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I use dividers regularly in my work. They’re indispensable for spacing out and dividing lengths—whether laying out dovetails, bisecting a line by drawing intersecting arcs, or sketching circles and curves. At my school, we have a few old dividers, [...]

Over the past decade, there has been a steady rise in electric alternatives to traditional lawn care tools. Building science consultant Jon Harrod explains the differences between gas vs. electric […] The post The Science Behind Electric vs. Gas Leaf [...]

In this video, host Kevin O’Connor hangs out at the shop with master carpenter Nathan Gilbert, mason Mark McCullough, and landscape contractor Lee Gilliam to discuss their favorite tools. Host Kevin O’Connor brought master carpenter Nathan Gilbert, mason Mark McCullough, [...]

Milwaukee Tool has come out with a bump cap, and also a universal insert for use with other hats. A bump cap is essentially safety headwear that is used in work environments where hard hats or helmets are not [...]

One of the questions I’ve been asked, and it’s awkward for me, is “How did you create the maker movement?” The post A Magazine, a Movement, By and For Makers appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. --- This [...]

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One medical maker’s journey from possibility to 3D printing kids' casts. The post Opportunity Activated: 3D Printing Casts for Kids appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. --- One medical maker’s journey from possibility to production Makers often look at [...]

Let's talk about why things might be this way. --- Most Dewalt cordless power tool kits and combos come bundled with a tool bag, rather than a tool box or other hard shell case. Let’s talk about that. In a comment yesterday, [...]

I’ve been a Festool Domino fan since they came out. The ingenious tool combines a biscuit joiner’s plunge action with an oscillating router to cut precise, repeatable mortises for loose tenons. With its easy setup and ability to create [...]

Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Jenn Nawada reveals her landscape plans for the Lexington Modern house front yard. --- Jenn Nawada reveals her landscape plans for the Lexington Modern house front yard. Lee Gilliam [...]