Tool Review: Bosch Pivoting-Head Drill
When it comes to power tools, bigger is sometimes better, but not when you’re looking to drill a few holes for a project and find that your drill is too large or unwieldy to accomplish the task.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Math Monday: Acrylic Frabjous Kit
By George Hart for the Museum of Mathematics Frabjous is a sculpture that consists of thirty identical parts which are assembled into a geometric star with twelve spiral vortices. A few years ago, a MAKE post showed how to make a cardboard version that requires many hours of hobby knife cutting. Should you prefer a […]
Todd Barricklow’s Figure 8 Racer
Todd Barricklow builds his pedal-powered racer and talks about the Death Defying Figure 8 racetrack at Bay Area Maker Faire.
Book Review and Excerpt: The Liberty Book of Home Sewing
The Liberty Book of Home Sewing By Liberty; Lucinda Ganderton Chronicle Books When the Liberty of London collection debuted at Target two years ago, I was one of the many Liberty fans running from store to store picking up whatever I could. The bright colors, bold designs, and love of floral looks are all right […]
How-To: Cuttlebone Casting
This ancient, simple, accessible method for casting small objects in metal exploits the amazing properties of a naturally-occurring and easily-worked high-temperature mold-making material.
Laser Cut Acrylic Lampshade
Done in the traditional stained glass technique of using lead and copper foil, Ben Light brings a different take on the craft by using laser-cut pieces of acrylic. Surprisingly the acrylic didn’t melt despite the necessary heat that was applied. The result is a great proof of concept for more complex works.
How-To: “Maxi” Bending Brake
We saw the mini version last Wednesday. Now meet its big brother!