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.
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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.
8 Safety Necessities for Your Workshop
Here are 8 safety necessities that you should incorporate into your workshop.
6 Types of Leather to Consider for Your Next Project
So want to make something out of leather… your next question should be: “What kind of leather?”
Wrangle Your Cables with These 2 Zip Tie Tricks
The zip tie or cable tie is a well-known tool for bundling together wires and other elements of your project. Here are some little-known tricks for using zip ties to keep things separated.
Don’t Frak It Up: 5 Considerations Before You Hack Your Hardware
There’s good hardware hiding in old appliances and gadgets. Here are 5 things you should consider when you hack your hardware.
4 Tips for Constructing Duct Tape Scale Models
Duct tape is super versatile and can be used for making super detailed models if you know how to work with it.
