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Repairing Cheap Furniture With Simple Tools

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

January 30th, 2018

you don’t always need fancy tools

Using OpenDesk.CC to Create CNC Furniture

Art Krumsee has 30 years of experience as an IT Director focused on Internet and web development technologies. He continues to work part-time as an Internet communications consultant but increasingly he devotes his energy to interests ranging from teaching meditation to creative Maker projects at the Columbus Idea Foundry.

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April 4th, 2017April 3rd, 2017

Looking to add some more furniture to your house? The opendesk.cc web site has downloadable plans for desks, tables, and chairs.

The Gorgeous Kinetic Table Art of Bruce Shapiro

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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@garethb2

October 2nd, 2016October 2nd, 2016

These computer-controlled kinetic tables are as beautiful as their design is ingenious.

Maker Spotlight: Arman Mizani

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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August 27th, 2016August 26th, 2016

Arman Mizani is a woodworker who has been running a community workshop, Surface Project, to teach furniture making.

This Exceptionally Fancy Cabinet Is Made from Shop Scraps

By Neil McKinlay

Neil McKinlay

I'm Neil McKinlay a maker working from a small workshop in the wilderness of Scotland. I'm owner of Caleb & Taylor, a small family business mainly making furniture but do bars, kitchens and finish carpentry called upon.

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July 29th, 2016July 27th, 2016

Neil McKinlay made this small – but quite fancy – cabinet as a proof of concept for a bigger piece he was planning on making.