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April Wilkerson’s Workshop Gift Guide

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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November 29th, 2017

A popular YouTube maker shares her suggestions for thoughtful shop gifts.

Get Some Projects Curated by Bill Nye in Your Mailbox!

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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July 28th, 2016July 28th, 2016

Bill Nye is curating the next box of goodies coming from Maker Box. “To make, experiment, and observe is to be a scientist[…]” A hint?

8 Clever Jigs (Clamps and Fixtures) for Your Workshop

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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@garethb2

December 13th, 2015March 26th, 2017 4

You can always use a little help around the shop, so here are 8 great mechanical assistants

DiResta: Gold Ring Mallet

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

I make stuff.

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October 8th, 2015October 8th, 2015

In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy replicates an antique mallet using white oak and brass.

DiResta: Locket Star Key

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

I make stuff.

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September 24th, 2015September 24th, 2015 4

In this video you can see me using steel bricks and metal scraps to make a 3-key star key locket.

Get the LED Out With These 6 Unconventional Lighting Projects

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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August 25th, 2015August 24th, 2015

For something truly unique, check out these six unusual DIY shop lighting solutions.

August 20th, 2015August 17th, 2015

If you can’t see what you’re building in your workspace, it’s time for some illumination. Let these light fixtures inspire you.

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