Duct tape panniers
Ken writes – “Here are bicycle panniers made from a couple of dog-food storage containers and a lot of duct tape.” – Link.
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!
Leaf corona (DIY Kirlian photo)
MAKE FLickr photo pool member Riccardomuccio writes – “Kirlian Photograph of a leaf. Many people say that this method of photography shows the ‘life force’ or ‘aura’ of the object. I say that it is corona discharge caused by high voltage ionisation of air and a few organic compounds. You can see the original leaf […]
HOW TO – Grease bicycle wheel bearings
Xddorox writes – “You asked for it, here you have it. Wheel bearings on a bicycle are an important part of bicycle maintenance and by making sure that everything is well lubed in there, you can avoid costly bicycle repair down the road. Well lubed bearings also provide an easier ride.” [via] – Link.
Stealth electric monster chopper
Dan and gang at Instructables made an awesome electric chopper, he writes – “Fully electric powered monster chopper bike with whopping four-foot forks. An integrated hub-motor and battery packs concealed within the fork make this a snazzy, stealthy cruiser…The main features of this bike are that we used an electric hub-integrated motor, and we used […]
More ice bikes
DocPop sent in some photos of another homemade ice bike – this one has a studded wheel and blade on the front – Link. Previous: Ice bikes – Link. Bicycle projects – Link.
Man converts car to run on batteries
After getting parts from ElectroAuto, Tom converted his Saturn to all electric, a costly mod, but more people seem to be interested in doing this lately… – “Tom Wittman’s 1994 Saturn may look the same as other cars on the road, but it costs considerably less to drive. Wittman, 52, of the 200 block of […]
Constellations in a canister
NASA has a simple how-to on making constellations inside old film canisters to better identify them when you’re out stargazing – [via] – Link.