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Which of the 3 Types of Routers Should You Use?

Emily Coker

History. Whiskey. Exploring.

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April 13th, 2016April 12th, 2016

There are 3 basic types of routers. Knowing your needs will help you pick the right type for your projects.

Workshop Emergencies: 4 Common Injuries and What to Do About Them

Kelly Davis

Kelly Davis is a Los Angeles-based registered travel nurse and respiratory therapist.

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Cameron Blissard

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April 13th, 2016April 15th, 2016

The workshop is the last place to be unprepared for first aid emergencies. Keep a cool head and follow these tips for 4 common injuries.

Howtoons: Recognize the 6 Most Common Types of Pliers

What happens when you take a comic book artist, an inventor, and a toy designer? You get Howtoons. Our mission is to provide engaging content that teaches kids how to build things, combining instructions with storytelling. Howtoons has a foundation of science and engineering education, inspiring creativity through art and imagination.

The primary contributors to Howtoons are Nick Dragotta(comic artist), Saul Griffith(inventor), Ingrid Dragotta(toy designer), and Joost Bonsen(the big kid).

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April 12th, 2016April 13th, 2016

Are you using the right tool for the job? Make sure you use the proper pliers with this handy snapshot guide.

Hack, Jig, Miter, and Cope: 10 Types of Saws and Their Uses

By Pat and Mike Murray

Pat and Mike Murray

Pat and Mike Murray are twin brothers who lead a team of professional artists, software developers, and fabricators working and playing under the name Maker Twins & Co.

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April 11th, 2016April 8th, 2016

There’s a saw for that. Different saws are suited for different tasks. Here’s a basic reference guide for 10 types of saws and their uses.

A Mechanical Engineer’s Quick Tips for Using Gears

By Tim Hunkin

Tim Hunkin

Tim Hunkin trained as an engineer but became a cartoonist for a U.K. Sunday newspaper. He next made The Secret Life of Machines TV series and now runs an arcade of homemade coin-operated machines in Southwold, England. He wrote “Building with PLCs” in MAKE Volume 23.

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April 8th, 2016April 8th, 2016

Here are some quick tips on making gears for your next project (plus links to some more exhaustive gear resources if you’ve got the time).