Craft tools and kits are some of my favorite things to give and receive. Here are some of my top picks. If you have other tools or kits you love, let us know in the comments! Knit Boot Topper Kit ($35) This kit comes with everything you need to make cute and comfy knit rain […]
My son has this totally awesome “exhaust” pipe on his bike that I covet. It’s really a resonator for the classic baseball-card-in-the-spokes trick. It makes a terrific racket, and gets people to move out of the way without necessitating a honk on your horn. I decided to build my own, using a recycled beverage bottle. Armed with a Dremel Rotary Tool, a bottle of energy drink, and a depleted gift card, I set out to make my own soda bottle bike exhaust.
MakeDo gives you the tools to attach stuff together — and you supply the stuff. They’re Australian but ship free worldwide. [Via Dornob]
A minute to get started, a lifetime to master! Learn to use your digital calipers with this Adafruit tutorial and you won’t be able to stop precisely measuring things.
Whether total beginner or seasoned pro, there’s one thing that all electronics enthusiasts need to do their work: the right tools! Here are some of my favorites for the circuit tinkerers on your gift list. Extech EX330 multimeter, Extech, $55 A multimeter is one of the basic tools that you’ll depend on, so it makes […]
The Ultimate Santa’s Sleigh was brought into the space in three pieces Iron workers from the team at the Butler Street Foundry John Lamonica sits on a semi-completed installation Christina Pei, who’s been covering the building of the Ultimate Santa’s Sleigh display at the Craftsman Experience Store in Chicago for MAKE, sent in this report […]
This nifty Puff Handle by Z-saw keeps your cutting line visible by applying a puff of air to the cutting site with every stroke. From Core77: As a part of our Hand-Eye Supply duties we test out new product. Yesterday we gave this intriguing Japanese Saw a tryout! It incorporates an internal piston system that […]
