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November 6, 2009
Weekend Project: Making Char Cloth
Learn how to make a cheap and effective fire starter made from an old t-shirt.
To download The Char Cloth video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
See Char Cloth in action with the Fire Piston from William Gurstelle.
For more info on what Swedish Fire Steel is, check out this article.
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Nov 6, 2009 05:00 AM
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October 30, 2009
Weekend Project: Evasive Beeping Thing
Annoy your friends or co-workers with this high-tech practical joke.
Thanks go to Brad Graham and Kathy McGowan for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
To download The Evasive Beeping Thing video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Evasive Beeping Thing article in MAKE, Volume 14 and you
can see that in our Digital Edition.
Here is a link for the corrected schematic.
Use it rather than the schematic in the PDF or article.
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Oct 30, 2009 05:01 AM
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October 23, 2009
Weekend Project: The Atlatl
Here is an easy to make ancient yet modern device that hurls spears at up to 100mph.
Thanks go to Daryl Hrdlicka for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
To download The Atlatl video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Atlatl article in MAKE, Volume 12
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Oct 23, 2009 05:01 AM
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October 16, 2009
Weekend Project: Mini Bike Light
Ride safely at night with this easy to make Mini Bike Light.
Thanks go to Trevor Shannon for the original article in MAKE, Volume 14.
To download The Mini Bike Light video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Mini Bike Light article in MAKE, Volume 14
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
Here is the modified schematic using the LM3909 chip
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Oct 16, 2009 05:01 AM
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October 9, 2009
Weekend Project: Junk parts pecan crusher
Check out an old-school pecan crusher made out of junk parts found in a man-cave.
Thanks to Terry Dove for this nutty project.
To download The Junk Parts Pecan Crusher video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
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Oct 9, 2009 05:00 AM
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October 2, 2009
Make: Projects - Hot to cold smoker conversion
This is a simple kludge, really, but it's worked out remarkably well, considering I knocked it together in about 40 minutes 5 years ago and it's seen almost monthly use since then. What I started with was a pile of junk grill and smoker components, most of which came from a Brinkmann "Gourmet" smoker (as shown below) that my mother once accidentally set on fire. Lots of electric smokers have this three-part lid/body/base construction, however, and the exact make and model are not important.
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Oct 2, 2009 06:00 AM
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Weekend Project: Homebrew Alarm Purse
The Homebrew Alarm Purse is a simple, fashionable way to add an audible alarm to your purse.
Thanks go to Norene Leddy for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
To download The Homebrew Alarm Purse video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Alarm Purse article in MAKE, Volume 19
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Oct 2, 2009 05:01 AM
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September 25, 2009
Combination grill/smoker from steel drum
I like the looks of these custom BBQ appliances by Steve Stealey of BARRELSMOKERS.net. [via Neatorama]
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Sep 25, 2009 02:00 PM
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Weekend Project: DIY Drawer Organizer
Organize your kitchen utensils and gadgets with this custom made plexiglass drawer organizer.
Thanks go to Conrad Hopkins for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
To download The DIY Drawer Organizer video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete DIY Drawer Organizer article in MAKE, Volume 19
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Sep 25, 2009 05:01 AM
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September 18, 2009
Weekend Project: Tilt-Shift Photography
Create the illusion of a miniaturized world with this photographic technique.
Thanks go to Dennison Bertram for the original article in MAKE, Volume 09.
To download The Tilt-Shift Photography video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Tilt-Shift Photography article in MAKE, Volume 09
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Sep 18, 2009 05:01 AM
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September 11, 2009
Weekend Project: Blubberbot
Build a Blubberbot. A light-seeking robotic inflatable in search of light and cellphone signals.
To download The Blubbebot video click here or subscribe in iTunes.
In the Maker Shed: 
Blubber Bot Robotic Inflatable
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Sep 11, 2009 05:00 AM
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September 4, 2009
Weekend Project: Mini Fume Extractor
Candy tin fume absorber helps keep your air clean and your lungs healthy.
Thanks go to Marc de Vinck for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
To download The Mini Fume Extractor click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Mini Fume Extractor article in MAKE, Volume 19
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Sep 4, 2009 05:01 AM
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August 28, 2009
Weekend Project: Barrel Water Collector
Save money while helping the environment with this rustic, wine barrel water collector.
Thanks go to Chris & Michri Barnes for the original article in MAKE, Volume 18.
To download The Barrel Water Collector click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Barrel Water Collector article in MAKE, Volume 18
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Aug 28, 2009 05:01 AM
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August 21, 2009
Weekend Project: Stun Gun Potato Cannon
Launch potato projectiles 200+ yards with this stun-gun triggered, high-powered potato cannon
with see-thru action.
Thanks go to William Gurstelle for the original article in MAKE, Volume 03.
To download The "Nightlighter" Stun Gun Potato Cannon video click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete "Nightlighter" Stun Gun Potato Cannon article in MAKE, Volume 03 "Nightlighter"
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Aug 21, 2009 05:01 AM
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August 14, 2009
Weekend Project: Electric Cigar Box Guitar
Build your own 3-string, electrified cigar box guitar and make some sweet sounds.
Thanks go to Ed Vogel for the original article in MAKE, Volume 04.
To download The Cigar Box Guitar MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Cigar Box Guitar article in MAKE, Volume 04 "Cigar Box Guitar"
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Aug 14, 2009 05:01 AM
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August 7, 2009
Weekend Project: DIY Teleprompter
Get rid of those cue cards and make a low-cost teleprompter for pro results
Thanks go to Brian Lawler for the original article in MAKE, Volume 02.
To download The DIY Teleprompter MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete DIY Teleprompter article in
MAKE, Volume 02 "No More Cue Cards" and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Aug 7, 2009 05:00 AM
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July 31, 2009
Weekend Project: Covert Wireless Listening Device
Install a sneaky bug in a book or any small covert object. I used an old vcr tape to capture secret surveillance.
Thanks go to David Simpson for the original article in MAKE, Volume 16.
To download The Covert Wireless Listening Device MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Covert Wireless Listening Device article in
MAKE, Volume 16 "Covert Wireless Listening" and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Jul 31, 2009 05:01 AM
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July 24, 2009
Weekend Project: Head Mounted Water Cannon
Make the ultimate soaking weapon for this summer's water warfare! No squirt gun even comes close.
Thanks go to John Young for the original article in MAKE, Volume 07.
To download The Head Mounted Water Cannon MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Head Mounted Water Cannon article in
MAKE, Volume 07 "Head Mounted Water Cannon" and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Jul 24, 2009 05:01 AM
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July 17, 2009
Weekend Project: Noisemusick Kit
Make some crazy musical noise with this 555 Timer-based Noisemusick Kit. Watch the video to see it in action and pick up your own at the Maker Shed.
In the Maker Shed:
In the Maker Shed: 555 Noisemusick Kit
To download The Noismusick Kit MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
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Jul 17, 2009 05:00 AM
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July 10, 2009
Weekend Project: Kinetic Remote Control
Get rid of your batteries and power your remote control with just a shake.
Thanks go to Dhananjay Gadre for the original article in MAKE, Volume 12.
To download The Kinetic Remote Control MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete Kinetic Remote Control article in MAKE, Volume 12 "Kinetic Remote Control"
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.
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Jul 10, 2009 05:01 AM
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