When I was the editor-in-chief of the Make: website, for years, one of the most trafficked posts was one on how to build a basic workbench. Makes sense. Having a decent work surface is the first step in delving into regular DIY projects. In this 3×3 Custom video, woodworker Tamar creates a portable, affordable workbench that can turn any table, desk, floor, or other surface into a maker's workbench. The bench includes a woodworker's vise and capabilities for clamping down all shapes and sizes of workpieces. Tamar has plans on her website for the workbench which are available for five bucks. Image: Screengrab

If ever there was a fun, big bang for the buck Halloween project, it's making yard haunt tombstones out of insulation foam. It's easier than you think to get amazing results without a lot of specialized skills. Besides this project, check out the Wicked Makers YT channel for lots more great Halloween projects. Thumbnail: YouTube… READ THE REST

In the heart of Akihabara, Tokyo's legendary "Electric Town," nestled inside the famous Radio Kaikan commercial building, you'll find a tiny booth absolutely packed with with switches, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and—immersed in it all—a man. His name is Koichi, and he has been a celebrated part of Tokyo maker culture since 1979. Taking over… READ THE REST

In the Rocky Mountains of Colorado lies a charming little town called Nederland. I've been there before, and sadly I had no idea about this incredible carousel. Today I learned about a man named Scott who hand-carved the Carousel of Happiness as a pathway to healing. He created one animal at a time over a… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Remember the days when telling time didn't require you to remember to charge anything each night? Well, those old timepieces didn't allow you to check the weather, read texts, or keep… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There are holidays that simply inspire shopping: Christmas, Halloween, Easter … and National Knife Day?  Yep, National Knife Day (aka August 24) is here, and it's an opportunity to celebrate one of the… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There's hardly anything better than a beautiful wristwatch, but sometimes the price can make you want to run the other way. And if you're a student who needs to keep track of the time… READ THE REST

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