Detailed Breakdown: How Carbon Fiber Filament Ruins 3D Printer Nozzles
It’s a known fact that some filaments cause extra wear on 3D printer nozzles. E3D decided to test the effects of carbon fiber. Here’s what they found.
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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.
Yet Another Cool BB-8 Droid Project
A clever design for a homemade, radio-controlled BB-8 droid replica.
Watch This Transfixing Benchtop Gyroscope Build — Part Two
In this concluding episode of the gyroscope build, I show you how to finish off the remaining parts, and then put it all together for a run.
Easy DIY: A Knife Sheath Made from Balsa Wood
A professional chef shows an easy process for making protective knife sheaths from balsa wood.
You’ll Want to Build This Mesmerizing Sand Pendulum — And Then Stare at it for Hours
A sand pendulum is a decorative piece that relies on momentum to furrow fractalesque patterns into a plot of sand. Check out this awesome build for inspiration to build your own!
This Nifty Handlebar-Mounted Gadget Lets You Pedal ‘n Pour
It started with a cold beer, a bike ride, and “Boy, it would be nice to have a bottle opener.”
17 Star Wars Projects to Celebrate ForceFriday
Today is ForceFriday — the day that all the Star Wars toys hit the shelves. People are going absolutely insane over it! Makers can’t just go buy toys though, they have to make stuff! Here are 17 things you can make to celebrate the occasion. Modify a drone into a speeder bike Relive your favorite […]