I’ve always loved the iconic Dr. Who scarves, but really … here in Texas there isn’t much need for a knit scarf, particularly one that reaches the floor and back again. This beaded necklace version of the fourth Doctor’s scarf from cmdrsuzdal is a very cool, stylish alternative to sporting Whovian pride. Who else is […]
Craig Smith of South Milwaukee, WI, built this Yoda with moving eyes and ears. We all love Yoda. Some have the life size statue in their home. But this thing tops them all. Built from a Halloween mask, the Yoda stands about life size. The eyes were cut out of the mask and the head […]
Ben Krasnow – of DIY electron microscope fame, among other impressive projects – has posted some useful notes on an unusual cutting process. Normally, of course, the recommended practice for cutting plate glass is scoring and breaking, but it can be cut using a more-or-less conventional milling setup provided you get the details right…
I love simple toys that are created with everyday household items, so these paper strip tops from Curious Kangaroos really strike my fancy. Playing with tops can actually be a nice little meditative break in your day, and a few of these on your desk would be great fun. [via Nerdstink]
Our friend Quinn Dunki has a benchtop power supply, but she wasn’t entirely satisfied with it. Quinn has needs. She made a list…
Nathan Pryor of Vancouver, WA, built this counting box for his son. My 4-year-old son loves counting and numbers, so I built him a dedicated counting box. Select a value from 1-10 with the rotary switch in the middle, then push the big green arcade button to add that to the total shown on the […]
I have a bunch of those Reader’s Digest and Time-Life build, repair, maintain handyman books. Way before MAKE and before the internet became an on-demand learning source for just about anything (back when the alt.science.repair USENET FAQ was the best resource out there), these sorts of books were a godsend if you wanted to learn the basics on building a deck, tiling a bathroom, fixing your own appliances.
