The Living Orb Glows Bright When the Sun Goes Down
Artist Daric Gill used an Arduino, LEDs, and solar power to transform this wooden desk into a Living Orb.
Woodworking
Crafting wood can be a complex and rewarding task, but often times beginners may find themselves frustrated with their results. But no matter where you are in your woodworking journey, there are always tips and tricks that can help you create something beautiful – without breaking the bank. We’re going to look at woodworking tips and tricks for makers of all skill levels so even if you feel like it’s too overwhelming to attempt your own project, we’ll provide some guidance so don’t give up just yet!
Easy DIY: A Knife Sheath Made from Balsa Wood
A professional chef shows an easy process for making protective knife sheaths from balsa wood.
Know Your Tool: Miter Saw
A miter saw, commonly known as a “chop saw,” is a tool that can easily and quickly cut a piece of wood or other material in two. Learn the basics of how to use one right here on Make:.
5 Indispensable Shop Hacks
We’ve gotten such a great response to the two recent tips posts I did, “6 ‘Now, Why Didn’t I Think of That?’ Shop Tips” and “5 Clever Tool Hacks,” that I decided to share some shop hacks from another YouTuber doing DIY project videos, Izzy Swan. In the video below, Izzy shares eight useful shop […]
How to Use a Speed Square
In this tutorial, we run through the basics of the speed square, a specialty tool that has its everyday uses.
Learn About Hand-Lashed Kayaks at the Shreveport Mini Maker Faire
Don Fraser has been building kayaks for 45 years, and he will be coming to Shreveport Mini Maker Faire this month to share his expertise.
Make a Simple Wall-mounted Battery Organizer
When learning a new skill, like woodworking, it’s always nice if those first few projects produce practical, everyday things that become part of your daily life. Seeing them, using them, taking pride in them, inspires you to delve deeper into the skill and its greater rewards. Here’s a basic woodworking project that can be completed […]
