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				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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                    02/09/2018
                    
                        Photo tips, 7 ways of desoldering, a needle threading trick, and more. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    02/08/2018
                    
                        Watch as Steve from The Small Workshop makes his own pulley system for getting heavy items down from his attic. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    02/06/2018
                    
                        This aspiring model-maker creates amazing sci-fi robots and mechs out of trash, old electronics, and bits of plastic. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    02/05/2018
                    
                        Experimenting with making a tape inspired by the design of gecko feet. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    02/03/2018
                    
                        Look over an ambitious maker's shoulder as he experiments with 3D printing, electronics, and making his own pinball machine. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    02/02/2018
                    
                        This week's roundup of the best tips, tricks, and shop hacks that have crossed our transom. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    01/29/2018
                    
                        Building a C02-powered PVC launcher for firing off 3D printed rockets. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    01/27/2018
                    
                        A talented woodworking maker we think you should keep an eye on. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    01/26/2018
                    
                        Another week of diverse and delicious tips for drilling, gluing, fastening, and more. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    01/25/2018
                    
                        Alex, the French Cooking Guy, takes a stab (sorry) at understanding knife sharpening basics. 
                     
                 
            
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