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Hot Metal — DIY Blacksmithing Forge |
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From Make: magazine: As a retired maker, Howard Sandroff had more time on his hands than money, and decided to build his own DIY blacksmithing forge. Here’s how he did it. |
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Welcome to the Mirrordome |
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From Make: magazine: The story of making Greenhouse Reflect, a mesmerizing mirrored sculpture that changes throughout the cycle of the day. During the day it’s a reflective fragmentation of the landscape, and at night it’s a warm, kaleidoscopic greenhouse in the winterscape.
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19 Ways to Join CNC Corners |
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Which CNC joint is the strongest? Which is the fastest to cut? Mononymous maker Billiam did the math and simulated 19 of them in CAD, evaluated each for rigidity, surface area, machining time, and effort, and crunched the numbers. |
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In a Sea of AI, SoulCrafted Is Daring to Be Human |
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Are you more excited about making art than ordering a robot to make it for you? MyMiniFactory hears your screams. The 3D model repository site is rolling out SoulCrafted, an initiative focused on identifying and elevating human-centric creations. |
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Review: TwoTrees TTC-6050 CNC Router |
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Nothing excites a maker like a new tool in the workshop, and that especially rings true for anybody fortunate enough to welcome the TwoTrees TT-C6050 CNC. The machine feels like a steal with a retail price of $1,799. You’ll be hard pressed to find many competitors in the 2-foot size class under $2,000. |
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Print Smart, Breathe Easy — 3D Printer Emissions |
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From Make: magazine: 3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing sectors worldwide, but one critical aspect often overlooked is the emission of particles and chemicals during printing operations, and even from idle printers in the room. |
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Wednesday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM PST |
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Join Dale Dougherty for a Fireside Chat with Derek Kessler, Ana Roure, and David Thulin, three of the participants of the inaugural Maker Faire Two-Minute Film Festival whose short films were chosen for screening at Maker Faire Bay Area 2025.
Derek, Ana, and David will share their creative visions and talk about how they focused their maker skills through the lens of cinematic storytelling. From costume design to animatronics to prop making, their films show the amazing things that can happen when imagination meets innovation.
Special guest Jesse Velez, owner and lead designer of Raptor House FX, will provide his insight on the use of practical effects in film and offer tips for budding filmmakers.
The Maker Faire Two-Minute Film Festival debuted in 2025 to encourage makers to showcase their skills in the universal storytelling vehicle of film. Judges for the entries included models and miniatures expert Kayte Sabicer (The Dark Knight Rises, The Mandalorian), Pixar Senior Assistant to the Director Hannah Chu (Elio, the upcoming Gatto), and Raptor House FX Lead Designer Jesse Velez, who has created animatronic and puppetry projects for Netflix, 20th Century Fox, and Sony Pictures. |
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New iFixit Soldering Irons and Stations in the Shed |
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The FixHub Portable Soldering Station, from iFixit, gives you the power of a benchtop setup, anywhere you need it, without compromising performance. Whether you're in the workshop or out in the field, you're always ready to fix!
More NEW iFixit products perfect for gifting!
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