My workbench build planning has hit a snag – how to best utilize a corner space?! Read More
Cabinet Build: Back to the Drawing Board
So, I’m rethinking everything about how I built my cabinet, to better fill an L-shaped space more efficiently. Read More
What Happens When You Overextend and Break a Tape Measure, and How to Fix It
I pulled the blade all the way out of my favorite Milwaukee key chain tape measure and broke it. Here’s what I did to fix it, along with some photos of the guts. Read More
Project: How I Made a Wood Carving Mallet
Ben shows you how he made a Carver’s mallet that’s both decorative and functional. Read More
Your Biggest Project Blunder?
What was your biggest project blunder? Read More
Adafruit’s ADABOX: a New Subscription Service for DIY Electronics Stuff
Adafruit, one of our favorite electronics supply shops, is starting AdaBox, a subscription service for electronic project components. Read More
How Do You Plan for a Project?
I find that I’m not much of an improviser – I plan out a project and then buy what I need, usually more. What’s your approach like? Read More
DIY Brainstorming: The Perfect Cabinet Drawer Size?
If you built your own tool and gear cabinet, how big (or small) would the drawers be? Read More
Pololu Arduino Day Discounts End Monday 4/4/16
If you’ve been meaning to pick up some Arduino-compatible boards, Pololu’s “Arduino Day” sale is still going strong, thru Monday 4/4/2016. Read More
Getting Started with 2.0mm Mechanical Pencils
Here’s what you need to buy to get started with 2.0 mm technical pencils. Read More
Hands On: Camo Hidden Deck Fastening System
The Camo Hidden Fastener system provides an easy way to fasten deck boards without unsightly screw heads. Here’s Ben’s experience with the system after using it to build a small deck. Read More
Need Woodworking or Other DIY Project Inspiration? Go to IKEA
When struck trying to plan out your next woodworking or DIY project, why not head to IKEA for inspiration? Read More
DIY Router Table from IKEA Parts
A woodworker turned Ikea’s $60 kitchen cart into a compact router table. Read More
“Joe Knows Electronics” Pre-Organized Resistor Assortments for the Electronics Hobbyist
I have found Joe Knows Electronics’ well-organized resistor and capacitor assortment kits to be a great value for electronics and microcontroller hobbyists, and even beginners. Read More
Project: Making a T-Track Table Top on a Budget
Aluminum T-tracks and pre-made T-track tables can be prohibitively expensive, especially when you factor in the added cost of accessories. So I decided I’d make my own top using a T-slot cutting router bit and some MDF. Here’s a look at the project. Read More
Cool Reader Project: Easy-Access Stanley and HF Organizer Cabinet
Ken put together a simple yet effective storage cabinet with drawer slots for his super-handy Stanley and HF bin organizers. Check it out! Read More
Random Reminder: Saturday is “Arduino Day” – Discounts Abound!
Have you thought about buying an Arduino to use in a lighting, sensor, or motion project? You might want to check out the Arduino Day deals on March 28th, 2015. Read More
Need a Grip? Try a Davies Overmolded Soft-Touch Handle
Davies’ overmolded soft-grip handle is a nice way to add a hand grip to your project. Read More
An Oscilloscope, an Arduino Servo PWM Signal, and a Wild-Goose Chase
I made some seriously silly mistakes recently when testing a new oscilloscope and “known” digital signal. Read More
Vex Pneumatics Starter Kit – A Great Way to Get Into Linear Motion
If you have ever wanted to start working with pneumatic components but didn’t know where to start, Vex has a few kits and components that can help demystify things. Read More
80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Wall Cabinet
80/20 published a nice how-to video showing how you can make a simple wall cabinet using their t-slotted extrusion profiles and other products. Read More
Make Your Own Wood Wallet or Business Card Holder
Looking for a quick and practical woodworking project? Here are two ways to approach making your own wood wallet or business card holder. Read More
Make Your Own Flexible Vacuum Hose
Do you need a flexible vacuum hose that will stay exactly where you put it? Make your own! Read More
Build Your Own Solder Fume Extractor
We came across plans on how to built an effective desktop cross-flow fume extractor for soldering. Read More
Slim Timber Wood Wallets
Wood wallets – how much simpler can you get? Read More