The Maker's Field Guide: 2025 Expanded and Updated Edition

A project in Austin, TX by Christopher Armstrong
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The art & science of making anything imaginable, newly expanded and updated for 2025 — featuring all new content by popular request!
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Backers: 427
Average Daily Pledges: $4,052
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38

Funding: $16,207 of $10,000
Dates: Apr 21st -> May 21st (30 days)
Project By: Christopher Armstrong
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Latest News

100% Funded! + New International Shipping Rates Pledge Tiers

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers,  Thanks to all of your support, I'm happy to report that the updated and expanded edition of The Maker's Field Guide is now 100% funded! That means that the project will now be a reality and off to the presses soon after the campaign... (Read More)

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