50 Sheets of A4 Went into This Giant Papercraft Mammoth Skull
If you like skulls, need some wall decoration, and have some spare time, this papercraft wooly mammoth skull would make a great project!
Review: Printrbot Metal Plus
Following the metal-framed makeover of its smaller simple sibling, the Printrbot Metal Plus transitions from a laser-cut wood frame to a new, beautiful powder-coated metal housing. The sturdy frame offers a number of upgrades over the previous generation, getting great results in our tests. It holds a z-axis that’s been beefed up from the last […]
Five Clever Tool Hacks
The Family Handyman magazine posted an article on their website of 22 clever new uses for tools. Here are five of my favorites. (My comments in parens.) Cut with a Drill (Above image) “If you need to shorten a bolt, let your drill do the hard work. Spin two nuts onto the bolt, tightening them […]
10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at Maker Faire Detroit
Maker Faire Detroit is heading into its sixth year this weekend. With over 2,000 Maker exhibits, there’s a lot going on. Here’s what to see!
How to Reverse Engineer a Design by Measuring Pictures
In this tutorial, I will show you how to use a graphics editing program like Inkscape to measure pictures for reverse engineering.
I Tried an Industrial Exoskeleton
Ekso Bionics makes battery-powered exoskeletons for medical and rehabilitation applications. I wore their awesome Industrial Exoskeleton.
DIY Wedding: Giant Diamond Card Box
A fabulous party deserves an equally fabulous card holder! Make an upcoming wedding, birthday party, or bridal shower extra-stylish with this cool super-sized diamond card box. Keep easy track of cards and other small gifts, even when the dance floor is packed and the sparkling drinks are flowing, with a smart card container that won’t […]