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Ah, summer. Time to head outdoors, or plan a vacation—and eat BBQ! Nothing says summer like the time-honored tradition of smoking meats in the great outdoors. But the FirstBuild team has been busy innovating a new way to smoke—something that you …
Elevate the experience. Experts in hospitality understand: no detail can be overlooked. From choosing proper glassware, using only the highest quality ingredients, to expertly crafting, and finally serving – each cocktail is an experience. The Forge Clear Ice System elevates …
A simple thing, a complex challenge If you think about a clear piece of ice – where does your mind go? Perhaps an icicle? Maybe an impossibly still lake, frozen gradually as the winter takes hold? Nature is the ultimate …
Keeping freshly washed laundry off the floor has been on the minds of FirstBuild community members for a while! Whether it’s to prevent clean clothes from landing on a dirty basement floor or to assist those who have trouble reaching …
Author: Sabrina Hannah Putting in some extra hours in the evenings or on weekends isn’t so bad when the task you’re asked to do is field test the Monogram Pizza Oven; in fact, it’s quite nice. Pizza night at our …
UPDATE: Paragon has now launched on Indiegogo! Follow the campaign. Have you ever wondered why ovens cook at precise temperatures like 325°, but cooktops are limited to a scale of numbers or ambiguous settings like low, medium and high? Every home …
We’ve been making a few videos about our Opal Nugget Ice Maker and how to best use it. We hope they are a valuable resource for current owners and soon-to-be owners. After a long wait, we know you just want to …
Imagine a custom fridge design that matched perfectly with the surroundings of any kitchen, basement, or man cave. That’s what vinyl wrapped refrigerators allow you to do. We’ve been testing out various wraps and colors to gauge interest and determine …
Temperature control is something we’re pretty fond of at FirstBuild. Our Paragon Induction Cooktop allows the user to precisely control the temperature of their food and even do highly-precise methods of cooking, like sous vide. But, even with all of …
The Monogram Pizza Oven is an upcoming indoor pizza oven that can be used to make several different styles of pizza with the touch of a button. This product, which a leading consumer magazine has called, “The most innovative product we’ve …
We want your help! Tell us which carafe you’d rather see with the Prisma Cold Brew Coffee Maker; the smooth or the hammered? Smooth Hammered
CNET recently reviewed our very own Paragon Induction Cooktop and while we were certainly confident in our product, none of us really expected the rating it was awarded with. We initially launched Paragon as a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, with …
New YouTube Drop! On this episode of Forged in FirstBuild, Collin Sage undertakes his most daring ...
Jun 24
New YouTube Drop! On this episode of Forged in FirstBuild, Collin Sage undertakes his most daring forge project yet. Using traditional Japanese sword making techniques, Collin crafts a Katana out of 640 layers of Damascus Steel. Collin’s expertise shines as he meticulously crafts the Katana’s handle and fights to maintain the structure of the sword’s blade. Link in bio ⚔️⚔️
Last Fall, Louisville’s Office of Civic Innovation and Technology asked FirstBuild for help ...
Jun 15
Last Fall, Louisville’s Office of Civic Innovation and Technology asked FirstBuild for help developing device-charging stations that could be located near public Wi-Fi hotspots in the Russell Neighborhood. In true FirstBuild style, we tackled the challenge together. Back in February, engineers, makers, and community members brainstormed, iterated, and made potential designs during a Hackathon. Head over to our YouTube channel to follow the winning design - and know that we can’t wait until we’re all back together, making again! *video filmed pre-COVID19, link in bio
We’re back in the shop working on @jimmydiresta’s superkart🤘.
Link in bio to watch Randy ...
May 12
We’re back in the shop working on @jimmydiresta’s superkart🤘.
Link in bio to watch Randy and Jeremy bend tubes and weld the two-seater chassis frame together. It’s what go-kart dreams are made of.
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#tubechassis #gocart #shifterkart #gokart #racecar #hotrod #makersgonnamake #kentuckymade #kymakers #makers #karting #kartinglife #gokartracing
Our favorite blacksmith, Collin Sage @hippoheadforge, is back! Video link in bio. Watch him hammer ...
Apr 24
Our favorite blacksmith, Collin Sage @hippoheadforge, is back! Video link in bio. Watch him hammer out a 12" Kukri blade from 150 layer ladder pattern Damascus steel ⚔️🤘 #blacksmith #blacksmithing #bladesmith #knifemaking #knifeporn #kukri #forge #forged #forgedinfire #forgedinfirechampion
Watch a day in the life of making PPE! Video link in bio▶️for a behind-the-scenes look at ...
Apr 17
Watch a day in the life of making PPE! Video link in bio▶️for a behind-the-scenes look at manufacturing 500 intubation shields to help combat Covid-19👊
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🙏🙏 Today we assembled 3,380 (!) face shields (video link in bio). Thank you to everyone who ...
Apr 9
🙏🙏 Today we assembled 3,380 (!) face shields (video link in bio). Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the effort to make protective gear for healthcare workers! We are so grateful to be supported by the maker community and spirit of innovation.
Join in on the effort to 3D print headbands and drop-off outside of FirstBuild at 333 E. Brandeis Ave. This genuinely makes a difference in the fight against COVID-19!
#TeamKentucky #TogetherKy #Kentuckymakes #Kentuckymakers
@kentucky_makes @universityoflouisville
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Join in on the effort to 3D print parts for face shields!
Makers with a home 3D printer can...
Apr 7
Join in on the effort to 3D print parts for face shields!
Makers with a home 3D printer can help produce headbands from the @josefprusa designed template (see link in bio). When finished, drop headbands inside the box (outside of) FirstBuild at 333 E. Brandeis Ave. They will be processed @universityoflouisville and distributed to healthcare workers all over the region.
Due to heavy demand, they are going out as quickly as we make them. Help spread the word! ❤️
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Last month, audiophile, musician and maker, Tim Gillespie (aka Electron Goblin) pulled together a ...
Mar 27
Last month, audiophile, musician and maker, Tim Gillespie (aka Electron Goblin) pulled together a team to turn vintage appliances into something more functional—a DJ sound system with turntables. Watch the first episode of this adventure (link in bio).
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#audiophile #audiophiles #audiophilespeaker #audioengineer #audioengineers #turntable #vintageturntables #dj #vintageappliances #vintageappliancerestoration #speakerbuilding #diyspeakers #diyprojects #restoration #restorationproject #djbooth #djspeakersystem
