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Turning a Realistic Harry Potter Wand on a Wood Lathe

Don’t be afraid to try new things. A magic wand, from Harry Potter, is a good starter project for using a wood lathe.

Although he enjoys dabbling in laser cutters, electronics, clay, and robotics, Sam Laturi’s true passions lie in metalworking.

In an effort to combat the growing food waste problem, Vegea is using the byproduct of the wine creation process to make custom leather.

Get hands-on with history by 3D printing a copy of an Assyrian pin lock.

Ever heard of a swamp yankee? Matt Lorenz is a countrified northerner with a knack for drawing music and art out of piles of garbage.

Check out these maker professionals, including a few that were featured in Make: magazine Volume 59 (like Rebel Nell).

This week, learn how to give your iPhone 7 a headphone jack, help NASA 3D print homes for space travel, or do some Lego building.

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