Know Your Tool: Miter Saw
A miter saw, commonly known as a “chop saw,” is a tool that can easily and quickly cut a piece of wood or other material in two. Learn the basics of how to use one right here on Make:.
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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.
5 Indispensable Shop Hacks
We’ve gotten such a great response to the two recent tips posts I did, “6 ‘Now, Why Didn’t I Think of That?’ Shop Tips” and “5 Clever Tool Hacks,” that I decided to share some shop hacks from another YouTuber doing DIY project videos, Izzy Swan. In the video below, Izzy shares eight useful shop […]
How to Use a Speed Square
In this tutorial, we run through the basics of the speed square, a specialty tool that has its everyday uses.
Painting Gorgeous Colors onto Copper Using Only An Open Flame
Watch as metalworking artist Philip Cook demonstrates his skill with “painting” brilliant colors onto copper with a blowtorch.
Learn About Hand-Lashed Kayaks at the Shreveport Mini Maker Faire
Don Fraser has been building kayaks for 45 years, and he will be coming to Shreveport Mini Maker Faire this month to share his expertise.
Mold Super-Quick Edge Guards for Sharp Tools
These moldable edge guards will keep your tools sharp and your fingers safe from harm. They’re quick to make and can be remolded to fit new tools.
12 Giant Art Projects Going Up at Burning Man Right Now
Burning Man is known for big art. Here’s a peek at the 2015 installations as they go up.