Laser-Cut a Drag Chain
Martin Raynsford made this drag chain out of parts he laser-cut out of 2mm MDF. A drag chain protects wires from snagging, usually on constructs that move, like the toolhead of a CNC router.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Designing Makerspaces at Maker Faire New York
It’s time for another World Maker Faire! Soon, tens of thousands of people will come to New York to see hundreds of art pieces, robots, vehicles, and everything in between. Many of the pieces on display were created by dedicated makers working out of their garages, but a growing number of them are being designed and built in makerspaces around the country – spaces that provide access to equipment, training on that equipment, dedicated areas to work on your project, and a community of like-minded makers.
This Weekend: The Crucible Opens its Molten Self to the Public
Check out an Open House for the Bay Area’s coolest metal shop and teaching space.
Ancient Chinese Bridge Recreated by Students
A group of students constructed a wooden footbridge inspired by an illustration in a Song Dynasty scroll. Check out their process photos and get the backstory from their teacher.
DiResta: Celebrating one Year on MAKE!
This video marks my one year anniversary with MAKE. It has been a great year! In this video I call out my top 5 favorites videos and some of the inspiration that went into them. If you’ve got ideas or suggestions for future videos and projects please let me know.
An Automatic Scrabble Tile Dispenser
Taj Singh has built an electronics Scrabble tile dispenser based on a PIC 16F628 microcontroller and a stepper motor.
12 Beautiful 3D Printer Fails
Here are 13 3D printing projects that went right past bad and back to good again. Enjoy!
