Antique Pool Table Ball Return
I love this photograph of the old wooden-gutter ball-returns on the antique pool table that Scott and Alex Mueller sent us.
Fun & Games
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Lego Pancake-Batter CNC
The sheer magnificence of Miguel Valenzuela’s Lego pancake CNC is matched only by the delight of his daughters Maia and Lily “printing” their own Mickey Mouse pancakes. Love this project!
Daughter Board – Making Father/Daughter Longboards from MAKE Volume 26
Micheal Dittman and his daughter Paige built longboards together, based on the article in MAKE Volume 26. Besides this being epically cool and sweet in and of itself, they started the project over Spring Break, but when Paige had to go back to school, they continued to collaborate, finish their projects via Skype and email.
Lemon Hand Grenades
I took an aesthetics class in college. One of the assignments was to package a piece of fruit in an innovative way. I bought a miniature pineapple, cut off the flower, and screwed the fuse, spoon, and pin from a dummy hand grenade into the top. I got an A. But then, I think, so did everyone else.
Some Assembly Required – Leaf Blower Hovercraft
If you’re looking for a bare-bones hovercraft build, this one from ENGINEERING.com’s Some Assembly Required is about as minimal as it gets: A leaf blower, a couple circles of plywood, a lawn chair, and a shower curtain for the skirt. [Thanks, Dad!]
“Elastic Park” Balloon Art Dinosaurs
Although I must admit having had my fill of awkward “origami” portmanteaux, there is no denying that balloon artist Larry Moss and his team of talented “Airigami” designers and sculptors are producing some pretty amazing work.
DIY Armored Bike Tires
Check out this creative re-use of an old seatbelt as an anti-puncture band for bicycle tires. [via BikeHacks]
