Open World: A Conversation with Will Holman of Open Works
Trained as an architect at Virginia Tech, Will Holman has gone on to work in several tech environments and found the Open Works makerspace.
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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.
Quick Tip: Use a Sticky Dash Mat to Hold Teardown Parts
These things are sold to hold your cell phone in the car, but they also work great for keeping parts (including plastic and other non-magnetic bits) organized when you’re taking something apart.
Turning a Realistic Harry Potter Wand on a Wood Lathe
Don’t be afraid to try new things. A magic wand, from Harry Potter, is a good starter project for using a wood lathe.
Maker Spotlight: Sam Laturi
Although he enjoys dabbling in laser cutters, electronics, clay, and robotics, Sam Laturi’s true passions lie in metalworking.
Maker Pro News: Graffiti (Jewelry) for Good, Counterfeit Detectives, and More
Check out these maker professionals, including a few that were featured in Make: magazine Volume 59 (like Rebel Nell).
Tips of the Week: Finishing Solder Points, Keeping Your Scales Clean, and a Hurricane Bonus Tip
How to check your freezer for spoilage, yet another clever use of poster putty, and making pretty solder points.
Experimenting with Piping Cement to Make Decorative Objects
Peter and Patricia Brown play around with the piping bag technique to try and make some usable objects.