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Here’s the Difference Between a Drill and an Impact Driver

Here’s the Difference Between a Drill and an Impact Driver

Carla Bruni

By Carla Bruni

Carla Bruni

Carla Bruni is an architectural historian who spends her time saving old buildings. She’s teaches DIY workshops, landmarks buildings, restores homes, runs repair clinics, works in salvage, and aspires to be a Viking blacksmith.

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One has the power and one has the precision. Learn the differences between a drill and an impact driver with this quick guide.

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Nifty Drill Bit Sharpening Trick

Nifty Drill Bit Sharpening Trick

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Use two hex bolts to create a super simple drill bit sharpening guide.

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This Drill Powered Walking Machine Is like a Monster Segway

This Drill Powered Walking Machine Is like a Monster Segway

By Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole is a former Editorial Intern at Make: She is a long time maker and previously worked for Instructables.com (Penolopy Bulnick). Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make!

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Izzy Swan designed a walking machine that is powered by a drill and can be ridden like a Segway, but has legs like Jansen’s Strandbeest.

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Electric Drill Provides Power For This Kid-Friendly Go-Kart

Electric Drill Provides Power For This Kid-Friendly Go-Kart

By Theron Sturgess

Theron Sturgess

Theron is an educator, business owner, writer, and consultant working within Springfield, MO and the Ozarks community. He enjoys making and building with his 11 year old son and likes to read and write about science, technology, education, sci fi, martial arts, and philosophy.

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This clever, straightforward build is fun for both parent and child. YouTuber Daddy Handy shares his easy to build go-kart. It’s constructed with household items and parts from the hardware store. Parts range from a 2×4 chassis, a few small boards, hinges, zip ties, nuts, bolts, and an 18V power drill, and don’t forget a […]

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How-To: Peel A Bucket of Potatoes in Seconds

How-To: Peel A Bucket of Potatoes in Seconds

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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Making potato salad for your next BBQ? Making a lot of it? Buckets of potato salad? Not to worry, all you need is a bucket, a power drill, a new toilet scrubber stuck to the end of a drill bit, and your garden hose.

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