How-To: Chevron Garden Trellis
Shake off the winter blahs by getting a head start on your garden projects. Try this simple and stylish chevron trellis!
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!
Sit on This, Geeks: Giant 555 Timer
The 555-timer integrated circuit is one of the most famous and popular chips ever invented. Created in 1971, it’s got a near cult following with books, blogs, newsletters, and devoted fans even today. That’s why Imgur user “surfacetension” built this amazing stool in the form of a giant 555 chip! The real 555 timer packs […]
Like Brain Teasers? This DIY Puzzle “Nails” It
It’s called the “Tooth and Nail” puzzle, and it appears to be an optical illusion. It is not.
Shabby-Geek Goodwill Table Gets Glowing Makeover
If you saw my last “glowing table” post, you hopefully thought it was very cool, but possibly out of your league abilities-wise. Here’s another idea that’s much easier to make, and won’t require you to have a CNC router. On the other hand, it won’t help you learn geography, but there’s always Google Maps or […]
Jules Verne Needed This Gorgeous Steampunk 3D Printer
3D printers and steampunk don’t generally go together (feel free to correct me on this), but for some reason this one fits in quite nicely. It’s based on a Printrbot Go, which is built into an unstained folding wooden case. John decided to stain this case, and after adding a few bumpers, the closed 3D […]
Transforming Teak Door is Over-Engineered Goodness
A wooden door is nothing unusual. A wooden door made of 40 sections of Burma Teak, however, is something you don’t see every day. According to the Design Milk report on this project, “Each section has been carved to incorporate 160 pulleys, 80 ball bearings, one wire rope, and a hidden counterweight.” As to how […]
How-To: Wooden Shim Chevron Wall Art
Give your walls a colorful modern update with this DIY wooden shim wall art [via East Coast Creative Blog].
