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The Hovalin Is a 3D Printed Violin That Blends STEM and Music Education

The Hovalin Is a 3D Printed Violin That Blends STEM and Music Education

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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Matt and Kaitlyn Hova went down the 3D printing rabbit hole and came out with a 3D printed violin (aka the Hovalin).

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Weekend Watch: “Layer By Layer” Teaches Design for 3D Printing

Weekend Watch: “Layer By Layer” Teaches Design for 3D Printing

By Caleb Kraft

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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You should be actively trying to hone your design skills if you have a 3D printer. Noe Ruiz has the no-how to help you make better 3D prints.

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Making a Wooden Toy Train Crossing

Making a Wooden Toy Train Crossing

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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Have an idea for a part you wish you could add to a toy, say a toy train set? Desktop fabrication to the rescue!

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Illuminate Your Desk with Thor’s 3D Printed Hammer

Illuminate Your Desk with Thor’s 3D Printed Hammer

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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This beautiful lamp is modeled after Thor’s Hammer, Mjölnir. The files are available on Thingiverse so you can print it yourself.

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A 5 Axis CNC Mill for Less Than ,000

A 5 Axis CNC Mill for Less Than $5,000

By Matt Stultz

Matt Stultz

Matt is a community organizer and founder of 3DPPVD, Ocean State Maker Mill, and HackPittsburgh. He is Make's digital fabrication and reviews editor.

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Every time I come back from a Maker Faire someone asks me what my favorite thing was that I saw there. At World Maker Faire 2013, that was an easy question to answer, the Pocket NC 5 Axis CNC. The possibilities of what could be made with a desktop 5 axis CNC mill are enough […]

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