Ron Walters makes mechanical clocks with intricate wooden parts. Recently, we linked out to his process for gluing up round wooden blanks with “ideal” grain patterns from which to cut gears to maximize their long-term environmental stability. Ron has also experimented with using traditional plywood for gears, and got interested in making his own because he couldn’t find commercial ply having the right color, grain, and quality to suit his taste…
Wonder what Rachel’s been up to since you last saw her on CRAFT? Check out her studded leather catch-all tutorial over on Whimseybox, and add some simple, stylish organization to your high-traffic areas! More: How-To: Decorative Rope Bowl @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Needle Felted Bowl @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Doily Printed Clay Bowl @Craftzine.com blog
It’s inevitable that the success of the Midwest-centric Power Racing Series (PPPRS) has caused a similar group to spring up elsewhere in the country. The Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire is organizing “The Race” where ride-on electric toys are converted into ferocious speed machines. The Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire โ Powered by TekVenture has […]
Handwritten recipe cards are treasured objects that can be passed down through generations. Though they’re often beautiful and full of fond memories, they’re also fragile, so they’re generally hidden away for safekeeping, and brought out only on special cooking occasions. Or, at least they were until now. Get your recipes out of the box and […]
Becky Stern is up to some really cool stuff over at Adafruit. This GPS Dog Collar (as shown on her adorable dog, Olive) uses a a GPS sensor, OLED display, and Adafruit’s Atmega32u4 Breakout Board to track your pet’s progress towards a goal distance.
What can you make with a single sheet of plywood? Lots of things: a Blue Crab boat, a mini staircase, an 18′ canoe, the list goes on. One of our favorites appeared in MAKE Volume 19: the cozy Rok-Bak chair. Author Larry Cotton asked himself, “Can a chair be comfortable, look good, recline, disassemble for […]
If you like to upcycle your mail, bookmark this post from the Ravenna Girls. Security envelopes become a simple paper craft that looks like a great addition to this summer drink. Via not martha More: Tiny Security Envelope House @Craftzine.com blog ecurity Envelope Pendants @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Security Envelope Stationery Set @Craftzine.com blog ecurity Pattern […]
