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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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                    04/18/2017
                    
                        Using the hand-hammered rivet method and common shop tools to build tool organizing racks. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    04/17/2017
                    
                        Repair cafés around the world offer guidance in repairing the broken tech in your life. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    04/14/2017
                    
                        From digging holes with a vacuum to identifying bolts and organizing tools, we've got your top tips of the week. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    04/13/2017
                    
                        Can a relative newbie build his own cellphone from parts he buys in the Huaqiangbei markets? 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    04/11/2017
                    
                        Introducing a tiny robot that can leap tall buildings at a single bound... or it will soon. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    04/10/2017
                    
                        Learn how to design and laser cut a miniature cathedral for tabletop gaming. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    04/07/2017
                    
                        Running wire under walkways, ordering parts on eBay, and some cool woodworking jigs. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    04/06/2017
                    
                        Make a quick, easy, and effective mousetrap out of common items and PVC piping. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    04/04/2017
                    
                        Make a shuriken throwing star which doubles as a fidget spinner (for all of those tedious ninja stakeouts). 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                     
                
                
                    
                    03/31/2017
                    
                        Another week of great tips from the maker community and around the DIY web. 
                     
                 
            
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