Shop Tools and Materials
Choosing the proper tools and materials to execute a maker's goals is extremely important, and the "right choice" will vary from one project to the next. Being able to determine which tools and materials are appropriate for any given application is as important to the process of creation as the ability to use them. Typically, the first decision is what materials to use, and the second is what tools work best with the chosen materials.
The shop charts available for download below illustrate and explain many common hand fabrication tools and materials.
The shop charts available for download below illustrate and explain many common hand fabrication tools and materials.
Hand-fabrication Tool Resources:
Illustrated Shop Charts to Download
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Materials
Where to Get Stuff: Tools, Parts, and Materials Suppliers
From wood, stone, and iron to semiconductors and nanoparticles, materials determine what can be designed and made.
While maker activities may use sophisticated electronics parts, etc., many of the best projects use cardboard, paper, and recyclables.
While maker activities may use sophisticated electronics parts, etc., many of the best projects use cardboard, paper, and recyclables.
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