Handheld Router Safety Tips
I think most woodworkers would claim that a router is an indispensable tool. Some may even consider it to be one of their most useful tools. I know it is in my shop! There’s incredible versatility, attachment and bit options. The router itself comes in many different motor and power options, different shank sizes, and […]
BLOG: First run of the X-Carve & Slipping Belt Fix
It’s very obvious that CNC (computer numerical control) machines are going to change the landscape of woodworking and home workshops in a big way. Some people are going to think this is for the worse, some will think for the better. The truth is that times change and technology continues to transform the landscape of […]
How to Make Pac-Man Wall Art
Pac-Man is the legend in arcades. One of the very first video games to rock the arcade sphere. Pac-Man is an icon. As a kid I played Pac-Man like crazy. I watched the Pac-Man cartoon on Saturday morning TV, and yes: I had a Pac-Man poster on my wall as a kid. Does that count as […]
BLOG: Setting up the X-Carve from Inventables
This week I’ve spent the evenings setting up the X-Carve from Inventables. “What the heck is an X-Carve?” It’s a CNC machine. “What the heck is a CNC machine?” CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. But that probably doesn’t help much either. If you’ve ever used a woodworking router you know it can cut and […]
Weekly Maker Digest 2
Weekly Maker Digest #2 This weeks Weekly Maker Digest is all about welding aluminum, skateboards from a single 2×4, making salad tongs, and weird but awesome sliced up slinky wood clock! So grab a cold one and follow along! Brian Grella’s Salad Tongs You can literally make anything if you have just a little time […]
How to make an Arcade Machine: Part 3
The artwork that you use on your cabinet is what really sets it off. And the choices are almost endless. You can pick from old school retro arcade game graphics, to modern PC and console games artwork. I’ve seen numerous arcade cabinets with Halo, Destiny, and other XBOX game artwork on the sides.One thing that almost […]
Weekly Maker Digest 1
About The Geek Pub’s Weekly Maker Digest I follow a lot of Makers around the web, and I subscribe to a lot of Maker Channels on YouTube. Each week I pick my favorite projects from around the Maker Community and post them here (and on The GeekPub Facebook page). I look for unique and interesting projects, as […]
How to make a Skateboard Rack
How to Make a Skateboard Rack Whether you want to display your skateboards in your room, or keep them organized in the garage, a skateboard rack doesn’t have to be dull or boring. In fact, you can make a super cook skateboard rack that looks awesome and is custom designed for your boards! Your skateboard […]
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños
How to make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños on The Big Green Egg Several years ago I tinkered with the idea of making a grilling channel. A channel all about the art of outdoor cooking! This was the pilot (and only episode ever made). I was going to delete this video, but then thought what the heck, […]
BLOG: Where am I on the Arcade?
The arcade is coming along nicely. Yep. That’s right. It’s sitting in my garage collecting some dust! I ordered the graphic decals over two weeks ago and they still have not arrived. That’s why you’ve not yet seen part 3 of the video. In the meantime I’m putting out some smaller projects that my wife […]