Mold Super-Quick Edge Guards for Sharp Tools
These moldable edge guards will keep your tools sharp and your fingers safe from harm. They’re quick to make and can be remolded to fit new tools.
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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.
Bring the Work to You with a Bench Pin
A typical jeweler’s bench pin. Dave Hrynkiw of Solarbotics recently shared this tip with me and I thought it was enough of an “ah-ha” to share it with you. Dave retrofitted his workbench to add a pop in/out bench pin, a standard tool used by jewelry makers. A bench pin is basically a small work […]
Clever Homemade 3D Router Table
A wooden router table that allows for quick drilling, routing, and 2D and 3D milling jobs when a CNC machine is overkill.
Six “Now, Why Didn’t I Think of That?” Shop Tips
I’ve been working on a special project for Make: Books that has had me knee deep in the dusty stacks of the Make: archives. I’m going through the entire ten years of content looking for awesome and indispensable shop tips that we’ve published along the way. I’ve always had a special fondness for shop and […]
Prepping for the Zombie Apocalypse with Backyard Knife Forging
Enter the strange and wonderful world of YouTube knife forging videos.
This Futuristic Hunk of Machined Aluminum Is a Functional Slingshot
You can pick up a normal slingshot online or at a sporting goods store for around $10. However, this Maker decided to machine his own.