Jim created this step-by-step tutorial on how to create a hand-vise. Although he says it is great for holding bone & fishhooks, I am sure it would be great for plastics and electronics too. This is a really good addition to your toolbox, even if you are not a survivalist. A small, easy-to-use handvice can […]
For some inspiration, HOW Design points to Metropolis Magazine’s design article giving us a peek at the corporate campus at Urban Outfitters which oversees the brands Anthropologie, Free People, as well as Urban Outfitters. I’m falling in love with the big crochet art and giant yarn balls in the lobby of Free People building. Download […]
Here is a great little project to try out, it’s called a fire-piston. It certainly isn’t as easy as a piece of flint, matches or a lighter, but none of them are nearly as impressive. This will be high on my list of things to MAKE. The principle of increasing temperature by method of compressing […]
Solsylva has an interesting DIY rotational molding, or casting, machine used for hollow casting of resin or any other material that does not require heat activation. I like their idea of using a rotisserie motor, since I think it is fairly easy to find an unused one for free. Although, a hand crank would work […]
This is ridiculous, and I want one – Currently being reviewed by The Guinness Book of World Records, The Torch is the world’s brightest and most powerful flashlight. It is easily capable of melting plastic, lighting paper on fire within seconds, and if you want, frying an egg or a marshmallow on a stick! At […]
I’m freezing right now so maybe that’s why I’ve happily joined The Scarflettes group by Sylvie of Chez Plum. Pictured above is this crocheted neckwarmer by MarianneS on Flickr. Beautiful inspiriation! Join The Scarflettes Flickr group and add one of your own photos to the pool. Link.
Why I love the interwebs, reason #58,375 DIY Applesauce – Link
