Lost Knowledge: Stick Chart Navigation
We look at a type of ocean mapping and navigation technology used by Pacific islanders known as stick charts.
Maker News
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!
How-To: Cryptex
Instructables user merijnvw made this cryptex, and shows you how as well. Check out the video below to learn more.
Ask Make: Surplus TVs from the DTV Switch
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, […]
Easy DIY wood steaming cabinet
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 […]
Not so lazy Sunday… Weekend Project – The Truth Wristband
There’s still time to start making or just watch this week’s Weekend Project: The Truth Wristband . Subscribe in iTunes to get all our Weekend Projects and PDFs delivered each week.
Quickly Mr. Bigglesworth – to the Cat Cave!
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 […]
Weekend Project: The Truth Wristband
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.
