Join us for a special art event at 1B on October 7th from 6PM-9PM! Who: Dana Potter, Jenny Harp, and Elise Hanson in “Hybrid Printmakers: Post-Digital Printmaking Processes” What: Traditional printmaking is process-oriented. It relies on a series of intricate steps …
This past weekend, FirstBuild participated in “The Great Paella Cook Off”, hosted by the Americana Community Center. Paella is Spanish rice dish that is typically served loaded with seafood and vegetables. There are other acceptable variations that include chicken, chorizo, …
This week, we attended the Exponential Manufacturing Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. The event was hosted by Singularity University and highlighted experts in the manufacturing industry. Additive manufacturing, IoT, robotics, and more were on full display as companies and representatives discussed their …
The reasons for cloud-based CAD
By Symon Harrah IDSA sponsored a Halloween Themed Mixer where local IDSA members came together at FirstBuild for a night of Pumpkin Carving, Candy and general good times! The winner of the pumpkin carving contest recieved a large pot of …
The day started with one goal in mind, to develop the world’s best home coffee roasting kit. While it was certainly a lofty goal, the entries that we received definitely set us well on our way. The day started with …
2015 Greenwich Wine & Food Festival By Michael DiLauro The FirstBuild home pizza oven project took a big step this past weekend; for the first time the pizza oven left the lab and hit the road. The team packed …
This past Tuesday (7/28) we launched the Opal Nugget Ice Maker on Indiegogo. That same day, we had a party to celebrate the launch of the product as well as our first birthday. Needless to say, it was a pretty …
Today marks the one year anniversary on the grand opening of FirstBuild! In our first year we have launched products, hosted events, become a fixture in the maker community, hosted a MEGA hackathon, and most impotantly…we’ve had a lot of …
Bourbon and Opal nugget ice were flowing at the New2Lou cocktail competition hosted at FirstBuild, July 8th. The event was sponsored by Maker’s Mark and featured seven local bartenders that competed to have their drink crowned as the best of …
At FirstBuild, our mission is to invent a new world of home appliances. Part of that mission is achieved by creating a socially engaged community of home enthusiasts, designers, engineers and makers that will share ideas, test out those ideas, …
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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#teamkentucky #togetherky #teamkentuckymakers #ppe #makersmovement #makerspace
🙏🙏 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
@geappliances
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
