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April Wilkerson’s Workshop Gift Guide

April Wilkerson’s Workshop Gift Guide

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

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Get Some Projects Curated by Bill Nye in Your Mailbox!

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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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?

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

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6 Awesome Light Fixtures to Brighten Your Shop

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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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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