Hacking a Vintage Belt Sander
Swapping out the motor of an old belt sander to create a precision finish sander.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Toward Thingiverse.gov?
Unrestricted 3D scans from Uncle Sam. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has released a memorandum directing federal agencies to develop a plan in the next six months to make their scientific collections publicly available. It’s the first step towards creating a central repository of all of the Government’s 3D scans. And the Government has a lot of things to be scanned.
Building Up to Maker Faire, Shawn Thorsson Brings ED-209 to Life: Part 3 — Molding Details
To break the mold, you first have to make the mold.
Build It: Wooden Plant Stand
Looking for a good weekend build? Check out this beautifully simple wooden plant stand tutorial!
CNC Machining Contest Winner: Viva La Four Axis Delta Router!
A four axis deltabot style milling machine built around creative constraints and run on standard 3D printer hardware takes top honors in our CNC Machining Week contest.
Build It: Multi-Person Office Desk
If you’re sharing an office or studio space, keeping your workspace open and versatile, while still ensuring that everyone has plenty of room to work, can be one of the biggest challenges. Solution: the multi-person office desk!
How-To: Pocket-Sized Tripod
Here’s a handy way to steady your camera when you’re on the go and can’t lug a cumbersome tripod around with you.