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Make: Bluetooth by @aallan @doncoleman & @sandeepmistry is a "must have" addition to your @nodebots book collection amazon.com/Make-Bluetooth-Pr…
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@make_tips Here's a good reference for people who don't know what RMS is or why it matters: http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/acdc.htm#rms
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@make_tips Cut top off Aquafina bottle, turn upside down. Makes great glue bottle holder (turn bottle upside down to get every drop)
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MakerBot assembly tip: when cutting open bags containing magnets w/ scissors, check the scissors blades to see if the magnets hopped on!
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@make_tips Some woodworking tips from our latest eZine (free email newsletter): http://bit.ly/9qQIIz eZine signup: http://bit.ly/9zUeX8
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@make_tips Use the stiff metal rods used for hanging tile ceilings for custom tool hangers in your shop, sturdy and customizable.
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@make_tips @mrs_maltagirl Epoxy putty may work in place of Sugru in some cases and can be found at your local hardware store.
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@make_tips I haven't got my hands on any yet, but sugru looks *awesome* for Remake and Repair! http://sugru.com/
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@make_tips Keep separate tool boxes by tools used together. ie solder iron vs cabinet plane
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@make_tips gel superglue takes several mins to set, but dampen target area with saliva first and it acts as an accelerator(arrow fletchings)
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Handy tips for cleaning and organizing your garage from @ReNest
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@make_tips In a pinch, you can use a torx bit to remove an allen head screw or an allen bit to remove a torx screw.
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@make_tips Don't expect a steel drill bit to do a carbine drill bit's job. Spend the money on the right bit, it's worth it!
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@Make_tips when trimming led and polar cap legs trim the same amt off each leg to keep anode and cathode clear.