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March 18, 2014

New Project: Solid Oak Celtic Braid Beer Coaster

braided_coaster_inventables2 Still in the St. Patrick's day spirit? Bart Dring, the inventor of MakerSlide, walks you through machining a solid Oak Celtic Braid Beer Coaster.

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Published on March 18, 2014 16:16

New Project: Hack Your Closet!

HackYourCloset_2661 crop Why live with closets the way someone else built them? Hack your closets for your own needs. Add a lower hanger bar for shorter clothing or to put kids' jackets within easy reach. Add shelves for convenient storage of commonly used items. This is an easy project that can be completed in a weekend.

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Published on March 18, 2014 12:38

Walking in a Maker Wonderland: Makerland Day 1

In the The first day of Makerland, a new European maker conference, began with informative and inspirational talks from makers and maker pros.

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Published on March 18, 2014 10:02

Design a Maker Faire Info Kiosk & Win a Trip to the Bay Area!

Maker Faire Design Challenge Design an information kiosk utilizing SketchUp software and ShopBot CNC machines and you could win a trip to the Bay Area Maker Faire!

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Published on March 18, 2014 10:00

Open-Source Furniture

wikibooth Open-source hardware isn’t just machines and electronics, With the rise in popularity of CNC routers and laser cutters, OSHW has expanded into furniture. The result is a fabrication movement where designs are shared globally but fabricated locally and parametric design enables infinite configuration for personal fabrication. Open Desk The OpenDesk project […]

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Published on March 18, 2014 08:57

March 17, 2014

CNC Machining vs 3D Printing

mk3d_23in01 One giveth and the other taketh away. Which one is right for your project?

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Published on March 17, 2014 17:05

Join Us for Intel Galileo Maker Sessions, Launching Thursday

fig00 The Getting Started with Intel Galileo Maker Sessions are just around the corner! Join our Google+ Community to connect with other makers and watch the Hangout On Air this Thursday evening.

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Published on March 17, 2014 15:00

Vancouver Mini Maker Faire: The Greenest of All?

vancouver-maker-green How do you mobilize a community to go green?

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Published on March 17, 2014 13:35

Vancouver Mini Maker Faire : The Greenest of All?

vancouver-maker-green How do you mobilize a community to go green?

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Published on March 17, 2014 13:35

Anatomy of a CNC Mill

Chris from Rocket Brand Studios take you on a video tour of his CNC. Chris from Rocket Brand Studios takes you on a video tour of his industrial strength CNC mill, explaining the basic components and dispensing advice on building your own. Watch the video to learn more about linear bearings, ball screws, stepper motors, controllers, cutter heads and spindles, cooling and dust removal, and even shopping tips.

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Published on March 17, 2014 13:07

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