After becoming acquainted with the work of the great inventors, engineers, and makers of the Industrial Revolution, perhaps you’d like to read more about their projects. Well, plenty of resources are available! Here are a few ideas:
This is the Internet home of Make: magazine, which is a bimonthly magazine that provides a ton of do-it-yourself (DIY) ideas in each issue. The projects involve computers, electronics, robotics, metalworking, woodworking, and other disciplines.
A Makerspace is an area devoted to making DIY projects. It’s a place where people come together to share ideas, tools, and expertise. Visit http://spaces.makerspace.com/makerspace-directory to see if there is one near you.