DiResta: Reclaimed-Wood Table
On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy turns a pile of ancient 3x4s into a coffee table for a friend.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
How-To: Hot Glue Gun Holder
Getting crafty? Make your own DIY glue gun holder!
Cast Iron Skillet Map of the U.S.
Back in the old days, pioneers traveled with round cast iron skillets. You could make round pancakes, round eggs, and throw some rectangular strips of bacon on the side. But today, thanks to Alisa Toninato of FeLion Studios, you can cook a quiche in the shape of your home state.
Today on Food Makers: How to Build Outdoor Ovens
Warm weather is not so far away and that means the outdoor cooking season coming up. With that in mind, I thought it would be interesting to talk about how to build a variety of outdoor ovens. In today’s episode of Food Makers, a Google+ hangout on air at 2pmPST/5pmEST, I’ll be talking to experts Kiko Denzer and Eva and Max Edelson. Kiko is the author Build Your Own Earth Oven and Eva and Max founded Firespeaking, a website about masonry heaters, wood-fired heaters, and natural building.
Workshop Wednesday: How To Heat-Bend Acrylic Enclosures
Learn how to use heat-bending to shape your project enclosures. Acrylic is a great material to use for this. It’s sleek, durable, and easily shaped.
Inspiration: DIY Dodecahedron Pendant Light
Need a little DIY inspiration? Check out this gorgeous dodecahedron pendant light!
Victorian Watch Repair
Renaissance man Tim Hunkin wrote an article in the latest issue of MAKE (Vol. 33) about his adventures in vintage watch restoration. Here are some pocketwatch images to whet your appetite.