The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Wood block candelabras bring bold angles and a touch of modern whimsey to any home decor. Learn how to make your own with this modern candelabra tutorial that Lauren Donaldson from Lauren Elsie Crafted shared on Houzz! Head over to Houzz to see two variations: a light, modern version with colored bands, and one with […]
Living in cramped quarters, every inch of one’s walls become precious real estate, where storage must be maximized. These shelves are a great solution. I happened to find some oak table leaves in the alley that came in handy for this project.
A group of students from Northwestern University scratch built this WiFi extending robot, called CommBor, almost entirely from billet aluminum.
“We don’t need permission for anything!”
This slot-together mini-crib made was made with MDF forms cut on a CNC milling machine. The forms were than used with a hand-held router to cut sturdy ApplePly plywood. Only four stainless steel pins were used in the assembly.
I picked up a pair of these German-made drills from Garrett Wade: the 9″ Mini Hand Drill ($25.50) and the 12″ Larger Hand Drill ($46.50), which has an additional wood knob opposite the crank handle. Since the Mini reminds me more of the old eggbeater, I’m using that. It looks shiny and new, but the solid construction and tight engineering hark back to the days when tools weren’t considered disposable.
Make: Asks is a weekly 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.
This week’s question: What dream tool could you imagine that would complete your workshop?
