Tools

This DIY Ball Vise Brings Big Features To A Tiny Price Tag

This DIY Ball Vise Brings Big Features To A Tiny Price Tag

Specialized tools for specific crafts can get really pricey. This diy ball vise doesn’t skimp on the features, but does it cheap.

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Kiddy Copter

Kiddy Copter – A Family Affair

In Make:V76, Mike Senese wrote an article, titled “Flight Trainer,” in our Made on Earth section. It was about the Kiddy Copter built by Charles Helmholdt of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mike was not only impressed by the build but that Charles had created a 100 pages of documentation of his project. A pilot, Charles had […]

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Making Customizable Tool Rolls

Making Customizable Tool Rolls

Parker Thomas had an idea for a bag that he turned into a handmade prototype. He launched one Kickstarter, then another to create version one, and then two of the product. He had to figure out how to make it first in Oakland, near where he lives and then in Vietnam. Throughout this process, he […]

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Tips of the Week: No-Slip Deck Grip, Climbing Walls, and Grinding Coffee

Tips of the Week: No-Slip Deck Grip, Climbing Walls, and Grinding Coffee

This week’s collection of tips, tricks, and time-saving hacks in progress.

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Don’t Hate on the Harbor Freight

Don’t Hate on the Harbor Freight

Makers share some of their favorite tools and best deals from Harbor Freight.

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Prepare for Repairs with the Ultimate Electronics Field Kit

Prepare for Repairs with the Ultimate Electronics Field Kit

When you’re out and about and you need to fix electronics on the fly, what should you be carrying in your field kit?

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