Build a Home Maker Space

It is a common practice for parents and grandparents to complain about the time our children and grandchildren spend on video games. Instead of complaining let's do something about it.

*** Make something with your grandchild (child) today ***

This video outlines 4 different maker skills (we used to call these DIY skills) that anyone can learn by just watching youtube videos and practicing. It outlines how you can create your own maker space (shop) for under $100 to a bit more than $500 depending on the things you want to make and the tools you already own.

The following times will help you navigate the video.

1:37 How to use Youtube to learn new things
5:41 How to Turn a Pen on a lathe. Anyone can learn this.
8:40 Getting Started with 3d Printing
12:14 Getting Started with Electronics and Computer Automation
21:07 Woodworking Safely with a Child

Learn how to turn pens, 3d print useful accessories, models and toys, get started with electronics and use woodworking tools with a child safely.

Let's make this interactive and please leave me comments of things you have made with a child and suggestions for future videos.

The following links are to items/products/services mentioned in the video:

3d Models to Print

Very Easy and Free 3d Computer Aided Design Program

3d Printer Slicers

3d Printers

Electronics Single Board Computers

$129 Benchtop Bandsaw

$76 Benchtop Drill Press

Irv

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The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.

I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:

These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:

I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:

Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:

I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:

Some of the Woodworking products I use:

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