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!
Ever wanted to eavesdrop on what those lofty control towers in the sky are chatting about? Well now’s your opportunity! If our previous project seemed a bit daunting, our latest Weekend Project, the Aircraft Band Receiver, couldn’t be easier! With only a simple analog-tuner pocket radio, some batteries, and a couple of small screwdrivers, you […]
Remember the new Panavise handle that resulted from Lee C’s wooden crank modification? It hasn’t been released for sale yet but we have them in the Maker Shed! As a way to say “thank you” to the MAKE community, Panavise has given us the handles in advance so that we can give them to you. For a limited time, with the purchase of every Panavise Jr. Model 201 we are including the #239 Speed Control Handle absolutely free!
Had your eye on something (or several things) in the Maker Shed lately? Now’s your chance! For the first time ever, the Maker Shed is offering free USA shipping on all orders over $5! Just add your items to the cart, use the coupon code SHIPIT and select the free shipping option. Hurry, this offer expires August 31st at 11:59PM Pacific time.
World Maker Faire is next month in Queens, NYC, and we’re currently looking for Volunteers to help us before, during, and even after the event. That’s right the World’s Largest DIY Festival is also a DIY production in a lot of ways…
By Andrew Lewis When I was very young, I had a pop-up puppet toy that I would play with all the time. I only remembered the toy recently, while I was trying to figure out what to do with a stack of old machine wool cones. Not only are these fun for playtime, they’re quite […]
Need a fun, kid safe summer project? The Getting Started with Compressed Air Rockets kit from the Maker Shed is perfect for young makers! Just a few pumps of a bicycle pump (not included) will send homemade rockets blasting 200-300 feet into the air! Perfect for families, summer camps, neighborhoods, or just for fun. High quality parts are built to last for years and thousands of launches.
Our amazing Maker Faire team has been hard at work on the upcoming World Maker Faire (NYC, Sept. 17 & 18, 2011) and they just sent me this memo with details on how to become part of the World Maker Faire Street Team. Please help us spread the good word in and around the New York boroughs and earning some Faire tickets in the process! Sound like fun?
