Cheap bags for bikes
Eric writes – “I am using laptop bags and a shaving kit as bike luggage. They were purchased at Goodwill and garage sales, so a complete set only cost $3.00” – Link. Related: Duct tape panniers – Link. DIY Panniers – Link.
Month: September 2006
HOW TO – Add rear exit handles to your truck
Our pal Chuck from ToolMonger shows you how to add rear exit handles to your truck – “Manufacturers used to give you exit handles above the back doors as well as the front, but in newer trucks they haven’t bothered. So, with a little cutting, filing, and fitting, we added a set. We also took […]
DIY Living room PC
Pat writes – “I needed a case for my computer with would blend into the living room, where it would be playing MP3’s. About this time, a broken CD player came along, and an unholy marriage resulted – The PC in a CD player was born! “ – Link. Related: Free TiVo: Build a Better […]
HOW TO – Make a microcontroller based DC power supply
Guido writes – “One of the most important devices for your workshop at home is a good, and reliable DC power supply. In this article we will build such a power supply. It will be Microcontroller controlled. It has a LCD display, and you can send it commands from your Linux computer via RS232 interface. […]
Stop motion “Web 2.0”
Leo writes – “A short video me and friend just finished… It took about 2 weeks to plan and animate and was made entirely with a digital stills camera.”– Link. I like the pizza printer and spam folder. Related: Stop motion LEGO video – Link. Stop motion film of retro video games using household … […]
Homemade folding bike
Tho sent in his DIY fold-a-bike, he writes – “Here’s my folding bike that I built years ago from a cheapo small frame bike. The bike now has 20″ wheels, and the frame size is equivalent to about 17″. It was made by starting with the 19″ frame, cut apart with a hack saw, shape […]
CRAFT – Volume 01 TOC is up and more…
CRAFT, our new magazine is getting closer to shipping! What’s is it? CRAFT is the first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance happening within the world of crafts. Our premiere issue features 23 projects with a twist! Embroider your skateboard, light up your clothing, felt an iPod cocoon, knit your own boots, stitch a robot, […]
