Category Archives: Tools & Projects

Make: Online » Skill Set: Tuning Planes and Chisels

It isn’t enough to have good tools. Properly preparing them is even more key.

Now, a variety of things to do with an old Altoids tin.

Take care of your power tools and they’ll take care of you.

Sometimes, simplest is best when it comes to tools.

Besides, my basement doesn’t have room for all the really cool toys.

Essential tools you must have.

Pretty basic stuff but it’s a solid list.

Another lesson from this month’s electronic skill set. This time, on reading circuit diagrams which I am apparently REALLY rusty on.

Part of learning modern tools should include knowing how to use a multimeter.

Know it and learn.

Some helpful electronics advice from the folks at Make.