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November 29, 2016

How to Replace Dead Battery Pack Cells

batteryrepair_4It's fairly easy and cost-effective to replace the dead cells on rechargeable battery packs.

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Published on November 29, 2016 11:00

Watch This Mesmerizing Sculpture of Franz Kafka Shift and Reassemble

2x3a0056In the heart of Prague, artist David Černý has constructed a massive, shifting sculpture of Franz Kafka's head.

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Published on November 29, 2016 05:30

Go Primitive and Make a Spatula from Firewood

spatula16-cropZach Beane didn't need to go further than the firewood pile for his stove to make these cool spatulas and wooden spoon.

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Published on November 29, 2016 05:00

November 28, 2016

How to Cut Precise Angles with a Miter Box

Figure 6For perfectly consistent angled cuts, it's best to use a miter box. Not quite sure how to use one? Don't sweat it — it's easy!

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Published on November 28, 2016 05:30

5 Hacks and Mods for Custom 3D Printer Upgrades (from Easy to Insane)

Photography by Christopher GarrisonYou’re probably the sort of person who likes to tinker with your gear. And why should your 3D printer be any different? Go ahead, get hands-on with it!

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Published on November 28, 2016 05:00

November 27, 2016

This Week in Making: Tiny Pizzas and Four-Legged Robots

makey-patch-embroideredThis week we marveled at a tiny pizza oven, learned about creep gait in robotics, and added lots of items to our gift guide.

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Published on November 27, 2016 08:00

November 26, 2016

Weekend Watch: See How Intricate Sugar Candies Are Made by Hand

pandacandyThese sugar candies are stretched and pulled and stacked and rolled, and by the time they're finished they contain little images.

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Published on November 26, 2016 08:00

November 25, 2016

Building an Overwatch Lucio Blaster

luciothumbnailsquareFollow along as John Park prototypes a sound and light blaster prop.

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Published on November 25, 2016 14:41

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