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Architect and maker of miniatures, Mark Sagum of Diorama PH is back with another amazing build. In this video, he shows how he created a replica of a vintage Pac-Man machine from hand-cut plastic sheets. The piece is incredibly detailed, from the cabinet art to the marquee and game screen. We love how he used
Designed for serious makers, the xTool X1 combines five kinds of lasers in one machine, saving space while expanding material options. It pairs a 55W CO₂ laser and 20W diode laser with a four-axis motion system capable of engraving at up to 6,000 mm/s. Optional Fiber, MOPA, and UV modules add versatility, while a die-cast
The last time we saw a flying shark was in Sharknado 5. Model airplane maker Built Fast shows off a fun flying shark R/C airplane. It started life as a Hobby King foam airplane with 3D-printed add-ons to make it look like a shark. Its organic shape required some tricky weight balancing and thrust line
$70 might seem like a lot for a screwdriver, but this one is worth it. Designed for DIYers in collaboration with Megapro, the Nuclear driver has a see-through body that glows after exposure to UV light, plus a quality ratchet mechanism for better control and less fatigue. Its internal storage comes loaded with 11 driver
The latest version of the TiRuler improves its utility with a variety of upgrades. It has the same folding design, but its markings are now etched and filled with black ink for readability, it gets 45º/90º/180º angle stops, a quick compass feature, and inner diameter measurement. It also adds two new tools: a removable magnetic
Latves Design handcrafts these eye-catching valet and jewelry trays from walnut wood and resin. The blue and green versions look evoke rivers and lakes, while the red and black look like molten and cooled lava. The trays come in three sizes: 3.3″ x 6.2″, 4.7″ x 7.8″, and 6″ x 9.4″. They also sell wood
Special K’s Beer Candles create delightfully fragrant, hand-poured soy candles in recycled aluminum cans. Their collection focuses on craft beer, but they also have hard seltzer cans and Mountain Dew for caffeine addicts. They come in great scents like Fresh Linen, Coastal Cypress, Key Lime, and Sunflower and Sunshine. They also accept custom orders.
Several years back, Colin Furze built a bicycle with a frame made from springs. In the interest of trying something different, Well Done Tips created a bike with wheels that have trampoline springs instead of spokes. It took some clever engineering to keep the wheels together, but riding on those bouncy wheels looks like another
Replikey makes digital key fobs that display a custom 3D avatar of your vehicle. Each Replikey has a tiny full-color touchscreen you can use to spin and admire your ride. Simply upload photos of your car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle to their website, review the preview image, and in a few weeks you’ll have a
Mad scientists in old-timey monster movies always had mysterious lab equipment that lit up and shot arcs of electricity between their towers. While this build from Van Oaks Props skips the lightning effects, it’s still a clever piece of Halloween decor, especially when you consider it cost just $16 to build, mostly using stuff found
HOZO’s cordless NeoSander is ideal for detail sanding on 3D prints, models, wood, metal, and more. The lightweight tool uses high-speed reciprocating motion for precise, controlled finishing and runs up to 240 minutes per charge. This bundle includes a charging dock, USB-C cable, sanding-paper kit, and 64 color-coded sanding heads in eight grits from 180
The FlashForge CJ270 blends seven colors of resin as it prints to produce objects in full color in a single pass. It uses UV light to cure layers as it prints, and its supports dissolve in water for easy clean-up. It can output objects with 10 million possible colors at sizes up to 180 ×