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  1. Pull an insulated wire btw a table and a razor blade (facing away from you) to strip long lengths of wire quickly. (v @PaulSymansky) 11:33 AM Nov 27th from TweetDeck
  2. For great, cheap waterproof connections:hot glue/household goop wires after you solder. Immediately follow with heatshrink. (v @JHSrobo) 2:25 PM Nov 25th from TweetDeck
  3. An equation: plastic ruler + xacto knives = 3/4 finger tips. (v @fontophilic) 3:28 PM Nov 23rd from TweetDeck
  4. Use Google Reader to keep track of project ideas. Tag them"to-make", "to-craft", etc. {v @_mosier_) 11:32 AM Nov 21st from TweetDeck
  5. Sort obj like Lego by size not color. Easier to pick a red 2x4 brick out of a bin of 2x4s than a bin of red bricks. (v @mightywombat) 12:56 PM Nov 19th from TweetDeck
  6. Put an old magnetic knife holder underneath an old ice cube tray to keep your screws and washers organized. (v @flincshop) 10:41 AM Nov 18th from TweetDeck
  7. "Using a permanent marker to color code rows on a breadboard makes wiring common chips easy." http://bit.ly/2i9hMC 9:45 AM Nov 16th from TweetDeck
  8. If your all-purpose scissors are gummed up and gross, try running them through the dishwasher! 11:53 AM Nov 13th from TweetDeck
  9. Out of coincell battery clips? Make your own! http://bit.ly/4va7Sw 8:25 AM Nov 11th from TweetDeck
  10. Want an extra cool BT earpiece? Build one into a Star Trek Communicator! http://bit.ly/1Y13qP 10:00 AM Nov 6th from TweetDeck
  11. When rolling up power cords, start at the power source; unplug first and don't get shocked if the cord is frayed. (v @chrisspurgeon) 9:49 AM Nov 3rd from TweetDeck
  12. Got tips for makers? Reply @make_tips 9:34 AM Nov 2nd from TweetDeck
  13. Very thin photo-mounting tape is great for holding PCBs on cross-slide table during drilling. http://bit.ly/3pOca (v @unixbigot) 8:09 AM Oct 28th from TweetDeck
  14. Keep a coin cell battery on hand to quickly check polarity on leds. (via @3leftturns) 9:43 AM Oct 27th from TweetDeck
  15. PCs in craft/workshops suck in lots of dust (and pet hair). Clean them every 6 mo. to avoid overheating and fan noise. (v @monkeysailor) 10:03 AM Oct 26th from TweetDeck
  16. Tips for repairing your shoes: http://bit.ly/3AOPDU 6:01 PM Oct 22nd from TweetDeck
  17. Patio cleaner is really just hydrochloric acid. Mix with hydrogen peroxide from the chemist to make PCB etching solution. (v @monkeysailor) 10:05 AM Oct 21st from TweetDeck
  18. If you don't have a small drill bit handy, a headless nail or even a piece of stiff wire will do the trick! (via @monkeysailor) 9:06 AM Oct 19th from TweetDeck
  19. Looking for an unorthodox piece of furniture? Try craigslist, both in the "for sale" and "free" sections. 12:04 PM Oct 16th from CoTweet
  20. Just nominated @make_tips for Best Brand Use of Twitter http://mashable.com/owa #openwebawards 6:25 AM Oct 16th from Mashable Connect