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.
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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.
Watch How to Sharpen Gouges and V-Chisels
Sharpening flat tools is pretty straightforward, but what if your tools, like gouges and v-chisels, are curved? Watch and learn how to keep them sharp.
Cleveland’s Thinkbox Is a Big Bet on University Makerspaces
Earlier this week Case Western Reserve University unveiled thinkbox, their new seven-story makerspace in Cleveland, Ohio. A local high school follows their lead with their own makerspace in the works.
Turning a Tape Gun Into a Prototyping Machine
Researchers at a German computer lab create a real-world wireframe graphics printer out of a packing tape gun.
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.
Acrylic Cheat Sheet: How to Cut, Glue, Bend, and More
Learn about the types of acrylic and the best practices for using it so that you can make the most of this material in your projects.
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.