Save your paintbrush in the paint can
Instead of washing your brushes, store them in the paint cans like the pros – Link.
Toolbox
Hot wire foam cutter
GotMarko writes in with a hot wire foam cutter made from some posts on MAKE/Instructables – “A hot wire foam cutter and the jig I used to cut 4-inch styrofoam balls in half…Instead of the CD case project box, I just used a three wide plastic outlet box from HD to hold the dimmer and […]
Miter saw laser guide retrofit
Here’s a nice add-on ($25) to a saw if you cut a lot of wood with a Miter saw and want/need a laser guide – “Projects a clear line just to left of blade cut. Replaces the outside washer on a miter saw. Self callibrating-sits flush against saw blade. Auto on/off-activates when spun over 400 […]
Looking for a good soldering iron?
Looking for a good soldering iron? Check out the suggestions from other Makers out there, seems like Weller is a fave’ – Link.
Welding resources
A MAKE commenter added some more resources for welding – “Definitely check out the Crucible in oakland. Better yet, just pick up a book and buy a cheap $100 mig/tig welder from harbor freight or homedepot and try it yourself. Just be sure to wear proper eye and skin protection. You can also check out […]
DIY Smoker
MAKE Flickr photo pool member MattGrommes made a $16 DIY meat smoker – “The hotplate sits on the bottom, with the cast-iron pan on top. The grill grate then goes in to hold the food. The grate is smaller than the can so I added some bolts to rest it on. Pretty soon I’m going […]
Google SketchUp – now for Mac OS X (free)
Google SketchUp, the free rapid 3D design tool, is now available for Mac OS X – Thanks Sjg2001! – Link. Related: Sketchup projects, examples, how-tos and more – Link.