DiResta: Chisel Restoration
Here, you see me restore an old chisel that has been with me for more than 20 years.
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Scrap To Swank: Turn Pallets Into A Beautiful Desk
Recycling pallets into something else useful is nothing new, but this desk, inspired by bowling lanes and butcher blocks, is, well, inspired. The top is made entirely out of recycled pallets found around a college campus. As this desk is for college, the creator estimates he will move “23 more times before I’m done,” so […]
Happy Camper: Dad Builds Toddler a VW Bus Bed
For his daughter’s third birthday “DIYDad” decided to build her a bed in the shape of a VW bus, based loosely on the classic “type 2” model. (If you’re wondering, the birthday girl was not made to sleep outside, as the image above might imply; rather, the bus was used for kids to play in during […]
Workshop Tricks: Tangle-Free Power Cords
A quick technique can save tons of time, clean up your storage, and keep your power cords organized
How-To: Chevron Garden Trellis
Shake off the winter blahs by getting a head start on your garden projects. Try this simple and stylish chevron trellis!
Make Asks: What’s Your Craziest Electronics Score?
MAKE Asks: is a column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other. Every now and then it happens: You hear it through the grapevine, or read an impossibly great […]
Sit on This, Geeks: Giant 555 Timer
The 555-timer integrated circuit is one of the most famous and popular chips ever invented. Created in 1971, it’s got a near cult following with books, blogs, newsletters, and devoted fans even today. That’s why Imgur user “surfacetension” built this amazing stool in the form of a giant 555 chip! The real 555 timer packs […]
