Metalworking Archives

Review: The Tormach PCNC440 Cuts Metal Like Butter

Matt Stultz

Matt is a community organizer and founder of 3DPPVD, Ocean State Maker Mill, and HackPittsburgh. He is Make's digital fabrication and reviews editor.

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April 12th, 2017April 11th, 2017

The Tormach PCNC 440 is purpose-built for cutting metals. The machine has a lot to reward anyone interested in putting forth the effort.

How to Choose the Right Circular Saw Blade

Steve Willson began his career as a carpentry contractor in Rochester, New York, where he owned and operated his own business. He then joined Popular Mechanics magazine as their Home Improvement Editor, a position he held for 22 years. He is the author of three books and has edited or rewritten 11 books on various home improvement and tool-use topics. He also writes for The Home Depot, which carries a wide selection of circular saws, blades and accessories.

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April 7th, 2017April 6th, 2017

Electric circular saws are small, electric versions of lumber mill saws. They can go where the work is, instead of the other way around.

Make a Ninja Star Fidget Spinner

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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April 4th, 2017

Make a shuriken throwing star which doubles as a fidget spinner (for all of those tedious ninja stakeouts).

These Intricate, Hand Built Suits of Armor Are Fit for a Cat

By Donald Bell

Donald Bell

I make stuff, play music, and sometimes make stuff that plays music. Fan of donuts, Arduino, BEAM robotics, skateboarding, Buckminster Fuller, and blinking lights.

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March 24th, 2017March 23rd, 2017

Jeff De Boer builds fantastical armor to fit cats and mice.

Sparks Fly with a Couple’s Welding Class on Valentine’s Day

By Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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March 3rd, 2017February 21st, 2022

Forget chocolates, hot metal sparks are in the air!