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Bill Gurstelle on Make:cast

Maker’s Knowledge

Maker’s knowledge is the unique understanding of a thing by the person who made it. Author and Make: contributor Bill Gurstelle talks about his books, his favorite projects and his ongoing study of the history of science and technology, where the concept of Maker’s Knowledge has been developed. It is knowledge only available to the […]

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How We Got From Jacquard Looms To Desktop CNC Machines

How We Got From Jacquard Looms To Desktop CNC Machines

https://medium.com/cnc-life/history-of-cnc-machining-part-1-2a4b290d994d The folks over at Bantam Tools, who make a  desktop milling machine, are dropping a nice history lesson for us, in order to educate makers on where CNC mills came from. The series starts with a brief breakdown of some of the common terms you’ll encounter and then jumps right in.  What they are […]

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Exploring the History of Great Ideas with Make: Inventions

Exploring the History of Great Ideas with Make: Inventions

We revisit the wonderful Make: Inventions video series with Steve Hoefer

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