This surfboard art is pretty tubular dude. If you're boards been wrecked you can give it a second life.

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A good machete deserves a good handle. Your hands also deserve a good handle. Keep those fingers!

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Braxton Wirthlin is a woodworker with a lot of experience. Follow his simple tips to get your bandsaw running right.

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Bertier Luyt's life was transformed when he discovered the Maker Movement. Now he runs leFabShop and organizes Maker Faire Paris.

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We tour the shops of some of our favorite makers and share their top shop tip takeaways.

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You can download the files to CNC mill a map of this map of the United States, or, better yet, learn all the steps to do it yourself.

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What happens when you showcase the insanely creative, tech-infused genius of makers in the world-renowned fashion mecca of Paris?

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Makey is beginning to take shape in the latest installment of "The Making of a Mascot". See how Shawn preps a prototype to mold fiberglass.

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The TED-VDU is the perfect upgrade for your PiKon telescope. It lets you interface with your telescope easily in the field.

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Milling fallen logs on site isn't always an option, so urban logger Matt Cremona created this DIY log lift trailer to haul lumber.

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Star Simpson was inspired by Forrest Mims' books on electronics. Now she's turning his iconic drawings directly into hardware.

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Are you all knowing and all powerful? Then step up to the Wizard Wall and impress upon the rabble your great and ominous visage.

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Matt and Kaitlyn Hova went down the 3D printing rabbit hole and came out with a 3D printed violin (aka the Hovalin).

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Using almost entirely reclaimed wood and flooring, Micah was able to create a sturdy desk to last him through his college years.

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These five podcasts for makers talk about all aspects of making, from materials to motivation. Check them out.

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A knife is only as good as its blade. Sharpen your knives regularly for a better (and safer) cutting experience.

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Bored by your walls? Nothing a little paint and some clever design can't cure. Get inspired by these 8 mural masterpieces.

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A clever design for a pint-sized, wireless Arduino clone that also turns a battery holder into a project box.

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This past week we showed the Earth some love, learned how to drill straight, and reflected on the little things (like diodes).

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You should be actively trying to hone your design skills if you have a 3D printer. Noe Ruiz has the no-how to help you make better 3D prints.

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