In the Maker Shed: 54 Piece Bit Driver Kit
I hate security screws with a passion. When I become president I’m going to push to make them illegal. But in the meantime, what happens if you come across some that need to be dealt with?
DIY Projects
Build a Secret Doorway on a Budget
With very little carpentry experience and less than $200, YouTube user luvguns61 created this secret door and safe room in his condo. The door is disguised as a recessed shelf and rolls on the floor with casters, which lets him use less expensive hinges. It even features a two-way mirror so that a person hiding […]
New in the Maker Shed: Female to Female and Male to Female Jumper Wires.
While they are not the most fascinating product, the Maker Shed’s new jumper wires are really handy for prototyping.
Codec Shield by Open Music Labs
One of our audio hardware contributors, David Cranor, is super-enthused about the Open Music Labs’ Audio Codec Shield.
In the Maker Shed: Solder Time Watch Kit
The Solder:Time Watch Kit is a Maker Shed favorite for several reasons; it’s simple, it’s functional, and it looks great! The watch comes unassembled and includes a laser cut acrylic enclosure and wrist strap.
Make Whirly Brushbots from Toothbrushes
Using little more than a vibrating motor and the snipped-off head of a toothbrush, you can make these colorful and fun brushbots. Check out the Make: Project to learn how to do this quick and fun project. You can buy the kit in the Maker Shed, and learn how to put it together on Make: Projects!
Kitchen Backsplash Counts out 159 Digits of Pi
Marie and Michael Porter of Minneapolis, MN, used colored marble tiles to create a gloriously nerdy Pi backsplash. [via Think Geek]