Cutting Dovetail Joints by Hand
Dovetail joints are an ancient way of mating two pieces of wood at a corner. Often used in cabinet-making, the dovetail joint is both extremely strong, and aesthetically pleasing.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Make: Inventions “Pin Tumbler Lock”
In this episode, we look at the pin tumbler lock, the most popular, enduring lock design of the last 150 years
Watch the WikiHouse Built and Unbuilt in a Weekend
The Wikihouse collaboration at World Maker Faire this year was a highlight of the event.
Seedy Motel Birdhouse
In the lead up to this year’s “Put A Bird In It” birdhouse show at Portland’s Sandbox Studio, organizers WeMake are reviewing some of last year’s highlights, including this clever Seedy Motel Birdhouse by Sockeye
This is What a Filled-up Maker’s Notebook Looks Like
A two year journey of one editor’s battered Maker’s Notebook.
Makerspaces Making a Difference: (Re)Making Town Park Sk8 Gallery
American Steel Studios’ makers’ hard work and crowdfunding campaign is keeping kids skating in their neighborhood of West Oakland, CA. IndieGoGo campaign ends 10/17; community build day this Sunday.
13 Steps to Make a Cylindrical Wooden Enclosure
Want to make a wooden enclosure in the shape of a tube? This project uses scrap pine, cut into ring shapes and then glued. You can then smooth the outside in a lathe, then cut it open to add the guts of the project.