Free boat plans
If you want to make a boat, for non-commercial purposes, then this is a must-visit website. It has over 75 free plans to build a variety of different boats. I think my favorite is the “Sport Submarine”. Free boat plans
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
Fun with metronomes
How to synchronize five metronomes with two soda cans and a board. Synchronisation [via]
Make a Thermal WaterWall
This is an interesting way to make a thermal wall for those really sunny windows in your home. I really like the idea of adding plants to the water, but I am not sure how they will break down over time, it might turn into a mess. [Thanks gnomic] Learn more about making a Thermal […]
DIY: Dyno
If you want to get the most out of you motorcycle, or car, you really need to have a baseline measurement of your ride. A dyno is something that a high performance shop may have, or you can usually find them at a rally like Sturgis or Daytona. I have never seen one in a […]
Waste Paper Furniture
Designer Jens Praet makes furniture from shredded paper. He compressed it with resin into a mold, and out comes a new piece of furniture. I’m not sure how eco-friendly that resin is, or how much paper it uses (I’m guessing a lot, which keeps it out of a landfill), but the material technique sure is […]
The science and poetry of clouds
There’s a Cloud Appreciation Society. Who knew? Lots of pictures, art, poetry, science, folk lure, discussion, etc. Cloud books, too (The Cloudspotter’s Guide). The Cloud Appreciation Society [Thanks, Patti!] Related: The wonder, science, and how-tos of snowflakes
Brainwaves in a browser
The Gnaural Java applet allows you to playback binaural beat sequences in a web browser – arrange your own programs using the Gnaural software or simply download example programs and load them via the java interface. If you’re looking for something a little ‘flashier’ – check out this visual HTML Dreammachine. Far simpler than Gnaural, […]