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Using An Old Blu-Ray Player To Make A Scanning Laser Microscope

Using An Old Blu-Ray Player To Make A Scanning Laser Microscope

Of all the various and ever changing genres of making things, one that will always be near and dear to my heart will be the folks who take depreciated or broken items and make something new with it. I really found this project interesting. Blu-Ray players were ubiquitous for a hot minute (and may make […]

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Make a Macro Lens for Your Phonecam from an Old Camera

Make a Macro Lens for Your Phonecam from an Old Camera

Repurpose the lens from an unused digital camera into a close-up lens for your smart phone.

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These “Forgotten Giants” Hide in Plain Sight

These “Forgotten Giants” Hide in Plain Sight

Copenhagen-based artist Thomas Dambo’s latest builds, The 6 Forgotten Giants, are hidden in locations around the world.

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This Supercharged Tricycle Uses an Upcycled Chainsaw Motor

This Supercharged Tricycle Uses an Upcycled Chainsaw Motor

Dustin Sloan and Trenton Charlson made a chainsaw-powered tricycle and motorized Little Tikes car and use them to charge around campus.

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10 of Our Favorite DIY Tree Ornament Projects

We share some of our favorite homemade holiday ornaments.

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