From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
Ask Make: is where readers ask questions and we do our best to provide clear and concise answers. Twitter users @threefourteen, @klaatu, @dcwilson303, @digitalcaffeine, and others all had the same thing on their minds this week and asked “What do we do with all the TVs flooding thrift stores because of the DTV conversion?” Well, […]
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Turns out you can bend lumber into some pretty amazing shapes if you first soften it by exposure to steam. Just how long it needs to “soak” in the steam varies with the species and thickness of the wood in question, but the necessary equipment is dirt cheap. This great tutorial over at the Dewalt […]
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From the MAKE Flickr pool Flickr member dnny was thoughtful enough to build this rather sweet hideout for his feline buddies. Sweeter still is the fact that his pet’s new pod is built from a used wooden cable reel. A little user-testing to determine ideal entry width, some added carpet padding and behold — the […]
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Are you telling the truth? This fun and easy to build kit uses the galvanic skin response to become your very own personal lie detector. In the Maker Shed: More about the Truth Wristband Kit To download The Truth Wristband MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
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Two pieces of news… Last week this awesome note came in from a viewer who lives in Minnesota saying, “Dear Make-TV; Our whole family loves your show, but my 4 year-old son has found his very first “hero” in John Park. Will he be appearing at Make Day or at any other Twin City events?” […]
Continue ReadingScreamBody – Kelly Dobson wears her voice-activated scream machine. Laser Harp – Stephen Hobley’s amazing musical instrument produces different tones by interrupting various laser beams. Cupcake Cars – Paul Ozello’s small go-kart type cars are shaped and decorated like dessert–sweet! [Trouble Maker] TV Be Gone – Mitch Altman’s secret remote control hat can turn off […]
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