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Weekend Watch: Better Woodwoorking with Paoson

Weekend Watch: Better Woodwoorking with Paoson

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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If you’re a woodworker and what you’d really like to make are things that make it easier for you to be a better woodworker, then Suso Caamanho’s YouTube channel Paoson WoodWorking is for you. The projects and tutorials tend to be utilitarian, focusing on projects that either show you how to make hand tools or […]

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Understanding Saw Blade Essentials

Understanding Saw Blade Essentials

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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Get the skinny on what you need to know about saw blade basics.

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Made in Baltimore: The Logistics of Unboxing Your Makerspace

Made in Baltimore: The Logistics of Unboxing Your Makerspace

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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Ordering and unboxing all your makerspace equipment is not as straightforward as you’d hope. Big items, deliveries, returns, freight…

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Construct a CNC Plasma Cutter for 00

Construct a CNC Plasma Cutter for $3000

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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David Randolph was faced with a choice: buy an expensive plasma cutter or build a cheaper version at home. He chose the latter.

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5 More Clever Tool Storage Solutions

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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Here are a few more storage ideas to keep your shop re-org juices flowing.

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