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By Adam Savage May 7, 2019

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Adam Savage’s definitive guide to every kind of glue

Excerpt: Every Tool's a Hammer

By Thom Leavy Nov 14, 2016

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How to build a record player powered by wind

The breeze spins the turntable

By William Gurstelle Aug 30, 2016

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Decorate Your Desk With This DIY Personal Sky Puppet

A wacky waving tube guy of your very own

By Eric Hagan Jul 1, 2016

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Only You Can Lift This DIY Hammer Of Thor

Build an electromagnetic superhero hammer that responds to your touch

By Sean Michael Ragan May 20, 2016

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Build An Obstacle-Dodging Bug Bot

A simple but smart robot

By William Gurstelle Mar 11, 2016

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How To Build A Jacob’s Ladder

Unleash your inner mad scientist

By Dave Prochnow Feb 16, 2016

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Build a mini remote-controlled snowplow

Scoop snow from the comfort of home.

By Pocholo Manalac Jan 8, 2016

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How To Build Your Own Cotton-Candy Machine

Enjoy a DIY sugar high

By Steph Yin Dec 28, 2015

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How To Turn A Leftover Candy Cane Into A Sound Machine

Make sweet music

By Sophie Bushwick Nov 26, 2015

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We Made Our Own Edible Water Bottles. Should You?

Good for the environment, not so good for your taste buds

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