Ancient Chinese Bridge Recreated by Students
A group of students constructed a wooden footbridge inspired by an illustration in a Song Dynasty scroll. Check out their process photos and get the backstory from their teacher.
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!
An Automatic Scrabble Tile Dispenser
Taj Singh has built an electronics Scrabble tile dispenser based on a PIC 16F628 microcontroller and a stepper motor.
How-To: Giant Jenga-Inspired Game
Supersize your next game night with this colorful DIY Jenga-inspired game project!
How-To: Honeycomb Wall Art
Add some geometric style to your home decor with this simple honeycomb wall art project!
A Chair That Builds Itself
This meticulous stop-motion video shows a chair that seemingly self-assembles.
DiResta: Round Table
In each episode of DiResta, artist and master builder Jimmy DiResta (Dirty Money, Hammered, Against the Grain, Trash for Cash) lets us into his workshop, to look over his shoulder while he builds whatever strikes his fancy. On this episode of DiResta, Jimmy creates a round table to mount on a cast iron table base he found. Check out his method for cutting a circle.
Mortise and Tenon Book Ends
This is a handsome piece for your desktop, built without traditional fasteners– and it’s even bug-repellant!
