How-To: Scrap Metal Lamp
Make your own industrial chic pendant lamp with this scrap metal light tutorial from Tracie at Cleverly Inspired. [Via Decor Hacks]
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Bike Chain Chandelier
Facaro, the Etsy boutique of metalworker Carolina Fontoura Alzaga, sells beautiful chandeliers made from reclaimed bicycle parts. [via Arden]
Dubstep Power Tools
When we hear about cool project builds, it’s like music to our ears. But making music from the soundtrack of a busy workshop? Even better!
Ruler Tattoo for Handy Measuring
Greg Flanagan, director of operations at The Mill makerspace in Minneapolis, got this precisely scaled inch/centimeter ruler tattooed on his arm. As a bonus, it’s exactly 8″ from the tip of his pinky to the start of the ruler.
More Lego Great Ball Contraption Action
We’ve covered akiyuky’s GBC work before. Here’s a recently posted video of a 17 module GBC running 500 balls over a 31m path that took over 600 hours to complete. Make sure you’ve got the seven minutes or so to watch this video, because it is mesmerizing.
Makey Awards 2012 Nominee 16: Epilog Laser, Repair Friendly
For easy of repair and a design mindful of same, we nominate Epilog Laser for the 2012 Makey Awards in the Repair Friendly category.
Natural Dyeing
Book Review: Harvesting Color by Rebecca Burgess Review by Meara O’Reilly I recently experimented with using the oxalis plant (more commonly known as the weed sourgrass) to dye some towels a bright yellow. It was such an easy and rewarding process, I wanted to look around and see what other colors might be within reach! This book […]