The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Even if you’re too busy to make a bunch of handmade gifts this year, you can still give special, “I was thinking of you” personalized presents. Here are a few ideas to get you started. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, do a quick online search. Chances are, someone’s willing to customize […]
Wires, wires everywhere. I don’t like looking at wires, wires everywhere. Even though I have a USB hub, it’s a bit of an eyesore sitting on top of my desk, plugged into devices up top, and my computer down below. I decided it was time to embed the hub directly into the surface of the desk. Using the Dremel Multi-Max to plunge-cut the wood desktop, I fit the USB hub into the desk, and attached the hub to the underside using brackets. It’s now stable, stylish, and out of the way.
I had the chance to ask Oh, Fransson!‘s Elizabeth Hartman a few questions about her wonderful new book, The Practical Guide to Patchwork, and got some very handy advice and recommendations from her on quilt-making. She also shared a few favorite finds spotted at last week’s Quilt Market! Your quilt designs are so graphic and […]
Want to build your own custom circuit board, in a fun shape? Don’t want to deal with any etching chemicals? You can use your Dremel Rotary Tool to cut a copper clad board into a unique shape and route festive pathways for your electrons. This technique (sometimes called “dead bug construction” or “ground plane construction”) is a fun way to explore circuit board design and surface-mounting of through-hole electronic components. Plus, the result is a really fun high-tech ornament that displays its technology on the outside.
You are probably already familiar with the PVC pipe marshmallow shooter, a classic, fun weekend project. Maybe you already have one. Next time you show up for some gooey, air-powered confectionary warfare, why not come packing some classy heat — the Deluxe Copper Mini Marshmallow Shooter Mk. II!
You’ll build it from lengths of copper pipe and standard fittings. The Dremel Multi-Max will cut your ½” dia. pipe to length with ease, so no more laboring over a hacksaw. Finally, you’ll need some basic pipe soldering skills to put it all together.
Australian Mark Clohesy’s workshop shed looks pretty sweet. He has over 1,500 tools, 2 oscilloscopes, darkroom equipment, a microscope, plus an air mattress for when he’s “in the dog house.”
John Kit built this marvelous mechanical mustache to wear to the HeatSync Labs first year anniversary party.
