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12-19-2011
Fermentation Pot aka Sauerkraut Maker

Eating Sauerkraut with Ribs on New Years Eve is a tradition in Germany. Supposed to bring luck, health and money. Better getting brewing on that Sauerkraut with that pot! This 10 liter (2.5 gallon) fermentation pot is beautifully hand crafted in Poland and is essential for pickling and making sauerkraut. Made ......




09-01-2011
Zero to Maker: Crash Course in Laser Cutting

"And that's just the beginning, there are all types of materials that work with the laser cutter. In addition to cardboard and paper, you can etch glass, cut acrylic, and engrave leather. You can even laser etch onto a chocolate bar." Said Zack, my TechShop Dream Coach who has been guiding me on my Zero to Maker journey. He was also today's Laser Cutting SBU substitute teacher....


08-30-2011
Maker Profile: Brookelynn Morris

One of the great things about working at MAKE is all of the amazingly bright and creative people I get to work with. One such person is Brookelynn Morris. Brookelynn is one of the writers over at CRAFT and one of the people behind the awesome Meet the Makers video series....


08-30-2011
Back to School Sale with Free Shipping in the Maker Shed
Had your eye on something (or several things) in the Maker Shed lately? Now's your chance! For the first time ever, the Maker Shed is offering free USA shipping on all orders over $5! Just add your items to the cart, use the coupon code SHIPIT and select the free shipping option. Hurry, this offer expires August 31st at 11:59PM Pacific time....


08-25-2011
Maker Table with Drawer Mod
Anyone who's been to a Maker Faire, or in the MAKE officers, has seen the ubiquitous Maker Bench, a simple, very beefy workbench that we put together, made with components from our friends at Simplified Building Concepts....


08-25-2011
Volunteer at World Maker Faire NYC 2011
World Maker Faire is next month in Queens, NYC, and we're currently looking for Volunteers to help us before, during, and even after the event. That's right the World's Largest DIY Festival is also a DIY production in a lot of ways......


07-22-2011
In the Maker Shed: Monochron Clock Kit
The Monochron, from the Maker Shed, is a completely hackable, open source clock kit that has a funky retro feel. The ATmega328 processor comes pre-programmed with a "Retro Arcade Table Tennis for Two" face but includes the Arduino bootloader making it easy to program your own custom look. The kit comes complete with all electronics (soldering required), laser cut case, and power plug....


07-21-2011
In the Maker Shed: Erector 15 Model Set
The Erector 15 Model Set from the Maker Shed is just begging to be modified. It features 252 pieces, Cable Command movement and instructions to build 15 different models. Just add a couple of servos and an Arduino to bring this building set to life!...


07-21-2011
Maker Faire Detroit: Interview with Amy Kaherl of Detroit SOUP
Our second Maker Faire Detroit is right around the corner, taking place on July 30 and 31 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn. To give you a taste of some of the awesome makers presenting at the Faire, we're doing a series of interviews, starting today with Amy Kaherl of Detroit SOUP....


07-18-2011
New in the Maker Shed: MudWatt Microbial Fuel Cell Kit
Explore the power of microbes with the MudWatt Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Kit from the Maker Shed. Simply fill this kit with soil from your backyard (or someone else's backyard), along with any biological matter you find in your refrigerator. Within days the attached LED light will start to blink using only the power produced by the electricity-generating microbes in your soil!...









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