In fact, there are a now a couple of different tests, but the traditional method is known as the Janka hardness test, named for Austrian wood researcher Gabriel Janka, who invented it in 1906. The test measures the force required to embed a standard-sized steel ball (of 0.444in/11.28mm diameter) exactly halfway into the surface of a standard-sized sample of the wood
The super awesome mini maker, Sylvia, is back with a new project that crafters will love. In her latest video, she shows you how to transform a cuddly stuffed animal in to a cool and handy backpack. Catch the how-to over on MAKE! More: Super Sewable Circuitry – Sylvia’s Mini Maker Show @Craftzine.com blog Sylvia’s […]
I’m excited to see that Greg Borenstein has launched Makematics, a blog that covers his own exploration of advanced math topics that are found in new creative applications by and for makers.
I’m just returning from an extended holiday (away from the internet, too–gasp!) and have loved diving back into the interwebs and catching up on everything I missed. One of the first things my eye landed on was this beautiful kids’ bird wing tutorial by my friend Lynn Russell of Satsuma Press. (That’s her son Liam […]
Tom Buchanan, a retired teacher, emailed to let us know he successfully built Owen Tanner’s solar pendulum, as seen in MAKE: Vol. 28, page 146.
Either you or your friends have Mad Men on the brain today after the premiere of season five last night. If you’re a fan, check out this clock tutorial on Mad in Crafts. Created with a bit of Mod Podge from Amy of Modge Podge Rocks, this clock features the well-known logo and color scheme […]
Try out this easy and lovely centerpiece idea from The CSI Project for your Easter brunch!
