Ten Tips for Organizing and Optimizing Workshops
Ten simple ways to improve efficiency and arrangement in many different types of workshops.
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!
How-To: Log Slice Vase
Green up your home decor with a pretty log slice vase!
Cyclist Chic: Turn a Wooden Crate into a Cool Cargo Box
Our friends at Dark Rye, an online magazine from Whole Foods, have come up with a project for turning a wooden crate into a retro bike cargo box. It’s a simple, but useful bike mod. The project comes from Dark Rye’s latest “Future” issue. It’s a great read featuring forward-looking innovators in architecture, urban agriculture, energy production, and transportation.
Ironwood
One of the worldโs great engineering materials grows on trees.
Ten Tips for Using a Circular Saw
The circular saw is an essential modern woodworking tool. It’s relatively inexpensive, rugged, and can be used for many applications. There are also many things to consider when trying to finesse the most out of your saw. Here are some handy tips and tricks for the next time you grab yours.
The Triolin: Mutant Violin Requires Three Players
It certainly looks challenging to play, and I’m not sure why they three instruments weren’t connected by the scroll-ends, but Alex Sobolev’s Triolin sure is lovely.
Ten Tips for Maintaining a High Volume Shop
Running and maintaining a workshop with over 200 users from varied backgrounds certainly has its challenges. Eric Hagan, Resident Researcher at NYU’s ITP, shows you how to do just that.
