What makes a project really exceptional? Part of it is a, ‘gee, that’s clever’ angle with a little bit of, ‘that’s actually possible.’ One thing the Hack a Day crew really appreciates is awesome ...

Learn how to make your own metal bender using simple materials and tools! This step-by-step DIY tutorial shows you how to bend flat bars, round rods, or sheet metal accurately without heavy machinery.

A motor mount. A sturdy enclosure. A 43.7° bracket. The average hack requires at least one angled metal part, and the best tool to make one is still the good ol’ press brake. Bending parts requires a ...