A guide to lead-free soldering
Hack-a-day’s new contributor Jason Rollette has a nice overview for the why-and-how on using lead free solder. I certainly learned a thing or two!
Energy & Sustainability
If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
HOW TO – Urban Homestead Gardening
Instructables user shellberry made this how to on urban gardening. From the site: We’re turning the concrete jungle backyard of our townhome into an experiment in sustainable urban homesteading. Here’s how you can add some OCD (i.e. easy to maintain) gardening space using an adaption on Mel Bartholomew’s Square Foot Gardening practices (build up, don’t […]
How to make a Berzerker
So, have you ever wanted to make a pedal powered trike that shoots flames? Me too! Luckily for us, the Members of the Department of Spontaneous Combustion documented their entire build. What really caught my eye were the wheels. They are amazing works of art by themselves. Read more about making the Berzerker (a.k.a. Trike […]
HOW TO – Waterproof bike basket
Kiki posted an Instructable on making a waterproof bike basket using pieces of tarp and strong magnets. She’s a member of Theo Watson‘s “themakeclass” Instructables account where his students post up their innovative projects. Related: Bikes @ MAKE
Dual exhaust flame thrower kit
I do not have a car, but if and when I get one again… dual exhaust flame kit… WANT. Related: Street-legal jet powered VW Beetle.
Hubcap Creatures
These amazing works of art are made entirely from found materials. Here is an excerpt from the artist: Hubcap creatures are made entirely from re-cycled materials. All the hubcaps are found, usually on the side of the road, and therefore bear the scars of their previous lives in the form of scratches and abrasions. I […]
Japanese style scooter modding
We posted about the Japanese scooter scene last week. If it made you interested in modding your own scooter, then this might be a good place for inspiration. The website is in Japanese, and the Google translation isn’t the best, but it is a great series of pictures of the build process. Did I mention […]
