Bicycle planes
They look like vintage planes but they are actually just good o’ bikes that ride on the street. According to Billy, the creator, it’s street legal in all 50 states. Billy may be “flying” down your street one day soon. 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!
Light Electric Vehicle
Frank G says, “The finshed Mobility Scooter to Light Electric Vehicle Conversion… Hopped-up Electronics, custom rubber and a snappy paint-job!!!” Link.
HOW TO – Turn a golf cart into a bike trailer
Michael writes writes “I found a golf cart at the tip and thought it would make a great Bike Trailer. It turned out to be easier than I thought..” – Link.
HOW TO – Replace the pads on your car’s disc brakes
Geo has a really good Instructable on replacing the pads on your car’s disc brakes, it isn’t that hard and as one of the commenters (and MAKE pal Radiorental) says “Seriously – of all the odd jobs someone should learn this ought to be top of the list. A brake job at your local shop […]
How to Paint a Bike Frame
A bike restoration master restores the paint job on a vintage CCM-brand bike.
Soap box car race in Germany (photos)
These appear to be photos from a soap box derby race in Germany, a couple nice high tech and low tech entries. Thanks Tom! – Link. Related: In MAKE 07 we have an article Spinout by Colin Berry – I don’t really want to say anything more than it’s pretty much one of my favorite […]
Car mod identification : Donks, Boxes or Bubbles?
Here’s a photographic guide on identifying the different hi-riser cars out in the wild. I saw a sweet Donk on Valencia (SF) over the weekend, but wasn’t sure what it was called until I saw this… – “Since the creation of the wheel, man has been on a quest to make them bigger and better. […]
