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How-To: DIY Leather Tool Roll

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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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!

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2013 in Review: Our Favorite New Tools

By Stuart Deutsch

Stuart Deutsch

When I am not testing and reviewing new tools, I am working on robotics, electronics, woodworking, and other types of projects.

I am also interested in microscopy, the physical sciences, and new technologies.

I write about tools and workshop topics at ToolGuyd.com.

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These products caught our attention for being innovative, useful, or just downright cool.

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Cool Tools: Sharing our Favorites

Cool Tools: Sharing our Favorites

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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On the cusp of the launching of the Cool Tools book, I visited editor Kevin Kelly’s studio to share tools with others.

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DIY Hacks & How Tos: Magnetic Tool Hanger

DIY Hacks & How Tos: Magnetic Tool Hanger

By Jason Poel Smith

Jason Poel Smith

My name is Jason Poel Smith. I have an undergraduate degree in Engineering that is 50% Mechanical Engineering and 50% Electrical Engineering. I have worked in a variety of industries from hydraulic aerial lifts to aircraft tooling. I currently spend most of my time chasing around my new baby. In my spare time I make the how-to series "DIY Hacks and How Tos."

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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.

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Tutorial: Laser Cutting Techniques and Projects

Tutorial: Laser Cutting Techniques and Projects

By Steven Mattern

Steven Mattern

Steven Mattern Design + Build specializes in the design, digital fabrication and craftsmanship of medium and small scale works in many materials.

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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.

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How-To: Mini Fork Bows

How-To: Mini Fork Bows

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Make cute, tiny bows to decorate your DIYs with this mini fork bows tutorial!

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Ten Tips for Organizing and Optimizing Workshops

Ten Tips for Organizing and Optimizing Workshops

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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Ten simple ways to improve efficiency and arrangement in many different types of workshops.

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