Despite its modest appearance, DeWalt's ToughSystem tool case is more aptly described as a portable "tool bunker" than a mere tool box. An impenetrable tool bunker...

Posted by Stuart Deutsch | February 14th, 2012 1:00 PM

Categories: Reviews, Toolbox, Tools | 6 Comments

Eric Hagan of ITP demonstrates "Cycle", a stationary bike that's mechanically connected to giant wheel with scenery sculpted upon it's circumference.

Posted by Michael Colombo | February 14th, 2012 12:00 PM

Categories: Bicycles, Mechanics | 1 Comment

MIT student Christian Reed built this PCB Sprayer top etch his own boards: Plenty of people have published and built CNC machines. Even some 3D printers have started to pop up. Countless tools and devices for creating projects have been published on Instructables and across the internet. All of these devices use circuit boards and [...]

Posted by John Baichtal | February 14th, 2012 11:00 AM

Categories: DIY Projects, Electronics | No Comments

I truly believe open source hardware is here to stay — it's established itself as a great community, a great effort, and, for many, a great business. I spend most of my days working on open source hardware in some way, and I wanted to talk about some of the {unspoken} rules we all seem to follow. Why? Because the core group of people who've been doing what we've collectively called "open source hardware" all know each other — we're friends, we overlap and compete in some ways, but we all work towards a common goal: sharing our work to make the world a better place and to stand on each others shoulders and not each others toes : ) I'm sure there will be some folks who agree strongly with what I've outlined, other will completely disagree with many points too. That's great, it's time we start this conversation. OK, let's go!

Posted by Phillip Torrone | February 14th, 2012 10:30 AM

Categories: Open source hardware | 65 Comments

A warm welcome to Ben, Make: Labs' newest recruit! Although still a senior in high school, Ben has plenty of experience in making, and has lost no time in acquainting himself with the plethora of tools in our Lab. A favorite of his is the laser cutter, which he used to make his Big Button.

Posted by Nick Raymond | February 14th, 2012 9:30 AM

Categories: Education, Intern's Corner | 6 Comments

Becky shared the goodness that is Tinplate Girl’s collection of free online instructional videos and downloadable project patterns back in October. This simple kinetic sculpture called “Be Mine” is actually the work of her father, Marc. Tinplate Girl, whose name is Adriane, writes: He made the hinges himself. Even though the design was pretty solid, [...]

Posted by Sean Ragan | February 14th, 2012 9:00 AM

Categories: Crafts, Holiday projects, Mechanics | No Comments

Did you forget about Valentine's Day (like I did) and need a gift for that special someone? Here are some great ideas from the "Geek Chic" category of the Maker Shed!

Posted by Michael Castor | February 14th, 2012 8:00 AM

Categories: Gift Guides, Maker Shed Store, Wearables | 1 Comment