{"product_id":"make-tips-and-tales-from-the-workshop-a-handy-reference-for-makers-paperback","title":"Make: Tips and Tales from the Workshop: A Handy Reference for Makers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGareth Branwyn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hard-earned tips and tricks gained by experience are the hidden currency of makers -- passed along in workshops and makerspaces by example and by retelling -- shared wisdom that will help you work smarter, easier, and more efficiently. Who doesn't remember with gratitude the insider secrets they learned from from a parent, shop teacher, or artisan? The best ones are never forgotten! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This benchtop reference collects hundreds of ingenious and indispensable shop tips and pearls of wisdom collected by the editors of \u003ci\u003eMake: \u003c\/i\u003e and some of the most talented and prolific makers who've contributed to the magazine and Maker Faire over the past decade. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inside you'll find tips for measuring and cutting, gluing and fastening, clamping and joining, drilling, shop organizing, maintenance and repair, and more. The topics covered run the gamut from traditional shopcraft to electronics and soldering. You'll also encounter fascinating tales from experienced makers whose personal stories illuminate their favorite tools and best discoveries. Illustrated in full color with photos, drawings, and comic strips, \u003ci\u003eTips and Tales from the Workshop\u003c\/i\u003e will entertain and enlighten while inspiring you. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Get ready to smack your head and ask yourself, \"Why didn't \u003ci\u003eI\u003c\/i\u003e think of that?\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTips and Tales from the Workshop\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Gareth Branwyn is the Tip Master. He scours the workshops of the world for practical, time-saving, life-altering tips to help you make stuff better, faster, and cheaper. This book rounds up the best ones he knows.\" --\u003cb\u003eKEVIN KELLY\u003c\/b\u003e, creator of Cool Tools and \u003ci\u003eWired\u003c\/i\u003e Senior Maverick\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Gareth has essentially created a magic book for makers.\" --\u003cb\u003eDONALD BELL\u003c\/b\u003e, Maker Project Labs\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eTips and Tales from the Workshop\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to inspire anyone to get making with newfound ease and satisfaction. This book embodies the spirit of great mentors, across every medium, and imparts a wizard-like cleverness to its readers. I thought I was clever, and this book has already prevented at least a dozen new mistakes in my studio. It's \"ah-ha\" moment overload!\" --\u003cb\u003eBECKY STERN\u003c\/b\u003e, DIY guru and Instructables content creator\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"It must be hard to write a book like this with such uncommon clarity and in so entertaining a fashion as Gareth Branwyn has done here. Gareth clearly has a deep understanding of making and those who make because he is a maker himself. \u003ci\u003eTips and Tales from the Workshop\u003c\/i\u003e is jam packed with invaluable information; it is both a fun read and a reliable shop reference for any do-it-yourselfer.\" --\u003cb\u003eANDY BIRKEY\u003c\/b\u003e, YouTube maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGareth Branwyn is a freelance writer\/editor and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, Wink Fun. His most recent book is a best- of writing collection and \"lazy man's memoir,\" called? \u003ci\u003eBorg Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.6 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398480838834,"sku":"9781680450798","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/4e422cdf2d09a534b7bf60529717d020.webp?v=1778053019","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/make-tips-and-tales-from-the-workshop-a-handy-reference-for-makers-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}