Month: October 2009
Weekend Project: Junk parts pecan crusher
Check out an old-school pecan crusher made out of junk parts found in a man-cave. Thanks to Terry Dove for this nutty project. To download The Junk Parts Pecan Crusher video click here and subscribe in iTunes.
This Week in Craft Fairs
Here’s what’s coming up in the crafting world. If you know of an upcoming event, please add it to our online calendar. And if you have a call for entries you want listed in this weekly craft fair post, . Coming Up This Weekend: Indie Emporium Tulsa, OK Friday, Oct. 9, 7pm – 10pm Saturday, […]
Weird front tricycle scooter for sale now
Saw one of these on Burnet Rd. in Austin today. It’s a Piaggio MP3. Apparently the wheels “loosen up” at speed to allow for cornering, but are stiff at idle so you don’t have to hold the bike up with your legs. There are, supposedly, other advantages as well. I’m no bike expert, but it seems like an interesting novelty. Glad, as always, of comments from those in the know.
Japanese suit that fights flu
Big year for flu suit fashion… In Japan – The company has produced 50,000 of the suits and will start selling them on Thursday, according to a company spokesman. The suit is coated with the chemical titanium dioxide, which reacts to light to break down and kill the virus when it comes into contact with […]
How-To: Make Monster and Alien Feet
How-To: Make Monster and Alien Feet By Dave Simon Where I work we cannot have elaborate costume festivities. Only one item of clothing can be “Halloweenish”. For instance, one year your hat can be the costume, then another year the shoes you wear can be the costume. I intended to be a duck, and wanted […]
How-To: Solar food dehydrator
Check out this solar food deydrator made from reclaimed materials, and get started on your dried fruit recipes!