If you built your own tool and gear cabinet, how big (or small) would the drawers be?
Pololu Arduino Day Discounts End Monday 4/4/16
If you’ve been meaning to pick up some Arduino-compatible boards, Pololu’s “Arduino Day” sale is still going strong, thru Monday 4/4/2016.
Getting Started with 2.0mm Mechanical Pencils
Here’s what you need to buy to get started with 2.0 mm technical pencils.
Hands On: Camo Hidden Deck Fastening System
The Camo Hidden Fastener system provides an easy way to fasten deck boards without unsightly screw heads. Here’s Ben’s experience with the system after using it to build a small deck.
Need Woodworking or Other DIY Project Inspiration? Go to IKEA
When struck trying to plan out your next woodworking or DIY project, why not head to IKEA for inspiration?
DIY Router Table from IKEA Parts
A woodworker turned Ikea’s $60 kitchen cart into a compact router table.
“Joe Knows Electronics” Pre-Organized Resistor Assortments for the Electronics Hobbyist
I have found Joe Knows Electronics’ well-organized resistor and capacitor assortment kits to be a great value for electronics and microcontroller hobbyists, and even beginners.
Project: Making a T-Track Table Top on a Budget
Aluminum T-tracks and pre-made T-track tables can be prohibitively expensive, especially when you factor in the added cost of accessories. So I decided I’d make my own top using a T-slot cutting router bit and some MDF. Here’s a look at the project.
Cool Reader Project: Easy-Access Stanley and HF Organizer Cabinet
Ken put together a simple yet effective storage cabinet with drawer slots for his super-handy Stanley and HF bin organizers. Check it out!
Random Reminder: Saturday is “Arduino Day” – Discounts Abound!
Have you thought about buying an Arduino to use in a lighting, sensor, or motion project? You might want to check out the Arduino Day deals on March 28th, 2015.
Need a Grip? Try a Davies Overmolded Soft-Touch Handle
Davies’ overmolded soft-grip handle is a nice way to add a hand grip to your project.
An Oscilloscope, an Arduino Servo PWM Signal, and a Wild-Goose Chase
I made some seriously silly mistakes recently when testing a new oscilloscope and “known” digital signal.
Vex Pneumatics Starter Kit – A Great Way to Get Into Linear Motion
If you have ever wanted to start working with pneumatic components but didn’t know where to start, Vex has a few kits and components that can help demystify things.
80/20 T-Slot Aluminum Wall Cabinet
80/20 published a nice how-to video showing how you can make a simple wall cabinet using their t-slotted extrusion profiles and other products.
Make Your Own Wood Wallet or Business Card Holder
Looking for a quick and practical woodworking project? Here are two ways to approach making your own wood wallet or business card holder.
Make Your Own Flexible Vacuum Hose
Do you need a flexible vacuum hose that will stay exactly where you put it? Make your own!
Build Your Own Solder Fume Extractor
We came across plans on how to built an effective desktop cross-flow fume extractor for soldering.
Slim Timber Wood Wallets
Wood wallets – how much simpler can you get?
How to Build a Wood Planter or Plain Tapered Box
We caught a very nice beginner woodworking project over at One Project Closer – a wooden planter box with an adaptable design.
4LTX – Quick and Easy Right Angle Shelving and Furniture Brackets
4LTX brackets are a USA-made solution meant to make it quicker, easier, and simpler to create shelving and furniture with 3/4″ wood materials.