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A Begginer Tool Set

Quick Guide: 6 Basic Woodturning Tools

Philip Bradley

By Philip Bradley

Philip Bradley

I am an award winning wood tuner, former teacher, artist and prop maker, developer and researcher residing in the UK. I cannot think of anything better than the excitement of a new project and the pride of a job well done. I think that sharing knowledge and experiences is one of the best things anyone can do so spend a lot of time doing just that.

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What you need to know to get started with woodturning tools, tips, and techniques. Learn about basic tools you’ll need and how to use them.

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You Don’t Have to Like Dolls to Enjoy This Kokeshi Doll-Making Video

You Don’t Have to Like Dolls to Enjoy This Kokeshi Doll-Making Video

By Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole is a former Editorial Intern at Make: She is a long time maker and previously worked for Instructables.com (Penolopy Bulnick). Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make!

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Yasuo Okazaki is an amazing woodworker that makes naruko kokeshi dolls, which he hypnotizingly shapes and paints while they spin on a lathe.

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Maker Loses Wedding Ring in the Surf, Immediately Fabricates Another

Maker Loses Wedding Ring in the Surf, Immediately Fabricates Another

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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Our friend Jonathan Danforth, programmer, Maker Faire North Carolina founder, and avid woodworker, was heartbroken when he lost his wedding ring last weekend: I was swimming in the ocean in South Carolina and managed to lose my ring in chest-deep opaque surf. I reached out to the Treasure Hunters forum, and even to a local […]

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Turning Beautiful Spoons on a Wood Lathe

Turning Beautiful Spoons on a Wood Lathe

By Cabe Atwell

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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It’s interesting to see what can be made using a lathe. Beyond making simple table legs, users have created everything from intricately designed pens to highly detailed jewelry using a myriad of materials. Wood, one of the more versatile materials, can be combined and manipulated with other types to create some truly stunning pieces such […]

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Machining a Skeleton Clock from Scratch

Machining a Skeleton Clock from Scratch

By Theron Sturgess

Theron Sturgess

Theron is an educator, business owner, writer, and consultant working within Springfield, MO and the Ozarks community. He enjoys making and building with his 11 year old son and likes to read and write about science, technology, education, sci fi, martial arts, and philosophy.

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Chris of Clickspring presents a fascinating step by step process of how to build a clock from scratch. More than a tutorial, he demonstrates the fine craftsmanship and precision machining possible in ammature clockmaking. The project covers building everything you need for a John Wilding, large wheel, skeleton clock; an open design that displays the […]

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