Definitely not Boring: Old Tech Drills Any-Shaped Hole
The parser drill (a precursor to the CNC milling machine) is capable of drilling a hole in just about any shape, including sharp corners.
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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.
Upcycle Glass Spheres into Unique Speaker Enclosures
If you were to create a speaker enclosure, conventional wisdom would have you starting with medium density fiberboard (MDF), or, possibly, some other wood product. Ryan Sweeney, however, decided instead to use a thick glass cylinder for each speaker, mounting them with cut bamboo. The idea for this came to him while he was working […]
Wookiee Not Included: Millennium Falcon Playhouse
Kyle Gilbert’s DIY Millennium Falcon Cockpit Playhouse falls into a sweet spot right between geeky detail and weekend practicality.
Check Out This Icosahedron Shop Lamp
A truncated icosahedron is a 20-sided polyhedron, and there’s a good chance you haven’t realized its potential as a shop lighting fixture.
Make a Stylish Flashlight Out of Kitchen Trash
Make this handy and handsome AA flashlight made out of little more than a soda can and a cereal box.
This Gladiator Sword Would Make Any Roman Proud
SirKeyboardCommando built his own gladiator sword using modern tools and heat treating methods that have been refined throughout the ages.
Knee Deep in PLA: Our 2015 3D Fabrication Shootout Kicks Off
The fourth annual Make: 3D printer test is officially underway. This weekend we’ll test printers, CNC machines, and laser and vinyl cutters.