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The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.

Weekend Watch: This Hydraulic Press Channel Is Crushing It

“Under so much force, just about everything eventually starts to behave like a liquid, or at least some sort of putty.”

Modify a multitool so that it complies with TSA guidelines and can (theoretically) be carried on a plane.

Here are some quick tips on making gears for your next project (plus links to some more exhaustive gear resources if you’ve got the time).

What is a reciprocating rack and pinion? It’s a geared mechanism that turns rotary movement into linear movement.

Here’s one Maker’s go-to methods for finishing off a woodworking project: one to save time and one to highlight the wood’s natural beauty.

Are these tips and hacks actually useful? Maybe. But they are weirdly inspiring either way.

There is a lot of planning that goes into the construction of a makerspace. Here are some architectural elements you should consider.