Definitely not Boring: Old Tech Drills Any-Shaped Hole
The parser drill (a precursor to the CNC milling machine) is capable of drilling a hole in just about any shape, including sharp corners.
Workshop
Artist Draws All 100,000 Objects in Grandpa’s Shed
As we all know, a well-stocked workshop is a beautiful thing. Itโs the place that keeps and collects all the tools and hardware you may someday need to fix something you love or make something new. When Lee John Phillipsโ grandfather passed away, he left behind a toolย shed packed with a lifetime of old tools, […]
Maker Loses Wedding Ring in the Surf, Immediately Fabricates Another
Our friend Jonathan Danforth, programmer, Maker Faire North Carolina founder, and avid woodworker, was heartbroken when he lost his wedding ring last weekend: I was swimming in the ocean in South Carolina and managed to lose my ring in chest-deep opaque surf. I reached out to the Treasure Hunters forum, and even to a local […]
Upcycle a Microwave into a Spot Welder
Long-time Maker Matthew Borgatti recently completed work on a homemade spot welder, built from a scrapped microwave and a few other parts.
Call for Makers: Come Teach or Speak at Maker Media Lab
Do youย have a story to tell to Makers, or a project or skill to teach? Would you like to tell it live at one of the most iconic Maker buildings in San Francisco? Now you can at the (relatively) new Maker Media Lab! Our new project lab is in San Francisco, at the Palace of […]
Choose the Right Ear Protection for Loud Jobs
When working around noisy equipment, ear protection is essential to not causing damage. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets the limit to which a worker should be exposed during an 8 hour day to 90 decibels on an A-weighted scale (dBA). The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends a more conservative […]
Make it Safely: What to Wear in Your Workshop
Follow these helpful guidelines for wearing proper safety gear in the workshop to avoid injury.
