The 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!
This benchtop reference collects hundreds of ingenious and indispensable
shop tips and pearls of wisdom collected by the editors of Make: and
some of the most talented and prolific makers who've contributed to the
magazine and Maker Faire over the past decade.
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, Tips and Tales from the Workshop will
entertain and enlighten while inspiring you.
Get ready to smack your head and ask yourself, "Why didn't I think of
that?"
Praise for Tips and Tales from the Workshop:
"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." --KEVIN KELLY, creator of Cool Tools and Wired Senior
Maverick
"Gareth has essentially created a magic book for makers." --DONALD
BELL, Maker Project Labs
"Tips and Tales from the Workshop 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!" --BECKY STERN, DIY guru and Instructables
content creator
"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. Tips and Tales from the Workshop is jam packed
with invaluable information; it is both a fun read and a reliable shop
reference for any do-it-yourselfer." --ANDY BIRKEY, YouTube maker