Skill Builder: Using a Combination Square
Every toolbox needs the measuring and calibrating powers of the combo square.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Open World: 20 Databases to Help You Find Local Maker Resources
It can be tricky to track down local workshops and makerspaces, so here are a ton of useful resources that will help you find one.
How They Built That Levitating Star Wars Speeder Bike Costume
Watch this awesome video of a replica Star Wars speeder bike appearing to levitate its way around NYC. Then check out the backstory of how it was built.
Check Out the New Maker Podcast “Make or Break”
Looking for something to listen to while you’re in your workshop? Check out this new podcast that features past Make: magazine contributors.
Maker Pro News: Maker Pros do B2B, Indiegogo Launches a Marketplace, and More
This past week, Inventables spotlighted its maker pro users, Indiegogo launched a marketplace, and new 3D printing frontiers were reached.
Tips of the Week: Needle Bottles, Playing Cards in the Shop, and Heat-Bending PVC with Sand
Another week of solid and satisfying shop tips and tricks from top makers.
Quickly Build Transitional Dwellings with Shelter 2.0 CNC Templates
Shelter 2.0 is a flat-packed plywood structure that anyone can build pretty much anywhere with the assistance of a CNC router.
