Simple Technique to Create Gorgeous Copper Wire Inlay
In this video I inlay a simple celtic knot pattern into a piece of cherry wood
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The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Watch These Kids Go Nuts Making Rube Goldberg Machines
STEAMLabs invited kids and families to build crazy Rube Goldberg machines at their brand-new Makerspace in downtown Toronto, and the resulting video is 62 seconds of fun. Makes me think OK Go should just hire these kids to do their next video. STEAMLabs is a non-profit, all-ages Makerspace dedicated to empowering kids and adults to […]
Reorganize Your Workshop With Custom-Made Tool Holders
Matthias over at Woodgears.ca has done a series of videos detailing the custom wooden tool holders he built to reorganize his workshop. You can see images and explanations of each build on the main page and find links there to specific tool holder projects and build videos. It’s spring; time to get organized!
George Washington Inauguration Hatchet and Other Rarities at Antique Tool Museum
Here at Make: we love using and discussing the latest, most innovative tools. After all, better tools help us build better projects. But what happens to the old tools we no longer need? Evidently, some of them receive a second life as items in the Antique Tool Museum in Nevada City, California. Tools were the last thing […]
6 Slick Tools You Can Make for Your Electronics Workbench
Build these cool tools to assist you on your electronics workbench.
Modern Cat: Simple DIY Cat Scratcher
Don’t let pet accessories clash with your otherwise clean, modern decor! Build your own sleek and stylish DIY cat scratcher to keep both your kitties and your design aesthetic happy. If you’ve got sisal twine, wood, and some basic tools, you can build a custom cat scratcher for your favorite feline! Make kitty’s day a […]
Machining a Skeleton Clock from Scratch
Chris of Clickspring presents a fascinating step by step process of how to build a clock from scratch. More than a tutorial, he demonstrates the fine craftsmanship and precision machining possible in ammature clockmaking. The project covers building everything you need for a John Wilding, large wheel, skeleton clock; an open design that displays the […]