If you’re in Seattle go see our pals Bruce and Alex as they kick off the new book Worldchanging – “How do we build a sustainable, prosperous, dynamic future? Two of the world’s leading green futurists, science fiction writer, futurist, and design guru Bruce Sterling and Worldchanging.com editor Alex Steffen will debate pathways to a […]
Cermark metal marking spray lets you engrave black images/graphics on shiny/metal surfaces with a Co2 laser. It’s a bit like a ceramic glaze that gets “baked” on with the laser’s heat. Here’s a quick test I did on cheapy metal multi-tool (Didn’t want to try an iPod quite yet)… First up, I measured the tool […]
Ian sells plans for many cool electric karts to make for the kids (or adults). It looks fun to drive from the videos… – Thanks Bf5man! Link. If anyone has bought these or plans to, let us know!
MAKE pal Gavin Harper sent us this great article on how to build your own “Skylon” – “For the Second Sustainable Science Symposium at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth in Wales, we wanted to create a landmark structure in a couple of days made from recycled, environmentally responsible materials. The source of our […]
William S. Higgins has kindly allowed MAKE to repost some of his photos and text from the Rocketbelt Convention held at the Niagara Aerospace Museum in Niagara Falls, NY last weekend, it looks like it was spectacular! I had a grand time at the Rocketbelt Convention in Niagara Falls, NY last weekend. I’ve posted some […]
Wow, we’re getting a lot of great submissions to add to our growing collection of “Maker made” transportation, here’s a series of photos from an early homemade steam powered motorcycle… Annette writes – Ray Clift was born in August, 1912, in Bellingham, WA, where he spent most of his growing up years and young adulthood. […]
Jim sent word about the Techshop grand opening! – Hey, Makers! If you like to build stuff but you don’t have the tools, equipment, space, or know-how, TechShop is for you! TechShop’s Grand Opening is Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 11:00 AM through 3:00 PM both days. There is no charge […]
