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Skill Builder: Understanding Handsaws

Skill Builder: Understanding Handsaws

Charles Platt

By Charles Platt

Charles Platt

Charles Platt is a contributing editor to Make magazine, which has published more than 50 of his articles. Six of his books are available from Make: Books

Make: Electronics, an introductory guide, now available in its second edition.

Make: More Electronics, a sequel that greatly extends the scope of the first book.

Encyclopedia of Electronic Components, volumes 1, 2, and 3 (the third written in collaboration with Fredrik Jansson).

Make: Tools, which uses the same teaching techniques as Make: Electronics to explore and explain the use of workshop tools.

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In this excerpt from Charles Platt’s Make: Tools, he takes a brief look at various types of handsaws.

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How to Cut Precise Angles with a Miter Box

How to Cut Precise Angles with a Miter Box

Charles Platt

By Charles Platt

Charles Platt

Charles Platt is a contributing editor to Make magazine, which has published more than 50 of his articles. Six of his books are available from Make: Books

Make: Electronics, an introductory guide, now available in its second edition.

Make: More Electronics, a sequel that greatly extends the scope of the first book.

Encyclopedia of Electronic Components, volumes 1, 2, and 3 (the third written in collaboration with Fredrik Jansson).

Make: Tools, which uses the same teaching techniques as Make: Electronics to explore and explain the use of workshop tools.

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For perfectly consistent angled cuts, it’s best to use a miter box. Not quite sure how to use one? Don’t sweat it — it’s easy!

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The Best Black Friday Deals on Tools and Electronics

The Best Black Friday Deals on Tools and Electronics

By Stuart Deutsch

Stuart Deutsch

When I am not testing and reviewing new tools, I am working on robotics, electronics, woodworking, and other types of projects.

I am also interested in microscopy, the physical sciences, and new technologies.

I write about tools and workshop topics at ToolGuyd.com.

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We know you’re looking for the best Black Friday tool deals and Cyber Monday deals on electronics and parts for your next project, so we did the hard work for you and put together a massive cheat sheet.

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Review: Brother SE400 Sewing and Embroidery Machine

Review: Brother SE400 Sewing and Embroidery Machine

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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I wanted an upgraded sewing machine that could also embroider patches. Here’s my take on the Brother SE400 sewing and embroidery machine.

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The Hidden Tip Gems in DiResta Videos

The Hidden Tip Gems in DiResta Videos

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Jimmy DiResta videos are full of shop tip goodness. We unearth some of the best.

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A Dozen of Our Top Homemade Tool Projects

A Dozen of Our Top Homemade Tool Projects

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Populate your shop with these twelve tools that you can make yourself.

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Quick Tip: Know Your Screwdrivers (Hint: It’s Not a “Flathead!”)

Quick Tip: Know Your Screwdrivers (Hint: It’s Not a “Flathead!”)

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Knowing proper names for screwdrivers and other tools help you learn and help you not look like a lightweight.

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