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Hand-Cutting and Fire-Hardening Steel Files Using Ancient Techniques

Hand-Cutting and Fire-Hardening Steel Files Using Ancient Techniques

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Making a set of files just like the ancients, from mild, case-hardened steel.

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Reverse Engineering the Antikythera Mechanism

Reverse Engineering the Antikythera Mechanism

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A clock maker tries building a copy of an ancient computer using the tools and engineering skills the original creators may have employed.

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6 DIY Swords from Small to Super-Sized

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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You won’t find these swords anywhere on the market. These Makers handcrafted some serious blades ranging from tiny to over the top.

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