Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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This week, Blade Runner binoculars, setbacks at Glowforge, custom zipper pulls, and JOY pads. This week’s Cool Tool is the Canary Cardboard Cutter:amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008RIS0UY/ctmakerupdate-20

++Show Notes++

-=Advanced Project of the Week=-

Blade Runner Binoculars by JON-A-TRON
instructables.com/id/Blade-Runner-Binoculars

-=News=-

Glowforge Delays Shipments
geekwire.com/2017/glowforge-delays-shipment-3d-printers-buyers-express-frustration-seattle-startup

-=More Projects=-

3D Printed Zipper Pulls by Paige Russell
instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Zipper-Pulls

JOY Controller by Ruiz Brothers learn.adafruit.com/joy-controller-feather

-=Cool Tools Minute=-
cool-tools.org

CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Cutter (Amazon)
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008RIS0UY/ctmakerupdate-20

Original Cool Tools Review by Taylor Bryant
kk.org/cooltools/corrugated-cardboard-cutter

-=Tools/Tips=-

Tips of the Week: Coloring Laser Engraving by Gareth Branwyn
makezine.com/2017/10/13/tips-week-adding-color-engravings-marking-holes-magnets-value-keeping-mistakes

Beam CNC campaign (via Vlad Lunachev)
indiegogo.com/projects/beamcnc-affordable-construction-system-cnc#

3D Printed Cases for Circuit Playground
learn.adafruit.com/case-for-circuit-playground

-=Maker Faires This Weekend=-
makerfaire.com/map

Louisville Mini Maker Faire
Santo Domingo Mini Maker Faire
Maker Faire Orlando
Baton Rouge Mini Maker Faire
Colorado Springs Mini Maker Faire
Fredonia Mini Maker Faire
Maker Faire Houston
Thalia Mini Maker Faire
Wenatchee Mini Maker Faire
Maker Faire Seoul
Maker Faire Atlanta
East Bay Mini Maker Faire

Also:
Derby Mini Maker Faire (Oct. 28th) Derby, Derbyshire

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