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Joyn Machine: Putting A New Angle On CNC Joinery

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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January 28th, 2019January 25th, 2019

Simon Deeg and Andreas Picker have come up with an interesting new tool that takes a new approach to CNC woodworking.

Heirloom Tech: The Inlaid Micro Geometries of Khatam

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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January 6th, 2017January 6th, 2017

these tiny geometric patterns are laid by hand

Heirloom Tech: The Old-World Acoustics of Ali Qapu

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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December 29th, 2016April 19th, 2019

The Music Hall of Ali Qapu’s unique architectural features cut down on echoes while diffusing music for fantastic low-tech acoustics.

Maker Spotlight: Marta Ali

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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October 14th, 2016March 8th, 2021

Inspired by the buildings and designs of futuristic cities in sci-fi, Marta Ali became an architect and designer to bring creations to life.

String, pencils, and paperclips on a wooden table.

Quick Tip: Perspective Drawing with String and a Paper Clip

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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@garethb2

September 22nd, 2016September 23rd, 2016

Using a simple string and hook to create dynamic perspective guidelines for drawing.

Maker Spotlight: Jillian Northrup & Jeffrey McGrew

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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September 16th, 2016September 22nd, 2016

With a small team and a CNC machine, Jillian and Jeffrey are using their design chops to tackle all kinds of interior and architectural projects.