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How it’s Made: Building a Jumbo Jet Engine in 20 Days

The engine of a jumbo jet is a feat of engineering that takes 20 days to make. Learn how they're made.

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These Upcycled UFO Lamps Are Retro-Futuristic Fabulous

Using upcycled jars, collected bits and pieces, 3D printed parts and energy efficient LEDs, Will Strange makes UFO inspired lamps.

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Made in Baltimore: Select the Best Software for Your Makerspace

without the right software, much of the hardware in a makerspace is a lot less useful and some of it is downright useless.

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Adam Savage Builds His Childhood Home in Foamcore

The ever-industrious Adam Savage uses foamcore and a hobby knife to bring his childhood back to life.

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This Week in Making: VR Gets Serious, Hoverbikes Are Real, and Cheese Whiz!

This week in making we got excited about hoverbikes, looked at a more serious side of VR, and learned Star Simpson's tips for electronics.

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Weekend Watch: Building Comically Giant Swords with Michaelcthulhu

Mike Craughwell (aka Michaelcthulhu) makes awesome giant swords for a living. If you've ever wanted a ridiculous large sword, he's your man.

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Top Tips from 17 Amazing Makers

We asked some of our favorite contributors to share tips on everything from shop tools to being a maker pro.

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6 Swell Ways to Transform Surfboards into Ocean-Themed Art

This surfboard art is pretty tubular dude. If you're boards been wrecked you can give it a second life.

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This Machete Gets a New Life with Updated Handle

A good machete deserves a good handle. Your hands also deserve a good handle. Keep those fingers!

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Watch How to Set Up Your Bandsaw for Better Cuts

Braxton Wirthlin is a woodworker with a lot of experience. Follow his simple tips to get your bandsaw running right.

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