Tools on Display at Kickstarter
The only thing I like better than creating my own tools is helping someone else do the same. These four recent Kickstarter projects interested me because to a great degree they’re tools–helping you do things better.
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Projects with Ryan Slaugh: Active Filters & Tool Suggestions
Over the last few videos I have highlighted helpful circuits. In this video, I highlight an active filter setup utilizing an operational amplifier. Filters are very helpful when working with analog signals. ย Often the range of frequencies needed are not across the entire band, therefore you need to filter out those that inhibit a clean […]
How-To: DIY Leather Tool Roll
Give the handymen and handywomen in your life a handmade gift that will be appreciated for years to come with this classic-meets-modern leather tool roll tutorial!
2013 in Review: Our Favorite New Tools
These products caught our attention for being innovative, useful, or just downright cool.
Cool Tools: Sharing our Favorites
On the cusp of the launching of the Cool Tools book, I visited editor Kevin Kelly’s studio to share tools with others.
DIY Hacks & How Tos: Magnetic Tool Hanger
In most workshops space is limited. So you need to find a way to utilize every bit of space that you can. One area that is often overlooked is the space underneath shelves and cabinets. But this can actually be a great place to store small tools. All you need is a few magnets and some sheet metal.
Tutorial: Laser Cutting Techniques and Projects
Ideas for designing projects that exploit the strengths (and avoid the weaknesses) of laser cutters.
Here are three projects, each of which demonstrates techniques and systems I’ve developed specifically for this form of digital fabrication.
