6 Methods of Plugging Pocket Holes
Who knew there were so many methods for filling and plugging pocket holes?
finishing
Wet Sanding Gives Your Projects a Scratch-Free Finish
You’ve heard of sanding, now wait ’til you hear about wet sanding! It is a must for an ultra smooth finish.
My Favorite Wood Finishes: One Fast, One Slow
Here’s one Maker’s go-to methods for finishing off a woodworking project: one to save time and one to highlight the wood’s natural beauty.
How to Get a Weathered Metal Finish on Your 3D Printed Props
Here are Brian Westgate’s tips for creating a weathered metal finish on your next 3D printed prop.
What I Learned 3D Printing My Own BB-8
One man recounts his quest to 3D print his own faithful reproduction of the BB-8 droid from Star Wars.
Six “Now, Why Didn’t I Think of That?” Shop Tips
I’ve been working on a special project for Make: Books that has had me knee deep in the dusty stacks of the Make: archives. I’m going through the entire ten years of content looking for awesome and indispensable shop tips that we’ve published along the way. I’ve always had a special fondness for shop and […]
Sewing Tips: 4 Ways to Finish and Bind Knit Edges
Now that you’ve sorted out sewing with knits, it’s the perfect time to talk about finishing. If you’ve ever wondered about finishing or binding knit fabrics, you’ll definitely want to check out this helpful guide! Binding has a special place in my heart. I find that binding is often the neatest, tidiest, most professional looking […]
