Workshop

The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.

Weekend Watch: Building Comically Giant Swords with Michaelcthulhu

Mike Craughwell (aka Michaelcthulhu) makes awesome giant swords for a living. If you’ve ever wanted a ridiculous large sword, he’s your man.

We asked some of our favorite contributors to share tips on everything from shop tools to being a maker pro.

A good machete deserves a good handle. Your hands also deserve a good handle. Keep those fingers!

Braxton Wirthlin is a woodworker with a lot of experience. Follow his simple tips to get your bandsaw running right.

We tour the shops of some of our favorite makers and share their top shop tip takeaways.

Milling fallen logs on site isn’t always an option, so urban logger Matt Cremona created this DIY log lift trailer to haul lumber.

Using almost entirely reclaimed wood and flooring, Micah was able to create a sturdy desk to last him through his college years.