A three-part series from Mikey over at MachinistBlog.com. Mikey has been a machinist for 15 years, and has come ’round to the belief that high-speed steel (HSS) cutters, rather than the pricier, lower-maintenance, carbide-tipped bits, are the way to go on a hobby-sized metalworking lathe. He also makes a compelling argument for using a belt sander, instead of the traditional bench grinder, for making, shaping, and sharpening HSS lathe tools.
I’m trying hard to ignore the fact that here in Houston, we’re still having days with highs in the 80s and just pretend that it’s actually chilly and crisp, as fall should be. This cute scarf from I Spy DIY is helping me imagine cooler weather. See her easy DIY for adding pockets to a […]
We drop by the design studio of Ralph Taylor, who creates brilliant, bold, colorful and creative costumes for Mardi Gras and carnival celebrations. Originally from Trinidad, Ralph made his way to Detroit where he still practices the craft he picked up while growing up and traveling through the Caribbean.
For those of you who love using your smartphone while cycling in the rain, there’s this nifty hack from North Carolina maker jalexartis. After mounting your handset using your favorite method, cut the top off a plastic bottle, then make a slit down one side to accept the mounting hardware.
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Use a bit of conductive thread to make your gloves work with your touch screen phone in this episode of Becky’s Workshop. Find out more: http://makeprojects.com/Project/iPhone-Gloves/1633/1
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Use a bit of conductive thread to make your gloves work with your touch screen phone in this episode of Becky’s Workshop. Find out more: http://makeprojects.com/Project/iPhone-Gloves/1633/1
Chickens are notoriously low-maintenance animals to keep, and if you’re drawn to homesteading, even in urban environments, getting a couple of hens is a great way to start. Plus, nothing beats fresh eggs in the morning from your own mini farm. Home automation is all about simplifying daily tasks, and the same applies to your […]
