Metalworking Archives

Makers and Disaster Relief: Replacement Parts

Brad Halsey

October 26th, 2017October 27th, 2017

The people of the Caribbean need a small, portable casting system that can safely melt any found metals to create replacement parts.

Costumes, Driveable Tanks, and electroBOOM at Maker Faire Calgary

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

October 23rd, 2017October 20th, 2017

Maker Faire Calgary is being held over the Halloween weekend? Sounds like a phenomenal idea to us. We can’t wait to go!

I love making things and sharing with others. When I'm not busy building museum exhibits or teaching physical computing classes I'm hanging out at Milwaukee Makerspace and organizing Maker Faire Milwaukee.

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@raster

September 12th, 2017September 11th, 2017

Although he enjoys dabbling in laser cutters, electronics, clay, and robotics, Sam Laturi’s true passions lie in metalworking.

This Supercharged Tricycle Uses an Upcycled Chainsaw Motor

By Sarah Vitak

Sarah Vitak

Sarah is a freelance writer for the Make: blog. She delights in the intersection of technology, art, and human interaction. Her background includes experience in human computer interaction, DNA sequencing technology, 3D printing, sewing, and large art installations.

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May 8th, 2017May 5th, 2017

Dustin Sloan and Trenton Charlson made a chainsaw-powered tricycle and motorized Little Tikes car and use them to charge around campus.

Build Metal Tool Racks Without Welding

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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@garethb2

April 18th, 2017

Using the hand-hammered rivet method and common shop tools to build tool organizing racks.

Review: The Fully Enclosed Nomad 883 Pro Offers Clean, Capable CNC Routing

By Chris Yohe

Chris Yohe

Chris is a software developer by day, hardware hacker by night, Chris is a man of many gadgets. A member of HackPittsburgh, he is an avid 3D printing enthusiast and like many others is amassing a slowly growing army of manufacturing minions. From rugby, to tailgating, to 3D printing he’s always looking for an excuse to make the world a better, or at least more interesting, place.

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April 17th, 2017April 13th, 2017

Make less mess with this highly capable carver. The Nomad 883 Pro’s sleek design houses a powerful desktop CNC mill.