When he's not serving his country Mike Merzke likes to work in his woodshop, blogging and filming his progress.
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Teach your kids a healthy respect for combustion and fire with these awesome matchstick rockets.
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After a long day of working on the homestead, nothing beats a warm soak in a rustic cedar hot tub that was built for under $1000.
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This ghostly-looking motorcycle was meticulously designed and carefully constructed... Oh, and it is entirely 3D printed!
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Don't get bogged down in details, just get started. Here is a basic walk-through of Fusion 360 so you can get started today.
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Enthused maker marks his 30th birthday by holding a funeral for his 20s and burning a cardboard viking ship.
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Join us on Tuesday, July 19, at 11am PT, as we kick off our new “Meet the Maker” biweekly video series, live-streamed on Twitch.
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That's not a wood grain... that's layers and layers of Popsicle sticks! Take a look at this Georgian-style clock made from popsicle sticks.
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"Why worry? Each of us is wearing an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on his back." That could be you with this DIY Ghostbusters Proton Pack!
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Anubha Sacheti talks to us about her experiences on America's Greatest Makers, working in a makerspace, and creating Grush.
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More homemade tool fun with a clever set of wooden shop calipers.
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A round-up of impressive hobby rocket failures, and a few perfect successes.
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This past week (well, right now actually) we travel to Nantes, France for a Maker Faire filled with amazing creations, and we enjoyed some great comments!
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A simple and cheap mounting putty for posters has dozens of other handy uses.
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Here you will find a live feed of the sights and sounds of Maker Faire Nantes! Check back all weekend for updates and incredible sights. The newest pictures go at the top, so scroll to the bottom to find the beginning. Before the Faire closed, I purchased a book […]
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Fashion a series of maker's best friends, bench dogs, to dutifully hold your work on the bench.
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Wielding fire and metal, sculptor Ryon Gesink creates massive sculptures that illuminate the night sky with metal.
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Platonic solids are great mathematical fun. Print, cut, and fold these shapes for homemade gaming dice — or use as templates for larger shapes!
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Vietnamese makers are making a social impact in their country! Read on to find out how they are taking making to the next level.
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Racing tiny, modded power wheels is a blast! PPPRS is also a great way for kids to get introduced to practical engineering skills.
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