Eco-gym
Gimnasio Ecológico Lumen is a gym made from forest parts and recycled things – [via] Link.
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!
Electric Recumbent trike – part II
FrankG is on to part II of the electric recumbent bicycle, here he documents the no load testing of the drive system on the frame, and lots and lots of welding on the frame assembly, mounting the seat, and setting up the front end/steering (twice)… Link. Previous: Tricumbent-Hybrid – Link.
Fire truck 508D Diesel Doka mods
Ryan writes in with his mods to a fire truck just like the one we have at MAKE – Hello, I am the guy that was mentioned in one of the [MAKE] forums. I am a blacksmith on a journeyman tour of the northeast part of the U.S.. I made many mods to my 508d. […]
“Workshop” Bus trains hobbyists
Neat, a mobile Maker bus from Popular Mechanics 1948 – Link.
Tricumbent hybrid
Here’s FrankG’s first installment on the design and fabrication of an electric recumbent trike – Covering materials scavenging, initial frame welding, gear ratio calculations and the casting of the motor mount assembly – Link.
Power Station Harnesses Sun’s Rays
This will be a Maker tourist attraction, it looks stunning… BBC’s David Shukman on a solar station in Spain – There is a scene in one of the Austin Powers films where Dr Evil unleashes a giant “tractor beam” of energy at Earth in order to extract a massive payment. Well, the memory of it […]
Knit Shopping Bag
Beth at Yarn Demon has a pattern to knit this net shopping bag which is perfect to carry your groceries. Link.
