Tool Review: Garrett Wade Yankee Push Drill
Michael Castor compares the Garrett Wade Yankee push drill against an original Stanley version in this week’s Toolsday column. See how it stacks up against a tried and true classic.
Woodworking
Crafting wood can be a complex and rewarding task, but often times beginners may find themselves frustrated with their results. But no matter where you are in your woodworking journey, there are always tips and tricks that can help you create something beautiful – without breaking the bank. We’re going to look at woodworking tips and tricks for makers of all skill levels so even if you feel like it’s too overwhelming to attempt your own project, we’ll provide some guidance so don’t give up just yet!
Bench Made from Upcycled Wood and Concrete
Using wood end pieces from other projects, A&Ré design mated the resulting slab to simple and clean looking legs made from fiber concrete. The legs were made in collaboration with betonWare, making for a unique look while still being sturdy. The result is called the Essence Bench, a piece of furniture I certainly wouldn’t mind […]
Wooden Fractal Computer
Brent Thorne is building a laser-cut wooden computer that can draw fractals.
CNC Panel Joinery Notebook
A collection of clever ways of slotting flat stock together for CNC, laser cutters, and conventional material cutting and joining.
New and Awesome on Make: Projects
Check out what’s new on Make: Projects this week!
Fine Wood NES Controller Coffee Table
Furniture and instrument builder Charles Lushear (Venice, CA) built a more sophisticated version of an NES Controller Coffee Table using walnut, mahogany, and maple woods.
Shapeoko, the Affordable CNC Mill Kit
Travis Good reports on the development of the Shapeoko CNC Mill Kit