Trying to model an upcoming project in CAD or Solidworks? McMaster-Carr has 3D files for many of the things they sell. It’s way easier to use a pre-built bolt model than to try to make it yourself! I’m not sure about the terms of use on these files, but they’ll at least help if you’re […]
Rachel Hobson @ CRAFT writes: Jeffery Ruddell over at CraftStylish has done it again! All of his paper projects leave me swooning, but – honestly – often leave me feeling a little intimidated. His latest project, though, is right at my speed and would actually be fun to tackle with my kids. He’s made a […]
The winning project from American Maker is now available as a kit – AIRHEADS – AIRDRUMS – Winner of the 2008 MAKE FAIRE Chicago ” The best instrument they have seen since the Theremin” Airheads MINI 4 kit are sensors to be used with midi drum brains and synthesizers or midi I/O devices allowing one […]
10 interesting tool chests via BBG. ..lots of beautifully crafted objects that fit intricately into a perfect container. Here are some of our favorites, including the stunning chest which resides in the Smithsonian and belonged to Organ and Piano maker, Henry O Studley at the other end of the scale is the garden variety, utilitarian […]
When I look for gifts for a lot of my friends, the most important thing on my mind is finding things that are hackable. Is the gift modifiable, open source, and fuel for future projects? Does it teach you something? These are essential qualities in a hacker gift. In this guide, you’ll find a collection […]
Instructables has announced an amazing contest they’re running with Sears. Called “The Craftsman Workshop of the Future Contest,” all you have to do to be eligible is post an Instructable that uses tools! The grand prize winner will get a $20,000 Sears gift card (no, that’s not a typo). Ten runners up will each get […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Matt the modulator housed a thingamakit bleep-synth in an the box from a Velleman amplifier kit. Nice use of available resources – and it looks pretty dang cool to boot! – Thingamakit_2 on Flickr More: ThingamaKIT build photos
