Building the Ultimate Hot Wire Foam Cutting Table
A tricked out homemade hot wire foam cutting table that has it all.
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The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Tips of the Week: PVC Can Holders, Poor Maker’s Shrink Plastic, and Pre-Making Mistakes
Another week of clever shop tricks and organizing tips, including PVC paint can organizing, cutting circles with a saw, anticipating trouble.
Memorializing a Friend’s Passed Pet With a Carved-Wood Pug
When the pug of a friend of Reddit user Tyus died recently, he decided to make her a wood carving in honor of the doggie.
Skill Builder: Using a Combination Square
Every toolbox needs the measuring and calibrating powers of the combo square.
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.