Tips of the Week: Hidden Tools, Superglue Strength Testing, Proper Nozzle Flow, and How to Tie Your Shoes
Another week, another spankin-good collection of shop tips and tricks.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Are You Up to the Smell That Wood Challenge?
Can you identify different species of wood just by sniffing them? These makers take the challenge.
Tips of the Week: Carpenter’s Pencil Tricks, Buying a 3DP, String Dispenser, Chamfering Welds
More top shop tips from a world of amazing makers.
Making a Flip-Top Workbench
How one maker created a multi-purpose flip-top workbench for her small shop.
How to Make Your Own “Tin Pants”
Need a pair of nearly indestructible, waterproof and fire-resistant work trousers? Make a pair of these DIY tin pants.
Weekend Watch: Phun Kiss
A maker couple who collaborate on projects and document their efforts on YouTube.
Tips of the Week: Analog Cutting of Digital Files, Cleaning Aged Plastic, Friction Welding, and Cough Drops
Another week of great tips, tricks, and useful kludges.