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				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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                    07/27/2017
                    
                        How to sew a very lovely roll-up leather organizer for your hand tools. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                    
                
                
                    
                    07/25/2017
                    
                        Watch one industrious maker turn an angle grinder into a versatile tool for working metal and wood. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                    
                
                
                    
                    07/21/2017
                    
                        Learn the Feynman technique, skip the tabs on your CNC jobs, ID your tools, and learn how to talk to... 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                    
                
                
                    
                    07/20/2017
                    
                        A "historical hunter" uses knapping to turn an antique whiskey bottle into a set of arrowheads. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                    
                
                
                    
                    07/18/2017
                    
                        An industrious maker 3D prints a human-size motorized skateboard. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                    
                
                
                    
                    07/17/2017
                    
                        Making a set of files just like the ancients, from mild, case-hardened steel. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                    
                
                
                    
                    07/14/2017
                    
                        This week's top tips on using a nail gun, organizing your supplies, staying inspired, sewing machine troubleshooting, and more. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                    
                
                
                    
                    07/12/2017
                    
                        Create a custom 3D printed shortcut keyboard for design and other complex programs you work in. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                    
                
                
                    
                    07/11/2017
                    
                        Toronto-based painter Callen Schaub collaborates with the machines he makes to create process-based paintings. 
                     
                 
            
        
            
                
                    
                
                
                    
                    07/10/2017
                    
                        Give the gift of mechanical persuasion to a friend with a homemade shop mallet. 
                     
                 
            
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