DiResta: Draw Knife Restoration
In this episode of DiResta, Jimmy restores an old draw knife he found in a rusty pile of antiques at a flea market.
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Quick Guide: 6 Basic Woodturning Tools
What you need to know to get started with woodturning tools, tips, and techniques. Learn about basic tools you’ll need and how to use them.
Skill Builder: Know Your Rivets
Rivets are one of the oldest, most reliable methods for permanently fastening two materials together. Here weโll look at two of the most common rivets used in the home workshop.
Skill Builder: Learn the Anatomy of CNC Routers
Anatomy of a CNC router For all the attention that 3D printers get in the Maker community, subtractive manufacturing โ in this case using a computer numerical control (CNC) router โ has a long history of making useful items. Like a 3D printer, it can do its job autonomously, but one should be nearby to […]
Skill Builder: 10 Questions to Ask Before Renting Time on a CNC Mill
If youโre like most of us, you probably donโt own an expensive CNC millย in your garage. In many parts of the country, one isnโt that far away. To use one, youโre likely going to have to rent time on it. Make every minute of time in front of the machine count by preparing in advance […]
5 DIY Bike Hacks to Avoid Buying More Tools
A little creativity and bike know-how can help you design or build workarounds for expensive and bulky tools
Turning Beautiful Spoons on a Wood Lathe
Itโs interesting to see what can be made using a lathe. Beyond making simple table legs, users have created everything from intricately designed pens to highly detailed jewelry using a myriad of materials. Wood, one of the more versatile materials, can be combined and manipulated with other types to create some truly stunning pieces such […]
