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6 Ways to Transform a Bowl into a Sleek Speaker

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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September 7th, 2016September 7th, 2016

Upcycled salad bowls and cereal bowls make surprisingly chic speaker “boxes” for the clever audiophile maker.

Turning Bats on a Human-Powered Lathe in the Dominican Republic

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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September 22nd, 2015September 23rd, 2015 5

A member of Turners Without Borders brings his human-powered lathe to the Caribbean.

DiResta: Hardwood Mallet

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

I make stuff.

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October 2nd, 2013

In this episode of DiResta, master builder Jimmy DiResta makes mallet from hardwood on a vintage wood lathe. The result is a practical piece of art. If you’re a fan of woodturning, this episode is for you.

Pristine 1838 “Rose Engine” Lathe

By Sean Michael Ragan

Sean Michael Ragan

I am descended from 5,000 generations of tool-using primates. Also, I went to college and stuff. I am a long-time contributor to MAKE magazine and makezine.com. My work has also appeared in ReadyMade, c't – Magazin für Computertechnik, and The Wall Street Journal.

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June 11th, 2013 4

A rose engine is a type of geometric lathe used to produce complex radial engravings called Guilloché, which are used both for decorative and security (i.e. anticounterfeiting) purposes. Those of you with more than $238,000 of disposable cash lying around may be irked to discover that the auction for this stunningly beautiful antique specimen is long closed. At least we can all still enjoy the gorgeous photographs…

A Foot-Powered Lathe

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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April 26th, 2013 22

Youtube user QueticoChris uses an old cast-iron flywheel and vintage building techniques to design and make an efficient foot-powered wood lathe.