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How To: Make Your Own Track Saw

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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August 2nd, 2018

Save yourself some real money and make your own track saw jig.

Get Those Memory Cards On Display With This Simple Dinosaur Project

By Caleb Kraft

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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January 23rd, 2018January 22nd, 2018

Keith Decent used a hand saw to carve this cute little dinosaur that can hold memory cards. It’s a simple, yet effective, project.

Skill Builder: Understanding Handsaws

By Charles Platt

Charles Platt

Charles Platt is a contributing editor to Make magazine, which has published more than 50 of his articles. Six of his books are available from Make: Books

Make: Electronics, an introductory guide, now available in its second edition.

Make: More Electronics, a sequel that greatly extends the scope of the first book.

Encyclopedia of Electronic Components, volumes 1, 2, and 3 (the third written in collaboration with Fredrik Jansson).

Make: Tools, which uses the same teaching techniques as Make: Electronics to explore and explain the use of workshop tools.

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December 9th, 2016December 9th, 2016

In this excerpt from Charles Platt’s Make: Tools, he takes a brief look at various types of handsaws.

Understanding Saw Blade Essentials

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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September 15th, 2016September 16th, 2016

Get the skinny on what you need to know about saw blade basics.

Hack, Jig, Miter, and Cope: 10 Types of Saws and Their Uses

By Pat and Mike Murray

Pat and Mike Murray

Pat and Mike Murray are twin brothers who lead a team of professional artists, software developers, and fabricators working and playing under the name Maker Twins & Co.

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April 11th, 2016April 8th, 2016

There’s a saw for that. Different saws are suited for different tasks. Here’s a basic reference guide for 10 types of saws and their uses.