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Learn to Cryogenically Harden Metal with an Induction Heater

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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December 16th, 2015December 15th, 2015

Cryogenic case hardening is a good way to increase the hardness and rust resistance of bolts.

Maker Profile: Craig Calfee Builds Carbon Bicycles by Hand

By Nathan Hurst

Nathan Hurst

Nathan Hurst is an editor at Make. He loves anything having to do with science or bicycling. He tweets as @nathanbhurst.

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June 4th, 2015June 4th, 2015 3

Most hand-made bicycles are built from steel or titanium, but Calfee Designs makes them from carbon.

Weekend Project: The Arc Light

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February 2nd, 2010 6

Build an amazing 19th century arc light out of simple materials. Thanks go to William Gurstelle for the original article in MAKE, Volume 20. To download The Arc Light video click here and subscribe in iTunes. Check out the complete Arc Light article in MAKE, Volume 20 and you can see that in our Digital […]

Weekend Project: The Arc Light (PDF)

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February 2nd, 2010 0

Build an amazing 19th century arc light out of simple materials. Thanks go to William Gurstelle for the original article in MAKE, Volume 20. View the PDF of this project. And then subscribe to MAKE magazine for other great projects you can do over the weekend.

Electric cars and the smart grid

By Chris Connors

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Making things is the best way to learn about our world.

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April 30th, 2009 16

Photo from Connors934on Flickr A few years ago, I got really into electric cars. Not enough to build one, but certainly enough for me to do a pile of research, find a free electric truck for two students to work on, and to buy another electric car that sat in my garage for a few […]

Can we live at 350?

By Chris Connors

Chris Connors

Making things is the best way to learn about our world.

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April 10th, 2009 12

350.org is hoping to raise awareness of the need and possibilities of reducing the carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere to 350 parts per million. What can we makers do to turn this challenge into an opportunity? Via judi

Wire Glue, now made with Buckyballs!

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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March 26th, 2009 32

ThinkGeek is now selling “Wire Glue,” a conductive adhesive made with micro-carbons. They’re selling a .3 oz bottle for $4. I like what BotJunkie said about it: It looks like a neat product, and I’m sure it works well, but if you’re thinking of getting this rather than learning how to solder… You should just […]

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