Maker Spotlight: Tangtang “CTT” Cai
Meet Tangtang “CTT” Cai, a weapons maker who got his start when his parents decided he didn’t need toys, and he had to make his own.
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The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Keep Your Project Secure with These CNC Workholding Techniques
If you’re going to be machining, you’ll need to hold down your material. These techniques and tricks will keep your project secure while the job gets done.
MegaBet: Inside MegaBot’s Journey to Launch a Giant Combat Robot League
The creators of MegaBots’ Mk.III, a $2.5 million dollar fighting robot, hope it will kick off a new form of live entertainment.
Hand-Cutting and Fire-Hardening Steel Files Using Ancient Techniques
Making a set of files just like the ancients, from mild, case-hardened steel.
Tips of the Week: Adjusting Nail Gun Pressure on the Fly, Clear Storage, Heat-Forming PVC
This week’s top tips on using a nail gun, organizing your supplies, staying inspired, sewing machine troubleshooting, and more.
San Diego’s Vintage Tech Makers Inspire Modern Educators
Vintage tech offers great opportunities to go back to the basics of teaching innovation and invention through project-based learning.
Making Mallets as Shop Buddy Gifts
Give the gift of mechanical persuasion to a friend with a homemade shop mallet.
