Month: March 2011

Laser Cutting LPs to Make Dinosaur Models

Laser Cutting LPs to Make Dinosaur Models

When we have blogged before about folks laser-cutting old records to make stuff, readers have been quick to point out that laser-cutting vinyl is dangerous because it releases chlorine gas which, in turn, presents two hazards: A) you donโ€™t want to breathe it (and probably shouldnโ€™t just vent it into the atmosphere), and B) it will corrode the metal parts of your equipment.

How-To: Bullet-Proof Binder

Sean over at MAKE shares his super rad project for creating an (almost) bullet-proof binder. His is made from an old street sign, which is great for style points, but any sheet metal will work. OK, so it’s not, actually. Bulletproof, that is. But with 3/32โ€ณ aluminum sheet covers, nickel-plated steel piano hinges, and all-riveted […]