Building 1,000 Toy Trucks: Kansas City Woodworkers Guild Shares the Love
Now in its 8th year, Maker Faire Kansas City is happening this weekend. Join in the fun and see what the Kansas City Woodworkers Guild is up to!
Workshop
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: Zip Tie Twisting, 3D Printing Sanding Grips, and the Orbital Sawing Stroke
Another week of useful shop trickery, including a must-know zip tie trick, from makers in cyberspace.
Making a Better Tape Dispenser with Adam Savage and Laura Kampf
Two well-known YouTube makers collaborate on building a portable, multi-roll tape dispenser.
Transforming a Propane Tank into a VW Bus Inspired Fire Pit
Greg McFarlane transformed a propane tank and random sheets of metal into a fire pit that looks like a Volkswagen Microbus.
This Week in Making: Adam Savage’s Makerspace Tour, Duct Tape Prom Dresses, and More
This week, Adam Savage toured Artisan’s Asylum, Stuck at Prom finalists were announced, and Jordan shares what he saw at E3.
How I Built a Sawmill in the Backyard
Dennis Atwood recently got into the hobby of woodworking. Wanting a sawmill of his own, he built one with materials from his backyard.
Tips of the Week: DIY Pocket Notebooks, No-Brand Woodburning, and Running a Gratitude Loop
From woodburning with chemicals to centering holes to running a “grandfather’s search,” we’ve got our top tips for the week.