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One of our favorite house sigils from Game of Thrones is House Stark’s wolf. In this video, Gader from Black Beard Projects shows how he used a low-poly papercraft model of the wolf’s head and made a version out of sheet metal. He used xTool’s MetalFab laser cutter and welder to slice, score, and assemble
Scorch Marker’s heat-activated paint lets you create detailed wood-burned designs with a brush and a heat gun. Paint freehand or use stencils, then apply heat to permanently burn your artwork into the surface. The water-based formula cleans up with soap and water before heating, and each 2 oz jar covers 30+ projects. Pre-treatment and Heat
Gerber’s stainless steel carabiner clip features an elongated hexagon shape that stands out from the crowd and adds to its utility. Its design gives it three separate chambers, while its main section doubles as a bottle opener. It also has a package opener on its back edge. It comes in four colors: Burnt Orange, Baltic
Wynnie the Corgi realized there was more to life than lazing on the couch and barking at strangers, so she opened an Etsy shop (and enlisted her people to make things). Clever Corgi Customs turns your pet and people photos into stained-glass-style portraits on acrylic blocks. They come in 2×2″ and 4×4″ sizes, plus a
We’ve watched Boston Dynamics Atlas robot evolve from an early prototype to a production-ready humanoid. Now the ‘bot’s hands are getting an upgrade. While its previous hands had 7 degrees of freedom, the new hands have 13, improving its abilities to perform precision tasks while maintaining grip strength. Its four fingers are ideal for working
Go deep with speaker Eric Saperston’s Three Things Q&A game that inspires players to share wisdom gained from personal experience. Built around 52 thought-provoking questions and inspired by the saying, “To know the road ahead, ask those coming back,” this conversation starter delves beyond the superficial to turn strangers into friends, and friends into family.
Musician Steven K. of the Czech Republic blues rock band Steven’s offers up a unique spin on the Radiohead track “No Surprises.” We love his twangy country take on the song, with bouncy, alternating-bass fingerpicking like Chet Atkins played. Shout-out to the commenter who called it “Rodeohead.” Steven also woke us up when September ended.
The Awesomer Makers Hub celebrates people who build, invent, modify, and create amazing things. You’ll find builds by talented makers and craftspeople, along with tools and supplies for DIY projects. We’ll also be featuring cool gifts and other items you can buy from the maker community. Bookmark the hub and follow us on Instagram, TikTok,
This jumbo wagon from Timber Ridge is ideal for hauling gear to campsites, festivals, and other outdoor locations. It has a 26″W x 41.5″L x 14″H cargo area and can roll with up to 400 lb. of gear inside. Wide, heavy-duty wheels help it roll on uneven surfaces, and the front wheels have locking brakes.
This minimalist stainless steel tool from Gear Spool has a tapered end that’s great for prying things apart as well as removing labels, turning flat blade screws, opening cans, and cutting through packing tape. It can even be used to split logs when hit with a hammer. Measuring just about 3″ long, it’s a great
In this video by Steve Mould, the science educator shows how a vibrating device can make various objects stick to a ceiling like a suction cup. The physics behind the experiments is truly fascinating, and the results are surprisingly effective. But first, a brief lesson about Bernoulli grippers and how they work.
This special edition of Keychron’s K8 HE wireless mechanical keyboard features a wooden body. The 80% keyboard has hot-swappable keys and comes assembled with responsive Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches. While its “All-Wood” moniker doesn’t reference its brown plastic keycaps and aluminum parts, it’s still a refined upgrade to any desktop.