Save your paintbrush in the paint can
Instead of washing your brushes, store them in the paint cans like the pros – Link.
Tools
Hot wire foam cutter
GotMarko writes in with a hot wire foam cutter made from some posts on MAKE/Instructables – “A hot wire foam cutter and the jig I used to cut 4-inch styrofoam balls in half…Instead of the CD case project box, I just used a three wide plastic outlet box from HD to hold the dimmer and […]
MAKE Controller Kit – shipping in August
Our sincerest apologies to all of you who have already pre-ordered the MAKE Controller Kit and are being affected by its delayed release. The issue lies with an announcement from the manufacturer that one of the crucial capabilities of the chip was possibly no longer available. At one point they said it might work, but […]
Miter saw laser guide retrofit
Here’s a nice add-on ($25) to a saw if you cut a lot of wood with a Miter saw and want/need a laser guide – “Projects a clear line just to left of blade cut. Replaces the outside washer on a miter saw. Self callibrating-sits flush against saw blade. Auto on/off-activates when spun over 400 […]
Looking for a good soldering iron?
Looking for a good soldering iron? Check out the suggestions from other Makers out there, seems like Weller is a fave’ – Link.
Heathkit personal computing systems
Heathkit ad from Scientific American 1977: 8-bit computer, 16-bit computer, video terminal and a paper tape reader/punch – Link.
Welding resources
A MAKE commenter added some more resources for welding – “Definitely check out the Crucible in oakland. Better yet, just pick up a book and buy a cheap $100 mig/tig welder from harbor freight or homedepot and try it yourself. Just be sure to wear proper eye and skin protection. You can also check out […]