Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 07/10/2015 Modular Digital Controllers, or programmable logic controllers (PLC), were used to make machinery changes in industry much, much faster.
This Clever Combo Lockbox Is Made Completely from Wood 07/08/2015 This Maker crafted a wooden combination lockbox as his nine-year-old son's Christmas present.
This Simple Trick Makes You Feel Like You’re Being Burned 07/07/2015 This simple device, using an illusion that dates back to 1896, tricks your brain into feeling like your skin is...
It Took 6 Years to Crochet This Amazing Super Mario Rug 07/07/2015 This highly detailed Super Mario rug took six and a half years to make, and the results are incredible.
Check Out This Beautifully Quirky Nixie Tube Clock 07/02/2015 This Maker details the challenging but rewarding process of building his own nixie tube timepiece.
Choose the Right Ear Protection for Loud Jobs 07/02/2015 When working around noisy equipment, ear protection is essential to not causing damage. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets...
48 Solenoids Transform This 1960s Typewriter into a Computer Printer 07/01/2015 Several years ago, Chris Gregg, a Tufts University lecturer and computer engineer, received a letter from his friend Erica. This...
Make it Safely: What to Wear in Your Workshop 07/01/2015 Follow these helpful guidelines for wearing proper safety gear in the workshop to avoid injury.
Skill Builder: Using an Awl to Sew Leather and Heavy Fabrics 06/30/2015 Introduction If you think about tools that we use today that are passed down from ancient people, the knife, or...
Skill Builder: Personal Eye Protection Basics 06/29/2015 Eye protection is, in many situations, the most important piece of safety gear (aka “PPE” for personal protective equipment) that...
