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The MakeShift Challenge: Stay Alive in a Bank Vault

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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March 1st, 2017February 28th, 2017

By their very nature, vaults are completely sealed shut. Would you have enough oxygen to survive inside a bank vault for 2 days?

The MakeShift Challenge: Mounting a “Super Cow” on a Tower Crane

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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February 15th, 2017February 15th, 2017

Do you think you could hoist a fiberglass super cow onto a 40-story tower crane for $20?

The MakeShift Challenge: Potable Water

By William Lidwell

William Lidwell

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February 8th, 2017February 15th, 2017 7

It’s easy to forget that access to potable water is considered a luxury for much of the world.

Return of the MakeShift Challenge: Dead Car Battery

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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