How To Use The Makedo Tools

Whether you’re a first time maker, a long-time fan, a teacher using Makedo tools in the classroom or you’ve just gifted Makedo for your lucky grandkids… this is the inside scoop on how to get the most out of your creative cardboard adventures with Makedo. Let’s build!

Safe-Saw

Steel blade with no sharp edges to swiftly saw cardboard, not fingers.

Identifying the features of the Makedo Safe-Saw

Safe-Saw Tips

Fold-Roller

Sculptural forms have never been this easy. Perforate lines to sculpt like a pro, and trace out cutting paths for the Safe-Saw.

Fold-Roller Tips

Scru-Driver

The companion tool to the Scru connector. Connect cardboard as simply as righty tighty, lefty loosey.

Outlining the features of the Makedo Scru-Driver

Scru-Driver Tips

Scru

The cornerstone of the Makedo system. Able to connect up to three layers of corrugated cardboard, it can be used in most situations to quickly and firmly hold your creation together.

Makedo Scru connector for cardboard construction

Scru Tips

Scru +

A longer Scru for situations where you need to connect up to five layers of corrugated cardboard. The Scru+ can also be used to attach 3d printable Makedo parts such as hinges and angle brackets.

Outlining the features of the Makedo Scru+ connector for cardboard construction.

Scru + Tips

Mini-Tool

Always on hand for extra making, it's a Scru-Driver made mini! Works with the Makedo Scru and Scru+ for connecting cardboard quickly and securely.

Always on hand for extra making, it's a Scru-Driver made mini!  Works with the Makedo Scru and Scru+ for connecting cardboard quickly and securely.

Mini-Tool Tips

Starter Guide

...still need more tips to get moving with Makedo?

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