My friend Harrison Jones went to town on his green army man costume for Halloween, and nailed the classic icon. The result is definitely one of the best costumes I saw this year. How did he do it? Harrison started by picking out the perfect green tarp, then taking it to the hardware store and […]
If you want a moreย challenging project that takes shape with some real cutting and sanding, small manufacturer Semroc produces high-quality balsaย rocket kit reproductions. The Mars Lander, originally sold by Estes in the 1970s, is a beautifully realistic-looking spacecraft with spring-loaded landingย legs. You can also try their Saturn 1B ($78), a 1/70 scale re-creation of the […]
Jimmy DiResta posted this great video showing how to quickly and safely change a saw blade. I’m overly cautious when I work with power tools, but I think I’d be confident trying this technique.
In a follow-up to September’s Metal Working theme, for November, we’ll be delving deeper into machining tools: lathes, cutters, drill presses, metal CNC machines/laser cutters.
Iโve been livingย car-free for 12 years. When I first saw Xtracycleโs cargo bike conversion kit, I was impressed by the broad utility of the design; it can be used to haul cargo and also passengers. I decided to build the ultimate people-and-stuff hauler so I could pick up friends who donโt bike and we could […]
For pasta lovers wanting a healthier alternative, don’t forget about spaghetti squash. Okay, squash is a far cry from pasta, but when treated like spaghetti, it’s as delicious as spaghetti! Lindsay at Delighted Momma shows us how to make this very simple, warm, yummy looking “pasta salad.” A perfect dish for a Thanksgiving feast!
I was reading Boing Boing one day and sawย a link to this bicycle motor kit, consistingย of a 66cc two-cycle engine, drive mechanism, gas tank,ย muffler, and controls. The ad brought back kid-time memories for me, as I had dreamed of one day owning a Whizzer, the classic motorized bicycle. It was the only vehicle you could […]
