Workshop Emergencies: 4 Common Injuries and What to Do About Them
The workshop is the last place to be unprepared for first aid emergencies. Keep a cool head and follow these tips for 4 common injuries.
Skill Builders
Howtoons: Recognize the 6 Most Common Types of Pliers
Are you using the right tool for the job? Make sure you use the proper pliers with this handy snapshot guide.
Hack, Jig, Miter, and Cope: 10 Types of Saws and Their Uses
There’s a saw for that. Different saws are suited for different tasks. Here’s a basic reference guide for 10 types of saws and their uses.
A Mechanical Engineer’s Quick Tips for Using Gears
Here are some quick tips on making gears for your next project (plus links to some more exhaustive gear resources if you’ve got the time).
Get ‘Em Started! Use These Resources to Teach Coding to Kids
Teaching kids to code doesn’t have to be a daunting task. There’s many resources available to help you out.
My Favorite Wood Finishes: One Fast, One Slow
Here’s one Maker’s go-to methods for finishing off a woodworking project: one to save time and one to highlight the wood’s natural beauty.
Multimeter Basics: Measuring Voltage, Resistance, and Current
A multimeter is an indispensable tool for working with electronics, and can give you a better idea of what’s going on inside your circuits.
