DiResta: Ice Pick 2.0
In this design, Jimmy creates a screw-on sheath for one of his now-iconic DiResta ice picks.
Tools
Blacksmiths Gather to See, Hear, Teach, and Learn
Hammers rang on anvils, and the air smelled of forging as the California Blacksmith Association held their Annual Spring Conference in Hollister, California. Billed this year as the Western States Conference instead of just California, blacksmiths came from all over the U.S. and beyond to share knowledge and techniques. Daily hands-on workshops were led by […]
Reorganize Your Workshop With Custom-Made Tool Holders
Matthias over at Woodgears.ca has done a series of videos detailing the custom wooden tool holders he built to reorganize his workshop. You can see images and explanations of each build on the main page and find links there to specific tool holder projects and build videos. It’s spring; time to get organized!
George Washington Inauguration Hatchet and Other Rarities at Antique Tool Museum
Here at Make: we love using and discussing the latest, most innovative tools. After all, better tools help us build better projects. But what happens to the old tools we no longer need? Evidently, some of them receive a second life as items in the Antique Tool Museum in Nevada City, California. Tools were the last thing […]
6 Slick Tools You Can Make for Your Electronics Workbench
Build these cool tools to assist you on your electronics workbench.
Backyard Blacksmith Forges Viking Sword From Vehicle Parts
Backyard blacksmith Phil Baumhardt discovered some vehicle trash and turned it into Viking treasure. While scavenging for materials, he discovered a pair of suspension leaf springs, likely thrown out during a trailer or vehicle repair. He recognized that they were made of high carbon steel, the same metal used in survival knifes and stage combat […]
Turn Your Dremel Tool into a Plastic Welder!
Slot some plastic filament into a Dremel rotary tool and turn it into a plastic welder!