Fabrication and the "Maker" Culture

Fabrication in South Africa writes about the need for a "Maker" Culture:

The biggest problem with doing your own fabrication is the tools. Most of the tools such as laser cutters and mills are very expensive and the ordinary person/student doesn't have access to these tools...The aim of this blog is to discuss various options for fabrication in South Africa. I'm not talking about major corporations spending millions to design a product. I'm talking about the average South African regardless of age/sex or color. Students with great ideas and working people who have an idea/product or project...[continue reading]