Father’s Day 2011 is just up head and I’m sure that a large percentage of us have waited until the last minute to get dad a nice little something. If you’ve got one of those dads that maybe patiently taught you to change the oil in your car, rip plywood on a table saw, replace a video card on your PC, or any other hands-on activity, then you’ve got a dad who’ll likely enjoy a gift of 21st century tinkering: the Arduino.
This Father’s Day, we’re running a number of features on the site dedicated to dear ol’ dad. One of the them involves reaching out to you, our readers, and asking for tips and sayings from your father (or grandfathers) about the noble art of making things. We want to gather up the best of these “Tips My Dad Says” and will run a feature piece on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 18).
Nothing says love like quality time spent making together. This year for Fathers Day, why not find a cool project that you and your Dad can make together? Here are 10 project ideas for kids 10 and under. Next week, we’ll have another roundup for kids over 10.
Never mind “special.” Dad doesn’t want something “special” for Father’s Day: He wants something awesome. Something that he can use. And if you made it yourself, it will remind him how unexpectedly competent his kid turned out to be every time he looks at it. Turns out MAKE has something of a line in awesome useful stuff you can make yourself. Stick with me.
Father’s day is Sunday, June 19, 2011. Started by Sonora Dodd to honor her father who raised five children alone after the Civil War, President Coolidge supported the idea, Lyndon signed a proclamation, and in 1972 it was official. Dad deserves something special this year. After all, he made you! Here are some gift ideas […]
