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The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.

Making CO2-Powered Race Cars

Making CO2-Powered Race Cars

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Build a simply, relatively safe CO2-powered racetrack for rocket cars.

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Weekend Watch: Game Crafting with DM Insomnia

Weekend Watch: Game Crafting with DM Insomnia

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Learn basic game crafting with a dungeon master crafter.

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Making Miniature Electric Guitars from Popsicle Sticks

Making Miniature Electric Guitars from Popsicle Sticks

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Build tiny and impressive replicas of electric guitars with basic household materials.

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Build a Rick and Morty Portal Gun Out of Cardboard and LEDs

Build a Rick and Morty Portal Gun Out of Cardboard and LEDs

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Make a convincing portal gun out of little more than cardboard, kitchen trash, and some recycled LEDs.

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