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Tips and tales from the workshop : a handy reference for makers / Gareth Branwyn ; foreword by Donald Bell.

by Branwyn, Gareth.

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Maker Media, Inc, 2018.

Repairing -- Miscellanea.

Do-it-yourself work -- Miscellanea.

9781680450798 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Make : tips and tales from the workshop : a handy reference for makers

xxviii, 196 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.

Organizing -- Project planning -- Measuring -- Marking -- Cutting -- Clamping -- Joining -- Gluing -- Drilling -- Fastening -- General electronics -- Soldering -- Molding and casting -- Sanding and finishing -- Painting -- Sharpening -- Desktop fabrication (3D printing, CNC, laser-cutting) -- Sewing -- Troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair -- Safety and first aid -- Miscellaneous.

"The hard-earned tips and tricks gained by experience are the hidden currency of makers -- passed along in workshops and makerspaces by example and by retelling -- shared wisdom that will help you work smarter, easier, and more efficiently. Who doesn't remember with gratitude the insider secrets they learned from a parent, shop teacher, or artisan? The best ones are never forgotten! This benchtop reference collects hundreds of ingenious and indispensable shop tips and pearls of wisdom collected by the editors of Make: and some of the most talented and prolific makers who've contributed to the magazine and Maker Faire over the past decade.Inside you'll find tips for measuring and cutting, gluing and fastening, clamping and joining, drilling, shop organizing, maintenance and repair, and more. The topics covered run the gamut from traditional shopcraft to electronics and soldering. You'll also encounter fascinating tales from experienced makers whose personal stories illuminate their favorite tools and best discoveries. Illustrated in full color with photos, drawings, and comic strips, Tips and Tales from the Workshop will entertain and enlighten while inspiring you.Get ready to smack your head and ask yourself, "Why didn't I think of that?"

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