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Gareth Branwyn

Shop Talk and Tips with Gareth Branwyn

DIY lifer Gareth Branwyn has compiled a new volume of his series, Tips and Tales From the Workshop, Volume 2. He joins Dale Dougherty to talk about how he collects tips — asking a person directly to share a tip is not very productive. He shares some of his favorite tips he has found. He […]

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Get Smart! Top Tips for Your Workshop — And Your Life

Get Smart! Top Tips for Your Workshop — And Your Life

Get a sampler of tips and shop tales from our new book.

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Tips of the Week: Mini Lathes, Wheelie Clamps, Paint Mixing, and Using Nail Clippers on Component Leads

Tips of the Week: Mini Lathes, Wheelie Clamps, Paint Mixing, and Using Nail Clippers on Component Leads

Your final tips round-up for 2018. Look for more great tippery in 2019.

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Tips of the Week: Tile and Gasket Cutting, Speed Drying, a Bench-Edge Cutting Blade, and Storing Christmas Lights

Tips of the Week: Tile and Gasket Cutting, Speed Drying, a Bench-Edge Cutting Blade, and Storing Christmas Lights

Here is your roundup of tips, tricks, and shop hacks from another week of awesome online makery.

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Tips of the Week: Cosplayer’s Project Notebooks, Silicon Molds from Caulk, Recip Saw Tips, Fire-Starting, and More

Tips of the Week: Cosplayer’s Project Notebooks, Silicon Molds from Caulk, Recip Saw Tips, Fire-Starting, and More

See what top tips Gareth Branwyn has collected over the past week.

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Putting Together a Maker’s Gift Basket

Putting Together a Maker’s Gift Basket

Consider a basket filled with useful tools and supplies for the active makers on your gift list.

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