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The Lost Art of Lashing

The Lost Art of Lashing

Our civilization was built on a technology so advanced we still don’t know everything it’s good for. But somewhere along the way, most of us seem to have forgotten lashing: how to tie these things together. Yet, if you can tie things together securely, you can make almost anything from practically nothing.

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Chladni Plate

Chladni Plate

Use a broken speaker, bits of wire, and tape to prepare a coneless voice coil driver, then use it to generate standing waves on a sheet of metal, making sound visible. Magic! My knowledgeable friend Robin once said that you don’t need to worry about having too big an audio amplifier, because speakers are usually […]

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Workhorses

Workhorses

Use a simple mortise-and-tenon joint to make these fine looking shop horses that you will use every day and will last a lifetime.

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Grilled Balsamic Basil Flank Steak

Grilled Balsamic Basil Flank Steak

Father’s Day is nearing and it’s time to get a special meal ready for the dad in your life. I won’t be with my dad on Father’s Day, but I will be celebrating with my husband and children, and we’ll certainly be enjoying a special meal together as a family. I always love to grill […]

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