How-To: Homemade Wooden Tea Cup Without A Lathe
If you happen to be a lathe-less tea-lover in need of a wooden cup, this resourceful tutorial from Instructables user mulrich125 is clearly the project for you.
Woodworking
Crafting wood can be a complex and rewarding task, but often times beginners may find themselves frustrated with their results. But no matter where you are in your woodworking journey, there are always tips and tricks that can help you create something beautiful – without breaking the bank. We’re going to look at woodworking tips and tricks for makers of all skill levels so even if you feel like it’s too overwhelming to attempt your own project, we’ll provide some guidance so don’t give up just yet!
Tutorial: Laser Cutting Techniques and Projects
Ideas for designing projects that exploit the strengths (and avoid the weaknesses) of laser cutters.
Here are three projects, each of which demonstrates techniques and systems I’ve developed specifically for this form of digital fabrication.
Ethan Schlussler’s Handsome Treehouse is Nearly Complete
Ethan Schlussler is making steady progress on his northern Idaho treehouse — you may recall the bicycle-powered treehouse elevator post I put up about a month ago. He sent me some photos of the build process. Did I mention he mills all his own lumber?
DiResta: Walnut Meeting Table
I do not often use Sketch Up, but in this instance it was convenient for me to show my client the scale of the table he wanted. I created the image and was able to show him several views of the table.
Digital Fabber’s 2nd Annual CNC Jamboree
Digital Fabber’s CNC Jamboree recently held its second annual event in Long Lake Park in Lakeville, OH last month. It looked like a really cool event with demonstrations of CNC machines, classes on CBC best practices, and a show and tell of projects.
Cutting Dovetail Joints by Hand
Dovetail joints are an ancient way of mating two pieces of wood at a corner. Often used in cabinet-making, the dovetail joint is both extremely strong, and aesthetically pleasing.
Seedy Motel Birdhouse
In the lead up to this year’s “Put A Bird In It” birdhouse show at Portland’s Sandbox Studio, organizers WeMake are reviewing some of last year’s highlights, including this clever Seedy Motel Birdhouse by Sockeye
