Opinion: Repair It Yourself
People have always repaired things. What’s new is that there is such an abundance of information and expertise available online to help anyone do repair.
People have always repaired things. What’s new is that there is such an abundance of information and expertise available online to help anyone do repair.
This week’s video is about making a silicone mold for a 3D printed electromagnetic coil ring retainer. I 3D print a coil ring retainer from the CAD data supplied by my client.Next, I use the 3D printed part as the master part to make a silicone mold. Once the silicone mold has cured.Then I test […]
This Thursday, March 10, we’re hosting a Zoom event to celebrate the release of our newest issue, all about Right to Repair. The 90-minute gathering will run through the content in the issue, and give readers a chance to connect with the authors and each other. Bring a snack and bring some questions!
A lifelong fixer himself, Wayne Seltzer started the U-Fix-It Clinic in Boulder, Colorado to help others learn to fix things. Wayne helped put the “you” in Fixit Clinics, making sure they empowered people to learn to do the repairs themselves rather than having an expert do it for them.
Get a sampler of tips and shop tales from our new book.
Join in the Maker Campus March Madness on March 12th by experiencing workshops covering everything from pewter casting to working with Micro: bits. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes on Maker Campus. Better yet, join in the Maker Madness and teach your own! APPLY HERE. Sewing For Cosplay 101 – Intro […]
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