Maker Profile: The New York Times R&D Lab
How the makers at The New York Times are inventing the
future of media
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Why a Master Machine Artist Picked Up 3D Printing
Chris Bathgate has been making incredibly detailed and finely machined sculptures for several years. When we saw him, we were immediately infatuated with his work, and have kept an eye on him since. Recently, he has been exploring new methods such as 3D printing, and even creating works of art from his blueprints. Since the […]
Doggie DIY: Build Your Own Pet Steps
Have a four-legged friend in need of a leg up? If your beloved dog or cat is too short to reach his/her favorite snuggle spots—or maybe he/she is getting up there in years and needs a bit of a boost—build your own set of sturdy wooden pet steps! Help your furry friends get where they […]
From Chemist to World Renowned Blacksmith: James Austin
Now in his 40th year of blacksmithing, San Francisco Bay Area blacksmith James Austin has spent a lifetime researching little-known or lost metalworking techniques, and developing his own. Unable to deny his love for metal fabrication, James apprenticed to a blacksmith in Germany in the early 1980s after receiving his degree and a brief […]
Customize Modern Furniture with Web-Based Software
Arrister has created a custom furniture service that makes creating furniture to your exact dimensions as easy as ordering a pizza online.
Reviews: Cameras, Wrenches, Pliers and More Tools
Gadgets and gear for makers
Backyard Builds: Man Constructing 22-Foot Tsunami-Proof Pod
Palo Alto resident Chris Robinson was pondering how he would protect his family from a tsunami after the devastating disaster hit Japan back in March of 2011. His answer was the Tsunamiball– an escape pod of sorts made almost entirely out of wood. Sure, others have designed their own wooden ships but Chris has […]