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Tuesday August 23, 2016

20 Brilliant Tool Storage Solutions   “Organization” can be a loaded term in some maker circles. But regardless of where you choose to stash your stuff, chances are you'll find some inspiration for organizing your tools with this round-up of clever storage ideas.

READ MORE           3D Print Your Own Tactile Measuring Tools for the Visually Impaired   Tactile tools help students with visual impairments better understand and measure three-dimensional objects. Here's how you can 3D print some of your own.       Read More           Building a Rustic Outdoor Shower for Informal Camp Life   On YouTube, maker Andrew Macklin chronicles his family's endeavor to build an off-the-grid cottage on the shores of Lake Ontario. In this installment, Macklin takes you through the process of building an outdoor shower. Beats swimming in the lake!       Read More           Sponsored by:             How to Digitally Design Joinery for Better Assembly   3D fabrication processes are making it easier than ever to create impressive and useful designs. But if you're designing two pieces meant to fit together, you'll want to know these basic best practices for designing joinery in CAD programs.       Read More           Maker Spotlight: Carla Bruni   Along with fighting to rescue historic buildings and running a “repair-anything” workshop, Carla is a gifted artist. Check out a few of her projects, which use predominantly reclaimed and recycled materials, including a set of hammer-handle nunchucks!       READ MORE           7 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Machine Shop   Ordering parts from a machine shop can be a complex process, and if you're not careful, you could run into problems. Before asking for a quote, be sure your part doesn't run afoul of these tips.       Read More           The latest from Make:       Nervous Organizer LOVED Her Maker Camp Experience ➔ “To see the light bulb 'go off' and the sense of ownership and pride was priceless.” Arduino 101/Genuino 101 ➔ How does this Uno successor stack up? Check out our mini review and compare it to other boards.           Upcoming Maker Faires »  Cape Town Mini Maker Faire (Cape Town, South Africa): Aug 26 »  Maker Faire Trondheim (Trondheim, Norway): Aug 26–27 »  Izmir Mini Maker Faire (Izmir, Turkey): Aug 26–27 »  Tulsa Mini Maker Faire (OK): August 27 »  Chicago Southland Mini Maker Faire (Mokena, IL): August 27 »  Dover Mini Maker Faire (NH): August 27 »  Troy Mini Maker Faire (NY): August 27 »  Albuquerque Mini Maker Faire (NM): August 27–28   Find a Maker Faire near you on the Maker Faire map.     FIND A FAIRE         Maker Media, Inc | 1160 Battery St. East, Ste 125 | San Francisco, CA 94111   Having trouble viewing this email? View it online. If you got this from a friend and would like to sign up, join us.