Tool Review: Shapeoko CNC Mill Kit
MAKE reader Michael Newman reviews the Shapeoko CNC Mill Kit.
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Korehira Watanabe, Sword Maker
Korehira Watanabe is one of the last remaining Japanese swordsmiths. He has spent 40 years honing his craft in an attempt to recreate Koto, a type of sword that dates back to the Heian and Kamakura periods (794-1333 AD). No documents remain to provide context for Watanabe’s quest, but he believes he has come close […]
Maker Camp and Adam Savage, Live Tomorrow 10am PDT
Our online virtual summer camp, Maker Camp, has been getting unprecedented access to places like NASA, NatGeo, and the Smithsonian. Tomorrow is no exception. We will be broadcasting live from Adam Savage’s Man Cave. He will show us his epic setup, and we will ask him all about his life as a maker. This is […]
Motor Mashup Master
Randy Grubb has one sweet job: working from his Grants Pass, Ore., garage, he builds hot rods. His rides, however, are far from ordinary — he builds from supersized truck, jet, and tank parts.
How-To: Wooden Chalkboard Cheese Tray
Add some style to your next round of appetizers with this chalkboard cheese tray from Molly at Almost Makes Perfect! She used non-toxic chalkboard paint in her project, but you can always put a bit of wax paper under the cheese if the chalkboard paint makes you nervous. [Via craftgawker] More: How-To: Chic Wedding Chalkboards […]
How-To: Wood Block Candelabra
Wood block candelabras bring bold angles and a touch of modern whimsey to any home decor. Learn how to make your own with this modern candelabra tutorial that Lauren Donaldson from Lauren Elsie Crafted shared on Houzz! Head over to Houzz to see two variations: a light, modern version with colored bands, and one with […]
Flashback: Wall-Mounted Boxy Shelves
Living in cramped quarters, every inch of one’s walls become precious real estate, where storage must be maximized. These shelves are a great solution. I happened to find some oak table leaves in the alley that came in handy for this project.