Watch a Master Create a Simple Survival Tool on a Lathe
The fire piston is a simple survival tool for starting fires. Watch a master miller create one on a lathe.
Metalworking
Whether you are creating intricate jewelry or repairs on large machinery and vehicles, metalworking can help make your projects come to life. But it’s not enough to just have the right equipment; knowing a few tips and tricks of the trade will take your creations to the next level! In this blog post, we’ll be discussing some essential metalworking tips that all makers should know in order to perfect their craft.
Learn Mold Making Basics for Jewelry
With these basic mold making skills you can create wax copies of your handmade jewelry for lost wax casting.
10 Imaginative Bottle Openers Made from Old Tools
In celebration of National American Beer Day, master maker Jimmy DiResta improvises 10 bottle openers from old tools.
Watch: Anthony Bourdain’s New Web Show Puts Artisans in the Spotlight
This 6 part series is a truly delightful look at the work of 6 extremely skilled artisans.
DiResta: Gold Ring Mallet
In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy replicates an antique mallet using white oak and brass.
Watch the Mechanical Gallop of a Beautiful Kinetic Horse Sculpture
This mechanical horse is made completely out of stainless steel and gracefully gallops in slow motion without a sound.
Hear the Homemade Jet Engine Built by a High School Student
At the World Maker Faire in New York, we saw Tomko demo his G1 home-built engine.
