This Gladiator Sword Would Make Any Roman Proud
SirKeyboardCommando built his own gladiator sword using modern tools and heat treating methods that have been refined throughout the ages.
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!
Props to the Maker of These Fifth Element Candle Holders
Though The Fifth Element has quite a cult following, it has never become popular enough for companies to come out with easily-available memorabilia, making it a perfect candidate for a homemade prop project.
Create Retro Art for Your Tiki Bar in a Weekend
Philip Bradley shows how he created two mixed media works inspired by the mid-century WITCO furnishing designs of the ’60s.
Five Excellent Jimmy DiResta Shop Tips (and Nine Nifty Tips Videos)
Have you seen Jimmy DiResta’s Jimmy Tips videos? I’m a DiResta fanboy, so I watch every video and show that he does, but also being something of a tips collector, I particularly love this series, which is now nine episodes long. You probably already know DiResta from his popular and highly-regarded Make: YouTube show, DiResta. […]
You’re the Designated Maker for this Drunken Cutting Board
Network engineer Peter Brown decided to make a cutting board that resembles a swirly chess board out of two sheets of maple and walnut.
Gaming on a Giant Playable Wooden Game Boy Advance
This wooden Game Boy Advance created by Ryan Bates of RetroBuiltGames is the solution to hipster gaming on the go. Its 9″ screen is 300% bigger than the original Game Boy Advance. Bates has named his creation the “GBA XXL.” Bates says that the CAD file was an expansion of a key chain design he created […]
Custom Case for a Homemade 6502 Computer
Simon Jansen has been hard at work building a gorgeous case for his homemade 6502 computer. Dubbed the “Orwell,” the computer has been a work in progress for almost two years. The 6502 is the same CPU found in a variety of vintage computers including: the Apple ][, the BBC Micro series, and the Commodore 64 […]
