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Reuse Hollow-core Doors To Make Plywood and More

Reuse Hollow-core Doors To Make Plywood and More

Tim Sway

By Tim Sway

Tim Sway

TIM SWAY is a Connecticut-based artist and maker who specializes in reclaimed, upcycled, and eco-friendly woodworking. His mission statement is to “Make Worthless Things Priceless” and he’s currently focused on making affordable and eco-ethical guitars. You can learn more about him at youtube.com/TimSway, NewPerspectivesMusic.com or timsway.net.

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Reusing isn’t new, but items deliberately made from reclaimed materials have become statement pieces. The “upcycling” movement and rising interest in eco-conscious wares has given value to the valueless. Decrepit and dangerous barns once left to decompose are now painstakingly picked for profit. Even shipping pallets have earned a place as sought-after sources of wood. […]

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What Can You Make with a Single Sheet of Plywood?

What Can You Make with a Single Sheet of Plywood?

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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The Modern Maker Podcast, in partnership with Rockler Woodworking, announced they’re doing a woodworking video challenge where contestants can only use one sheet of plywood.

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Laser Cutting the Ultimate Game of Dungeon!

Laser Cutting the Ultimate Game of Dungeon!

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

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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For the ultimate Dungeon! game board Dace Campbell used SketchUp and virtual reality to make sure he got his details right!d

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This Exceptionally Fancy Cabinet Is Made from Shop Scraps

This Exceptionally Fancy Cabinet Is Made from Shop Scraps

Neil McKinlay

By Neil McKinlay

Neil McKinlay

I'm Neil McKinlay a maker working from a small workshop in the wilderness of Scotland. I'm owner of Caleb & Taylor, a small family business mainly making furniture but do bars, kitchens and finish carpentry called upon.

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Neil McKinlay made this small – but quite fancy – cabinet as a proof of concept for a bigger piece he was planning on making.

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