Tool Fence
Michael at Do Design DIY made a set of instructions for constructing this hand tool holder perfect for makers and crafters.
Toolbox
DIY Box Handles
MAKE Section Editor Charles Platt has a series of great moving tips in Kevin Kelly’s Cool Tools: Make handles from half-inch plastic water pipe sawn into 5″ lengths. My local Lowe’s sold me six feet of pipe for around $3 and you can use any wood saw to cut it. You may feel this is […]
Unusual tool guide
Have a home improvement project with some strange tasks? Nicholas writes in with this guide to unusual tools that could save you a few day’s work, and keep you safer by using the proper tool for the unusual job. I learned a few things about trench and hole digging, as well as cutting tile.
DIY: Dyno
If you want to get the most out of you motorcycle, or car, you really need to have a baseline measurement of your ride. A dyno is something that a high performance shop may have, or you can usually find them at a rally like Sturgis or Daytona. I have never seen one in a […]
Craftsman 1470 piece tool set – only $8,600
Craftsman 1470 pc. Professional Tool Set – Model H0259 @ Sears looks more like modern art than a tool collection – via DVICE. A great collection of mechanics tools. Includes 300 pc. Base Essentials Set (33300), 198 pc. Professional Essentials Set (33198), 189 pc. Specialized Essentials Set (35189), 204 pc. Advanced Access Pro’s Set (33204), […]
HOW TO – Set a grommet
Have you ever wanted to make or repair your own tarp? Or maybe make a professional-looking flag for your kids’ treehouse? You’re going to need grommets. Nat @ CRAFT writes: ModHomeEcTeacher has a great DIY with her Ten Minute Grommet Workshop, showing you all the great tips for getting a grommet on right!
The magical toolbox of effects
Arman wrote us with a confession – I make strange things – music, movies, devices, pictures, software … I like Make. Fret not good sir, you are in good company! Though I have not seen many DIY multi-effects devices housed in such a way – In the summer of 2002, I constructed a stereo effects […]
