The Big Book of Maker Skills (Popular Science): Tools & Techniques for Building Great Tech Projects

Makers, get ready: This is your ultimate, must-have, tip-packed guide for taking your DIY projects to the next level--from basic wood- and metalworking skills to 3-D-printing and laser-cutting wizardry, plus the entrepreneurial and crowd-sourcing tactics needed to transform your back-of-the-envelope [...]
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Makers, get ready: This is your ultimate, must-have, tip-packed guide for taking your DIY projects to the next level--from basic wood- and metalworking skills to 3-D-printing and laser-cutting wizardry, plus the entrepreneurial and crowd-sourcing tactics needed to transform your back-of-the-envelope idea into a gleaming finished product.
In "The Maker Skills Manual: 333 DIY Tips and Tactics for Building a Better Future," readers learn classic, tried-and-true techniques from the shop class of yore--how to use a metal lathe, or pick the perfect drill bit or saw--and get introduced to a whole new world of modern manufacturing technologies, like using CAD software, printing circuits, and more. Step-by-step illustrations, helpful diagrams, and exceptional photography make this book an easy-to-follow and easy-on-the-eyes guide to getting your project done.
With an emphasis on making DIY projects that can change the world, "The Maker Skills Manual" includes sections and tutorials on:
- Setting Up a Hackerspace
- Picking the Right Tools
- Welding Smarts
- Circuitry Basics
- Programming & Arduinos
- Working with Wood
- 3-D Printing
- Laser-cutting
- CNC Routing
- Testing & Prototyping
- Drones and Space Exploration Tools
- Robotics
- Biotechnology
- Sourcing and Crowdsourcing