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That's No Moon! That's a Death Star Drone
The folks from Flitetest put this video together and used some added special effects to turn it into the space battle scene everyone really wants, including ships and planets being squished by the Death Star. | |
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How to Free Frozen Bolts, Nuts, and Screws
We've all found ourselves faced with a badly frozen fastener – a rusted-shut screw, nut, or bolt – at least a few times in our lives. So, to makers of all ages trying to coax ancient machinery back to life, here are a few things you can try. | |
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Heirloom Tech: The Math and Magic of Muqarnas
Muqarnas is a style of architectural ornamentation that dates back to the 10th century, originating in Iran and North Africa. Used primarily to form smooth visual transitions between straight walls and domed rooms, these insanely complex designs were made using nothing more than a humble compass and ruler. | |
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Build a See-Through Cyclone Dust Separator for Your Shop Vac
Here's a rewarding weekend project that turns an ordinary shop vacuum into a capable mini dust collector. It creates a swirling vortex of airflow to spin out all the big chips and sawdust particles, so that only the finest of fines will exit the top to be captured by your vacuum. | |
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| Every Monday the folks at the National Museum of Mathematics explain a mathematical concept with everyday items. This post uses fruit to demonstrate traits of helices. |
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| Senior Editor Caleb Kraft is on a quest to learn the lingo of different kinds of making. This week he tackles machine embroidery. |
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| This excerpt from Charles Platt's new book, Make: Tools, takes a brief look at various types of handsaws, saw styles, how they cut, and basic power vs. handsaw considerations. |
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