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Advanced Techniques For Prototyping With Wood

My name is Eric Strebel, I am an Industrial Designer and run Botzen Design Inc., a product design and development company focusing on handheld and table top consumer products. I design products for global partners from initial concept to mass production, including hand drawn ideation concept sketches, mock-ups, prototypes, as well as CAD and pre production samples. I bring dreams to life and I also document and preserve my craft & process on my Design and Making YouTube channel .

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September 6th, 2021September 2nd, 2021

Learn how to make curves, and other complex shapes

Tips And Tricks For Basic Wooden Model Making

By Eric Strebel

Eric Strebel

My name is Eric Strebel, I am an Industrial Designer and run Botzen Design Inc., a product design and development company focusing on handheld and table top consumer products. I design products for global partners from initial concept to mass production, including hand drawn ideation concept sketches, mock-ups, prototypes, as well as CAD and pre production samples. I bring dreams to life and I also document and preserve my craft & process on my Design and Making YouTube channel .

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August 30th, 2021August 23rd, 2021

Explore the basics of building models of wood

Skill Builder: What Wood Finishes Are The Most Eco Friendly?

By Tim Sway

Tim Sway

TIM SWAY is a Connecticut-based artist and maker who specializes in reclaimed, upcycled, and eco-friendly woodworking. His mission statement is to “Make Worthless Things Priceless” and he’s currently focused on making affordable and eco-ethical guitars. You can learn more about him at youtube.com/TimSway, NewPerspectivesMusic.com or timsway.net.

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February 25th, 2021February 25th, 2021

Study up on quality woodworking finishes that won’t destroy the world

5 Ways Woodworkers Can Benefit From Designing In CAD

By Aaron Dietzen

Aaron Dietzen

is an artist/designer/maker who just so happens to be employed by Trimble to make video content and show off SketchUp software.

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February 18th, 2021February 18th, 2021

In principle there seems to be a vast difference between woodworking and 3D modeling. Woodworking uses manual tools and natural materials to create physical items that you can touch, feel, and use; 3D modeling uses computers and screens to make virtual designs that only exist in the digital realm. They can be seen as opposites, […]

First Look: The Sienci Long Mill Benchtop CNC Router

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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@calebkraft

June 26th, 2020

Benchtop CNC mills are a great entry point for poeple wanting to use the tools, but who also don’t have a massive shop or massive budget. We’ve seen a few over the years in this size range – under 4 foot by 4 foot. The Longmill by Sienci is a somewhat recent addition to the […]

Caitlan’s Maker Chain Connects Over 60 WoodWorkers Around The World

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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@calebkraft

June 16th, 2020

We just love a good community project that brings people together. This one was thought up by Catlan the Cat, who you might recall from her Maker Spotlight. Her idea was simple. She was going to publish dimensions of a single link in a chain, to be turned from wood. People all over could create […]

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@calebkraft

March 6th, 2020March 6th, 2020

With pencils, stencils, and his trusty bandsaw, Jimmy inspires makers everywhere.

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