Automate Your Workshop Dust Collection With An Arduino
turn your arduino into a smart switch to automate tasks in the shop
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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.
Clever Crafter Constructs Canine Caressing Contraption
Cogs and gears are fascinating bits to play with as a maker. So many of us explore and tinker with the mesmerizing movement of these simple machines. Matt Thompson of Thompson Woodworking was exploring just how easy these things were to create when his canine companion Bonnie came up and let him know that […]
Watch These Makers Transform a Wheelchair into an Interactive Bumblebee Costume
Central Florida Maker groups use their diverse skills to create an interactive Bumblebee costume in only 3 weeks for a Magic Wheelchair recipient.
Crash Course In Hardwood
Learning woodworking can surprisingly end up more confusing than one would anticipate. Not only do you need to learn how to work with the different materials, you have to figure out how to buy it! If you’ve never gone to buy hardwoods before, you may not be aware of the complexities. That first trip to […]
Micro Milling: Tips for Smaller CNC Projects
Move up to the next level by going small on your CNC machine
Joyn Machine: Putting A New Angle On CNC Joinery
Simon Deeg and Andreas Picker have come up with an interesting new tool that takes a new approach to CNC woodworking.
Hot Wheels Mods: Contest Winners
For the 50th anniversary of Hot Wheels toys, Make: and Mattel teamed up for a Hot Mods contest, and the results are in!