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Build Metal Tool Racks Without Welding

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 18th, 2017

Using the hand-hammered rivet method and common shop tools to build tool organizing racks.

Pro Tip: Use Filament to Add Simple Rivets and Hinges to 3D Prints

By Cabe Atwell

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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April 5th, 2016April 4th, 2016

It’s easier to make rivets for your 3D printed projects than you think! You just need some filament and something very hot.

Skill Builder: Know Your Rivets

By Jordan Bunker

Jordan Bunker

Technical Editor at Maker Media. Maker. Hacker. Artist. Sometimes Scientist. Pretengineer. Builder of things. Maker of stuff.

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June 24th, 2015May 7th, 2017 2

Rivets are one of the oldest, most reliable methods for permanently fastening two materials together. Here we’ll look at two of the most common rivets used in the home workshop.

Make a Collapsible Leather Coin and Key Tray

Make a $10 Collapsible Leather Coin and Key Tray

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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March 17th, 2015 3

Want a little storage space that you can pack up and take with you? Why not make yourself a handsome leather catch-all like the ones that Laura Kaesshaefer put together for Food52, which are not just practical, they’re also cheap to make! I’ve been noticing lately that leather catch-alls are abundant in home décor stores, […]

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