A Chair That Builds Itself
This meticulous stop-motion video shows a chair that seemingly self-assembles.
Tools
Visiting the Leatherman Tool Factory
This interview with a Leatherman Tool product manager sheds light on the methods and production processes of the iconic tool company.
Repair Rebel Multitool – Is Round Better Than Folding?
The Repair Rebel is a 24-feature multitool cast out of solid titanium, with no moving parts, featuring hex heads, a torx head, spoke keys, and screwdrivers.
FPGAs, LEDs, Tools and Wearables: New Products in the Maker Shed
We’re in the midst of a very busy summer here at the Maker Shed — we’ve been traveling around the country for various Mini Maker Faires and are preparing for the next World Maker Faire in September. But fear not; we still have time to get in the coolest new products for Makers. Without further ado, here are the most recent additions to the Maker Shed – an FPGA Development Board, an LED Color Organ Kit, a Toolkit for on-the-go soldering, and two wearable E-Textile kits.
Children Get into Carpentry with ToolKid
No longer content to sit on the sidelines, ToolKid lets children get into carpentry themselves.
Space Station Toolbox
Ever wondered what tools they pack on the International Space Station? Astronaut Tim Peake shared some ISS toolboxes on his Flickr page and kindly said we could post one of his pics. What do you think?
Ernie’s Handmade Dwarf Cars
Many years ago a maker looked at a pile of junk and decided to make a miniature classic car from it.
