Burn Fractal Patterns into Plywood
How to make amazing fractal art with plywood and electricity.
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!
Build a Tron-Inspired Coffee Table
So many Maker projects are really just about one discipline — woodworking, machining, electronics, you get the idea. I wanted to build a piece of furniture that blended two different concepts — electronics and woodworking — and build a unique looking coffee table that’s one part rustic design, and the other Tron-inspired sci-fi. The surface […]
Make a Chair That’s Also a Bookshelf
No matter where you turn in this bookshelf chair, you’ll always have a book at hand. This amazing piece of furniture was created by Darko Kavazovic. He saw a similar chair on houzz.com that cost $5,000, but decided it would be a great project to make himself and he could do it for just a fraction of the […]
Students Build Pedal-Powered Wooden Monowheel
June 1-5 is Bike Week, and although a monowheel isn’t technically within the category of bikes, here at Make:, we thought this one was definitely cool enough to share some of the Bike Week love. If you can’t afford a motorized version, get inspired by this pedal-powered wooden model. As seen on Danielle Nutter’s blog post from 2010, […]
Inspired Writing: Gorgeous Woodburned Pencils
Transform the humble pencil into a thing of beauty! Make gorgeous woodburned pencils with your own creative custom patterns and fun DIY designs. I love how the right tool in the right hands can transform an ordinary object—in this case, a natural wood pencil—into an extraordinary piece of handmade art! Get inspired to make your […]
5 Easy to Make Bike Fenders and Mudguards
Here are six ways of adding mud and splash protection to your bike.
Turning Beautiful Spoons on a Wood Lathe
It’s interesting to see what can be made using a lathe. Beyond making simple table legs, users have created everything from intricately designed pens to highly detailed jewelry using a myriad of materials. Wood, one of the more versatile materials, can be combined and manipulated with other types to create some truly stunning pieces such […]
