AT-AT Sculpture Made From Reclaimed Skateboards
Skateboards and Star Wars literally come together in an exhibition called Deathstar Blues, featuring this reclaimed skateboard AT-AT sculpture by Derek Keenan.
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!
Beaver Dad Carves Heirloom on ShopBot
This morning, Tim Wilczynski graduated from MIT, and I have it on good authority that his dad, Vince Wilczynski, “Dean Vince” of the Yale School of Engineering, handed him a beautiful family heirloom—a wooden beaver lovingly carved by a father for his son. It’s not the same hand-carved wooden beaver Tim’s grandfather had presented to Vince […]
Skatebow: Turning Old Skateboards Into Bows
Do skateboards, deep down inside, really wish they were bows? I have no way of knowing. And they have no choice in the matter. These are the words of Mike OReilly. In case you hadn’t gathered yet, he turns skateboards into bows. He’s still working on the perfect method of doing this conversion, but what […]
How-To: Modern Wooden Pet Bowl Stand
Keep your pet feeding area neat and tidy with this modern wooden pet bowl stand tutorial!
The Construction Of A Hobbit Hole
A peculiar auction item results in the coolest back yard ever.
How-To: Reclaimed Wood Lamp with Himmeli Shade
Build your own stylish table lamp with a reclaimed wood base and geometric Himmeli shade from scratch–wiring and all–with this fantastic tutorial!
Dan Royer’s Robot Arms
Dan Royer makes many things, right now he’s most excited about robot arms. When he told me this at MakerCon, I had a moment of skepticism. What is so exciting about robot arms? Haven’t they been around forever? I think I had one made by Nintendo at some point. “Yes” he replied, “but so […]
