MAKE Asks: Mnemonics
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Month: June 2012
Crazy Fun Summer Mega Tutorial Roundup
The days are long, the weather is great, and inspiration is everywhere. I’m taking a summertime hiatus (to work on a majorly cool secret project), but this list of every tutorial I’ve ever written is sure to keep you busy all season. I’ll miss you, see you in the fall! Gardening: How-To: Plant a Mod […]
FischerTechnik Milling Machine
Laurens Valk built this Arduino-powered milling machine with some classmates: This machine was developed for Mechatronics class – second year bachelor Mechanical Engineering at TU Delft. I don’t normally use FischerTechnik as you know, but these were the tools available in class. Note that some LEGO parts (the linear actuator) made it in here. (…) […]
Set of Crochet Gaming Dice Patterns From Planet June
For all the gamer geeks in the house, check out these amazing crochet gaming dice patterns from Planet June. They are an expansion pack to a previously released pattern, and they all function perfectly as true dice. Awesome! More: HOW TO – Make a 12-Sided Die Bag @Craftzine.com blog Old School Video Game Crafts @Craftzine.com […]
Gorgeous Patchwork Upholstery
Wow! Check out this stunning embroidered and patchworked upholstery from Fun Makes Good. I have done some upholstery myself, and have a good appreciation for the work it takes! I had never thought of making my own textiles, but will add it to my To Do list. The swallow pouf is also fantastic. (Via Red […]
Engineer Guy vs. The Atomic Bomb
One of the great treats of my chemistry education at UT-Austin was having the original gaseous diffusion process for enriching uranium explained to me by a man who worked on the Manhattan Project to implement it, the late great Dr. Norman Hackerman. Bill treats it just as well, and goes on to cover the details of the more modern gas centrifuge process.
Recipe: No-Bake Cheesecake Shots
Mini cheesecakes in shot glasses require no justification. Just head over to this cheesecake shots recipe from Shannon at Madigan Made, and get your no-bake on. You can thank me later. More: How-To: Make a Grilled Cheesecake Sandwich @Craftzine.com blog Recipe: Fun Size Candy Bar Cheesecake @Craftzine.com blog Recipe: Baked Pecan Caramel Cheesecake @Craftzine.com blog
