Maker Spotlight – The Modern Maker Podcast
When it comes to maker podcasts there can never be too many, and we always welcome new players to fill our weekly listening lineup. A new group on the scene with 3 episodes (as of this writing) under their Internet belt is The Modern Maker Podcast. The Modern Maker...
Product Spotlight – Rikon 10″ Bandsaw
After a number of years of fighting with a cheap 9" bandsaw and growing increasingly frustrated with the quality and shortcomings we began the search for a replacement. As we have a smaller shop and a limited budget the search became rather difficult due to limited...
Airbrushing Videos for Beginners
As we venture down the path of adding airbrushing to our shop skillset we have been reviewing various online resources for beginners to learn the basic ins and outs of the art. Here are some of the more useful and easy to understand beginner level videos/channels on...
Product Spotlight – Ryobi Dual Power Bluetooth Stereo
We recently extended WiFi to our shop annex, and with that capability wanted to be able to stream tunes from services like Spotify as well as listen to podcasts and other media while working. In our main shop we use Jawbone Jambox, which works great but is a bit...
#actuallivingmaker – Share Your Maker Heroes
The recent viral explosion of #actuallivingscientist on Twitter really drives home the point of the true everyday heroes around us in the shadows that we all too often overlook that are doing amazing work that benefits us all. As someone with a background in the...
Maker Spotlight – MakerCast
MakerCast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the people behind the maker movement. This show is about being a maker and everything it means to be one. MakerCast seeks out makers of things and celebrates their uniqueness, skill set, and drive. Their stories, the...
Maker Spotlight – Crafted Podcast
The Crafted Podcast is a weekly podcast all about making stuff, focusing on woodworking, DIY, welding, leather, electronics, and related topics. The podcast is hosted by Johnny Brooke of Crafted Workshop, James Wright of Wood by Wright, and Zack Herberholz of ZH...
Product Spotlight – CreativeLive
When it comes to learning new skills as a maker it can be hard to find the time to signup and take an in person instructor lead class. Often free time is in sort supply and/or you have an erratic non 9-5 schedule. Or you may be in a small town or remote area that...
Maker Spotlight – Reclaimed Audio Podcast
Weekly podcast that discusses upcycling and making with reclaimed materials. Hosts: Phil Pinsky, Tim Sway, and Bill Lutes The podcast http://www.reclaimedaudiopodcast.com/ features weekly topics related to making with lots of friendly banter, sarcasm, and updates on...
Maker Spotlight – Make Something – David Picciuto
Formerly the Drunken Woodworker, David Picciuto recently re-branded his maker channels as Make Something, which focuses primarily on woodworking projects for beginner to advanced, taking a fun approach for all skill levels, with original designs and unique twists on...
Maker Spotlight – I Like to Make Stuff – Bob Clagett
One of the more diverse makers today, covering topics from woodworking, metal, CNC, 3D printing, electronics, cosplay and just about everything in between is Bob Clagett of I Like to Make Stuff. He is one of the growing community of makers that has turned his part...
Product Spotlight – Geeky Jerseys
When it comes to a uniquely Canadian piece of "fashion" it is pretty hard to top the hockey jersey; now throw in a mix game/movie/comic/TV geekiness and you have Geeky Jerseys. A jersey isn't just a glorified sweater. Or some sweaty uniform that gets worn during a...
Maker Resource – Michaelcthulhu
To say Michael Craughwell aka Michaelcthulhu is unique maker would be the understatement of the century. Self described lunatic and known to many from the short lived Discovery Channel series Big Giant Swords, he makes, well, BIG - GIANT - SWORDS. I make Giant Swords....
Maker Resource – Jimmy Diresta
Unless you have been living off the grid or are fairly new to the maker scene, Jimmy Diresta is probably a name you have already heard, however our Maker Resource section would not be complete without including him. Often times referred to as "The Godfather", Jimmy is...
Maker Resource – Raw Craft
This maker resource is not focused on a single specific maker, but on a YouTube video series about makers - Raw Craft. The series, now in it's second season, sponsored by The Balvenie distillery and hosted by Anthony Bourdain, spotlights craftsman, artisans, makers,...
Maker Tip – Cutting Carbon Fiber
One of the challenges when working with carbon fiber is cutting it effectively and safely due to the hardness of the material and the dust it creates which can cause irritation both from the fibers and resins it is made from. Using a fine toothed saw such as a hacksaw...
CNC Router Holddown – Double Sided Tape
When working with a CNC router one of the key elements of proper setup is secure holddown of the material. There are a number of methods of doing this from vacuum tables, clamps, screws, etc, all with their own pros and cons, and can vary based on the type and size of...
Diode Laser Engraver Resources
As we work our way through the 1.6W Diode Laser Engraver build and setup, one thing that is evident from the start is the lack of any sort of official manual or instructions. These cheap Chinese laser systems can be found from a variety of online stores, most all of...