Homemade trucks
Wonderful collection of homemade trucks & tractors @ Streetuse.
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!
SUNN : Solar powered car
At least this vehicle will not cause a debate about the source of the electrical power. You know, the one about electric cars still getting their energy from the grid. The SUNN is completely solar powered, and as the inventor states; “You get infinity miles per gallon”. Now, if it only had the styling of […]
HOW TO – Make Reusable Teabags
Whipup linked to this great tutorial on Craft Leftovers, which explains how to make your own reusable fabric teabags–perfect for steeping loose teas. DIY Teabags
Solar symet CD
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Flickr user Lewinski used the motor from a CD player in his symmetrical solar-powered bot. Hmmm . . . wonder how it could work with an actual CD incorporated as well. Related: Super-symmetrical Symet In the Maker store: Solarbotics Solarcell_A
Carpet sample competition
The Ample Sample contest writes: More than 700,000 carpet samples will ship this year, helping architects and interior designers move closer to choosing the perfect carpet for installation into their projects. Ample Sample 2008 challenges you to “Rethink. Reuse. Upcycle”, and repurpose these samples, after their usefulness to a design project, to make a design […]
College kid makes 1/2 scale Tiger tank
College student, Will Foster, built this amazing half-scale Tiger tank. It even has an air cannon for shooting rounds of paint balls. I would not want to be against him at the next paintball skirmish. Via Techeblog – 1/2 Scale Tiger Tank
Wall-hanging plant holder
Here’s an excellent remake candidate; it even gives you a diagram! This wall-hanging holds plants. Great for that wasted wall space in small apartments! Mark Gypson wrote this one in.
