Maker Spotlight: Scotland Symons
Scotland Symons is a prolific maker with her hand in a wide variety of projects. Her tip: failure is always an option.
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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.
A Sculptor’s Origami Inspired Woodland Creatures (Plus One You Can Make Yourself)
UK resident Joe Thompson decided he wanted a sculpture for his garden. Joe first made paper versions of both the squirrel and reindeer before making the “final” steel version seen below. According to him: The overall idea took a bit longer than the design. I wanted to make a basic sculpture for the garden, so spent […]
What I Learned from the “MakingIt” Live Podcast Event
The event was a live meetup and celebration of the 100th episode of the podcast “MakingIt” with Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto
Impressive Archive of Free DIY Musical Instrument Plans
Find a homemade instrument project and get building with the revamped plans archive at Cigar Box Nation.
Skill Builder: Understanding Handsaws
In this excerpt from Charles Platt’s Make: Tools, he takes a brief look at various types of handsaws.
Zen and the Art of Knolling
Bring out your inner obsessive-compulsive with knolling, a popular technique for arranging objects.
Fire Safety and Emergency Response Considerations for Workspaces and DIY Venues
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Ensure your workspace is safe before an emergency situation occurs.
