So You Want to Make a Makerspace?
Makerspaces are fantastic resources in their communities, offering classes and tools to aspiring and expert makers alike. But how do you start a space?
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Are You Ready for Maker Faire?
If you’re coming to the fair, plan your time and keep your eyes open for these sights, activities and resources throughout the grounds.
Experiment Your Way to a Better Life
There’s a great quote from the founder of Habitat for Humanity: “It’s easier to act your way into a new way of thinking than it is to think yourself into a new way of acting.” I live by that motto. Crafting and making isn’t just for objects. You can also make/craft/invent a better personality, a stronger sense of ethics and new habits.
Makers: Earth Needs You!
Earlier this summer NASA announced its “asteroid grand challenge“, a campaign to enlist the public in helping the space agency come up with ideas for defending against asteroids that could threaten earth. While NASA spokesperson Sarah Ramsey said the agency has identified 95 percent of all “planet killer” asteroids and there is no threat on […]
Toronto Mini Maker Faire: Robots, Fire, 3D Printing, and More
While World Maker Faire is happening Sept, 21-22 in New York City, Toronto, Canada’s largest city is once again playing host to a mini maker faire of its own. Artists, hackers, and tinkerers from the greater Toronto Area will be leaving their garages to show off homemade technology and projects.
Mayor Bloomberg Touts Impact of Maker Faire and Makers on NYC
At the conclusion of yesterday’s Hardware Innovation Workshop, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg once again declared the entire week “Maker Week.” A representative of the mayor’s office presented Dale Dougherty, Maker Media CEO; and Sherry Huss, Maker Media vice president, with a proclamation in recognition of Maker Faire and its impact on New York City’s maker movement. The Mayor presented a similar proclamation last year.
DiResta: Bandsaw Stand
World Maker Faire New York is this weekend and I will be doing band saw demos. I looked on line for a cheap, portable bandsaw to bring to the fair and in this video you see the 10-inch saw I purchased for the occasion. It’s a ” bench top” saw small enough for mounting on—a bench top. But since I will using this one at the fair I’ll need a stand with a shelf for the small vacuum. Here’s what I made.