Furniture & Lighting

The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for making furniture and home decor for every room in the house, including the garage.

Upgrade Your Evil Lair with 3D Printed Frankenstein Knife Switches

Upgrade Your Evil Lair with 3D Printed Frankenstein Knife Switches

By Gareth Branwyn

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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Have the corpse reanimation lab in top shape for Halloween with these decorative knife switches.

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Your PC Needs a Control Panel Like This One

Your PC Needs a Control Panel Like This One

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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This control panel is entirely custom made and fully functional, with nerdy pseudonyms for opening oft-used programs and operating other daily functions.

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6 Awesome Light Fixtures to Brighten Your Shop

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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If you can’t see what you’re building in your workspace, it’s time for some illumination. Let these light fixtures inspire you.

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Interview: Nicole Grimwood on Electronics (and Cake)

Interview: Nicole Grimwood on Electronics (and Cake)

By Sam DeRose

Sam DeRose

Sam DeRose is an intern at Maker Media Lab, and a senior engineering major at Harvey Mudd College. He grew up as a maker, building things in his garage with his family, and he gets excited about basically anything that involves making. When he's not making stuff he enjoys being outside, rock climbing, running, and cooking.

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Nicole Grimwood is working towards a dual degree in engineering from Columbia University and liberal arts from Scripps College.

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