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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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                    06/15/2017
                    
                        A look back at our 2009 column dedicated to lost and marginalized technologies of the past. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    06/13/2017
                    
                        Adafruit was founded in a dorm room by MIT engineer Limor “Ladyada” Fried as an online learning resource and marketplace... 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    06/09/2017
                    
                        Have you ever thought of gluing hinges or using wood glue to create a silk screen? Check out this week's... 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    06/08/2017
                    
                        A maker delves into the whimsical world of adult kiddie car racing and ends up taking home some serious hardware. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    06/06/2017
                    
                        From reviving roadside chairs to flea market tools to a 1940s vintage lathe, we round up some of our favorite... 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    06/02/2017
                    
                        This week's clever hacks, organizing tricks, and shop work-arounds. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    05/31/2017
                    
                        Can you find your way out of a pitch-black bat cave using only your wits and what's on your back? 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    05/30/2017
                    
                        A father and daughter build a toolbox out of a single 2x4. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    05/26/2017
                    
                        This week's tips come to you by way of the greatest show & tell on Earth, Maker Faire Bay Area. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    05/25/2017
                    
                        Turn a box, a plastic lens, and some LEDs into a goofy-fun head magnifier. 
                     
                 
            
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