The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
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.
Congratulations to Camila in Rio de Janeiro! Thanks to all the truly amazing, zombie-licious commenters. Have an undead Halloween, y’all!
Flickr user bradjustinen added his workshop pix to the MAKE FLickr Pool. Love this shop. Interesting storage solution with the dangling tools — what do you think, readers? Also, I’m really interested in what he’s going to do with all those power tool batteries!
