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Tips of the Week: FaceTime Helpers, Opening a Box (DiResta-Style), Going for Read, Not Reality

Tips of the Week: FaceTime Helpers, Opening a Box (DiResta-Style), Going for Read, Not Reality

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Here is your weekly dose of inspired tips from top makers.

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Tips of the Week: ABS Slurry, 3D Printing on Tulle, Lego Keychains, and Mondo for Bondo

Tips of the Week: ABS Slurry, 3D Printing on Tulle, Lego Keychains, and Mondo for Bondo

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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This week’s roundup of drilling, 3D printing, bondo tips, and more.

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Laura Kampf’s Zippo Case Bit Holder and Keychain Driver

Laura Kampf’s Zippo Case Bit Holder and Keychain Driver

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A unique tool kit for your pocket made from an old lighter case and some common hardware.

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Tips of the Week: Working the Corners, Epoxy Basics, Spatter-Spraying for Better 3D Scanning, Making Paper Decals

Tips of the Week: Working the Corners, Epoxy Basics, Spatter-Spraying for Better 3D Scanning, Making Paper Decals

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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We work the gamut again this week, from working with epoxy to making DIY decals to improving your radio voice.

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8 Indispensable Metal Hand Filing Tips from Clickspring

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A wealth of great hand metal working tips from a master clockmaker.

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Tips of the Week: Hobby Knife Hacks, Paint Handle Push Sticks, Brazing 101, and Say My Name!

Tips of the Week: Hobby Knife Hacks, Paint Handle Push Sticks, Brazing 101, and Say My Name!

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Another week of wonderful tips, tricks, and tool hacks.

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Learn About Accelerometers and Make Your Own Digital Level

Learn About Accelerometers and Make Your Own Digital Level

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Make your own digital “spirit level” with a few inexpensive electronic components and a 3D enclosure.

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