UK, EU & commercial fishing
Claims sometimes appear on social media that “the EU won’t let UK fishers catch fish in UK waters”. The true story is only slightly longer: Each EU country was given a quota of fish of different fish species that can…
First 3D prints
These are some of my first 3D prints. They are maquettes for a larger piece I’m considering making. If I go ahead with what would be a pretty ambitious work, each of these pieces will be cast in something like…
Creality Ender 3
A few weeks ago I bought an Ender 3 3D Printer. This wasn’t my first choice of 2D printer as I was put off by having to assemble it myself. In the end, it wasn’t too difficult and a video…
Free laser cutter files
Here are a couple of projects left over from the days when I owned and operated a laser cutter. These files can be used to create a trinket box in 4mm ply and a larger box in 6mm ply. For…
Cleaning corroded brass
I bought this brass candlestick from a local “antique” shop. It seems as though brass ware isn’t very collectible at the moment as it only cost £6. It was in a pretty corroded state and polishing with Brasso wasn’t powerful…
Laser Cut Hinge files
I closed my laser cutting business in April 2017 and removed the Dragon Powered web site. Some people still want the laser cut hinge download, so here it is: Hinges 4mm
NVC: Praise, compliments and gratitude
Marshall Rosenberg considered praise & compliments to be as violent as criticism & insults. Instead, he encourages us to express gratitude. Praise & compliments are often used to manipulate, to reward compliance, just as insults & criticism are used to…
Poem: Lament for my village
I’ve been doing a course with the Poetry School, Poetry & Ritual. This exercise is to write a lament, a grief poem. This is mine: Lament for my village He stares Into an abyss A view no one should bear…
NVC & children
When they first hear about NVC, parents almost inevitably ask if they can use this with their kids. This looks like black belt level stuff to me even though Inbal Kashtan makes it look easy.
Panoramic image from Android smart phone
This photo was created using the panorama feature on my Google Pixel Android smart phone. This is Saundersfoot Harbour on an overcast morning. I’m amazed by the quality of the photos I’ve been taking with a phone camera which has…