We’ve posted about the MultiMachine before, an open source, all-purpose machine shop uber-tool, designed with the developing world in mind. Pat Delany, the 74-year-old designer of the MultiMachine, is hoping to make it to Maker Faire Africa to demo the device. There’s a piece on the MFA Blog offering a vision of what the MultiMachine […]
I’ve got two citrus trees in my back yard that thought they had something on me, height wise, but not any more! Check out Instructables user Thinkenstein’s PVC fruit picker tutorial. This fruit picker was designed for oranges, but it works for other fruit also. The body of the picker holds several oranges before needing […]
We are about to wrap up our first dog days of summer deal in the Maker Shed. I really like the Brain Machine kit and at 30% off it’s a great deal! Next week we will feature a new “dog days” kit, and a new bundle for our series of MAKEcation summer challenges! Please note: […]
Ask MAKE is a weekly column where we answer reader questions, like yours. Write them in to becky@makezine.com or drop us a line on Twitter. We can’t wait to tackle your conundrums! Mike writes in: I’m writing to see if you can help me hook up my old TV to view on it, what I […]
Yesterday was the first day of The Crucible’s annual Fire Arts Festival in Oakland, Calif. We were there representing with the MAKE vintage fire truck. Even though an evening chill descended as the sun set and the fog rolled in, there was no shortage of fire to keep us all warm. Pictured above is one […]
Cathy Callahan will be at The Curiosity Shop in San Francisco Friday night to teach a free flower loom workshop between 5pm-7pm. There will be snacks and drinks! The Curiosity Shoppe 855 Valencia St (bet 19th & 20th) San Francisco CA 94110 phone: (415) 671-5384 web site RSVP on Facebook
dayammerkid writes… This is a project that me and my friends built for school (UC Berkeley). Its made of lego mindstorms, scissors, and some scrap metal. With all things considered, I think it turned out alright. Not only does it fold your paper for you, it also cuts it. It would be the perfect accessory […]
