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Skill Builder: Hammer and Nail Basics

Skill Builder: Hammer and Nail Basics

Charles Platt

By Charles Platt

Charles Platt

Charles Platt is a contributing editor to Make magazine, which has published more than 50 of his articles. Six of his books are available from Make: Books

Make: Electronics, an introductory guide, now available in its second edition.

Make: More Electronics, a sequel that greatly extends the scope of the first book.

Encyclopedia of Electronic Components, volumes 1, 2, and 3 (the third written in collaboration with Fredrik Jansson).

Make: Tools, which uses the same teaching techniques as Make: Electronics to explore and explain the use of workshop tools.

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Make: Tools author Charles Platt on hammer and nail 101.

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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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Turn Your Hammer Into a Multitool

Turn Your Hammer Into a Multitool

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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Easily turn your everyday hammer into a multitool with ruler, bottle opener, screwdriver, and nail carrier.

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Ten Tips for Hammering Nails

Ten Tips for Hammering Nails

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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Hammering nails is an ancient and tricky skill. Here are some tips to help you out when hammering them home.

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