This Week in Making: Maker Faire Cairo, Crazy Crayons, Casting Tips, and More
This past week we went to Cairo for an amazing Maker Faire, learned what a pulse oximeter was, played with crayons, and more!
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
8 Safety Necessities for Your Workshop
Here are 8 safety necessities that you should incorporate into your workshop.
DiResta: Cube Twist Drawer Pull
In this video you can see me make what is called a “cube twist” drawer pull. It is a simple technique often demonstrated by blacksmiths to make handles and tools. Lately I have been watching my youtube Blacksmith teacher Rory May in a recent video he goes into detail on the way to create a cube […]
It’s Crayola Crayon Day! Check Out These 7 Awesome Crayon Sculptures
Feeling nostalgic for that wax smell and drawing outside the line? Celebrate your crayon-love by checking out these rad crayon sculptures.
Wrangle Your Cables with These 2 Zip Tie Tricks
The zip tie or cable tie is a well-known tool for bundling together wires and other elements of your project. Here are some little-known tricks for using zip ties to keep things separated.
Makerspace Revitalizes South End of Downtown Greensboro, North Carolina
The Forge is the makerspace that has been the center of neighborhood revitalization in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Don’t Frak It Up: 5 Considerations Before You Hack Your Hardware
There’s good hardware hiding in old appliances and gadgets. Here are 5 things you should consider when you hack your hardware.