XcM5mqDoU6

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

@printrbot Nice! How does the levelling on the belt work? Does the slot in the side wall let the belt pivot? What did you use to cut the packaging?

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

@printrbot Inspiring to see you putting so much into it!

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

@inophoo I would like to apply for an internship working for Mr. Tanaka!

[井上達哉 @inophoo]

推しの町の１つの長野県松川町。林業は盛んじゃなくて、リンゴ等の果樹が売りの町。産業じゃなくて文化振興として林業や地域材利用に取り組んでいる田中大也君という青年が、地元中学生と地域材利用の取り組みを始めてます。そんな彼の元でインターンシップするチャンスが！

https://t.co/gxEafgzmme

[本橋仁🦜「路上、お邪魔ですか？」開催中 @eriyori]

御礼＆きてね
おかげさまでDXPが無事オープンしました！３月までみなさんも新しい探訪者として、このDX Planetをたずねに金沢まで来てくださったら嬉しいです、映像はVUILDの展示室。
https://t.co/tal7i83JqC

[井上達哉 @inophoo]

今日からいよいよ3日間の木工機械展がスタート！ShopBotは、ユーザーのモノづくりだけじゃない、機械の一歩先にある"つくりたい"もサポートしてます。たぶん、そんな会社はVUILDだけ。ブース寄ってください！

ShopBotでなにつくる？| 木機展2023 | VUILD/ShopBot https://t.co/VvYCyGFduD

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

Trying out some ideas for bent plywood parts without jigs or glue. Been doing a lot of kerf bending lately but you’re always left with one side that isn’t presentable. https://t.co/xF7PE0vGps

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

He’s finally getting the hang of it. Still need more mats to prevent slipping.

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

So for tonight we’ve added safety railing and solar powered lights to help him see the ramp and not fall off!

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

Saturday night! Time for family Zelda.

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

@BecciMenghini I think also an awning maybe for when it’s raining

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

Despite our best efforts to create a stable, gentle incline for Hobbes to use when entering and exiting the house; the ramp was not a big hit last night….

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

Hobbes decided he was done with stairs this morning so today’s project became a dog ramp. He’s always hated bridges over creeks, narrow boardwalks and even just random boards lying on the ground so I knew my chances of success were slim…

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

@inophoo They were not afraid to speak at length about a specific topic that they were passionate about. Because I was afraid that visitors would be bored, I crammed too many subjects into my talks. If someone has travelled a long way to hear you speak, they expect a deeper discussion.

[Brian Owen @Brian_Handibot]

@inophoo When I was working for the National Parks in the US, I gave lectures on Astronomy. I always tried to make them too high-tech which kept visitors at a distance. The more skilled rangers gave low-tech presentations that engaged visitors and showed their personality.